Kirke could spare no soldiers; but he had sent some arms, some ammunition, and some experienced officers, of whom the chief were Colonel Wolseley and Lieutenant Colonel Berry.

These officers had come by sea round the coast of Donegal, and had run up the Line.

On Sunday, the twenty-ninth of July, it was known that their boat was approaching the island of Enniskillen.

The whole population, male and female, came to the shore to greet them.

It was with difficulty, that they made their way to the Castle through the crowds which hung on them, blessing God that dear old England had not quite forgotten the Englishmen who upheld her cause against great odds in the heart of Ireland.
Wolseley seems to have been in every respect well qualified for his post.