So just, and with such charms of eloquence;
To whom the double blessing does belong,
With Moses’ inspiration, Aaron’s tongue.’
Worth says, that ‘the business, rather than the justice of the Court, flourished exceedingly under Finch.’ Another opinion has it that ‘he was a formalist, and took much pleasure in encouraging and listening to nice distinctions of law, instead of taking a broad view of the equity of each case.’ So do historians differ. It was said he had such fear of thieves stealing his wand of office, that he used to sleep with the mace under his pillow.
No. 108.
GEORGE MONCK, DUKE OF ALBEMARLE.
By Sir Peter Lely.
BORN 1608, DIED 1670.
Gold armour. Mantle, collar, and badge of Garter. Left arm akimbo.