Note 8 — Chapter XL · PERSECUTION AND MARTYRDOM—1801–1834.
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In 1817, the king and court were terrified by the appearance off the west coast of the British8 vessels Alceste and Lyra. They suspected that the good captain and jolly surgeon, who have given us such fascinating narratives of their cruise, were in active connection with “the evil sect;” but beyond some surveys, purchases of beef, and interviews with local magistrates, the foreigners departed without further designs against the throne.