[35] Rapin's History of England, vol. II. p. 783.
[36] The air of "God save the King" had been a French anthem, and words were appropriated to it, with the chorus of "God save the king," expressly for James the Second. Since which time it has been played and sung as a national anthem.
[37] The above description of the person and appearance of King James the Second, is taken from a beautiful oil miniature, painted on copper; it is believed to be from the pencil of Samuel Cooper, when the king was Duke of York. It is in possession of the author.
[38] Extract from the Life of King James.
[39] Life of King James the Second.
[40] Ibid.
[41] Life of King James the Second.
[42] Leland's History of Ireland, vol. III. p. 522.
[43] Life of King James.
[44] This is literally true: this chapel was pulled down, and a new one built during the administration of the present Duke of Bedford.