However, Skeffington's fit of activity was transient, and he  attempted, for the present, nothing more. In July Lord Leonard Grey, who had been appointed Marshal of the Forces, arrived in Ireland. His arrival at once changed the aspect of affairs. He marched against the rebels, whom he reduced to such straits that his few remaining allies were compelled to desert Kildare, and in August (1535) he himself submitted and was sent a prisoner to England.    Whether his surrender was unconditional or not is ... Read More