Another brother, named Richard, had, in foreign service, gained some military experience.

His wit and politeness had distinguished him even in the splendid circle of Versailles.

It was whispered that he had dared to lift his eyes to an exalted lady, the natural daughter of the Great King, the wife of a legitimate prince of the House of Bourbon, and that she had not seemed to be displeased by the attentions of her presumptuous admirer, [143] The adventurer had subsequently returned to his native country, had been appointed Brigadier General in the Irish army, and had been sworn of the Irish Privy Council.

When the Dutch invasion was expected, he came across Saint George's Channel with the troops which Tyrconnel sent to reinforce the royal army.

After the flight of James, those troops submitted to the Prince of Orange.