To our readers
therefore who are seeking for Truth, we repeat "When found make a NOTE
of!" and we must add, "till then make a QUERY."
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PLACE OF CAPTURE OF THE DUKE OF MONMOUTH.
20th October, 1849.
Mr. Editor,--Mr. Macaulay's account of the Battle of Sedgemoor is
rendered singularly picturesque and understandable by the personal
observation and local tradition which he has brought to bear upon it.
Might not his account of the capture of Monmouth derive some few
additional life-giving touches, from the same invaluable sources of
information. It is extremely interesting, as every thing adorned by Mr.
Macaulay's luminous style must necessarily be, but it lacks a little of
that bright and living reality, which, in the account of Sedgemoor, and
in many other parts of the book, are imparted by minute particularity
and precise local knowledge. It runs as follows:--
"On Cranbourne Chase the strength of the horses failed. They were
therefore turned loose. The bridles and saddles were concealed.
Monmouth and his friends disguised themselves as country-men, and
proceeded on foot towards the New Forest. They passed the night in
the open air: but before morning they were surrounded on every
side.... At five in the morning of the seventh, Grey was seized by
two of Lumley's scouts.... It could hardly be doubted that the chief
rebel was not far off. The pursuers redoubled their vigilance and
activity.
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