“... he relived the day he had been ushered into a London house to see an exotic 'great fowle' -- nothing less than a live dodo, one of the very last to be seen in Europe.” History Of EnglandDodoSir Hamon L Estrange Book:The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown Source: The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown
“In his will he said nothing of war or injustice or personal achievements, but spoke of gratitude, peace and acceptance. He gave thanks for his long life -- the 'great measure of daies' with which God 'had filled my glass of time' -- and for the love and companionship of 'that life of my life my dearest wife'.” History Of EnglandSir Hamon L Estrange Book:The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown Source: The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown