. Historical portraits ... the lives of Fletcher .. . Bradshaw was made Chief Justice ofChester, and in the next year was created a serjeant-at-law by Actof Parliament. As it was exceedingly difficult to get any one whoknew any law at all to preside at the trial of King Charles, Bradshaw,though certainly not a lawyer of any eminence, was nominated onthe Commission and was chosen President, Januarys, 1649. Specialmarks of distinction and an official residence were given to him; hewas even allowed a bodyguard, which, under the circumstances, wasno unnecessary precaution. During the trial
. Historical portraits ... the lives of Fletcher .. . Bradshaw was made Chief Justice ofChester, and in the next year was created a serjeant-at-law by Actof Parliament. As it was exceedingly difficult to get any one whoknew any law at all to preside at the trial of King Charles, Bradshaw,though certainly not a lawyer of any eminence, was nominated onthe Commission and was chosen President, Januarys, 1649. Specialmarks of distinction and an official residence were given to him; hewas even allowed a bodyguard, which, under the circumstances, wasno unnecessary precaution. During the trial his conduct was trucu-lent and overbearing. He refused Charles permission to speak, andhurried the hearing of the witnesses. Being really abashed by theKings quiet dignity and contempt, he tried to save his face bya hectoring manner. His name stands first upon the its execution he continued to reside at treason trials forthe next two years, his judgements being unmerciful and hismethods often illegal. He was also a member of the Council. HENRY MARTEN From the portrait by Sir Peter Lely belongingto Lord Ribblesdale
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