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of Henry Tudor-Advice of Morton-Escape of the Prelate-Cor-
respondence between the Countess of Richmond and Edward's
Queen-The People prepare to take up Arms-Buckingham is sum-
moned to Court-his Answer-Richard's Negociations with Bretagne
-his Proclamation-Buckingham's Revolt-his disastrous March—
Dispersion of his Followers-his Concealment-Treachery of his
Host-his Cowardice-Supposed Scheme of Revenge-the Duke's
Execution- Grief of the Bishop of Salisbury-Calamities reported as
occurring to Bannister
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321
CHAPTER XI.
Dispersion of Dorset's Followers-Execution of Sir Thomas St. Leger
-Richmond appears upon the Coast-his Retreat to Bretagne-
Proceedings of the Lancastrians-Henry Tudor's Oath-The Nobles
swear Allegiance to Richmond-Negociations with the Duke of
Bretagne-Subservience of Richard's Parliament-The Commons
attainted-Richard's Severity-Courtesy shewn to the Countess of
Richmond-Libellous Rhyme-Pomp of Richard's Court-Degra-
dation of Elizabeth Wydeville-and of her Daughters-they accept
Richard's offered Protection-The King's Oath-Elizabeth's Advice
to her Son Misconstruction of Richard's best Actions-his Designs
upon Richard's Person-Honourable Conduct of the Duke of Bre-
tagne-Treachery of Landois-Richard's Councils are betrayed-
Narrow Escape of Richmond – Obtains Protection from Charles VIII.
-Conduct of Foreign Princes towards Richard-Henry Tudor's
destitute Condition-his sanguine Hopes-he is joined by the Earl
of Oxford-and other Knights-Richard's Preparations-The Nobles
renew their Oaths of Allegiance-Death of the Prince of Wales-
Anecdotes concerning him—Grief of the King and Queen—Choice
of the Heir Presumptive-Imprisonment of Warwick-Elevation of
the Earl of Lincoln-The Duke of Albany's Visit to England-In-
vasion of Scotland-Albany is defeated-his Death-Treaty with
Scotland-Richard's Proclamation-Weakness of Henry Tudor's
Claims-his Letter to his English Friends-Confirmation of the
Death of the young Princes-Favours enjoyed by the Princess
Elizabeth at Court-Reports of the old Writers-Richard's Exulta-
tion-Illness of the Queen-Letter attributed to the Princess Eliza-
beth-Death of Queen Anne-Remonstrances of Richard's Friends
-Apparent Decline of Richmond's Hopes-Richard's Suspicion of
the Stanleys-Motives of their Conduct-The King endeavours to
gain Dorset over-is prevented by the Vigilance of the Lancastrians
-Richmond applies to his Welsh Friends-Exhausted State of
Richard's Finances-Offensive Means of raising Money ............ 374
CHAPTER XII.
Unfavourable Aspect of Richmond's Affairs-Perfidy of Richard's
Confidents-Intelligence conveyed to Richmond-Secrecy of Rich-
mond's Measures-Richard's foreboding Fears-Henry Tudor lands
in Wales-he commences his March-encounters many Difficulties
-is joined by Ap Thomas-and the Earl of Shrewsbury-Richard
prepares for Battle-Arrest of Lord Strange-Imprisonment of the
Princess Elizabeth-Numbers flock to the King's Standard-Muster
at Nottingham-Small Number of Richard's Friends - Norfolk's
Zeal-Warning Rhyme-doubtful Conduct of the Stanleys-Rich-
mond's Danger at Shrewsbury-is joined by two Knights-wanders
out of the Road-Interview with the Stanleys-Sir John Savage
and others go over to the Lancastrians-Richard marches from
Leicester-Disturbed State of the King's Mind-his Prophecy con-
cerning himself-his fearful Dream-his Threats of Vengeance—
Peril of Lord Strange-Richard takes the Command of the Army-
Disposition of his Forces--his Address to the Soldiers-Disparity of
Richmond's Numbers-The Stanleys remain neutral-Description
of Richmond's Person-his Speech-Situation of the two Armies
-Military Talents of the Earl of Oxford-Advantage gained by the
Lancastrians. -Richard's undaunted Courage-Defection of the
Stanleys-Richard's last Charge-he is overpowered and slain—
Desertion of the Nobles-Richmond's Gratitude to his Followers-he
is crowned on the Field-Death of Richard's Friends-Single Com-
bat between Hungerford and Brackenbury-and between Norfolk
and Oxford-Anecdote of Byron and Clifton-and of Rhys Vychan
-Escape of Lovel-Execution of Catesby-Insults offered to
Richard's Corse-Henry's triumphant Entry into Leicester.......... 417
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CHAPTER XIII.
Description of Richard's Person-Compliments paid to him-Extract
from Holinshed-Decay of the White Rose-Cecily Duchess of
York-Reports respecting her Interference in public Affairs— her
Descent from the Lancastrians-Rise and Fall of the Nevilles-
Misfortunes and Crimes of Cecily's Children-Supposition concern.
Bretagne Subservience of Richard's Parliament-The Commons
to her Son-Misconstruction of Richard's best Actions-his Designs
Narrow Escape of Richmond- Obtains Protection from Charles VIII.
Anecdotes concerning him-Grief of the King and Queen-Choice
of the Heir Presumptive-Inprisonment of Warwick-Elevation of
Richard's Finances-Offensive Means of raising Money .....
... 374
cerning himself his fearful Dream-his Threats of Vengeance—
Lancastrians-Richard's undaunted Courage-Defection of the
Stanleys-Richard's last Charge he is overpowered and slain—
is crowned on the Field-Death of Richard's Friends-Single Con-
Richard's Corse-Henry's triumphant Entry into Leicester ......
York-Reports respecting her Interference in public Affairs-her
Descent from the Lancastrians-Rise and Fall of the Nevilles—
417
ing St. Leger-Cecily's Retirement-her Death-Henry VII. en-
riched by her Dower-Elegance of Armour in Richard's Reign-
Richard's Fondness for Dress-his Letter-Custom of wearing the
Crown-Badge of the White Boar-Richard II.'s White Hart-In-
corporation of Heralds-Officers at Arms attached to Noblemen-
Rich Presents to Heralds-Proclamations at Christmas
451
CHAPTER XIV.
Henry's Sojourn at Leicester-Proclamation of Richard's Death
Seizure of Warwick's Person-Disappointment in Henry's Character
-Elizabeth repairs to London-Henry's Popularity-Reception in
the Metropolis-Departure from ancient Custom-Offering of the
Standards Suppositions concerning them-Pestilence in London-
Henry's Coronation-Exaltation of Henry's Friends-Appointment
of the Yeomen of the Guard-Henry's Difficulties-Subservience
of the Parliament-Disfavour of the Yorkists-Henry's Pretensions
to the Throne-Anxiety about the King's Marriage-Union of the
rival Roses-Joy of the People-Act of Attainder-Proceedings of
Parliament-A general Pardon-Peers created-Henry's Progress to
the North-Rumours of an Insurrection-Attempt of Lord Lovel
its Defeat-Henry's Reception at York-his Return to London-
Loyalty of the People of Bristol-Gifts to the King-Arrival at
Westminster-Discontent of the Yorkists-Birth of Prince Arthur
-Baptism of the Young Prince-Strange Schemes of the Yorkists-
Rise and Progress of an Impostor-A second Pardon proclaimed-
Speech of the Earl of Surrey-Enmity of the Duchess of Burgundy
-Defection of Lincoln-Coronation of Lambert Simnel-Henry's
Conduct to the Dowager Queen-Landing of the Expedition from
Ireland-Discipline of the King's Army-Battle of Stoke-Defeat
of the Rebels-Henry's Clemency-Liberation of Dorset-Henry's
Entrance into London-Coronation of the Queen
CHAPTER XV.
Death of Bourchier-Sketch of his Life-Proposals for Foreign Alli-
ances-State of Society in Scotland-Unnatural Conduct of Prince
James-Death of the King-Penitence of his Son-Danger of the
Duke of Bretagne-Coldness of Henry-Policy of Charles VIII.—
Ardour of the English for War-Death of Northumberland-Expe-