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CONTENTS
OF.
THE SECOND VOLUME.
CHAPTER I.
Charles quits Paris, and proceeds to Cologne. Disgrace-
ful attempts of Queen Henrietta and the Court of
France to compel the young Duke of Gloucester to
become a Catholic. Letter of the King to his brother.
Charles sends for him. Excursion to Frankfort fair.
Visit to Queen Christina. Habits and pursuits of the
young King. Letter to his aunt, the Queen of Bohe-
mia; and to the Duke of Albemarle. Treaty between
Cromwell and France. Letter of Henrietta to her
eldest son. He is invited into the Spanish territories.
Removes to Bruges. Treaty of Charles with Don
John. Regiments raised for the King of Spain. The
young King proceeds to Brussels. Reduction of Mar-
dike and Dunkirk. Gallant conduct of Charles and
his brothers.
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CHAPTER II.
Secret visit of Charles to his sister. A remarkable visitor.
The Duke of York falls in love with Anne Hyde.
Court of the young King at Bruges. His intimacy
with Mrs. Barlow, otherwise Lucy Walter. Her exa-
mination. Her son, James Crofts, afterwards Duke of
Monmouth. Charles reputed to be his father. Ques-
a
tion as to the King's marriage with his mother. His
other mistresses while abroad. Vigilant eye kept over
his movements. Career of Cromwell from the battle
of Worcester until his death. Charles proposes for a
daughter of the Princess-Dowager of Orange. Abdi-
cation of Richard Cromwell. Reflected upon as a
weak man. The people clamorous for a free Par-
liament. A general rising in favour of the Royal-
ists put down. Treachery of Sir Richard Willis. Sir
George Booth taken prisoner, and committed to the
Tower. Charles proceeds to Dieppe. His confer-
ence with the Spanish Minister at Fontarabia. At-
tends the Catholic worship in that place. Rejoins his
brother at Paris, Munificent offer of Marshal Tu-
renne. The young King returns to Brussels.
CHAPTER III.
Hopes of Queen Henrietta. Her letter to her son.
Warnings against his admission to supreme power.
Arguments of Milton. The Officers petition the House.
The Rump turned out. New appointments. Gene-
ral Monk. His professions. Clamour for a free Par-
liament. Disturbances in the metropolis. Monk
marches to London. His letter to the Parliament.
Return of the Secluded Members. Dissolution of the
Long Parliament. Lambert taken prisoner. Corres-
pondence with the King. His popularity. Festivities
in the city. Inconsistent conduct of Monk. Meeting
of the Parliament. Arrival of Sir J. Grenville with a
letter and declaration from the King. His Majesty's
conditions accepted. Charles invited to return to
take possession of his kingdom. Fleet sent to fetch
him over. Charles proclaimed throughout the coun-
try. He embarks with his suite. Incidents on the voy-
age. He lands at Dover. Honours paid to him at
Canterbury. Paper presented to him by Monk. His
enthusiastic reception in the metropolis. Speech of
the Earl of Manchester, and of Sir Harbottle Grim-
stone. The King's reply. He passes the Restoration-
night with Mrs. Palmer...
CHAPTER IV.
Character of Charles and his Courtiers. Favourable dis-
position of the Presbyterians. Loyalty of Mr. Ber-
nard Grenville. Letter of General Monk. His false-
hood and treachery. Picture of Charles by Andrew
Marvel. Rewards to those instrumental in the King's
Restoration. Romantic story of the Marchioness of
Ormond. Lady Isabella Rich. The Earl of Ossory
escapes to the Hague. Chancellor Hyde. Lord Cole-
peper. Sir Edward Nicholas. The Earl of South-
ampton. Settlement of the King's Council. Spirit of
the people. Royal Proclamation against drinking and
other vices. Honours conferred upon Monk. Sale
of places. The two Houses of Parliament. Vindic-
tive spirit of the Duke of York. Proceedings against
the late King's judges. Speech of Charles to the
Lords. The Act of Indemnity. Four other Acts
passed. Sums presented by Parliament to the King
and his brothers. Trial of the Regicides. Their exe-
cution
CHAPTER V.
Death of the Duke of Gloucester. The Princess of
Orange visits the King. Connection of the Duke of
York with Anne Hyde. He explains the affair to his
brother. Heartless conduct of the Chancellor. In-
dignation of the Queen. Confession of Sir Charles
Berkeley. Cruel treatment of Anne Hyde. Death of
the Princess of Orange. Alterations in the Queen's
behaviour. Her interview with Lord Clarendon. Bru-
tality of the Duke of Buckingham. Personal ap-
pearance of Henrietta. Sums voted to the Royal Fa-
mily. Death of the Queen of Bohemia. Settlement
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of the King's revenue. The Convention Parliament.
A pretended plot. Bad policy of the Duke of York.
Disturbances in London of the Fifth Monarchy Men.
Their desperation and fate. New regiments raised.
Arrangements in the Palace. Act of Attainder. Im-
potent revenge. The Nineteen Convicts. Degrada-
tion of other prisoners. Execution of Okey, Corbet,
and Berkstead. Petition in favour of Sir Henry
Vane. His defence. Account of his execution. His
public career. Search for the precise spot of the in-
terment of Charles I.
CHAPTER VI.
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Debts contracted by the King. State of the Navy. The
Act of Uniformity. The clergy ejected from their
livings. Seizure of Church-property. Arrangements
for the Coronation. Description of the ceremony.
Profligacy at Court. Some account of Lady Castle-
maine. Her marriage and dissolute life. She gives
birth to a daughter. Her intimacy with the King.
Negociations for the alliance of Charles with the In-
fanta of Portugal. Particulars relative to Catharine of
Braganza. Geographical blunder of Clarendon. The
King consults his Privy Council on the subject of his
union. Representations of the Spanish Ambassador.
He is ordered to quit the kingdom. Policy of the
Court of France. The King's speech to Parliament,
acquainting them with his resolution to take a consort.
Fleet sent over to fetch the Princess from Portugal.
Proceedings of the Earl of Sandwich. Catharine em-
barks for England. Her marriage at Portsmouth.
The King and Queen proceed to Hampton Court. 172
CHAPTER VII.
Domestic life of the King.
Attendants upon the Queen.
Her fashion of dress. Charles presents Lady Castle-
maine to his wife. A scene at Court. The King de