Forster's troops, but told him plainly he ought to get different saddles
and better swords.
“So we will, as soon as we can procure them,” replied Forster. “But they
are not to be had.”
The English officers were next presented to the brigadier, who seemed
best pleased with Lord Derwentwater. From the first moment, the rough
old soldier conceived a friendship for the young noble, which he never
afterwards lost.
The various troops marched past the three commanders, who remained
for some time longer in the market-place, and then proceeded to their
quarters.