The whole battle of Steinkirk was fought over again; and severe reflections were thrown on Solmes.

"Let English soldiers be commanded by none but English generals," was the almost universal cry.

Seymour, who had once been distinguished by his hatred of the foreigners, but who, since he had been at the Board of Treasury, had reconsidered his opinions, asked where English generals were to be found.

"I have no love for foreigners as foreigners; but we have no choice.

Men are not born generals; nay, a man may be a very valuable captain or major, and not be equal to the conduct of an army.