Sarsfield was accused of putting one of his officers under arrest for refusing to go to the Continent.

Ginkell, greatly excited, declared that he would teach the Irish to play tricks with him, and began to make preparations for a cannonade.

Sarsfield came to the English camp, and tried to justify what he had done.

The altercation was sharp.

"I submit," said Sarsfield, at last: "I am in your power." "Not at all in my power," said Ginkell, "go back and do your worst." The imprisoned officer was liberated; a sanguinary contest was averted; and the two commanders contented themselves with a war of words.