[104] Alluding to the successful war of Cromwell against the Dutch, in 1653.

[105] [Note IV.]

[106]

Cœruleus Proteus immania ponti

Armenta, et magnas pascit sub gurgite phocas.

[107] [Note V.]

[108] The planet Venus, which was visible in the day-time about the birth-day of Charles II., was by court astronomers affirmed to be a new star. See page 51.

[109] [Note VI.]

[110] [Note VII.]

[111] Protesilaus, the first Grecian who landed on the Trojan shore, was killed in disembarking.