It now only remains for the author to say, that in the event of any of our nobility or gentry, or other collectors, possessing any manuscript whatever, even although only a copy of matter here produced, he would esteem it a very particular favour to be informed of it (through his publisher), and to be permitted to examine any record, bearing either directly or indirectly on this subject. H. D. Footnotes [A] I am happy in being able to afford this testimony, were it only to dissipate the inuendoes of Mr. Muirhead. CONTENTS. DEDICATION Page iii PREFACE vii-xxi 1599–1628. Chap. I.--Marriage of Henry Somerset, Lord Herbert of Raglan 1–9 1601–1639. Chap. II.--Birth, home, education, early career, times, and first marriage of Edward Somerset, Lord Herbert 10–29 1639–1642. Chap. III.--Edward, Lord Herbert’s second marriage 30–36 1641–1642. Chap. IV.--Henry, Earl of Worcester--created Marquis of Worcester--Raglan Castle 37–54 1642–1644. Chap. V.--Lord Herbert in his military capacity 55–68 1644–1645. Chap. VI.--Lord Herbert created Earl of Glamorgan--Irish affairs 69–94 1640–1645. Chap. VII.--Raglan Castle--Royal visits 95–111 1645–1646. Chap. VIII.--The Earl of Glamorgan’s second visit to Ireland 112–139 1646–1647. Chap. IX.--Raglan Castle; its defence and surrender--Death of Henry, Marquis of Worcester 140–156 1645–1647. Chap. X.--The Earl of Glamorgan’s transactions in Ireland, concluded 157–185 1646–1650. Chap. XI.--The Marquis of Worcester in exile; resides in France 186–191 1643–1659. Chap. XII.--Affairs affecting the Marquis of Worcester’s family, in respect to Worcester House and other property in and near London 192–200 1651. Chap. XIII.--The Marquis of Worcester’s son, and two daughters 201–208 1651–1661. Chap. XIV.--His return to England--Imprisonment, and liberation--his “_Century_”--pecuniary difficulties-- petitions--at Charles the Second’s Coronation--Lord Herbert 209–233