In the place where this City stands it is reported by Tradition an Hare gave chase after a Dog, upon which it was concluded that place was fortunate, and so indeed it proved to the King.

It is invironed with Hills and Woods.
[How the Rebellion began.] The time appointed to put their design in action was the one and twentieth of December 1664.

about Twelve in the night.

And having gotten a select company of men, how many well I know not, but as is supposed, not above two hundred, neither needed they many here, having so many Confederates in the Court; in the dead of the night they came marching into the City.

The Watch was thought to be of their confedracy: but if he were not, it was not in his power to resist them.