The rest, driving before them as many cattle as could be collected in that moment of panic, retired to the hills.

Much beef, brandy and harness was found in the magazines; and the marshy plain of the Shannon was covered with firelocks and grenades which the fugitives had thrown away.

[117] The conquerors returned in triumph to their camp.

But Ginkell was not content with the advantage which he had gained.

He was bent on cutting off all communication between Limerick and the county of Clare.