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