Charles I

CHAPTER I.

HIS CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH.

1600-1622

Born in Scotland.--The circumstance explained.--Princess Anne.--Royal marriages.--Getting married by proxy.--James thwarted.--Getting married by proxy.--James thwarted.--James in Copenhagen.--Charles's feeble infancy.--Death of Elizabeth.--Accession of James to the English crown.--Second sight.--Prediction fulfilled.--An...