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 explanation.--Charles's titles of nobility.--Charles's governess.--Windsor Castle.--Journey to London.--A mother's love.--Rejoicings.--Charles's continued feebleness.--His progress in learning.--Charles improves in health.--Death of his brother.--Charles's love of athletic sports.--Buckingham.--Buckingham's style of living.--Royalty.--True character of royalty.--The king and…
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