Many of his infantry had only clubs for weapons.

But this force, such as it was, marched unopposed through counties once devoted to the House of Stuart, and at length entered Oxford in triumph.

The magistrates came in state to welcome the insurgents.

The University itself, exasperated by recent injuries, was little disposed to pass censures on rebellion.

Already some of the Heads of Houses had despatched one of their number to assure the Prince of Orange that they were cordially with him, and that they would gladly coin their plate for his service.