[171] William Maxwell, in a catalogue of his works prefixed to his 'Admirable Prophecies concerning the Church of Rome,' 4to, 1615, inserts the following as one already published: "Jamesanna, or a Pythagorical play at cards, representing the excellency and utility of Union and Concord, with the incommodities of Division and Discorde, dedicated to the most hopefull Prince Charles." He also mentions another work of his, of the same kind, unpublished, written in imitation of More's Utopia. The author informs us, that his grandfather, William Maxwell, son of the Laird of Kirkconnel, was man-at-arms to the Most Christian King, and had the honour to serve the mother of Mary Queen of Scots, and also Mary herself. The Maxwells are still "Lairds of Kirkconnel," in Dumfries-shire. "Fair Kirkconnel Lea," mentioned in the old ballad, "I wish I were where Helen lies," is one of the most beautiful spots in Britain. [172] _Saunt_ he properly explains by _centum_, a hundred. _Cientos_ was a Spanish game, resembling Piquet. [173] Englands Balme: or, Proposals by way of Grievance and Remedy, humbly presented to his Highness and the Parliament; towards the Regulation of the Law and better Administration of Justice. Tending to the great Ease and Benefit of the good People of the Nation. By William Sheppard, Esq. 12mo, 1657. The disregard of such _good_ men as Mr. Sergeant Sheppard for the feelings and opinions of those whom they were pleased to consider _bad_, and who formed a great majority of the nation, paved the way for the restoration of Charles II. [174] Though this pamphlet does not treat of the game, but is wholly political, it cannot be doubted that Ombre was well known in England at the time of its publication. [175] Titus Britannicus: An Essay of History Royal, in the Life and Reign of his late Sacred Majesty, Charles II, of ever blessed and immortal memory. By Aurelian Cook, Gent. p. 296. Edit. 1685. Aurelian is loud in his praises of his Titus for his _piety_ and _religion_. According to his account, it would seem that in these respects the "Martyr Charles" was nothing to "Old Rowley." [176] In Heath's Chronicles, a right loyal publication, it is said that Dr. Dorislaus,--the Parliamentary envoy, who was assassinated at the Hague in May, 1649,--was accustomed to play at cards on Sundays at Sir Henry Mildmay's, in Essex.--The Democracy, or pretended free State, being the 2d part of the Brief Chronicle of the late intestine War, p. 435. Edit. 1662.