A History of England from the Earliest Times to the Revolution in 1688; Based on the History of David Hume, Incorporating the Corrections and Researches of Recent Historians Continued to the Treaty of Berlin in 1878 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1880 Excerpt: ...but as he moved to the doors, shouts of "Privilege 1 privilege " followed him from all sides (January 4). The house immediately adjourned till the 5th; and, appointing a committee to sit at Guildhall, it put forth a declaration that the king's proceedings were a breach of its privileges, and its sittings at Westminster could no longer be held consistently with its safety. Next morning Charles, attended only by three or four lords, went to Guildhall, and made a speech to the common council containing many gracious expressions. The city was the stronghold of the disaffected members. As he passed through the streets, he heard the cry, " Privilege of parliament privilege of parliament " resounding from all quarters. One of the populace, more insolent than the rest, drew nigh to his coach, and threw in a japer on which was written," To your tents, 0 Israel " the words employed by the mutinous Israelites when they abandoned Rehoboam, their rash and ill-advised sovereign. The house met (January 11), and, after confirming the votes of their committee, instantly adjourned, as if exposed to the most imminent perils from the violence of their enemies. On the appointed day the accused members were conducted by water to the bouse. The river was covered with boats and other vessels, laden with small pieces of ordnance, and prepared for fight; and, on landing, the members were received by a body of horsemen, who had come up from Buckinghamshire to testify their devotion to Hampden. When the populace, by land and by water, passed Whitehall, they asked, with insulting shouts, "What has become of the king and his cavaliers? And whither are they fled?" For the king, apprehensive of danger, had retired to Hampton Court (January 10), and...