They speedily notified their assent.

It was agreed that there should be a cessation of arms, not only by land, but in the ports and bays of Munster, and that a fleet of French transports should be suffered to come up the Shannon in peace and to depart in peace.

The signing of the treaty was deferred till the Lords justices, who represented William at Dublin, should arrive at Ginkell's quarters.

But there was during some days a relaxation of military vigilance on both sides.

Prisoners were set at liberty.