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Desolate Oxford Amid Civil Strife and Royal Message
The passage describes Oxford’s desolation as Cavaliers and scholars depart toward Parliament. A House reading a royal message rejects concessions until forces are disbanded, urging the Protestant cause, parliamentary rights, and peace. A declaration condemns Sir John Biron’s troop movement into Northampton and subsequent plunder of subjects.
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Ireland
M. Clarke
Haughton
Northampton
Oxford
M.clarke
Craughton
Brackley
Northamptonsiire
John Biron