By 1648, he knows there will be no settlement and now aims to be a martyr for the monarchy to be resorted in the future
Or
Charles never wanted a settlement (due to his "divine right"). He is the main reason why he is executed.
Suicide or murder?
Charles after escaping Hampton Court fled to the Isle of Wight and hoped that his relative Colonel Hammond would protect him, then he planned to head to France. Colonel Hammond, however, was loyal to Parliament and turned him in, where he was imprisoned in Carisbrooke Castle. Charles then began corresponding with the Scots and in December 1647, he signed the Solemn League and Covenant in the English Parliament and imposed Presbyterianism for 3 years. He also agreed that Scotsmen would have greater influence in the English government with a view of eventually combining England and Scotland as one Kingdom. In return the Scots would take him to London to negotiate with Parliament, who if refused, the Scots would then send an Army to England to assist Charles.
Why was the Engagement Significant?
It meant a real possibility of war or Scottish invasion and hardens views towards the King. It lead to the Vote of No Addresses in January 1648, which stated that there would be no further negotiations with Charles.
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