 Though he left for Leinster in 1207 William was recalled and humiliated at court in the autumn of 1208, while John's justiciar in Ireland Meilyr fitz Henry invaded his lands, burning the town of New Ross.Meilyr's defeat by Countess Isabel led to her husband's return to Leinster.He was once again in conflict with King John in his war with the Braose and Lacy families in 1210, but managed to survive.