Chapter II: Preface: The Historical Nights' Entertainment

I. THE NIGHT OF HOLYROOD--The Murder of David Rizzio II. THE NIGHT OF KIRK O' FIELD--The Murder of Darnley III. THE NIGHT OF BETRAYAL--Antonio Perez and Philip II of Spain IV. THE NIGHT OF CHARITY--The Case Of The Lady Alice Lisle V. THE NIGHT OF MASSACRE--The Story Of The Saint Bartholomew VI. THE NIGHT OF WITCHCRAFT--Louis XIV and Madame De Montespan VII. THE NIGHT OF GEMS--The “Affairs” Of The Queen's Necklace VIII. THE NIGHT OF TERROR--The Drownings At Nantes Under Carrier IX. THE NIGHT OF NUPTIALS--Charles The Bold And Sapphira Danvelt X. THE NIGHT OF STRANGLERS--Govanna Of Naples And Andreas Of Hungary XI. THE NIGHT OF HATE--The Murder Of The Duke Of Gandia XII. THE NIGHT OF ESCAPE--Casanova's Escape From The Piombi XIII. THE NIGHT OF MASQUERADE--The Assassination Of Gustavus III Of Sweden

THE HISTORICAL NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENT