CONTENTS. THE BOOK I. HE author's preface. View of the beginning of the - - - council-table and star-chamber enlarged. general Noy and sir John Finch. Times before the long parliament and of Elizabeth and James. The king's first journey into Scotland: his reception. The seeds of the succeeding commotions were sown there. Transactions about introducing a liturgy. The king erects the bishopric of Edinburgh, and returns from Scotland. Death of arch- bishop Abbot. Laud made archbishop: his character. Juxon made bishop of London. Of Pryn, Barton, and Bastwick. Laud made a commissioner of the treasury. Bishop Juxon made lord treasurer: his character. A FFAIRS in Scotland touching the Scottish canons preparations for the war. A tumult about Lambeth-house. Lord Lowden is sent to Scotland. Lord Conway is routed at Newburn. The Scots enter Newcastle. The king's army retreats towards York. The lords petition the king. His majesty's troubles. A council of peers at York. The Cottington the marquis of Hamilton. The king re- solves to call a parliament. The Scots petition the king. The commissioners meet at Rippon. The counsellors ME EETING of parliament. Mr. Lenthall made speaker. Mr. Pym's debate on grievances. The commons Speeches of Mr. Pym Petitions against the government of the church by bishops. : |