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The History of England from the Accession of James II.

CHAPTER VII
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He spared no effort to propitiate Charles.

The hospitality which Monmouth found at the Hague is chiefly to be ascribed to the Prince's anxiety to gratify the real wishes of Monmouth's father.
As soon as Charles died, William, still adhering unchangeably to his object, again changed his course.

He had sheltered Monmouth to please the late King.

That the present King might have no reason to complain Monmouth was dismissed.

We have seen that, when the Western insurrection broke out, the British regiments in the Dutch service were, by the active exertions of the Prince, sent over to their own country on the first requisition.


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