In Cavan they crowded the house of the illustrious Bishop Bedell, at Kilmore.

Enniskillen, Derry, Lisburn, Belfast, Carrickfergus, with some isolated castles, were still held by the English garrisons, and in these the Protestant fugitives found succour and protection.

Before their flight they were in such terror that, according to the Rev.Dr.Maxwell, rector of Tynan, for three nights no cock was heard to crow, no dog to bark.

The city of London sent four ships to Londonderry with all kinds of provisions, clothing, and accoutrements for several companies of foot, and abundance of ammunition.

The twelve chief companies sent each two pieces of ordnance.