1. Death of Buckingham. A.D. 1628.
2. Charles I. taking leave of his children. A.D. 1649.
3. Oliver Cromwell seized by a tame monkey. A.D. 1593.
4. The death of Mrs. Claypole.
5. Solomon Eagle preaching during the Plague. A.D. 1665.
6. Landing of the Duke of Monmouth. A.D. 1685.
CHAPTER X.
William asked leave to commence the historical entertainment this evening, and the whole party begged for something very amusing, as the cold snow without, gave a cheerless look to all within, and poor Alfred complained of chilblains.
"I am going to describe a battle," said Willie; "the two contending armies are drawn up on opposite sides of a river; the surrounding scene bears marks of great poverty, nevertheless the inhabitants are a fine, generous-looking people. The principal figure in the group is standing on the bank, taking a survey of the enemy; he is of the middle height, with a high forehead, aquiline nose, fine eyes, and a very grave countenance. His thin form would give an idea of feebleness, were it not for the energy of the mind within. Two persons are lying dead by his side, and he himself appears to be wounded in the shoulder, but with the greatest composure is continuing to give his orders."