With him fell Douglas and Lanier, two generals distinguished among the conquerors of Ireland.

Mountjoy too was among the slain.

After languishing three years in the Bastile, he had just been exchanged for Richard Hamilton, and, having been converted to Whiggism by wrongs more powerful than all the arguments of Locke and Sidney, had instantly hastened to join William's camp as a volunteer.

[311] Five fine regiments were entirely cut to pieces.

No part of this devoted band would have escaped but for the courage and conduct of Auverquerque, who came to the rescue in the moment of extremity with two fresh battalions.