King Charles I had relied on the Scots
To invade England and restore him to
Full power, but in '48 they lost
At Preston, and other rebellions too
In Kent, Wales and elsewhere that he had viewed
As means of regaining his old status
Along with Commons sympathy, fell through
Charles was beheaded in January, thus
Finally becoming a basket case.
Once England was assured, Cromwell then crossed
Over to Ireland where after a few
Quick and bloody battles, or massacres
Ireland was pacified, but at the cost
Of mass emigration, fear and sorrow
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