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Howard, Algernon, Sidney and John Hambleden The secret was devulged by Keiling one of the consperators who was under creminal prosecution, the dread of which induced him to betray the plot-- in consequence of which Russel was sent to the Tower when notwithstanding all his private virtues was soon after beheaded--Algernen Sidney was next brought to his trial and by the cruelty of Jefferies was chief Justice--he was executed though no suffecient witness appeared against him-- The Duke of Monmouth had absconded on the first discoviry of the consperacy but on writing submissive letters to the King he was pardoned but afterwards retracting some confessions he was banished the Kings presence. and ordered to depart the Kingdom-- In the Year --1684--The King endeavouring to encrease his popularity judged it proper to Marry his Niece the Lady Ann to Prince-- George brother to the King of Denmark-- Charles who was always a necessatus Man received a considerable Sum annually from the King of France
