In which various historical notes elucidate the customs, characters, and events surrounding the late seventeenth century, from puritanical distrust of learning to the peculiarities of military horses and the curious phenomena at a haunted inn. Among these, an account is given of Monmouth’s progress in the West, his contested claim to legitimacy, and the tumultuous battle of Sedgemoor, illuminating the era’s intricate blend of belief, loyalty, and conflict.