We can easily keep every company up to its full complement without admitting Irishmen.

We therefore do not think it consistent with our honour to have these strangers forced on us; and we beg that we may either be permitted to command men of our own nation or to lay down our commissions." Berwick sent to Windsor for directions.

The King, greatly exasperated, instantly despatched a troop of horse to Portsmouth with orders to bring the six refractory officers before him.

A council of war sate on them.

They refused to make any submission; and they were sentenced to be cashiered, the highest punishment which a court martial was then competent to inflict.