CONTENTS

OF VOLUME X.

CHAPTER XXV. Page

Trial of Spencer Cowper. 1

Duels.* 7

Discontent of the nation.10

Captain Kidd.1^

Meeting of Parliament.22

Attacks on Burnet.26

Renewed attacks on Somers.28

Question of the Irish forfeitures; dispute between the Houses . 32

Somers again attacked . 60

Prorogation of Parliament.63

Death of James the Second.65

The Pretender recognised as King.75

Return of the King.80

General election.82

Death of William.87

Index 95—280

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