Page "Edward Nicholas" Paragraph 9

Throughout the Civil War Nicholas was one of Charles's wisest and most loyal advisers.

He arranged the details of the king's surrender to the Scots, although he does not appear to have advised or even to have approved of the step.

He also had the duty of treating for the capitulation of Oxford, which included permission for Nicholas himself to retire abroad with his family.

He went to France, being recommended by the king to the confidence of the Prince of Wales.