Richard Hamilton not only made his own peace with what was now the ruling power, but declared himself confident that, if he were sent to Dublin, he could conduct the negotiation which had been opened there to a happy close.

If he failed, he pledged his word to return to London in three weeks.

His influence in Ireland was known to be great: his honour had never been questioned; and he was highly esteemed by the Temple family.

John Temple declared that he would answer for Richard Hamilton as for himself.

This guarantee was thought sufficient; and Hamilton set out for Ireland, assuring his English friends that he should soon bring Tyrconnel to reason.