Chapter XXVI: Charles II.――The Kingdom under Cromwell

⭘ Charles II. proclaimed King; the Scots in favour of a limited
monarchy――The Estates enacted that the King should sign the
Covenants before admission to the exercise of his functions
――Patronage abolished――The Marquis of Huntly executed――Act
of Classes――Powers and functions of Magistrates――Election of
Ministers

⭘ Montrose’s last effort on behalf of the Royal cause; he was
defeated, captured, and executed

⭘ Treating with the King; he signed the Covenant and landed in
Scotland――The Scots opposed the Commonwealth, and Cromwell
invaded Scotland and defeated the Scots at Dunbar――Divisions
among the Scots――Charles II. crowned at Scone――The Royalists
defeated; the King escapes――Scotland subdued――The General
Assembly dispersed――Resolutioners and Protesters

⭘ Cromwell’s government of Scotland――Free Trade between England
and Scotland――State of the people――New religious sects in
Scotland――Death of Cromwell; struggle for power; departure of
the English army from Scotland――The King recalled