their bullets fell harmless in the water. "Now, men," I called out, "fire!" at which they jumped up, and sent a volley over the bulwarks with true aim into the pirate. A second fiendish yell, mingled with the eries of the wounded, rose above the din, and stinkpots were thrown towards the ship, but fell a long way short of their mark. "Now again, guns as well," and a regular broadside from cannon and musketry followed, carrying away one of the junk's masts. The pirates were paralysed; they ceased firing, and took to their sweeps to row the junk out of range. This was not effected without further damage to the craft and probable loss to the crew, but as the Jupiter could not tack close enough to windward, the junk soon got out of range and escaped in the darkness. It was, indeed, useless to follow her, as she would make for some shallow bay where the piratical villages lay; besides, the attack would be reported at Hong Kong, where there were British gunboats stationed especially for the suppression of piracy. Every one on board was highly delighted at the repulse, particularly as none of us had been hurt. Nevertheless, a strict watch was kept for the remainder of the night, which fortunately passed over without anything worthy of note.

CHAPTER IV.-BRITISH FLEET AND ARMY AT HONG KONG.

NEXT morning a mist covered the horizon in the direction of the land, so that we had no idea what it was like until the ship came close upon it. As the sun rose in the heavens the mist became dispersed, and then the boldness of the scenery, and the absence of habitations, struck me as very remarkable, for I had formed the settled opinion that China was comparatively a low-lying country, and so densely peopled that there was not room enough for the inhabitants to dwell upon the land, so that a large proportion of the population were obliged to live in boats on the water. Now here, upon the very threshold of the "Great Flowery Land," appeared the converse of my anticipations. There was a bold, mountainous, and rocky region, apparently as desolate and untenanted as the primeval shores of Australia. Instead of cultivated rice-fields, half inundated with water, I beheld sharp mountain peaks rearing their granite heads far up into the sky; their flanks, rugged and precipitous, covered with a scant vegetation, almost destitute of shrubs or trees, presenting to the mariner an iron-bound coast.

This bold character was even more conspicuous as the vessel threaded its course among the numerous islands which separate the various passages leading into the estuary of the Canton or Pearl River, and to Hong Kong Harbour. At every mile the aspect of the country was more and more striking. Keeping close to the island of Great Lema, with the island of Poo-toi forming the north headland, the vista opened up was of the most picturesque description. Here the eye could penetrate for a distance of fifty miles up the estuary, with Lantao towering above all the other isles; while Victoria Peak, to the north, marked out the position of the island of Hong Kong.

Before the Jupiter entered Lema Channel, a Chinese pilot came on board and bargained with the captain to take the vessel safely into port. He came alongside in smart style, and clambered over the lee bulwarks like a nimble Jack tar. He was a sharp, confident fellow, and seemed quite at home in piloting the ship, and giving his orders to the seamen in tolerable nautical English. This piece of navigation

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was executed in the forenoon of a sunny day. islands stood out in clear, bold relief against the blue sky, but without any signs of life on shore. It was otherwise on the inner waters sheltered by the land, where the sea was comparatively smooth. There numerous native craft sailed about in all directions, from the small sampan to the large trading junk. Towards noon the ship sailed along the western shore of Hong Kong, and several villas appeared on the heights, indicating the proximity of western civilisation. But all other sights dwindled into the shade when the Jupiter rounded Green Point, and brought into view the town and harbour of Victoria-the proper name of the settlement. There the British fleet was lying at anchor. Besides men-of-war, there were numerous transports and merchantmon which increased the strength of the fleet twofold. Before the Jupiter reached the anchorage, she was boarded by the harbour-master, who pointed out a berth for her in the harbour, where she cast anchor. By this time the sampans, or shore boats, swarmed around the ship, the boatmen and boatwomen setting up a deafening clatter of voices to secure fares among the

Chinese passengers. On their part, they were as eager to go on shore, and left the vessel almost as quickly as they came on board at Melbourne.

It was with some difficulty that the long-boat of the Jupiter, conveying my sappers, could be steered through the shipping, from the crowds of boats that thronged the bay. Conspicuous among the fleet was the Chesapeake frigate of fifty guns, flying the flag of Admiral Sir James Hope, blue, at the fore. It was chiefly in consequence of the admiral's defeat at the Takoo forts, in the previous year, that the new expedition was undertaken to recover the prestige of the British navy. At length the boat was brought safely up to the Praya, or marine parade, where an immense throng of sailors, soldiers, and Chinese were actively employed in communicating with the shipping. The bustle was so great that my party was landed with their baggage without receiving the slightest notice; but, as it was necessary that wo should find our way to head-quarters, I accosted a sergeant of artillery and inquired if he would direct us there.

"Ah!" said he, "just arrived, I see. Wait a minute and I'll go with you myself, after I see these ordnance stores off."

In a few minutes this was done, and we started up the main street, or Queen's Road, as it is called. It was excessively hot. Everybody was dressed in the lightest clothing, most of the soldiers wearing pith helmets. We had still our heavy regimentals on, and complained to our companion of the excessive heat.

"You may well say so, comrade, for of all the broiling places I've been in, this town beats them hollow. It is as hot at night as in the daytime, and a fellow can scarcely get a wink of sleep."

"Then there is no chance of coming to terms with the Chinese, and war is sure to be carried on?"

"That is certain," said the sergeant, "for they think they will beat us, as they did the admiral's squadron last year. Lord Elgin's brother, Mr. Bruce, has presented an ultimatum, which has been rejected in the most insolent manner Already the campaign has begun by our taking possession of Chusan. We sent a battery of artillery, a company of engineers, a detachment of marines, and two regiments of the line."

quarter-boat to land, and ordered us to make for the cleft in the centre of the rocks. When we got to shore, we found the island was of volcanic origin, with giant columns of basalt resembling those at Fingal's Cave; and as we passed the mouth of the cavern which had been seen so far away, we heard the surf breaking against its walls with the noise of thunder. Not a ledge could be seen upon which the least footing could be obtained, so we rowed under the lee to the gap between the two hills, and there, as the captain had conjectured, there was a small bit of pebbly beach, where we could haul up the boat. Leaving the two sailors in charge of the boat, the others dispersed themselves in the direction of the signal post, and reached it with less difficulty than was expected. It was quite evident that some shipwrecked people had erected it, for it was a ship's spar, with a sailor's blue woollen shirt fastened to the top; but although we shouted and fired pistols to attract attention, there was no response, and we were about to leave the island, when I accidentally discovered in a little thicket the skeletons of two human beings. I called my companions to the spot, and, after we had vainly endeavoured to make out who they were, and to find some record of their sad story, we dug a grave, covered them over with earth and stones, and then cut down the signal-post, lest it should attract some other ship out of its course. It was impossible to tell to what country these unfortunate men had belonged. Not impossibly they had been part of the crew of a Manilla trader, for the shirt appeared be of Spanish manufacture.

No land was now sighted until we saw the most northern of the Philippine Islands, a long chain which stretches between Luzon and Formosa, the two greatest islands in these parts. There are several passages between them. We ran through the Balintang Passage, which has a channel eighteen miles wide, and passed fairly, into the dreaded China Sea one evening, just as the last rays of the setting sun were gilding the mountain tops. We landsmen now began to calculate at what hour we should get to shore, but the captain shook his head and told us that the worst part of the way had yet to come; in saying which he proved indeed to be right, for on the following day we encountered and had to beat up against the south-west monsoon, and three days afterwards were surprised by a furious typhoon, which threw the vessel almost upon her beam ends, and washed away boats and everything that was loose or movable. We got safely through this peril, however, and after a short period of calm, a favourable breeze sprang up once more, and the ship resumed her course for Hong Kong under a cloud of

canvas.

Again the decks were crowded by our Chinese passengers, on the look-out to catch the first glimpse of their native land, and of the boats of their countrymen, which we call junks. The first we saw were fishing-boats, and, though far out of sight of land, appeared to be frail structures, with their bamboo masts and spars dipping into the trough of the sea as if they would go down. Women and children were on board, some of them attending to the nets, and appeared quite unconcerned as we passed. Many were sighted during the day, and some larger ones, which I took to be trading junks, but when these appeared the Chinese became anxious and even excited. Fan A-wye told me they were afraid that some of these were pirate junks,

and that they were arranging amongst themselves lest some might attack the ship, and rob them of their gold, and murder those who resisted-for these pirates are sanguinary, desperate men. Our captain also took measures for our safety, distributed arms, and had his four guns loaded with ball. He directed me to tell my men that we were in the vicinity of the Canton River estuary, which is frequented by the most bloodthirsty pirates on the coast, and that they were daring enough to attack ships as large as ours, and to rob and murder whenever they had the chance. Therefore," said he, "get your arms and ammunition ready, and I shall leave the command of your men to you, and with my men will load and fire our four big guns should there be occasion."

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This was an unexpected change in the peaceful state of affairs which had hitherto prevailed throughout the voyage, and I could not help thinking of the anomalous condition of a people who receive their countrymen, returning from abroad, with fire and sword instead of with the open hand of welcome. I mustered my men, of course, and when they were put through their facings on the main-deck the Chinese could not contain their joy, and kept "chin! chinning!" the soldiers with the utmost hilarity, some of them saying, that "tief man no can catchee sip; spose he come, Inkilee solya (English soldier) man all same soot him dead!"

Towards night the number of junks increased, and their lights sparkled in all directions over the waves. The Jupiter also had her lights hoisted, a white ore at the foretop and two in the mizen-chains. It was quite dark after sunset as the moon did not rise until late, and the lights of the fishing-boats gradually disappeared as they steered towards the shore. The mate was in the bows with his watch, keeping a sharp look-out lost the ship might run down some of the junks. Suddenly he called out, "Bear away! a large junk on the lee bow without lights!" His order was obeyed, and the captain came on deck with his night-glass. "That is a suspicious-looking craft," he said to me; "have your men ready, and see that my hands reeve out the guns." Then he took up his speaking-trumpet, and called to the junk people in Canton jargon, "No can do! Spose you come, my ship sink you!"

No answer was given, but the junk bore up to windward, and fired a shotted gun across our bows, carrying away the martingale. The light from the gun revealed the formidable appearance of the craft, which could not have been less than two hundred tons, with probably twenty nine-pounder guns on board, and a hundred men. The villains set up an unearthly yell, which at once showed their intention of boarding the ship. Not a moment was lost in returning fire with our two windward guns, and both hit the junk on the deck amidship, where most of the pirates stood, and no doubt did great execution. They replied with eight or nine shots, but they were all too low to do much harm to the Jupiter, and she stood so high out of the water that the pirates could not tell how many people were on board.

"Let her come nearer," I shouted to the captain, "so as to come within rifle range, and run out all your guns to windward." This was done, and I got my twenty men close under the bulwarks ready to fire a volley.

Down dropped the pirate, thinking he was sure to take a ship with only two guns. A number of jingals, or fire-lock picces, were discharged from her, but

their bullets fell harmless in the water. "Now, men,' I called out, "fire!" at which they jumped up, and sent a volley over the bulwarks with true aim into the pirate. A second fiendish yell, mingled with the cries of the wounded, rose above the din, and stinkpots were thrown towards the ship, but fell a long way short of their mark. "Now again, guns as well," and a regular broadside from cannon and musketry followed, carrying away one of the junk's masts. The pirates were paralysed; they ceased firing, and took to their sweeps to row the junk out of range. This was not effected without further damage to the craft and probable loss to the crew, but as the Jupiter could not tack close enough to windward, the junk soon got out of range and escaped in the darkness. It was, indeed, useless to follow her, as she would make for some shallow bay where the piratical villages lay; besides, the attack would be reported at Hong Kong, where there were British gunboats stationed especially for the suppression of piracy. Every one on board was highly delighted at the repulse, particularly as none of us had been hurt. Nevertheless, a strict watch was kept for the remainder of the night, which fortunately passed over without anything worthy of note.

CHAPTER IV.-BRITISH FLEET AND ARMY AT HONG KONG.

NEXT morning a mist covered the horizon in the direction of the land, so that we had no idea what it was like until the ship came close upon it. As the sun rose in the heavens the mist became dispersed, and then the boldness of the scenery, and the absence of habitations, struck me as very remarkable, for I had formed the settled opinion that China was comparatively a low-lying country, and so densely peopled that there was not room enough for the inhabitants to dwell upon the land, so that a large proportion of the population were obliged to live in boats on the water. Now here, upon the very threshold of the "Great Flowery Land," appeared the converse of my anticipations. There was a bold, mountainous, and rocky region, apparently as desolate and untenanted as the primeval shores of Australia. Instead of cultivated rice-fields, half inundated with water, I beheld sharp mountain peaks rearing their granite heads far up into the sky; their flanks, rugged and precipitous, covered with a scant vegetation, almost destitute of shrubs or trees, presenting to the mariner an iron-bound coast.

This bold character was even more conspicuous as the vessel threaded its course among the numerous islands which separate the various passages leading into the estuary of the Canton or Pearl River, and to Hong Kong Harbour. At every mile the aspect of the country was more and more striking. Keeping close to the island of Great Lema, with the island of Poo-toi forming the north headland, the vista opened up was of the most picturesque description. Here the eye could penetrate for a distance of fifty miles up the estuary, with Lantao towering above all the other isles; while Victoria Peak, to the north, marked out the position of the island of Hong Kong.

Before the Jupiter entered Lema Channel, a Chinese pilot came on board and bargained with the captain to take the vessel safely into port. He came alongside in smart style, and clambered over the lee bulwarks like a nimble Jack tar. He was a sharp, confident fellow, and seemed quite at home in piloting the ship, and giving his orders to the seamen in tolerable nautical English. This piece of navigation

was executed in the forenoon of a sunny day. The islands stood out in clear, bold relief against the blue sky, but without any signs of life on shore. It was otherwise on the inner waters sheltered by the land, where the sea was comparatively smooth. There numerous native craft sailed about in all directions, from the small sampan to the large trading junk. Towards noon the ship sailed along the western shore of Hong Kong, and several villas appeared on the heights, indicating the proximity of western civilisation. But all other sights dwindled into the shade when the Jupiter rounded Green Point, and brought into view the town and harbour of Victoria—the proper name of the settlement. There the British fleet was lying at anchor. Besides men-of-war, there were numerous transports and merchantmen which increased the strength of the fleet twofold. Before the Jupiter reached the anchorage, she was boarded by the harbour-master, who pointed out a berth for her in the harbour, where she cast anchor. By this time the sampans, or shore boats, swarmed around the ship, the boatmen and boatwomen setting up a deafening clatter of voices to secure fares among the Chinese passengers. On their part, they were as

eager to go on shore, and left the vessel almost as quickly as they came on board at Melbourne.

It was with some difficulty that the long-boat of the Jupiter, conveying my sappers, could be steered through the shipping, from the crowds of boats that thronged the bay. Conspicuous among the fleet was the Chesapeake frigate of fifty guns, flying the flag of Admiral Sir James Hope, blue, at the fore. It was chiefly in consequence of the admiral's defeat at the Takoo forts, in the previous year, that the new expedition was undertaken to recover the prestige of the British navy. At length the boat was brought safely up to the Praya, or marine parade, where an immense throng of sailors, soldiers, and Chinese were actively employed in communicating with the shipping. The bustle was so great that my party was landed with their baggage without receiving the slightest notice; but, as it was necessary that we should find our way to head-quarters, I accosted a sergeant of artillery and inquired if he would direct us there. Wait a

"Ah!" said he, "just arrived, I see. minute and I'll go with you myself, after I see these ordnance stores off."

In a few minutes this was done, and we started up the main street, or Queen's Road, as it is called. It was excessively hot. Everybody was dressed in the lightest clothing, most of the soldiers wearing pith helmets. We had still our heavy regimentals on, and complained to our companion of the excessive heat.

"You may well say so, comrade, for of all the broiling places I've been in, this town beats them hollow. It is as hot at night as in the daytime, and a fellow can scarcely get a wink of sleep."

"Then there is no chance of coming to terms with the Chinese, and war is sure to be carried on?"

"That is certain," said the sergeant, "for they think they will beat us, as they did the admiral's squadron last year. Lord Elgin's brother, Mr. Bruce, has presented an ultimatum, which has been rejected in the most insolent manner Already the campaign has begun by our taking possession of Chusan. We sent a battery of artillery, a company of engineers, a detachment of marines, and two regiments of the line."

"In that case," I inquired, "where are we likely to be ordered off to?"

"I think," was the sergeant's answer, "that we will make a landing somewhere near the Takoo forts, to wipe out Admiral Hope's disaster."

Here we came in front of a large building where several officers were conversing, one of whom was conspicuous from the deference paid to him by the others. He was a spare, somewhat lathy, weatherbeaten officer, above the middle height, and about fifty years of age, whose sword indicated him to be of the rank of a general. His accent unmistakably pointed to the north of the Tweed as the country of his birth, and his breast bearing the ribbons of the first Chinese war, the campaigns of the Sutlej, of the Punjaub, and of Oude, bore testimony to a long and active career of Eastern warfare.

"Who is that?" I whispered.

"He is the commander of the forces," responded the sergeant, "Lieutenant-General Sir James Hope Grant; as gallant a soldier, with as kind a heart, as it ever fell to the lot of an army to be commanded by. This is head-quarters, and I will show you where to report yourself," continued the sergeant.

Having done this, he left for the artillery barracks; and I received orders to proceed with my men to the same quarters, preparatory to embarking on board a transport. Every day fresh arrivals of troops were landed, until it became difficult to find quarters in the narrow strip of level ground which forms the settlement. On the opposite side of the harbour a small peninsula stretches from the mainland into the bay, forming a more salubrious spot for a camp than anywhere on the island of Hong Kong. For the occupation of this the British plenipotentiary negotiated with the Chinese authorities, to lease it at an annual rent. Strange to say, while the two nations were on the verge of war the application was granted.

Having occasion to visit the camp, I found the horses of the Sikh cavalry picketed in front of the troopers' tents, their movements restrained by ropes round their fetlocks, attached to pegs sunk in the ground. By this means the high-spirited Arabs were prevented from kicking each other, as they otherwise would have done. The uniform of this corps was grey, but the field-dress consisted of blue serge tunics made according to the fashion of the East, with red cotton cummerbunds, or sashes, round their waists, white cotton trousers, and jack-boots. Probyn's horse wore a slate-coloured turban, and Fane's a red one. Their arms consisted of tulwars -light bamboo-shafted lances-carbines, and pistols. Their lances, from which fluttered blue and red pennants, were stuck in the ground in front of their tents, and gave the encampment a very picturesque appearance. This was further enhanced when the word of command was given to mount, and they went through some manoeuvres. Altogether, I had not seen such a dashing body of light cavalry before. They were just the style of troopers to give a good account of the Tartar cavalry, should they cross lances. Perhaps the most curious element in this motley army was the Canton Coolie Corps, a body of Chinese labourers who had volunteered their services to act as porters in carrying provisions and ammunition in the field. They were well paid for their services, and showed no compunction in assisting the enemies of their sovereign. All that was required was to keep a sharp eye on those who had received some of their pay in advance, so that they did not

run away; consequently when any of them wished to buy provisions for the voyage, they were placed under the charge of a soldier. Notwithstanding this, many escaped the vigilance of their guards. One instance was told of an ingenious trick, whereby a coolie got off with twenty-seven dollars paid him in advance. He was going about the town in charge of a soldier attached to the corps, making purchases for the voyage. Amongst other things he bought some pepper, and immediately threw it in the soldier's eyes and bolted, getting clear off.

The embarkation of the troops progressed rapidly, and there was a daily decrease of the men-of-war and transports in the harbour, where, off and on, upwards of seventy pennants fluttered in the breeze. This was exclusive of French men-of-war and transports which had put in at Hong Kong on their way to their place of rendezvous at the treaty port of Chee-foo. It so happened that the transport in which we embarked had to call there on her way to the general rendezvous of the allied expeditionary force in Talien Bay, still farther north.

During the voyage I was much impressed with the vast extent of China, as the ship sailed within view of the coast nearly the whole way, a distance of 1500 miles, and that amounted to only two-thirds of her shores on the Pacific, the China Sea, and the Yellow Sea. Sailing through the Ly-ee-moon Passage, only one-third of a mile wide, the rocky mountains on either side presented a grand but wild picture, while the tidal current ran like a sluice, accelerating the vessel's speed.

At length the ship rounded safely the Shantung Promontory, and came to an anchor in Chee-foo Harbour. Here the French fleet, under RearAdmiral Protet, and the transport ships, presented nearly as grand an aspect as the British fleet at Hong Kong. The harbour opens up into a fine bay, with a beautiful sandy beach, villages, and cultivated fields. The land in the immediate vicinity of the anchorage appeared to rise by a gentle slope for several miles, and there abruptly terminate in a range of hills. In the afternoon I went on shore with Captain Gordon, R.E., who had some intelligence to convey to General Montauban, commander-in-chief of the French forces. The army comprised upwards of seven thousand combatants, besides camp followers and coolies. With the exception of fifty Algerine troopers, who acted as an escort to the general, there were no cavalry attached to the force. These Spahis were natives of Africa, and wore the Arab costume, with long muskets, which they carried slung over the back. Their heels were armed with long sharp-pointed steel spikes, the most murderouslooking weapons to which the name of spurs was ever applied. So far as appearance went, they did not contrast favourably with the dashing look and martial bearing of the Sikh cavalry. The artillery consisted of three batteries of rifled cannon, and one of mountain guns, also rifled. The engineer force comprised two companies of the corps de genie, the soldiers of which presented the best appearance of any in the camp. Of the infantry of the line there were six regiments, each upwards of a thousand strong.

Like the British army, the French expeditionary force had enlisted Chinese as supernumeraries, or Corps Chinois. We passed the lines of this native corps, when the bugle sounded, and forthwith they emerged from their tents, formed themselves into

line, and had their names called over. Then they marched down to the beach in military order, to carry up stores to the camp, landed from one of the transports. A good number of them seemed to have acquired a martial spirit, shouldering their bamboo poles for carrying packages like muskets, keeping step and marching exceedingly well.

There is good stuff in these fellows," said Captain Gordon," from which to make disciplined soldiers. They are a taller and more muscular people than the lower orders of the southern Chinese, of which our Canton Coolie Corps consists, and evidently more tractable. I should just like a few regiments of these men properly drilled, and officered by Englishmen under my command, and I feel convinced they would make more efficient soldiers than our Indian Sepoys."

It will be seen in the sequel he had ample experience to prove the correctness of his observations. Having laid in his stores, the commander of the transport made sail for Talien Bay, the British naval rendezvous in the Gulf of Pe-che-lee, on the shores opposite to Che-foo. It had been the mission of Captain Gordon to the French general, with a despatch to inform him that the landing of the allied forces should be effected at Peh-tang, twelve miles from the Peiho River, defended by the famous Takoo

forts.

LAST NIGHT OF CHARLES I. ATE into the night (29th of January) Bishop Juxon remained with the King in private. After he had gone, Charles spent about two hours more in reading and praying, and then lay down to sleep, Mr. Herbert lying on the pallet-bed close to his. For about four hours he slept soundly; but very early in the morning, when it was still dark, he awoke, opened the curtain of his bed, and called Mr. Herbert. The call disturbed Herbert suddenly from a dreamy doze into which he had fallen after a very restless night; and, when he got up and was assisting the King to dress by the light of the wax-cake that had been kept burning in the chamber as usual, the King observed a peculiarly scared look on his face. Herbert, on being asked the cause, told his Majesty he had had an extraordinary dream. The King desiring to know what it was, Herbert related it. In his doze, he said, he had heard some one knock at the chamber door. Thinking it might be Colonel Hacker, and not willing to disturb the King till he himself heard the knock, he had lain still. A second time, however, the knock came; and this time, he thought, his Majesty had heard the knock, and told him to open the door and see who it was. He did go to the door, and, on opening it, was surprised to see a figure standing there in pontifical habits, whom he knew to be the late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Laud. He knew him well, having often seen him in his life. The figure said he had something to say to the King, and desired to enter. Then, as Herbert thought, the King having been told who it was, and having given permission, the Archbishop had entered, making a profound obeisance to the King in the middle of the room, a second on coming nearer, and at last falling on his knees as the King gave him his hand to kiss. Then the King raised him, and the two went to the window together, and

discoursed there, Herbert keeping at a distance, and not knowing of what they talked, save that he noticed the King's face to be very pensive, and heard the Archbishop give a deep sigh. After a little they ceased to talk, and the Archbishop, again kissing the King's hand, retired slowly, with his face still to the King, making three reverences as before. The third reverence was so low that, as Herbert thought, the Archbishop had fallen prostrate on his face, and he had been in the act of stepping to help him up when he had been awakened by the King's call. The impression had been so lively that he had still looked about the room as if all had been real. Herbert having thus told his dream, the King said it was remarkable, the rather because, if Laud had been alive, and they had been talking together as in the dream, it was very likely, albeit he loved the Archbishop well, he might have said something to him that would have occasioned his sigh. There was yet more conversation between the King and Herbert by themselves, the King selecting with some care the dress he was to wear, and especially requiring an extra under-garment because of the sharpness of the weather, lest he should shake from cold, and people should attribute it to fear. While they were still conversing, poor Herbert in such anguish as may be imagined, Dr. Juxon arrived, at the precise hour the King had appointed the night before.

An hour or two still had to elapse before the last scene. Charles arranged with Herbert about the distribution of some of his favourite books, with some trinkets. His Bible, with annotations in his own hand, and some special accompanying instructions, was to be kept for the Prince of Wales; a large silver ring-sundial of curious device was to go to the Duke of York; a copy of King James's Works, with another book, was left for the Duke of Gloucester; for the Princess Elizabeth Hooker's Ecclesiastical Polity, Bishop Andrewes's Sermons, and some other things. These arrangements made, the King was for an hour alone with Juxon, during which time he received the Communion. Then, Herbert having been readmitted, the Bishop agai went to prayer, and read the 27th chapter of Matthew; which, by a coincidence in which the King found comfort, chanced to be one of the lessons in the Rubric for that day. While they were yet thus religiously engaged, there came Colonel Hacker's knock. They allowed him to knock twice before admitting him; and then, entering with some trepidation, he announced that it was time to go to Whitehall, The King told him to go forth, and he would follow presently.

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It was about ten o'clock in the morning (Tuesday, Jan. 30) when the procession was formed, from St. James's, through the Park, to Whitehall. With Bishop Juxon on his right hand, Colonel Tomlinon his left, Herbert following close, and a guard of halberdiers in front and behind, the King walked, at his usual very fast pace, through the park, soldiers lining the whole way, with colours flying and drums beating, and such a noise rising from the gathered crowd that it was hardly possible for any two in the procession to hear each other speak. Herbert had been told to bring with him the silver clock or watch that hung usually by the King's bedside, and on their way through the Park the King asked what o'clock it was and gave Herbert the watch to keep. A rude fellow from the