THE OAK THAT HID A ZIN
We all know the story of Charles the Second hiding in. an oak tree, but t how many know the romantic sequel, which' is recalled by the will of Mr. James Penderel-Brodhurst, the - journalist and author, who hafi left to his.' daughter Eleanor the Penderel Pa». petual Annuity? , '' It was after the defeat'at Worcester (Cromwell's crowning mercy) tbat "honest; Richard Penderel" and his brothers hid the fugitive king in the famous oak of BoscobeL
;■ When; his fortunes changed and he was on the throne again he remembered their kindness, and by taxing Roundhead lands awarded a pension to the Penderel family for ever. After nearly three centuries their descendants still reap the reward, and for the rest of her life from now Miss Penderel-Brodhurst will benefit from the gratitude of Charles Stuart's son.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 110, 11 May 1935, Page 20
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