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 148 campion's historie tnaine in scripture, by the grace of God, that Ireland was lost by my negligence. And therefore I beseech you right vvorshipfull brother, that you will hold to your hands instantly, that my payment may bee had at this time, in eschuing all inconveniences, for I have example in other places, more pitty it is for to dread shame ; and for to acquite my truth unto the Kings Highnes, as my dutie is. And this I pray and exhort you good brother, to shew unto his good grace, and that you willbe so good, that this language may be enacted at this present Parliament for my excuse in time to come, and that you will bee good to my servant Roger Roe the bearer hereof, and to mine other ser- vants in such things as they shall pursue unto the kings Highnes : And to give full faith and credence unto the report of the said Roger, touching the said maters Right vvorshipfull, and with all my heart entirely beloved brother, our blessed Lord God pre- serve and keepe you in all honour, prosperous estate and felicity, and graunt you right good life and long. Written at Divelin the 15. of lune. Your faithfull true brother, Richard Yorke. Of such power was Magog higan in those dayes, who as he wan and kept it by the sword, so now he liveth but a meane Captaine, yeelding his winnings to the stronger. This is the misery of lawlesse people, resembling the wydenesse of the rude world, wherein