i. 210-212

Bartholomew, St., massacre of, predominance of the theological spirit shown in the, ii. 11

Basilides, his views of predestination, i. 13 _note_

Baxter, Richard, persecution of, i. 398

Beaton, Archbishop of St. Andrew's, compelled to resign his office of Chancellor, iii. 57. His conspiracy, 58

Beaton, Cardinal, his persecution of the Protestants, iii. 63. Arrested, 70. Conspiracy to assassinate him, 73, 74

Beaumarchais, his 'Memoirs' burned, ii. 237

Beauvais, Bishop of, his proposal to the Dutch, ii. 38 _note_

Bedford, Earl of, joins the Parliamentary forces, but deserts them,