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CONTENTS.

THE

BOOK I.
1628-1636.

HE author's preface. View of the beginning of the
reign of Charles I. Rise of the duke of Bucking-
ham. Prince Charles's journey into Spain. The prince's
and duke's account of the journey at a conference of both
houses. Parliament resolves on a war with Spain. Rise
and fall of the earl of Middlesex. The earl of Bristol is
accused. King James dies. King Charles calls his first
parliament, and finds it very unfavourable to him. War
declared with France. Account of the assassination of the
duke of Buckingham. Felton's confession. The king's
regret at the duke's death. Character of the duke. Pre-
diction of his death. Prospect of the court: of the lord
keeper Coventry-the lord treasurer Weston-the earl
of Portland. the earl of Manchester the earl of
Arundel the earl of Pembroke the earl of Mont-
gomery-the earl of Dorset-the earl of Carlisle--the
earl of Holland-sir John Coke, and sir Dudley Carleton.
The rise of archbishop Laud. A peace with the two
crowns. The third parliament dissolved. Powers of the

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FFAIRS in Scotland touching the Scottish canons
and the Scottish liturgy. How the liturgy was re-
ceived at Edinburgh. The Scottish covenant. An army
raised against the Scots. A fleet raised. The earl of Essex
possesses Berwick. The king holds a court at York. The
king goes to the borders. Lord Holland sent to Dunce:
his retreat. The covenanters write to three general
officers. Lord Holland's return. The Scots address the
king. A treaty of pacification is concluded. Consequences
of the treaty. Argyle joins the covenanters. Death of
the lord keeper Coventry. At the meeting of parliament
Glanvile is chosen speaker. Mr. Pym's speech on griev
ances. A supply advised by the lords. The king's propo-
sition. Debate upon a supply. Sergeant Glanvile's speech.
Mr. Hyde's proposal. Mr. Hambden's proposal. Parlia
ment dissolved. Difficulties of the king. An army is
raised, and the earl of Northumberland is appointed ge-
neral. Lord Conway is made general of the horse. Other

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EETING of parliament. Mr. Lenthall made speaker.

Mr. Pym's debate on grievances. The commons
impeach the earl of Strafford of high treason. The arch-
bishop of Canterbury is accused. Lord keeper Finch flees.
Of secretary Windebank. Further proceedings against
the earl of Strafford. Temper of the two houses of parlia-
ment of lords Say and Mandevile, and the earl of Essex.
Character of the house of commons: of Mr. Pym-Mr.
Hambden-Mr. Saint-John-Mr. Nathaniel Fiennes-
Sir Harry Vane, junior, and Mr. Denzil Hollis. A com-
mittee appointed to treat with the Scottish commissioners.
Proceedings against the earl of Strafford. State of the
council-board of the popular party. Privy counsellors
sworn. Privy counsellors sworn of the popular party.
Duty of the privy council. License in preaching and
printing. Imprisonment of Pryn, Bastwick, and Burton :
their release. Effects of seditious preaching and printing.

Speeches of Mr. Pym
bill of attainder was
The bill of attainder
Digby's objections to it.
The commons pass a bill

Petitions against the government of the church by bishops.
Complaints against some bishops and against the new
canons. A common council chosen of such as were disaf-
fected to the church. Bill for two subsidies, which are to
be received by commissioners. Bill for triennial parliaments.
Sir Edward Littleton, lord keeper. The treasury put into
commission. Saint-John made solicitor general. Offices
designed for Hambden and others. Proposition to borrow
money in the city. A committee from Ireland for the
prosecution of the earl of Strafford: particulars of his
trial. The bishops excused from being present. The trial
began March 1640. Strafford's behaviour and defence.
Mr. Lane's argument for the earl.
and sir Harry Vane, jun. while a
pending. Speech of sir Harry Vane.
passed the commons: the earl of
Mr. Saint-John defends the bill.
to take away the bishops' votes: it is opposed by Mr. Hyde,
and supported by lord Falkland. The bill against the
bishops is rejected by the lords. A bill is introduced for
extirpating bishops, deans, and chapters. The commons
pass a vote against the court at York, in which the lords
concur. Mr. Hyde's conversation with the earl of Bedford.
Opinion of the earl of Essex on the bill of attainder, which
bill is hastened by two accidents. The petition of the offi-
cers of the army, and the ill use made of it in the house of
commons. Mr. Pym proposes a protestation, which was
taken by both houses: explanation of it. Death of the
earl of Bedford: he is succeeded by lord Say, who has.
much influence with the king. The lords pass the bill of
attainder, to which the king reluctantly assents at the en-
treaty of Strafford himself. The earl of Strafford is be-
headed his character. The act for the perpetual parlia-
ment passed by both houses. The chamberlain's staff is

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