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 1 5 73.] STATE OF IRELAND. 315 Fitzwilliam repeated his demand to be allowed to re- sign. * He had no soldiers, no money, no help, no favour. He was a poor refuse man thrown into his place to serve a turn. He had done his best and could do no more, and he could only hope that his successor, whoever that might be, would be more fairly dealt with.' l Fituwilliam to the Council, December 23 : MSS. Ireland.