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[Continued from page 5]

rapidly decaying.
A short distance further from the gate on the
same side is another architectural tomb of
larger dimensions. On either side of a large
central panel with a semicircular panel resting
on it are two (?) composite columns supporting an
entablature and pediment. The inscription in
relief on the central panel has been recut and
reads "Francisco Irvingo consuli charissimo
marito grata conjunx et patri provido pia
pignora justa hsec sed longe inferiora sac:
:rarunt obiit 6 Novemb. 1633. cetat. an 68.
Ane Epitaphe
King James at first me balive named
Dumfreis oft since me provest clamed
God hast for me ane croune reserved
For King and countrie have I served.
Around the arc of the semicircle runs the
legend "Memento homo quod cinis es et in
cinerem reverteris" with the date 1633 above in
the centre [inserted note 1] Along the frieze of the central
section of the monument is inscribed.
"Insignum Irvingorum exegesis Felicis
en instar vivus virtute virebam, nunc vireo
coelo providus ante solo." In the frieze
to left and right respectively in panels

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[Opposite page - Inserted note 1]
and enclosed within it are the following
emblems of mortality and resurrection. A skull and cross bones, two winged
cherub heads, and an open bible with the
initials F.I. and AR. separated by the skull.