The commission did not expressly declare that he was to be independent of the viceregal authority; but he had been assured by James that Tyrconnel should have secret instructions not to intermeddle in the conduct of the war.

Saint Ruth was assisted by another general officer named D'Usson.

The French ships brought some arms, some ammunition, and a plentiful supply of corn and flour.

The spirits of the Irish rose; and the Te Deum was chaunted with fervent devotion in the cathedral of Limerick.

[85] Tyrconnel had made no preparations for the approaching campaign.