For the sad fate of one of them James was in a peculiar manner responsible.

Jeffreys had respited the younger brother.

The poor lad's sister had been ushered by Churchill into the royal presence, and had begged for mercy; but the King's heart had been obdurate.

The misery of the whole family had been great: but Kiffin was most to be pitied.

He was seventy years old when he was left desolate, the survivor of those who should have survived him.