Roma, 1667.
"Many of the Popish Sheriffs," Johnstone wrote, "have estates, and declare that whoever expects false returns from them will be disappointed.

The Popish gentry that live at their houses in the country are much different from those that live here in town.

Several of them have refused to be Sheriffs or Deputy Lieutenants." Dec.8.

1687.
Ronquillo says the same.

"Algunos Catolicos que fueron nombrados per sherifes se han excusado," Jan.