"Captain Vratz's Ghost to Count Coningsmark," 18. March, 1681-2, by a Western Gentleman:
"Who was't thus basely brought unto his end
The loyal Monmouth's wealthy western friend."
[337] It is probable either Stern or Boroski, if not Vratz, would have justified themselves at the Count's expence, had it suited the crown to have promised them a pardon on such conditions.
[338] The Duke of Ormond's eldest son.—See next note.
[339] Appendix to Life of Ormond, No. XCIII.
[340] Sir Richard Southwell. See Life of Ormond, Vol. II. p. 161.
War, and war's darling goddess, left him last;
As living he adored her, he embraced