How, when his horse triumphant trod

The burghers' richest robes upon,

The ancient words rose loud, 'From God

A man was sent whose name was John.'"

Lord Houghton.

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CONTENTS

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PREFACE.[v]
SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS.[vii]
CHAPTER I.[1]
CHAPTER II.[20]
CHAPTER III.[30]
CHAPTER IV.[46]
CHAPTER V.[68]
CHAPTER VI.[82]
CHAPTER VII.[92]
CHAPTER VIII.[110]