_The long-lived Countess of Desmond._--An acknowledgment is due to THE
KNIGHT OF KERRY for his recent interesting communication respecting the
portraits of this remarkable old lady: and, at the same time, the KNIGHT
may be requested to cause the portrait in the possession of Mr. Herbert,
M.P., to be inspected; for it is respectfully suggested that the date on
that picture is 1604, and not 1614.
This first date will correspond more closely with the age usually ascribed
to the aged Countess.
It is said that an engraving of the portrait in THE KNIGHT OF KERRY's
possession stated that she was "born in 1464." Can any of your
correspondents refer to this engraving, and say whether there is such an
inscription on it, and if any authority is given for that date?