He had in the late reign kept terms at the University of Dublin, but had been distinguished there only by his irregularities, and had with difficulty obtained his degree.

At the time of the Revolution, he had, with many thousands of his fellow colonists, taken refuge in the mother country from the violence of Tyrconnel, and had thought himself fortunate in being able to obtain shelter at Moor Park.

[405] For that shelter, however, he had to pay a heavy price.

He was thought to be sufficiently remunerated for his services with twenty pounds a year and his board.

He dined at the second table.