Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-29
NO. 25l.
Tales aud Sketehes.
For the journal.
AGNES.
AN HISTORICAL ROMANCE IN THREE
CHAPTERS.
BY AUTHUR NJ. STACY.
LcoSrrNuED FROM YESTERDAY.

| CHAPTER II.
| The forms of the English church which
the Archbishop Of Canterbury persuaded
King Charles to introduce into Scotland,
was as before intimated, met with much
opposition by the Presbyterian Scots. The
town of Leith was being fortified, and,
with such zeal did all classes labor, that
even noble ladies mixed with the lowest
of the people, and carried boards upon
their shoulders to complete the works
Other towns too, were receiving able for
tifcations.
1t was beautiful morning in mid-sum-
mer. The small town of Berwick on the
Tweed is full of confusion. During the
night, the army of King Charles with his
Majesty at the head arrived at the town !;
and on the neighboring hills. the armor
and weapons of the army shine, reflected
by the morning sun.
| The inhabitants are amazed at the Royal
army's grand appearance, although its ar
rival was not entirely unexpected. The
Covenanters, though much smaller in
numbers than the opposing army, with
their standard flying, march boldly forth
to engagement. The two forces meet.
A fierce conflict ensues. The bold form
of the King is seen taking prominent
part among his troops. In his enthusiasm,
he becomes detached from the main divis-
ion OF his force. and on the side of hill is
fiercely engaged with one Of the enemy.
A short time of tough conflict, and the
horse, dead or dying. At this moment.
there appeared over the summit Of the
hills, horseman, mounted on coal-blac
| ah <ho,
no device or insignia Of rank, was Of the
same color as his steed; and q black
plume waved from the top of his helmet
Galloping fiercely to the side of the King,
and, having drawn his sword, commences
the attack, hardly giving time for the King
to recover himself from the effects of his
former engagement The King, wearied,
is soon unable to ward off the attacks of
his violent adversary; and soon the latter,
by a skillful blow on the Kings right shoul-
der, causes his sword to drop from his pow
erless arm, and then overcome by the
pain occasioned. to fall from his horse. A
number of the Kings horsemen are soon
at the place, and before time is given him
to retreat, the black horseman is q prison
er.
The helmet which the captured Knight
wore, entirely obscured his features, and
the King. upon recovering himself, and
directing it to be removed. the handsome
face of James Brougham is disclosed.
'James Brougham I" exclaims the King.
1.-The same my Liege."
Thou hast then turned rebel and traitor!
Away with him, and see to it well that
he does not escape. For this days work,
man, the punishment shall be meet.''
The knight speaks not, and is carried
away a prisoner with the King and horse
men.
On the afternoon of that day the con-
fiict closed, the Covenanters entirely rout-
ed. King Charles withdrew his army, and
Berwick was again left in quiet. Compar-
atively little blood was shed on the side of
the Royal army; but among the few un-
fortunate ones was Lord Wentworth, who
was slain in the first part of the contest.
Many prisoners were taken by the Royal
army, among the number. as the reader is
aware, James Brougham, who was placed
in confinement at the Castle of Lochleyen.