Note 110 — JOHN SOBIESKI. (continued 2)
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Chèvremont (L’état actuel de Pologne, 12mo, 1702) talks of the “vile et mesquin empressement,” which he showed by this act. He constantly speaks of him as “ce roi avare.” As Chèvremont was secretary to the Duke of Lorraine, it is to be feared that the latter was not satisfied with his share of the spoil.