Chapter XIV: The Reign of James II

Designs of the King -- Parliament of 1685 -- King's Intention to
repeal the Test Act -- Deceived as to the Dispositions of his
Subjects -- Prorogation of Parliament -- Dispensing Power
confirmed by the Judges -- Ecclesiastical Commission -- King's
Scheme of establishing Popery -- Dismissal of Lord Rochester --
Prince of Orange alarmed -- Plan of setting the Princess aside --
Rejected by the King -- Overtures of the Malcontents to Prince of
Orange -- Declaration for Liberty of Conscience -- Addresses in
favour of it -- New-modelling of the Corporations -- Affair of
Magdalen College -- Infatuation of the King -- His Coldness
towards Louis -- Invitation signed to the Prince of Orange --
Birth of Prince of Wales -- Justice and Necessity of the
Revolution -- Favourable Circumstances attending it -- Its
salutary Consequences -- Proceedings of the Convention -- Ended
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