They apprehended that he meant to quit them, and to make a descent on Scotland.

They knew that, once landed in Great Britain, he would have neither the will nor the power to do those things which they most desired.

Avaux, by refusing to proceed further, gave them an assurance that, whoever might betray them, France would be their constant friend, [192] While Avaux was on his way to Dublin, James hastened towards Londonderry.

He found his army concentrated a few miles south of the city.

The French generals who had sailed with him from Brest were in his train; and two of them, Rosen and Maumont, were placed over the head of Richard Hamilton, [193] Rosen was a native of Livonia, who had in early youth become a soldier of fortune, who had fought his way to distinction, and who, though utterly destitute of the graces and accomplishments characteristic of the Court of Versailles, was nevertheless high in favour there.