[313] In the camp of the allies all was disunion and discontent.

National jealousies and animosities raged without restraint or disguise.

The resentment of the English was loudly expressed.

Solmes, though he was said by those who knew him well to have some valuable qualities, was not a man likely to conciliate soldiers who were prejudiced against him as a foreigner.

His demeanour was arrogant, his temper ungovernable.