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Pii2 Anagram on John Felton


Notes. This anagram alludes to Felton’s image as a patriot martyr, steadfast in his duty and willing to suffer the consequences of his deed. Many contemporaries noted, for instance, that Felton had refused to escape after the assassination despite the plentiful opportunities afforded by the chaos that ensued.


JOHN PHELTON

Oh flye not!



Source. Court and Times of Charles I 1.390

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