The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth • Paragraph 153
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Attempts of Argyle and Monmouth--Account of their followers--Argyle's expedition discovered--His descent in Argyleshire--Dissensions among his followers--Loss of his shipping--His army dispersed, and himself taken prisoner--His behaviour in prison--His execution--The fate of his followers--Rumbold's last declaration examined--Monmouth's invasion of England--His first success and reception--His delays, disappointment, and despondency--Battle of Sedgmoor--He is discovered and taken--His letter to the king--His interview with James--His preparations for death--Circumstances attending his execution--His character.