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Consultation at Windsor 517
The Dutch Troops occupy Whitehall; Message from the Prince delivered to James 521
James sets out for Rochester; Arrival of William at St. James's 522
He is advised to assume the Crown by Right of Conquest 521
He calls together the Lords and the Members of the Parliaments of Charles II. 526
Flight of James from Rochester 529
Debates and Resolutions of the Lords 530
Debates and Resolutions of the Commoners summoned by the Prince; A Convention called; Exertions of the Prince to restore Order 532
His tolerant Policy 533
Satisfaction of Roman Catholic Powers; State of Feeling in France 535
Reception of the Queen of England in France 537
Arrival of James at Saint Germains 538
State of Feeling in the United Provinces 540
Election of Members to serve in the Convention 541
Affairs of Scotland 542
State of Parties in England 545
Sherlock's Plan 547
Sancroft's Plan 549
Danby's Plan 551
The Whig Plan 553
Meeting of the Convention; Leading Members of the House of Commons 554
Choice of a Speaker 550
Debate on the State of the Nation 558
Resolution declaring the Throne vacant 500
It is sent up to the Lords; Debate in the Lords on the Plan of Regency 562
Schism between the Whigs and the Followers of Danby 569
Meeting at the Earl of Devonshire's 571
Debate in the Lords on the Question whether the Throne was vacant; Majority for the Negative; Agitation in London 573
Letter of James to the Convention 574
Debates; Negotiations; Letter of the Princess of Orange to Danby; The Princess Anne acquiesces in the Whig Plan 575