When men differ, a compromise is sure to prevail.

It did so on that occasion, and it was accordingly resolved, that we should return to the neighbourhood of Carrick, wait the arrival of the expected assistance from Waterford, and keep the neighbouring garrison of Clonmel in awe, by signal-fires by night and scattered parties by day.

We immediately returned and rode most part of the night on our way back.

We slept a few hours at Brookhill and had interviews next morning with men who, on the previous day, were in high heart and hopes.

We at once saw the effect that delay and indecision had produced on their minds.