It was probably accidental, as the Earl was a Favourer of the reformed religion, and not likely to meet with treachery in England.
"An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800"
Mary Frances Cusack
In this way Gilmore also became a Favourer of Sam's claim to be released; and at last it came to be understood that on the next Tuesday he would be released, unless further evidence should be forthcoming.
"The Vicar of Bullhampton"
Anthony Trollope