CHAPTER I.

(1714.)

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In the Churches――In the Streets――Steele’s Satire――In Parliament――Political Amenities――Sacheverel: Marlborough――On Parade. First Blood――The ‘Peregrine Yatch’――The King at Greenwich――Scottish Homage――Claret Loyalty――The Artillery Company――The Royal Entry――The Players’ Homage――The Affairs of Scotland――A Royal Proclamation 1