CHAPTER XXXI.. Accession of James Ii.

Accession of James II. The question of Supply. A Tory Parliament. Oates and Dangerfield. Richard Baxter. The Monmouth Rebellion. Trial and execution of Cornish. The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Popery in the City. The first Declaration of Indulgence. The "regulation" of Corporations. William Kiffin, Alderman. Sir John Shorter, Mayor. The second Declaration of Indulgence. The trial of the Seven Bishops. Invitation to William of Orange. Restoration of the City’s Liberties. The landing of the Prince of Orange. Attack on Catholics. The King’s flight. The Prince of Orange enters London. The unique position of, and deference shown to, the City of London. A Convention Parliament summoned. A City loan. William and Mary crowned.