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The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C.

CHAPTER XXIV
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All the leaders of the rebels were resolved to conquer or to perish; and they inspired their troops with like resolution.

The Germans also, being veteran and experienced soldiers, kept the event long doubtful; and even the Irish, though ill-armed and almost defenceless, showed themselves not defective in spirit and bravery.

The king's victory was purchased with loss, but was entirely decisive.

Lincoln, Broughton, and Swart perished in the field of battle, with four thousand of their followers.

As Lovel was never more heard of, he was believed to have undergone the same fate; Simnel, with his tutor, Simon, was taken prisoner.


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