Note 144 — BOOK XVII.
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In London, the Earl lodged at the house of a Mr Smith, a sugar baker, whose lady, a pious woman, with the generosity and fearlessness of her sex, concealed him at the risk of her own life and fortune, for it was known that he was in London; and if Burnet be correct, Charles II. showed on this occasion one of the few praiseworthy traits of his character. He was informed of Argyle’s retreat, but would not allow him to be sought after.—A long and interesting account of Argyle’s escape and journey to London, is given in the Life of Veitch, published by Dr M’Crie.