CHAPTER VII.

Causes which render the Theory probable that makes Monmouth the Man with the Iron Mask--Political Position of Monmouth--His Portrait--He is persuaded to revolt against his Uncle James II.--He lands near Lyme Regis--His first Successes--Enthusiasm with which he is received--His premature Discouragement--His Defeat at Sedgemoor--His shameful Flight--He is captured and taken to London--Cowardly Terrors of the Prisoner--His Interview with James II. 85