CONTENTS.

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Dedicationiii.
Prefacev.
[BOOK I.]
THE BATTLE OF WORCESTER.
[CHAPTER I.]
How Charles the Second arrived before Worcester, and captured a Fort, which he named "Fort Royal"1
[CHAPTER II.]
Showing how the Mayor of Worcester and the Sheriff were taken to Upton-on-Severn, and how they got back again9
[CHAPTER III.]
How Charles made his Triumphal Entry into Worcester; and how he was proclaimed by the Mayor and Sheriff of that Loyal City15
[CHAPTER IV.]
How Charles was lodged in the Episcopal Palace; and how Doctor Crosby preached before his Majesty in the Cathedral21
[CHAPTER V.]
How Charles rode to Madresfield Court; and how Mistress Jane Lane and her Brother, with Sir Clement Fisher, were presented to his Majesty24
[CHAPTER VI.]
How Charles ascended the Worcestershire Beacon; and of the Ambuscade prepared for him as he came down29
[CHAPTER VII.]
How Colonel Legge brought important News to the King, and how his Majesty paid a Visit to Severn End32
[CHAPTER VIII.]
Of the Counsel given by Colonel Lesley to the King38
[CHAPTER IX.]
Of the Grand Muster at Pitchcroft40
[CHAPTER X.]
The Bivouac on the Plain44
[CHAPTER XI.]
Colonel Roscarrock relates how the Earl of Derby was routed at Wigan48
[CHAPTER XII.]
How Urso Gives was wedded to Mary Rushout51
[CHAPTER XIII.]
Showing how the King had fortified the City53
[CHAPTER XIV.]
By what means General Lambert gained the Pass at Upton Bridge56
[CHAPTER XV.]
How Cromwell reconnoitred the City from Red Hill60
[CHAPTER XVI.]
In which Massey proposes a Night Attack on the Enemy63
[CHAPTER XVII.]
How the Suburbs of the City were Burnt66
[CHAPTER XVIII.]
How Urso Gives had an Interview with the Lord General in the Stable of Spetchley Manor-house69
[CHAPTER XIX.]
The Camisade76
[CHAPTER XX.]
How Urso Gives was arrested79
[CHAPTER XXI.]
Showing how Dame Gives became a Widow87
[CHAPTER XXII.]
How the Earl of Derby arrived at Worcester91
[CHAPTER XXIII.]
In what Manner Jane Lane was captured, and brought before Cromwell97
[CHAPTER XXIV.]
What Charles beheld from the Summit of the Cathedral Tower100
[CHAPTER XXV.]
How Cromwell constructed a Bridge of Boats across the Severn106
[CHAPTER XXVI.]
How Cromwell threw a Flying Bridge over the Teme
[CHAPTER XXVII.]
The Fight of Powick Bridge110
[CHAPTER XXVIII.]
How the Battery on Perry Wood was taken by the King113
[CHAPTER XXIX.]
How the Battle of Worcester was lost by the King117
[CHAPTER XXX.]
How the Enemy entered the City, and how the King quitted it119
[CHAPTER XXXI.]
The Last Stand made by the Royalists123
[CHAPTER XXXII.]
The Consultation at Barbourne Bridge, and the King's Flight125
[BOOK II.]
WHITE LADIES.
[CHAPTER I.]
How Cromwell visited the dying Duke of Hamilton at the Commandery; and what passed between them128
[CHAPTER II.]
How the fugitive King and his Companions rode from Barbourne Bridge to White Ladies133
[CHAPTER III.]
The Penderels137
[CHAPTER IV.]
How Charles was disguised as a Woodman142
[CHAPTER V.]
How Charles was concealed in Spring Coppice, and how it rained there, and Nowhere else in the Neighbourhood147
[CHAPTER VI.]
How Charles supped at Hobbal Grange, and whom he met there150
[CHAPTER VII.]
How Charles and Trusty Dick were frightened by the Miller of Evelith155
[CHAPTER VIII.]
How the King was received by Mr. Francis Woolfe at Madeley Court156
[BOOK III.]
THE ROYAL OAK.
[CHAPTER I.]
Showing how the Hunting-lodge was built by the Lord of Chillington, and how it acquired its Name163
[CHAPTER II.]
How Trusty Dick bethought him of the Oak167
[CHAPTER III.]
How the King and Careless took Refuge in the Oak172
[CHAPTER IV.]
How Careless captured an Owl in the Oak174
[CHAPTER V.]
How they breakfasted in the Oak176
[CHAPTER VI.]
How Colonel James halted beneath the Oak179
[CHAPTER VII.]
How they played at Dice in the Oak180
[CHAPTER VIII.]
How they had a Visitor in the Oak, and in what Manner they treated Him182
[CHAPTER IX.]
How Charles slept in the Secret Closet; and how Careless slept in a Priest's Hole in the Garret185
[CHAPTER X.]
In which the King proves Himself a good Cook189
[CHAPTER XI.]
What brought Father Huddlestone to Boscobel191
[BOOK IV.]
MOSELEY OLD HALLS.
[CHAPTER I.]
Chillington House195
[CHAPTER II.]
How the King was well-nigh captured by Madmannah198
[CHAPTER III.]
How the King rode the Miller's Horse; and how he was escorted during his Ride203
[CHAPTER IV.]
Where the King found Jasper208
[CHAPTER V.]
By what Device the King escaped being captured by Colonel Ashenhurst211
[CHAPTER VI.]
How the King bade Farewell to the Penderels; and how his Majesty was received by Mr. Thomas Whitgreave of Moseley Old Hall215
[CHAPTER VII.]
How the King was presented to Mrs. Whitgreave220
[CHAPTER VIII.]
How Two Spies came by Night to Moseley Old Hall223
[BOOK V.]
JANE LANE.
[CHAPTER I.]
By whom the Two Spies were put to Flight227
[CHAPTER II.]
How the King arrived at Bentley House231
[CHAPTER III.]
How Will Jones found a Friend in the Stable234
[CHAPTER IV.]
How Will Jones breakfasted with the Men-servants in the Buttery236
[CHAPTER V.]
How they set out on the Journey238
[CHAPTER VI.]
What passed between Will Jones and the Blacksmith241
[CHAPTER VII.]
How they were received at Packington Hall243
[CHAPTER VIII.]
How they were stopped by the Troopers at Wootton Wawen247
[CHAPTER IX.]
How they arrived at Long Marston249
[CHAPTER X.]
How Charles incurred the Cook's Displeasure252
[BOOK VI.]
ABBOTS LEIGH.
[CHAPTER I.]
How the Two Grooms changed Horses at Stoke-on-the-Wold258
[CHAPTER II.]
How Charles took Shelter during a Storm in Rats Abbey Barn; and how he delivered Careless and Dame Gives from the Troopers262
[CHAPTER III.]
What passed in the Barber's Shop at Cirencester266
[CHAPTER IV.]
Bristol in the Seventeenth Century269
[CHAPTER V.]
How Charles found a Faithful Adherent at Abbots Leigh272
[CHAPTER VI.]
Careless brings the King good News275
[CHAPTER VII.]
The Tavern-keeper and the Skipper278
[CHAPTER VIII.]
St. Augustine's Green281
[CHAPTER IX.]
The Gorge of the Avon283
[BOOK VII.]
TRENT.
[CHAPTER I.]
Of the Vengeance taken by Careless on the Troopers287
[CHAPTER II.]
How Jane Lane agreed to attend the King to Trent291
[CHAPTER III.]
Colonel Francis Wyndham, of Trent293
[CHAPTER IV.]
Juliana Coningsby299
[CHAPTER V.]
How Charles arrived at Trent304
[CHAPTER VI.]
Of the Parting between the King and Jane Lane306
[CHAPTER VII.]
Of the Interview between the King and Sir John Stangways in Melbury Park308
[CHAPTER VIII.]
How the King heard the Particulars of his own Death and Burial311
[CHAPTER IX.]
Captain Ellesdon of Lyme Regis315
[CHAPTER X.]
Stephen Limbry of Charmouth, Ship-master318
[CHAPTER XI.]
Of the Arrangements made by Harry Peters with Dame Swan322
[CHAPTER XII.]
How the King played at Hide-and-Seek at Trent324
[CHAPTER XIII.]
How Charles set out for Charmouth329
[CHAPTER XIV.]
How the King and Juliana were received by Dame Swan332
[CHAPTER XV.]
The Watchers by the Sea337
[CHAPTER XVI.]
How the Grey Mare proved the Better Horse339
[CHAPTER XVII.]
The Reverend Bartholomew Wesley342
[CHAPTER XVIII.]
How the King fled from Bridport Harbour348
[CHAPTER XIX.]
Broad Windsor352
[CHAPTER XX.]
Colonel Robin Philips, of Montacute House354
[CHAPTER XXI.]
How the King left Trent357
[CHAPTER XXII.]
How they Dined at the George at Mere; and how the Host related his Dream360
[CHAPTER XXIII.]
Heale House362
[CHAPTER XXIV.]
How Charles encountered Desborough on Salisbury Plain364
[CHAPTER XXV.]
The Parting at Stonehenge366

ILLUSTRATIONS.

[Charles and Careless hiding in the Oak]To face Title.
[Site of Fort Royal]9
[Jane Lane Presented to Charles II.]27
[Room in the Commandery]65
[Old Bridge at Powick]110
[Plan of Worcester in 1651]128
[White Ladies]137
[Boscobel House]159
[Room at Boscobel House]163
[Front View of Boscobel House]167
[Charles hiding in the Secret Closet at Boscobel House]199
[Moseley Hall]223
[Charles and Jane Lane setting out from Bentley House]238
[Abbots Leigh]272
[Trent House]293
[The King's Room in Trent House]306