Some of these men, hoping that by a second treason they might obtain both pardon and reward, opened a correspondence with Avaux.
The letters were intercepted; and a formidable plot was brought to light.

It appeared that, if Schomberg had been weak enough to yield to the importunity of those who wished him to give battle, several French companies would, in the heat of the action, have fired on the English, and gone over to the enemy.

Such a defection might well have produced a general panic in a better army than that which was encamped under Dundalk.

It was necessary to be severe.

Six of the conspirators were hanged.