An extended historical narrative from Draper's 1864 work on the Stanley family, detailing the trial, defence, and execution of James, Earl of Derby in October 1651. Includes the Earl's letter to the Countess from Chester, his detailed legal defence addressing the validity of quarter given in war, his petitions to Cromwell and Parliament, and an account of his execution at Bolton. Critical for understanding Derby's constitutional arguments and the political circumstances surrounding the Revestment.