[115] On the day on which Tyrconnel died, the advanced guard of the English army came within sight of Limerick.

Ginkell encamped on the same ground which William had occupied twelve months before.

The batteries, on which were planted guns and bombs, very different from those which William had been forced to use, played day and night; and soon roofs were blazing and walls crashing in every corner of the city.

Whole streets were reduced to ashes.

Meanwhile several English ships of war came up the Shannon and anchored about a mile below the city.