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to recount the misfortunes of this noble & gallant Earl. It is sufficient to say thathe was beheaded on the 25th of Feb:ryFebruary, afterhaving been Lord Leuitenant of Ireland, afterhaving clapped his hand on his Sword, andhafter performing many other services to hisCountry. Elizabeth did not long survive hisloſs, & died so miserable that were it not an injury to the memory of Mary I shouldpity her.

James the 1st

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