The Lives of the Right Hon. Francis North, Baron Guilford, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Under King Charles II and King James II (Volume 3); The Hon.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1826. Excerpt: ... abroad with him; and, without so good a servant and friend, he had passed his time very painfully. He often went to London, and resided at his prebendary; which was a pleasing variety to him. All the service his friends could do him, was to visit and indulge, and converse merrily and freely with him. He did not well bear long visits; especially of those whom he did not much like. If he found a disposition to fits, he called for wine, which re-invigorated his spirits. His best diversion was variety; and he had most of that in London; for he could creep about the cloisters to prayers, and to visit his neighbours. In these marches the beggars had found him Chatlc9 00 aim devo out and marked him for their own; and hetion constant, re always carried a cash on purpose for them. They tired to knew his motions as well as if they had been his anTdied domestics. He scarce ever failed of giving every jlsIpitaph' one, that asked, something. Always, at his taking coach and lighting, his attendance was great; and whoever was with him must stay till the dole was finished. Sometimes, if he fancied them good people, in a garb of humility, he would ask their prayers, which they plentifully bestowed, in his hearing at least; and probably with a true zeal, for he was the best master they had. These charities were public, and all, besides what must necessarily be so, he affectedly concealed. By his last will he left a full fourth part of all his estate to be distributed to poor people, which, by his best brother, whom he made his sole executor, and those that came under him, was done. 'His devotions, besides the public service of the chapel, and churches where he was (which he never failed if he was able), were no less affectedly secreted than his charities; for they were al...