Robert Harley earl of Oxford, at his trial.
Cato of Utica, when he provided for the safety of his friends, and had determined to die.
Sir Thomas More, during his imprisonment, and at his execution.
Marius, when the soldier sent to kill him in the dungeon was struck with so much awe and veneration, that his sword fell from his hand.
Douglas, when the ship he commanded was on fire, and he lay down to die in it, because it should not be said, that one of his family ever quitted their post.
Of those who have made a mean contemptible Figure, in some Action or Circumstance of their Lives.
Anthony, at Actium, when he fled after Cleopatra.
Pompey, when he was killed on the seashore in Egypt.
Nero and Vitellius, when they were put to death.
Lepidus, when he was compelled to lay down his share of the triumvirate.
Cromwell, the day he refused the kingship out of fear.
Perseus king of Macedon, when he was led in triumph.
Richard II of England, after he was deposed.
