CHAPTER VIII.

Bases on which Saint-Foix has founded his Theory--Disputes of Saint-Foix and Father Griffet--The Recollection of Monmouth becomes Legendary in England--Ballads announcing his Return--Indisputable Proofs of Monmouth’s Death in 1685--Interview of Monmouth with his Wife and Children--He is conducted to the Scaffold--His Firmness--The Last Words which he utters--Awkwardness of the Executioner 92