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CHAPTER VI.
Farther proceedings of the campaign-Dangerous skirmish before Ausburg
-General Tilly dies almost at the minute the king has his horse shot
under him— Farther proceedings-- Taking of Freynstat- Battle of
Attembergh-Gallantry of a Saxon captain-I am taken by the enemy
-Death of the king
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CHAPTER VII.
Great lamentations for the loss of the king—The town of Leipsic
recovered by stratagem, whereby I regain n.y liberty-I leave the
service, and spend two years a wanderer-Battle of Nordlingen-
Bravery of old Horn-Melancholy event the battle-I leave the
army, and visit Holland-Return to England-Proceedings there 93
CHAPTER VIII.
War with the Scots—I volunteer to meet the enemy-Bad behaviour of
our men-Conduct of the Scots—Base end the expedition-A peace
concluded - I visit the Scotch camp—Uncouth appearance of the
soldiers—Character of the Highlanders.
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CHAPTER IX.
War breaks out again in the north— I join the king's army-Action with
the Scots, in which they are victorious—Great discontents in England-
Character of the king—I am sent on a message to the Scotch army-The
king is reduced to submit to their terms—Encroachments of the par-
liament–The gates of Hull shut against the king—The king raises an
army-Loyalty of the English gentry
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CHAPTER X.
The royal army takes the field— Action with the rebels under Essex-
Battle of Edgehill-The Parliament claims the victory—They vote an
address for peace-Sad reflections on the miseries of civil war 128
CHAPTER XI.
Comical adventures, in which a female captain is victorious-Bravery of
the parliament troops at Brentford-The winter spent in fruitless treaties
-I am wounded in a skirmish with the enemy-Farther proceedings of
the armies
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CHAPTER XII.
Cromwell makes his appearance on the stage, and turns the fortune of the
war against the king's party-Frequent and disastrous actions-The
Scots declare for the parliament, and enter England, with an army in
the north-The king brings Irish regiments over, which gives great
disgust-I am detached with Prince Rupert to the relief of York,
which we accomplish-Disastrous action with Cromwell
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CONTENTS,-MEMOIRS OF A CAVALIER.
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CHAPTER XIII.
Narrow escape from the battle-Dangers of our retreat-Two of our
party and myself disguise ourselves, and go to Leeds to learn news~
Engagement with the country fellows on our return-Our party
attempts to join Prince Rupert-Adventures on the road-We join the
prince at Kendal, in Westmoreland
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CHAPTER XIV.
State of the prince's army-Skirmishes—The king's army obtains some
partial successes in the west — The armies join at Oxford — Farther
proceedings—Bad conduct of the parliament soldiers — Negotiations
with the parliament for peace-Proceedings of the division to which I
belonged in the army
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CHAPTER XV.
Action with Colonel Forbes, a Scotchman-I visit my father, who is
prisoner of war at Shrewsbury, and obtain his exchange--Sir Thomas
Fairfax appointed general of the parliament army—The king's obser-
vation thereupon-Leicester taken by storm-Battle of Naseby-Fatal
consequences thereof—The king retires to Wales
203
CHAPTER XVI.
The king's army attacks Newark-Successful excursion into Lincolnshire-
Siege of Huntingdon-Brave action of a dragoon—The Marquis of
Montrose does great service in Scotland-I leave the army on a visit to
my father's—Disastrous termination of the war, and fate of the king's
party
217
CHAPTER XVII.
Various opinions on the king's throwing himself upon the fidelity of the
Scots—The Scotch parliament refuse to receive him into Scotland-The
king is given up - Consequences thereof-Reflections - The king's
death-Conclusion
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CHAPTER 1.
I volunteer on board the London, and go out with the Duke of York's
expedition to Holland - Join the French fleet—General engagement
with the Amsterdam squadron-Singular account of our pigeons aboard
the London-Prince of Conde routes our forces-March to Quarignan
and Valenciennes—The Prince of Orange leaves the army in disgust,
but recedes from that resolution—The siege of Maestrich-False attack
on Wyck-Siege of Cambray and St. Omars .
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CHAPTER II.
The famous peace concluded—Desperate battle at St. Dennis-Return to
England --Commission given by King James Earthquake at Dixmuyd
-Siege of Namur-Prince Vaudemont's grand retreat-Destruction of
Brussels—Villeroy's great army
291
CHAPTER III.
Plot to assassinate King William-Account of the conspiracy-Dissi-
pation of the guard at Shoerbeck-Left in a garrison without ammu-
nition-Narrow escape from a hired incendiary-The advantage of a
Jew as proveditor to the army and troops-Short description of Valencia
and Barcelona
305
CHAPTER IV.
Negligence of the Governor of Monjouick-Extraordinary resolution of
the Dutch general-Account of the great action at Monjouick-Panic
among the soldiery-Great enterprise of the sailors at the siege of
Barcelona–Difficulty of mounting a battery–The Duchess of Popoli
in the engagement-Surrender of Barcelona-Remarkable instance of
Catholic zcal
322
CHAPTER V.
Barcelona under King Charles—Bold peremptory demand on the autho-
rities of Nules immediately to surrender Singular interview between
Earl Peterborow and Mahoni, and the result therefrom— Short de-
scription of Valencia, and prodigious victory— Peterborow's stratagem
to outwit the fleet at Barcelona-Ultimate release of Barcelona 339
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CONTENTS.MEMOIRS OF CAPTAIN CARLETON.
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The king begins his journey to Madrid, and Peterborow to Valencia-
Sad accident at St. Jago—Peterborow leaves Valencia-Savage cruelty
of the Spaniards at Campilio-Amours of two English officers with
nuns—Saint Vincent's procession-Curious customs of the Valencians
during Lent
358
Alicant besieged by General Gorge-Remarkable feat of a Scotch dragoon
-Messenger to Alicant-Letter from the king of Spain to the queen of
England—The siege of Carthagena--Signal defeat of the English before
Villena-Comic appearance of Major Boyd on his journey to Venissa—
Interesting account of hermits' cells at Montserat
375
Denia a garrison, by order of King Charles-Extraordinary storm of
locusts—Singular mine explosion at Alicant-Sainte Clemente de la
Mancha, rendered famous by the renowned Don Michael Cervantes-
Interesting accounts—Surprising flight of eagles—The Inquisition 399
Bull-fight at La Mancha-Temperance and bigotry of the Spaniards-
Reserve custom of gentlemen in company with ladies—Wretched music,
except at Valencia—Music at executions—Singular appeal of a clergy-
man to conscience, and very interesting conclusion .
416
The shade of Don Quixotte--Concise account of Madrid-Anecdote of
Mahoni and General Stanhope—The Escurial-Account of the Convent
of the Carthusian Order
436
Brief description of Biscay and other towns-Isle of Conference, and
interview between the kings of France and Spain-Narrow escape from
being drowned— Tempest in the Bay of Biscay, and miraculous de-
liverance-- Arrival in England-Conclusion
452
Scarcity of Female Servants
Thefts committed by Female Servants
Vails to Servants a bad practice
Servants' Apparel ought to be regulated
Anecdote of a Servant Wench
Reform of many Abuses among Servants
Robberies committed by Shoe-blacks
Employment suggested for Vagrants
Regulations for Porters and others
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