Magnalia Dei Anglicana. Or, Englands Parliamentary chronicle. Containing a full and exact narration of all the most memorable Parliamentary mercies, and mighty (if not miraculous) deliverances, great and glorious victories, and admirable successes, ... from the yeer, 1640. to this present year, 1646. Compiled in four parts; the two first, intituled, God in the mount. The third, Gods ark overtopping the worlds waves; the fourth, The burning-bush not consumed: this last part, comming up to these present times, and to our most renowned generall, Sir Thomas Fairfaxes late famous actions, in the west, and the happy (because unbloody) rendition of Oxford, in this present yeer, 1646. Collected cheifly for the high honour of our wonder working God; and for the unexpressible comfort of all cordiall English Parliamentarians. / By the most unworthy admirer of them, John Vicars.
         God in the mount. Part 4
         Vicars, John, 1579 or 80-1652.
      
       
         
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             Magnalia Dei Anglicana. Or, Englands Parliamentary chronicle. Containing a full and exact narration of all the most memorable Parliamentary mercies, and mighty (if not miraculous) deliverances, great and glorious victories, and admirable successes, ... from the yeer, 1640. to this present year, 1646. Compiled in four parts; the two first, intituled, God in the mount. The third, Gods ark overtopping the worlds waves; the fourth, The burning-bush not consumed: this last part, comming up to these present times, and to our most renowned generall, Sir Thomas Fairfaxes late famous actions, in the west, and the happy (because unbloody) rendition of Oxford, in this present yeer, 1646. Collected cheifly for the high honour of our wonder working God; and for the unexpressible comfort of all cordiall English Parliamentarians. / By the most unworthy admirer of them, John Vicars.
             God in the mount. Part 4
             Vicars, John, 1579 or 80-1652.
          
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             Magnalia
             Dei
             Anglicana
          
           .
           OR
           ,
           Englands
           Parliamentary-Chronicle
           .
        
         
           Containing
           a
           full
           and
           faithfull
           Series
           ,
           and
           Exact
           Narration
           of
           all
           the
           most
           memorable
           Parliamentary-Mercies
           ,
           and
           mighty
           (
           if
           not
           miraculous
           )
           Deliverances
           ,
           great
           and
           glorious
           Victories
           ,
           and
           admirable
           Successes
           ,
           of
           the
           Counsels
           and
           Armies
           of
           this
           present
           Parliament
           ,
           both
           by
           Sea
           and
           by
           Land
           ,
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdom
           of
           England
           ,
           in
           the
           most
           just
           defence
           and
           Vindication
           of
           her
           
             Religion
             ,
             Laws
          
           ,
           and
           Liberties
           ,
           from
           the
           yeer
           ,
           1640.
           to
           this
           present
           yeer
           ,
           1646.
           
           Compiled
           in
           4
           Parts
           ;
           The
           two
           first
           ,
           intituled
           ,
           
             God
             in
             the
             Mount.
          
           The
           third
           ,
           
             Gods
             Ark
             overtopping
             the
             Worlds
             Waves
          
           ;
           The
           fourth
           ,
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             Consumed
          
           :
           This
           last
           Part
           ,
           comming
           up
           to
           
             These
             Present
             Times
          
           ,
           and
           to
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           late
           famous
           Actions
           ,
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           the
           happy
           (
           because
           unbloody
           )
           rendition
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           in
           this
           present
           yeer
           ,
           1646.
           
        
         
           Collected
           cheifly
           for
           the
           high
           Honour
           of
           our
           Wonder-working
           God
           ;
           And
           for
           the
           unexpressible
           Comfort
           of
           all
           
             Cordiall
             English
             PARLIAMENTARIANS
          
           .
           By
           the
           most
           unworthy
           Admirer
           of
           Them
           ,
           JOHN
           VICARS
           .
        
         
           
             Gen.
             49.
             22
             ,
             23
             ,
             24.
             
          
           Joseph
           is
           a
           fruitfull
           Bough
           ,
           even
           a
           fruitfull
           Bough
           ,
           by
           a
           Well
           ;
           whose
           Branches
           run
           over
           the
           Wall.
           The
           Archers
           shot
           at
           him
           and
           hated
           him
           ;
           But
           his
           Bow
           abode
           in
           strength
           ,
           and
           the
           Armes
           of
           his
           hands
           were
           made
           strong
           ,
           by
           the
           Hand
           of
           the
           mighty
           God
           of
           Jacob
           ;
           from
           thence
           is
           the
           Shepherd
           ;
           the
           stone
           of
           Israel
           .
        
         
           Imprinted
           at
           London
           ,
           for
           
             J.
             Rothwell
          
           ,
           at
           the
           Sun
           &
           Fountain
           ,
           in
           Pauls
           Church-yard
           ,
           and
           
             Tho.
             Vnderhill
          
           ,
           at
           the
           Bible
           in
           Woodstreet
           .
           1646.
           
        
      
       
         
         
         
           THE
           
             Burning-Bush
             not
             Consumed
          
           .
           OR
           ,
           The
           FOVRTH
           and
           Last
           PART
           OF
           THE
           PARLIAMENTARIE-CHRONICLE
           .
        
         
           Containing
           a
           full
           and
           Faithfull
           Continuation
           and
           Exact
           Narration
           of
           all
           the
           most
           materiall
           and
           most
           Memorable
           Proceedings
           of
           this
           renowned
           Parliament
           .
           The
           Armies
           and
           Forces
           ,
           which
           are
           or
           have
           been
           in
           the
           severall
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ;
           The
           Description
           of
           all
           the
           brave
           
             Battailes
             ,
             Victories
          
           ,
           and
           famous
           Defeates
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           both
           by
           Sea
           and
           by
           Land
           ;
           Especially
           ,
           the
           winning
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           the
           glorious
           Victory
           at
           Nazeby
           ,
           and
           that
           famous
           Victory
           at
           Langport
           ,
           won
           through
           fire
           and
           water
           ;
           Together
           with
           all
           the
           other
           admirable
           Successes
           of
           our
           most
           Renowned
           and
           Victorious
           Generall
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           with
           his
           despised
           
             New-Modelled
             Army
          
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           even
           to
           admiration
           :
           and
           the
           happy
           Rendition
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           strong
           Garrisons
           about
           it
           .
           Beginning
           from
           August
           ,
           1644.
           and
           comming
           up
           to
           this
           present
           Moneth
           of
           July
           ,
           1646.
           
        
         
           Collected
           for
           Gods
           high
           Honour
           ,
           and
           all
           pious
           Parliamentarians
           COMFORT
           :
           By
           the
           most
           unworthie
           Admirer
           of
           Them
           ,
           JOHN
           VICARS
           .
        
         
           
             Isaiah
             63.
             7.
             
          
           I
           will
           mention
           the
           
             Loving
             kindnesse
          
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           the
           high
           praises
           of
           our
           God
           ,
           according
           to
           all
           the
           
             rich
             Mercies
          
           which
           the
           Lord
           hath
           bestowed
           upon
           us
           ;
           And
           his
           great
           goodnesse
           toward
           us
           (
           his
           English-Israel
           )
           which
           hee
           hath
           conferred
           on
           us
           ,
           according
           to
           his
           great
           Mercies
           ,
           and
           according
           to
           the
           Multitudes
           of
           his
           
             loving
             kindnesses
          
           .
        
         
           The
           Third
           ,
           and
           this
           
             Fourth
             Part
          
           ,
           being
           Printed
           at
           the
           sole
           and
           entire
           cost
           and
           charge
           of
           the
           Authour
           Himself
           .
        
         
           Imprinted
           at
           London
           by
           
             R.
             C.
          
           and
           
             M.
             B.
          
           for
           
             M.
             Spark
          
           ,
           at
           the
           Bible
           in
           
             Green
             Arbor
          
           ,
           
             J.
             Rothwel
          
           ,
           at
           the
           Sun
           in
           
             P.
             Church
             yard
          
           ,
           &
           
             T.
             Vnderhill
          
           ,
           at
           the
           Bible
           in
           Woodstr
           .
           1646
        
      
       
         
         
         
           TO
           The
           Right
           Honourable
           Peeres
           ,
           and
           Pious
           Patriots
           of
           this
           Kingdom
           ,
           Algernon
           ,
           Earl
           of
           Northumberland
           ;
           Philip
           ,
           Earl
           of
           Pembrook
           ;
           Robert
           ,
           Earl
           of
           Essex
           ;
           Robert
           ,
           Earl
           of
           Warwick
           ;
           Oliver
           ,
           Earl
           of
           Bullingbrook
           ;
           Edward
           ,
           Earl
           of
           Manchester
           ;
           Fardinando
           ,
           Lord
           Fairfax
           ;
        
         
           His
           Excellency
           ,
           Sir
           Thomas
           Fairfax
           ,
           Captain
           Generall
           of
           all
           the
           Parliaments
           Forces
           over
           the
           Kingdome
           ;
           Sir
           William
           Waller
           ;
           Sir
           Harbotle
           Grimstone
           ;
           Harbotle
           Grimstone
           ,
           Esquire
           ;
           Walter
           Young
           ,
           Esquire
           ;
           Sir
           John
           Young
           ;
           Francis
           Rouse
           ,
           Esquire
           ;
           Edmund
           Prideaux
           ,
           Esquire
           ;
           and
           Major
           Generall
           Massie
           ;
        
         
           And
           to
           the
           Rest
           of
           the
           most
           Noble
           and
           Right
           Worthily
           Renowned
           ,
           and
           Honourable
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ,
           and
           Famous
           Souldiers
           and
           Senators
           ,
           Assembled
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           that
           are
           loyally
           affected
           ,
           and
           Constantly
           Addicted
           to
           the
           Great-work
           of
           a
           Glorious
           and
           Thorow
           Reformation
           of
           the
           Kingdomes
           Evills
           ,
           in
           Church
           and
           State
           :
        
         
           
             John
             Vicars
          
           most
           humbly
           Dedicateth
           and
           Consecrateth
           Himself
           and
           These
           most
           Gratefull
           Memorialls
           of
           Gods
           Eternall
           Glory
           ;
           and
           Their
           high
           Honour
           ;
           And
           ever
           prayes
           (
           as
           he
           is
           most
           justly
           bound
           )
           for
           a
           most
           plentifull
           Repay
           of
           enlarged
           Gracious
           Honour
           ,
           heer
           ,
           and
           Glorious
           Immortality
           ,
           heerafter
           ,
           (
           For
           all
           their
           pious
           Paines
           and
           indefatigable
           Labours
           ,
           Loyalty
           and
           Love
           ,
           for
           the
           Best-Good
           of
           Church
           and
           State
           )
           to
           bee
           showred
           downe
           into
           the
           Bosomes
           of
           Them
           ,
           and
           their
           Posterity
           ,
           after
           them
           ,
           for
           ever
           .
        
      
       
         
         
         
           TO
           The
           Right
           Honourable
           .
           Thomas
           Adams
           ,
           
             Esq
          
           Lord
           Major
           of
           the
           most
           famous
           and
           renowned
           City
           of
           London
           ;
           And
           to
           the
           Right
           Worshipfull
           ,
           Sir
           John
           Wollastone
           ,
           Knight
           and
           Alderman
           of
           the
           said
           most
           Renowned
           City
           .
        
         
           TO
           The
           Right
           Worshipfull
           ,
           his
           most
           highly
           Honoured
           singular
           good
           Friend
           ,
           Sir
           Matthew
           Brand
           ,
           Knight
           ,
           High
           Sheriffe
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Surrey
           ;
           And
           the
           Right
           Worshipfull
           Sir
           Richard
           Sprignall
           ,
           Knight
           .
        
         
           TO
           The
           Right
           Worshipfull
           and
           truely
           Pious
           and
           Virtuous
           ,
           the
           Lady
           Francesse
           Brand
           ;
           The
           Lady
           Anne
           Sprignall
           ;
           The
           Lady
           Rebeccah
           W●llastone
           ;
           And
           Mistris
           Mary
           Grimstone
           ;
           All
           of
           them
           ,
           my
           Pious
           and
           most
           precious
           Friends
           ;
           And
           Honourable
           ,
           and
           Worshipfull
           Patrons
           and
           Patronesses
           and
           principall
           Encouragers
           and
           Countenancers
           of
           all
           my
           poore
           and
           unworthy
           Labours
           and
           Endeavours
           to
           advance
           Gods
           Glory
           and
           Unspotted
           precious
           TRUTHES
           :
        
         
           
             John
             Vicars
          
           their
           meanest
           and
           most
           unworthy
           Votary
           ,
           most
           humbly
           Dedicates
           and
           Consecrates
           Himself
           and
           all
           his
           poore
           ,
           but
           most
           bounden
           Services
           ;
           And
           ever
           prayes
           for
           their
           perpetuall
           and
           pious
           increase
           of
           all
           Honour
           and
           Happinesse
           ,
           heer
           ;
           and
           an
           immarcescible
           Crown
           of
           Glory
           ,
           heerafter
           .
        
      
       
         
         
         
           A
           Colossus
           of
           Eternall
           bounden
           Gratitude
           :
           OR
           ,
           A
           Panegyricall
           Pyramides
           of
           perpetuall
           Praise
           .
           First
           erected
           by
           our
           Britaines
           ingenious
           and
           ingenuous
           MERCURIE
           :
           And
           ,
           now
           ,
           Re-erected
           by
           the
           unworthy
           Authour
           of
           this
           Parliamentary-Chronicle
           ,
           with
           some
           plain
           and
           homely
           Inlaid-Work
           of
           his
           own
           ,
           insome
           convenient
           places
           .
        
         
           
             1
             To
             God
             ,
          
           
             TO
             the
             
               Eternall-Ternall-Trin-Vn
               Glorious
            
             and
             ineffably
             
               illustricus
               ,
               Great
            
             and
             Gracious
             ,
             most
             Holy
             ,
             and
             most
             
               Wise
               Wonder-working
            
             JEHOVAH
             ,
             
               Great
               Britains
            
             onely
             Rock
             of
             Defence
             ,
             and
             most
             prudent
             Pilot
             ,
             steering
             and
             upholding
             her
             
               Weather-beaten
               Bark
            
             ,
             through
             the
             midst
             of
             the
             Ocean
             of
             all
             her
             turbulent
             and
             overflowing
             Floods
             and
             swelling
             Waves
             of
             bloody
             Woes
             and
             Wretchednesse
             .
             The
             most
             Potent
             and
             
               Provident
               Shepherd
            
             of
             his
             English-Israel
             ,
             discovering
             and
             defeating
             all
             the
             malignant
             Machinations
             ,
             and
             Hell-hatcht
             deep
             Designes
             of
             Wrath
             and
             Ruine
             ,
             most
             maliciously
             intended
             ,
             and
             most
             desperately
             attempted
             by
             
               Papisticall
               ,
               Prelaticall
            
             and
             
               Atheisticall
               Wolves
            
             ,
             a
             
               degenerous
               Generation
            
             of
             her
             
               Vnnaturall-Native●
               Paricides
            
             .
             To
             this
             
               Great
               God
            
             ,
             this
             
               Righteous
               Lord
            
             and
             King
             of
             Heaven
             and
             Earth
             ,
             who
             is
             thus
             glorious
             in
             Holinesse
             ,
             fearfull
             in
             Praises
             ,
             and
             hath
             (
             in
             
               meer
               Mercy
            
             and
             
               free
               
               Grace
            
             )
             done
             all
             these
             most
             memorable
             Wonders
             for
             us
             ,
             in
             Crowning
             us
             with
             so
             many
             most
             glorious
             Victories
             and
             treading
             our
             Enemies
             under
             our
             feet
             ,
             Let
             England
             and
             Scotland
             ,
             and
             with
             them
             ,
             all
             the
             Powers
             and
             Potentates
             of
             the
             World
             (
             with
             the
             24
             
               Elders
               ,
               Revel
            
             .
             4.
             10
             ,
             11.
             )
             fall
             before
             this
             great
             God
             ,
             and
             the
             Lambe
             that
             sits
             upon
             the
             Thr●ne
             ,
             and
             worship
             Him
             that
             liveth
             for
             ever
             and
             ever
             ;
             and
             cast
             their
             Crowns
             down
             at
             his
             feet
             ,
             before
             the
             Throne
             ,
             saying
             ,
             
               Thou
               ,
               O
               Lord
               ,
               alone
               ,
               art
               most
               worthy
               to
               receive
               all
               Glory
               ,
               and
               Honour
               ,
               and
               Power
               ;
               For
               ,
               Thou
               hast
               created
               this
               great
               Salvation
               and
               Deliverance
               for
               us
               ;
               Ye●
               ,
               and
               All-Things
               were
               created
               ,
               and
               are
               for
               thy
               pleasure
               and
               Praise
               .
               Even
               so
               ,
            
             Amen
             .
          
        
         
           
             2
             To
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             TO
             the
             High
             and
             Honourable-Court
             of
             Parliament
             ,
             the
             renowned
             Lords
             and
             Commons
             ,
             as
             His
             Sublunary
             ,
             prime
             and
             principall
             Agents
             and
             Instruments
             ,
             in
             these
             our
             mighty
             and
             even
             miraculous
             Deliverances
             ;
             I
             must
             and
             doe
             most
             justly
             and
             ingenuously
             acknowledge
             your
             Loyalty
             and
             Zeal
             ,
             to
             and
             for
             God
             and
             your
             Country
             ;
             your
             constant
             out-darings
             of
             all
             Plots
             and
             Conspiracies
             .
             (
             witnesse
             ,
             that
             grand
             and
             unparallelled
             Affront
             and
             
               Abuse
               ,
               January
            
             ,
             the
             4.
             1641.
             )
             Yea
             ,
             all
             Violence
             from
             abroad
             ,
             and
             at
             home
             .
             The
             many
             thousand
             Mischeivous
             Machinations
             against
             us
             .
             Your
             continuall
             ,
             and
             indefatigable
             tuggings
             through
             so
             many
             Counterplots
             and
             
               Oxford
               fine-Designes
            
             ,
             the
             like
             ,
             never
             heard
             of
             ,
             nor
             recorded
             ,
             in
             any
             age
             or
             history
             .
             Have
             yee
             not
             most
             unanimously
             kept
             ,
             even
             to
             this
             day
             ,
             (
             and
             ,
             long
             may
             yee
             )
             that
             famous
             
               Act
               of
               Continuation
            
             ,
             even
             miraculously
             sealed
             unto
             you
             by
             the
             
               Royall
               Hand
            
             ?
             Who
             could
             have
             said
             ,
             7
             yeares
             agoe
             ,
             That
             a
             Parliament
             should
             have
             sate
             ,
             at
             all
             again
             ,
             in
             England
             ?
             Much
             lesse
             ,
             a
             Parliament
             to
             sit
             incessantly
             ,
             till
             now
             ,
             at
             Westminster
             ,
             especially
             considering
             that
             forementioned
             intended
             Acheldama
             ,
             or
             
               Field
               of
               Blood
            
             ,
             in
             the
             
               House
               of
               Commons
            
             ,
             by
             those
             armed
             
               ruffianly
               Royalists
            
             ;
             Yea
             ,
             and
             an
             Army
             whom
             yee
             payed
             ,
             when
             they
             were
             plotting
             and
             preparing
             to
             come
             against
             you
             ;
             and
             ,
             as
             it
             were
             ,
             rewarded
             them
             for
             intending
             your
             destruction
             ,
             (
             a
             Bounty
             hardly
             heard
             of
             ,
             in
             other
             ages
             )
             and
             yet
             ,
             for
             all
             these
             ,
             a
             Parliament
             !
             They
             that
             saw
             whole
             Committees
             of
             Nobility
             and
             Gentry
             posting
             to
             York
             ,
             and
             doing
             what
             they
             could
             to
             carry
             the
             very
             Parliament-House
             (
             had
             it
             been
             possible
             )
             along
             with
             them
             .
          
           
           
             And
             ,
             since
             that
             ,
             a
             pestilent
             and
             pernicious
             jugling-juncto
             ,
             or
             Mock-Parliament
             ,
             at
             Oxford
             ,
             and
             yet
             ,
             a
             
               Parliament
               at
               Westminster
            
             !
             They
             that
             knew
             the
             intestine
             -
             Temptings
             ,
             secret
             -
             Sidings
             ,
             and
             perverting
             -
             Partyings
             ,
             made
             within
             your
             own
             Walls
             ,
             and
             yet
             ,
             a
             
               Parliament
               at
               Westminster
            
             !
             A
             Parliament
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             of
             Prayer
             ,
             summoned
             from
             Heaven
             ;
             and
             by
             Prayer
             continued
             ,
             in
             spight
             of
             Hell
             !
             And
             what
             shall
             I
             say
             of
             you
             ,
             most
             Excellent
             Worthies
             ,
             far
             transcending
             ancient
             Romes
             so
             famoused
             grave
             and
             renowned
             Senators
             ?
             Yee
             have
             pulled
             down
             our
             tyrannicall
             Greivances
             ,
             and
             set
             up
             our
             hereditary
             Liberties
             ;
             Which
             ,
             the
             People
             will
             (
             best
             )
             see
             ,
             when
             the
             glistering
             of
             Swords
             is
             over
             (
             the
             eye
             of
             
               popular
               judgement
            
             being
             now
             a
             while
             ,
             dazled
             with
             warre
             )
             every
             Greivance
             ,
             now
             ,
             seeming
             to
             reside
             in
             that
             which
             ,
             so
             ,
             for
             the
             present
             pinches
             .
             Yee
             have
             taken
             down
             ,
             by
             your
             Excellent
             Ordinances
             ,
             most
             of
             Idolatry
             ,
             from
             among
             us
             ,
             not
             suffering
             that
             
               Babylonish
               Harlot
            
             to
             have
             her
             name
             ,
             so
             much
             as
             in
             a
             peice
             of
             Glasse
             ,
             nor
             the
             shadow
             of
             a
             strange
             God
             in
             the
             Walls
             of
             our
             Church-Buildings
             .
             Yee
             have
             Ordinanced
             away
             oppressing
             Prelacy
             ,
             and
             
             Popish-apish
             Innovations
             ,
             and
             Mimicall
             Ceremonies
             ,
             those
             Dark-Lanthornes
             of
             the
             Bishops
             ,
             by
             which
             ,
             they
             (
             insensibly
             )
             thought
             to
             have
             brought
             in
             the
             triple-Crown
             ,
             and
             none
             should
             have
             seen
             it
             ,
             till
             it
             had
             been
             among
             us
             .
             Yee
             have
             
               Ordinanced
               standing-Remedies
            
             for
             standing-Troubles
             ,
             even
             a
             Monethly-Fast
             ,
             or
             Spirituall-Militia
             ;
             and
             are
             not
             wee
             a
             
               hard-hearted
               People
            
             ,
             that
             must
             bee
             comp●lled
             to
             Repentance
             by
             a
             Law
             ?
             Yee
             have
             Ordinanced
             a
             precious
             and
             pious
             
               Solemn
               League
            
             ,
             or
             Covenant
             ,
             to
             tye
             3
             Kingdomes
             together
             to
             their
             God
             ,
             and
             
               One
               to
               another
            
             ,
             if
             it
             might
             bee
             ;
             A
             most
             heavenly
             Engine
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             considering
             there
             are
             so
             many
             Tuggers
             to
             pull
             them
             asunder
             ,
             both
             
               Papists
               ,
               Prelates
            
             ,
             atheisticall
             -
             Malignants
             ,
             and
             unhappily
             ,
             if
             not
             unholily
             ,
             dissenting
             Separatists
             .
             Yea
             ,
             you
             have
             Ordinanced
             a
             reverend
             ,
             religious
             ,
             and
             learned
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
             (
             a
             
               divine
               auxiliarie
            
             ,
             indeed
             )
             to
             promove
             and
             properate
             the
             blessed
             work
             of
             building
             and
             beauti●ying
             Gods
             -
             House
             with
             powerfull
             and
             pure
             Ordinances
             ,
             and
             the
             Kingdome
             with
             a
             thorow
             -
             Reformation
             .
             These
             and
             many
             mo
             such
             like
             admirable
             Advancements
             of
             the
             Lords
             Glory
             have
             yee
             most
             happily
             and
             honourably
             establisht
             and
             effected
             ,
             for
             which
             ,
             Posterity
             shall
             have
             just
             cause
             everlastingly
             to
             praise
             and
             blesse
             the
             Lord
             for
             you
             .
             Finally
             ,
             I
             may
             say
             of
             you
             ,
             both
             renowned
             Houses
             of
             Lords
             and
             Commons
             ,
             as
             Solomon
             of
             his
             
               praise-worthy
               Woman
            
             ,
             Prov.
             31.
             29.
             
             
               Many
               Parliaments
               have
               done
               excellently
               ,
               but
               ,
               This
               present
            
             Parliament
             
               hath
               excelled
               them
               all
            
             .
          
        
         
           
           
             3
             To
             the
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
             .
          
           
             TO
             the
             truely
             venerable
             
               Assembly
               of
               Divines
            
             ,
             whom
             I
             must
             ,
             most
             deservedly
             ,
             congratulate
             for
             your
             
               unwearied
               pains
               ,
               incessant
               disputes
            
             ,
             and
             
               learned
               ,
               toylings
            
             to
             build
             up
             (
             as
             much
             as
             in
             you
             is
             )
             the
             
               House
               of
               God
            
             ,
             to
             a
             glorious
             
               Evangelicall
               structure
            
             ;
             yea
             ,
             and
             for
             your
             holy
             and
             grave
             remindings
             of
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             continually
             ,
             to
             keep
             time
             with
             God
             in
             Victories
             and
             Losses
             ,
             by
             Praises
             and
             Humiliations
             .
             And
             ,
             if
             any
             ask
             mee
             ,
             
               What
               yee
               are
               ,
               now
               ,
               a
               doing
               ?
            
             I
             answer
             ,
             
               Yee
               are
               doing
            
             ;
             yea
             ,
             doing
             the
             Work
             of
             the
             Lord
             ,
             in
             sending
             the
             Word
             abroad
             by
             your
             divine
             Agents
             and
             faithfull
             Factors
             for
             Reformation
             .
             Yee
             are
             praying
             and
             disputing
             us
             out
             of
             our
             distempers
             and
             distractions
             ;
             And
             ,
             shall
             not
             Wee
             bee
             patient
             ,
             untill
             Yee
             (
             by
             Gods
             gracious
             guidance
             and
             assistance
             )
             have
             argued-out
             the
             Truth
             from
             Errour
             ,
             and
             illustrious
             Light
             ,
             from
             Glow-worm-Glistrings
             ,
             and
             too
             evident
             Darknesse
             ?
             God
             forbid
             .
             However
             ,
             
               Reverend
               Gentlemen
            
             ,
             heer
             's
             your
             Comfort
             ,
             your
             Work
             (
             maugre
             all
             unbrotherly
             and
             uncharitable
             prejudice
             )
             is
             with
             your
             God
             ,
             who
             will
             not
             leave
             it
             unrewarded
             .
          
        
         
           
             4.
             
             To
             the
             City
             of
             London
             .
          
           
             TO
             thee
             ,
             most
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             Metropolis
             of
             the
             Kingdom
             ,
             the
             
               City
               of
               London
            
             ,
             who
             deservest
             not
             the
             least
             Congratulation
             in
             this
             our
             
               Panegyrick
               Pyramides
            
             of
             just
             Praises
             ?
             Of
             which
             ,
             I
             may
             most
             justly
             say
             (
             with
             the
             sweet
             Singer
             of
             Israel
             ;
             Psal
             .
             87
             ▪
             3.
             )
             
               Many
               and
               most
               glorious
               things
               are
               spoken
               of
               thee
               ,
               O
               City
               of
               God!
            
             Hast
             not
             Thou
             been
             (
             under
             God
             )
             a
             grand
             -
             Bulwark
             ,
             and
             a
             constant
             Garrison
             to
             the
             Cause
             of
             God
             ?
             Have
             not
             yee
             (
             most
             venerable
             Senators
             and
             renowned
             Commons
             thereof
             )
             been
             a
             glorious
             and
             impregnable
             Reserve
             to
             3
             
               tottering
               Kingdomes
            
             ?
             Doe
             not
             
               Gloucester
               ,
               Newberry
               ,
               Redding
               ,
               Arundell
               ,
               &c.
            
             look
             red
             with
             the
             glorious
             guerdion
             of
             your
             crimson-Conquests
             ?
             Have
             yee
             not
             exchanged
             your
             Shops
             for
             Tents
             ?
             Your
             soft
             and
             
               smooth
               advantages
            
             ,
             at
             home
             ,
             for
             rugged-difficulties
             ,
             and
             rough-dangers
             abroad
             ?
             Have
             you
             not
             been
             an
             admirable
             rich
             Armory
             ,
             and
             a
             munificent
             Magazine
             to
             the
             Lords
             just
             and
             most
             righteous
             Cause
             ?
             Hath
             it
             not
             been
             your
             Artillery
             (
             for
             the
             most
             part
             )
             and
             Ammunition
             ,
             which
             have
             given
             such
             and
             so
             many
             successefull
             Alar●●s
             to
             the
             enemies
             of
             God
             ?
             Have
             not
             your
             happy
             Habitations
             been
             a
             
             Hyding-place
             ,
             and
             a
             safeguarding
             Sanctuary
             ,
             to
             Gods
             afflicted
             Out-casts
             ,
             and
             distressed
             Saints
             ,
             their
             Wives
             and
             Children
             ,
             from
             all
             parts
             (
             almost
             )
             of
             the
             whole
             Kingdom
             ,
             whom
             ,
             yee
             have
             with
             your
             Christian
             Charity
             and
             most
             helpfull
             Hospitality
             nourisht
             and
             cherisht
             with
             the
             Brest-milk
             of
             your
             Love
             and
             Bounty
             ?
             Have
             yee
             not
             been
             ,
             as
             it
             were
             ,
             an
             unexhaustible
             Exchequer
             to
             this
             great
             Cause
             ?
             Witnesse
             the
             wonderfull
             free
             and
             frequent
             disbursments
             of
             your
             money
             out
             of
             your
             Chests
             and
             purses
             ,
             and
             liberall
             Emptyings
             of
             your
             former
             rich
             and
             costly
             
               Cup●oards
               of
               Plate
            
             ,
             all
             to
             enrich
             the
             Gospel
             ,
             and
             advance
             the
             glorious
             Work
             of
             Reformation
             of
             Evils
             in
             Church
             and
             State.
             And
             hath
             not
             this
             your
             zeal
             for
             God
             &
             his
             Truth
             ,
             most
             illustriously
             flamed
             forth
             of
             late
             also
             ,
             in
             that
             most
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             ,
             that
             pious
             and
             prudent
             Remonstrance
             or
             Petition
             of
             yours
             ,
             exhibited
             to
             
               Both
               Houses
            
             of
             
               Parliament
               ,
               May
            
             26.
             1646.
             for
             the
             beating
             down
             of
             Heresies
             ,
             Errours
             ,
             and
             Schismes
             ,
             and
             the
             most
             religious
             advancement
             of
             the
             blessed
             work
             of
             pure
             Reformation
             ,
             and
             a
             holy
             and
             happy
             settled
             Government
             of
             the
             Church
             of
             God
             ?
             Such
             a
             pattern
             and
             monument
             of
             your
             Piety
             and
             godly
             zeal
             ,
             I
             say
             ,
             as
             shall
             remain
             to
             your
             Praise
             ,
             and
             indelible
             renown
             to
             Posterity
             ,
             throughout
             all
             Generations
             .
             And
             hath
             not
             Heaven
             sweetly
             resented
             (
             In
             Christ
             )
             these
             your
             precious
             Expenses
             ,
             and
             fervent
             zeal
             for
             Religion
             ,
             as
             so
             many
             holy
             Hol●causts
             ,
             and
             hath
             ,
             as
             it
             were
             (
             even
             already
             )
             sent
             down
             thanks
             and
             recompence
             of
             your
             Love
             and
             bounty
             ,
             in
             much
             measure
             ,
             into
             your
             Houses
             and
             Habitations
             ?
             Witnesse
             (
             even
             to
             the
             just
             and
             joyfull
             admiration
             of
             your
             Friends
             ,
             and
             the
             envious
             astonishment
             of
             your
             Foes
             )
             the
             constant
             and
             copious
             incomes
             of
             Peace
             and
             
               Plenty
               ,
               Health
            
             and
             Liberty
             ,
             but
             most
             especially
             (
             and
             ,
             which
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             Crowns
             all
             the
             rest
             )
             of
             the
             radiant
             and
             resplendent
             Gospel-Beams
             of
             pure
             and
             powerfull
             Word
             and
             Ordinances
             ;
             No
             leading
             into
             Captivity
             ,
             in
             your
             streets
             ,
             no
             slaughter
             or
             
               schrecvings
               out
            
             of
             your
             Wives
             ,
             Virgins
             ,
             and
             little
             Children
             ,
             nor
             
               Pestilentiall
               Mortality
            
             in
             your
             Houses
             .
             And
             ,
             yee
             are
             (
             and
             that
             ,
             most
             worthily
             )
             for
             all
             these
             so
             rich
             and
             rare
             ,
             so
             many
             and
             marveilous
             Mercies
             ,
             the
             present
             Wonder
             of
             the
             
               whole
               World
            
             ,
             and
             ,
             ever
             ,
             O
             ,
             for
             ever
             ,
             so
             may
             yee
             bee
             the
             Praise
             of
             all
             succeding
             Posterity
             .
          
        
         
           
           
             5
             TO
             our
             War-like
             VVorthies
             .
          
           
             To
             all
             the
             famous
             and
             renowned
             Worthies
             of
             Great-Britaine
             ;
             and
             ,
             first
             ,
             To
             our
             meritoriously
             deare
             ,
             and
             entirely
             beloved
             ,
             loyall
             and
             faithfull
             Brother-Kingdome
             of
             Scotland
             ,
             to
             which
             wee
             are
             everlastingly
             bound
             in
             all
             mutuall
             ,
             and
             reciprocall
             bonds
             of
             Love
             and
             Vnity
             ;
             Whose
             hearts
             ,
             the
             Lord
             did
             so
             affect
             and
             envlame
             with
             Sympathizing
             Love
             and
             Zeal
             to
             his
             glorious
             Cause
             ,
             and
             to
             our
             (
             then
             )
             most
             low
             and
             
               calamitous
               Condition
            
             ,
             that
             with
             most
             brotherly
             ●ervour
             and
             fellow-feeling
             affection
             ,
             they
             entred
             into
             a
             holy
             League
             and
             
               Solemn
               Covenant
            
             with
             us
             ,
             of
             mutuall
             defence
             one
             of
             another
             ;
             Cheerfully
             left
             their
             own
             Country
             and
             Kingdom
             ,
             their
             dearest
             
               Friends
               ,
               Wives
            
             and
             Children
             ,
             and
             (
             through
             many
             difficulties
             and
             distresses
             ,
             in
             a
             bitter
             and
             sore
             pinching
             Winter-march
             ,
             even
             to
             deep
             admiration
             )
             carrying
             their
             lives
             in
             their
             hands
             ,
             came
             in
             unto
             us
             ,
             to
             help
             the
             Lord
             and
             us
             against
             his
             mighty
             and
             our
             most
             malicious
             Enemies
             .
             And
             whom
             ,
             as
             the
             Lord
             made
             the
             main
             and
             principall
             instruments
             of
             the
             beginning
             of
             our
             happinesse
             ,
             both
             in
             saving
             our
             throats
             from
             the
             death-threatning
             knives
             of
             destruction
             ,
             and
             procuring
             us
             a
             most
             unhoped
             and
             unexpectible
             Parliament
             (
             as
             the
             case
             was
             with
             us
             ,
             then
             )
             which
             (
             under
             God
             )
             hath
             been
             the
             fountain
             of
             our
             felicity
             to
             this
             day
             :
             So
             ,
             now
             at
             last
             also
             ,
             the
             Lord
             hath
             made
             choyce
             of
             them
             to
             bee
             the
             Consummators
             ,
             and
             ,
             as
             it
             were
             ,
             the
             main
             fin●shers
             of
             our
             felicity
             ,
             in
             putting
             the
             Person
             of
             the
             King
             into
             their
             hands
             ,
             as
             counting
             them
             faithfull
             to
             improve
             such
             a
             Prize
             to
             the
             best
             advantage
             of
             his
             Glory
             and
             our
             Good
             ,
             if
             wee
             had
             but
             honest
             hearts
             so
             to
             consider
             it
             .
             And
             ,
             heerin
             ,
             more
             especially
             and
             peculiarly
             ,
             to
             his
             Excellency
             ,
             Magnanimous
             and
             Victorious
             
               Generall
               Lesley
            
             ,
             Earl
             of
             Leven
             ,
             most
             worthily
             famous
             among
             us
             ,
             for
             ever
             ,
             both
             for
             this
             famous
             Prize
             ,
             the
             Kings
             Person
             put
             into
             his
             hands
             ;
             And
             for
             his
             most
             renowned
             Courage
             and
             Valour
             at
             Newcastle
             and
             Marston-Moore
             .
             Next
             ,
             To
             his
             Excellency
             ,
             the
             most
             noble
             and
             renowned
             
               Lord
               Generall
               ,
               Robert
            
             Earl
             of
             Essex
             ,
             most
             famous
             ,
             faithfull
             and
             courageous
             at
             Keynton
             and
             Newberry
             .
             To
             the
             most
             valiant
             and
             magnanimous
             present
             Captain-Generall
             ,
             his
             Excellencie
             ,
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             ,
             as
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             at
             
               Naseby
               ,
               Bristol
               .
               &c.
            
             of
             which
             two
             most
             noble
             and
             loyall
             
             Generalls
             ,
             I
             may
             say
             (
             as
             Plutarch
             ,
             in
             his
             Lives
             ,
             did
             of
             those
             two
             renowned
             ancient
             
               Romane-Commanders
               ,
               Fabius
            
             ,
             and
             Marcellus
             ,
             )
             They
             have
             been
             (
             under
             God
             )
             The
             Sword
             and
             Buckler
             of
             the
             Kingdome
             .
             To
             the
             right
             noble
             loyall
             and
             religious
             Robert
             Earl
             of
             Warwick
             ,
             the
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             
               Lord
               High-Admirall
            
             ,
             whose
             Chivalry
             at
             Sea
             ,
             and
             whose
             Seasonable
             Charity
             to
             Lime
             ,
             ought
             never
             to
             bee
             forgotten
             by
             us
             .
             To
             the
             renowned
             Peers
             and
             Patriots
             of
             their
             Country
             ,
             the
             noble
             Earl
             of
             Manchester
             ,
             and
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             noble
             
               Lord
               ,
               Fairfax
            
             ,
             the
             Parliaments
             two
             most
             valiant
             and
             successefull
             Generals
             ,
             both
             in
             the
             North
             and
             
               Associated
               Counties
            
             .
             To
             undaunted
             ,
             and
             never
             Enough
             honoured
             Sir
             
               William
               Waller
            
             ,
             who
             hath
             been
             a
             strong
             Wall
             ,
             and
             brave
             Bulwark
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             to
             this
             Kingdome
             ,
             as
             
               Portsmouth
               ,
               Aulton
               ,
               Alsford
            
             ,
             and
             his
             many
             other
             famous
             Victories
             can
             Witnesse
             .
             To
             magn
             animous
             Sir
             
               William
               Fairfax
            
             ,
             and
             Sir
             
               John
               Meldrum
            
             ,
             those
             two
             most
             Courageous
             Commanders
             ,
             who
             most
             nobly
             spent
             their
             
               best
               blood
            
             ,
             for
             the
             
               best
               Cause
            
             that
             ever
             this
             Kingdom
             undertook
             .
             To
             as
             valiant
             as
             virtuous
             Sir
             
               William
               Brereton
            
             ,
             famous
             for
             his
             valour
             and
             activity
             in
             
               Cheshire
               ,
               Namptwich
            
             ,
             and
             now
             lately
             ,
             at
             
               West
               chester
            
             .
             To
             religious
             and
             magnanimous
             
               Major
               Generall
               Skippon
            
             ,
             that
             most
             pious
             Cornelius
             ,
             and
             Expert
             brave
             Souldier
             ,
             and
             Commander
             ,
             as
             was
             admirably
             evident
             ,
             in
             Cornwall
             ,
             and
             at
             Naseby
             ;
             of
             whom
             it
             was
             said
             ,
             
               Hee
               liv'd
               like
               an
               Angel
               ,
               pray'd
               like
               a
               Saint
               ,
               and
               fought
               like
               a
               Lyon.
            
             To
             never
             sufficiently
             praised
             and
             prized
             ,
             
               Major
               Generall
               Massie
            
             ,
             farre
             more
             worth
             than
             his
             weight
             in
             Massie-Gold
             ,
             as
             the
             famous
             Siege
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Gloucester
             ,
             and
             all
             that
             County
             ,
             and
             the
             adjacent
             parts
             thereof
             can
             most
             copiously
             witnesse
             .
             To
             Renowned
             and
             right
             valiant
             and
             Victorious
             
               Lei●tenant
               Generall
               Cromwel
            
             .
             Those
             valiant
             victorious
             and
             active
             Patriots
             ,
             Sir
             
               John
               Gell
            
             ,
             and
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middleton
            
             .
             Renowned
             Major
             Generall
             Brown
             ;
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorne
             ;
             and
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
             .
             Valiant
             and
             victorious
             Colonell
             Mitton
             ,
             Colonell
             Sydenham
             ,
             Colonell
             Morgan
             ,
             and
             brave
             Captain
             Swanley
             .
             Together
             with
             very
             many
             other
             most
             active
             ,
             loyall
             ,
             and
             most
             Courageous
             Commanders
             ,
             and
             brave
             
               Brittish-Spirited
               Souldiers
            
             ,
             Who
             all
             ,
             most
             like
             unto
             
               Davids
               Worthies
            
             (
             honourably
             Commemorized
             ,
             2
             Sam.
             23.
             )
             have
             made
             themselves
             most
             meritoriously
             famous
             in
             this
             
               Present
               Age
            
             ,
             and
             to
             
               Future
               Posterity
            
             ,
             for
             their
             so
             faithfully
             and
             valiantly
             serving
             thei●
             GenRration
             ;
             Together
             also
             with
             the
             renowned
             Corporations
             ,
             
             and
             invincible
             Garrisons
             of
             
               Hull
               ,
               Gloucester
               ,
               Manchester
               ,
               Coventry
               ,
               Warwick
               ,
               Northampton
               ,
               Stafford
               ,
               Namptiwich
               ,
            
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             
               Plymouth
               ,
               Lyme
            
             ,
             and
             all
             the
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             
               Governours
               ,
               Holders
            
             ,
             and
             Vpholders
             of
             them
             ;
             With
             the
             most
             worthy
             and
             well-deserving
             Counties
             of
             Lancashire
             and
             Kent
             ;
             And
             the
             other
             most
             famous
             and
             faithfull
             Parliamentary-Patriots
             ,
             Cities
             and
             Counties
             ,
             most
             loyally
             and
             lovingly
             appearing
             in
             this
             great
             and
             good
             Cause
             ,
             and
             most
             freely
             and
             forwardly
             jeoparding
             Themselves
             and
             their
             All
             ,
             in
             the
             High-places
             of
             the
             Kingdome
             ;
             yea
             ,
             and
             whose
             gallantry
             of
             Spirits
             ,
             indelible
             Merits
             ,
             undaunted
             Resolutions
             ,
             Memorable
             adventures
             ,
             and
             great
             Engagements
             ,
             even
             to
             
               Life
               ,
               Estates
            
             ,
             and
             all
             that
             was
             most
             neer
             and
             dear
             unto
             them
             ,
             have
             most
             justly
             called
             for
             ,
             yea
             ,
             Commanded
             a
             resounding
             Acknowledgement
             of
             their
             so
             honourable
             and
             heroick
             Actions
             ,
             as
             an
             
               incessant
               Eccho
            
             of
             perpetuated
             Applause
             ,
             to
             all
             succeeding
             Generations
             ,
             Who
             have
             not
             onely
             made
             us
             to
             bee
             their
             deep-debtours
             ;
             but
             even
             the
             Gospel
             too
             together
             with
             all
             the
             Protestant-Churches
             of
             the
             World
             :
             And
             the
             Generations
             that
             are
             yet
             to
             come
             ,
             shall
             pay
             tributary-Honours
             to
             their
             Ashes
             .
             And
             ,
             O
             ,
             that
             this
             
               present
               Generation
            
             would
             plant
             a
             Field
             of
             ever-flourishing
             Laurell
             ,
             and
             fragrant
             Bayes
             unto
             them
             ,
             and
             tell
             their
             Children
             ;
             
               These
               are
               for
               Garlands
               to
               deck
               the
               browes
               of
               all
               these
               our
               renowned
               Worthies
               ,
               who
               have
               not
               been
               afraid
               to
               look
               Death
               in
               the
               face
               ,
               for
               the
               preservation
               and
               maintenance
               of
               their
               more
               than
               Life
               ,
               precious
               Gospell
               and
               Liberties
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             6
             To
             God.
             
          
           
             ANd
             ,
             now
             again
             (
             in
             the
             last
             place
             ,
             as
             in
             the
             first
             )
             since
             the
             Lord
             JEHOVAH
             ,
             our
             Great
             and
             
               Glorious
               Wonder-working
               God
            
             ,
             is
             and
             ought
             to
             bee
             the
             Alpha
             and
             Omega
             ,
             of
             all
             things
             in
             Heaven
             and
             in
             Earth
             ;
             And
             is
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             the
             Authour
             and
             Finisher
             both
             of
             our
             Faith
             and
             of
             all
             our
             Felicity
             ;
             And
             hath
             so
             freely
             and
             so
             fully
             wrought
             and
             done
             
               All
               our
               Works
               ,
               in
               us
               ,
            
             and
             
               for
               us
            
             ;
             And
             so
             admirably
             raised
             up
             all
             these
             Saviours
             ,
             the
             Means
             and
             Instruments
             to
             bee
             thus
             happily
             and
             successefully
             assistant
             to
             us
             :
             For
             all
             these
             
               so
               rich
            
             and
             rare
             ;
             for
             all
             these
             
               so
               many
            
             and
             
               marveilous
               Blessings
               ,
               Benedictions
            
             ,
             and
             Preservations
             ,
             thus
             gra●ciously
             and
             
               gushingly
               
               flowing
               out
            
             and
             
               powred
               down
            
             upon
             Vs
             :
             Therefore
             ,
             I
             say
             ,
             to
             This
             only
             Wise
             God
             of
             Peace
             and
             Power
             ,
             this
             unexhaustible
             overflowing
             Fountan
             of
             
               Free
               Grace
            
             and
             Goodnesse
             ,
             whose
             Wayes
             are
             unsearchable
             ,
             whose
             Power
             is
             unre●istible
             ,
             and
             whose
             unlimited
             Love
             and
             boundlesse
             Bounty
             is
             unexpressible
             ,
             Who
             hath
             ,
             thus
             ,
             done
             abundantly
             above
             All
             that
             wee
             were
             able
             to
             
               ask
               ,
               think
            
             ,
             or
             desire
             ,
             much
             lesse
             (
             in
             the
             least
             measure
             )
             to
             deserve
             ,
             according
             to
             the
             Power
             of
             his
             Spirit
             ,
             wherby
             hee
             is
             able
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             to
             doe
             
               All
               Things
            
             ,
             To
             
               Him
               Alone
            
             ,
             and
             Altogether
             ,
             bee
             all
             Honour
             ,
             and
             
               Glory
               ,
               Dominion
            
             ,
             and
             Praise
             ,
             with
             all
             holy
             Reverence
             ,
             and
             Universall
             
               Obedience
               ▪
            
             in
             the
             Church
             of
             God
             ▪
             by
             
               Jesus
               Christ
            
             ,
             throughout
             all
             Generations
             even
             worldwithout
             end
             .
             Amen
             and
             Amen
             .
          
        
      
       
         
         
           THE
           SONG
           of
           MOSES
           :
           PARAPHRASTICALLY
           And
           Metrically
           applyed
           to
           our
           Present-Purpose
           .
        
         
           
             AS
             A
             Preparative
             whereunto
             ,
             let
             mee
             beseech
             every
             Religious
             Reader
             of
             this
             
               Parliamentary
               Chronicle
            
             ,
             to
             
               rouse
               up
            
             his
             Soule
             and
             
               raise
               up
            
             his
             Spirit
             ,
             with
             this
             fervent
             and
             
               affectionate
               ejaculation
            
             of
             holy
             David
             ,
             that
             Sacred
             and
             
               Sugred
               Singer
            
             of
             Israel
             .
          
        
         
           
             
               Psal
               .
               57.
               7
               ,
               8
               ,
               9
               ,
               10.
               
            
             My
             heart
             is
             fixed
             ,
             O
             God
             ,
             my
             heart
             is
             fixed
             ,
             I
             will
             sing
             and
             give
             Praise
             .
             Awake
             up
             ,
             my
             Glory
             ,
             awake
             ,
             Psaltery
             and
             Harp
             !
             Yea
             ,
             I
             my self
             will
             awake
             ,
             right
             early
             .
             I
             will
             praise
             thee
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             among
             the
             People
             ,
             I
             will
             sing
             unto
             thee
             among
             the
             Nations
             .
             For
             ,
             thy
             Mercy
             is
             great
             unto
             the
             Heavens
             ;
             And
             thy
             Truth
             reacheth
             unto
             the
             Clouds
             .
          
        
         
         
           
             THE
             Song
             of
             Moses
             ,
             paraphrastically
             applyed
             in
             Meeter
             ,
             to
             our
             present
             purpose
             .
          
           
             IF
             ever
             Moses
             had
             just
             cause
             to
             sing
          
           
             The
             
               high-tun'd
               praises
            
             of
             heavens
             glorious
             King
             ,
          
           
             When
             God
             his
             Israel
             out
             of
             Egypt
             brought
          
           
             And
             with
             strong
             Arme
             and
             mighty
             Wonders
             wrought
             ,
          
           
             Them
             ,
             from
             tyrannicall
             Tax-masters
             freed
             ,
          
           
             And
             their
             Deliverance
             ,
             (
             long
             before
             decreed
             )
          
           
             Had
             ,
             now
             ,
             completely
             brought
             to
             passe
             ,
             with
             Fame
             ,
          
           
             And
             all
             his
             People
             gladly
             saw
             the
             same
             ;
          
           
             Themselves
             secure
             on
             Land
             ,
             their
             Foes
             all
             drown'd
             ,
          
           
             And
             they
             had
             (
             thus
             )
             Gods
             Promise
             faithfull
             found
             :
          
           
             Then
             ,
             sure
             ,
             as
             justly
             ,
             it
             to
             us
             belongs
          
           
             
               With
               as
            
             enlarged-hearts
             
               to
               sing
            
             such
             Songs
             ;
          
           
             Even
             us
             ,
             I
             say
             ,
             Gods
             English-Israel
             ,
          
           
             It
             ev'ry-way
             befits
             ,
             becomes
             ,
             as
             well
             ,
          
           
             To
             magnifie
             and
             Omnifie
             Heavens
             name
             ,
          
           
             And
             with
             incessant
             sounds
             of
             Trumps
             of
             Fame
             ,
          
           
             With
             Voice
             and
             Verse
             ,
             with
             tongues
             and
             hands
             and
             hearts
          
           
             Triumphantly
             to
             put
             forth
             our
             best-Parts
             ;
          
           
             And
             with
             
               God-pleasing
               Moses
            
             ,
             thus
             ,
             to
             sing
          
           
             The
             endlesse
             praise
             of
             heavens
             eternall
             King.
             
          
        
         
           
             The
             Song
             .
          
           
             SIng
             praise
             ,
             sing
             praise
             unto
             Jehovah
             high
             ,
          
           
             For
             ,
             hee
             hath
             triumphed
             ,
             most
             gloriously
             ,
          
           
             O're
             all
             our
             foes
             ;
             The
             horse
             and
             
               Rider
               ,
               Hee
            
          
           
             Hath
             tumbled
             down
             to
             deepest
             misery
             .
          
           
             Yea
             ,
             all
             the
             rotten-Rout●
             of
             Romanists
             ,
          
           
             Papists
             and
             Prelates
             ,
             Atheists
             ,
             Royalists
             ,
          
           
             And
             mad-Malignants
             ,
             
               voyd
               of
            
             Grace
             or
             Sense
             ,
          
           
             To
             whom
             ,
             God
             ,
             now
             ,
             hath
             made
             just
             recompense
             .
          
           
             The
             Lord
             is
             our
             sure-strength
             and
             pleasant-Song
             .
          
           
             And
             unto
             him
             ,
             yea
             ,
             him
             alone
             belong
          
           
             The
             precious
             praise
             of
             our
             Salvation
             sweet
             ,
          
           
             Hee
             is
             our
             God
             ,
             let
             us
             (
             as
             is
             most
             meet
             )
          
           
           
             Prepare
             ,
             for
             him
             ,
             a
             holy
             Habitation
          
           
             Who
             is
             our
             God
             ,
             yea
             ,
             God
             of
             all
             our
             Nation
             .
          
           
             Let
             us
             make
             holy-haste
             to
             edifie
             ,
          
           
             His
             glorious
             Church
             ,
             in
             worships
             purity
             .
          
           
             For
             ,
             sure
             ,
             the
             Lord
             's
             a
             
               Man
               of
               War
            
             most
             stout
          
           
             The
             
               Lord
               God
            
             is
             his
             Name
             ,
             the
             world
             throughout
             ;
          
           
             The
             proudest
             Princes
             that
             against
             him
             rose
             ,
          
           
             The
             strongest
             ,
             stoutest
             hosts
             of
             furious
             foes
             ,
          
           
             With
             all
             their
             boldest
             ,
             bravest
             
               Captains
               ,
               Hee
            
          
           
             Hath
             drown'd
             and
             drencht
             in
             Seas
             of
             misery
             ;
          
           
             And
             ,
             like
             a
             Stone
             ,
             made
             them
             sink
             deep
             and
             fall
             ,
          
           
             Death
             and
             destruction
             hath
             them
             swallowed
             all
             .
          
           
             The
             
               Right
               hand
            
             of
             the
             Lord
             is
             most
             Victorious
             ,
          
           
             The
             
               Right
               hand
            
             of
             the
             Lord
             is
             strong
             and
             glorious
             :
          
           
             And
             full
             of
             Power
             ,
             and
             Might
             ,
             and
             Majesty
             ,
          
           
             To
             dash
             in
             peices
             each
             proud
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             And
             in
             the
             Greatnesse
             of
             thy
             glorious
             Might
          
           
             Thou
             hast
             o're
             thrown
             all
             that
             against
             Thee
             fight
             ,
          
           
             And
             mad'st
             their
             swelling
             Pride
             ,
             but
             as
             a
             Bubble
             ,
          
           
             And
             by
             thy
             Wrath
             consumedst
             them
             like
             stubble
             ;
          
           
             And
             with
             thy
             Nostrills
             easie
             Breath
             and
             Blast
             ,
          
           
             The
             swelling
             Waves
             were
             ,
             like
             great
             Banks
             ,
             up
             cast
             ,
          
           
             And
             made
             ,
             on
             heaps
             ,
             to
             stand
             up
             ,
             like
             a
             Wall
             ,
          
           
             And
             ,
             so
             congealed
             that
             they
             could
             not
             fall
             :
          
           
             And
             when
             
               thine
               Enemies
            
             ,
             which
             saw
             this
             sight
             ,
          
           
             (
             Stuft
             and
             stirr'd
             up
             with
             
               rancour
               ,
               rage
            
             ,
             and
             spight
             )
          
           
             Said
             ,
             in
             themselves
             ;
             
               So
               ,
               so
            
             ;
             I
             'le
             ,
             now
             ,
             pursue
             ,
          
           
             I
             'le
             overtake
             ,
             and
             make
             them
             All
             to
             rue
             ,
          
           
             I
             will
             divide
             the
             spoile
             ,
             and
             satisfie
          
           
             My
             utmost
             Lust
             upon
             them
             ,
             till
             they
             dye
             ,
          
           
             I
             'le
             draw
             my
             Sword
             ,
             and
             quickly
             them
             destroy
             ,
          
           
             My
             hand
             shall
             bring
             them
             all
             to
             dire
             annoy
             :
          
           
             And
             thus
             ,
             O
             thus
             ,
             did
             ou●
             proud
             Enemies
          
           
             Resolve
             ,
             o're
             us
             ,
             to
             trea●
             and
             tyrannize
             ,
          
           
             All
             
               England
               ,
               Scotland
               ,
               Ireland
            
             quite
             to
             foil
             ,
          
           
             And
             '
             mongst
             themselves
             ,
             soon
             ,
             to
             divide
             the
             Spoil
             ;
          
           
             But
             ,
             in
             the
             midst
             of
             their
             insulting
             Pride
             ,
          
           
             The
             
               Lord
               Jehovah
            
             blew
             ,
             brought
             back
             the
             tyde
             ,
          
           
             Turn'd
             all
             those
             
               Watery
               Walls
            
             to
             liquid
             Waves
             ,
          
           
             And
             made
             the
             Ocean
             the
             eternall-graves
             ,
          
           
           
             Of
             all
             his
             
               Israels
               foes
            
             ,
             who
             sank
             ,
             like
             Lead
             ,
          
           
             Into
             the
             Seas
             vaste
             depth
             ,
             till
             they
             were
             dead
             .
          
           
             O
             ,
             therefore
             ,
             
               who
               (
               Great
               God
            
             )
             in
             like
             to
             Thee
             ?
          
           
             Who
             ,
             '
             mongst
             all
             gods
             ,
             to
             Thee
             compar'd
             may
             bee
             ?
          
           
             In
             Holinesse
             most
             glorious
             ,
             and
             in
             Praise
             ,
          
           
             Most
             
               fearfull
               ,
               Working
               Wonders
            
             in
             our
             dayes
             !
          
           
             When
             Thou
             thy
             powerfull
             
               Right
               hand
            
             stretchest
             out
             ,
          
           
             Thou
             mak'st
             the
             Earth
             devour
             thy
             Foes
             most
             stout
             ;
          
           
             But
             ,
             Thou
             ,
             in
             thy
             rich
             Grace
             dost
             lead
             along
          
           
             Thy
             
               Chosen
               Flock
            
             ,
             and
             them
             redeem'st
             from
             wrong
             ;
          
           
             And
             ,
             in
             thy
             strength
             ,
             dost
             them
             most
             safely
             guide
             ,
          
           
             And
             ,
             in
             thy
             
               holy
               Habitation
            
             hide
             .
          
           
             The
             Heathens
             shall
             this
             hear
             and
             bee
             afraid
             ,
          
           
             With
             woe
             shall
             Palestina
             bee
             dismaid
             ;
          
           
             The
             Dukes
             of
             Edom
             shall
             astonisht
             bee
             ,
          
           
             And
             ,
             when
             as
             Moabs
             mighty
             Men
             shall
             see
          
           
             Gods
             mighty
             Wonders
             ,
             they
             shall
             tremble
             All
             ,
          
           
             The
             Canaanites
             shall
             moulder
             ,
             melt
             and
             fall
             .
          
           
             Even
             France
             and
             Spain
             ,
             and
             Rome
             and
             Denmark
             bold
             ,
          
           
             Shall
             bee
             amaz'd
             when
             they
             the
             things
             behold
             ,
          
           
             Which
             God
             hath
             d●ne
             for
             
               England
               ,
               Scotland
            
             ,
             and
          
           
             Malignants
             all
             shall
             thus
             astonisht
             stand
             ;
          
           
             And
             ,
             fear
             and
             dread
             shall
             them
             soon
             overtake
             ,
          
           
             And
             Gods
             
               strong
               Arm
            
             ,
             as
             still
             as
             Stones
             them
             make
             ;
          
           
             Till
             all
             thy
             People
             (
             Lord
             )
             
               passe
               over
            
             free
             ,
          
           
             Till
             they
             
               passe
               over
            
             ,
             purchased
             by
             Thee
             ;
          
           
             Till
             Thou
             hast
             brought
             them
             in
             ,
             and
             planted
             ,
             sure
             ,
          
           
             Vpon
             thy
             
               holy
               Mountain
            
             to
             endure
             ;
          
           
             In
             thine
             Inheritance
             ,
             thy
             precious
             Place
             ,
          
           
             Which
             ,
             Thou
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             hast
             made
             ,
             full
             fraught
             with
             Grace
             ,
          
           
             And
             heav'nly
             Glory
             ,
             where
             Thy Self
             doth
             dwel
             ,
          
           
             Thy
             Sanctuary
             ,
             where
             all
             joyes
             excell
             ;
          
           
             By
             thine
             own
             export
             Hand
             most
             rarely
             made
          
           
             To
             all
             Eternity
             establisht
             ,
             staide
             ,
          
           
             Where
             ,
             Thou
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             most
             gloriously
             dost
             Reign
             ,
          
           
             And
             shalt
             for
             ever
             ,
             evermore
             remain
             .
          
           
             For
             why
             ?
             proud
             
               Pharaoh's
               Horse
            
             and
             
               Chariots
               All
            
             ,
          
           
             His
             daring
             
               Horsemen
               ,
               Riders
            
             strong
             and
             tall
             ,
          
           
             Into
             the
             Sea
             ,
             audaciously
             ,
             did
             enter
             ,
          
           
             And
             ,
             durst
             into
             the
             Deep
             ,
             most
             proudly
             venter
             ,
          
           
           
             But
             ,
             sodainly
             ,
             the
             Lords
             great
             Blast
             did
             blow
             ,
          
           
             And
             all
             the
             Waves
             and
             Floods
             did
             backward
             flow
             ;
          
           
             And
             drench
             and
             drown
             them
             All
             ,
             in
             Israels
             eye
             ,
          
           
             Whil●●
             ,
             This
             his
             People
             passed
             over
             dry
             .
          
           
             Thus
             (
             as
             said
             Jethro
             )
             in
             the
             
               very
               Thing
            
          
           
             Wherein
             they
             
               proudly
               dealt
            
             ,
             heavens
             glorious
             King
             ,
          
           
             
               Was
               admirably
            
             farre
             above
             them
             All
             ,
          
           
             And
             into
             utter
             Ruine
             made
             them
             fall
             .
          
           
             And
             ,
             thus
             (
             may
             I
             say
             )
             Englands
             glorious
             King
             ,
          
           
             To
             whom
             (
             so
             justly
             )
             wee
             these
             praises
             sing
             ,
          
           
             Hath
             wondrously
             declar'd
             unto
             us
             All
             ,
          
           
             That
             ,
             in
             the
             Things
             intended
             for
             our
             thrall
             ,
          
           
             
               By
               our
            
             Papistick
             ,
             Atheistick
             Foes
             ,
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Jehovah
             ,
             farre
             above
             them
             rose
             ,
          
           
             And
             tumbled
             them
             into
             the
             Pit
             which
             they
          
           
             Had
             digg'd
             ,
             as
             deep
             as
             Hell
             ,
             for
             our
             decay
             .
          
           
             For
             this
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             this
             great
             deliverance
             ,
          
           
             Our
             Soules
             ,
             our
             Songs
             Thy
             Praise
             doe
             thus
             advance
             ;
          
           
             For
             this
             so
             great
             ,
             so
             gracious
             Love
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
          
           
             Our
             Hearts
             and
             Tongues
             thy
             Praises
             doe
             record
             :
          
           
             For
             this
             so
             mighty
             Mercy
             ,
             glorious
             King
             ,
          
           
             For
             evermore
             wee
             will
             thy
             Praises
             sing
             ,
          
           
             And
             tell
             our
             
               Childrens
               Children
            
             of
             the
             same
             ,
          
           
             That
             they
             ,
             when
             wee
             are
             dead
             ,
             may
             blaze
             thy
             Fame
             ,
          
           
             To
             their
             Posterity
             ,
             for
             evermore
             ;
          
           
             O
             sing
             aloud
             all
             Laud
             and
             Praise
             ,
             therefore
             ,
          
           
             Advance
             ,
             O
             England
             ,
             then
             ,
             thy
             cordiall-voyce
             ,
          
           
             To
             Heav'ns
             
               great
               King
            
             ,
             who
             makes
             us
             thus
             rejoyce
             .
          
           
             Omnis
             Gloria
             solius
             est
             Domini
             .
          
           
             FINIS
             .
          
        
      
       
         
           Imprimatur
           ,
        
         
           
             Ja.
             Cranford
             .
          
           
             Aprill
             4.
             1646.
             
          
        
      
    
     
       
         
         
         
         
           THE
           BVRNING-BVSH
           not
           Consumed
           OR
           ,
           The
           Fourth
           Part
           of
           the
           Parliamentarie-Chronicle
           .
        
         
           ABOUT
           the
           later
           and
           of
           the
           Moneth
           of
           July
           ,
           1644.
           the
           Reader
           may
           bee
           pleased
           to
           remember
           that
           wee
           lest
           the
           Affaires
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           in
           a
           prosperous
           posture
           ,
           and
           Victorious
           condition
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           both
           in
           the
           Northern
           parts
           of
           the
           Land
           ,
           after
           the
           most
           memorable
           and
           renowned
           Victory
           at
           M●●stone-Moore
           ,
           
           neer
           York
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           surrendring
           up
           of
           that
           great
           
             City
             it self
          
           ,
           into
           the
           power
           and
           possession
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           the
           Earl
           of
           Manchesters
           most
           successefull
           advance
           Southward
           ,
           after
           his
           departure
           from
           York
           ,
           with
           his
           conquering
           Army
           :
           As
           also
           in
           the
           Western-parts
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           where
           the
           Lord
           had
           marveilously
           blessed
           the
           proceedings
           four
           most
           noble
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           his
           
           Excellency
           ●he
           Earle
           of
           Essex
           ,
           both
           in
           releeving
           and
           securing
           of
           
             Li●●
             ,
             Plimouth
          
           ,
           and
           other
           straitned
           Towns
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           reducing
           of
           
             Saltash
             ,
             Causam
          
           ,
           S●ellum
           
             Greenvills
             house
             ,
             Mount-Stamford
             ,
             Plimpton
             ,
             
             Barnstable
             ,
             Dartmouth
             ,
          
           and
           War●ham
           ,
           with
           many
           other
           strong
           Holds
           and
           Towns
           in
           those
           parts
           .
        
         
           Now
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           having
           (
           by
           the
           good
           providence
           of
           God
           )
           opportuni●y
           〈…〉
           so
           happily
           〈…〉
           famous
           History
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           〈◊〉
           and
           inevitably
           necessitated
           proceedings
           ,
           and
           managing
           of
           affaires
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           for
           the
           publick
           safety
           and
           subsistence
           thereof
           ,
           against
           the
           destructive
           designes
           of
           the
           pornicious
           and
           viperous
           Adversaries
           thereof
           ,
           
             Atheists
             ,
             Papists
             ,
             Prelates
          
           ,
           and
           besotted
           ,
           yea
           bewitched
           Malignants
           :
           I
           shall
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           by
           Gods
           gracious
           assistance
           and
           the
           Readers
           constant
           candor
           and
           Christian
           patience
           ,
           proceed
           to
           a
           
             Fourth
             part
          
           of
           this
           our
           Parliamentarie-Chronicle
           ,
           which
           ,
           
           for
           Varieties
           sake
           (
           which
           in
           all
           things
           and
           actions
           addes
           delight
           and
           content
           )
           I
           have
           termed
           or
           Entituled
           ,
           The
           
             Burning
             Bush
             not
             Consumed
          
           .
           To
           which
           admirable-wonder
           ,
           shewn
           by
           God
           himself
           to
           Moses
           ,
           
           Exod.
           3.
           2
           ,
           3.
           &c.
           I
           doubt
           not
           but
           wee
           shall
           make
           a
           most
           full
           and
           fit
           resemblance
           and
           allusion
           ,
           in
           the
           admirable
           providentiall
           passages
           of
           this
           ensuing
           History
           .
           For
           ▪
           as
           the
           Angel
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           or
           ,
           as
           some
           ,
           the
           
             Lord
             Christ
             himself
          
           ,
           appearing
           unto
           Moses
           in
           a
           flame
           of
           fire
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           a
           Bush
           which
           Burned
           and
           was
           not
           consumed
           ,
           called
           unto
           Moses
           ,
           (
           who
           voluntarily
           turning
           toward
           it
           ,
           exprest
           his
           desire
           to
           see
           this
           strange
           sight
           ,
           how
           it
           came
           to
           passe
           ,
           that
           the
           Bush
           ,
           so
           ,
           burning
           was
           not
           consumed
           )
           to
           draw
           neer
           unto
           it
           ,
           and
           to
           put
           off
           his
           shooes
           from
           his
           feet
           ,
           in
           regard
           of
           the
           place
           of
           
             Gods
             presence
          
           .
           So
           ,
           I
           shall
           now
           earnestly
           desire
           the
           godly
           Reader
           (
           in
           the
           sight
           and
           〈◊〉
           of
           this
           most
           admirable
           and
           renowned
           History
           of
           the
           
             Burning
             estate
          
           of
           our
           ●ottering
           State
           and
           Kingdome
           ,
           
           all
           on
           fire
           with
           intestine
           furious
           flames
           of
           threatned
           ruine
           and
           confusion
           ,
           yet
           ,
           to
           this
           day
           ,
           even
           miraculously
           preserved
           ,
           by
           the
           
             All-saving
             presence
          
           of
           the
           Lords
           mighty
           protection
           and
           preservation
           ,
           dwelling
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           it
           ,
           whereby
           it
           is
           not
           (
           nor
           hath
           been
           ,
           long
           ere
           this
           ,
           as
           otherwise
           it
           had
           been
           )
           utterly
           consumed
           and
           turned
           into
           ashes
           of
           desolation
           and
           d●struction
           .
           I
           shall
           now
           therefore
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           desire
           the
           godly
           Reader
           ,
           to
           put
           off
           the
           shooes
           of
           prejudicacy
           and
           sinister
           construction
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           draw
           neer
           ,
           and
           seriously
           to
           peruse
           and
           take
           speciall
           notice
           of
           these
           
             miracles
             of
             mercy
          
           and
           divine
           providence
           ,
           with
           the
           〈◊〉
           (
           but
           〈◊〉
           )
           〈◊〉
           of
           Christian
           candor
           and
           
             singlenesse
             of
             heart
          
           and
           affection
           ,
           and
           seeing
           them
           ,
           greatly
           and
           graciously
           to
           admire
           and
           adore
           the
           infinite
           riches
           of
           the
           free
           grace
           and
           goodnesse
           of
           Him
           ,
           that
           thus
           
             dwelt
             in
             the
             Bush
          
           ,
           for
           it
           s
           so
           rare
           and
           unspeakable
           preservation
           .
        
         
         
           
           And
           thus
           ,
           now
           ,
           let
           us
           accordingly
           come
           neer
           to
           behold
           this
           Wonder
           ;
           And
           for
           the
           first
           part
           and
           apparition
           thereof
           which
           presents
           it self
           to
           our
           eyes
           and
           understanding
           ,
           and
           wherewith
           I
           shall
           begin
           this
           Moneth
           of
           mighty
           and
           even
           miraculous
           preservations
           ,
           in
           this
           
             Burning
             Bush
          
           of
           our
           present
           Parliaments
           great
           affaires
           ,
           and
           necessitated
           Armes
           and
           negotiations
           ,
           shall
           bee
           of
           that
           most
           famous
           ,
           faithfull
           ,
           active
           ,
           and
           successefull
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Massie
           :
           Who
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           August
           1644.
           by
           his
           own
           Letter
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           certified
           us
           of
           a
           very
           brave
           defeat
           which
           he
           had
           given
           to
           the
           Kings
           fiery
           Furies
           ,
           and
           Cosmorant-like
           devourers
           ,
           the
           Cavaliers
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Colonell
           Mynne
           ,
           which
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           shall
           heer
           insert
           ,
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           Printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           of
           
             Parliament
             ,
             August
          
           6.
           1644.
           
        
         
           
             
               To
               the
               Honourable
               
                 William
                 Lenthall
              
               Esquire
               ,
               Speaker
               to
               the
               Honourable
               House
               of
               Commons
               .
            
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               KNowing
               the
               affaires
               of
               the
               Parliament
               so
               many
               and
               so
               weighty
               that
               their
               time
               is
               precious
               ,
               
               and
               therefore
               a
               tedious
               relation
               not
               so
               sutable
               to
               them
               ,
               having
               by
               this
               Post
               more
               fully
               related
               in
               my
               Letter
               unto
               the
               Lords
               and
               Gentlemen
               of
               the
               
                 Committee
                 of
                 both
                 Kingdomes
              
               ;
               it
               being
               their
               command
               I
               at
               all
               times
               should
               so
               doe
               .
               I
               shall
               intreat
               you
               to
               excuse
               mee
               unto
               them
               at
               this
               time
               ,
               who
               shall
               suddenly
               ,
               God
               willing
               ,
               enform
               and
               render
               unto
               them
               ,
               a
               more
               perfect
               account
               of
               both
               the
               late
               following
               passages
               both
               of
               Gods
               displeasure
               ,
               yet
               afterward
               Mercy
               unto
               us
               .
               That
               upon
               Friday
               last
               ,
               Colonell
               Generall
               Mynne
               being
               entred
               into
               our
               parts
               with
               a
               considerable
               strength
               both
               of
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               ,
               I
               had
               appointed
               a
               Party
               both
               of
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               ,
               to
               March
               with
               mee
               to
               have
               met
               with
               the
               enemy
               ,
               who
               was
               within
               three
               or
               foure
               miles
               of
               our
               Garrison
               ,
               plundring
               and
               spoyling
               the
               Country
               .
               Having
               therefore
               ,
               given
               order
               to
               Major
               Hammond
               ,
               my
               Major
               of
               Horse
               ,
               to
               draw
               out
               the
               Horse
               ,
               and
               Major
               Gray
               ,
               my
               Lord
               Stamfords
               Major
               ,
               to
               draw
               out
               the
               Foot
               ,
               both
               having
               been
               with
               me
               for
               orders
               therein
               ;
               &
               they
               meeting
               in
               my
               lodging
               neer
               the
               door
               ,
               
               it
               so
               fell
               out
               ,
               that
               through
               some
               exceptions
               of
               Major
               Gray
               ,
               taken
               at
               Major
               Hammond
               ,
               at
               a
               Councell
               of
               Warre
               ,
               they
               entring
               into
               the
               street
               ,
               upon
               departure
               from
               mee
               ,
               upon
               a
               blow
               given
               by
               Major
               Gray
               to
               Major
               Hamm●id
               ,
               they
               drew
               their
               swords
               upon
               each
               other
               ,
               where
               and
               at
               which
               time
               
               Major
               Gray
               received
               his
               deaths
               wound
               ,
               whereupon
               our
               Foot
               Souldiers
               fell
               into
               a
               high
               discontent
               and
               quarrell
               ;
               which
               ,
               notwithstanding
               it
               pleased
               the
               Lord
               so
               to
               appease
               that
               I
               presumed
               to
               goe
               forward
               with
               my
               Designe
               and
               to
               march
               on
               .
               And
               the
               next
               day
               in
               the
               morning
               wee
               met
               with
               the
               enemy
               at
               Kidmarl●y
               ,
               entred
               fight
               with
               them
               ,
               when
               by
               Gods
               great
               hand
               of
               mercy
               to
               us
               ,
               wee
               slew
               their
               Generall
               Mynne
               ,
               
               with
               some
               other
               Officers
               ,
               and
               about
               an
               hundred
               Souldiers
               ,
               and
               took
               prisoners
               of
               them
               ,
               one
               Lieutenant
               Colonell
               Passey
               ,
               Major
               
                 John
                 Buller
              
               ,
               seven
               Captaines
               ,
               three
               Lieutenants
               ,
               five
               Ensignes
               ,
               and
               twelve
               Sergeants
               with
               other
               Officers
               and
               men
               of
               note
               ,
               and
               of
               common
               Souldiers
               about
               three
               hundred
               ;
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               enemy
               fled
               and
               escaped
               ,
               some
               to
               Lidbury
               ,
               whither
               our
               Horse
               pursued
               them
               :
               But
               by
               reason
               of
               another
               body
               of
               strength
               come
               from
               Worcester
               ,
               of
               about
               two
               hundred
               Horse
               ,
               and
               five
               hundred
               Foot
               ,
               comming
               and
               advancing
               in
               our
               sight
               ,
               purposing
               to
               have
               joyned
               with
               Colonell
               Mynne
               ,
               wee
               thought
               it
               more
               safe
               to
               gather
               up
               our
               stragling
               pursuers
               ,
               and
               make
               our
               march
               back
               to
               Ridmarly
               with
               safety
               ,
               and
               to
               make
               good
               our
               obtained
               Victory
               ,
               and
               there
               to
               expect
               the
               advancing
               enemy
               ;
               rather
               than
               presumptuously
               to
               hazzard
               our selves
               and
               the
               rest
               ,
               in
               seeking
               the
               enemy
               with
               our
               tyred
               Horse
               ,
               and
               wearyed
               Foot
               ,
               and
               so
               they
               retreated
               to
               Lidbury
               ,
               and
               we
               to
               Glocester
               ,
               where
               we
               have
               much
               cause
               to
               magnifie
               the
               Almighties
               goodnesse
               to
               us
               ,
               and
               to
               sing
               incessant
               praises
               to
               him
               for
               the
               same
               .
               Our
               losse
               was
               ,
               only
               ,
               that
               Colonell
               Harley
               was
               shot
               in
               his
               left
               arme
               ,
               but
               no
               danger
               to
               his
               life
               or
               health
               ,
               praised
               bee
               God
               ;
               and
               who
               like
               a
               most
               gallant
               and
               valiant
               Gentleman
               indeed
               ,
               behaved
               himself
               in
               this
               fight
               ;
               and
               the
               rest
               also
               did
               like
               very
               brave
               men
               ;
               Two
               or
               three
               of
               our
               Souldiers
               were
               slain
               ,
               but
               ,
               praised
               bee
               the
               Lord
               ,
               not
               one
               Officer
               ,
               and
               not
               passing
               foure
               or
               fire
               more
               wounded
               .
               Thus
               much
               at
               present
               ,
               I
               thought
               it
               my
               duty
               to
               signifie
               from
               my self
               ,
               whose
               faithfulnesse
               shall
               ever
               bee
               manifest
               in
               the
               Parliaments
               Service
               and
               Cause
               ,
               being
               unto
               Your self
               ,
               Sir
               ,
               a
               most
               thankfull
               acknowledger
               of
               your
               many
               favours
               ,
               and
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 Edward
                 Massie
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           ABout
           the
           eighth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           also
           came
           credible
           information
           by
           Letters
           to
           London
           from
           We●
           ,
           that
           that
           most
           valiant
           ,
           loyall
           and
           active
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Mition
           ,
           Governour
           
           of
           Oswestre
           ,
           and
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           (
           to
           lessen
           our
           danger
           of
           Prince
           Roberts
           going
           Westward
           against
           the
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           )
           joyning
           together
           with
           about
           three
           hundred
           Horse
           and
           foure
           hundred
           Foot
           ,
           
           marched
           from
           thence
           ,
           to
           
             Welch
             pool
          
           in
           Montgomery
           ,
           in
           Wales
           ,
           two
           long
           miles
           distant
           ,
           at
           which
           place
           ,
           that
           bold
           and
           bloody
           
             Prince
             of
             Plunderers
          
           ,
           his
           own
           Regiment
           of
           Horse
           were
           quartered
           ,
           and
           where
           they
           suddenly
           falling
           on
           his
           sleepy
           and
           secure
           Cavaliers
           ,
           early
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           they
           killed
           Ruperts
           own
           Cornet
           ,
           who
           refused
           quarter
           which
           was
           proffered
           him
           ,
           took
           so
           many
           Horse
           that
           they
           mounted
           most
           of
           their
           Foot
           home
           again
           ,
           
           even
           above
           three
           hundred
           ;
           they
           also
           took
           about
           an
           hundred
           Prisoners
           ,
           besides
           three
           Captaines
           ,
           three
           Cornets
           ,
           three
           Quartermasters
           ,
           and
           divers
           other
           Officers
           ,
           with
           much
           Armes
           and
           Baggage
           :
           But
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Dallison
          
           ,
           (
           brother
           to
           Popish
           Dallison
           the
           Lawyer
           )
           who
           commanded
           those
           Horse
           ,
           had
           the
           unfortunate
           happinesse
           to
           scape
           away
           ,
           
           and
           for
           haste
           was
           faine
           to
           run
           away
           only
           in
           his
           shirt
           ,
           and
           left
           his
           breeches
           behinde
           him
           (
           such
           a
           strait
           hee
           was
           put
           unto
           )
           wherein
           was
           found
           a
           Letter
           to
           
             Prince
             Robber
          
           ,
           which
           hee
           intended
           that
           morning
           to
           have
           sent
           to
           his
           impious
           Highnesse
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           came
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           to
           London
           ,
           that
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           that
           valiant
           and
           loyall
           Commander
           in
           Armes
           ,
           assisted
           with
           that
           much
           honoured
           and
           worthy
           Gentleman
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Anthony
             Ashley-Cooper
          
           ,
           Knight
           and
           Baronet
           ,
           having
           some
           time
           lyen
           before
           Wareham
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           Town
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           about
           foure
           miles
           from
           Pool
           ;
           Now
           at
           length
           gave
           a
           fierce
           assault
           upon
           the
           Town
           ,
           had
           gained
           the
           outworks
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           Enemy
           sent
           a
           Drum
           for
           a
           Parly
           ,
           which
           being
           granted
           ,
           a
           respit
           for
           an
           answer
           was
           desired
           by
           the
           Town
           ,
           till
           next
           morning
           ,
           but
           this
           would
           not
           bee
           yeelded
           to
           ,
           nor
           for
           any
           longer
           time
           than
           one
           houre
           :
           whereupon
           the
           Town
           of
           Wareham
           (
           upon
           Articles
           of
           faire
           agreement
           )
           was
           surrendred
           unto
           them
           ,
           and
           the
           one
           thousand
           two
           hundred
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           which
           lay
           before
           it
           ,
           was
           immediately
           designed
           to
           march
           further
           Westward
           to
           Colonell
           Middleton
           .
           
           Now
           heer
           also
           I
           must
           farther
           inform
           the
           Reader
           ,
           that
           this
           strong
           Town
           was
           especially
           so
           soon
           surrendred
           by
           reason
           of
           a
           Letter
           sent
           from
           the
           Lord
           of
           Inchiquin
           out
           of
           Ireland
           to
           his
           brother
           ,
           Lievtenant
           Colonell
           
             O
             Brian
          
           ,
           then
           Governour
           of
           Wareham
           ,
           in
           his
           said
           brothers
           absence
           ,
           in
           which
           Letter
           the
           said
           Lord
           of
           Inchiquin
           had
           declared
           .
           
             That
             his
             resolution
             wa●
             to
             stand
             firm
             
             to
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             and
             to
             live
             and
             die
             in
             the
             defence
             of
             their
             Cause
             ,
             which
             ●ee
             now
             most
             clearly
             saw
             was
             in
             the
             right
             ,
             and
             that
             the
             Kings
             party
             bad
             meerly
             abused
             them
             all
             ,
             and
             sought
             the
             certain
             subversion
             of
             (
             the
             true
             )
             Br●testant
             Religion
             ,
             both
             in
          
           England
           
             and
             in
          
           Ireland
           ,
           
             and
             therefore
             desired
             him
             that
             hee
             would
             seriously
             consider
             of
             the
             same
             ,
             and
             speedily
             surrender
             the
             Town
             of
          
           Wareham
           
             to
             the
             use
             of
             the
          
           Parliament
           .
           Which
           Letter
           being
           read
           to
           the
           Souldiers
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           they
           were
           all
           ,
           for
           the
           most
           part
           ,
           willing
           to
           have
           the
           Town
           surrendred
           ,
           onely
           some
           few
           Irish
           Rebells
           were
           averse
           ,
           upon
           whose
           obstinate
           deniall
           ,
           they
           were
           presently
           dispatcht
           out
           of
           the
           way
           ,
           and
           cut
           off
           by
           the
           other
           Souldiers
           ,
           in
           part
           of
           requitall
           of
           the
           Protestant
           blood
           ,
           which
           they
           and
           their
           barbarous
           and
           bloody
           brethren
           had
           shed
           in
           Ireland
           ;
           And
           the
           said
           Lievtenant
           Colonell
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           his
           Souldiers
           presently
           declared
           themselves
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           hee
           also
           prevailed
           so
           far
           with
           his
           Souldiers
           that
           five
           hundred
           of
           them
           took
           the
           Covenant
           ,
           and
           were
           willing
           to
           bee
           shipt
           away
           for
           Munster
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           to
           assist
           his
           brother
           ,
           the
           foresaid
           Lord
           of
           Inchiquin
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           Parliament
           Forces
           in
           the
           said
           Province
           ,
           against
           the
           Irish
           Rebells
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           tenth
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           Letters
           out
           of
           Staffordshire
           advertised
           ,
           that
           Bagot
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           Litchfield
           ,
           had
           caused
           twelve
           of
           his
           bravest
           Horses
           to
           bee
           breathed
           and
           rid
           abroad
           some
           few
           miles
           ,
           
           to
           take
           the
           fresh
           air
           ,
           forsooth
           ;
           which
           being
           so
           abroad
           ,
           they
           were
           all
           suddenly
           surprised
           and
           snapt
           up
           ,
           by
           a
           party
           of
           about
           twenty
           Horse
           of
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Stafford
           ,
           who
           had
           been
           scou●ing
           abroad
           ,
           upon
           some
           discovery
           ,
           and
           were
           informed
           thereof
           ,
           and
           got
           between
           them
           and
           home
           ,
           and
           took
           them
           all
           ,
           and
           safely
           carried
           them
           away
           with
           them
           ;
           which
           said
           twelve
           Horses
           were
           of
           that
           value
           and
           estimation
           with
           the
           Governour
           ,
           that
           bee
           offered
           a
           thousand
           pound
           to
           have
           had
           them
           again
           ,
           but
           could
           not
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           sixteenth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           wee
           also
           received
           a
           perfect
           and
           faithfully
           satisfying
           relation
           of
           the
           certainty
           of
           the
           thrice
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Earle
           of
           Manchesters
           victorious
           proceedings
           ,
           
           and
           farther
           advance
           in
           those
           Norther●
           parts
           from
           Dorcaster
           (
           after
           that
           most
           famous
           Victory
           at
           Marston-Moor
           ,
           〈◊〉
           York
           ,
           which
           the
           Lord
           of
           Hosts
           gave
           us
           )
           testified
           under
           the
           hand
           ,
           and
           by
           the
           Letter
           of
           that
           Reverend
           and
           truely
           pious
           Gentleman
           ,
           Mr.
           Goods
           ,
           Chaplain
           to
           the
           said
           Noble
           Earl
           ,
           which
           〈◊〉
           sent
           to
           his
           reverend
           and
           religious
           brother-Minister
           and
           fellow
           〈◊〉
           in
           to
           the
           said
           Earl
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Sim●on
             Ash
          
           ,
           then
           in
           London
           .
           〈◊〉
           
           whereof
           I
           have
           been
           ●●tracted
           ,
           which
           was
           ,
           briefly
           ,
           this
           :
           That
           the
           most
           Noble
           and
           Victorious
           Earl
           of
           Manchester
           being
           upon
           his
           advance
           (
           according
           to
           order
           and
           agreement
           between
           the
           three
           renowned
           Generals
           at
           〈◊〉
           )
           from
           Doncaster
           and
           Blyth
           ,
           they
           c●me
           to
           Wors●p
           about
           eight
           miles
           from
           Blyth
           .
           At
           which
           time
           of
           his
           Lordships
           being
           there
           ,
           Welbeck
           (
           the
           Earl
           of
           Newcastles
           own
           dwelling-house
           ,
           wherein
           was
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           
           and
           where
           most
           of
           the
           Gentry
           of
           those
           parts
           of
           that
           County
           had
           laid
           up
           their
           Plate
           and
           〈◊〉
           goods
           )
           having
           been
           summoned
           and
           besieged
           some
           dayes
           before
           ,
           by
           his
           Lordships
           forces
           ,
           was
           now
           surrendred
           to
           them
           upon
           composition
           and
           Articles
           of
           Agreement
           ;
           And
           whereas
           all
           the
           Souldiers
           in
           it
           ●ad
           liberty
           to
           march
           away
           with
           their
           Armes
           and
           one
           price
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           whither
           they
           pleased
           ,
           there
           were
           not
           aboue
           thirty
           men
           of
           two
           hundred
           ,
           who
           took
           away
           any
           Armes
           ,
           but
           rather
           desired
           that
           they
           might
           depart
           peaceably
           to
           their
           own
           homes
           ;
           only
           there
           was
           a
           broken
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           which
           went
           from
           thence
           with
           the
           foresaid
           thirty
           foot
           unto
           Bever-castle
           .
           This
           place
           was
           taken
           without
           any
           great
           noise
           ,
           nothing
           appearing
           there
           but
           friendship
           and
           civility
           when
           the
           House
           was
           surrendred
           .
           Heer
           wee
           took
           eight
           or
           nine
           great
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           some
           bigget
           ,
           some
           lesser
           ,
           with
           good
           store
           of
           M●●ch
           ,
           Bullet
           ,
           and
           two
           hundred
           Muskets
           .
           The
           keeping
           of
           this
           House
           was
           committed
           to
           the
           care
           of
           Colonell
           Tiber●ay
           ,
           a
           Commander
           of
           Nottingham
           Garrison
           ,
           because
           the
           House
           is
           in
           Nottinghamshire
           .
           There
           were
           left
           therein
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Newcastles
           three
           Daughters
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Widdringtons
           children
           ,
           with
           others
           into
           very
           peaceable
           manner
           ,
           without
           any
           great
           disturbance
           to
           themselves
           or
           their
           families
           there
           .
           After
           this
           ,
           this
           noble
           and
           victorious
           Generall
           ,
           the
           virtuous
           and
           valourous
           Earl
           of
           Manchester
           advanced
           farther
           ,
           and
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           his
           Army
           (
           consisting
           of
           〈◊〉
           thousand
           two
           hundred
           Foot
           and
           a
           Regiment
           of
           Horse
           ,
           commanded
           by
           Major-Generall
           Grawford
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Pickering
           ,
           with
           three
           of
           their
           biggest
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           )
           to
           take
           〈…〉
           ,
           a
           strong
           hold
           in
           Yorkshire
           ,
           wherein
           were
           a
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           and
           two
           hundred
           foot
           ▪
           strongly
           fortifyed
           with
           abroad
           and
           deep
           Tre●●
           of
           eighteen
           foot
           deep
           ,
           
           and
           water
           in
           it
           ,
           a
           strong
           〈◊〉
           work
           〈◊〉
           will
           round
           of
           two
           yards
           thick
           ,
           eight
           〈◊〉
           of
           Iron
           Ordnance
           and
           two
           Morter-peices
           .
           Our
           forces
           being
           come
           nee●●●his
           Castle
           ,
           s●nt
           them
           three
           〈…〉
           which
           did
           〈…〉
           after
           which
           they
           sent
           〈…〉
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           who
           shot
           〈…〉
           at
           the
           〈◊〉
           ,
           two
           of
           which
           
           shots
           came
           very
           neer
           and
           hardly
           mist
           him
           ,
           
           and
           they
           flourishing
           their
           Swords
           cryed
           out
           they
           would
           have
           no
           other
           parley
           :
           Where
           upon
           ours
           advanced
           into
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           there
           quartered
           that
           night
           ,
           in
           which
           night
           and
           next
           day
           they
           raised
           two
           batteries
           within
           threescore
           yards
           of
           the
           Enemies
           out-works
           ,
           whereon
           our
           Ordnance
           fell
           to
           play
           upon
           them
           ,
           and
           did
           as
           much
           execution
           on
           the
           walls
           as
           peices
           of
           their
           bignesse
           could
           doe
           ,
           the
           greatest
           being
           but
           a
           Demiculverin
           ,
           and
           after
           about
           foure
           and
           twenty
           houres
           playing
           and
           plying
           thus
           with
           their
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           finding
           it
           would
           protract
           too
           much
           time
           to
           lie
           thus
           battering
           with
           their
           pieces
           ,
           they
           resolved
           to
           send
           to
           my
           Lord
           Fairfax
           for
           the
           Queens
           pocket-pistall
           and
           a
           whole
           Culverin
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           were
           soon
           brought
           thither
           and
           presently
           mounted
           ,
           and
           the
           next
           morning
           betimes
           ,
           after
           their
           comming
           ,
           those
           three
           began
           to
           play
           ,
           which
           did
           very
           great
           execution
           upon
           one
           side
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           brought
           the
           strong
           walls
           thereof
           down
           into
           the
           trenches
           and
           made
           a
           perfect
           breach
           ;
           And
           the
           noble
           Major-Generall
           having
           prepared
           all
           things
           in
           a
           readinesse
           for
           storming
           the
           Castle
           ,
           both
           Faggots
           ,
           Ladders
           ,
           and
           other
           accommodations
           thereunto
           digested
           the
           form
           of
           storming
           by
           a
           Councell
           of
           Warre
           it
           was
           resolved
           to
           send
           another
           Summons
           to
           the
           Castle
           which
           produced
           a
           present
           Treaty
           between
           three
           Gentlemen
           sent
           out
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           three
           like
           men
           of
           our
           party
           ,
           who
           speedily
           concluded
           the
           surrender
           of
           the
           Castle
           upon
           fair
           Articles
           .
           Wee
           took
           in
           this
           Castle
           foure
           hundred
           Armes
           ,
           
           besides
           the
           great
           Gunnes
           afore-mentioned
           ,
           twelve
           barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           much
           Match
           ,
           twenty
           tuns
           of
           great
           Iron-shot
           ,
           about
           foure
           hundred
           pounds
           worth
           of
           Corn
           ,
           Beef
           ,
           Bacon
           ,
           Cheese
           ,
           and
           other
           provisions
           ,
           all
           which
           and
           many
           other
           things
           (
           except
           an
           hundred
           Muske●s
           and
           a
           Morter-peice
           ,
           
           which
           were
           brought
           away
           )
           were
           left
           in
           the
           Castle
           for
           supply
           thereof
           ,
           the
           Country
           thereabout
           giving
           my
           Lords
           Souldiers
           five
           hundred
           pound
           among
           them
           for
           〈◊〉
           good
           service
           against
           this
           place
           .
        
         
           Shortly
           after
           this
           the
           noble
           Major-Generall
           ,
           having
           left
           Colonell
           Bright
           ,
           a
           Commander
           of
           my
           Lord
           Fairfaxes
           ,
           and
           a
           party
           of
           Foot
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           by
           order
           from
           the
           most
           noble
           Earl
           of
           Manchestor
           ,
           advanced
           toward
           B●wzar
           ,
           alias
           ,
           〈…〉
           ,
           about
           eight
           miles
           from
           Sheffeild
           ,
           
           it
           being
           another
           strong
           House
           of
           Marquesse
           Newcastles
           in
           
             Darby
             shire
          
           ,
           which
           was
           well
           man●●d
           with
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           strengthened
           with
           great
           Guns
           ,
           one
           whereof
           carryed
           eighteen
           pound
           bullet
           ,
           others
           nine
           pound
           ,
           and
           it
           had
           strong
           works
           about
           
           it
           ,
           yet
           this
           Castle
           also
           upon
           summons
           ,
           was
           soon
           surrendred
           up
           to
           my
           Lords
           Forces
           ,
           upon
           faire
           and
           moderate
           Articles
           granted
           to
           them
           .
           
           It
           pleased
           God
           to
           give
           us
           in
           this
           Castle
           of
           Boulsover
           ,
           an
           hundred
           and
           twenty
           Muskets
           ,
           besides
           Pikes
           ,
           Halberts
           ,
           &c.
           
           Also
           one
           Iron
           Drake
           ,
           some
           leaden
           bullets
           ,
           two
           Morter-peices
           ,
           some
           other
           Drakes
           ,
           nine
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           with
           a
           proportion
           of
           Match
           ,
           some
           Victuals
           for
           our
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           some
           plunder
           .
           Immediately
           also
           after
           this
           ,
           
           they
           all
           marched
           to
           Staley-House
           ,
           which
           was
           strongly
           fortified
           ,
           but
           upon
           our
           Armies
           advance
           to
           it
           ,
           it
           was
           soon
           surrendred
           also
           ,
           upon
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           wee
           had
           twelve
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           two
           hundred
           and
           thirty
           Muskets
           ,
           an
           hundred
           and
           fifty
           Pikes
           ;
           And
           Mr.
           
             John
             Fretchwell
          
           (
           who
           had
           long
           held
           the
           House
           fortified
           with
           strong
           Works
           ,
           for
           the
           service
           of
           the
           King
           )
           being
           then
           convinced
           of
           the
           goodnesse
           of
           our
           cause
           ,
           did
           very
           freely
           and
           voluntarily
           render
           to
           the
           Major-Generall
           all
           the
           Armes
           aforesaid
           ,
           
           with
           much
           other
           Ammunition
           .
           From
           hence
           ,
           shortly
           after
           ,
           they
           also
           advanced
           to
           Wingfeild-Mannour
           ,
           about
           eight
           miles
           distant
           ,
           which
           House
           had
           been
           long
           besieged
           by
           Darby
           Forces
           ,
           but
           was
           not
           ,
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           taken
           ,
           nor
           likely
           to
           bee
           ,
           without
           more
           assistance
           ,
           which
           also
           upon
           the
           advance
           of
           our
           Forces
           ,
           God
           delivered
           into
           our
           hands
           ,
           as
           in
           its
           due
           and
           proper
           place
           ,
           wee
           shall
           make
           more
           particular
           mention
           thereof
           ;
           and
           thereby
           most
           of
           the
           Northern
           parts
           were
           cleared
           ,
           as
           far
           as
           Newark
           ,
           save
           only
           Pomfret-castle
           ,
           and
           some
           few
           other
           strong
           Houses
           or
           Holds
           beyond
           York
           .
           In
           all
           which
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           made
           this
           most
           Noble
           and
           renowned
           Earl
           of
           Manchester
           ,
           a
           most
           victorious
           and
           glorious
           instrument
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           eighteenth
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           in
           the
           time
           of
           the
           
             Lord
             Generals
          
           unhappy
           enclosure
           in
           heathenish
           (
           I
           had
           almost
           said
           hellish
           )
           Cornwall
           ,
           by
           the
           Kings
           Forces
           ,
           who
           also
           at
           that
           time
           were
           in
           no
           little
           straits
           for
           want
           of
           provision
           for
           his
           Army
           also
           ,
           and
           was
           therefore
           forced
           to
           send
           into
           Sommersetshire
           for
           supplies
           therein
           ;
           wherof
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Middleton
           watchfully
           having
           gotten
           intelligence
           ,
           
           and
           that
           there
           were
           divers
           Carriages
           and
           Waggons
           laden
           with
           necessaries
           for
           the
           King
           gotten
           together
           :
           Hee
           very
           seasonably
           marched
           thither
           and
           met
           with
           them
           ,
           valiantly
           encountred
           their
           convoy
           ,
           slew
           and
           took
           about
           an
           hundred
           and
           forty
           Horse
           ,
           and
           many
           or
           most
           of
           the
           Carriages
           .
           After
           which
           he
           marched
           farther
           toward
           Sherbor●
           ,
           and
           sending
           our
           parties
           for
           intelligence
           ,
           was
           certainly
           
           informed
           that
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Dorrington
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             William
             Courtney
          
           ,
           and
           others
           ;
           in
           all
           about
           a
           thousand
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           were
           at
           Lamport
           :
           Whereupon
           hee
           advanced
           with
           a
           party
           of
           five
           hundred
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           to
           Pederton
           ,
           where
           the
           enemy
           was
           in
           readinesse
           to
           receive
           him
           ,
           at
           his
           comming
           .
           And
           being
           now
           in
           sight
           of
           each
           other
           ,
           Major
           Ennis
           and
           Major
           Car
           charged
           them
           most
           gallantly
           ,
           
           being
           seconded
           by
           Colonell
           Middleton
           ,
           who
           at
           the
           very
           first
           encounter
           Routed
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           (
           though
           their
           Dragoones
           had
           lined
           the
           Hedges
           )
           and
           pursued
           them
           within
           half
           a
           mile
           of
           Bridgewater
           .
           In
           which
           conflict
           hee
           took
           prisoners
           ,
           one
           Major
           ,
           three
           Captaines
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           ,
           two
           Cornets
           ,
           two
           Quarter-masters
           ,
           forty
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           fourescore
           Horses
           ,
           and
           killed
           fifty
           upon
           the
           place
           ;
           on
           our
           side
           Major
           Car
           was
           taken
           prisoner
           ,
           and
           only
           scure
           common
           Souldiers
           more
           ;
           and
           heer
           also
           ours
           took
           the
           Enemies
           Carriages
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           twentieth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           wee
           received
           farther
           intelligence
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           some
           more
           good
           service
           done
           by
           this
           foresaid
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Middleton
           since
           his
           so
           routing
           of
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Dorrington
          
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           namely
           ,
           that
           hee
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemies
           with
           a
           party
           of
           three
           hundred
           Horse
           and
           a
           hundred
           Dragoones
           at
           Farringdon
           ,
           neer
           Bristol
           ,
           where
           hee
           also
           most
           bravely
           dispersed
           the
           Enemy
           and
           took
           these
           prisoners
           following
           ,
           
           viz.
           Colonell
           
             Edward
             Bisse
          
           ,
           foure
           Captaines
           ,
           five
           Leivtenants
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           ,
           one
           Quarter-master
           ,
           a
           Chaplain
           of
           their
           Army
           ,
           and
           a
           Chirurgeon
           ,
           eight
           and
           thirty
           Troopers
           ,
           two
           Gentlemen
           Troopers
           ,
           twelve
           Foot
           Souldiers
           ,
           three
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           with
           a
           good
           quantity
           of
           Match
           and
           Ball
           ,
           together
           with
           an
           hundred
           Horse
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           were
           for
           certain
           advertised
           out
           of
           Lancashire
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           Prince
           Robbers
           forces
           ,
           being
           about
           three
           hundred
           of
           them
           ,
           whom
           hee
           left
           in
           that
           County
           ,
           and
           were
           going
           to
           fortifie
           Wiggen
           ,
           
           whereof
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           (
           Commander
           in
           cheif
           in
           that
           County
           )
           having
           certain
           intelligence
           ,
           hee
           sent
           a
           considerable
           party
           to
           them
           ,
           who
           surprised
           them
           all
           ,
           with
           all
           their
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           and
           so
           also
           utterly
           frustrated
           their
           intended
           designe
           .
        
         
           August
           the
           two
           and
           twentieth
           ,
           〈◊〉
           credible
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Lancas
           .
           to
           London
           ,
           that
           the
           Lord
           Ogleby
           ,
           a
           Scotch
           incendiary
           fell
           upon
           Colonell
           Doddington
           ,
           neer
           Preston
           in
           Loncashire
           ,
           as
           hee
           was
           marching
           out
           of
           Yorkeshire
           to
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           
           then
           in
           Lancashire
           :
           Colonell
           Doddington
           ,
           at
           the
           first
           ,
           had
           the
           worst
           ,
           but
           young
           Colonell
           Shuttleworth
           ,
           who
           indeed
           deserved
           to
           bee
           an
           elder
           brother
           for
           his
           activity
           and
           very
           gallant
           performances
           in
           this
           Service
           ,
           
           came
           in
           timely
           to
           the
           releif
           of
           that
           valiant
           Gentleman
           Colonell
           Doddington
           ,
           and
           put
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           consisting
           of
           foure
           hundred
           Horse
           ,
           to
           a
           totall
           Route
           ,
           slew
           many
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           took
           many
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           were
           the
           Lord
           Ogleby
           himself
           :
           Colonell
           Mynne
           ,
           and
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Huddlestone
           ,
           a
           man
           of
           power
           and
           much
           repute
           in
           Cumberland
           ;
           and
           divers
           other
           persons
           of
           quality
           ,
           Scottish
           Commanders
           and
           Gentlemen
           ,
           were
           taken
           prisoners
           ;
           they
           also
           took
           threescore
           Horse
           with
           their
           Riders
           :
           and
           a
           party
           of
           these
           also
           endevouring
           to
           get
           to
           Latham-House
           ,
           as
           a
           place
           of
           retreat
           ,
           was
           surprised
           by
           our
           Forces
           which
           lay
           before
           Latham-House
           ,
           and
           every
           man
           of
           them
           taken
           prisoners
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           came
           certain
           and
           unquestionable
           intelligence
           that
           the
           Cavaliers
           were
           soundly
           cudgelled
           in
           Cheshire
           ;
           for
           ,
           Colonell
           Marrow
           ,
           a
           second
           Nimrod
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           indeed
           a
           stout
           Souldier
           and
           brave
           Commander
           ,
           issuing
           out
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Chester
           ,
           
           with
           about
           fourescors
           or
           an
           hundred
           Horse
           ,
           was
           received
           by
           a
           party
           of
           that
           most
           renowned
           and
           Religious
           Commander
           ,
           and
           loyall
           Patriot
           ,
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           ,
           (
           neer
           Crowton-House
           ,
           where
           wee
           kept
           a
           Garrison
           )
           who
           most
           bravely
           routed
           the
           Colonell
           ,
           
           and
           in
           the
           conflict
           wounded
           him
           mortally
           ,
           of
           which
           wounds
           hee
           dyed
           the
           very
           next
           day
           in
           Chester
           ;
           at
           which
           time
           Sir
           William
           took
           many
           prisoners
           .
           And
           Prince
           Robber
           ,
           to
           revenge
           the
           death
           of
           Colonell
           Marrow
           ,
           advanced
           next
           day
           with
           two
           of
           his
           best
           Regiments
           of
           Horse
           to
           beat
           back
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           Forces
           ,
           but
           ,
           
           the
           Robber
           was
           routed
           and
           about
           foure
           hundred
           of
           his
           men
           slain
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           taken
           prisoners
           ;
           In
           which
           conflict
           ,
           valiant
           and
           undaunted
           Captain
           Zanchie
           ,
           who
           commanded
           Sir
           Williams
           own
           Troop
           ,
           most
           gallantly
           pursued
           the
           enemy
           ,
           within
           pistoll-shot
           of
           the
           walls
           of
           Chester
           ,
           and
           valiant
           Lievtenant
           Colonell
           Jones
           performed
           his
           part
           in
           this
           conflict
           with
           no
           lesse
           valour
           and
           gallantry
           ;
           and
           a
           Corporall
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           Troop
           ,
           by
           name
           
             John
             Cooper
          
           ,
           seeing
           a
           most
           brave
           Horse
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           could
           not
           get
           into
           the
           Church
           in
           Tarvin
           Town
           (
           where
           the
           fight
           was
           very
           hot
           and
           furious
           )
           but
           was
           fain
           to
           bee
           held
           by
           the
           bridle
           ,
           
           by
           one
           of
           the
           Enemies
           under
           the
           Church
           wall
           ,
           this
           brave
           spirited
           Corporall
           adventured
           to
           fetch
           the
           Horse
           away
           ,
           but
           they
           fired
           so
           fast
           out
           of
           the
           Church
           upon
           him
           ,
           that
           hee
           was
           forced
           twice
           
           to
           retreat
           ,
           but
           hee
           adventured
           the
           third
           time
           ,
           pistolled
           the
           enemy
           and
           so
           brought
           away
           the
           Horse
           ,
           which
           was
           valued
           to
           bee
           worth
           ,
           at
           least
           ,
           fourescore
           pound
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           
           the
           renowned
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           of
           Lancas
           .
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           having
           notice
           of
           the
           Enemies
           marching
           toward
           Ormskirk
           ,
           made
           haste
           after
           them
           ,
           overtook
           them
           on
           Tuesday
           the
           twentieth
           of
           August
           ,
           in
           the
           Evening
           ,
           upon
           a
           Moore
           neer
           unto
           Ormskirk
           ,
           where
           they
           stood
           in
           Battalia
           ,
           and
           upon
           the
           first
           charge
           of
           our
           Musketteers
           ,
           which
           were
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Colonell
           Booth
           ,
           they
           all
           fled
           ,
           whereupon
           our
           Horse
           bravely
           fell
           upon
           them
           and
           totally
           routed
           them
           ,
           in
           the
           pursuite
           of
           whom
           ,
           they
           took
           about
           eight
           hundred
           Horse
           (
           some
           Letters
           report
           a
           thousand
           )
           and
           three
           hundred
           prisoners
           ;
           
           but
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           night
           comming
           so
           fast
           upon
           them
           they
           could
           not
           improve
           the
           Victory
           ,
           as
           otherwise
           they
           might
           have
           done
           ;
           but
           the
           
             Lord
             Byron
          
           ,
           and
           the
           
             Lord
             Mollenaux
          
           were
           forced
           to
           leave
           their
           Horses
           in
           the
           flight
           ,
           and
           to
           hide
           themselves
           in
           a
           Corn-field
           ,
           some
           of
           the
           speciall
           prisoners
           then
           taken
           ,
           were
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             James
             Prestwich
          
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Cottingham
           ,
           Captain
           
             James
             Anderton
          
           ,
           with
           five
           or
           six
           Captaines
           more
           ,
           six
           or
           seven
           Leivtenants
           ,
           four
           Cornets
           ,
           one
           Quarter-master
           ,
           eight
           or
           ten
           Gentlemen
           of
           worth
           and
           quality
           ,
           two
           Priests
           or
           malignant
           Ministers
           ,
           and
           as
           I
           said
           before
           ,
           above
           two
           hundred
           and
           fifty
           common
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           now
           ,
           give
           mee
           leave
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           to
           give
           thee
           this
           necessary
           note
           or
           observation
           upon
           some
           of
           the
           forepast
           premises
           ,
           especially
           touching
           Gods
           very
           gracious
           dealing
           with
           his
           much
           menaced
           and
           molested
           Servants
           in
           Lanoashire
           and
           Cheshire
           ,
           
           and
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           his
           most
           just
           and
           revenging
           hand
           of
           displeasure
           upon
           that
           bold
           and
           bloody
           
             Prince
             Robber
          
           ,
           and
           his
           great
           strength
           of
           Horse
           ,
           wherein
           hee
           much
           boasted
           and
           ●oulstred
           up
           his
           proud
           hopes
           of
           subduing
           or
           ruinating
           those
           Counties
           :
           For
           ,
           in
           a
           very
           short
           space
           it
           was
           sorely
           and
           suddenly
           abated
           and
           decreased
           by
           the
           great
           hand
           of
           God
           towards
           us
           .
           As
           first
           ,
           a●
           Welsh-pool
           (
           as
           I
           have
           forementioned
           )
           there
           were
           taken
           by
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Mitton
           ,
           with
           the
           assistance
           of
           the
           Forces
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           three
           hundred
           forty
           six
           Horses
           of
           Ruperts
           own
           Regiment
           ;
           and
           within
           a
           sevennight
           after
           that
           ,
           there
           were
           taken
           by
           Colonell
           Ashton
           at
           Holland
           in
           Lancashire
           two
           hundred
           Horse
           ;
           At
           Preston
           also
           in
           Lancashire
           ,
           presently
           after
           ,
           at
           least
           threescore
           Horse
           ,
           and
           at
           this
           last
           mentioned
           brave
           skirmish
           by
           the
           Lancashire
           Forces
           ,
           at
           Ormskirk
           
           in
           Lancashire
           ,
           about
           nine
           hundred
           Horse
           ,
           and
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           at
           Tarvin
           ,
           
           (
           as
           was
           fore-specified
           )
           at
           least
           three
           hundred
           Horse
           ;
           which
           ,
           in
           all
           ,
           make
           up
           ,
           about
           one
           thousand
           eight
           hundred
           Horse
           ,
           besides
           the
           prisoners
           ,
           then
           ,
           taken
           with
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           foure
           and
           twentieth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           I
           received
           a
           summary
           Relation
           of
           the
           valiant
           actions
           of
           that
           loyall
           and
           active
           brave
           Commander
           Colonell
           Fox
           ,
           
           (
           so
           much
           inveighed
           against
           by
           that
           base
           Pamphleter
           Aulicus
           ,
           the
           
             Kings
             Lyer
             in
             cheif
          
           ,
           as
           witty
           Britanicus
           rightly
           titles
           him
           )
           which
           I
           thought
           not
           sit
           to
           let
           slip
           ,
           or
           to
           sleep
           in
           oblivion
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           .
           Upon
           this
           vigilant
           Commanders
           discovering
           of
           the
           quartering
           of
           Worcester
           forces
           in
           Vpon-Warren
           ,
           some
           twelve
           miles
           from
           his
           Garrison
           ,
           hee
           went
           forth
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           and
           took
           ,
           in
           their
           quarters
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Dudley
           ,
           (
           as
           appeared
           by
           a
           Commission
           found
           in
           his
           pocket
           )
           Captain
           Milward
           ,
           
           Leivtenant
           Newberry
           ,
           Quarter-master
           Dod
           ,
           two
           Corporals
           ,
           ten
           other
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           twenty
           Horse
           ;
           and
           with
           these
           hee
           also
           brought
           away
           a
           drove
           of
           Cattle
           from
           the
           Earl
           of
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           and
           a
           little
           after
           hee
           took
           Captain
           Knight
           in
           his
           Quarter
           ,
           at
           Stoke
           ,
           neer
           Bromsgrave
           .
           And
           not
           long
           after
           upon
           intelligence
           that
           the
           
             Commission
             of
             Array
          
           sate
           in
           execution
           thereof
           at
           Ombersley
           ,
           foure
           miles
           from
           Worcester
           ,
           and
           seventeen
           miles
           from
           Egherson
           Garrison
           ,
           hee
           desired
           my
           Lord
           of
           Denbighs
           forces
           to
           joyn
           with
           him
           for
           their
           apprehension
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           attempted
           ,
           where
           they
           took
           forty
           prisoners
           ,
           divers
           of
           them
           being
           men
           of
           note
           ,
           
           an
           hundred
           and
           thirty
           brave
           Horses
           ,
           an
           hundred
           and
           fifty
           Beasts
           ,
           but
           most
           of
           the
           Commissioners
           very
           hardly
           escaped
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           some
           delayes
           of
           the
           Earles
           forces
           ,
           who
           stayed
           a
           little
           too
           long
           upon
           some
           other
           design
           neer
           Worcester
           ,
           contrary
           to
           the
           Colonells
           direction
           and
           desire
           ;
           yet
           notwithstanding
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           Colonells
           and
           his
           cubs
           pursuite
           after
           them
           over
           the
           River
           Severn
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           enforced
           to
           swim
           ,
           hee
           recovered
           divers
           excellent
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           and
           so
           returned
           with
           this
           prize
           ,
           in
           safety
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           twentyeth
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           
           the
           said
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Colonell
           having
           intelligence
           of
           some
           Cavaliers
           to
           lie
           in
           Bromsgrove
           ,
           hee
           sent
           forth
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Captain
           Tadman
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Johnson
           ,
           who
           surprized
           ,
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           Captain
           Barnsley
           and
           all
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           hee
           being
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           note
           and
           quality
           and
           a
           W●●●ster
           Captain
           .
           And
           thus
           ,
           this
           noble
           Colonell
           did
           so
           hunt
           and
           fright
           the
           Cavaliers
           in
           all
           those
           
           parts
           ,
           that
           scarcely
           one
           of
           them
           were
           heard
           of
           in
           the
           Country
           thereabout
           ,
           but
           hee
           presently
           pulled
           them
           into
           his
           den
           ,
           nor
           durst
           any
           enemy
           come
           out
           of
           Worcester
           to
           oppose
           his
           proceedings
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           that
           the
           greatest
           Malignants
           and
           Papists
           about
           him
           were
           forced
           to
           flie
           or
           make
           their
           peace
           with
           him
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           foure
           and
           twentieth
           also
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Darbyshire
           ,
           that
           whereas
           that
           most
           active
           and
           valiant
           Commander
           and
           loyall
           Patriot
           of
           his
           Country
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             John
             Gell
          
           ,
           had
           long
           time
           lyen
           before
           
             Winck
             field-mannour
          
           ,
           the
           Sanctuary
           of
           all
           the
           Papists
           and
           Delinquents
           of
           that
           County
           ,
           hee
           was
           now
           (
           by
           the
           brave
           assistance
           of
           the
           most
           noble
           Earl
           of
           Manchesters
           forces
           )
           become
           Master
           of
           it
           ,
           it
           being
           now
           at
           last
           surrendred
           up
           into
           his
           possession
           ,
           on
           fair
           termes
           and
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           therein
           ,
           except
           only
           what
           the
           Cavaleirian
           Commanders
           carryed
           away
           with
           them
           for
           their
           own
           particular
           uses
           ,
           which
           were
           only
           ,
           each
           Commander
           his
           Sword
           and
           Pistoll
           .
           There
           were
           in
           the
           House
           above
           there
           hundred
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           fourteen
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           it
           was
           a
           House
           very
           strongly
           fortified
           and
           of
           no
           small
           concernment
           to
           us
           in
           the
           taking
           of
           it
           .
           And
           now
           Sir
           
             John
             Gell
          
           was
           ,
           by
           Gods
           mercy
           ,
           as
           good
           as
           his
           word
           ,
           who
           had
           vowed
           hee
           would
           never
           leave
           the
           said
           siege
           till
           (
           if
           God
           so
           pleased
           )
           hee
           had
           the
           place
           ;
           and
           brave
           Colonell
           Crawford
           ,
           with
           part
           of
           the
           Earl
           of
           Manchesters
           forces
           ,
           came
           (
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           )
           seasonably
           to
           his
           assistance
           ,
           and
           was
           a
           great
           help
           unto
           him
           in
           the
           said
           businesse
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           six
           and
           twentieth
           of
           August
           ,
           our
           most
           pious
           ,
           prudent
           and
           vigilant
           Parliament
           ,
           published
           an
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           wherein
           it
           was
           Ordered
           that
           the
           Counties
           of
           Wilts
           ,
           
           
             Sommerset
             ,
             Devon
             ,
             Dorset
          
           ,
           and
           Cornwall
           ,
           with
           the
           Cities
           of
           Bristoll
           and
           Excester
           ,
           as
           also
           the
           Town
           and
           County
           of
           Pool
           ,
           bee
           Associated
           for
           their
           mutuall
           Defence
           against
           the
           Cavalierian
           Adversary
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           Committees
           nominated
           in
           the
           
             Ordinance
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           of
           the
           first
           of
           July
           ,
           shall
           put
           in
           execution
           the
           said
           Ordinance
           ,
           in
           the
           Counties
           afore-mentioned
           ,
           and
           that
           all
           the
           Colonells
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           ,
           Captaines
           and
           other
           Officers
           ,
           are
           also
           to
           Associate
           themselves
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           well-affected
           of
           the
           said
           Counties
           to
           ayd
           and
           succour
           one
           another
           ;
           and
           giving
           thereby
           full
           power
           and
           Authority
           to
           the
           said
           Committees
           to
           put
           in
           execution
           the
           Ordinance
           for
           Voluntary
           Loanes
           and
           Contributions
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           raising
           of
           Monies
           and
           Forces
           ,
           for
           the
           suppression
           of
           all
           Malignant
           forces
           
           against
           the
           Parliament
           .
           It
           was
           thereby
           also
           Ordered
           that
           the
           Earl
           of
           Northumberland
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Pembrook
           ,
           and
           the
           Earl
           of
           Salisbury
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Roberts
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           Bruce
           ,
           with
           the
           Knights
           ,
           Citizens
           ,
           and
           Burgesses
           of
           the
           said
           Counties
           ,
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           have
           power
           to
           nominate
           and
           appoint
           all
           Colonells
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           ,
           Serjeant
           Majors
           both
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           to
           Command
           the
           Forces
           so
           raised
           in
           the
           Association
           ,
           and
           the
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           or
           such
           as
           shall
           from
           time
           to
           time
           command
           in
           Cheif
           ,
           shall
           grant
           Commissions
           to
           them
           accordingly
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           this
           time
           ,
           viz.
           the
           six
           and
           twentieth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           wee
           received
           Letters
           from
           the
           Western
           parts
           of
           the
           kingdome
           ,
           that
           his
           Majesties
           ,
           and
           his
           Excellencies
           head-quarters
           were
           very
           neer
           to
           one
           another
           ,
           and
           that
           foure
           hundred
           of
           his
           Majesties
           Horse
           had
           cast
           themselves
           into
           three
           divisions
           ,
           and
           advancing
           neer
           my
           
             Lord
             Generalls
          
           Quarters
           ,
           and
           with
           disdainfull
           words
           reproaching
           them
           and
           challenging
           them
           to
           fight
           ;
           the
           brave
           young
           Gentleman
           Major
           
             Archibald
             Stranghan
          
           quickly
           apprehending
           the
           same
           and
           not
           able
           to
           indure
           ,
           
           desired
           that
           hee
           might
           receive
           so
           much
           honour
           from
           his
           Excellency
           as
           but
           to
           have
           Commission
           to
           charge
           them
           with
           an
           hundred
           Horse
           ,
           with
           which
           force
           (
           though
           farre
           lesse
           in
           number
           ,
           than
           the
           Enemies
           )
           hee
           doubted
           not
           (
           hee
           said
           )
           but
           ,
           by
           Gods
           assistance
           ,
           to
           return
           victorious
           .
           This
           gallant
           motion
           of
           the
           young
           Gentleman
           being
           much
           applauded
           and
           well
           entertained
           ,
           hee
           received
           the
           first
           impression
           of
           the
           Enemy
           without
           moving
           from
           the
           place
           at
           all
           ,
           untill
           the
           Enemy
           being
           come
           neerer
           and
           almost
           brest
           to
           brest
           ,
           hee
           fired
           upon
           them
           ,
           at
           once
           ,
           with
           so
           much
           fury
           and
           so
           good
           successe
           that
           about
           twenty
           of
           them
           were
           observed
           to
           fall
           together
           ,
           on
           which
           the
           rest
           began
           to
           flye
           ;
           whereupon
           finding
           his
           opportunity
           and
           pursuing
           it
           ,
           hee
           was
           charged
           on
           by
           the
           second
           division
           ,
           and
           received
           them
           with
           such
           undaunted
           Spirits
           and
           magnanimity
           with
           his
           pistols
           ,
           that
           they
           also
           ,
           following
           the
           example
           of
           the
           former
           ,
           presently
           began
           to
           flie
           away
           confusedly
           ,
           not
           being
           able
           to
           endure
           the
           heat
           of
           this
           hot
           charge
           and
           fierce
           tempest
           .
           After
           this
           also
           his
           pistols
           being
           discharged
           ,
           hee
           most
           unweariedly
           fell
           in
           pell-mell
           upon
           the
           Enemies
           last
           Division
           with
           the
           Sword
           ,
           and
           soon
           also
           enforced
           them
           to
           an
           ignominious
           flight
           unto
           the
           body
           of
           their
           Army
           ,
           which
           seeing
           the
           disorder
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           began
           to
           disband
           and
           flye
           themselves
           .
           His
           Majesty
           was
           then
           not
           farre
           off
           in
           the
           Field
           ,
           and
           was
           a
           sad
           spectator
           of
           the
           Tragedy
           of
           his
           men
           :
           And
           it
           was
           verily
           beleeved
           ,
           that
           had
           this
           valiant
           Scot
           
           been
           suddenly
           seconded
           to
           pursue
           home
           his
           Victory
           ,
           hee
           had
           taken
           his
           Majesty
           in
           the
           Field
           and
           totally
           routed
           his
           Army
           ,
           so
           great
           and
           generall
           was
           the
           distraction
           ,
           that
           at
           that
           present
           they
           were
           in
           .
           For
           this
           brave
           service
           his
           Excellency
           rewarded
           the
           victorious
           Major
           with
           many
           thanks
           and
           appellations
           of
           honour
           ,
           and
           with
           a
           Horse
           esteemed
           to
           bee
           worth
           an
           hundred
           pound
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           seven
           and
           twentieth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           it
           was
           for
           certain
           informed
           by
           Letters
           from
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           that
           there
           being
           a
           great
           strength
           of
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Malpasse
           ,
           with
           intention
           to
           march
           into
           Wales
           after
           that
           bold
           and
           bloody
           
             Prince
             Robber
          
           ;
           
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           consisting
           of
           about
           eight
           hundred
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Jones
           .
           The
           Enemy
           having
           notice
           of
           the
           said
           Party
           drew
           out
           all
           their
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           in
           Battalia
           ,
           consisting
           of
           about
           two
           thousand
           ,
           and
           placed
           their
           Musketteers
           in
           hedges
           and
           places
           of
           advantage
           :
           
           Notwithstanding
           Leivtenant
           Colonel
           Jones
           with
           his
           Troop
           did
           most
           gallantly
           charge
           through
           two
           Divisions
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           did
           great
           execution
           on
           them
           ,
           and
           returned
           without
           the
           losse
           of
           a
           man
           ,
           himselfe
           onely
           shot
           into
           the
           thigh
           ,
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Troopes
           (
           there
           being
           but
           four
           Troopes
           in
           all
           )
           came
           up
           ,
           and
           some
           of
           the
           Foot
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           plaid
           their
           parts
           most
           bravely
           ,
           
           and
           with
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Jones
           gave
           another
           fie●ce
           charge
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           quite
           routed
           them
           ,
           some
           of
           them
           flying
           into
           Wales
           ,
           others
           into
           Chester
           ,
           &
           ours
           took
           about
           an
           hundred
           and
           forty
           Horse
           and
           many
           prisoners
           ,
           the
           chief
           wherof
           were
           these
           ;
           Major
           Maxie
           ,
           (
           or
           ,
           Murrey
           )
           Major
           to
           Sir
           
             Charles
             Lucas
          
           ;
           Major
           Cromwell
           ,
           Major
           to
           the
           Duke
           of
           Yorkes
           Regiment
           ;
           Majo●
           Crathorn
           a
           Papist
           ;
           Captain
           Clavering
           or
           other
           to
           the
           late
           Colonell
           Clavering
           :
           And
           the
           Commanders
           slain
           in
           this
           brave
           conflict
           ,
           
           were
           ,
           Colonell
           Baines
           ,
           Colonell
           Conyers
           ,
           Major
           Heskith
           ;
           another
           Major
           buryed
           at
           Chester
           ,
           and
           another
           Major
           buried
           at
           Malpasse
           ;
           One
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           slain
           ,
           but
           not
           (
           then
           )
           known
           who
           hee
           was
           ;
           Captain
           Harris
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           ,
           the
           Commander
           in
           chief
           desperately
           wounded
           and
           carryed
           to
           Chester
           for
           cure
           .
           
           There
           were
           also
           slain
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           flight
           about
           an
           hundred
           ;
           and
           those
           that
           fled
           to
           Chester
           were
           ,
           with
           much
           affront
           ,
           kept
           out
           of
           the
           gates
           ,
           and
           not
           suffered
           of
           a
           long
           time
           ,
           to
           get
           in
           ;
           as
           some
           that
           came
           out
           of
           Chester
           ,
           shortly
           after
           ,
           enformed
           us
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           eight
           and
           twentieth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           wee
           were
           credibly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           in
           specially
           by
           the
           
           most
           noble
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           his
           Excellencies
           own
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           from
           Lestithiell
           ,
           
           that
           the
           perfidions
           Enemy
           (
           who
           dare
           not
           compasse
           their
           base
           aymes
           and
           designes
           ,
           in
           an
           open
           ,
           fair
           ,
           and
           honourable
           way
           ,
           by
           battail
           ,
           though
           double
           in
           number
           )
           had
           about
           this
           time
           so
           managed
           their
           base
           and
           trecherous
           plot
           ,
           that
           into
           two
           close
           Waggons
           ,
           wherein
           was
           a
           Magazine
           of
           at
           least
           60
           barrells
           of
           Gunpowder
           ,
           they
           had
           privily
           conveyed
           two
           notable
           Engines
           of
           Warre
           ,
           which
           should
           have
           blown
           up
           all
           the
           powder
           ;
           and
           at
           the
           time
           ,
           when
           the
           enemy
           thought
           to
           have
           effected
           the
           design
           ,
           they
           had
           drawn
           up
           their
           whole
           body
           of
           their
           Army
           toward
           that
           part
           of
           his
           Excellencies
           Army
           ,
           
           expecting
           the
           blow
           ,
           upon
           which
           they
           intended
           to
           fall
           most
           fiercely
           on
           the
           
             Lord
             Generals
          
           Forces
           ;
           but
           it
           most
           graciously
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           that
           one
           of
           the
           said
           Engines
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           whereof
           a
           lighted
           match
           was
           fastned
           ,
           was
           burnt
           to
           the
           very
           neck
           of
           the
           Engine
           (
           whereat
           it
           was
           to
           give
           fire
           to
           the
           wild-fire
           in
           the
           Engine
           )
           but
           ,
           
           then
           ,
           the
           coal
           went
           out
           of
           it self
           ;
           the
           other
           match
           also
           in
           the
           other
           Engine
           ,
           was
           burnt
           within
           an
           inch
           of
           the
           wilde-fire
           of
           that
           Engine
           ,
           just
           at
           the
           time
           when
           by
           a
           Cooper
           it
           was
           seasonably
           and
           happily
           discovered
           before
           the
           dangerous
           blow
           was
           given
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           Engines
           being
           taken
           out
           by
           the
           said
           Cooper
           and
           brought
           to
           my
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           
           which
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           together
           with
           his
           Letter
           presently
           sent
           up
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           was
           publikely
           shewed
           to
           the
           
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           and
           as
           some
           that
           were
           there
           present
           said
           ,
           it
           was
           just
           after
           that
           fashioned
           Engine
           ,
           which
           his
           Majesty
           delivered
           with
           his
           own
           hands
           (
           being
           covered
           with
           red
           leather
           ,
           as
           that
           was
           )
           to
           the
           party
           that
           made
           his
           Majesty
           beleeve
           that
           hee
           would
           blow
           up
           the
           Magazine
           at
           Ailesbury
           ,
           but
           as
           that
           ,
           so
           this
           most
           base
           and
           treacherous
           Designe
           of
           theirs
           was
           ,
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           and
           good
           providence
           ,
           happily
           prevented
           ,
           and
           their
           wicked
           hopes
           thereby
           frustrated
           ,
           and
           all
           they
           got
           thereby
           was
           shame
           and
           infamy
           .
        
         
           And
           thus
           ,
           now
           ,
           I
           hope
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           thou
           hast
           fully
           and
           clearly
           seen
           (
           in
           the
           whole
           progresse
           of
           this
           
             Moneths
             contemplation
          
           of
           Gods
           wonderfull
           protection
           and
           preservation
           of
           his
           Church
           and
           Children
           )
           the
           great
           and
           amazing
           wonder
           of
           the
           World
           ,
           in
           these
           our
           Mosean
           dayes
           ,
           
           even
           ,
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             (
             the
             Church
             or
             Cause
             of
             God
             )
             not
             consumed
             ,
             though
             inclosed
             with
             flames
             of
             wrath
             and
             rage
             ,
          
           of
           the
           wicked
           and
           outragious
           intestine
           enemies
           thereof
           ,
           on
           every
           side
           ,
           both
           by
           Sea
           and
           by
           Land
           ,
           blowing
           the
           coales
           ,
           and
           adding
           combustible
           fuell
           to
           the
           fire
           of
           their
           fury
           ,
           and
           endevouring
           to
           heat
           
           the
           furnace
           of
           their
           frantick
           rage
           and
           madnesse
           ,
           yet
           seven
           times
           hotter
           and
           hotter
           ;
           
           And
           yet
           Gods
           Three
           (
           yea
           30
           
             times
             three
          
           )
           most
           faithfull
           and
           zealous
           
             Shadrachs
             ,
             Meshachs
          
           ,
           and
           Abednego's
           ,
           still
           preserved
           and
           kept
           safe
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           fiercest
           and
           most
           furious
           conflagrations
           ;
           and
           all
           this
           made
           most
           clear
           and
           manifest
           both
           in
           all
           the
           fore-mentioned
           famous
           Victories
           obtained
           ,
           and
           perfidious
           plots
           ,
           and
           dangerous
           designes
           detected
           and
           prevented
           :
           And
           have
           wee
           not
           then
           great
           cause
           ,
           with
           holy
           Moses
           ,
           both
           to
           
             put
             off
          
           the
           shooes
           of
           sin
           and
           transgression
           ,
           and
           also
           to
           approach
           unto
           ,
           and
           fix
           the
           feet
           of
           our
           affections
           on
           the
           
             ●oly
             ground
          
           of
           most
           
             gratefull
             contemplation
          
           of
           this
           great
           wonder
           ,
           and
           in
           sacred
           admiration
           thereof
           to
           break
           out
           into
           holy
           adoration
           of
           our
           great
           and
           good
           God
           ,
           and
           with
           holy
           Moses
           to
           sing
           and
           say
           :
           
           
             Who
             is
             like
             unto
             thee
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             among
             the
             gods
             ?
             Who
             is
             like
             unto
             thee
             ,
             glorious
             in
             holinesse
             ,
             fearfull
             in
             praises
             ,
             and
             doing
             wonders
             ?
          
        
         
           BUT
           ,
           
           now
           to
           goe
           on
           in
           our
           next
           Moneths
           sacred
           and
           serious
           observation
           ,
           of
           this
           foresaid
           wonder
           ,
           still
           continuing
           all
           this
           next
           ensuing
           September
           .
           And
           herein
           I
           shall
           desire
           ,
           in
           the
           first
           place
           br●ifly
           to
           shew
           ,
           or
           rather
           ,
           to
           remember
           the
           Reader
           ,
           how
           that
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           moneth
           of
           September
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           again
           ,
           to
           set
           his
           blessed
           Bush
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           a
           most
           
             dangerous
             devouring
             flame
          
           (
           to
           see
           to
           )
           and
           yet
           the
           
             Bush
             not
             Consumed
          
           ;
           Even
           to
           suffer
           our
           prime
           Parliamentary-Army
           of
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           then
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           that
           most
           noble
           ,
           
           renowned
           ,
           loyall
           ,
           and
           most
           courageous
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           the
           Earle
           of
           Essex
           ,
           to
           bee
           brought
           into
           a
           strange
           strait
           ,
           and
           most
           unhappy
           noose
           in
           a
           corner
           of
           Cornwall
           ,
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           remotest
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           (
           but
           by
           what
           mischeivous
           meanes
           or
           improvidence
           ,
           I
           know
           not
           )
           rendring
           that
           (
           at
           first
           )
           most
           formidable
           Army
           ,
           most
           obnoxious
           to
           much
           danger
           and
           distresse
           ,
           of
           the
           numerously
           augmented
           forces
           of
           the
           most
           malicious
           and
           outrageous
           enemies
           thereof
           ,
           who
           by
           the
           daily
           additionall
           and
           increasing
           powers
           of
           the
           perfidious
           and
           atheisticall
           Cornish
           and
           Devonshire
           men
           ,
           had
           strangely
           and
           strongly
           coopt
           and
           hedged
           in
           that
           our
           most
           famous
           Army
           for
           divers
           weeks
           together
           in
           a
           nook
           or
           angle
           of
           that
           County
           of
           Cornwall
           ,
           and
           no
           Reserve
           or
           considerable
           Releif
           ,
           in
           so
           long
           time
           ,
           comming
           to
           their
           aide
           and
           assistance
           ;
           insomuch
           that
           the
           extraordinarily
           increasing
           wants
           in
           the
           Army
           ,
           and
           the
           extraordinary
           and
           inevitably
           
           necessitated
           duty
           of
           his
           Excellencies
           Souldiers
           being
           so
           incessantly
           continued
           ,
           and
           (
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           )
           the
           powers
           of
           the
           Enemy
           so
           daily
           increasing
           and
           growing
           bigge
           with
           rage
           and
           pride
           against
           them
           ;
           they
           could
           not
           possibly
           any
           longer
           subsist
           without
           releif
           :
           Whereupon
           a
           Councell
           of
           Warre
           being
           called
           ,
           it
           was
           resolved
           (
           an
           absolute
           necessity
           lying
           on
           it
           )
           that
           the
           Horse
           of
           the
           Army
           should
           break
           through
           the
           enemy
           ,
           and
           the
           Foot
           (
           alas
           ,
           alas
           )
           should
           stand
           upon
           their
           own
           guard
           and
           Defence
           ,
           
           till
           more
           ayd
           (
           if
           by
           any
           means
           it
           could
           bee
           procured
           )
           should
           bee
           sent
           unto
           them
           ;
           and
           thereupon
           3000
           Horse
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           that
           renowned
           Souldier
           and
           brave
           Commander
           Sir
           
             William
             Belfore
          
           ,
           (
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Horse
           remaining
           still
           with
           the
           foot
           )
           violently
           brake
           through
           the
           Enemy
           and
           most
           fiercely
           made
           good
           their
           retreat
           ,
           notwithstanding
           all
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           and
           brought
           off
           with
           them
           severall
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Colours
           and
           slew
           many
           :
           And
           ,
           (
           Probdolor
           ,
           under
           correction
           of
           better
           judgement
           )
           why
           might
           not
           our
           whole
           Army
           together
           ,
           both
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           as
           safely
           and
           certainly
           ,
           have
           come
           off
           fully
           ,
           had
           that
           Councell
           of
           Warre
           played
           
             Fair
             play
             above
             board
          
           ?
           )
           So
           got
           to
           Sal●ash
           and
           Plimouth
           ,
           with
           very
           little
           or
           no
           considerable
           losse
           in
           so
           desperate
           a
           Service
           .
        
         
           Now
           ,
           thus
           ,
           our
           Foot
           forces
           being
           left
           behinde
           under
           the
           Command
           in
           ch●if
           of
           that
           most
           noble
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           renowned
           ,
           virtuous
           and
           valourous
           Souldier
           and
           brave
           Commander
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
          
           ,
           (
           his
           Excellency
           the
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           Roberts
           being
           also
           gone
           to
           Plimouth
           by
           Sea
           )
           and
           the
           Enemy
           choosing
           rather
           to
           bend
           their
           greatest
           power
           against
           the
           Foot
           ,
           than
           in
           pursuit
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           and
           having
           also
           resolved
           at
           a
           bloody
           Councell
           of
           Warre
           (
           thinking
           the
           day
           their
           own
           ,
           
           and
           the
           birds
           to
           bee
           all
           caugh●
           in
           the
           net
           )
           in
           a
           most
           cruell
           and
           mercilesse
           manner
           ,
           to
           put
           them
           all
           to
           the
           Sword
           ,
           and
           not
           to
           give
           Quarter
           to
           any
           ,
           and
           likewise
           in
           pursuance
           hereof
           ,
           they
           having
           taken
           about
           30
           of
           our
           Foot
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           put
           them
           all
           to
           the
           Sword
           ,
           save
           only
           two
           that
           by
           Gods
           good
           providence
           ●scaping
           ,
           ran
           from
           them
           and
           acquainted
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Foot
           forces
           with
           the
           s●quell
           thereof
           :
           Hereupon
           brave
           
             Majo●
             Generall
             Ski●pon
          
           ,
           
           like
           a
           true
           Souldiers
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           made
           a
           gallant
           and
           couragious
           speech
           to
           his
           said
           Foot
           forces
           to
           this
           effect
           .
           
             That
             it
             would
             bee
             more
             ●onour
             for
             th●●
             to
             die
             valiantly
             in
             the
             field
             ,
             than
             to
             〈◊〉
             themselves
             b●fely
             or
             ,
             ●owardly
             to
             the
             tyranny
             of
             so
             bloody
             and
             〈◊〉
             an
             〈◊〉
             ,
             professing
             himself
             ,
             most
             cheerfully
             ,
             there
             ready
             to
             live
             or
             di●
             with
             them
             ;
             〈◊〉
             ,
             first
             ;
             to
             sell
             their
             lives
             (
             by
             Gods
             help
             )
             at
             〈…〉
             a
             
             rate
             〈◊〉
             ever
             Souldiers
             did
             .
          
           Whereupon
           they
           all
           ,
           most
           unanimously
           and
           cheerfully
           resolving
           the
           same
           ,
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           with
           such
           undaunted
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           being
           led
           up
           in
           person
           by
           so
           brave
           and
           Lyon-like
           a
           Commander
           ,
           who
           (
           to
           use
           his
           Excellencies
           own
           expression
           ,
           in
           his
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           of
           him
           )
           
             fought
             like
             a
             Lyon
          
           ;
           and
           disdained
           that
           their
           brave
           Ordnance
           and
           Artillery
           should
           bee
           gained
           from
           them
           ,
           
           at
           a
           lesser
           value
           than
           the
           hearts
           blood
           of
           many
           hundreds
           of
           their
           Enemies
           ;
           which
           was
           so
           indeed
           ,
           ere
           they
           parted
           ,
           for
           they
           discharged
           their
           great
           peices
           ,
           divers
           times
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           which
           did
           great
           execution
           and
           slew
           very
           many
           of
           them
           ,
           whom
           they
           might
           see
           fall
           fast
           before
           them
           (
           and
           the
           King
           himself
           ,
           being
           in
           fight
           thereof
           in
           the
           field
           )
           and
           still
           received
           the
           rest
           so
           gallantly
           ,
           that
           the
           Enemy
           (
           instead
           of
           being
           absolute
           Victors
           )
           was
           at
           last
           enforced
           (
           though
           much
           against
           their
           former
           intentions
           )
           not
           only
           to
           give
           them
           Quarter
           ,
           
           but
           ,
           farther
           also
           ,
           to
           condescend
           to
           very
           honourable
           conditions
           and
           Articles
           on
           our
           Souldiers
           part
           ;
           though
           ,
           in
           the
           issue
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           proved
           most
           perfidious
           (
           as
           their
           constant
           practice
           was
           )
           in
           violating
           of
           them
           all
           ,
           and
           bespoiling
           and
           stripping
           them
           (
           ere
           they
           left
           them
           )
           of
           all
           they
           had
           (
           save
           only
           their
           lives
           )
           even
           taking
           f●om
           them
           their
           very
           cloathes
           off
           their
           backs
           ,
           
           boots
           ,
           stockings
           ,
           and
           shooes
           from
           their
           legges
           and
           feet
           ,
           and
           enforcing
           some
           of
           them
           to
           march
           stark
           naked
           ,
           and
           bare
           footed
           ,
           with
           only
           a
           base
           convoy
           of
           their
           perfidious
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           
           whom
           (
           being
           quite
           disarmed
           )
           they
           durst
           not
           resist
           .
           And
           though
           renowned
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
          
           rode
           back
           ,
           and
           boldly
           and
           bravely
           complained
           to
           the
           King
           himself
           thereof
           ,
           yet
           hee
           could
           finde
           no
           redresse
           therein
           .
           But
           ,
           howsoever
           let
           the
           judicious
           Reader
           here
           judge
           and
           say
           whether
           heer
           was
           not
           a
           wonder
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           even
           no
           lesse
           than
           
             Gods
             Burning-bush
             not
             consumed
          
           ,
           considering
           what
           a
           furious
           &
           devouring
           flame
           was
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           and
           whereinto
           it
           had
           been
           so
           strangely
           (
           yea
           and
           treacherously
           too
           as
           many
           feared
           )
           entrapped
           and
           cooped
           up
           ,
           but
           ,
           thus
           ,
           as
           you
           have
           heard
           most
           admirably
           delivered
           and
           preserved
           from
           utter
           ruine
           and
           destruction
           ,
           as
           was
           threatned
           and
           resolved
           ,
           which
           therefore
           ,
           is
           with
           extraordinary
           thankfulnesse
           to
           God
           to
           bee
           beheld
           and
           lookt
           upon
           ,
           
           and
           most
           justly
           to
           bee
           enrolled
           in
           the
           number
           of
           our
           
             singular
             great
             mercies
          
           ,
           and
           deliverances
           of
           the
           Lord
           wrought
           for
           us
           ;
           as
           whereby
           (
           notwithstanding
           the
           unhappy
           losse
           of
           so
           brave
           an
           Artillery
           and
           Armes
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           )
           yet
           ,
           a
           wide
           doore
           was
           ,
           thus
           ,
           left
           open
           unto
           us
           ,
           in
           good
           measure
           to
           r●crute
           our
           Army
           again
           ,
           considering
           that
           there
           
           is
           no
           competition
           or
           comparison
           to
           bee
           made
           between
           the
           raising
           of
           men
           and
           getting
           of
           Armes
           ,
           the
           former
           being
           known
           by
           experience
           to
           bee
           very
           difficult
           ,
           the
           other
           very
           easie
           to
           performe
           ;
           And
           (
           which
           is
           also
           herein
           very
           considerable
           )
           the
           mercy
           was
           so
           much
           the
           greater
           ,
           and
           the
           losse
           the
           lesse
           ,
           in
           regard
           that
           his
           Excellency
           had
           taken
           farre
           more
           Ordnances
           and
           Armes
           from
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           but
           a
           little
           before
           in
           this
           his
           Western
           Expedition
           ,
           than
           were
           now
           lost
           in
           this
           last
           disaster
           .
        
         
           Now
           as
           touching
           the
           matter
           and
           cause
           of
           this
           great
           miscarriage
           ,
           though
           I
           doe
           not
           ,
           I
           dare
           not
           take
           upon
           mee
           to
           discusse
           it
           ,
           it
           having
           been
           ,
           
           I
           hope
           ,
           throughly
           examined
           by
           others
           ,
           to
           whom
           it
           more
           properly
           appertained
           ;
           yet
           give
           mee
           leave
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           to
           suspect
           still
           ,
           that
           it
           was
           a
           plain
           peice
           of
           treachery
           to
           the
           State
           &
           Parliament
           ,
           &
           honest
           &
           honorable
           
             Major
             Gen
             :
             Skippon
          
           ,
           perceived
           it
           at
           last
           ,
           (
           as
           it
           was
           reported
           )
           though
           too
           late
           ,
           most
           evidently
           ,
           and
           therefore
           (
           as
           it
           was
           credibly
           enformed
           )
           smiting
           himself
           upon
           his
           brest
           ,
           hee
           said
           :
           
           
             Wee
             are
             betraied
             !
             wee
             are
             betraied
             !
          
           But
           ,
           who
           the
           persons
           were
           ,
           was
           not
           then
           so
           clear
           ,
           yet
           some
           were
           known
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           them
           ran
           to
           the
           King
           to
           secure
           himself
           ;
           and
           Colonell
           Butler
           was
           sent
           up
           to
           London
           by
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           and
           committed
           to
           the
           Tower
           of
           London
           ,
           till
           hee
           was
           examined
           about
           it
           .
           And
           it
           is
           the
           more
           easily
           to
           bee
           beleeved
           to
           have
           been
           a
           meer
           peice
           of
           trechery
           against
           the
           noble
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           as
           being
           a
           thing
           plotted
           and
           contrived
           before
           hee
           went
           into
           the
           West
           ,
           
           and
           that
           upon
           this
           ground
           ,
           namely
           ;
           That
           divers
           of
           the
           most
           knowing
           and
           active
           Royalists
           then
           among
           us
           at
           London
           ,
           were
           heard
           ,
           with
           much
           confidence
           ,
           to
           say
           (
           before
           his
           Excellency
           went
           forth
           in
           this
           Expedition
           )
           that
           the
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           would
           receive
           a
           blow
           in
           the
           West
           .
           In
           particular
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           ,
           then
           ,
           a
           prisoner
           in
           Warwick-castle
           ,
           by
           name
           ,
           Mr.
           
             E.
             Andrewes
          
           ,
           the
           Son
           of
           Sir
           
             Eusebie
             Andrewes
          
           ,
           who
           being
           among
           divers
           Gentlemen
           ,
           at
           a
           Tavern
           in
           Warwick
           ,
           said
           before
           them
           all
           ,
           with
           imperious
           speeches
           ,
           that
           hee
           would
           bee
           hanged
           if
           the
           Earl
           of
           Essex
           came
           safe
           back
           again
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ;
           And
           told
           them
           withall
           ,
           that
           they
           should
           see
           the
           Kings
           Army
           flourish
           ;
           with
           other
           words
           to
           this
           effect
           ,
           as
           I
           had
           it
           by
           credible
           information
           .
           And
           this
           was
           presently
           after
           the
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           was
           gone
           into
           the
           West
           ,
           when
           hee
           had
           a
           most
           gallant
           and
           stout
           Army
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           and
           such
           an
           one
           ,
           as
           the
           Kings
           Army
           durst
           not
           look
           in
           the
           face
           ,
           nor
           was
           it
           probable
           ,
           durst
           come
           so
           neer
           it
           ,
           as
           to
           behold
           their
           back-parts
           .
           For
           ,
           his
           Excellencies
           Army
           was
           then
           known
           to
           be
           a
           terrour
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           for
           some
           of
           the
           cheif
           
           of
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           at
           the
           end
           of
           Newberry-battail
           (
           when
           they
           were
           carrying
           the
           body
           of
           the
           Earl
           of
           Ca●narvan
           into
           the
           Town
           )
           said
           ,
           
             Damn
             mee
          
           ,
           Essex
           
             will
             never
             bee
             beaten
             ,
             and
             with
             fearfull
             oaths
             were
             heard
             to
             swear
             ,
             All
             the
             devils
             in
             hell
             could
             not
             beat
             him
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           4
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           
           came
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           Os●estry
           to
           London
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middletons
          
           Ammunition
           was
           safely
           arrived
           from
           Wem
           to
           Oswestry
           ,
           to
           the
           great
           sorrow
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           who
           some
           few
           dayes
           before
           (
           as
           was
           certified
           by
           Letters
           from
           Wem
           )
           issued
           out
           of
           Salop
           to
           Whittington
           ,
           with
           at
           least
           1200
           foot
           and
           400
           horse
           to
           have
           intercepted
           it
           ;
           But
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           having
           intelligence
           thereof
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           from
           Oswest●●y
           to
           guard
           the
           Ammunition
           ,
           which
           party
           discovering
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           wheeled
           into
           the
           Rear
           ,
           all
           the
           Horse
           being
           with
           the
           Ammunition
           ,
           in
           the
           Van
           ,
           and
           so
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           killed
           five
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           five
           prisoners
           ,
           wounded
           many
           ,
           and
           made
           the
           Enemy
           fly
           ,
           but
           being
           to
           guard
           the
           Ammunition
           ,
           they
           durst
           not
           leave
           their
           charge
           to
           follow
           them
           ,
           so
           the
           Enemy
           wheeled
           back
           again
           from
           
             Franck
             ford-Hope
          
           neer
           Elsmore
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           Salop
           ,
           and
           out
           Ammunition
           ,
           of
           exceeding
           great
           concernment
           for
           the
           succeeding
           Welch
           affaires
           ,
           was
           (
           as
           I
           said
           )
           safely
           ,
           thus
           ,
           conveyed
           into
           Oswestry
           ,
           ready
           there
           for
           the
           following
           work
           in
           Wales
           ,
           where
           of
           more
           in
           its
           due
           place
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           also
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Staffordshire
           ,
           of
           a
           brave
           exploit
           performed
           by
           that
           most
           valiant
           and
           brave
           Commander
           Colonell
           Rudgely
           in
           a
           most
           notable
           defeat
           which
           hee
           gave
           unto
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           the
           substance
           wherof
           wee
           received
           from
           Letters
           thence
           to
           this
           eff●ct
           .
           
           Wee
           marched
           out
           of
           Stafford
           to
           Lynsell
           ,
           and
           thence
           took
           from
           under
           the
           Walls
           ,
           at
           least
           an
           104
           Oxen
           and
           Cowes
           ,
           and
           about
           300
           Horse
           ;
           Then
           wee
           marched
           to
           Litchfield
           ,
           whence
           wee
           brought
           away
           above
           an
           160
           Oxen
           and
           Cowes
           and
           60
           Horse
           ,
           and
           presently
           after
           newes
           being
           brought
           us
           that
           the
           Enemy
           was
           plundering
           at
           Chartley
           ,
           his
           Excellencies
           the
           Lord
           Generals
           own
           Lands
           ,
           with
           an
           intent
           to
           drive
           away
           his
           Cattell
           ;
           whereupon
           our
           valiant
           Colonell
           ,
           Col●
           Rudgel●y
           drew
           forth
           all
           those
           horses
           hee
           had
           ,
           and
           about
           an
           180
           foot
           ,
           and
           marched
           thither
           ,
           but
           they
           having
           broke
           open
           the
           stable
           door
           ,
           and
           taken
           a
           choice
           Colt
           of
           my
           Lord
           Generals
           (
           which
           Colt
           was
           shot
           and
           killed
           by
           one
           of
           his
           Servants
           out
           of
           the
           house
           ,
           as
           they
           led
           him
           away
           )
           they
           were
           gone
           thence
           before
           wee
           could
           get
           thither
           ,
           
           and
           got
           into
           Pen●h-Park
           to
           drive
           that
           ;
           whereupon
           wee
           marched
           to
           Vssiter
           and
           at
           Lacksley
           wee
           heard
           that
           the
           Enemy
           was
           marched
           toward
           Bromble
           ,
           so
           with
           those
           few
           horse
           which
           wee
           had
           ,
           wee
           marched
           in
           haste
           after
           them
           ,
           if
           possible
           to
           ingage
           them
           ,
           till
           our
           foot
           came
           up
           unto
           us
           ,
           and
           neer
           unto
           Bagots-Brom●ey
           ,
           after
           10
           miles
           hard
           march
           ,
           wee
           fell
           upon
           their
           Reare
           ,
           and
           upon
           the
           first
           charge
           took
           about
           40
           horse
           ,
           and
           as
           many
           men
           and
           Armes
           ,
           and
           pursued
           them
           to
           their
           main-body
           ,
           which
           consisted
           of
           at
           least
           500
           good
           horse
           ,
           but
           our
           horse
           not
           being
           above
           an
           100.
           wee
           were
           forced
           to
           retreat
           a
           little
           way
           ,
           but
           presently
           rallyed
           again
           ,
           which
           whilst
           wee
           were
           doing
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           planted
           an
           ambuscado
           ,
           which
           upon
           our
           second
           charge
           ,
           fired
           upon
           us
           ,
           but
           wee
           bravely
           beat
           the
           ambuscado
           up
           ,
           and
           killed
           and
           took
           every
           man
           of
           those
           so
           planted
           ,
           and
           all
           their
           armes
           and
           Horses
           ,
           and
           kept
           the
           rest
           in
           play
           till
           our
           foot
           came
           up
           ,
           and
           then
           they
           fell
           off
           from
           us
           ,
           and
           wee
           kept
           the
           field
           .
           On
           our
           part
           wee
           had
           only
           one
           man
           slain
           ,
           and
           they
           took
           six
           prisoners
           ;
           but
           from
           them
           wee
           took
           ,
           a
           Serjeant
           Major
           ,
           one
           Captain
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           ,
           two
           Quarter
           master●
           ,
           three
           Corporals
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           in
           all
           18.
           and
           killed
           about
           30.
           took
           many
           Armes
           ,
           and
           50
           Horse
           ,
           and
           so
           returned
           safe
           with
           our
           said
           prize
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           some
           singular
           good
           service
           done
           immediately
           after
           the
           fore-mentioned
           furnishment
           of
           Oswestry
           with
           Ammunition
           ,
           by
           that
           most
           valiant
           and
           brave
           Commander
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Tho.
             Middleton
          
           ,
           at
           or
           neer
           about
           Mountgome●y-castle
           ,
           the
           substance
           of
           which
           intelligence
           by
           a
           Letter
           ,
           was
           this
           :
           That
           by
           Gods
           gracious
           assistance
           ,
           that
           noble
           Commander
           was
           advanced
           and
           came
           into
           Mountgomery
           ,
           where
           he
           found
           the
           people
           all
           very
           willing
           and
           ready
           to
           receive
           him
           ,
           and
           that
           Sir
           Thomas
           had
           summoned
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           that
           his
           own
           Regiment
           fell
           ,
           in
           that
           interim
           ,
           upon
           New-Town
           ,
           and
           had
           there
           taken
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Gardiner
          
           ,
           and
           his
           whole
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           ,
           28
           prisoners
           ,
           36
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           some
           store
           of
           match
           ,
           two
           Horse
           Colours
           ,
           one
           Quarter
           master
           ;
           and
           since
           that
           ,
           even
           immediately
           after
           came
           certain
           information
           unto
           us
           ,
           that
           the
           said
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Commander
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           
           having
           (
           as
           was
           fore-mentioned
           )
           summoned
           the
           Castle
           of
           〈◊〉
           ,
           where
           the
           black
           Lord
           Horbert
           was
           ,
           hee
           ,
           upon
           faire
           and
           honourable
           termes
           surrendred
           it
           without
           much
           contestation
           about
           it
           ,
           although
           it
           bee
           a
           Castle
           as
           strong
           as
           any
           Castle
           in
           the
           Kingdom
           whatsoever
           ,
           or
           in
           the
           Principality
           of
           W●l●s
           ,
           and
           of
           very
           great
           concernment
           for
           the
           happy
           reduction
           of
           all
           
           North-wales
           ,
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           which
           more
           in
           its
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           Wem
           ,
           that
           the
           vigilant
           and
           active
           Committee
           there
           resident
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           of
           the
           drawing
           out
           of
           the
           forces
           in
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           toward
           Ludlow
           ,
           (
           as
           was
           then
           conceived
           )
           but
           afterward
           they
           understood
           those
           forces
           marched
           toward
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           they
           sent
           out
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Rinking
           (
           a
           very
           good
           Souldier
           )
           a
           party
           of
           foot
           and
           horse
           to
           surprise
           Morton-Corbet-Castle
           ,
           
           and
           sent
           unto
           the
           Lord
           Calven
           to
           meet
           them
           with
           a
           party
           from
           Stoke
           ,
           and
           upon
           a
           Saturday
           night
           about
           one
           or
           two
           of
           the
           clock
           they
           came
           before
           the
           Castle
           ,
           every
           man
           being
           assig●ed
           the
           place
           where
           hee
           should
           fall
           on
           .
           Now
           they
           being
           come
           thither
           ,
           it
           being
           but
           about
           four
           miles
           from
           Wem
           ,
           and
           they
           finding
           the
           People
           in
           great
           security
           ,
           ordered
           the
           businesse
           thus
           :
           First
           ,
           the
           Commander
           gave
           the
           Word
           ,
           which
           was
           Will
           and
           Tom
           ,
           with
           order
           that
           if
           any
           asked
           who
           they
           were
           ,
           to
           answer
           ,
           Will
           ,
           and
           if
           the
           other
           answered
           not
           ,
           Tom
           ,
           they
           should
           give
           fire
           ;
           this
           being
           done
           ,
           hee
           sent
           Drums
           at
           a
           fields
           distance
           from
           the
           house
           ,
           with
           order
           to
           beat
           a
           march
           as
           soon
           as
           ever
           the
           assault
           began
           ,
           which
           they
           did
           accordingly
           ,
           and
           therby
           made
           the
           Enemy
           think
           that
           there
           had
           been
           a
           great
           strength
           ,
           when
           as
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           it
           was
           no
           such
           matter
           ;
           Then
           presently
           the
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           calling
           aloud
           to
           bring
           up
           such
           a
           Regiment
           to
           such
           a
           place
           ,
           and
           such
           a
           Regiment
           to
           another
           place
           ,
           (
           this
           much
           daunted
           the
           hearts
           of
           the
           Enemy
           at
           the
           hearing
           thereof
           )
           and
           then
           hee
           sent
           some
           to
           discover
           the
           Centery
           ,
           with
           an
           order
           to
           tell
           the
           Centery
           that
           they
           were
           friends
           ,
           and
           to
           hold
           him
           in
           discourse
           untill
           they
           had
           notice
           ;
           which
           service
           was
           so
           well
           performed
           on
           all
           parts
           ▪
           that
           before
           the
           Centinell
           knew
           who
           wee
           were
           ,
           our
           Ladders
           were
           mounted
           and
           wee
           in
           possession
           of
           one
           of
           their
           works
           ,
           and
           then
           the
           Enemy
           took
           the
           alarum
           ,
           and
           our
           men
           plyed
           the
           work
           most
           stoutly
           :
           The
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           endevoured
           with
           but
           ten
           men
           to
           have
           forced
           a
           little
           door
           ,
           wherein
           not
           prevailing
           ,
           hee
           marched
           along
           over
           the
           tops
           of
           the
           works
           with
           but
           four
           men
           ,
           and
           with
           these
           ,
           fell
           upon
           them
           that
           were
           in
           another
           work
           ,
           and
           forced
           them
           with
           one
           volley
           to
           betake
           them
           to
           the
           House
           ,
           where
           ,
           out
           of
           the
           windows
           and
           holes
           they
           within
           shot
           fiercely
           at
           us
           ,
           till
           wee
           by
           throwing
           in
           among
           them
           some
           hand
           Granadoes
           ,
           they
           quitted
           those
           places
           ,
           which
           gave
           way
           to
           our
           men
           to
           break
           a
           stone
           pillar
           of
           a
           window
           ,
           where
           the
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           entred
           ,
           and
           his
           four
           men
           entred
           ,
           and
           after
           them
           (
           immediately
           after
           )
           many
           
           more
           ;
           but
           before
           these
           were
           come
           in
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           being
           at
           least
           80
           foot
           and
           30
           horse
           ,
           and
           fearfully
           supposing
           (
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           noise
           of
           the
           Drums
           ,
           afore-mentioned
           ,
           and
           the
           Leivtenant
           Colonels
           calling
           together
           of
           so
           many
           Regiments
           )
           supposing
           therefore
           ,
           
           I
           say
           ,
           that
           a
           greater
           force
           of
           ours
           followed
           those
           five
           then
           entred
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           they
           all
           instantly
           cryed
           out
           for
           quarter
           ,
           which
           these
           five
           granted
           them
           ,
           and
           by
           that
           time
           the
           rest
           of
           our
           Forces
           were
           come
           up
           and
           had
           entred
           the
           Castle
           and
           so
           possessed
           themselves
           firmly
           of
           it
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           Major
           Bridgeman
           ,
           Captain
           Maurice
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           ,
           one
           Sergeant
           ,
           one
           Quartermaster
           ,
           one
           Ensigne
           ,
           two
           Horse
           Colours
           ,
           at
           least
           80
           Souldiers
           and
           30
           good
           Horses
           ,
           6
           barrells
           of
           powder
           ,
           with
           much
           other
           provisions
           .
           The
           House
           was
           so
           strongly
           fortified
           ,
           that
           my
           Lord
           Calven
           ,
           and
           the
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ,
           who
           behaved
           themselves
           most
           bravely
           in
           this
           action
           ,
           said
           it
           might
           have
           been
           maintained
           against
           a
           great
           strength
           ;
           for
           ,
           had
           it
           been
           day-work
           ,
           they
           should
           not
           have
           attempted
           it
           .
           In
           all
           this
           so
           resolute
           and
           even
           desperate
           service
           ,
           wee
           lost
           but
           one
           man
           ,
           and
           had
           only
           some
           few
           wounded
           .
        
         
           Now
           much
           about
           this
           time
           there
           having
           come
           constant
           and
           most
           true
           intelligence
           of
           the
           sweet
           tranquillity
           ,
           and
           peaceable
           ,
           and
           free
           Trading
           of
           the
           people
           in
           all
           the
           Eastern
           and
           Southern
           Associated
           Counties
           of
           this
           Kingdom
           ,
           where
           the
           the
           Kings
           devouring
           Cormorants
           ,
           the
           bold
           and
           bloody
           Cavaliers
           had
           no
           power
           to
           pester
           them
           and
           pilfer
           from
           them
           ,
           (
           which
           I
           may
           therefore
           ,
           heer
           ,
           most
           justly
           adde
           to
           the
           Catalogue
           of
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           our
           most
           rare
           and
           singular
           Parliamentary-mercies
           ,
           )
           
           as
           namely
           ,
           in
           Cambridgeshire
           ,
           what
           a
           goodly
           and
           full
           Fair
           there
           was
           kept
           at
           Sturbridge
           ,
           neer
           the
           University
           ,
           with
           free
           Trade
           and
           comfortable
           commerce
           ,
           as
           was
           formerly
           accustomed
           in
           our
           former
           most
           peaceable
           times
           ;
           the
           like
           also
           at
           Berry
           in
           Suffolk
           ,
           
           at
           Lyn
           in
           Northfolk
           ,
           at
           Braintree
           in
           Essex
           ,
           at
           Maidstone
           in
           Kent
           ,
           at
           London
           both
           at
           Peters
           Fair
           in
           
             Westminster
             ,
             Jameses
          
           and
           Bartholomew
           Fair
           ,
           in
           Smi●●field
           ;
           and
           divers
           other
           parts
           and
           places
           under
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           where
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           Cankerworms
           and
           Caterpillers
           of
           the
           kingdom
           ,
           the
           most
           accursed
           Cavaliers
           came
           not
           .
           
           And
           again
           ,
           if
           wee
           look
           no
           farther
           than
           the
           most
           renowned
           and
           famous
           Cities
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           (
           the
           intolerable
           terrours
           and
           tormentors
           ,
           under
           God
           ,
           of
           all
           the
           rotten
           Royalists
           )
           where
           the
           Word
           of
           God
           is
           most
           powerfully
           and
           purely
           ,
           most
           freely
           and
           frequently
           Preached
           ;
           where
           peace
           and
           plenty
           are
           ,
           (
           even
           to
           the
           highest
           admiration
           of
           Gods
           infinite
           and
           
           unexpressible
           praise
           and
           glory
           )
           enjoyed
           ,
           and
           where
           they
           know
           not
           ,
           But
           by
           hear
           say
           (
           ever
           magnified
           and
           omnified
           bee
           the
           free
           grace
           and
           great
           mercy
           of
           our
           good
           God
           )
           the
           most
           wofull
           massacrings
           ,
           plundrings
           ,
           and
           pillagings
           ,
           spoylings
           ,
           and
           filthy
           deflouring
           of
           all
           sorts
           and
           sexes
           ,
           which
           in
           very
           many
           ,
           yea
           ,
           too
           too
           many
           parts
           and
           places
           of
           the
           kingdom
           ,
           are
           most
           sadly
           seen
           and
           suffered
           ,
           where
           the
           Atheisticall
           
             Royalists
             ,
             Romish
          
           and
           
             Malignant
             Atheists
          
           ,
           rule
           and
           tyrannize
           ,
           as
           in
           Worcestershire
           ,
           where
           the
           
             English
             Papists
          
           ;
           and
           Cavalierian
           Atheists
           have
           (
           all
           the
           time
           of
           these
           most
           unhappy
           warres
           )
           kept
           correspondency
           with
           those
           most
           barbarous
           and
           bloody
           Canibals
           ,
           
           the
           Rebels
           of
           Ireland
           .
           O
           the
           sad
           tragedies
           perpetrated
           and
           acted
           there
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           by
           the
           
             Russels
             ,
             Brunts
             ,
             Canning●
          
           ,
           and
           other
           inhumain
           Cavaliers
           of
           that
           County
           !
           by
           the
           Giffords
           in
           Stoffordshire
           ;
           the
           Tay●ors
           and
           Barnses
           in
           War●●ickshire
           the
           filthy
           
             French
             ,
             Walloones
          
           ,
           and
           all
           other
           sorts
           of
           blood-thirs●y
           Villaines
           in
           all
           parts
           !
           I
           say
           ,
           where
           the
           ravenous
           and
           all-ruining
           Royalists
           get
           and
           keep
           pernicious
           power
           and
           preheminence
           :
           witnesse
           their
           horrid
           and
           hideous
           cruelti●s
           ,
           and
           more
           than
           Turkish
           barbarities
           acted
           in
           Oxfordpris●ms
           ,
           in
           
             Marlborough
             ,
             Newbury
             ,
             Redding
          
           ,
           (
           when
           t
           was
           in
           their
           helli●h
           hold
           )
           
             Mar●
             field
          
           ,
           
           
             Gloc●s●e●
             shire
             ,
             Bathe
          
           ,
           the
           
             Vizes
             ,
             Sommersetshir●
             ,
             Devon
          
           ,
           and
           Cornwall
           ,
           in
           none
           of
           all
           which
           places
           ,
           is
           permitted
           any
           free
           Trading
           ,
           no
           powerfull
           Preaching
           ,
           no
           comfortable
           or
           quiet
           living
           ,
           but
           (
           as
           I
           said
           )
           the
           clean
           contrary
           .
           And
           ,
           now
           ,
           s●riously
           and
           sadly
           put
           both
           these
           two
           conditions
           together
           ,
           as
           white
           to
           black
           ,
           and
           light
           to
           darknesse
           ,
           yea
           even
           as
           representative
           heaven
           to
           hell
           ,
           and
           then
           tell
           mee
           ,
           O
           thou
           most
           obdurate-hearted
           ,
           and
           Mole-eyed
           Malignant
           ,
           if
           thou
           bee
           but
           
             Com●os
             mentis
          
           ,
           if
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           thou
           art
           not
           stark
           ma●
           ,
           whether
           this
           one
           ,
           and
           only
           consideration
           (
           were
           there
           no
           more
           )
           bee
           not
           enough
           in
           meer
           common
           sense
           and
           reason
           ;
           to
           open
           thy
           blinde
           eyes
           ,
           and
           cause
           thee
           to
           see
           thy
           grosse
           errour
           ,
           most
           pesti●ent
           prejudice
           and
           unreasonable
           rage
           and
           rancour
           against
           the
           wayes
           of
           God
           and
           work
           of
           Reformation
           ,
           the
           great
           Cause
           and
           businesse
           of
           this
           present
           most
           pious
           Parliament
           ,
           so
           injuriously
           and
           so
           unjustly
           maligned
           and
           abused
           by
           thee
           ;
           God
           in
           mercy
           ,
           at
           length
           ,
           open
           thine
           eyes
           to
           see
           thy
           folly
           and
           madnesse
           ,
           and
           to
           bee
           truly
           humbled
           for
           it
           .
           But
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           Now
           much
           about
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           from
           that
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Commander
           Colonell
           Fox
           ,
           how
           that
           a
           party
           of
           his
           being
           drawn
           out
           by
           Captain
           Tudman
           ,
           mar●hed
           toward
           Hartlebury-Castle
           ,
           and
           there
           salling
           upon
           a
           party
           of
           
           the
           enemies
           ,
           took
           prisoners
           Sergeant
           Whitlework
           ,
           and
           4
           others
           .
           That
           another
           Captain
           of
           his
           ,
           
           namely
           ,
           Captain
           Johnson
           marched
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           to
           joyn
           with
           the
           Coventry
           forces
           for
           the
           securing
           of
           Asherton
           Fair
           (
           heer
           's
           another
           particular
           confirmation
           of
           the
           truth
           of
           what
           was
           forementioned
           )
           from
           the
           Lord
           Loughboroughs
           ,
           or
           rather
           
             Rob-carryer
             ,
             Hastings
          
           ,
           and
           Litchfield
           Forces
           :
           Which
           Fair
           (
           though
           with
           much
           adoe
           )
           was
           secured
           ;
           wherein
           Colonell
           Foxes
           Souldiers
           ,
           commanded
           by
           Captain
           Johnson
           aforesaid
           ,
           unhorsed
           Colonell
           Lane
           ,
           a
           Litchfield
           Commander
           ,
           brought
           away
           his
           Horse
           ,
           Pistols
           ,
           Cloak
           ,
           and
           Bever
           ,
           the
           Colonell
           himself
           being
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           if
           not
           slain
           ,
           was
           ,
           with
           no
           small
           strugling
           ,
           at
           length
           rescued
           by
           a
           strong
           party
           ,
           and
           so
           carryed
           off
           to
           Litchfield
           ,
           but
           his
           chin
           was
           cut
           off
           in
           the
           fight
           ,
           his
           arm
           shot
           and
           his
           head
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           and
           hee
           therefore
           deemed
           unlikely
           to
           live
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           16
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           that
           ever
           to
           bee
           honored
           and
           approved
           Patriot
           of
           his
           Country
           
             Alderman
             Pennington
          
           ,
           then
           ,
           Leivtenant
           of
           the
           Towre
           of
           London
           ,
           (
           having
           been
           brought
           into
           no
           small
           perplexity
           and
           trouble
           by
           the
           sudden
           and
           silent
           escape
           out
           of
           the
           said
           Towre
           of
           those
           two
           bloody
           Rebells
           ,
           
           the
           Lord
           Macquire
           and
           Machmahoon
           )
           by
           the
           assistance
           of
           that
           most
           worthy
           Knight
           Sir
           
             John
             Cl●tworthy
          
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           also
           of
           a
           most
           publick
           Spirit
           and
           known
           integrity
           ,
           and
           a
           member
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           who
           having
           private
           intelligence
           of
           the
           said
           Lord
           Macquire
           and
           Macmahoons
           place
           of
           residence
           ,
           where
           they
           had
           been
           securely
           h●●boured
           ever
           since
           they
           got
           out
           of
           the
           Towre
           ;
           both
           these
           worthy
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           eminent
           Patriots
           ,
           suddenly
           and
           secretly
           got
           together
           ,
           the
           Trained
           Bands
           of
           Ludgate-Ward
           in
           London
           ;
           and
           with
           them
           expeditiously
           beset
           one
           Mr.
           Clouds
           house
           (
           a
           Painter
           or
           Picture
           drawer
           in
           Drurie-Lane
           )
           on
           all
           sides
           ,
           Clowde
           himself
           being
           out
           of
           Town
           ,
           reported
           to
           bee
           beyond
           Sea
           ,
           but
           beleeved
           to
           bee
           with
           the
           King
           ,
           hee
           being
           a
           known
           Papist
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           a
           great
           estate
           .
           Now
           the
           house
           being
           round
           beset
           ,
           
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           Alderman
           Pennington
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             John
             Clotworthy
          
           ,
           with
           some
           others
           went
           into
           the
           said
           house
           ,
           and
           instantly
           found
           the
           two
           bloody
           Rebels
           eating
           Oysters
           ,
           on
           whose
           persons
           they
           instantly
           and
           joyfully
           seized
           ,
           especially
           the
           Leivtenant
           of
           the
           Towre
           ,
           whom
           their
           apprehension
           most
           neerly
           concerned
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           foresaid
           Trained
           Band
           guarding
           them
           along
           the
           streets
           to
           the
           Towre
           again
           ,
           where
           ,
           again
           ,
           they
           safely
           lodged
           and
           lockt
           them
           up
           ,
           till
           their
           farther
           triall
           for
           their
           lives
           ,
           which
           shortly
           after
           followed
           .
           There
           were
           also
           found
           ,
           at
           the
           same
           
           time
           ,
           in
           the
           said
           Clowds
           house
           ,
           (
           that
           Popish
           cloud
           that
           had
           hidden
           those
           two
           grand
           bloody
           Rebels
           in
           his
           house
           so
           long
           )
           the
           pictures
           of
           filthy
           Father
           Corbet
           ,
           forsooth
           ,
           and
           devillish
           Ducket
           ,
           his
           copesmate
           ,
           two
           Irish-priests
           ,
           that
           had
           been
           hanged
           ,
           drawn
           and
           quartered
           at
           Tiburn
           ,
           but
           the
           Sessions
           before
           this
           apprehension
           of
           the
           said
           Irish-Rebels
           ,
           both
           those
           Villaines
           pictures
           being
           very
           fairly
           set
           forth
           in
           Oyle-colours
           ;
           so
           madly
           doe
           the
           Romish
           sots
           and
           slaves
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           dignifie
           ,
           if
           not
           Deifie
           such
           abominable
           ,
           base
           and
           bloody
           
             Trentine-Traitors
             ,
             Romes
          
           cursedly
           Canonized
           lying-martyrs
           ;
           which
           Pictures
           I
           my self
           saw
           ,
           in
           my
           ever
           most
           honoured
           friends
           house
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Wollastone
          
           ,
           then
           ,
           the
           most
           honourable
           Lord
           Major
           of
           London
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           divers
           of
           the
           reverend
           and
           truely
           religious
           Ministers
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           
           to
           a
           very
           considerable
           number
           ,
           presented
           a
           petition
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
          
           ,
           for
           a
           full
           and
           speedy
           reformation
           and
           uniformity
           in
           Doctrine
           ,
           Discipline
           ,
           Worship
           ,
           and
           Government
           of
           the
           Church
           of
           England
           ,
           wherein
           ,
           among
           many
           other
           things
           ,
           they
           religiously
           remonstrated
           ,
           that
           by
           reason
           of
           many
           most
           dangerously
           erronious
           opinions
           ,
           ruinating
           Schismes
           ,
           and
           damnable
           heresies
           (
           as
           
             Anabaptisme
             ,
             Brownisme
             ,
             Antinonianisme
             ,
             Socinianisme
             ,
             Libertinisme
             ,
          
           and
           Independency
           )
           most
           unhappily
           revived
           and
           crept
           in
           among
           us
           ,
           and
           much
           fomented
           both
           in
           City
           and
           Country
           ,
           the
           Orthodox
           Ministery
           and
           truely
           pious
           and
           painfull
           Pastours
           were
           much
           neglected
           and
           contemned
           ,
           the
           people
           seduced
           ,
           congregations
           torn
           asunder
           ,
           families
           distracted
           ,
           rights
           and
           duties
           of
           Relations
           both
           nationall
           ,
           civill
           and
           spirituall
           ,
           very
           scandalously
           violated
           ,
           the
           practicall
           power
           of
           godlinesse
           greatly
           decayed
           ,
           Parliamentary
           authority
           was
           much
           undermined
           ,
           fearfull
           confusion
           introduced
           ,
           imminent
           destruction
           threatned
           ,
           and
           in
           part
           inflicted
           on
           us
           (
           lately
           )
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           as
           a
           sign
           of
           Heavens
           high
           displeasure
           at
           us
           ,
           for
           our
           most
           unthankfull
           and
           wanton
           quarrelling
           among
           our selves
           ,
           and
           thereby
           retarding
           of
           so
           great
           and
           glorious
           a
           work
           ,
           so
           much
           conducing
           to
           Gods
           high
           honour
           ,
           and
           the
           Kingdomes
           best
           security
           .
           And
           therfore
           they
           desired
           (
           as
           a
           soveraign
           remedy
           for
           the
           removall
           of
           these
           present
           distempers
           and
           growing
           evills
           ,
           and
           the
           prevention
           of
           their
           farther
           progresse
           )
           the
           serious
           expediting
           of
           a
           Directory
           for
           publick-worship
           ,
           and
           to
           accelerate
           the
           establishment
           of
           a
           pure
           and
           Apostolicall
           Discipline
           and
           Government
           (
           according
           to
           the
           Word
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           the
           best
           Reformed
           Churches
           )
           and
           to
           endevour
           to
           take
           away
           all
           obstructions
           that
           might
           impede
           and
           retard
           the
           same
           .
           Which
           petition
           
           was
           read
           in
           the
           House
           ,
           and
           the
           Petitioners
           called
           in
           ,
           and
           had
           thanks
           returned
           them
           ,
           with
           assurance
           how
           earnest
           the
           Parliament
           hath
           been
           to
           establish
           Church-Government
           ,
           
           as
           was
           desired
           ,
           which
           was
           most
           notably
           evident
           ,
           both
           in
           their
           calling
           of
           an
           
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
          
           to
           that
           purpose
           ,
           by
           their
           endevours
           ,
           since
           ,
           to
           remove
           all
           obstructions
           and
           misunderstandings
           among
           them
           that
           might
           hinder
           the
           work
           ,
           by
           their
           farther
           late
           proceedings
           for
           the
           setling
           of
           a
           godly
           and
           painfull
           Ministery
           ,
           in
           London
           ,
           and
           many
           other
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           within
           their
           power
           ;
           together
           with
           divers
           other
           wayes
           (
           as
           might
           bee
           instanced
           )
           which
           may
           bee
           as
           so
           many
           sufficient
           testimonies
           of
           their
           fervent
           and
           faithfull
           zeal
           therein
           :
           And
           ,
           lastly
           ,
           to
           testifie
           their
           most
           earnest
           desire
           to
           remove
           all
           impediments
           that
           might
           hinder
           a
           speedy
           settlement
           in
           Religion
           ,
           the
           Commons
           taking
           into
           consideration
           the
           many
           stops
           and
           hinderances
           in
           the
           Assembly
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           some
           differences
           among
           themselves
           ,
           they
           ordered
           ,
           that
           the
           Committee
           ,
           
           of
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           should
           treat
           with
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           the
           Assembly
           about
           settling
           a
           union
           in
           point
           of
           Church-Government
           among
           those
           Divines
           which
           were
           of
           a
           contrary
           opinion
           ;
           and
           in
           case
           it
           could
           not
           bee
           ,
           then
           to
           finde
           out
           away
           how
           tender
           consciences
           might
           bee
           born
           withall
           ,
           so
           far
           forth
           as
           might
           stand
           with
           the
           peace
           and
           safety
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           as
           was
           warranted
           by
           the
           Word
           of
           God
           ,
           that
           so
           the
           Service
           of
           the
           Assembly
           might
           not
           bee
           retarded
           .
           And
           the
           
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
          
           having
           agreed
           on
           the
           names
           of
           such
           Ministers
           as
           they
           thought
           fit
           to
           bee
           entrusted
           with
           the
           matter
           of
           Ordination
           ,
           
           
             pro
             tempore
          
           ,
           within
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           there
           being
           23
           of
           them
           whereof
           13
           of
           the
           City
           Ministers
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           10
           of
           the
           Assembly
           ,
           who
           presented
           the
           same
           to
           the
           Commons
           ,
           which
           they
           passed
           also
           with
           full
           approbation
           of
           them
           and
           the
           said
           Ordinance
           was
           by
           a
           message
           from
           the
           Commons
           sent
           up
           to
           the
           Lords
           ,
           desiring
           their
           concurrence
           therein
           ;
           to
           which
           also
           the
           Lords
           immediately
           assented
           ,
           and
           the
           Ordinance
           came
           forth
           in
           Print
           with
           the
           full
           and
           joynt
           authority
           of
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           thing
           it self
           divers
           times
           put
           into
           execution
           in
           divers
           Churches
           in
           London
           ,
           in
           such
           a
           holy
           ,
           reverend
           ,
           and
           religious
           manner
           ,
           as
           did
           exceedingly
           joy
           the
           hearts
           of
           all
           Gods
           people
           to
           see
           ,
           in
           the
           most
           pious
           and
           apostolicall
           performance
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           were
           most
           credibly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Leicestershire
           ,
           of
           an
           excellent
           exploit
           performed
           by
           a
           party
           of
           Leicester
           Horse
           against
           that
           old
           and
           bold
           
             Rob-Carryer
             Hostrings
          
           forces
           ,
           which
           was
           thus
           certified
           .
           viz.
           That
           a
           party
           of
           
           Horse
           ,
           about
           80
           in
           number
           ,
           going
           from
           Leicester
           ,
           as
           a
           convoy
           to
           certain
           Carriers
           of
           Nottingham
           ,
           the
           passage
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Garrisons
           there
           about
           being
           full
           of
           danger
           ,
           
           so
           that
           no
           Carriers
           durst
           adventure
           to
           passe
           without
           a
           convoy
           :
           Wherof
           Hastings
           having
           had
           intelligence
           ,
           and
           that
           there
           was
           a
           prize
           to
           bee
           preyed
           on
           ,
           hee
           presently
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           about
           an
           120
           Horse
           at
           least
           against
           them
           ,
           but
           they
           comming
           too
           short
           of
           the
           Carriers
           (
           who
           were
           ,
           before
           his
           comming
           safely
           lodged
           in
           Nottingham
           ,
           and
           the
           Convoy
           returning
           to
           
             Leicester
             ;
             Hastings
          
           Forces
           placed
           their
           ambuscadoes
           and
           lined
           the
           hedges
           on
           both
           sides
           of
           a
           Lane
           where
           Leicester
           Forces
           were
           to
           passe
           through
           ,
           neer
           unto
           a
           Town
           called
           Cast●ck
           within
           5
           miles
           on
           this
           side
           Nottingham
           ,
           and
           accordingly
           gave
           the
           said
           Convoy
           an
           unexpected
           salute
           in
           their
           said
           return
           ;
           but
           they
           very
           gallantly
           forced
           their
           passage
           through
           the
           Lane
           ,
           which
           done
           they
           wheeled
           about
           again
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           beat
           them
           from
           the
           hedges
           ,
           miserably
           routed
           and
           disperst
           their
           whole
           party
           ,
           killed
           and
           took
           above
           60
           of
           them
           prisoners
           ,
           the
           rest
           that
           escaped
           ,
           leaving
           all
           their
           armes
           behinde
           them
           for
           haste
           ,
           and
           they
           took
           90
           good
           horses
           from
           them
           besides
           .
           In
           which
           action
           Leicester
           forces
           lost
           not
           one
           man
           ;
           only
           Leivtenant
           Steevens
           ,
           who
           deserved
           much
           honour
           for
           his
           gallant
           undertaking
           in
           this
           Service
           was
           shot
           in
           the
           back
           ,
           but
           not
           mortally
           wounded
           .
           After
           which
           exploit
           thus
           bravely
           performed
           by
           a
           party
           of
           but
           86
           against
           at
           least
           an
           120.
           the
           Convoy
           returned
           sa●e
           unto
           Leicester
           with
           all
           their
           prisoners
           and
           prizes
           ,
           and
           were
           entertained
           with
           much
           joy
           and
           triumph
           .
        
         
           About
           September
           23.
           wee
           received
           certain
           information
           ,
           by
           Letters
           both
           from
           the
           right
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Patriots
           and
           magnanimous
           Commanders
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           and
           as
           virtuous
           as
           valourous
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ,
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           bearing
           date
           the
           18
           &
           19
           of
           Septem
           .
           1644.
           of
           a
           most
           famous
           and
           renowned
           victory
           ,
           obtained
           (
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           and
           goodnesse
           )
           by
           their
           forces
           against
           the
           Enemy
           at
           the
           raising
           of
           the
           s●ege
           ,
           before
           Mountgomery-Castle
           ;
           the
           substance
           of
           all
           which
           three
           noble
           Commanders
           Letters
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           I
           have
           ,
           heer
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           faithfully
           extracted
           and
           Composed
           together
           ,
           in
           this
           relation
           following
           Immediately
           after
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           had
           been
           possessed
           of
           the
           strong
           and
           advantageous
           Castle
           of
           Mountgomery
           ,
           it
           was
           suddenly
           and
           closely
           besieged
           again
           by
           a
           very
           strong
           power
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Forces
           ,
           before
           ours
           could
           bring
           in
           any
           competent
           provision
           for
           that
           Garrison
           ,
           
           and
           both
           the
           Lord
           Herbert
           of
           Cherbury
           ,
           Colonell
           Price
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middletons
          
           brave
           Officers
           ,
           and
           neer
           500
           Souldiers
           ,
           were
           all
           ,
           thereby
           ,
           much
           distressed
           ,
           and
           in
           great
           danger
           ;
           which
           ,
           brave
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           perceiving
           ,
           and
           laying
           neer
           to
           heart
           ,
           himself
           also
           being
           necessitated
           to
           a
           retreat
           ,
           and
           hee
           having
           ,
           in
           his
           retreat
           ,
           safely
           recovered
           Oswestry
           ,
           hee
           presently
           hasted
           into
           Cheshire
           unto
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           his
           ever
           fast
           friend
           ,
           who
           ,
           indeed
           ;
           like
           a
           faithfull
           
             Achates
             ▪
          
           
           never
           failed
           him
           ;
           and
           instantly
           also
           expedited
           messengers
           into
           L●ncashire
           to
           valiant
           Sir
           
             John
             M●ldrum
          
           ,
           and
           brave
           Sir
           
             William
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           in
           all
           whom
           ,
           hee
           found
           a
           great
           deal
           of
           forwardnesse
           and
           cheerfull
           readinesse
           ,
           both
           to
           help
           the
           said
           distressed
           Castle
           ,
           and
           to
           preserve
           what
           they
           had
           but
           lately
           before
           gotten
           from
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           viz.
           37
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           12
           barrels
           of
           brimstone
           ,
           store
           of
           Match
           and
           other
           Ammunition
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           exceedingly
           wanted
           ,
           all
           which
           ,
           ours
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           had
           a
           little
           before
           taken
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           comming
           from
           Bristol
           ,
           and
           was
           intended
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           
             Shrewsbury
             ,
             Chester
          
           and
           Leverpool
           .
           Now
           ,
           all
           these
           foresaid
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Commanders
           speedily
           assembled
           and
           marched
           together
           toward
           Mountgomery-castle
           with
           30●0
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           
           and
           came
           thither
           on
           Septem
           .
           17.
           resolving
           to
           contribute
           their
           best
           endevours
           in
           this
           expedition
           in
           regard
           of
           the
           great
           importance
           of
           the
           Service
           .
           They
           lay
           ,
           that
           night
           ,
           in
           a
           field
           most
           advantageous
           for
           them
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           possest
           themselves
           of
           before
           ,
           but
           deserted
           at
           our
           Forces
           comming
           thither
           ,
           placing
           themselves
           on
           the
           mountain
           above
           the
           Castle
           ,
           a
           place
           of
           great
           advantage
           for
           them
           ,
           our
           forces
           resolved
           not
           to
           goe
           to
           them
           ,
           but
           to
           endevour
           to
           victuall
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           sent
           out
           parties
           for
           the
           bringing
           in
           of
           provisions
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           even
           a
           third
           part
           of
           our
           Horse
           being
           thus
           employed
           abroad
           for
           victualls
           ,
           and
           forrage
           for
           the
           Castle
           ;
           which
           the
           Enemy
           perceiving
           ,
           
           they
           took
           the
           opportunity
           ,
           and
           thereupon
           marched
           down
           in
           a
           body
           toward
           us
           both
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           being
           in
           number
           ,
           full
           5000
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           whom
           that
           bloody
           Lord
           Byron
           commanded
           in
           Cheif
           ,
           and
           came
           up
           to
           our
           Forces
           to
           give
           them
           battail
           ,
           with
           great
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           thinking
           at
           the
           first
           to
           have
           broke
           through
           our
           Forces
           ,
           and
           to
           have
           made
           themselves
           Masters
           of
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           which
           ours
           had
           gained
           the
           night
           before
           ,
           which
           indeed
           ,
           would
           have
           cut
           off
           the
           passage
           of
           our
           retreat
           .
           But
           valiant
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ,
           who
           had
           the
           command
           and
           ordering
           of
           our
           Forces
           ,
           performed
           the
           charge
           with
           admirable
           judgement
           dexterity
           and
           resolution
           ,
           and
           therefore
           (
           as
           noble
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           testified
           
           of
           him
           )
           deserved
           a
           large
           share
           in
           the
           honour
           of
           that
           dayes
           successe
           ;
           but
           indeed
           ,
           the
           whole
           honour
           and
           glory
           of
           it
           all
           was
           to
           be
           given
           and
           ascribed
           to
           God
           only
           ,
           the
           giver
           of
           all
           Victories
           .
           Ours
           ,
           by
           the
           foresaid
           fierce
           assault
           of
           Byrons
           Forces
           so
           desperately
           on
           us
           ,
           were
           so
           hardly
           tasked
           by
           their
           multitude
           ,
           that
           the
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           were
           constrained
           deeply
           ,
           and
           most
           undauntedly
           to
           engage
           their
           utmost
           valour
           and
           courage
           ,
           
           and
           behaved
           themselves
           (
           as
           indeed
           by
           Gods
           providence
           it
           was
           manifested
           )
           most
           extraordinary
           gallantly
           (
           for
           it
           was
           a
           while
           very
           dubious
           and
           uncertain
           ,
           which
           way
           the
           Lord
           would
           incline
           the
           Victory
           )
           yea
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           it
           came
           to
           push
           of
           Pike
           ,
           wherein
           they
           were
           much
           too
           hard
           for
           ours
           ;
           they
           having
           many
           more
           Pikes
           than
           wee
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           our
           Horse
           was
           worsted
           ,
           at
           the
           beginning
           of
           the
           battail
           ,
           and
           forced
           a
           while
           to
           retreat
           ;
           but
           it
           so
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           to
           put
           such
           an
           unanimous
           Spirit
           and
           undaunted
           courage
           and
           resolution
           both
           in
           our
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           (
           animated
           on
           by
           the
           admirable
           examples
           of
           their
           so
           renowned
           Leaders
           and
           Commanders
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             William
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           who
           had
           the
           Command
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           who
           did
           most
           valiantly
           set
           upon
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           and
           engaged
           himself
           so
           farre
           that
           hee
           was
           taken
           prisoner
           ,
           but
           was
           presently
           fetched
           off
           by
           the
           valour
           of
           his
           own
           men
           ,
           but
           yet
           mortally
           wounded
           )
           but
           ,
           as
           I
           said
           before
           ,
           God
           had
           put
           such
           a
           spirit
           of
           undaunted
           resolution
           and
           courage
           into
           the
           hearts
           both
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Fairfax
          
           his
           men
           ,
           and
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           of
           all
           the
           rest
           ,
           that
           they
           resolved
           to
           fight
           it
           out
           to
           the
           last
           man
           ;
           insomuch
           that
           when
           the
           battail
           was
           now
           in
           a
           most
           anxious
           and
           uncertain
           condition
           ,
           
           our
           extremity
           was
           Gods
           opportunity
           to
           magnifie
           his
           power
           ,
           and
           on
           a
           suddain
           with
           one
           fresh
           and
           valiant
           charge
           our
           Souldiers
           routed
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           put
           their
           whole
           Army
           to
           a
           most
           shamefull
           retreat
           ,
           or
           rather
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           a
           plain
           flight
           ,
           pursuing
           them
           divers
           miles
           together
           even
           in
           the
           Mountaines
           ,
           and
           performed
           great
           execution
           on
           them
           ;
           And
           ,
           as
           I
           should
           have
           told
           you
           ,
           our
           men
           ,
           when
           the
           battail
           was
           in
           the
           hottest
           ,
           issued
           out
           of
           the
           Castle
           and
           fell
           upon
           the
           enemies
           that
           were
           in
           their
           trenches
           and
           took
           divers
           of
           their
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           whom
           they
           had
           left
           to
           keep
           their
           workes
           .
           In
           which
           foresaid
           fight
           and
           flight
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           
           wee
           slew
           at
           least
           500
           of
           their
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           besides
           many
           Officers
           and
           men
           of
           quality
           ,
           wounded
           many
           more
           ,
           and
           took
           neer
           upon
           1500
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           were
           these
           Officers
           and
           Commanders
           ,
           viz.
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Tilsley
          
           ,
           their
           Major
           Generall
           ;
           Colonell
           Broughton
           ;
           
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Bladwell
           ;
           Major
           Williams
           ;
           9
           Captains
           ;
           17
           Leivtenants
           ;
           1
           Quartermaster
           ,
           3
           Cornets
           ;
           22
           Ensignes
           ;
           52
           Sergeants
           ;
           57
           Corporalls
           ;
           and
           11
           Drums
           .
           Our
           Souldiers
           also
           took
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           neer
           2000
           armes
           ,
           most
           for
           foot
           ;
           all
           their
           Carriages
           ,
           and
           neer
           20
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           wherewith
           they
           had
           been
           furnished
           the
           night
           before
           .
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           with
           his
           brave
           Cheshire
           foot
           ,
           
           and
           among
           them
           ,
           Major
           Lowtham
           ,
           especially
           ,
           who
           Commanded
           as
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           ,
           did
           most
           admirably
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           and
           fought
           more
           like
           Lions
           than
           men
           ,
           (
           as
           noble
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           himself
           testified
           of
           them
           )
           and
           did
           beat
           the
           best
           Foot
           in
           England
           ,
           as
           the
           very
           Enemies
           themselves
           confest
           ,
           being
           all
           Prince
           Robbers
           foot
           ,
           and
           indeed
           the
           choycest
           foot
           out
           of
           all
           their
           Garrisons
           .
           But
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Fairfax
          
           (
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           )
           was
           mortally
           wounded
           ,
           by
           at
           least
           15
           wounds
           upon
           his
           body
           ;
           as
           also
           Major
           Fitz-Simons
           a
           brave
           Souldier
           ,
           
           who
           both
           behaved
           themselves
           most
           admirably
           ,
           and
           with
           invincible
           courage
           ,
           in
           this
           terrible
           battail
           ,
           and
           (
           with
           great
           and
           most
           just
           lamentation
           for
           their
           losse
           )
           dyed
           of
           their
           wounds
           ,
           immediately
           after
           the
           fight
           ,
           together
           with
           some
           few
           others
           of
           our
           Captaines
           and
           Officers
           of
           horse
           ;
           but
           it
           was
           verily
           beleeved
           wee
           lost
           not
           40
           men
           ,
           slain
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           nor
           had
           above
           60
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           wounded
           .
           Thus
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           the
           Castle
           was
           every
           way
           most
           valiantly
           releived
           ,
           
           brave
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middletons
          
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           before
           were
           as
           prisoners
           ,
           were
           now
           set
           free
           from
           danger
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Lord
           Herbert
           of
           Cherbury
           ,
           and
           all
           of
           them
           put
           into
           a
           comfortable
           posture
           ;
           and
           by
           this
           so
           terrible
           a
           blow
           ,
           the
           best
           of
           the
           Enemies
           foot
           ruinated
           and
           taken
           from
           them
           ,
           as
           also
           
             Shrewsbury
             ,
             Chester
          
           ,
           and
           Leverpool
           unfurnished
           of
           their
           hoped
           Ammunition
           ,
           and
           our selves
           plentifully
           furnished
           ,
           and
           ,
           heerby
           ,
           Northwales
           (
           which
           formerly
           had
           been
           the
           nursery
           for
           the
           Kings
           Armies
           )
           most
           probable
           ,
           in
           good
           time
           ,
           to
           shake
           off
           that
           yoke
           of
           Servitude
           ,
           which
           formerly
           lay
           so
           heavily
           upon
           their
           necks
           ,
           by
           the
           example
           of
           Mountgomery-castles
           safety
           ,
           which
           is
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           goodliest
           and
           strongest
           places
           that
           is
           in
           the
           Kingdom
           .
           And
           ,
           now
           ,
           say
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           did
           not
           heer
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           let
           us
           conspicuously
           see
           that
           great
           wonder
           
             of
             the
             Bush
          
           ,
           
           
             his
             Church
             or
             Children
             ,
             in
             the
             midst
             of
             a
             furious
             flame
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             and
             yet
             not
             consumed
             therewith
             ,
          
           but
           rather
           contrariwise
           flourishing
           in
           the
           flames
           and
           destroying
           the
           destroyers
           ,
           and
           quenching
           the
           crackling
           thorns
           of
           the
           ungodly
           ,
           under
           the
           boyling
           pot
           of
           their
           implacable
           wrath
           and
           fiercest
           fury
           ,
           
             Not
             unto
             us
             ,
             therefore
             ,
             Lord
             ,
             not
             unto
             us
             ,
             but
             unto
             thy
             name
             
             alone
             ,
             Wee
             give
             all
             the
             honour
             and
             glory
             .
          
           But
           ,
           heer
           ,
           give
           me
           leave
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           to
           acquaint
           thee
           (
           I
           holding
           it
           very
           pertinent
           to
           this
           present
           businesse
           )
           with
           one
           more
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           action
           ,
           which
           much
           honoured
           that
           brave
           Commander
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ;
           who
           immediately
           after
           this
           famous
           Victory
           ,
           was
           yet
           so
           sensible
           of
           the
           losse
           of
           that
           noble
           Gentleman
           ,
           and
           most
           brave
           Commander
           Sir
           
             William
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           
           that
           apprehending
           (
           and
           that
           most
           rightly
           and
           religiously
           )
           the
           affliction
           would
           bee
           great
           to
           his
           deer
           surviving
           virtuous
           Lady
           (
           as
           indeed
           it
           was
           sad
           to
           her
           and
           to
           the
           whole
           kingdom
           )
           hee
           procured
           from
           among
           the
           Souldiers
           ,
           or
           Chirurgeons
           (
           not
           without
           some
           difficulty
           )
           the
           Diamond-Ring
           that
           was
           on
           Sir
           Williams
           finger
           ,
           and
           the
           bracelet
           of
           gold
           that
           was
           about
           his
           arm
           ,
           when
           hee
           was
           slain
           in
           the
           fight
           ,
           and
           sent
           them
           up
           to
           his
           Lady
           ,
           together
           with
           a
           Letter
           so
           full
           of
           noble
           and
           most
           pious
           expressions
           ,
           as
           it
           hath
           justly
           added
           much
           to
           his
           other
           actions
           of
           honour
           .
           And
           when
           these
           things
           were
           denyed
           him
           by
           some
           Chirurgeons
           ,
           and
           by
           some
           others
           also
           claiming
           them
           to
           bee
           their
           due
           ,
           hee
           drew
           up
           some
           of
           his
           horse
           ,
           and
           said
           hee
           would
           deal
           with
           them
           ,
           as
           with
           enemies
           ,
           if
           they
           did
           not
           deliver
           the
           same
           to
           bee
           sent
           to
           his
           Lady
           .
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           likewise
           ,
           wrote
           a
           Letter
           of
           much
           respect
           and
           consolation
           to
           the
           Lady
           Fairfax
           ;
           
           Who
           like
           a
           most
           heroick
           and
           pious
           Lady
           ,
           told
           her
           friends
           about
           her
           ,
           
             That
             shee
             greived
             not
             that
             hee
             d●ed
             in
             this
             Cause
             ,
             but
             that
             hee
             dyed
             so
             soon
             to
             doe
             no
             more
             for
             it
             .
          
           A
           most
           noble
           speech
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           and
           most
           worthy
           a
           virtuous
           and
           Christian
           Lady
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           to
           London
           ,
           out
           of
           Gloucestershire
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           rare
           exploit
           performed
           by
           that
           most
           renowned
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           successefull
           Commander
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           
           at
           Monmouth
           in
           South-Wales
           ,
           which
           was
           this
           :
           Colonell
           Kerl
           ,
           who
           had
           the
           Command
           of
           the
           said
           Town
           and
           Castle
           for
           the
           King
           ,
           went
           out
           in
           the
           night
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           ,
           and
           was
           met
           with
           by
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           who
           having
           laid
           an
           ambuscado
           ,
           surprised
           the
           Colonell
           ,
           and
           took
           all
           his
           men
           prisoners
           ;
           After
           which
           (
           to
           requite
           some
           ill
           service
           which
           hee
           had
           formerly
           done
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           in
           deserting
           it
           (
           or
           whither
           that
           were
           done
           by
           compulsion
           or
           otherwise
           ,
           I
           will
           not
           determine
           ,
           but
           )
           the
           said
           Colonell
           Kerl
           (
           upon
           an
           agreement
           and
           resolution
           betwixt
           brave
           Colonell
           Massie
           and
           him
           )
           marched
           in
           the
           head
           of
           Colonell
           Massies
           men
           to
           the
           Town
           of
           Monmouth
           ,
           and
           demanded
           entrance
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           draw-bridge
           being
           let
           down
           ,
           Colonell
           
           Massie
           soon
           became
           Master
           thereof
           ,
           
           and
           quickly
           got
           possession
           both
           of
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           together
           ,
           with
           the
           losse
           not
           of
           above
           6
           men
           on
           both
           sides
           .
           This
           Colonell
           Kerles
           Father
           was
           then
           at
           Gloucester
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           having
           an
           estate
           in
           the
           County
           of
           Monmouth
           ,
           the
           King
           gave
           it
           to
           his
           Son
           on
           his
           revolt
           to
           his
           side
           ;
           but
           by
           this
           means
           the
           Father
           happily
           regained
           both
           his
           Son
           and
           his
           inheritance
           together
           .
           This
           Town
           being
           a
           place
           of
           great
           concernment
           ,
           was
           on
           this
           obtaining
           of
           it
           ,
           made
           a
           Garrison
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           it
           being
           not
           only
           the
           inlet
           into
           South-Wales
           ,
           from
           Bristol
           ,
           but
           was
           also
           a
           Magazine
           to
           furnish
           that
           City
           and
           those
           parts
           with
           Butter
           ,
           Cheese
           ,
           and
           all
           sorts
           of
           Victualls
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           wee
           had
           farther
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           Glouc●ster
           ,
           that
           
             Prince
             Robber
          
           having
           had
           a
           design
           to
           secure
           a
           passage
           between
           Bristol
           and
           Wales
           ,
           
           for
           which
           purpose
           ●ee
           had
           sent
           200
           of
           his
           Forces
           to
           Betsley
           in
           the
           Forrest
           of
           Dean
           ,
           joyning
           upon
           the
           Severn
           ,
           neer
           unto
           that
           grand
           Papists
           Sir
           
             John
             Winters
          
           ,
           in
           the
           Parish
           of
           Tidenton
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           a
           fortifying
           and
           making
           a
           mote
           ,
           and
           had
           raised
           a
           Sconce
           to
           secure
           that
           Garrison
           ;
           But
           valiant
           Colonell
           Massie
           having
           timely
           intelligence
           thereof
           ,
           drew
           out
           a
           considerable
           Party
           of
           his
           own
           and
           some
           of
           the
           Earl
           of
           Denbighs
           Horse
           ,
           and
           bravely
           fell
           upon
           them
           ;
           slew
           divers
           of
           them
           ,
           took
           their
           Governour
           and
           10
           Commanders
           more
           ,
           about
           an
           162
           prisoners
           ,
           200
           Armes
           ,
           2
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           all
           their
           Artillery
           ,
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ;
           and
           thereby
           utterly
           frustrated
           that
           design
           ;
           and
           thus
           the
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Colonell
           victoriously
           returned
           to
           Gloucester
           ,
           with
           all
           his
           prisoners
           and
           prize
           aforesaid
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           mee
           heer
           desire
           thee
           to
           make
           a
           little
           pause
           and
           ponder
           a
           while
           with
           holy
           admiration
           and
           Christian
           contemplation
           on
           this
           moneths
           great
           wonder
           also
           ;
           even
           to
           see
           this
           blessed
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           
           
             the
             Cause
             of
             God
          
           ,
           his
           innocent
           Church
           or
           Children
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           so
           many
           combersome
           and
           combustuous
           ,
           and
           furiously
           flaming
           Conflagrations
           ;
           and
           yet
           this
           Bush
           so
           farre
           from
           being
           consumed
           ,
           as
           that
           contrariwise
           it
           
             growes
             more
             and
             more
             strong
          
           ,
           vigorous
           and
           victorious
           ,
           sprouting
           and
           spreading
           forth
           with
           more
           and
           more
           extraordinary
           boughes
           and
           branches
           ,
           and
           as
           it
           were
           in
           a
           fair
           and
           most
           flourishing
           condition
           ;
           Witnesse
           all
           this
           foresaid
           moneths
           particular
           passages
           of
           Gods
           providence
           and
           protection
           over
           his
           forely
           smitten
           ,
           assaulted
           ,
           and
           menaced
           Members
           of
           his
           Church
           ,
           both
           in
           their
           deep
           danger
           in
           Cornwall
           by
           an
           undoubted
           plot
           of
           trechery
           
           contrived
           by
           false
           friends
           ,
           as
           well
           as
           open
           enemies
           ;
           together
           I
           say
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           most
           memorable
           providentiall
           passages
           of
           this
           moneth
           ,
           in
           all
           which
           it
           was
           most
           evidently
           seen
           ,
           that
           
             the
             blessing
             and
             good
             will
             of
             him
             that
             dwelt
             in
             the
             Bush
             was
             plentifully
             poured
             out
             on
             his
             Churches
             Cause
          
           ;
           
           and
           may
           therefore
           most
           justly
           cause
           and
           encourage
           us
           still
           more
           and
           more
           to
           magnifie
           the
           mercy
           of
           our
           good
           God
           ,
           and
           with
           immoveable
           constancy
           and
           confidence
           relying
           on
           his
           experienced
           love
           and
           faithfulnesse
           to
           confesse
           with
           holy
           David
           (
           to
           the
           incomparable
           praise
           of
           our
           wonder-working
           God
           )
           
             O
             Lord
             God
             of
             Hosts
          
           ,
           
           
             who
             is
             a
             strong
             Lord
             like
             unto
             thee
             ,
             or
             to
             thy
             faithfulnesse
             round
             about
             thee
             ?
             for
             who
             in
             the
             heavens
             can
             bee
             compared
             to
             the
             Lord
             ,
             and
             who
             among
             the
             sons
             of
             the
             mighty
             can
             bee
             like
             unto
             our
             God
             ?
          
           But
           now
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           AND
           now
           ,
           
           I
           say
           ,
           to
           goe
           on
           in
           a
           farther
           and
           more
           serious
           search
           (
           for
           contemplation
           and
           admiration
           )
           of
           these
           continued
           wonders
           ,
           of
           our
           great
           and
           glorious
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           which
           were
           most
           obviously
           and
           conspicuously
           presented
           to
           our
           eyes
           and
           eares
           in
           the
           whole
           progresse
           of
           this
           next
           ensuing
           Moneth
           of
           October
           ,
           1644.
           
           And
           heer
           wee
           will
           begin
           with
           the
           then
           present
           state
           and
           condition
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           main
           and
           standing-Army
           ,
           under
           the
           speciall
           Command
           of
           his
           
             Excellency
             the
             Lord
             Generall
             ,
             Robert
             Earl
             of
             Essex
          
           ;
           which
           Army
           ,
           what
           a
           most
           dangerous
           combustion
           and
           deep
           gulf
           of
           destruction
           it
           had
           lately
           escaped
           in
           the
           West
           (
           by
           the
           unfaithfulnesse
           (
           as
           was
           strongly
           conceived
           ,
           and
           groundedly
           beleeved
           also
           ,
           as
           I
           have
           already
           expressed
           in
           the
           last
           fore-going
           moneths
           passages
           )
           of
           some
           of
           the
           prime
           Officers
           and
           Commanders
           of
           that
           Army
           ?
           In
           serious
           consideration
           whereof
           our
           most
           renowned
           and
           vigilant
           
             Parliamentary
             Statists
          
           did
           (
           the
           very
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           )
           Vote
           a
           Committee
           to
           goe
           down
           to
           the
           Army
           ,
           
           viz.
           the
           Lord
           Wareston
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Crew
           ,
           whose
           advice
           was
           to
           bee
           taken
           by
           the
           Commander
           and
           Commanders
           in
           Cheif
           for
           the
           prevention
           of
           future
           disloyall
           attempts
           and
           treacherous
           designes
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           more
           serious
           and
           solid
           acts
           and
           motions
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           for
           the
           good
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           thereon
           ;
           the
           like
           course
           being
           said
           to
           bee
           taken
           in
           Holland
           ,
           namely
           ,
           that
           there
           are
           some
           of
           the
           States
           of
           those
           Vnited-Provinces
           that
           accompany
           the
           
             Prince
             of
             Orange
          
           ,
           whose
           concurrent
           advice
           hee
           takes
           upon
           the
           enterprising
           of
           any
           designe
           ;
           and
           yet
           the
           said
           Prince
           takes
           not
           this
           as
           
           any
           diminution
           of
           his
           Command
           :
           And
           how
           needfull
           this
           course
           hath
           been
           in
           our
           main
           Army
           ,
           the
           Kingdom
           hath
           been
           or
           might
           have
           been
           most
           feelingly
           sensible
           ;
           especially
           considering
           the
           ill-instruments
           which
           about
           this
           time
           ,
           and
           formerly
           were
           and
           have
           been
           in
           the
           Army
           in
           the
           West
           (
           which
           ,
           although
           I
           have
           already
           ,
           in
           some
           measure
           touched
           before
           ,
           
           yet
           because
           more
           clear
           demonstrations
           thereof
           are
           since
           come
           to
           light
           ,
           and
           to
           my
           hands
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           ,
           with
           the
           Readers
           patience
           and
           to
           his
           farther
           and
           fuller
           satisfaction
           therin
           ,
           a
           little
           heer
           to
           insist
           on
           )
           Witnesse
           therefore
           those
           instructions
           dispersed
           by
           Colonell
           Butler
           (
           as
           was
           most
           credibly
           informed
           )
           which
           the
           King
           sent
           to
           tempt
           our
           said
           Army
           ,
           then
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           which
           were
           the
           most
           desperate
           and
           dangerous
           things
           that
           ever
           were
           yet
           penned
           ,
           
           and
           may
           in
           time
           come
           to
           publick
           view
           ;
           One
           of
           which
           was
           this
           ;
           
             You
             shall
             also
             inform
             that
             wee
             have
             assurance
             of
             a
             Party
             in
             both
             the
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             at
          
           Westminster
           ,
           
             that
             doe
             only
             wait
             the
             conjunction
             of
             these
             two
             Armies
             (
             meaning
             the
             Kings
             Army
             ,
             and
             the
          
           Lord
           Generalls
           ,
           
             then
             ,
             in
          
           Cornwall
           )
           
             and
             then
             they
             will
             put
             things
             to
             the
             question
             ,
             being
             backed
             with
             such
             a
             strength
             which
             now
             they
             dare
             not
             propound
             ;
             Also
             you
             shall
             inforce
             the
             conjunction
             of
             these
             two
             Armies
             ,
             the
             sooner
             ,
             with
             this
             argument
             ,
             that
             ,
             otherwise
             ,
             the
          
           Scots
           
             will
             prevail
             and
             conquer
             the
             Kingdom
             ,
             and
             so
             the
          
           English
           
             must
             become
             subject
             to
             that
             Nation
             .
          
           There
           were
           20
           or
           30
           more
           particulars
           (
           as
           was
           credibly
           enformed
           )
           and
           those
           very
           remarkable
           ones
           .
           These
           instructions
           were
           sent
           by
           Mr.
           Harding
           Son
           to
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Hartford
           ,
           to
           bee
           communicated
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           if
           upon
           the
           receipt
           of
           a
           Letter
           sent
           from
           the
           King
           to
           our
           Lord
           Generall
           ,
           
           hee
           would
           entertain
           a
           Treaty
           ;
           Which
           ,
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           most
           loyally
           and
           prudently
           had
           formerly
           refused
           ,
           highly
           scorning
           to
           bee
           fastned
           on
           (
           though
           by
           a
           Royall
           temptation
           )
           to
           betray
           his
           trust
           ;
           yet
           ,
           how
           ever
           ,
           those
           private
           Instructions
           were
           afterward
           dispersed
           ▪
           amongst
           some
           of
           the
           Commanders
           ,
           as
           wee
           then
           found
           by
           unhappy
           experience
           .
           And
           yet
           ,
           in
           all
           the
           plot
           and
           designe
           (
           praised
           and
           for
           ever
           blessed
           bee
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           )
           the
           issue
           proved
           more
           to
           bee
           a
           crackling-Squib
           ,
           than
           a
           considerable
           losse
           ,
           (
           as
           hath
           been
           before
           more
           particularly
           and
           clearly
           manifested
           )
           especially
           considering
           the
           danger
           ,
           and
           yet
           the
           
             Bush
             un-burnt
          
           ,
           
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           that
           great
           flame
           round
           about
           it
           .
           In
           which
           premised
           Regall
           instructions
           ,
           wee
           may
           primarily
           take
           notice
           how
           falsly
           and
           fallaciously
           the
           Royalists
           fancy
           to
           themselves
           (
           and
           that
           with
           no
           small
           malice
           too
           )
           both
           a
           party
           in
           the
           Parliament
           for
           them
           ,
           and
           would
           also
           fain
           blinde
           the
           kingdom
           with
           such
           a
           
           belief
           :
           But
           ,
           that
           which
           sticks
           most
           to
           their
           sides
           (
           as
           there
           you
           may
           see
           and
           observe
           )
           is
           our
           honest
           and
           loyall
           
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
          
           ,
           against
           whom
           they
           would
           fain
           possesse
           the
           people
           with
           an
           opinion
           ,
           that
           their
           intention
           is
           to
           conquer
           the
           kingdom
           ;
           whereas
           never
           did
           a
           Nation
           so
           faithfully
           ,
           
           and
           (
           in
           a
           manner
           )
           so
           unanimously
           appear
           ,
           with
           more
           loyalty
           and
           cordiall
           integrity
           ,
           in
           the
           
             Cause
             of
             Religion
          
           ,
           than
           they
           have
           done
           ;
           and
           the
           crafty
           Cavaliers
           knew
           they
           will
           not
           depart
           from
           their
           principles
           ,
           nor
           leave
           assisting
           the
           Parliamentary
           proceedings
           ,
           till
           Religion
           and
           Liberty
           bee
           secured
           ,
           in
           both
           kingdomes
           ;
           and
           therefore
           I
           cannot
           much
           blame
           them
           (
           considering
           their
           case
           and
           condition
           )
           that
           they
           so
           scandalize
           the
           Nation
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           that
           in
           the
           conclusion
           is
           like
           (
           by
           Gods
           gracious
           assistance
           and
           appointment
           )
           to
           bee
           a
           main
           means
           of
           their
           ruine
           and
           destruction
           from
           among
           us
           .
           And
           to
           all
           these
           premises
           ,
           adde
           that
           most
           memorable
           mercy
           of
           the
           Lord
           in
           those
           our
           straits
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           forementioned
           ,
           namely
           ,
           what
           admirable
           courage
           and
           undaunted
           resolution
           the
           Lord
           put
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           those
           most
           valiant
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           that
           were
           of
           the
           Plymouth
           Horse
           ,
           
           who
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           by
           their
           impregnable
           courage
           and
           valiant
           actions
           ,
           deserved
           as
           much
           honour
           as
           could
           bee
           possibly
           conferred
           upon
           men
           of
           merit
           and
           valour
           .
           For
           ,
           all
           those
           of
           the
           Kings
           Army
           that
           were
           of
           the
           three
           Regiments
           of
           the
           Kings
           Horse
           ,
           were
           utterly
           routed
           by
           Major
           Straghen
           a
           Scottish
           Commander
           with
           only
           100
           Plimouth
           Horse
           ,
           whom
           hee
           Commanded
           ,
           who
           all
           manifested
           so
           much
           unparallelled
           valour
           and
           magnanimity
           of
           spirit
           ,
           as
           occasioned
           such
           extreme
           terrour
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           that
           the
           King
           himself
           was
           put
           into
           as
           great
           a
           fright
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           
           as
           when
           hee
           rode
           hard
           from
           Northall●rton
           to
           York
           ,
           when
           hee
           heard
           the
           Scots
           had
           beaten
           his
           Army
           at
           Newborn
           ,
           at
           their
           first
           comming
           in
           among
           us
           ;
           So
           stoutly
           they
           resolved
           and
           so
           faithfully
           performed
           and
           acted
           their
           resolution
           ,
           to
           live
           and
           die
           with
           our
           Foot
           forces
           (
           at
           that
           time
           left
           in
           such
           a
           strait
           )
           and
           to
           stand
           or
           fall
           with
           them
           ,
           though
           most
           barbarously
           and
           basely
           they
           were
           p●●●ged
           and
           plundered
           contrary
           to
           Conditions
           ,
           yea
           ,
           the
           King
           himself
           being
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           to
           his
           shame
           and
           eternall
           infamy
           it
           will
           certainly
           remain
           to
           posterity
           ,
           
           that
           hee
           most
           unjustly
           permitted
           such
           a
           most
           ignoble
           ,
           disloyall
           ,
           and
           unsouldierly
           shamefull
           action
           to
           bee
           committed
           ,
           notwithstanding
           that
           noble
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
          
           went
           to
           his
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           complained
           of
           that
           per●idious
           breach
           of
           Articles
           ,
           but
           could
           finde
           no
           redresse
           therein
           .
           And
           now
           ,
           
           good
           Reader
           ,
           put
           all
           these
           together
           ,
           viz.
           the
           Enemies
           abominable
           trechery
           to
           have
           utterly
           ruinated
           our
           so
           brave
           an
           Army
           (
           forementioned
           in
           some
           passages
           of
           the
           Moneth
           before
           )
           together
           with
           the
           devillish
           design
           to
           have
           wrought
           our
           Army
           perfidiously
           to
           have
           conjoyned
           and
           combined
           into
           one
           body
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           And
           the
           admirable
           courage
           and
           magnanimity
           of
           spirit
           which
           God
           put
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           Foot
           forces
           ,
           and
           some
           few
           Horse
           ,
           especially
           those
           of
           renowned
           Plimouth
           ,
           to
           stand
           to
           it
           so
           invincibly
           ,
           and
           to
           come
           off
           so
           totally
           with
           their
           lives
           ,
           out
           of
           so
           deep
           and
           dangerous
           a
           snare
           and
           pitfall
           ,
           into
           which
           they
           were
           very
           neer
           entrapped
           .
           And
           then
           say
           whether
           the
           
             Lord
             Jehovah
          
           appeared
           not
           mightily
           and
           most
           manifestly
           for
           their
           preservation
           ,
           
           and
           whither
           
             the
             blessing
             of
             him
             that
             dwelt
             in
             the
             Bush
             ,
          
           was
           not
           on
           them
           to
           save
           them
           from
           the
           devouring
           flames
           of
           that
           prepared
           and
           intended
           combustion
           and
           confusion
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           4
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           came
           Letters
           out
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           which
           certified
           for
           an
           undoubted
           truth
           ,
           that
           the
           Popish
           party
           and
           faction
           of
           the
           Royalists
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           had
           laid
           down
           their
           armes
           ,
           
           and
           were
           come
           in
           and
           had
           submitted
           themselves
           .
           That
           the
           most
           noble
           Marquesse
           of
           Argile
           ,
           most
           renowned
           in
           Scotland
           for
           his
           known
           constant
           piety
           ,
           loyalty
           to
           his
           King
           and
           Country
           ,
           and
           his
           magnanimity
           of
           spirit
           ,
           in
           the
           then
           present
           distracted
           condition
           of
           Scotland
           ;
           that
           hee
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           was
           in
           present
           pursuit
           of
           the
           Irish
           Rebels
           that
           had
           got
           in
           among
           them
           there
           ,
           and
           kept
           them
           closely
           in
           among
           the
           mountaines
           ,
           where
           hee
           often
           lit
           upon
           many
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           straitned
           them
           extremely
           ;
           Insomuch
           that
           the
           troubles
           of
           that
           honest
           neighbour
           kingdom
           being
           thus
           farre
           so
           happily
           appeased
           ,
           the
           noble
           Earl
           of
           Callender
           returned
           again
           to
           the
           Leaguer
           at
           Newcastle
           .
           It
           was
           also
           then
           for
           certain
           enformed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           that
           the
           Array-men
           and
           other
           disaffected
           persons
           of
           quality
           in
           the
           Counties
           of
           Cumberland
           ,
           
           and
           Westmerland
           ,
           were
           met
           together
           to
           feast
           together
           ,
           and
           therein
           also
           to
           consult
           about
           raising
           more
           Forces
           in
           those
           parts
           against
           the
           Parliaments
           proceedings
           there
           ;
           which
           the
           Country-people
           having
           knowledge
           of
           ,
           and
           being
           very
           sensible
           of
           the
           miseries
           which
           those
           men
           had
           already
           been
           meanes
           to
           bring
           upon
           those
           Counties
           and
           places
           adjacent
           ,
           they
           all
           rose
           as
           one
           man
           ,
           and
           apprehended
           many
           of
           them
           ,
           to
           the
           number
           of
           about
           40.
           whom
           they
           brought
           to
           Generall
           Lesley
           ,
           to
           the
           Leaguer
           ,
           but
           Musgrave
           and
           Fletcher
           narrowly
           escaped
           to
           Carlile
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           Letters
           from
           Welchpool
           ,
           were
           brought
           
           to
           London
           ,
           which
           certified
           that
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           had
           taken
           Red●astle
           a
           place
           of
           very
           great
           consequence
           and
           one
           of
           the
           strongest
           of
           the
           Enemies
           holds
           in
           Northwales
           .
           The
           manner
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           it
           was
           said
           to
           bee
           thus
           .
           The
           Enemy
           ,
           in
           this
           Castle
           (
           whereof
           the
           Lord
           Powis
           ,
           a
           grand
           Papist
           ,
           and
           most
           desperate
           and
           devillish
           blasphemer
           of
           Gods
           name
           ,
           
           was
           Governour
           and
           the
           Owner
           also
           )
           did
           often
           oppose
           and
           interrupt
           the
           bringing
           in
           of
           provisions
           unto
           our
           forces
           at
           
             Mountgomery
             castle
          
           ;
           whereupon
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           summoned
           the
           whole
           County
           thereabout
           to
           come
           in
           unto
           him
           ,
           and
           presently
           upon
           it
           advanced
           from
           Mountgomery
           to
           Pool
           with
           300
           foot
           and
           a
           100
           Horse
           ,
           where
           they
           quartered
           on
           the
           Munday
           and
           Tuesday
           night
           following
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           Wednesday
           morning
           next
           ,
           at
           2
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           even
           by
           Moon-light
           ,
           Mr.
           
             John
             A●undell
          
           ,
           the
           Master-Gunner
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           placed
           a
           Petarre
           against
           the
           outer-gate
           ,
           which
           burst
           the
           gate
           quite
           in
           peices
           ,
           and
           (
           notwithstanding
           the
           many
           shewers
           of
           stones
           thrown
           from
           the
           Castle
           ,
           by
           the
           enemies
           )
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middletons
          
           foot
           commanded
           by
           Captain
           
             Hugh
             Massey
          
           ,
           and
           Major
           
             Henry
             Kett
          
           ,
           rushed
           with
           undaunted
           resolution
           ,
           into
           the
           Enemies
           works
           ,
           got
           into
           the
           porch
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           ,
           so
           stormed
           the
           Castle-gate
           ,
           entred
           it
           ,
           and
           possest
           themselves
           both
           of
           the
           old
           and
           new-castle
           ,
           and
           of
           all
           the
           plate
           ,
           provisions
           and
           goods
           therein
           ,
           which
           was
           great
           store
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           brought
           from
           all
           parts
           thereabout
           ;
           
           they
           also
           took
           prisoners
           therein
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Powis
           and
           his
           brother
           ,
           with
           his
           two
           Sons
           ,
           together
           with
           a
           Seminary-Priest
           ,
           3
           Captaines
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           ,
           and
           80
           Officers
           and
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           40
           horse
           ,
           and
           200
           armes
           .
           The
           place
           is
           of
           great
           concernment
           ,
           for
           ,
           before
           the
           taking
           of
           it
           ,
           it
           did
           much
           mischeif
           to
           the
           Country
           ,
           and
           almost
           had
           blockt
           up
           the
           passages
           from
           Oswestry
           to
           Mountgomery-castle
           ,
           so
           that
           ,
           now
           ,
           the
           strongest
           forts
           in
           all
           Northwal●s
           ,
           are
           in
           the
           possession
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           this
           Castle
           being
           conceived
           to
           bee
           of
           strength
           sufficient
           to
           hold
           out
           a
           years
           siege
           ,
           and
           to
           bee
           able
           to
           keep
           out
           at
           least
           10000
           men
           for
           a
           whole
           12
           moneth
           ,
           it
           having
           at
           that
           present
           ,
           sufficient
           provision
           in
           it
           of
           all
           sorts
           for
           such
           a
           continuance
           of
           time
           .
           Besides
           ,
           by
           this
           means
           noble
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           hath
           now
           the
           command
           of
           all
           North-wales
           ,
           and
           can
           raise
           men
           ,
           there
           ,
           at
           his
           own
           pleasure
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           the
           Ordinance
           for
           Ordination
           of
           pious
           and
           painfull
           Ministers
           ,
           
             pro
             tempore
          
           ,
           (
           whereof
           I
           breifly
           made
           former
           mention
           that
           it
           was
           in
           preparation
           in
           the
           Parliament
           )
           now
           ,
           fully
           had
           passed
           
             both
             the
             Houses
          
           ,
           and
           was
           Printed
           
           and
           published
           .
           By
           which
           it
           was
           Ordained
           by
           the
           
             Lords
             and
             Commons
          
           in
           Parliaments
           (
           upon
           advice
           had
           with
           the
           Learned
           and
           Reverend
           
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
          
           ,
           
           convened
           at
           Westminster
           )
           that
           during
           the
           present
           exigencies
           of
           the
           Armies
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Navy
           ,
           as
           also
           of
           many
           Congregations
           destitute
           of
           able
           and
           faithfull
           Ministers
           ,
           and
           untill
           a
           farther
           and
           fuller
           Church-government
           were
           compleated
           ,
           and
           the
           whole
           and
           constant
           course
           of
           Ordination
           of
           Ministers
           ,
           in
           an
           ordinary
           way
           were
           set
           up
           and
           setled
           for
           the
           three
           Kingdomes
           of
           
             England
             ,
             Scotland
          
           ,
           and
           Ireland
           ;
           That
           these
           persons
           in
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           being
           Presbyters
           ,
           viz.
           Dr.
           
             Cornelius
             Burge●
          
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           Assessors
           of
           the
           Assembly
           ,
           Dr.
           
             William
             Gouge
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             John
             Ley
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             George
             Walker
          
           ,
           
           Mr.
           
             Edmund
             Calamy
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Daniel
             Coudrey
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Stanley
             Gower
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             John
             Conant
          
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           
             Humphrey
             Chambers
          
           ,
           all
           members
           of
           the
           Assembly
           ;
           Mr.
           
             Henry
             Roxborough
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             John
             Downham
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Charles
             Offspring
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Richard
             Lee
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Timothie
             Dod
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             James
             Cranford
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Thomas
             Horton
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Thomas
             Glendon
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Arthur
             Jackson
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Samuel
             Clark
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Emanuel
             Brown
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Fulk
             Bellers
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Francis
             Roberts
          
           ,
           Mr.
           
             Leonard
             Cook
          
           ;
           or
           any
           7
           of
           them
           ,
           the
           major
           part
           being
           present
           ,
           shall
           examine
           all
           those
           which
           are
           to
           bee
           admitted
           into
           the
           Ministery
           ,
           upon
           these
           particulars
           following
           ,
           viz.
           Touching
           his
           skill
           in
           the
           Originall
           tongues
           ,
           and
           that
           tryall
           bee
           made
           by
           reading
           the
           Hebrew
           and
           
             Greek
             Testaments
          
           ;
           
           and
           rendring
           some
           portion
           of
           them
           into
           Latine
           ;
           Whether
           hee
           hath
           skill
           in
           Logick
           and
           Philosophy
           ;
           What
           Authours
           hee
           hath
           read
           ,
           and
           what
           knowledge
           hee
           hath
           to
           defend
           the
           
             Orthodox
             Religion
          
           ,
           contained
           in
           them
           ;
           That
           hee
           shall
           frame
           a
           discourse
           in
           Latine
           ,
           upon
           some
           
             Common
             place
          
           or
           controversie
           in
           Divinity
           ,
           as
           shall
           bee
           assigned
           him
           ,
           and
           maintain
           a
           dispute
           thereon
           ,
           and
           shall
           preach
           before
           the
           people
           or
           Ministers
           appointed
           to
           Ordain
           ,
           or
           some
           of
           them
           .
           Being
           thus
           approved
           ,
           hee
           is
           also
           to
           Preach
           three
           severall
           dayes
           in
           the
           Church
           where
           hee
           is
           to
           serve
           ,
           that
           they
           also
           may
           have
           tryall
           of
           his
           gifts
           ,
           and
           may
           know
           and
           bee
           satisfied
           concerning
           his
           life
           and
           conversation
           .
           Which
           being
           thus
           completed
           and
           concluded
           ,
           the
           next
           thing
           in
           reference
           to
           that
           ,
           and
           the
           very
           first
           thing
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           
           the
           pious
           and
           prudent
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           took
           into
           consideration
           ,
           was
           ,
           how
           such
           godly
           and
           able
           Ministers
           might
           bee
           supported
           and
           comfortably
           subsist
           ,
           who
           formerly
           had
           very
           small
           and
           inconsiderable
           livings
           ;
           and
           yet
           that
           the
           Parishioners
           might
           not
           bee
           over-charged
           therein
           :
           Whereupon
           a
           remedy
           was
           propounded
           to
           bee
           out
           of
           the
           revenues
           of
           Deanes
           and
           Chapters
           of
           Cathedralls
           ,
           which
           also
           was
           generally
           approved
           of
           ,
           and
           referred
           to
           the
           Committee
           
           of
           plundered
           Ministers
           to
           bring
           in
           an
           Ordinance
           to
           that
           purpose
           .
           And
           a
           president
           thereof
           was
           made
           for
           a
           farther
           allowance
           to
           bee
           given
           to
           the
           Minister
           of
           To●●ham-High-●ros●●
           ,
           out
           of
           the
           revenues
           of
           the
           Dean
           and
           Chapter
           of
           Pauls
           in
           Lond●n
           ,
           hee
           having
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           not
           above
           30
           pound
           a
           year
           in
           that
           Parish
           .
           But
           of
           this
           ,
           more
           in
           its
           due
           place
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Glo●estershire
           ,
           and
           from
           Colonell
           Massie
           himself
           ,
           who
           thereby
           confirmed
           the
           truth
           thereof
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           rare
           and
           famous
           exploit
           performed
           by
           this
           most
           renowned
           ,
           successefull
           ,
           and
           unconquerable
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           the
           substance
           of
           which
           Letters
           was
           to
           this
           effect
           .
           That
           God
           had
           in
           his
           rich
           mercy
           and
           goodnesse
           given
           him
           singular
           good
           successe
           against
           the
           Kings
           Forces
           commanded
           by
           Sir
           
             John
             Winter
          
           ,
           
           that
           active
           arch
           Papist
           ,
           at
           the
           passage
           at
           Beechley
           ,
           where
           hee
           had
           formerly
           well
           cudgelled
           him
           ,
           as
           I
           have
           before
           specified
           ;
           And
           now
           again
           Sir
           
             John
             Winter
          
           ,
           perceiving
           himself
           ,
           and
           those
           of
           his
           Popish
           and
           malignant
           humour
           that
           inhabited
           in
           those
           parts
           to
           bee
           in
           a
           desperate
           condition
           ,
           unlesse
           that
           passage
           at
           Beechley
           or
           Bestley
           ,
           could
           bee
           fortified
           by
           them
           against
           Colonell
           Massies
           constant
           excursions
           upon
           him
           ;
           whereupon
           hee
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           adventured
           again
           to
           fortifie
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           which
           hee
           did
           with
           much
           admirable
           dexterity
           and
           expedition
           ,
           as
           was
           almost
           incredible
           to
           bee
           beleeved
           ,
           that
           in
           so
           few
           dayes
           ,
           such
           strong
           works
           could
           bee
           made
           ,
           but
           having
           pallisadoes
           ready
           made
           at
           Bristol
           ,
           and
           speedily
           conveyed
           to
           him
           ,
           of
           three
           severall
           sorts
           ,
           each
           higher
           than
           other
           ,
           and
           all
           of
           them
           well
           strengthened
           with
           iron-work
           ,
           they
           were
           therefore
           suddainly
           fastned
           into
           the
           ground
           ,
           and
           good
           deep
           ditches
           made
           ;
           But
           notwithstanding
           ,
           undaunted
           Colonell
           Massie
           hearing
           heerof
           ,
           presently
           marched
           out
           of
           Monmouth
           ,
           with
           a
           100
           Foot
           ,
           all
           commanded
           men
           ,
           and
           8
           troopes
           of
           Horse
           ,
           and
           therewith
           marched
           against
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           who
           having
           intelligence
           of
           his
           approach
           ,
           presently
           drew
           out
           a
           party
           of
           Musketteirs
           ,
           and
           lined
           the
           hedges
           in
           his
           way
           ;
           but
           about
           4
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           the
           noble
           Colonell
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           beat
           them
           from
           the
           hedges
           ,
           and
           drave
           them
           to
           their
           holds
           ,
           and
           following
           them
           close
           ,
           fell
           valiantly
           upon
           their
           works
           ,
           and
           forced
           the
           Enemy
           into
           the
           pallisadoes
           ,
           and
           got
           over
           the
           first
           and
           second
           pallisadoes
           ,
           notwithstanding
           the
           great
           and
           small
           shot
           ,
           both
           from
           the
           works
           and
           the
           ships
           and
           pinnace
           in
           both
           the
           rivers
           of
           Wye
           and
           Severn
           ,
           and
           being
           himself
           thrown
           down
           to
           the
           ground
           by
           a
           leap
           which
           his
           horse
           
           made
           over
           the
           ditch
           (
           hee
           himself
           first
           entring
           )
           a
           Musketteir
           of
           the
           enemies
           gave
           fire
           at
           him
           ,
           
           but
           ,
           by
           Gods
           good
           providence
           missed
           his
           mark
           ,
           and
           being
           somewhat
           neer
           him
           ,
           as
           soon
           as
           hee
           had
           discharched
           ,
           hee
           turned
           the
           Butt●end
           of
           his
           musket
           and
           strook
           at
           the
           Colonell
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           force
           of
           the
           blow
           strook
           off
           his
           head-peice
           ,
           all
           which
           was
           so
           suddainly
           done
           ,
           that
           the
           brave
           Colonell
           had
           no
           time
           to
           consider
           the
           danger
           hee
           was
           in
           ;
           but
           being
           of
           an
           undaunted
           spirit
           ,
           hee
           now
           had
           recovered
           himself
           ,
           and
           instantly
           charged
           the
           Musketteir
           and
           kild
           him
           on
           the
           place
           ;
           and
           by
           this
           time
           was
           valiant
           Colonell
           Harley
           also
           entred
           into
           the
           second
           pallisado
           with
           his
           horse
           ,
           and
           so
           fully
           releived
           and
           remounted
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           and
           presently
           after
           him
           came
           also
           Colonell
           Kerle
           ,
           and
           so
           they
           all
           together
           made
           a
           most
           furious
           onset
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           fell
           to
           it
           pell-mell
           with
           their
           Swords
           ,
           Muskets
           ,
           and
           Pistols
           ;
           now
           the
           Enemy
           seeing
           himself
           so
           hard
           beset
           ,
           and
           that
           there
           were
           little
           or
           no
           hope
           to
           doe
           any
           good
           ,
           they
           began
           to
           run
           away
           apace
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             John
             Winter
          
           himself
           (
           that
           grand
           Papist
           ,
           who
           had
           alwayes
           shewed
           himself
           exceeding
           active
           in
           the
           
             Papist
             cause
          
           )
           being
           now
           amongst
           them
           ,
           and
           who
           (
           to
           give
           him
           his
           due
           ,
           stood
           stoutly
           upon
           his
           guard
           ,
           with
           a
           fire-pike
           ,
           a
           while
           ,
           till
           Colonell
           Kerle
           discovering
           who
           hee
           was
           ,
           cryed
           out
           ,
           
           that
           's
           Winter
           ,
           that
           's
           Winter
           ,
           pistoll
           him
           ,
           pistoll
           him
           ,
           whereupon
           hee
           flung
           down
           his
           pike
           ,
           and
           tumbled
           himself
           down
           the
           steep
           banck
           or
           hill
           where
           the
           pallisado
           stood
           ,
           where
           his
           neck
           ,
           contrary
           to
           all
           likelihood
           ,
           incurred
           not
           the
           act
           of
           breaking
           ,
           and
           so
           hee
           escaped
           ,
           but
           his
           horse
           was
           taken
           ,
           but
           yet
           230
           men
           that
           might
           have
           escaped
           the
           same
           way
           ,
           durst
           not
           follow
           his
           example
           therein
           ,
           and
           so
           were
           all
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Powell
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Ralph
             Hoptons
          
           own
           Major
           ,
           together
           with
           divers
           other
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           ,
           and
           neer
           10
           slain
           upon
           the
           place
           :
           wee
           took
           there
           also
           ,
           8
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           4
           Drakes
           ,
           and
           4
           Iron-peices
           ,
           200
           Armes
           ,
           with
           many
           horse
           and
           furniture
           ;
           And
           that
           which
           was
           further
           observable
           was
           this
           ,
           that
           
             Prince
             Robber
          
           was
           to
           have
           been
           there
           the
           next
           night
           after
           it
           was
           thus
           taken
           by
           us
           ,
           and
           his
           bed
           was
           set
           up
           and
           fairly
           furnished
           for
           him
           ,
           and
           hee
           was
           to
           have
           joyned
           with
           Colonell
           Gerard
           ,
           but
           now
           was
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           and
           good
           providence
           prevented
           therein
           .
           All
           which
           service
           was
           thus
           most
           bravely
           performed
           by
           this
           victorious
           Colonell
           ,
           
           through
           Gods
           gracious
           assistance
           ,
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           only
           10
           of
           his
           own
           men
           ,
           and
           some
           few
           wounded
           .
           This
           exploit
           was
           of
           great
           concernment
           to
           us
           ,
           in
           regard
           that
           it
           hinders
           all
           manner
           of
           provisions
           
           from
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Bristoll
           ,
           and
           stops
           the
           passage
           from
           Wales
           ,
           so
           that
           they
           can
           have
           no
           supply
           of
           men
           from
           thence
           ;
           which
           consideration
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           made
           the
           enemy
           so
           eager
           to
           have
           possessed
           themselves
           of
           that
           advantageous
           passage
           .
           
           Many
           Colonells
           ,
           I
           justly
           and
           ingenuously
           acknowledge
           have
           done
           bravely
           ;
           but
           brave
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           renowned
           Massie
           hath
           excelled
           them
           all
           ,
           and
           that
           which
           challengeth
           eternall
           fame
           and
           datelesse
           splendour
           to
           his
           illustrious
           name
           ,
           and
           indelible
           honour
           ,
           is
           his
           constant
           persevering
           in
           all
           his
           most
           noble
           actions
           ,
           free
           from
           self-aymes
           and
           ends
           ,
           not
           ambitious
           ,
           nor
           proud
           of
           his
           many
           incomparable
           Victories
           ,
           not
           covetous
           ,
           but
           truely
           gallant
           and
           noble
           .
           Hold
           on
           ,
           then
           ,
           renowned
           Massie
           ,
           and
           certainly
           the
           illustrious
           name
           and
           fame
           of
           Massie
           ,
           more
           precious
           than
           Massie-gold
           ,
           shall
           never
           dye
           ,
           but
           ever
           fairly
           flourish
           ,
           whiles
           England
           stands
           .
           But
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           also
           indubitable
           information
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           that
           the
           base
           and
           bloody
           Irish-Rebels
           ,
           having
           sent
           a
           ship
           with
           8
           great
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           
           20
           double-barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           and
           good
           store
           of
           other
           Ammunition
           into
           White-Haven
           in
           Cumberland
           ,
           intended
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           Carlile
           ,
           being
           then
           distressed
           for
           want
           of
           powder
           and
           such
           other
           Ammunition
           ;
           Sir
           
             Wilfrid
             Lawson
          
           ,
           who
           had
           raised
           a
           Regiment
           in
           Cumberland
           for
           the
           service
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           happily
           surprized
           her
           in
           the
           said
           Haven
           ,
           by
           manning
           out
           some
           men
           in
           boats
           ,
           and
           so
           seized
           upon
           the
           said
           Ship
           ,
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           came
           certain
           news
           from
           Pool
           ,
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           an
           100
           brave
           horse
           of
           the
           Queens
           own
           Regiment
           ,
           2
           Colours
           ,
           a
           Masse-book
           ,
           and
           other
           Popish
           trumpery
           ,
           40
           prisoners
           ,
           then
           ,
           
           taken
           ,
           and
           16
           killed
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           by
           the
           brave
           Governour
           of
           Pool
           ,
           who
           victoriously
           returned
           thither
           again
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           said
           Horse
           and
           prisoners
           ,
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           but
           one
           man
           of
           his
           ;
           This
           brave
           exploit
           was
           performed
           between
           Pool
           and
           Blanford
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           
           that
           valiant
           Colonell
           Lambert
           (
           since
           his
           and
           Colonell
           Sandys
           taking
           a
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           in
           Craven
           )
           hath
           taken
           a
           120
           horse
           more
           from
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Plumpton
           in
           Yorkeshire
           ,
           together
           with
           an
           Irish-Rebell
           their
           Commander
           ,
           whom
           they
           took
           prisoner
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           this
           time
           also
           a
           petition
           was
           presented
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           that
           virtuous
           and
           religious
           Gentlewoman
           ,
           Mistris
           Bastwick
           (
           wife
           to
           that
           heroick-hearted
           Gentleman
           ,
           and
           famously
           
           suffering
           servant
           of
           the
           Lord
           
             Jesus
             Christ
          
           ,
           Dr.
           
             John
             Bastwick
          
           )
           for
           some
           allowance
           for
           herself
           and
           children
           ,
           and
           toward
           the
           present
           maintainance
           of
           her
           said
           Husband
           ,
           then
           a
           prisoner
           in
           the
           Castle
           of
           Knarsborough
           in
           Yorkeshire
           ,
           for
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Cause
          
           ,
           as
           hee
           had
           formerly
           lyen
           prisoner
           a
           long
           time
           in
           the
           Island
           of
           Silly
           in
           Cornw.
           
           for
           pieties
           and
           religions
           Cause
           ;
           which
           her
           petition
           was
           very
           freely
           and
           favourably
           entertained
           by
           the
           House
           of
           Lords
           ,
           and
           by
           them
           sent
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           to
           desire
           their
           concurrence
           therein
           ,
           who
           accordingly
           most
           willingly
           agreed
           thereunto
           ,
           and
           the
           sum
           of
           an
           100
           pound
           was
           presently
           ordered
           to
           bee
           paid
           unto
           her
           out
           of
           Haberdashers-Hall
           in
           London
           ,
           and
           which
           shee
           immediately
           received
           thence
           as
           was
           ordered
           .
           And
           shortly
           after
           this
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           good
           hand
           of
           Gods
           providence
           so
           to
           order
           it
           ,
           that
           by
           the
           indefatigable
           pains
           and
           care
           of
           Mistris
           Bastwick
           ,
           and
           of
           Colonell
           Hudlestones
           wife
           (
           hee
           being
           then
           a
           prisoner
           in
           the
           Towre
           of
           London
           )
           the
           said
           noble
           Dr.
           
           was
           upon
           exchange
           for
           the
           said
           Hudlestone
           ,
           released
           out
           of
           prison
           from
           
             Knaresborough
             Castle
          
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ;
           where
           ,
           and
           also
           in
           the
           Castle
           in
           York
           ,
           hee
           had
           indured
           much
           wrong
           and
           great
           affliction
           ,
           but
           now
           was
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           returned
           home
           to
           London
           ,
           with
           abundance
           of
           honour
           and
           most
           welcome
           entertainment
           to
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           and
           to
           all
           the
           honest-hearted-Christians
           therein
           ;
           yea
           ,
           most
           welcome
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           to
           his
           dear
           Wife
           and
           Children
           .
           And
           ,
           O
           thrice
           happy
           Gentleman
           indeed
           (
           say
           I
           )
           heerin
           ,
           especially
           ,
           namely
           ,
           that
           having
           most
           magnanimously
           ,
           and
           with
           invincible
           Christian
           courage
           and
           wisdome
           ,
           passed
           (
           as
           the
           Poet
           sang
           )
           
             Per
             varios
             casus
             ,
             per
             tot
             discrimina
             rerum
             ,
          
           and
           now
           at
           last
           arrived
           safely
           in
           his
           desired
           Haven
           ,
           hee
           found
           most
           happy
           ,
           
           and
           heart-cheering
           welcome
           in
           his
           own
           conscience
           ,
           having
           (
           like
           an
           impregnable
           Rock
           )
           held
           fast
           his
           pious
           principles
           ,
           and
           withstood
           and
           out-stood
           all
           the
           assaults
           and
           snares
           of
           Papists
           ,
           disloyall
           
             Royalists
             ,
             Separatists
             ,
             Anabaptists
             ,
             Antinomians
             ,
          
           and
           novell
           Independents
           ,
           who
           all
           strugled
           and
           strove
           to
           have
           seduced
           and
           ensnared
           him
           into
           their
           unhappy
           and
           unholy
           L●byrinths
           of
           heresie
           ,
           errour
           ,
           and
           schisme
           ,
           to
           his
           Soules
           ruine
           ;
           but
           ,
           whom
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           God
           did
           most
           graciously
           support
           and
           preserve
           from
           the
           danger
           of
           them
           all
           ,
           and
           returned
           unto
           us
           a
           most
           loyall
           and
           faithfull
           friend
           to
           Gods
           glorious
           Cause
           ,
           and
           a
           most
           constant
           and
           courageous
           professour
           and
           propugnatour
           of
           untainted
           Truth
           ,
           which
           two
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           deck
           and
           adorn
           the
           flourishing
           garland
           of
           his
           afflictions
           ,
           and
           make
           the
           
             Crown
             of
             his
             sufferings
          
           most
           illustrious
           and
           glorious
           ;
           But
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
         
           About
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           ,
           by
           ●eters
           out
           of
           North-wales
           ,
           that
           since
           the
           taking
           of
           Radcastle
           ,
           by
           ●nowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           (
           whereof
           wee
           made
           mention
           a
           little
           before
           )
           hee
           hath
           also
           performed
           much
           gallant
           service
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           and
           in
           particular
           that
           ●ee
           sent
           forth
           a
           party
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           into
           Leigh
           ,
           
           about
           a
           mile
           from
           Bishops-castle
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemy
           had
           left
           a
           Garrison
           ,
           which
           fled
           away
           thence
           before
           his
           forces
           came
           neer
           them
           ;
           after
           this
           a
           party
           of
           about
           20
           horse
           was
           sent
           from
           Mountag●m●ry
           into
           R●dnorshire
           ,
           where
           they
           took
           prisoner
           the
           Lord
           Leigh
           ,
           Baron
           of
           Du●smore
           ,
           who
           was
           then
           carryed
           prisoner
           to
           Radcastle
           .
           Sin●e
           that
           also
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           forsook
           another
           Garrison
           ,
           called
           Leigh●●ll
           ,
           the
           house
           of
           Sir
           
             Pelham
             Corbet
          
           ,
           in
           Shropshire
           .
           And
           Sir
           
             John
             Price
          
           (
           a
           Gentleman
           alwayes
           well-affected
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           though
           ,
           over-powred
           by
           his
           Enemies
           round
           about
           him
           ,
           was
           forced
           to
           conceal
           it
           )
           was
           made
           Governour
           of
           Mountgomery-castle
           .
           The
           Country
           came
           in
           very
           cheerfully
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           upon
           his
           summons
           ,
           but
           were
           very
           unwilling
           to
           fight
           ,
           so
           little
           valou●
           is
           there
           in
           tho●e
           who
           pretend
           to
           descend
           from
           the
           ancient
           Brittaines
           .
        
         
           Upon
           the
           23
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           came
           the
           full
           and
           certain
           relation
           ,
           and
           most
           joyfull
           newes
           to
           London
           ,
           especially
           ,
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Newcastle
           by
           ou●
           honest
           ,
           active
           ,
           loving
           and
           loyall
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           who
           ,
           as
           they
           have
           all
           along
           ,
           ever
           ●ince
           their
           first
           appearing
           in
           this
           great
           Cause
           ,
           in
           a
           war-like
           man●er
           and
           posture
           shewed
           themselves
           most
           zealous
           to
           God
           and
           true
           Religion
           ,
           and
           therein
           also
           most
           brotherly
           to
           us
           ,
           and
           free
           from
           base
           self-seekings
           and
           ignoble
           by-ends
           (
           though
           our
           most
           degenerous
           and
           rotten-hearted
           Malignants
           ,
           
           in
           City
           ,
           Court
           ,
           and
           Country
           ,
           have
           most
           ignominiously
           slandered
           them
           ,
           and
           most
           basely
           and
           abusively
           strugled
           (
           but
           in
           vain
           ,
           blessed
           bee
           the
           Lord
           for
           it
           )
           to
           blemish
           their
           untainted
           honour
           and
           honesty
           heerin
           :
           )
           so
           ,
           now
           also
           ,
           in
           a
           most
           eminent
           manner
           ,
           they
           have
           again
           made
           it
           appear
           to
           the
           whole
           world
           (
           if
           men
           would
           not
           bee
           wilfully
           or
           maliciously
           blinde
           )
           that
           they
           sought
           not
           their
           own
           ends
           ,
           or
           to
           enrich
           themselves
           ,
           but
           mainly
           and
           only
           Gods
           glory
           ,
           and
           therein
           ,
           ours
           with
           their
           own
           best
           good
           ;
           as
           i●
           this
           relation
           of
           this
           glorious
           and
           victorious
           conquest
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           now
           (
           by
           Gods
           mighty
           and
           mercifull
           assistance
           ▪
           and
           their
           impregnable
           valour
           and
           fidelity
           )
           happily
           subdued
           to
           the
           just
           obedience
           of
           the
           
             King
             and
             Parliament
          
           ,
           as
           now
           I
           shall
           make
           manifest
           in
           this
           breif
           and
           faithfull
           Narration
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           this
           
           strong
           Town
           by
           storm
           ,
           which
           is
           with
           all
           convenient
           b●evity
           extracted
           out
           of
           our
           brethren
           the
           Scots
           own
           Relation
           thereof
           sent
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           
             Scotch
             Commissioners
          
           then
           resident
           at
           or
           about
           Westminster
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
           Our
           valiant
           and
           most
           unwearied
           brethren
           the
           Scots
           ,
           having
           in
           the
           time
           of
           their
           lying
           before
           this
           Town
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           
           out
           of
           their
           Christian
           and
           tender
           pious
           pity
           toward
           the
           inhabitants
           therof
           in
           generall
           ,
           and
           great
           and
           gracious
           unwillingnesse
           to
           shed
           blood
           ,
           if
           possibly
           it
           might
           ,
           by
           any
           fit
           and
           fair
           means
           ,
           bee
           avoyded
           ;
           sent
           divers
           Letters
           and
           mercifull
           messages
           to
           the
           Town
           in
           generall
           ,
           and
           to
           and
           from
           some
           speciall
           cordiall
           persons
           ,
           in
           particular
           ,
           before
           their
           summons
           ,
           which
           afterwards
           was
           also
           sent
           unto
           them
           ,
           but
           found
           all
           their
           Christian
           love
           and
           pitty
           ;
           partly
           ,
           with
           stubbornnesse
           rejected
           ,
           and
           partly
           with
           scoffes
           and
           jeeres
           derided
           ,
           but
           especially
           by
           the
           Atheisticall
           and
           most
           desperately
           
             Malignant
             Major
          
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Marley
          
           ;
           all
           which
           their
           interchangeable
           Letters
           and
           Messages
           ,
           containing
           Marleys
           and
           the
           Newcastelians
           answers
           ,
           and
           our
           Scotch
           brethrens
           patient
           and
           pious
           replies
           ,
           having
           been
           fully
           set
           forth
           in
           that
           particular
           and
           exact
           relation
           of
           all
           those
           proceedings
           ,
           by
           our
           loyall
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           I
           heer
           therefore
           purposely
           (
           for
           brevities
           sake
           )
           pretermit
           ,
           and
           shall
           only
           acquaint
           the
           Reader
           heer
           ,
           with
           thus
           much
           in
           particular
           :
           That
           after
           many
           interchangeable
           messages
           and
           motions
           on
           both
           sides
           ,
           
           and
           some
           seeming
           agr●ements
           (
           seeming
           ,
           only
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           on
           Marleys
           side
           )
           and
           hostages
           mutually
           given
           ,
           Articles
           of
           accord
           were
           demanded
           to
           bee
           sent
           to
           the
           Town
           by
           noble
           
             Generall
             Lesley
          
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           done
           ;
           and
           which
           said
           Articles
           together
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           succeeding
           passages
           ,
           or
           Letters
           sent
           to
           each
           other
           (
           for
           the
           further
           clearing
           of
           our
           Brethrens
           integrity
           and
           fairnesse
           therein
           ,
           )
           after
           the
           tendring
           of
           the
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           heer
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     Conditions
                     wherupon
                     the
                     Surrender
                     of
                     the
                     Town
                     of
                     Newcastle
                     ,
                     and
                     Fo●●es
                     thereof
                     ,
                     with
                     all
                     the
                     Ordnance
                     ,
                     Ammunition
                     ,
                     and
                     other
                     Warlike
                     furniture
                     thereto
                     belonging
                     ,
                     were
                     demanded
                     by
                     his
                     Excellency
                     ,
                     the
                     Earl
                     of
                     Leven
                     ,
                     Lord
                     Generall
                     of
                     the
                     Scottish
                     Army
                     ;
                     to
                     bee
                     kept
                     by
                     him
                     for
                     the
                     use
                     of
                     his
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Parliament
                     of
                     England
                     .
                  
                   
                     1.
                     
                     THat
                     the
                     Officers
                     and
                     Souldiers
                     who
                     desire
                     to
                     goe
                     out
                     of
                     Town
                     ,
                     shall
                     have
                     liberty
                     to
                     passe
                     with
                     their
                     Arms
                     ,
                     Horses
                     ,
                     
                     bagge
                     and
                     baggage
                     ,
                     to
                     what
                     place
                     they
                     please
                     ,
                     the
                     same
                     not
                     being
                     already
                     beleaguered
                     ,
                     and
                     shall
                     have
                     a
                     safe
                     convoy
                     thither
                     ,
                     it
                     being
                     within
                     forty
                     miles
                     distance
                     ,
                     and
                     shall
                     bee
                     accommodate
                     with
                     draughts
                     in
                     their
                     march
                     .
                  
                   
                     2.
                     
                     That
                     all
                     Strangers
                     ,
                     Residents
                     ,
                     Sojourners
                     ,
                     or
                     Inhabitants
                     ,
                     who
                     desire
                     to
                     goe
                     out
                     of
                     the
                     Town
                     ,
                     with
                     the
                     aforesaid
                     Officers
                     or
                     Souldiers
                     ,
                     shall
                     have
                     the
                     like
                     liberty
                     ,
                     convoy
                     and
                     accommodation
                     .
                  
                   
                     3.
                     
                     That
                     sick
                     and
                     hurt
                     Souldiers
                     shall
                     have
                     all
                     necessary
                     accommodation
                     untill
                     their
                     recovery
                     ,
                     and
                     shall
                     have
                     a
                     safe
                     conduct
                     as
                     aforesaid
                     .
                  
                   
                     4.
                     
                     That
                     the
                     Citizens
                     ,
                     Burgesses
                     and
                     Inhabitants
                     shall
                     have
                     their
                     persons
                     ,
                     houses
                     ,
                     families
                     and
                     goods
                     ,
                     kept
                     from
                     violence
                     ,
                     and
                     shall
                     have
                     the
                     same
                     free
                     liberty
                     of
                     trade
                     and
                     commerce
                     ,
                     as
                     any
                     other
                     Town
                     reduced
                     to
                     the
                     obedience
                     of
                     King
                     and
                     Parliament
                     .
                  
                   
                     5.
                     
                     That
                     their
                     priviledges
                     ,
                     liberties
                     ,
                     and
                     jurisdiction
                     ,
                     shall
                     bee
                     preserved
                     inviolate
                     ,
                     conform
                     to
                     their
                     ancient
                     charters
                     ,
                     in
                     manner
                     above
                     writen
                     .
                  
                   
                     6.
                     
                     If
                     any
                     of
                     the
                     said
                     Citizens
                     ,
                     Inhabitants
                     ,
                     or
                     others
                     ,
                     presently
                     within
                     the
                     Town
                     ,
                     shall
                     desire
                     to
                     goe
                     and
                     live
                     in
                     their
                     Countrey
                     Houses
                     ;
                     they
                     shall
                     have
                     protection
                     ,
                     and
                     safeguard
                     for
                     their
                     persons
                     and
                     estates
                     .
                  
                   
                     7.
                     
                     That
                     no
                     Billet
                     shall
                     bee
                     granted
                     upon
                     any
                     of
                     the
                     Inhabitants
                     without
                     their
                     consent
                     .
                  
                   
                     8.
                     
                     The
                     whole
                     Army
                     shall
                     not
                     enter
                     the
                     Town
                     ,
                     but
                     onely
                     a
                     competent
                     Garrison
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       Signed
                       ,
                       LEVEN
                       .
                    
                  
                   
                     
                       Provided
                       alwayes
                       ,
                       that
                       in
                       case
                       these
                       Conditions
                       above
                       writen
                       bee
                       not
                       accepted
                       ,
                       and
                       Hostages
                       sent
                       before
                       eight
                       a
                       clock
                       in
                       the
                       morning
                       ,
                       the
                       nineteenth
                       of
                       this
                       instant
                       ,
                       for
                       surrender
                       of
                       the
                       Town
                       ,
                       at
                       or
                       before
                       Munday
                       next
                       ,
                       they
                       shall
                       then
                       bee
                       altogether
                       void
                       ,
                       and
                       have
                       no
                       effect
                       .
                    
                     
                       But
                       in
                       place
                       of
                       accepting
                       the
                       above
                       Conditions
                       ,
                       (
                       which
                       the
                       Governour
                       himself
                       did
                       afterwards
                       ,
                       acknowledge
                       most
                       honourable
                       )
                       they
                       not
                       only
                       returned
                       this
                       following
                       Answer
                       (
                       whereby
                       their
                       judiciall
                       induration
                       ,
                       and
                       obstinacy
                       may
                       appear
                       )
                       but
                       the
                       Governour
                       likewise
                       ,
                       the
                       same
                       morning
                       ,
                       while
                       the
                       Army
                       was
                       in
                       action
                       ,
                       sent
                       out
                       a
                       Letter
                       to
                       my
                       Lord
                       Sinclair
                       ,
                       full
                       of
                       mockeries
                       and
                       incivilities
                       ;
                       but
                       before
                       that
                       day
                       ended
                       ,
                       hee
                       changed
                       his
                       strain
                       ,
                       and
                       was
                       resolved
                       of
                       his
                       scruple
                       ,
                       whether
                       there
                       was
                       such
                       a
                       man
                       that
                       had
                       the
                       name
                       of
                       Leven
                       .
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                   
                     Answer
                     of
                     their
                     three
                     Commissioners
                     to
                     the
                     Lord
                     Generall
                     his
                     last
                     Letter
                     ,
                     with
                     the
                     Articles
                     ,
                     
                       Octob.
                       19.
                       
                    
                  
                   
                     
                       My
                       Lord
                       ,
                    
                  
                   
                     VVEE
                     received
                     your
                     Letter
                     ,
                     wherein
                     you
                     say
                     ,
                     wee
                     cannot
                     make
                     good
                     that
                     your
                     Commissioners
                     demands
                     are
                     against
                     either
                     his
                     Majesties
                     honour
                     ,
                     or
                     the
                     welfare
                     of
                     Newcastle
                     ;
                     Wee
                     will
                     give
                     you
                     but
                     one
                     reason
                     amongst
                     many
                     ;
                     whether
                     it
                     bee
                     for
                     his
                     Majesties
                     honour
                     that
                     the
                     Town
                     of
                     Newcastle
                     should
                     be
                     rendred
                     to
                     any
                     of
                     another
                     Nation
                     ;
                     nay
                     more
                     ,
                     if
                     it
                     bee
                     for
                     the
                     honour
                     of
                     the
                     English
                     Parliament
                     :
                     and
                     that
                     it
                     is
                     not
                     for
                     our
                     welfare
                     is
                     so
                     clear
                     ,
                     needs
                     no
                     answer
                     .
                     And
                     wheras
                     you
                     say
                     ,
                     you
                     wonder
                     wee
                     are
                     not
                     ashamed
                     to
                     be
                     so
                     delatory
                     ,
                     having
                     demanded
                     a
                     Treaty
                     ;
                     We
                     say
                     ,
                     we
                     wonder
                     you
                     can
                     be
                     so
                     forgetfull
                     ,
                     knowing
                     we
                     have
                     your
                     Letter
                     to
                     show
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     Treaty
                     was
                     your
                     own
                     motion
                     :
                     but
                     for
                     Answer
                     to
                     the
                     rest
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     your
                     Articles
                     ;
                     Wee
                     say
                     ,
                     the
                     delivery
                     of
                     Newcastle
                     is
                     not
                     of
                     so
                     small
                     moment
                     ,
                     but
                     if
                     you
                     intend
                     as
                     you
                     say
                     ,
                     time
                     may
                     well
                     bee
                     given
                     till
                     munday
                     for
                     giving
                     answer
                     ,
                     for
                     in
                     case
                     wee
                     should
                     give
                     consent
                     to
                     let
                     you
                     have
                     this
                     Town
                     ,
                     there
                     are
                     divers
                     more
                     Articles
                     then
                     you
                     have
                     set
                     down
                     ,
                     both
                     fit
                     for
                     us
                     to
                     demand
                     and
                     you
                     to
                     grant
                     .
                     Therefore
                     if
                     you
                     would
                     shun
                     effusion
                     of
                     blood-shed
                     ,
                     as
                     you
                     professe
                     ,
                     forbeare
                     your
                     acts
                     of
                     Hostility
                     ,
                     untill
                     wee
                     give
                     you
                     Answer
                     upon
                     Munday
                     ,
                     wherein
                     wee
                     will
                     not
                     faile
                     ;
                     otherwise
                     wee
                     doubt
                     not
                     but
                     God
                     will
                     require
                     an
                     account
                     at
                     your
                     hands
                     ,
                     and
                     besides
                     ,
                     will
                     keep
                     and
                     preserve
                     us
                     from
                     your
                     fury
                     .
                     So
                     expecting
                     your
                     Answer
                     ,
                     Wee
                     rest
                  
                   
                     
                       Your
                       Friends
                       ,
                       Jo.
                       Marlay
                       ,
                       Nich.
                       Cole
                       ,
                       G.
                       Baker
                       .
                    
                     
                       Newcastle
                       ,
                       
                         19.
                         
                         Octob.
                         1644.
                         
                      
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                     The
                     Letter
                     sent
                     by
                     the
                     Governor
                     to
                     my
                     Lord
                     Sinclair
                     ,
                     Octob.
                     19
                  
                   
                     
                       My
                       Lord
                       ,
                    
                  
                   
                     I
                     Have
                     received
                     divers
                     Letters
                     and
                     Warrants
                     subscribed
                     by
                     the
                     name
                     of
                     Leven
                     ,
                     but
                     of
                     late
                     can
                     hear
                     of
                     none
                     that
                     have
                     seen
                     such
                     a
                     man
                     ;
                     besides
                     ,
                     there
                     is
                     strong
                     report
                     hee
                     is
                     dead
                     :
                     therefore
                     to
                     remove
                     all
                     scruples
                     ,
                     I
                     desire
                     our
                     Drummer
                     may
                     deliver
                     one
                     Letter
                     to
                     himself
                     :
                     thus
                     wishing
                     you
                     could
                     think
                     on
                     some
                     other
                     course
                     to
                     compose
                     the
                     differences
                     of
                     these
                     sad
                     distracted
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     than
                     by
                     battering
                     Newcastle
                     ,
                     and
                     annoying
                     us
                     who
                     never
                     wronged
                     any
                     of
                     
                     you
                     ;
                     for
                     if
                     you
                     seriously
                     consider
                     ,
                     you
                     will
                     finde
                     that
                     these
                     courses
                     will
                     aggravate
                     ,
                     and
                     not
                     moderate
                     distempers
                     :
                     but
                     I
                     will
                     referre
                     all
                     to
                     your
                     own
                     consciences
                     ,
                     and
                     rest
                  
                   
                     
                       Your
                       Friend
                       John
                       Marlay
                       .
                    
                     
                       Newcastle
                       
                         19.
                         
                         Octob.
                         
                      
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           By
           these
           former
           Letters
           ,
           Answers
           ,
           and
           Replies
           ,
           it
           is
           more
           than
           manifest
           ,
           how
           perversly
           obstinate
           the
           Enemy
           was
           ,
           and
           how
           carefully
           and
           patiently
           they
           were
           sought
           after
           ;
           but
           seeing
           their
           obstinacy
           desperate
           and
           incurable
           ,
           it
           was
           full
           time
           to
           proceed
           to
           action
           ;
           for
           the
           condition
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           which
           had
           endured
           much
           hardship
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Mines
           which
           were
           alwayes
           in
           hazard
           of
           discovery
           ,
           as
           they
           had
           formerly
           destroyed
           some
           seven
           or
           eight
           ,
           and
           the
           approaching
           Winter
           ,
           could
           not
           well
           admit
           of
           further
           delayes
           ;
           and
           thereupon
           ,
           October
           19.
           early
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           the
           Cannon
           began
           to
           play
           upon
           the
           walls
           from
           their
           severall
           Batteries
           ,
           while
           8
           a
           clock
           ,
           at
           which
           time
           the
           Hostages
           should
           have
           come
           out
           ,
           or
           otherwise
           they
           were
           to
           expect
           the
           extremities
           of
           Warre
           ;
           but
           since
           none
           came
           ,
           the
           service
           continued
           from
           all
           the
           Batteries
           ,
           and
           the
           Regiments
           were
           drawn
           up
           ;
           standing
           to
           their
           armes
           ,
           while
           the
           breaches
           were
           in
           readinesse
           ,
           and
           the
           Mines
           sprung
           .
           About
           three
           a
           clock
           in
           the
           afternoon
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           by
           their
           countermines
           had
           very
           neer
           approached
           some
           chambers
           where
           the
           powder
           was
           lodged
           for
           blowing
           up
           the
           walls
           ,
           which
           being
           signified
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           he
           forthwith
           ordered
           ,
           that
           fire
           should
           bee
           given
           to
           these
           two
           mines
           endangered
           ▪
           and
           thereafter
           to
           maintain
           the
           breaches
           carefully
           ,
           while
           the
           generall
           assault
           should
           bee
           made
           from
           all
           quarters
           :
           a
           little
           after
           ,
           the
           day
           failing
           ,
           and
           the
           breaches
           being
           made
           ,
           though
           not
           so
           large
           and
           passable
           as
           was
           needfull
           for
           so
           desperate
           service
           ;
           the
           word
           was
           given
           ,
           and
           the
           sign
           made
           ,
           to
           give
           fire
           to
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Mines
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Regiments
           to
           advance
           all
           at
           once
           towards
           the
           breaches
           ,
           and
           those
           places
           of
           the
           wall
           which
           were
           opened
           by
           the
           mine
           ;
           but
           they
           met
           with
           no
           small
           opposition
           ,
           and
           nothing
           was
           left
           undone
           by
           the
           Enemy
           to
           repell
           the
           fury
           of
           the
           assault
           :
           They
           played
           very
           hotly
           and
           desperately
           from
           the
           Castle
           upon
           the
           breaches
           ,
           and
           from
           the
           ●●anking-towers
           of
           the
           walls
           with
           scattered
           shot
           ;
           yet
           the
           Regiments
           advanced
           without
           any
           shrinking
           ,
           though
           the
           Cannon
           played
           from
           many
           places
           upon
           their
           full
           open
           bodies
           ,
           so
           that
           the
           difficile
           accesse
           to
           the
           breaches
           ,
           and
           the
           mighty
           advantages
           of
           their
           walls
           and
           works
           within
           the
           Town
           ,
           made
           a
           considerable
           losse
           of
           
           Souldiers
           and
           Officers
           of
           good
           quality
           ;
           yet
           notwithstanding
           all
           difficulties
           and
           resistances
           ,
           they
           acquit
           themselves
           as
           become
           a
           people
           that
           considered
           the
           importance
           of
           so
           high
           a
           cause
           ,
           and
           minded
           nothing
           but
           the
           happinesse
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           ;
           and
           after
           two
           houres
           very
           hot
           dispute
           upon
           the
           breaches
           ,
           they
           found
           their
           first
           entry
           at
           the
           mine
           sprung
           on
           the
           West
           side
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           neer
           to
           Close-gate
           ;
           and
           after
           their
           entry
           ,
           were
           furiously
           charged
           three
           severall
           times
           by
           the
           horse
           which
           were
           in
           Town
           ,
           but
           the
           charge
           was
           gallantly
           sustained
           and
           the
           place
           maintained
           ,
           while
           the
           reserve
           of
           that
           post
           came
           to
           assist
           :
           thereafter
           they
           marched
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           breaches
           ,
           and
           so
           the
           Souldiers
           gave
           over
           and
           forsook
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           the
           whole
           body
           almost
           of
           the
           Army
           entring
           ,
           they
           became
           Masters
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           which
           tasted
           of
           no
           lesse
           mercy
           and
           favour
           after
           the
           Victory
           ,
           than
           they
           found
           valour
           in
           obtaining
           the
           same
           ;
           for
           after
           their
           entry
           ▪
           the
           Souldiers
           did
           quite
           vanish
           ,
           sheltring
           themselves
           in
           houses
           ,
           the
           Inhabitants
           kept
           close
           their
           doores
           ,
           the
           Regiments
           marched
           thorow
           the
           streets
           without
           any
           insolency
           or
           disorder
           ,
           never
           offering
           once
           to
           rifle
           a
           house
           ,
           or
           cut
           off
           either
           Citizen
           or
           Souldier
           ;
           they
           were
           presently
           after
           their
           entry
           in
           peaceable
           possession
           of
           all
           the
           corners
           and
           streets
           ,
           and
           on
           a
           sudden
           ,
           all
           tumult
           ,
           feare
           and
           noyse
           ,
           did
           cease
           .
           Upon
           the
           first
           entry
           ,
           the
           Governour
           
             Lodovick
             Lyndesay
          
           ,
           sometime
           Earl
           Crawfoord
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Maxwell
           ,
           Doctor
           Wishart
           ,
           a
           man
           of
           a
           dangerous
           temper
           ,
           who
           had
           seasoned
           the
           people
           both
           before
           ,
           and
           the
           time
           of
           the
           siege
           with
           bitter
           Malignancy
           ,
           Mr.
           Gray
           and
           Alvay
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           the
           perverse
           crew
           ,
           authours
           of
           all
           the
           evils
           which
           might
           justly
           have
           falne
           upon
           the
           Town
           ,
           so
           exceedingly
           obstinate
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           rule
           of
           Warre
           ,
           did
           all
           betake
           themselves
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           whence
           they
           cast
           over
           a
           white
           flag
           ,
           and
           beat
           a
           Parlee
           ,
           but
           before
           notice
           could
           bee
           taken
           thereof
           ,
           all
           the
           service
           was
           neer
           done
           .
           The
           principall
           houses
           of
           the
           Town
           were
           preserved
           from
           plundering
           by
           the
           Officers
           ;
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           that
           night
           ,
           after
           they
           had
           long
           kept
           their
           arms
           without
           doing
           any
           wrong
           or
           violence
           ,
           entred
           some
           houses
           of
           the
           meaner
           sort
           ,
           not
           safeguarded
           ,
           and
           did
           a
           little
           pillage
           ,
           and
           take
           away
           the
           goods
           out
           of
           them
           ,
           but
           lesse
           than
           ever
           any
           people
           or
           Army
           did
           in
           the
           like
           case
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           testimony
           of
           the
           most
           Malignants
           and
           Papists
           themselves
           ,
           expressing
           in
           these
           very
           words
           ,
           that
           no
           History
           can
           parallell
           where
           lesse
           cruelty
           and
           insolency
           ,
           and
           more
           mercy
           were
           shewn
           in
           any
           Town
           gained
           by
           storm
           ,
           which
           ought
           to
           bee
           no
           small
           matter
           of
           gloriation
           ,
           when
           the
           Enemies
           are
           
           constrained
           to
           acknowledge
           ,
           that
           the
           wayes
           and
           practises
           of
           those
           who
           have
           often
           declared
           the
           purity
           of
           their
           intentions
           ,
           are
           now
           found
           out
           to
           bee
           nothing
           different
           from
           their
           profession
           ;
           and
           indeed
           it
           were
           to
           bee
           wished
           that
           the
           well-affected
           in
           the
           Kingdom
           had
           as
           great
           feeling
           of
           the
           advantage
           given
           to
           the
           cause
           ,
           and
           the
           good
           they
           received
           since
           the
           comming
           in
           of
           that
           Army
           to
           England
           ,
           as
           the
           enemies
           to
           the
           peace
           and
           happinesse
           of
           both
           Nations
           are
           sensible
           of
           the
           hurt
           done
           to
           them
           and
           their
           designes
           .
           But
           to
           return
           .
        
         
           The
           Town
           being
           that
           same
           night
           secured
           ,
           and
           the
           Guards
           carefully
           appointed
           at
           the
           breaches
           ,
           and
           by
           the
           water-side
           ,
           to
           watch
           the
           escape
           of
           those
           who
           were
           within
           ,
           and
           with
           so
           much
           losse
           and
           paines
           now
           caught
           in
           the
           snare
           .
           Next
           day
           thereafter
           ,
           being
           the
           Lords
           Day
           ,
           his
           Excellency
           did
           likewise
           enter
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           Generall
           ,
           Officers
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           did
           goe
           to
           the
           Church
           straightway
           ,
           and
           gave
           thanks
           to
           God
           ,
           that
           hee
           was
           pleased
           ,
           even
           according
           to
           the
           words
           ,
           and
           wishes
           of
           their
           Enemies
           ,
           to
           prosper
           and
           blesse
           his
           People
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           justnesse
           of
           their
           Cause
           ;
           The
           Governour
           ,
           who
           was
           lately
           so
           pertinacious
           ,
           and
           high
           minded
           ,
           that
           hee
           would
           neither
           hearken
           himself
           to
           any
           thing
           which
           might
           tend
           to
           the
           preservation
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           but
           likewise
           published
           Proclamations
           ,
           that
           none
           should
           presume
           to
           speak
           of
           any
           compliance
           to
           a
           surrender
           ,
           did
           now
           become
           a
           humble
           suiter
           to
           the
           Lord
           Generall
           (
           whom
           hee
           thought
           not
           to
           bee
           in
           the
           world
           that
           morning
           )
           that
           his
           Excellence
           would
           bee
           pleased
           to
           suffer
           him
           ,
           and
           those
           that
           were
           with
           him
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           to
           depart
           to
           the
           Kings
           next
           Garrison
           ,
           as
           may
           appear
           by
           the
           following
           Letter
           ,
           wherein
           you
           see
           him
           a
           humble
           supplicant
           ,
           though
           in
           some
           of
           his
           former
           ,
           a
           scornfull
           Prophet
           .
        
         
           
             
               A
               Letter
               sent
               by
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Marlay
              
               ,
               sometimes
               Governour
               of
               Newcastle
               ,
               to
               his
               Excellence
               ,
               from
               the
               Castle
               ,
               the
               day
               after
               the
               Town
               was
               taken
               .
               
                 Octob.
                 20.
                 
              
            
             
               
                 My
                 Lord
                 ,
              
            
             
               ALthough
               you
               have
               the
               fortune
               of
               War
               against
               mee
               (
               and
               that
               I
               might
               I
               confesse
               have
               had
               honourable
               tearmes
               from
               your
               Excellency
               :
               )
               Yet
               I
               hope
               your
               Noblenesse
               will
               not
               think
               worse
               of
               mee
               ,
               for
               doing
               my
               endevours
               to
               keep
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               to
               discharge
               the
               trust
               reposed
               in
               mee
               ,
               having
               had
               strong
               reasons
               so
               to
               doe
               ,
               as
               is
               known
               to
               many
               ;
               And
               now
               whereas
               I
               am
               compelled
               to
               betake
               
               my self
               to
               this
               Castle
               ,
               I
               shall
               desire
               ,
               that
               I
               and
               those
               with
               mee
               ,
               may
               have
               our
               Liberty
               ,
               and
               your
               Licence
               ,
               to
               stay
               ,
               or
               goe
               out
               of
               the
               Town
               with
               your
               safe
               Passe
               ,
               to
               his
               Majesties
               next
               Garrison
               ,
               which
               is
               not
               beleaguered
               ,
               with
               our
               Horses
               ,
               Pistolls
               ,
               and
               Swords
               ;
               And
               to
               have
               14
               dayes
               time
               to
               dispatch
               our
               Journey
               ,
               so
               many
               as
               please
               to
               goe
               .
               And
               truely
               ,
               my
               Lord
               ,
               I
               am
               yet
               confident
               to
               receive
               so
               much
               favour
               from
               you
               ,
               as
               that
               you
               will
               take
               such
               care
               of
               mee
               ,
               as
               that
               I
               shall
               receive
               no
               wrong
               from
               the
               ignoble
               spirits
               of
               the
               vulgar
               sort
               ;
               for
               I
               doubt
               no
               other
               ,
               I
               must
               confesse
               ,
               I
               cannot
               keep
               it
               long
               from
               you
               ,
               yet
               I
               am
               resolved
               ,
               rather
               than
               to
               bee
               a
               spectacle
               of
               misery
               and
               disgrace
               to
               any
               ,
               I
               will
               bequeath
               my
               soule
               to
               him
               that
               gave
               it
               ,
               and
               then
               referre
               my
               body
               to
               bee
               a
               spectacle
               to
               your
               severity
               ;
               But
               upon
               these
               tearmes
               abovesaid
               ,
               I
               will
               deliver
               it
               to
               you
               ,
               and
               so
               intreating
               your
               Answer
               ,
               I
               rest
               ,
            
             
               
                 Your
                 friend
                 and
                 servant
                 ,
                 John
                 Marley
                 .
              
               
                 From
                 the
                 Castle
                 in
                 Newcastle
                 ,
                 
                   the
                   21
                   of
                   Octob.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
             
               For
               his
               Excellency
               ,
               the
               Earl
               of
               Leven
               ,
               Generall
               of
               the
               Scottish
               Army
               .
            
          
        
         
           Compare
           this
           Letter
           with
           that
           which
           hee
           sent
           out
           the
           day
           before
           ,
           then
           look
           what
           a
           day
           may
           produce
           ;
           And
           now
           could
           there
           bee
           any
           thing
           more
           just
           ,
           than
           to
           deny
           favour
           to
           a
           man
           so
           eminent
           in
           all
           the
           wayes
           of
           Malignancy
           ,
           so
           wicked
           an
           instrument
           ;
           One
           who
           had
           so
           exceedingly
           provoked
           the
           Army
           ,
           and
           had
           sleighted
           all
           gracious
           offers
           of
           Peace
           ?
           Hee
           is
           now
           overtaken
           in
           his
           season
           ,
           and
           as
           God
           in
           his
           Justice
           had
           decreed
           ,
           and
           his
           Servants
           foretold
           ,
           those
           enemies
           to
           the
           peace
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           in
           these
           parts
           ,
           are
           overthrown
           ,
           and
           were
           forced
           to
           surrender
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           come
           out
           upon
           mercy
           ;
           Sir
           
             John
             Marley
          
           was
           committed
           to
           his
           house
           by
           a
           strong
           guard
           ,
           to
           defend
           him
           from
           the
           fury
           of
           the
           incensed
           people
           ,
           for
           hee
           is
           hated
           ,
           and
           abhorred
           of
           all
           ,
           and
           hee
           brought
           many
           Families
           to
           ruine
           .
           The
           rest
           that
           were
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           have
           likewise
           in
           constrained
           humility
           ,
           submitted
           themselves
           ,
           and
           are
           rendred
           Prisoners
           ,
           though
           not
           many
           dayes
           before
           ,
           these
           peaceable
           Divines
           taught
           the
           people
           ,
           that
           it
           was
           more
           lawfull
           ,
           one
           of
           them
           to
           eate
           another
           ,
           than
           to
           hearken
           to
           the
           Scottish
           Traytors
           ,
           or
           comply
           with
           them
           in
           any
           sort
           .
        
         
           The
           Town
           is
           now
           in
           as
           good
           condition
           ,
           as
           ever
           any
           Town
           reduced
           by
           the
           extremity
           of
           Warre
           ,
           and
           thereupon
           exposed
           to
           the
           rapine
           of
           Souldiers
           ,
           which
           oft
           times
           is
           unavoidable
           .
           All
           care
           was
           had
           to
           preserve
           the
           houses
           and
           goods
           of
           the
           Inhabitants
           ,
           so
           farre
           
           as
           possibly
           could
           bee
           done
           ;
           and
           to
           that
           effect
           ,
           many
           Proclamations
           made
           ,
           That
           no
           Officer
           nor
           Souldier
           should
           presume
           to
           trouble
           nor
           plunder
           the
           house
           of
           any
           ,
           under
           the
           pain
           of
           death
           .
           And
           that
           better
           obedience
           might
           bee
           given
           thereto
           ,
           and
           all
           occasions
           of
           tumults
           ,
           wrongs
           and
           oppressions
           might
           the
           better
           bee
           avoided
           ,
           It
           was
           Ordered
           that
           no
           Officer
           ,
           nor
           Souldier
           should
           stay
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           without
           speciall
           Order
           ,
           but
           to
           return
           to
           the
           Leaguer
           ,
           and
           his
           former
           Quarters
           ;
           And
           likewise
           for
           the
           further
           weale
           and
           ease
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           the
           Quarters
           of
           the
           whole
           Army
           ,
           are
           enlarged
           ,
           and
           none
           ordained
           to
           stay
           in
           Town
           ,
           but
           the
           proper
           Garrison
           .
        
         
           This
           is
           the
           true
           Relation
           of
           the
           successe
           of
           the
           Scottish
           Army
           against
           Newcastle
           ,
           whereby
           it
           would
           appear
           ,
           that
           God
           delights
           to
           co-operate
           with
           his
           Armies
           .
           The
           best
           use
           that
           can
           bee
           made
           thereof
           ,
           and
           of
           all
           other
           Victories
           ,
           is
           ,
           to
           make
           them
           steps
           of
           advancement
           for
           the
           Reformation
           begun
           ,
           and
           great
           encouragement
           to
           expede
           the
           Work
           in
           hand
           ,
           and
           beat
           down
           all
           difficulties
           .
        
         
           
             
               A
               Letter
               from
               the
               Committee
               at
               the
               Scottish
               Army
               ,
               to
               the
               Committee
               of
               both
               Kingdomes
               .
            
             
               
                 Right
                 Honourable
                 ,
              
            
             
               VVEE
               know
               not
               any
               better
               use
               you
               or
               wee
               can
               make
               of
               the
               great
               successe
               wherewith
               it
               hath
               pleased
               God
               to
               blesse
               our
               attempts
               against
               this
               Town
               ,
               than
               to
               make
               it
               evident
               to
               the
               world
               ,
               that
               Truth
               and
               Peace
               are
               the
               utmost
               of
               our
               desires
               ,
               and
               designes
               .
               For
               this
               purpose
               ,
               wee
               must
               uncessantly
               renew
               our
               former
               desires
               to
               you
               ,
               That
               all
               other
               Affaires
               whatsoever
               set
               aside
               ,
               you
               will
               so
               farre
               take
               to
               heart
               the
               setling
               of
               matters
               of
               Religion
               in
               the
               Worship
               of
               God
               ,
               and
               Government
               of
               his
               House
               in
               this
               Kingdom
               ,
               as
               you
               may
               in
               your
               own
               ,
               and
               our
               Names
               ,
               become
               earnest
               sollicitours
               with
               the
               Assembly
               of
               Divines
               ,
               to
               put
               that
               businesse
               to
               a
               period
               ,
               and
               with
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               that
               where
               the
               foundation
               is
               laid
               by
               the
               Assembly
               ,
               their
               Authority
               bee
               not
               wanting
               for
               the
               compleating
               of
               the
               Work
               ;
               no
               greater
               incouragem●nt
               than
               this
               can
               come
               to
               the
               hearts
               of
               all
               those
               that
               are
               ingaged
               in
               this
               Cause
               with
               you
               ,
               nor
               can
               any
               meanes
               bee
               so
               powerfull
               ,
               to
               remove
               these
               great
               prejudices
               raised
               against
               our
               Cause
               ,
               by
               the
               abundance
               and
               variety
               of
               Sectaries
               ,
               Separatists
               ,
               and
               Schismaticks
               living
               amongst
               us
               ,
               to
               the
               great
               scandall
               of
               the
               Gospel
               ,
               and
               professors
               thereof
               .
               This
               being
               done
               ,
               wee
               may
               with
               the
               greater
               confidence
               
               expect
               a
               blessing
               upon
               our
               endevours
               for
               Peace
               ,
               for
               which
               ,
               as
               no
               successe
               can
               alter
               our
               desires
               ,
               so
               wee
               are
               confident
               ,
               you
               are
               using
               all
               expedition
               possible
               ,
               for
               expediting
               your
               Propositions
               thereof
               ,
               that
               they
               may
               bee
               dispatched
               to
               his
               Majesty
               ,
               whose
               favourable
               acceptance
               is
               prayed
               for
               thereunto
               ,
               by
            
             
               
                 Your
                 affectionate
                 Friends
                 ,
                 and
                 Servant
                 ,
                 Sinclare
                 J.
                 P.
                 D.
                 
              
               
                 Newcastle
                 
                   23
                   Octob.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           See
           heer
           ,
           now
           then
           (
           pious
           and
           impartiall
           Reader
           )
           whether
           England
           hath
           not
           most
           just
           cause
           ,
           everlastingly
           to
           blesse
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           ,
           in
           working
           thus
           gloriously
           for
           us
           ,
           by
           these
           our
           loyall
           Brethren
           ,
           
           and
           eternally
           and
           most
           entirely
           to
           love
           and
           embrace
           them
           ,
           in
           our
           best
           affections
           ,
           who
           have
           not
           only
           thus
           extraordinarily
           laid
           out
           themselves
           ,
           and
           carryed
           their
           lives
           in
           their
           hands
           for
           us
           ,
           and
           exposed
           themselves
           to
           such
           and
           so
           many
           marveilous
           dangers
           of
           death
           and
           destruction
           :
           but
           also
           so
           sweetly
           ,
           preciously
           and
           piously
           declared
           (
           as
           in
           this
           their
           last
           Letter
           is
           so
           clear
           and
           conspicuous
           )
           their
           only
           ayme
           in
           all
           this
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           their
           toyles
           and
           labour
           of
           love
           ,
           to
           bee
           Gods
           glory
           ,
           the
           true
           Religions
           and
           pure
           Reformations
           splendour
           ,
           and
           the
           just
           Laws
           and
           Liberties
           of
           Subjects
           firm
           and
           faithfull
           establishment
           ;
           and
           whether
           our
           most
           wicked
           and
           wretched
           Malignants
           slanderous
           mouthes
           are
           not
           most
           abundantly
           stopped
           ,
           
           to
           Gods
           eternall
           glory
           ,
           and
           all
           good
           mens
           just
           rejoycing
           ,
           let
           all
           that
           hear
           of
           these
           truths
           ,
           righteously
           judge
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           25
           of
           this
           instant
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           to
           London
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Cholmley
          
           (
           Brother
           to
           Apostate
           Sir
           
             Hugh
             Cholmley
          
           )
           with
           about
           2
           or
           300
           Horse
           about
           
             Colliton
             ,
             Axmister
             ,
             Bemester
          
           and
           other
           places
           ,
           on
           the
           confines
           of
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           
           had
           driven
           away
           many
           Cattle
           from
           those
           Country
           people
           ;
           whereupon
           brave
           Colonell
           Seeley
           ,
           the
           most
           renowned
           Governour
           of
           Lyme
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           thereof
           ,
           drew
           out
           a
           party
           ,
           who
           soon
           discovering
           the
           plunderers
           ,
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           took
           56
           of
           them
           ,
           horse
           and
           armes
           ,
           rescued
           all
           the
           plunder
           they
           had
           got
           ,
           and
           so
           routed
           the
           rest
           ,
           that
           they
           all
           fled
           and
           dispersed
           themselves
           severall
           wayes
           .
           Among
           the
           prisoners
           taken
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           were
           2
           Captaines
           ,
           and
           10
           other
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           ,
           who
           were
           all
           carryed
           to
           Lyme
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           plundered
           Cattell
           were
           mercifully
           restored
           to
           their
           owners
           ;
           Cholmley
           himself
           fled
           ,
           but
           was
           shot
           in
           his
           
           shoulder
           ,
           as
           was
           confest
           by
           the
           Prisoners
           taken
           ,
           and
           many
           others
           of
           the
           Enemy
           sore
           wounded
           .
        
         
           Much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           information
           being
           given
           to
           the
           Parliament
           of
           intolerable
           cruelties
           ,
           and
           outrageous
           insolencies
           committed
           by
           barbarous
           Irish
           Rebels
           (
           Oxfords
           good
           subjects
           )
           and
           some
           of
           the
           very
           Natives
           of
           heathenish
           Wales
           ,
           
           by
           burning
           and
           destroying
           the
           Corn
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           stripping
           all
           sorts
           of
           both
           sexes
           stark
           naked
           ,
           stigmatizing
           some
           ,
           half
           hanging
           others
           ,
           and
           then
           suffering
           them
           to
           live
           ,
           or
           rather
           ,
           to
           languish
           in
           that
           condition
           ,
           all
           which
           was
           informed
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           by
           Letters
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           divers
           honest
           inhabitants
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           by
           some
           of
           the
           Committees
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           at
           
             Haverford
             West
          
           ,
           in
           South-Wales
           .
           And
           further
           information
           being
           given
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           one
           Colonell
           
             Mac
             Mayler
          
           ,
           an
           
           Irish-Rebell
           ,
           (
           another
           of
           King
           Charles
           his
           good
           Catholick
           Subjects
           )
           taken
           prisoner
           in
           Yorkeshire
           ,
           by
           the
           Lord
           Fairfaxes
           forces
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           that
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Lambert
           ;
           as
           also
           the
           sad
           confirmation
           of
           such
           like
           cruelties
           of
           the
           
           Irish-Rebels
           at
           Boulton
           ,
           and
           Leverpool
           ,
           in
           Lancashire
           ,
           all
           which
           being
           as
           fresh
           bleeding
           wounds
           ,
           still
           in
           the
           sad
           memory
           of
           all
           people
           ,
           and
           now
           at
           this
           time
           most
           seriously
           considered
           of
           ,
           and
           well
           weighed
           by
           our
           most
           prudent
           Parliament
           ;
           Both
           Houses
           heerupon
           passed
           an
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           requiring
           all
           Commanders
           in
           Cheif
           in
           any
           part
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           to
           give
           no
           Quarter
           to
           any
           
           Irish-Rebell
           taken
           by
           Sea
           or
           by
           Land
           ,
           in
           any
           part
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ;
           And
           because
           all
           Souldiers
           in
           all
           parts
           of
           the
           kingdom
           might
           take
           notice
           hereof
           ,
           Letters
           were
           Ordered
           to
           bee
           sent
           down
           by
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           kingdomes
           ,
           to
           all
           principall
           Commanders
           with
           that
           Ordinance
           inclosed
           in
           them
           ,
           for
           the
           more
           certain
           and
           exact
           execution
           thereof
           accordingly
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           the
           Parliament
           understanding
           by
           good
           intelligence
           ,
           
           that
           the
           King
           and
           his
           forces
           were
           about
           Newberry
           ,
           and
           
             Dennington
             Castle
          
           ,
           and
           that
           some
           part
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Army
           was
           upon
           one
           side
           of
           Newberry
           ,
           neer
           about
           the
           place
           where
           the
           fierce
           battaile
           was
           fought
           between
           them
           the
           last
           year
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           rest
           of
           our
           Army
           was
           within
           2
           or
           3
           miles
           at
           farthest
           from
           Newberry
           ,
           between
           the
           Kings
           Army
           and
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           that
           both
           the
           Armies
           being
           so
           neer
           each
           other
           ,
           there
           was
           like
           to
           bee
           a
           speedy
           ingagement
           between
           them
           ;
           The
           Parliament
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           desired
           the
           Assembly
           of
           Divines
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           on
           Munday
           October
           28
           ,
           to
           turn
           their
           other
           intended
           businesses
           and
           affaires
           of
           that
           day
           
           into
           prayers
           for
           a
           blessing
           on
           our
           Armies
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           they
           did
           .
           And
           the
           same
           Munday
           night
           ,
           Gods
           providence
           so
           ordered
           it
           ,
           that
           the
           Lord
           Generals
           Scout-Master
           ,
           Mr.
           Bedford
           ,
           came
           to
           Town
           ,
           and
           brought
           certain
           information
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdoms
           ,
           of
           a
           brave
           defeat
           given
           by
           his
           Excellencies
           Forces
           to
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           neer
           Dennington-Castle
           ,
           which
           also
           was
           confirmed
           by
           a
           Letter
           directed
           to
           the
           honourable
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           sent
           from
           3
           or
           4
           Eminent
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           in
           Armes
           ,
           whose
           names
           were
           subscribed
           thereto
           ;
           A
           Copy
           of
           which
           Letter
           ,
           being
           a
           full
           and
           complete
           relation
           of
           the
           fight
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           fuller
           satisfaction
           ,
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Honourable
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               THough
               our
               other
               employments
               in
               and
               about
               the
               Army
               ,
               may
               excuse
               us
               in
               point
               of
               news
               ,
               
               yet
               being
               eye-witnesses
               of
               this
               late
               fight
               ,
               and
               knowing
               your
               kinde
               acceptance
               of
               some
               presents
               ,
               though
               without
               the
               circle
               ,
               and
               especially
               to
               expresse
               our
               joy
               for
               this
               successe
               which
               the
               Lord
               of
               Hosts
               ,
               upon
               his
               own
               day
               has
               vouch●afed
               us
               ;
               Wee
               presume
               to
               presse
               in
               with
               the
               crowd
               ,
               and
               to
               make
               it
               more
               clear
               ,
               shall
               give
               you
               the
               preceding
               circumstances
               .
               After
               a
               weeks
               tedious
               ,
               but
               speedy
               march
               of
               my
               Lord
               Generals
               Infantry
               ,
               and
               one
               nights
               refreshment
               at
               Redding
               ,
               in
               two
               dayes
               farther
               progresse
               ,
               wee
               drew
               up
               before
               Newberry
               ,
               as
               neer
               the
               Town
               as
               the
               Enemies
               Cannon
               would
               suffer
               ;
               This
               was
               upon
               Fryday
               the
               25
               of
               Octob.
               
               The
               King
               kept
               within
               the
               Town
               ,
               guarded
               by
               his
               Artillery
               ,
               but
               his
               body
               of
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               drew
               out
               into
               Speenfield
               ,
               the
               midway
               betwixt
               the
               Town
               and
               Castle
               ,
               both
               to
               make
               his
               Army
               more
               numerous
               ,
               and
               also
               to
               embattle
               them
               in
               a
               place
               of
               extraordinary
               advantage
               .
               That
               day
               afforded
               nothing
               save
               an
               interview
               ,
               (
               the
               interposing
               river
               hindring
               our
               desired
               fight
               )
               on
               their
               side
               appeared
               rather
               a
               declining
               to
               bee
               ingaged
               ,
               either
               that
               their
               numbers
               were
               not
               equall
               ,
               or
               from
               an
               expectation
               of
               Ruperts
               advance
               with
               3000
               Horse
               or
               Dragoones
               ,
               and
               the
               return
               of
               the
               Earl
               of
               Northampton
               ,
               
               from
               Banbury
               with
               a
               1000.
               
               The
               Enemies
               strength
               is
               reported
               to
               have
               been
               8000
               Foot
               ,
               and
               5000
               Horse
               ;
               which
               albeit
               a
               gallant
               Army
               ,
               yet
               upon
               our
               drawing
               into
               battalia
               ,
               they
               durst
               not
               take
               the
               field
               ,
               but
               to
               counterpoise
               our
               numbers
               with
               his
               Stratagems
               ,
               hee
               fell
               mainly
               to
               fortifie
               the
               Town
               ,
               especially
               the
               avenues
               ,
               and
               having
               raised
               his
               batteries
               and
               lined
               the
               hedges
               ,
               hee
               stood
               upon
               his
               guard
               ,
               and
               with
               some
               great
               p●ices
               ,
               where
               hee
               
               saw
               the
               biggest
               bodies
               and
               most
               advantage
               ,
               hee
               sent
               liberally
               some
               of
               his
               bullets
               among
               us
               ,
               
               which
               killed
               2
               or
               3
               Horse
               ,
               but
               hurt
               not
               their
               Riders
               .
               For
               many
               houres
               some
               parties
               of
               Horse
               skirmisht
               betwixt
               both
               the
               Armies
               ;
               in
               which
               play
               wee
               had
               the
               best
               on
               our
               part
               ,
               but
               one
               of
               our
               men
               fell
               ;
               of
               their
               's
               4
               or
               5.
               of
               which
               ,
               one
               had
               been
               knighted
               .
               It
               being
               impossible
               to
               ingage
               them
               without
               much
               hazzard
               ,
               that
               night
               ,
               the
               greater
               part
               of
               our
               Army
               marched
               unto
               Cheveley
               .
               The
               horse
               commanded
               by
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               ,
               and
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Belfore
              
               ;
               the
               foot
               by
               Sergeant
               Major
               Generall
               Skippon
               ,
               whilst
               the
               other
               encamped
               before
               the
               East-end
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               was
               ordered
               by
               the
               Earl
               of
               Manchester
               ,
               
               at
               one
               same
               time
               they
               had
               all
               agreed
               to
               storm
               the
               Garrison
               on
               both
               sides
               .
               That
               night
               and
               the
               next
               wee
               quartered
               in
               the
               open
               field
               ,
               but
               neither
               the
               coldnesse
               of
               the
               weather
               ,
               nor
               want
               of
               usuall
               provision
               ,
               any
               whit
               disanimated
               the
               Souldier
               ,
               the
               earnest
               expectation
               of
               fight
               swallowed
               up
               all
               other
               extremities
               ;
               Howbeit
               ,
               most
               of
               them
               had
               3
               dayes
               provision
               prepared
               by
               Command
               in
               his
               snapsack
               .
               By
               day-break
               ,
               upon
               Sunday
               ,
               the
               horse
               and
               Foot
               commanded
               by
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               ,
               and
               Major
               Generall
               Skippon
               ,
               
               were
               upon
               their
               March
               ,
               and
               in
               4
               houres
               had
               surrounded
               Dennington-Castle
               ,
               and
               made
               their
               approach
               toward
               the
               West
               of
               Newberry
               .
               By
               the
               way
               wee
               intercepted
               2
               or
               3
               Carts
               of
               the
               Enemies
               provision
               ,
               intended
               ,
               they
               said
               ,
               for
               his
               Majesty
               ,
               but
               in
               respect
               an
               unworthy
               race
               about
               him
               ,
               were
               to
               have
               shared
               therein
               ,
               and
               that
               our
               men
               more
               needed
               it
               ,
               wee
               disposed
               of
               it
               to
               our selves
               ;
               To
               recompence
               which
               ,
               they
               fell
               upon
               our
               Rear
               from
               the
               Castle
               and
               took
               10
               or
               12
               of
               ours
               prisoners
               .
               Upon
               this
               March
               wee
               received
               the
               report
               that
               Newcastle
               was
               taken
               by
               storm
               ▪
               and
               the
               Vlster
               Rebells
               in
               Ireland
               ,
               totally
               defeated
               ;
               happy
               news
               unto
               us
               ,
               and
               of
               a
               double
               use
               to
               our
               engagement
               .
               It
               was
               one
               of
               the
               clock
               ere
               the
               Train
               and
               Rear
               came
               up
               ,
               and
               neer
               3
               ere
               wee
               could
               bee
               put
               into
               Battalia
               .
               
               With
               extraordinary
               shouts
               ,
               and
               other
               testimonies
               of
               courage
               and
               joy
               ,
               the
               Western-body
               advanced
               ,
               and
               the
               forlorn
               Hopes
               of
               horse
               quickly
               began
               the
               fight
               ,
               which
               with
               as
               much
               eagernesse
               was
               seconded
               by
               the
               foot
               ,
               
               so
               as
               ,
               for
               3
               houres
               at
               least
               ,
               the
               fight
               was
               maintained
               with
               as
               much
               resolution
               and
               bravery
               on
               our
               side
               ,
               and
               desperatenesse
               on
               the
               other
               ,
               as
               hath
               been
               seen
               since
               the
               commencement
               of
               these
               Warres
               ;
               the
               Cannon
               and
               small
               shot
               on
               both
               sides
               firing
               with
               as
               quick
               a
               motion
               as
               was
               possible
               to
               bee
               done
               by
               Souldier●
               ,
               and
               amongst
               the
               foot
               ,
               to
               speak
               impartially
               ,
               his
               Excellencies
               Regiment
               did
               most
               eminently
               well
               ,
               
               of
               whom
               especially
               and
               of
               the
               rest
               ,
               wee
               can
               speak
               very
               justly
               ,
               we
               neither
               saw
               man
               nor
               party
               ,
               horse
               or
               foot
               ,
               either
               to
               desert
               his
               duty
               or
               dishearten
               his
               fellow
               .
               About
               the
               midst
               of
               the
               fight
               the
               Earl
               of
               Cleveland
               ,
               and
               some
               other
               of
               the
               Enemies
               prime
               Commanders
               rode
               among
               our
               Souldiers
               ,
               
               asking
               them
               ,
               
                 Wherefore
                 they
                 would
                 fight
                 against
                 their
                 own
                 men
                 ?
              
               but
               being
               demanded
               the
               word
               and
               not
               knowing
               it
               ,
               divers
               of
               them
               were
               knockt
               down
               from
               off
               their
               horses
               ,
               and
               the
               Earl
               of
               Cleveland
               himself
               ,
               and
               some
               other
               Officers
               were
               taken
               prisoners
               .
               And
               after
               a
               long
               and
               hot
               dispute
               ,
               wee
               beat
               the
               Enemy
               first
               from
               their
               works
               ,
               and
               then
               from
               their
               Ordnance
               ,
               9
               in
               number
               ;
               
               Our
               forces
               were
               no
               sooner
               possest
               of
               the
               Ordnance
               ,
               (
               which
               were
               a
               part
               of
               those
               which
               wee
               lost
               in
               Cornwall
               )
               but
               our
               Western
               sparks
               ,
               with
               exceeding
               great
               joy
               ,
               hug'd
               and
               kist
               them
               ,
               and
               cryed
               out
               ;
               
                 Now
                 will
                 wee
                 shew
                 them
                 a
                 Cornish
                 hop
              
               ;
               and
               on
               the
               other
               side
               ,
               many
               of
               the
               Cavaliers
               most
               fearfully
               threw
               down
               their
               Armes
               and
               ran
               away
               ,
               crying
               out
               ,
               
                 Devils
                 ,
                 Devils
                 ,
                 they
                 fight
                 like
                 devils
              
               ;
               for
               ,
               ours
               gave
               no
               Quarter
               to
               any
               whom
               they
               knew
               to
               bee
               of
               the
               Cornish
               .
               In
               which
               fierce
               fight
               and
               brave
               deportment
               of
               ours
               ,
               wee
               lost
               a
               few
               men
               ,
               and
               with
               or
               among
               them
               ,
               Captain
               Cawler
               ,
               a
               brave
               Gentleman
               of
               Glam●rganshire
               ,
               who
               by
               an
               honourable
               and
               triumphant
               hazzard
               ,
               bequeathed
               the
               thing
               adventured
               to
               us
               with
               his
               life
               also
               ,
               an
               expression
               sufficient
               fully
               to
               entitle
               himself
               ,
               
                 True
                 to
                 his
                 Charge
              
               ,
               notwithstanding
               his
               captivity
               in
               Cornwall
               .
               The
               day
               was
               of
               so
               much
               discontent
               to
               the
               King
               ,
               that
               wrapping
               up
               his
               losses
               with
               the
               night
               ,
               
               an
               houre
               after
               mid-night
               ,
               hee
               marched
               (
               or
               rather
               fled
               )
               out
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               with
               an
               attendant
               Troop
               only
               ,
               toward
               Winchester
               ,
               and
               sent
               up
               his
               Cannon
               ,
               Carriages
               ,
               and
               Baggage
               ,
               to
               the
               Castle
               ,
               where
               (
               at
               day-break
               )
               wee
               saw
               them
               placed
               .
               Upon
               the
               first
               intelligence
               of
               their
               departure
               ,
               Colonell
               Cromwell
               followed
               the
               body
               of
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               a
               houres
               before
               day
               ,
               the
               issue
               of
               which
               ,
               as
               yet
               ,
               wee
               hear
               not
               of
               .
               Our
               men
               are
               full
               of
               Spirit
               ,
               and
               extraordinarily
               heightned
               with
               this
               Victory
               .
               The
               Enemy
               hath
               little
               to
               support
               them
               but
               their
               Rodomants
               .
               In
               the
               mean
               time
               ,
               as
               an
               addition
               and
               signall
               of
               good
               successe
               ,
               wee
               have
               (
               as
               I
               toucht
               before
               )
               the
               Earl
               of
               Cleveland
               prisoner
               ,
               taken
               by
               a
               Leivtenant
               of
               Colonell
               Barkleys
               ,
               
               who
               wonders
               how
               Generall
               Goring
               escaped
               our
               hands
               ,
               but
               his
               Brother
               paid
               his
               account
               ,
               being
               shot
               dead
               as
               hee
               charged
               ,
               and
               most
               of
               his
               Troop
               were
               cut
               off
               ,
               and
               Major
               Trevillian
               ,
               and
               divers
               other
               ,
               whose
               bodies
               are
               seen
               ,
               but
               names
               ,
               as
               yet
               ,
               undiscovered
               .
               Above
               200
               were
               slain
               on
               the
               ground
               ,
               and
               300
               taken
               
               prisoners
               ,
               
               wherof
               these
               ,
               in
               speciall
               ,
               by
               name
               ;
               The
               Earl
               of
               Cleveland
               ,
               Captain
               Philpot
               ,
               Leivtenant
               Harper
               ,
               Leivtenant
               Roan
               ,
               Cornet
               Whealand
               ,
               Quartermaster
               Ironmonger
               ,
               Quartermaster
               Campion
               ,
               Quarter
               master
               Nicholas
               ,
               Mr.
               
                 John
                 Percie
              
               ;
               all
               these
               of
               the
               Earl
               of
               Clevelands
               Brigade
               ,
               and
               38
               Troopers
               of
               the
               same
               Brigade
               .
               Taken
               prisoners
               of
               Sir
               
                 Ralph
                 Hoptons
              
               Regiment
               ,
               Captaine
               Elmes
               ,
               a
               Captain
               of
               Horse
               ,
               Mr.
               
                 Simon
                 Court
              
               ,
               Quartermaster
               to
               Hoptons
               own
               Troop
               ;
               
                 Edward
                 Philips
                 ,
                 Henry
                 Dimmo●k
                 ,
                 Hugh
                 Pope
                 ,
              
               Gent.
               of
               Arme●
               ,
               and
               divers
               other
               Troopers
               .
               Colonell
               Philpot
               ,
               Captain
               Mildem●y
               ,
               Captain
               N●vet
               ,
               Mr.
               
                 Richard
                 Niston
              
               ,
               Mr.
               
                 John
                 Curtis
              
               ,
               Mr.
               
                 Edward
                 Archer
              
               ,
               and
               divers
               other
               Gentl.
               of
               Armes
               ,
               and
               Reformadoes
               ,
               besides
               (
               as
               I
               said
               before
               )
               300
               Common
               Souldiers
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           And
           it
           was
           credibly
           reported
           by
           good
           testimony
           ,
           that
           at
           the
           instant
           of
           his
           Majesties
           flight
           from
           Newberry
           ,
           hee
           complained
           of
           the
           Major
           ,
           Townesmen
           ,
           and
           Inhabitants
           of
           Newberry
           ,
           saying
           ,
           that
           
             they
             were
             most
             pestilent
             Roundheads
             ,
             and
             that
             they
             were
             not
             so
             loyall
             as
             his
             subjects
             of
          
           Cornwall
           ,
           
             who
             used
             to
             give
             him
             intelligence
             upon
             all
             occasions
             .
          
           There
           were
           also
           taken
           ,
           at
           least
           2000
           Armes
           at
           this
           fight
           ,
           and
           the
           Kings
           ,
           and
           Generall
           Forths
           Coaches
           ,
           
           and
           divers
           sumpture-horses
           laden
           with
           rich
           prize
           ;
           and
           upon
           the
           consideration
           of
           this
           great
           and
           good
           successe
           of
           this
           our
           Army
           at
           Newberry
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           of
           our
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           at
           Newcastle
           ;
           An
           Order
           was
           agreed
           on
           by
           both
           the
           
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           
           that
           publick
           Thanks
           should
           bee
           given
           to
           God
           in
           all
           Churches
           in
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           on
           Tuesday
           then
           ensuing
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           5
           of
           November
           ,
           being
           the
           day
           of
           solemn
           annuall
           thanksgiving
           for
           Englands
           deliverance
           from
           the
           most
           horrid
           and
           exorbitant
           
             Popish
             Gun-powder-Treason
          
           ,
           which
           sacrifice
           of
           Thanksgiving
           for
           these
           2
           foresaid
           Victories
           ,
           was
           ,
           on
           the
           said
           day
           accordingly
           performed
           .
        
         
           But
           ,
           Oh
           our
           unhappinesse
           ,
           that
           ever
           it
           should
           bee
           justly
           said
           of
           us
           ,
           
           as
           it
           was
           of
           Hanniball
           that
           great
           Carthaginian
           Conquerour
           and
           scourge
           of
           the
           
             Romans
             !
             Vincerescis
             Hannibal
             ,
             Vtivictoriâ
             nescis
             .
          
           O
           that
           wee
           should
           not
           onely
           not
           prosper
           in
           this
           Victory
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           admirable
           advantage
           ,
           which
           God
           had
           put
           into
           our
           hands
           ,
           but
           that
           wee
           should
           suffer
           the
           Enemy
           to
           rally
           and
           recrute
           their
           Force●
           ,
           and
           as
           it
           most
           unhappily
           fell
           out
           (
           
             Quo
             fato
             ,
             aut
             q●â
             fraude
             ,
             nescio
             ,
          
           )
           at
           Dunnington-castle
           ,
           shortly
           after
           ,
           where
           they
           greatly
           and
           most
           grossely
           recovered
           much
           of
           their
           losses
           ,
           and
           our
           ,
           then
           ▪
           famous
           and
           formidable
           Army
           was
           (
           to
           our
           shame
           and
           sorrow
           bee
           it
           spoken
           )
           most
           strangely
           baffled
           and
           abused
           ,
           even
           to
           their
           faces
           ,
           wee
           
           standing
           still
           and
           looking
           on
           ;
           But
           enough
           and
           too
           much
           of
           this
           ,
           and
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           also
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           ,
           by
           Letters
           from
           Newcastle
           ,
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           ,
           that
           the
           Castle
           ,
           within
           the
           Town
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           was
           for
           certain
           taken
           by
           our
           noble
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           that
           all
           within
           the
           Castle
           ,
           who
           had
           fl●d
           in
           thither
           ,
           
           at
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           surrendred
           both
           the
           Castle
           and
           themselves
           to
           the
           mercy
           of
           those
           our
           very
           mercifull
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           wherein
           were
           taken
           severall
           prisoners
           of
           quality
           ,
           and
           who
           they
           intended
           should
           all
           have
           legall
           tryall
           both
           English
           and
           Scottish
           ;
           but
           their
           own
           Native
           Scots
           they
           speedily
           sent
           away
           into
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           the
           English
           (
           to
           bee
           adjudged
           by
           the
           known
           Laws
           of
           England
           )
           they
           sent
           to
           London
           .
           The
           names
           of
           the
           most
           eminent
           men
           taken
           ,
           
           then
           ,
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           were
           these
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Marley
          
           ,
           the
           atheisticall
           Major
           and
           Governour
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           a
           most
           pestilent
           and
           desperate
           malignant
           and
           enemy
           to
           all
           goodnesse
           ;
           the
           Lord
           ●raford
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Maxwell
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Ree
           ,
           3
           Lords
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           all
           3
           most
           desperate
           incendiaries
           ,
           together
           with
           divers
           others
           ,
           prime
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           in
           armes
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           wee
           were
           most
           certainly
           informed
           by
           severall
           Letters
           out
           of
           Lincolnshire
           ,
           that
           his
           Majesty
           had
           sent
           directions
           to
           all
           the
           Commanders
           of
           his
           Garrisons
           at
           
             Newark
             ,
             Belvi●-castle
          
           ,
           and
           others
           thereabout
           ,
           with
           speciall
           command
           speedily
           to
           joyn
           into
           a
           considerable
           body
           ,
           and
           to
           march
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           Crowland
           ,
           and
           then
           to
           fall
           into
           the
           Associated
           Counties
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           ,
           and
           instantly
           they
           put
           in
           practise
           ,
           and
           for
           which
           purpose
           ,
           they
           met
           together
           in
           a
           great
           body
           ,
           
           and
           came
           into
           the
           Vale
           of
           Bever
           ,
           from
           whence
           they
           intended
           to
           march
           speedily
           toward
           Crowland
           ;
           But
           ,
           loyall
           ,
           active
           ,
           and
           valiant
           Sir
           
             John
             Gells
          
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           forces
           ,
           being
           timely
           informed
           thereof
           ,
           appointed
           also
           speedily
           to
           meet
           together
           ,
           and
           to
           fall
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           in
           the
           said
           V●le
           of
           Bever
           ,
           which
           ,
           accordingly
           they
           performed
           ,
           with
           singular
           good
           speed
           and
           good
           successe
           ,
           and
           bravely
           surprized
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           them
           ,
           took
           Major
           Pudsey
           ,
           and
           2
           Colonells
           ,
           about
           800
           horse
           ,
           
           and
           400
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           by
           this
           means
           most
           happily
           frustrated
           both
           the
           certain
           releiving
           of
           Crowland
           ,
           and
           especially
           prevented
           that
           most
           desperate
           and
           dangerous
           designe
           (
           as
           it
           might
           unquestionably
           have
           proved
           )
           of
           breaking
           in
           ,
           like
           a
           furious
           overflowing
           flood
           ,
           into
           the
           Associated
           Counties
           ,
           a
           mercy
           most
           worthy
           our
           extraordinary
           thankfulnesse
           to
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           ,
           the
           
           most
           gracious
           and
           vigilant
           Watchman
           of
           the
           
             English
             Israel
          
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           wee
           were
           credibly
           assured
           by
           Letters
           from
           Wareham
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           that
           most
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Commander
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           ,
           had
           fallen
           upon
           Sir
           
             Lewes
             Dives
          
           Forces
           at
           Crew
           ,
           in
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           and
           had
           a
           brave
           bickering
           with
           them
           ,
           where
           hee
           wounded
           his
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ,
           took
           an
           100
           horse
           ,
           40
           prisoners
           ,
           above
           a
           100
           Armes
           ,
           and
           routed
           and
           put
           to
           flight
           400
           horse
           and
           foot
           .
           
           And
           the
           same
           Letters
           also
           farther
           certified
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Anthony
             Ashley-Cooper
          
           ,
           with
           1500
           horse
           and
           foot
           from
           severall
           Garrisons
           thereabout
           in
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           had
           then
           taken
           the
           field
           to
           encounter
           with
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           ,
           who
           was
           endevouring
           to
           fortifie
           some
           places
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           due
           and
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           The
           good
           news
           from
           our
           Armies
           rested
           not
           heer
           ;
           for
           ,
           about
           the
           30
           also
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           signifying
           ,
           
           under
           the
           hand
           of
           that
           pious
           ,
           prudent
           ,
           and
           victorious
           Commander
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           that
           Leverpool
           in
           Lancashire
           ,
           was
           delivered
           up
           to
           brave
           ,
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           .
           The
           English
           Souldiers
           therein
           ,
           some
           2
           or
           3
           dayes
           before
           having
           combined
           together
           ,
           came
           away
           out
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           drove
           away
           with
           them
           the
           Cattle
           that
           was
           thereabout
           ,
           and
           the
           Irish
           seeing
           themselves
           left
           ,
           only
           with
           some
           few
           English
           Commanders
           ,
           they
           also
           being
           in
           great
           straits
           ,
           and
           knowing
           no
           quarter
           would
           bee
           given
           them
           ,
           if
           they
           stood
           it
           out
           ,
           they
           therefore
           also
           voluntarily
           came
           forth
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           
           and
           cast
           themselves
           at
           Sir
           
             John
             M●●drums
          
           feet
           ,
           and
           had
           their
           lives
           granted
           them
           thereupon
           ,
           before
           the
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           against
           the
           Irish
           ,
           came
           to
           his
           hands
           or
           knowledge
           .
           And
           heerupon
           the
           Commanders
           also
           were
           enforced
           instantly
           to
           surrender
           the
           Town
           ,
           wherein
           were
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Byron
          
           ,
           Governour
           ;
           Colonell
           
             Cuthert
             Clifton
             ,
             Robert
             Bambridge
          
           ,
           Major
           ;
           
           
             Hugh
             Anderson
          
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ,
           14
           Captains
           ,
           ●nd
           many
           other
           Officers
           in
           Armes
           .
           Most
           of
           the
           choice
           Goods
           which
           were
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           they
           had
           shipped
           in
           small
           Barks
           and
           Boats
           ,
           thinking
           to
           have
           stoln
           away
           in
           the
           night
           time
           ,
           by
           our
           Ships
           ,
           to
           Beu-Morrice
           ;
           but
           some
           of
           the
           well-affected
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           having
           given
           timely
           notice
           thereof
           ,
           our
           ships
           manned
           out
           long
           boats
           ,
           and
           took
           all
           their
           said
           Goods
           from
           them
           ,
           to
           a
           very
           considerable
           valew
           .
        
         
           Nay
           ,
           yet
           ,
           Gods
           goodnesse
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           his
           extraordinary
           blessing
           on
           their
           forces
           rested
           not
           heer
           ;
           for
           ,
           much
           about
           
           the
           foresaid
           time
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           ,
           by
           Letters
           from
           Newcastle
           ,
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           ,
           that
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Generall
           Leven
           ,
           carryed
           on
           businesses
           so
           prudently
           ,
           in
           the
           capitulation
           between
           his
           Excellency
           and
           the
           Governour
           of
           Tinmouth-castle
           ,
           
           that
           the
           said
           Castle
           was
           (
           Octob.
           27.
           1644.
           
           )
           surrendred
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           and
           that
           therein
           hee
           found
           38
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           50
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           500
           Muskets
           ,
           a
           great
           number
           of
           Pikes
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           shot
           and
           other
           sorts
           of
           provision
           .
           And
           heerin
           ,
           now
           (
           in
           breif
           )
           wee
           may
           see
           the
           great
           goodnesse
           of
           God
           thus
           admirably
           completing
           our
           comforts
           to
           us
           ,
           by
           severall
           most
           wise
           providentiall
           degrees
           ;
           for
           ,
           though
           the
           Town
           of
           Newcastle
           was
           taken
           ,
           and
           in
           our
           full
           possession
           ,
           yet
           it
           was
           of
           little
           use
           unto
           us
           till
           the
           Castle
           therein
           was
           surrendred
           ;
           and
           though
           both
           this
           Town
           and
           Castle
           were
           taken
           ,
           yet
           they
           were
           not
           of
           any
           considerable
           and
           desired
           use
           for
           publick
           Trade
           by
           shipping
           ,
           till
           
             Tinmouth
             castle
          
           was
           surrendred
           ,
           
           which
           commands
           the
           ent●ance
           into
           that
           River
           ,
           so
           as
           ,
           no
           Ships
           can
           passe
           it
           but
           with
           great
           hazzard
           ;
           but
           now
           (
           Gods
           name
           bee
           ever
           glorified
           )
           all
           let●
           and
           obstructions
           to
           a
           free
           Trade
           into
           that
           Town
           are
           quite
           taken
           away
           ,
           and
           any
           ships
           may
           passe
           and
           repasse
           most
           freely
           and
           fearlesly
           ;
           and
           the
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           (
           formerly
           inhibiting
           all
           commerce
           and
           Trading
           with
           Newcastle
           ,
           whiles
           it
           was
           in
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Royalists
           )
           was
           shortly
           after
           by
           
             Both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           repealed
           ,
           and
           full
           power
           and
           licence
           now
           granted
           of
           free
           Trading
           thither
           againe
           by
           authority
           of
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           upon
           the
           31
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           being
           the
           last
           wednesday
           of
           this
           Moneth
           ,
           wee
           had
           the
           Parliamentary
           monethly
           Fast
           solemnized
           ,
           before
           and
           close
           upon
           which
           ,
           the
           Lord
           did
           most
           graciously
           give
           us
           ,
           both
           ,
           admirable
           preventions
           of
           our
           prayers
           ,
           and
           singular
           returns
           of
           them
           ,
           
           after
           prayers
           ,
           even
           all
           along
           (
           save
           only
           in
           that
           unhappy
           self-failing
           of
           our
           forces
           at
           Dunnington-castles
           and
           Bazing-houses
           ,
           releif
           ,
           by
           our
           own
           undoubted
           remissenesse
           ,
           if
           not
           worse
           ,
           )
           whereby
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           our
           said
           day
           of
           Monethly
           humiliation
           ,
           was
           ,
           (
           and
           that
           most
           deservedly
           )
           turned
           as
           much
           into
           a
           day
           of
           gratulation
           ,
           rejoycing
           ,
           and
           praising
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           ,
           as
           of
           Fasting
           and
           Praying
           to
           God
           ,
           both
           for
           that
           famous
           Victory
           and
           ●urrender
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           to
           our
           loyall
           and
           lowing
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           which
           ,
           (
           as
           learned
           ,
           reverend
           and
           truely
           religious
           Mr.
           Case
           justly
           said
           )
           wee
           may
           most
           worthily
           baptize
           and
           Christen
           ,
           with
           the
           name
           of
           
             G●d
             ,
             a
             Multitude
          
           ,
           for
           ,
           after
           it
           ,
           wee
           received
           a
           multitude
           
           of
           Mercies
           from
           the
           bountifull
           hands
           of
           our
           good
           God
           ;
           for
           ,
           presently
           upon
           that
           surrender
           fell
           out
           all
           the
           succeeding
           memorable
           mercies
           ,
           which
           have
           been
           in
           this
           moneths
           passages
           forementioned
           ;
           as
           namely
           ,
           the
           last
           famous
           Victory
           or
           defeat
           given
           to
           our
           Enemies
           ,
           the
           Kings
           Forces
           ,
           at
           Newberry
           ;
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           in
           Newcastle-Town
           ,
           and
           of
           Tinmouth-castle
           ,
           shortly
           after
           ;
           the
           happy
           and
           remarkable
           unbloody
           surrender
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Leverpool
           ,
           in
           Lancashire
           ;
           and
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Newark
           forces
           ,
           by
           our
           most
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Forces
           of
           Leicester
           and
           Lincolnshire
           ,
           all
           fore-specified
           .
           Heer
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           thee
           together
           with
           mee
           ,
           to
           make
           a
           short
           stand
           and
           stay
           ,
           to
           see
           and
           admire
           this
           Moneths
           most
           admirable
           wonder
           ,
           also
           ,
           of
           the
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           not
           only
           ,
           
             not
             Consumed
          
           ,
           but
           even
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           most
           furious
           flames
           and
           conflagrations
           ,
           
           as
           it
           were
           growing
           green
           ,
           still
           ,
           and
           waxing
           more
           and
           more
           fair
           and
           flourishing
           :
        
         
           Witnesse
           ,
           
           I
           say
           ,
           most
           conspicuously
           and
           undeniably
           ,
           that
           further
           discovery
           of
           that
           desperate
           and
           dangerous
           plot
           and
           designe
           ,
           
           closly
           and
           craftily
           carryed
           on
           for
           our
           inevitable
           ruine
           and
           destruction
           ,
           had
           it
           taken
           on
           our
           Army
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           but
           marveilously
           prevented
           by
           Gods
           good
           providence
           ,
           infusing
           such
           courage
           and
           faithfulnesse
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           Witnesse
           also
           ,
           
           the
           most
           successefull
           proceedings
           of
           the
           affaires
           of
           our
           best
           beloved
           brethren
           in
           the
           kingdome
           of
           Scotland
           ;
           together
           with
           the
           many
           mischeivous
           Array-men
           ,
           surprised
           in
           the
           Northern
           parts
           of
           our
           kingdom
           by
           the
           well-affected-people
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           putting
           them
           into
           the
           power
           and
           custody
           of
           renowned
           Generall
           Lesley
           .
        
         
           Also
           the
           taking
           of
           Radcastle
           ,
           
           in
           Northwales
           ,
           by
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ;
           together
           with
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           pious
           and
           prudent
           completing
           and
           publishing
           of
           that
           blessed
           Ordinance
           for
           Ordination
           of
           Ministers
           ,
           in
           and
           about
           London
           ,
           in
           a
           most
           pious
           and
           Apostolicall
           way
           and
           order
           .
        
         
           Witnesse
           also
           that
           brave
           and
           most
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           
           by
           that
           most
           renowned
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           and
           loved
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           at
           Beechley
           ,
           where
           the
           said
           brave
           Colonell
           was
           admirably
           preserved
           both
           from
           death
           and
           danger
           ;
           Together
           with
           the
           surprisall
           of
           the
           Irish
           ship
           at
           White-haven
           in
           Cumberland
           ;
           the
           brave
           prize
           taken
           by
           renowned
           Colonell
           Syden●am
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Pool
           in
           the
           West
           ;
           and
           another
           also
           by
           most
           valiant
           
           and
           loyall
           Colonell
           Lambert
           in
           the
           North.
           
        
         
           And
           witnesse
           Gods
           speciall
           providence
           and
           particular
           love
           and
           regard
           of
           the
           good
           ,
           
           not
           only
           of
           this
           Church
           and
           State
           in
           generall
           ,
           but
           also
           of
           his
           peculiar
           treasure
           ,
           and
           holy
           hidden
           ones
           in
           speciall
           ,
           viz.
           in
           the
           redemption
           and
           deliverance
           from
           a
           long
           and
           tedious
           captivity
           in
           the
           North
           ,
           of
           one
           of
           his
           most
           faithfull
           servants
           and
           sufferers
           ,
           for
           his
           Truth
           and
           Gospel
           ,
           namely
           ,
           Dr.
           
             John
             Bastwick
          
           ,
           lately
           ,
           then
           ,
           a
           prisoner
           in
           
             Knaresborough
             castle
          
           in
           Yorkshire
           ;
           Together
           with
           the
           farther
           brave
           performances
           of
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           in
           North-wales
           ;
           
           And
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           most
           remarkable
           and
           memorable
           Victories
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           of
           our
           most
           worthily
           ever
           to
           bee
           honored
           and
           beloved
           brethren
           the
           Scots
           ,
           at
           Newcastle
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           most
           memorable
           successes
           of
           our
           Armies
           ,
           as
           is
           fore-mentioned
           ;
           all
           which
           being
           put
           together
           ,
           and
           seriously
           considered
           doe
           abundantly
           make
           good
           the
           truth
           of
           this
           our
           Nations
           wonder
           ,
           
           in
           reference
           unto
           Moses
           his
           great
           wonder
           of
           his
           
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
          
           ,
           and
           therefore
           gives
           us
           just
           occasion
           in
           admiration
           and
           contemplation
           thereof
           ,
           to
           break
           forth
           into
           a
           just
           &
           ingenuous
           confession
           of
           the
           faithfulnesse
           of
           Gods
           promise
           to
           his
           Church
           and
           children
           by
           the
           Prophet
           Isaiah
           ,
           by
           whom
           the
           Lord
           tells
           his
           people
           .
           
           
             Behold
             ,
             I
             have
             created
             the
             Smith
             that
             bloweth
             the
             coale●
             in
             the
             fire
             ,
             and
             that
             bringeth
             forth
             an
             instrument
             for
             his
             work
             ;
             and
             I
             have
             created
             the
             waster
             to
             destroy
             .
             But
             ,
             no
             weapon
             that
             is
             formed
             against
             thee
             ,
             shall
             prosper
             ,
             and
             every
             tongue
             that
             shall
             rise
             against
             thee
             in
             judgement
             thou
             shalt
             condemn
             .
          
           And
           as
           the
           Lord
           sayes
           in
           the
           15
           verse
           of
           this
           foresaid
           Chapter
           :
           
           
             Behold
             ,
             they
             shall
             surely
             gather
             together
             ,
             but
             not
             by
             mee
             :
             Whosoever
             ,
             therefore
             ,
             shall
             gather
             together
             against
             thee
             ,
             shall
             fall
             ,
             for
             thy
             sake
             .
          
           And
           thus
           ,
           hath
           the
           Lord
           most
           faithfully
           done
           for
           us
           ,
           in
           these
           our
           dayes
           ,
           even
           for
           us
           ,
           as
           sinfull
           and
           undeserving
           a
           people
           as
           were
           his
           Israelites
           of
           old
           ;
           And
           therefore
           ,
           let
           us
           in
           holy
           exultation
           ,
           with
           the
           pious
           Prophet
           David
           ,
           sing
           and
           say
           to
           the
           Lords
           everlasting
           praise
           and
           glory
           .
           
           
             O
             who
             is
             God
             ,
             save
             only
             the
             Lord
             ,
             or
             who
             is
             a
             rock
             ,
             save
             our
             God
             ?
             The
             Lord
             liveth
             ,
             and
             blessed
             bee
             our
             rock
             ,
             and
             let
             the
             God
             of
             our
             Salvation
             bee
             exalted
             and
             praised
             for
             ever
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           ,
           and
           goe
           forward
           to
           the
           farther
           progresse
           and
           prosecution
           of
           our
           just
           admiration
           of
           this
           our
           Nationall
           wonder
           ,
           in
           the
           next
           succeeding
           Moneth
           of
           November
           ,
           1644.
           
        
         
           ANd
           first
           I
           shall
           begin
           with
           a
           brave
           exploit
           performed
           by
           the
           forces
           of
           that
           valiant
           Patriot
           ,
           
           and
           brave
           Commander
           Colonell
           
           Ridgeley
           ,
           a
           principall
           and
           prudent
           Commander
           in
           the
           Earle
           of
           Denbighs
           Army
           about
           Staffordshire
           ,
           who
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           November
           ,
           understanding
           that
           the
           Enemy
           in
           those
           parts
           began
           to
           stirre
           apace
           ,
           
           and
           to
           molest
           the
           peace
           and
           people
           of
           the
           Country
           thereabout
           ;
           and
           especially
           that
           the
           Enemy
           from
           Tongue-castle
           ,
           and
           
             Linshall
             Garrison
          
           ,
           were
           got
           about
           Eccleshall
           ,
           and
           had
           there
           gotten
           and
           taken
           away
           all
           the
           Cattle
           and
           horse
           that
           they
           could
           light
           upon
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           to
           the
           number
           of
           about
           200
           at
           least
           ;
           Hee
           therefore
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           sent
           out
           Captain
           Stones
           a
           brave
           Officer
           in
           Armes
           of
           his
           Regiment
           ,
           who
           with
           a
           considerable
           party
           ,
           being
           upon
           their
           March
           ,
           by
           his
           Scouts
           discovering
           which
           way
           the
           said
           Enemy
           moved
           ,
           hasted
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           having
           overtaken
           them
           ,
           hee
           most
           valiantly
           advanced
           up
           unto
           them
           ,
           and
           with
           his
           men
           fell
           most
           courageously
           upon
           them
           ,
           and
           presently
           put
           them
           to
           the
           rout
           ,
           took
           27
           of
           them
           prisoners
           ,
           slew
           2
           or
           3
           of
           them
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           wounded
           many
           ,
           among
           which
           prisoners
           ,
           hee
           took
           Sergeant
           Major
           Fleetwood
           ,
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Fleetwoods
          
           Son
           ,
           and
           one
           Almand
           ,
           a
           most
           desperate
           and
           active
           Cavalier
           ,
           who
           had
           done
           much
           mischeif
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           who
           also
           was
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           and
           rescued
           all
           the
           200
           horse
           and
           Cattle
           from
           them
           ,
           and
           restored
           them
           to
           their
           right
           Owners
           ,
           at
           their
           return
           home
           .
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           Captain
           Wagstaffe
           and
           Captain
           Wakefield
           ,
           with
           part
           of
           Colonell
           Chadwicks
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Leighs
           Troops
           ,
           went
           forth
           together
           in
           their
           assignations
           about
           Hampton
           ,
           and
           in
           their
           March
           ,
           hearing
           that
           some
           of
           the
           Enemies
           were
           quartered
           thereabout
           ,
           they
           marched
           up
           unto
           them
           ,
           fell
           upon
           them
           in
           their
           quarters
           ,
           took
           about
           13
           or
           14
           of
           them
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           brought
           away
           above
           20
           good
           horse
           to
           Stafford
           with
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           although
           I
           breifly
           mentioned
           a
           mixture
           of
           Thanksgiving
           together
           with
           our
           last
           day
           of
           the
           monethly
           Humiliation
           ,
           in
           the
           conclusion
           of
           the
           moneth
           of
           October
           last
           ,
           for
           the
           late
           ,
           many
           ,
           and
           great
           Victories
           given
           by
           our
           good
           God
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           ;
           yet
           now
           give
           mee
           leave
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           heer
           to
           acquaint
           thee
           ,
           that
           our
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           and
           most
           pious
           Worthies
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           Ordered
           by
           speciall
           appointment
           that
           the
           5
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           former
           anniversary-day
           of
           publick
           Thanksgiving
           ,
           
           for
           our
           most
           happy
           deliverance
           from
           the
           
             Popish
             Gunpowder-plot
          
           ,
           should
           also
           bee
           a
           particular
           day
           of
           solemn
           Thanksgiving
           to
           the
           Lord
           (
           and
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           )
           for
           our
           most
           memorable
           Victory
           at
           Newberry
           ;
           for
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Newcastle
           ,
           
           and
           the
           Castle
           therein
           also
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           taking
           of
           
             Tinmouth
             castle
          
           ,
           the
           yeelding
           up
           of
           Leverpool
           to
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ,
           and
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           our
           Cavalierian
           adversaries
           in
           Lincolnshire
           :
           Which
           said
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           for
           all
           these
           rare
           and
           famous
           Victories
           ,
           was
           very
           solemnly
           kept
           thorow-out
           the
           Cities
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           with
           Sermons
           in
           all
           Churches
           both
           forenoon
           and
           afternoon
           ,
           
           with
           ringing
           of
           Bells
           ,
           shooting
           off
           Ordnance
           at
           all
           the
           Forts
           round
           about
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           making
           many
           and
           mighty
           bonfires
           at
           night
           .
           And
           to
           adde
           to
           all
           this
           dayes
           triumph
           ,
           as
           the
           Lord
           Major
           ,
           accompanyed
           with
           the
           Aldermen
           and
           Sheriffes
           his
           Brethren
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           severall
           Companies
           of
           the
           said
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           then
           attending
           him
           ,
           came
           back
           from
           the
           Sermon
           at
           
             Pauls
             Church
          
           ,
           through
           Cheapside
           ,
           there
           was
           (
           just
           in
           the
           place
           where
           once
           that
           abominable
           monument
           of
           Idolatry
           ,
           the
           Crosse
           stood
           )
           a
           frame
           of
           firre-wood
           set
           up
           ,
           and
           upon
           it
           divers
           Popish
           pictures
           ,
           and
           Romish
           Reliques
           ,
           Bookes
           ,
           Beads
           ,
           and
           Crucifixes
           were
           set
           on
           fire
           and
           bravely
           burnt
           to
           ashes
           ,
           making
           a
           most
           beautifull
           bonfire
           ,
           as
           they
           all
           past
           along
           Cheapside
           by
           it
           .
           Praised
           bee
           the
           Lord
           ,
           who
           caused
           us
           thus
           justly
           to
           rejoyce
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           wee
           received
           credible
           information
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           by
           a
           Letter
           from
           a
           Commander
           of
           note
           and
           quality
           ,
           of
           the
           storming
           and
           taking
           of
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           which
           was
           Sir
           
             John
             Strangewaies
          
           House
           in
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           and
           had
           been
           a
           very
           ill
           neighbour
           to
           our
           renowned
           Garrison
           of
           Lime
           ,
           which
           service
           was
           most
           bravely
           performed
           by
           that
           valiant
           and
           loyall
           Patriot
           ,
           Sir
           
             Anthony
             Ashley
             Cooper
          
           ,
           Commander
           in
           cheif
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           in
           that
           County
           ,
           a
           Copy
           of
           which
           Letter
           ,
           relating
           the
           gallant
           service
           performed
           therein
           ,
           
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           inserted
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
                 &c.
                 
              
            
             
               Wee
               marched
               from
               Dorchester
               to
               Abot●bury
               ,
               where
               Colonell
               
                 James
                 Strangewayes
              
               and
               all
               his
               Regiment
               were
               in
               Garrison
               ,
               they
               held
               both
               the
               House
               and
               the
               Church
               which
               joyned
               to
               the
               House
               ;
               It
               was
               night
               before
               wee
               summoned
               it
               ,
               and
               they
               in
               a
               scorn
               refused
               the
               summons
               of
               Sir
               
                 Anthony
                 Ashley-Cooper
              
               ,
               a
               very
               active
               and
               noble
               Gentleman
               ,
               our
               Commander
               in
               cheif
               ,
               whereupon
               hee
               sent
               his
               Major
               Generall
               with
               a
               considerable
               party
               against
               the
               Church
               ,
               who
               presently
               assaulting
               it
               took
               it
               ,
               and
               all
               the
               men
               in
               it
               prisoners
               ,
               without
               the
               losse
               of
               one
               man
               of
               ours
               .
               After
               this
               wee
               summoned
               them
               in
               writing
               ,
               the
               second
               time
               ,
               to
               yeild
               on
               fair
               quarter
               ,
               or
               else
               to
               expect
               no
               mercy
               ,
               if
               they
               forced
               us
               to
               storm
               them
               .
               To
               this
               also
               
               they
               disdained
               to
               return
               an
               Answer
               ;
               upon
               which
               denya●●
               wee
               ▪
               fell
               on
               ,
               
               and
               after
               as
               hot
               a
               storm
               as
               ever
               I
               heard
               of
               ,
               for
               six
               houres
               together
               ,
               it
               pleased
               God
               ,
               at
               length
               to
               give
               us
               the
               place
               ,
               when
               by
               no
               other
               means
               wee
               could
               get
               it
               ,
               wee
               found
               a
               way
               by
               desperately
               flinging
               in
               fired
               turf-fagots
               into
               the
               windowes
               ;
               and
               the
               fight
               ,
               thus
               ,
               grew
               so
               hot
               ,
               that
               our
               said
               Commander
               in
               chief
               (
               who
               to
               his
               perpetuall
               renown
               behaved
               himself
               most
               gallanly
               in
               this
               service
               )
               was
               forced
               to
               bring
               up
               his
               men
               within
               Pistoll
               shot
               of
               the
               House
               ,
               and
               could
               hardly
               ,
               then
               ,
               get
               them
               to
               stay
               and
               stand
               the
               brunt
               ,
               yet
               in
               all
               this
               time
               (
               God
               bee
               praised
               )
               wee
               lost
               but
               3
               men
               ,
               and
               some
               few
               wounded
               .
               Now
               ,
               when
               as
               by
               the
               foresaid
               hot
               assault
               ,
               half
               of
               the
               house
               was
               on
               a
               light
               fi●e
               ,
               and
               not
               to
               bee
               quenched
               ,
               then
               at
               length
               ,
               Colonell
               
                 James
                 Strangewayes
              
               called
               out
               for
               quarter
               ,
               which
               our
               Commander
               in
               cheif
               was
               resolved
               no
               man
               in
               the
               House
               should
               have
               ,
               in
               regard
               they
               had
               so
               desperately
               and
               disdainfully
               scorned
               his
               summons
               ,
               and
               also
               in
               regard
               that
               the
               Cavaliers
               custome
               was
               observed
               to
               bee
               to
               keep
               such
               paltry
               houses
               and
               pilfring
               Garrisons
               against
               any
               of
               our
               Armies
               ,
               that
               they
               might
               therby
               bee
               sure
               to
               doe
               us
               mischeif
               ,
               and
               (
               by
               reason
               of
               our
               observed
               clemency
               )
               to
               have
               their
               lives
               at
               last
               granted
               to
               them
               ;
               But
               some
               of
               our
               Commanders
               upon
               one
               side
               of
               the
               House
               ,
               contrary
               to
               the
               minde
               of
               our
               said
               Commander
               in
               cheif
               ,
               and
               against
               the
               opinion
               of
               all
               the
               Officers
               ,
               in
               his
               absence
               ,
               had
               given
               them
               quarter
               ,
               which
               being
               granted
               them
               ,
               wee
               instantly
               rushed
               into
               the
               House
               ,
               which
               being
               of
               a
               light
               fire
               ,
               and
               their
               Magazine
               in
               it
               (
               I
               beleive
               rather
               accidentally
               ,
               than
               as
               some
               reported
               ,
               
               purposely
               and
               trecherously
               )
               it
               set
               on
               fire
               4
               or
               5
               barrels
               of
               Gunpowder
               ,
               and
               blew
               up
               between
               30
               and
               40
               of
               our
               men
               ,
               yet
               the
               Lord
               bee
               blessed
               ,
               my self
               and
               the
               rest
               were
               even
               miraculously
               preserved
               .
               Wee
               took
               prisoners
               ,
               Colonell
               
                 James
                 Strangewayes
              
               ,
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Strangewayes
              
               his
               Son
               ,
               Governour
               of
               this
               Garrison
               ,
               his
               Major
               ,
               and
               3
               Captains
               ;
               and
               not
               3
               of
               his
               whole
               Regiment
               ,
               but
               were
               either
               killed
               or
               taken
               ,
               and
               the
               House
               was
               wholly
               burnt
               down
               to
               the
               ground
               ,
               and
               wee
               thereby
               freed
               of
               a
               pestilent
               and
               pernicious
               neighbour
               .
               Colonell
               Bruen
               and
               Mr.
               Crompton
               ,
               behaved
               themselves
               very
               worthily
               in
               this
               action
               ,
               and
               Captain
               Starre
               incomparably
               bravely
               .
            
             
               
                 Yours
                 ,
                 C.
                 A.
                 
              
            
          
        
         
           November
           the
           12
           ,
           wee
           were
           for
           certain
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           horse
           advanced
           from
           Skipton
           and
           Knaresborough
           in
           Yorkeshire
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           the
           Parliaments
           
           guard
           before
           
             Helmesley
             Castle
          
           ,
           intending
           to
           have
           raised
           that
           siege
           .
           Whereupon
           240
           of
           the
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Lord
           Fairfaxes
           Horse
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Major
           Sanderson
           ,
           were
           sent
           to
           releive
           them
           ,
           
           but
           our
           valiant
           Forces
           before
           Helmesley
           had
           quite
           routed
           the
           Enemy
           before
           their
           said
           help
           came
           unto
           them
           ,
           and
           pursued
           the
           Enemy
           over
           Black-Hambleton
           ,
           and
           took
           prisoners
           ,
           1
           Captain
           ,
           5
           or
           6
           Leivtenants
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           ,
           one
           Ensigne
           ,
           a
           Quartermaster
           ,
           and
           44
           Troopers
           ;
           there
           were
           about
           ;
           or
           6
           slain
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           very
           many
           sore
           wounded
           ;
           ours
           also
           took
           80
           Horse
           ,
           together
           with
           a
           great
           quantity
           of
           Meal
           ,
           Salt
           ,
           and
           other
           provisions
           designed
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           Helmesley
           .
           All
           which
           was
           performed
           without
           the
           losse
           of
           any
           ,
           save
           only
           Captain
           Leivtenant
           Frampton
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Shepperson
           ,
           and
           3
           common
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           both
           the
           
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           passed
           an
           Ordinance
           for
           the
           re-establishing
           of
           free
           Trade
           again
           at
           Newcastle
           ,
           
           which
           now
           lately
           had
           beer
           most
           happily
           reduced
           (
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           on
           the
           valour
           and
           magnanimity
           of
           our
           loyall
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           )
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           which
           said
           Ordinance
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           fuller
           satisfaction
           and
           content
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           ,
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           Printed
           and
           published
           by
           Authority
           of
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     Die
                     Jovis
                     ,
                     Novemb.
                     14.
                     1644.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   VVHere
                   as
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   assembled
                   in
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   by
                   an
                   Ordinance
                   of
                   the
                   14
                   of
                   January
                   ,
                   1642.
                   did
                   for
                   severall
                   reasons
                   in
                   the
                   said
                   Ordinance
                   mentioned
                   ,
                   prohibit
                   all
                   ships
                   and
                   other
                   vessels
                   to
                   carry
                   provision
                   of
                   victuals
                   ,
                   armes
                   or
                   money
                   unto
                   
                     Newcastle
                     ,
                     Sunderland
                  
                   ,
                   and
                   Blyth
                   ,
                   or
                   make
                   return
                   of
                   any
                   Coales
                   or
                   Salt
                   from
                   either
                   the
                   said
                   places
                   ,
                   under
                   pain
                   of
                   seizure
                   of
                   the
                   said
                   ships
                   ,
                   vessels
                   ,
                   and
                   their
                   l●ding
                   :
                   And
                   whereas
                   by
                   the
                   good
                   providence
                   and
                   blessing
                   of
                   Almighty
                   God
                   ,
                   and
                   the
                   endevours
                   of
                   our
                   brethren
                   of
                   Scotland
                   ,
                   the
                   Town
                   and
                   Port
                   of
                   Newcastle
                   upon
                   Tyne
                   ,
                   and
                   Castle
                   of
                   Tinmouth
                   ,
                   are
                   lately
                   rescued
                   out
                   of
                   the
                   hands
                   of
                   the
                   Enemy
                   ,
                   and
                   reduced
                   to
                   the
                   obedience
                   of
                   the
                   King
                   and
                   Parliament
                   :
                   The
                   Inhabitants
                   of
                   which
                   places
                   ,
                   by
                   reason
                   of
                   the
                   rapine
                   and
                   spoile
                   of
                   the
                   Enemy
                   ,
                   have
                   been
                   brought
                   to
                   extremity
                   of
                   want
                   .
                   It
                   is
                   this
                   day
                   Ordered
                   by
                   the
                   said
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   that
                   the
                   said
                   Ordinance
                   bee
                   repealed
                   and
                   annulled
                   ,
                   And
                   the
                   said
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   doe
                   hereby
                   repeal
                   and
                   annull
                   the
                   same
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     Joh.
                     Brown
                     ,
                     Cler.
                     Parliamentorum
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Yorkeshire
           to
           London
           ,
           that
           the
           Castle
           of
           Helmesley
           in
           
           that
           County
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           then
           besieged
           (
           as
           was
           forementioned
           )
           by
           the
           right
           honourable
           and
           thrice
           noble
           Lord
           Fairfaxes
           forces
           ,
           was
           now
           at
           length
           surrendred
           to
           his
           Lordship
           ,
           upon
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           .
           
           Whereupon
           ,
           the
           said
           Castle
           with
           all
           the
           Ordnance
           ,
           Armes
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           therein
           ,
           except
           what
           armes
           the
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           marched
           out
           withall
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           agreement
           .
           In
           this
           Castle
           were
           about
           200
           men
           ,
           9
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           300
           Muskets
           and
           Pikes
           ,
           6
           barrells
           of
           powder
           ,
           and
           much
           money
           ,
           Plate
           ,
           and
           other
           good
           plunder
           ;
           and
           many
           of
           the
           common
           Souldiers
           turned
           to
           the
           Lord
           Fairfax
           ,
           whereof
           at
           least
           40
           went
           presently
           to
           assist
           at
           the
           siege
           of
           Scarborough
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           24
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           wee
           were
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Lincolnshire
           ,
           of
           the
           good
           successe
           against
           the
           Enemy
           there
           ,
           of
           that
           brave
           and
           most
           valiant
           active
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Rossiters
           Regiment
           of
           horse
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Fleetwoods
           Regiment
           of
           horse
           ,
           Commanded
           by
           valiant
           and
           virtuous
           Major
           Harrison
           ,
           who
           resolved
           to
           face
           the
           Town
           of
           Newark
           ,
           to
           try
           what
           strength
           of
           horse
           they
           had
           left
           ,
           
           since
           the
           last
           losse
           of
           neer
           about
           800
           horse
           upon
           a
           rout
           :
           But
           in
           their
           way
           ,
           they
           also
           resolved
           to
           attempt
           the
           beating
           up
           of
           one
           of
           their
           quarters
           ,
           within
           a
           mile
           of
           Newark
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           they
           did
           ,
           and
           took
           there
           ,
           an
           160
           horse
           ,
           and
           80
           prisoners
           ,
           Major
           Heren
           ,
           Captain
           Cressey
           ,
           3
           Cornets
           ,
           3
           Leivtenants
           ,
           and
           divers
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           afterward
           faced
           the
           Town
           of
           Newark
           ,
           the
           enemy
           not
           daring
           to
           adventure
           out
           ;
           wherupon
           they
           victoriously
           returned
           and
           brought
           their
           prisoners
           and
           prize
           safely
           with
           them
           to
           Lincoln
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           28
           instant
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           the
           valiant
           Souldiers
           of
           Lime
           marched
           out
           of
           that
           Garrison
           to
           meet
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Axminster
           ,
           who
           came
           thither
           to
           fortifie
           that
           Town
           ,
           thereby
           to
           have
           straitned
           the
           quarters
           of
           Lime
           ;
           But
           they
           being
           as
           vigilant
           as
           valiant
           ,
           and
           discovering
           the
           Enemies
           drift
           ,
           
           and
           unwilling
           to
           bee
           nosed
           by
           so
           bad
           a
           neighbour
           ,
           fell
           upon
           the
           said
           Enemy
           ,
           as
           they
           stood
           upon
           a
           posture
           of
           defence
           ,
           fitted
           and
           resolved
           (
           as
           it
           seemed
           )
           to
           entertain
           the
           charge
           of
           our
           forces
           ,
           but
           in
           the
           end
           ,
           were
           bravely
           routed
           by
           the
           Lime
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           in
           the
           encounter
           killed
           Major
           Walker
           ,
           a
           desperate
           and
           wicked
           Cavalier
           ,
           2
           Captains
           ,
           and
           2
           Leivtenants
           ,
           and
           mortally
           wounded
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Cholmley
          
           (
           Son
           in
           Law
           to
           the
           Lord
           Pawle●
           ,
           and
           brother
           to
           Sir
           
             Hugh
             Cholmley
          
           of
           Scarborough
           ,
           that
           disloyall
           apostate
           Run
           negado
           )
           who
           commanded
           in
           Cheif
           this
           party
           ,
           
           and
           some
           Letters
           ,
           since
           ,
           have
           certified
           that
           the
           said
           Sir
           Richard
           is
           dead
           of
           his
           wounds
           ;
           In
           which
           incounter
           also
           the
           brave
           Lime
           forces
           took
           4
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           great
           store
           of
           Armes
           ,
           many
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           drove
           the
           rest
           into
           a
           Church
           ,
           which
           was
           not
           then
           taken
           ,
           when
           this
           Letter
           came
           to
           our
           hands
           .
           This
           most
           valiant
           Governour
           of
           Lyme
           deserves
           to
           bee
           had
           in
           high
           honour
           and
           remembrance
           for
           his
           former
           famous
           services
           also
           ,
           especially
           for
           his
           so
           manfully
           defending
           that
           poore
           Town
           against
           Prince
           Maurice
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           Pawlet
           ,
           
           and
           other
           mighty
           menacing
           powers
           ,
           as
           hath
           at
           large
           been
           forementioned
           .
           And
           shortly
           after
           this
           brave
           defeat
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           that
           a
           suddain
           storm
           arising
           at
           Sea
           ,
           a
           ship
           of
           Apsome
           was
           driven
           into
           the
           Haven
           at
           Lime
           ,
           and
           there
           seized
           on
           ,
           which
           was
           estimated
           to
           bee
           worth
           many
           thousand
           pounds
           ,
           a
           part
           whereof
           was
           ordered
           by
           the
           Parliament
           to
           bee
           imployed
           for
           the
           use
           and
           service
           of
           Lyme
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           for
           the
           other
           Western
           parts
           ,
           the
           goods
           in
           the
           said
           ship
           being
           found
           to
           belong
           to
           divers
           rich
           Malignants
           of
           Exeter
           and
           Apsome
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           them
           consisting
           of
           speciall
           good
           Linnen
           cloath
           .
           And
           besides
           that
           foresaid
           Victory
           at
           Axminster
           ,
           and
           rich
           prize
           so
           put
           into
           their
           hands
           in
           their
           haven
           ;
           wee
           had
           certain
           information
           that
           this
           most
           valiant
           and
           active
           garrison
           of
           Lime
           ,
           within
           2
           or
           3
           dayes
           after
           fell
           upon
           another
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           
           and
           did
           good
           execution
           on
           them
           ,
           and
           took
           prisoners
           3
           Leivtenants
           more
           ,
           with
           50
           other
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           took
           an
           160
           Muskets
           ,
           10
           Halberts
           ,
           3
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           Colours
           ,
           2
           foot
           Colours
           ,
           and
           5
           Drums
           ,
           and
           that
           Colonell
           Bret
           ;
           Knight
           and
           Baronet
           ,
           was
           heer
           also
           dangerously
           wounded
           ,
           and
           ,
           as
           was
           reported
           since
           ,
           dyed
           of
           the
           wounds
           hee
           then
           received
           ,
           and
           that
           Major
           Hinkley
           was
           for
           certain
           dead
           of
           his
           wounds
           in
           this
           skirmish
           received
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           wee
           were
           certified
           by
           Letters
           from
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middletons
          
           quarters
           ,
           that
           Colonell
           Beal
           (
           who
           went
           with
           Foot
           forces
           out
           of
           London
           ,
           by
           Sea
           ,
           intended
           for
           Anglesey
           ,
           and
           so
           for
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           in
           
             North
             Wales
          
           ,
           )
           landed
           his
           forces
           in
           Milford-Haven
           ,
           in
           Pembrookeshire
           ,
           in
           South-Wales
           ,
           where
           joyning
           with
           the
           Pembrook-men
           ,
           hee
           marched
           into
           Carmarthenshire
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemies
           had
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           
           called
           
             Laughorn
             castle
          
           ,
           which
           this
           brave
           Colonell
           won
           from
           them
           ,
           the
           exact
           particulars
           of
           which
           Service
           being
           brought
           to
           London
           ,
           in
           a
           Letter
           dated
           at
           Pembrook
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           extract
           and
           set
           down
           the
           substance
           thereof
           ,
           to
           the
           honour
           of
           that
           gallant
           Colonell
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           
           Commanders
           assistant
           to
           him
           therein
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
           Wee
           made
           our
           approach
           to
           
             Laughorn
             castle
          
           ,
           and
           having
           soon
           gained
           the
           Town
           ,
           in
           the
           Town
           gate
           wee
           planted
           our
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           first
           gave
           the
           Enemies
           a
           fair
           summons
           to
           surrender
           the
           said
           Garrison
           for
           the
           
             King
             and
             Parliament
          
           ,
           which
           they
           utterly
           refusing
           ,
           wee
           presently
           made
           our
           batteries
           against
           the
           Castle
           gate-house
           ,
           and
           that
           not
           without
           the
           happy
           advantage
           of
           a
           great
           breach
           ,
           and
           so
           with
           an
           unanimous
           consent
           of
           our
           forces
           fell
           to
           hot
           storm
           ,
           and
           undermining
           of
           the
           walls
           ,
           both
           which
           were
           performed
           with
           such
           fervour
           ,
           courage
           and
           expedition
           (
           and
           that
           only
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           not
           above
           5
           of
           our
           men
           ,
           but
           at
           the
           least
           33
           of
           theirs
           within
           ,
           as
           was
           afterward
           confessed
           ,
           by
           some
           of
           their
           own
           Commanders
           )
           as
           that
           the
           Enemy
           seeing
           us
           in
           such
           good
           earnest
           and
           wisely
           fore-seeing
           the
           eminent
           danger
           they
           werein
           ,
           if
           they
           now
           delayed
           any
           longer
           ,
           they
           presently
           sounded
           a
           parley
           ,
           which
           notwithstanding
           our
           advantages
           being
           granted
           them
           ,
           though
           at
           first
           they
           began
           with
           us
           on
           high
           termes
           ,
           yet
           were
           forced
           speedily
           to
           surrender
           only
           upon
           quarter
           for
           their
           lives
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           thus
           surrendred
           into
           the
           Generalls
           possession
           ,
           wherein
           were
           4
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           160
           armes
           ,
           4
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           other
           provision
           ,
           they
           having
           lost
           in
           this
           assault
           ere
           it
           was
           ended
           ,
           33
           of
           their
           men
           ,
           and
           many
           wounded
           ,
           whereof
           4
           were
           Captains
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           Pool
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           being
           at
           Dorchester
           ,
           with
           200
           horse
           and
           Dragoones
           ,
           sent
           a
           party
           to
           face
           Pool
           ,
           who
           made
           a
           daring
           shew
           and
           bravado
           ,
           upon
           sight
           of
           whom
           brave
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           prepared
           valiantly
           to
           oppose
           them
           ,
           but
           after
           only
           a
           daring
           shew
           and
           bravado
           ,
           
           they
           vanished
           like
           a
           vapourous
           cloud
           ,
           and
           marcht
           away
           instantly
           to
           Dorchester
           :
           But
           renowned
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           impatient
           of
           the
           empty
           flourishes
           of
           a
           vapouring
           Enemy
           ,
           that
           night
           drew
           out
           a
           party
           of
           between
           50
           and
           60
           horse
           double
           pistolled
           ,
           and
           with
           them
           marched
           (
           like
           a
           gallant
           Gentleman
           indeed
           )
           himself
           in
           person
           ,
           desirous
           to
           shew
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           some
           action
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           night
           hee
           came
           to
           Dorchester
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           in
           their
           quarters
           ,
           first
           charged
           the
           out-guards
           ,
           calling
           to
           his
           men
           to
           fall
           on
           couragiously
           ,
           which
           they
           did
           most
           gallantly
           ,
           
           beat
           his
           whole
           Regiment
           quite
           through
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           then
           gave
           them
           a
           second
           charge
           ,
           and
           beat
           them
           back
           again
           ,
           most
           stoutly
           charging
           upon
           the
           Dragoones
           ,
           and
           crying
           out
           to
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           
             Give
             the
             Dragoones
             no
             quarter
          
           .
           With
           which
           his
           so
           violent
           a
           
           charge
           some
           fell
           and
           the
           rest
           fled
           ,
           and
           at
           a
           third
           charge
           this
           noble
           Colonell
           facing
           about
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           found
           and
           knew
           Major
           Williams
           in
           the
           head
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Troopes
           ,
           comming
           to
           charge
           him
           ;
           This
           Williams
           had
           formerly
           basely
           and
           cruelly
           killed
           Colonell
           Sydenhams
           Mother
           ;
           whom
           so
           soon
           as
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           saw
           ,
           hee
           spake
           to
           his
           men
           that
           were
           next
           to
           him
           ,
           to
           stick
           close
           to
           him
           ,
           for
           ,
           said
           hee
           ,
           
             I
             will
             now
             avenge
             my
             Mothers
             innocent
             blood
             ,
             or
             die
             in
             this
             place
          
           ;
           and
           so
           hee
           most
           valiantly
           made
           his
           way
           to
           Major
           Williams
           ,
           and
           flew
           him
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           who
           fell
           down
           dead
           under
           his
           horses
           feet
           ,
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           horse
           and
           Dragoones
           fled
           out
           of
           the
           Town
           and
           so
           escaped
           ;
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           himself
           and
           some
           others
           of
           note
           being
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           and
           valiant
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           ,
           returned
           back
           victoriously
           into
           Pool
           ,
           with
           the
           prisoners
           hee
           had
           taken
           .
        
         
           And
           thus
           now
           having
           by
           Gods
           good
           guide
           and
           assistance
           finished
           with
           a
           short
           and
           succinct
           Survey
           ,
           
           the
           comfortable
           contemplation
           of
           this
           Moneths
           wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             ,
             thus
             ,
             still
             ,
             Vnconsumed
          
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           all
           these
           premised
           fierce
           and
           furious
           conflagrations
           ,
           as
           namely
           ,
           Captain
           Stones
           his
           brave
           exploit
           at
           Eccleshall
           ;
           the
           various
           happy
           occasions
           of
           a
           Solemn
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           
           on
           the
           5
           of
           this
           November
           ,
           by
           Order
           of
           Parliament
           ;
           Brave
           
           Sir
           
             Anthony
             Ashley-Coopers
          
           storming
           and
           taking
           of
           Sir
           
             John
             Strangewayes
             
             House
          
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           in
           Dorsetshire
           ;
           The
           brave
           defeat
           given
           
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           
             Helmsley
             castle
          
           ,
           and
           the
           taking
           thereof
           ;
           Free
           
           Trade
           re-establisht
           in
           Newcastle
           by
           authority
           of
           Parliament
           ;
           A
           
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           neer
           Newark
           in
           Lincolnshire
           ;
           Two
           other
           also
           given
           unto
           them
           ,
           the
           one
           at
           Axminster
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           
           together
           with
           a
           rich
           ship
           of
           the
           Enemies
           driven
           into
           Lime
           ;
           the
           other
           within
           2
           or
           3
           dayes
           after
           the
           former
           ,
           against
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           The
           taking
           of
           Laughorn-castle
           in
           South-Wales
           ;
           
           And
           this
           last
           brave
           exploit
           performed
           at
           Dorchester
           ,
           by
           renowned
           
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           .
           All
           these
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           performed
           to
           the
           eternall
           praise
           and
           high
           honour
           of
           our
           Israels
           ever
           most
           gracious
           and
           glorious
           Wonder-working
           God
           ,
           whereby
           wee
           have
           great
           cause
           to
           sing
           and
           say
           with
           holy
           David
           ,
           with
           exulting
           joy
           and
           thankfulnesse
           of
           heart
           ,
           
           
             The
             Lord
             of
             Hoasts
             is
             with
             us
             ,
             the
             God
             of
          
           Jacob
           
             is
             our
             refuge
          
           .
           And
           thus
           wee
           will
           now
           breifly
           passe
           on
           without
           any
           farther
           digression
           or
           interruption
           ,
           to
           the
           farther
           view
           and
           observation
           of
           Gods
           most
           powerfull
           and
           propitious
           preservation
           of
           this
           still
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           the
           
             Parliamentary
             Cause
          
           .
        
         
         
           FIrst
           therefore
           ,
           
           I
           shall
           begin
           the
           serious
           Survey
           of
           this
           most
           rare
           and
           admirable
           Wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
          
           ,
           in
           this
           next
           succeeding
           Moneth
           of
           December
           ,
           1644.
           with
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           about
           the
           time
           when
           Taunton
           was
           much
           straitned
           by
           a
           siege
           ,
           then
           ,
           about
           it
           ,
           that
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Colonell
           Norton
           ,
           with
           others
           ,
           being
           then
           designed
           for
           the
           releif
           thereof
           ,
           wherein
           also
           ,
           Sergeant
           Major
           Dewet
           (
           who
           ,
           since
           ,
           hath
           prov●d
           a
           most
           perfidious
           apostate
           )
           and
           Major
           Wansey
           (
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           Colonell
           Ludlows
           Regiment
           of
           horse
           designed
           also
           as
           a
           reserve
           to
           our
           Forces
           then
           sent
           to
           releive
           Taunton
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           )
           who
           all
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           
           marched
           to
           Salisbury
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemy
           was
           quartered
           ,
           who
           upon
           the
           suddain
           approach
           of
           these
           our
           friends
           ,
           were
           forced
           to
           flye
           into
           a
           place
           called
           the
           Closse
           ,
           a
           cheif
           and
           eminent
           place
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           where
           the
           Bishops
           and
           Cathedrall
           Choristers
           ,
           and
           Singing-men
           ,
           used
           to
           live
           ,
           like
           so
           many
           lazie
           Abbey-Lubbers
           ,
           commonly
           called
           the
           Prebends-Closse
           ,
           and
           thither
           our
           Forces
           marched
           after
           them
           ,
           even
           up
           to
           the
           gates
           ,
           and
           first
           brake
           open
           the
           Sand-gate
           (
           the
           Enemy
           having
           made
           fast
           and
           baricadoed
           all
           the
           gates
           )
           and
           then
           our
           horse
           also
           forced
           open
           the
           Closse-gate
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           Enemy
           dispersed
           themselves
           ,
           many
           of
           them
           betook
           themselves
           to
           the
           Angell
           at
           the
           Closse-gate
           ,
           others
           to
           another
           house
           at
           the
           Sand-gate
           ,
           but
           our
           men
           seeing
           them
           thus
           housed
           ,
           fired
           both
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           mean
           season
           most
           bravely
           skirmished
           with
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           without
           ,
           but
           the
           fire
           taking
           on
           the
           foresaid
           houses
           ,
           they
           within
           them
           were
           forced
           to
           surrender
           themselves
           prisoners
           to
           us
           .
           
           Whereupon
           our
           men
           helped
           to
           quench
           the
           fire
           ,
           and
           so
           obtained
           a
           very
           considerable
           Victory
           ;
           for
           ,
           they
           there
           took
           prisoners
           Colonell
           
             Francis
             Cook
          
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           
             Francis
             Hook
          
           ,
           2
           Captains
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Relsoll
           ,
           2
           Cornets
           ,
           3
           Quartermasters
           ,
           one
           Mr.
           Alexander
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           quality
           ,
           and
           40
           common
           Souldiers
           ;
           besides
           an
           163
           good
           horses
           ,
           200
           armes
           ,
           some
           Match
           and
           powder
           and
           other
           good
           purchase
           ;
           one
           Captain
           and
           divers
           others
           were
           slain
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           one
           Sergeant
           Major
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           and
           divers
           other
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           by
           the
           opportunity
           of
           the
           night
           escaped
           our
           hands
           .
           This
           service
           was
           most
           gallantly
           performed
           on
           our
           part
           ,
           for
           wee
           had
           but
           2
           of
           ours
           slain
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           some
           few
           wounded
           and
           Captain
           Feiler
           hurt
           ,
           and
           this
           was
           all
           the
           losse
           on
           our
           part
           ,
           blessed
           bee
           the
           Lord
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           there
           was
           a
           great
           dispute
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           about
           the
           calling
           home
           of
           all
           the
           Members
           
           of
           
             Both
             Houses
             of
             Parliaments
          
           ,
           from
           their
           Offices
           and
           imployments
           both
           in
           the
           war
           &
           otherwise
           ,
           that
           so
           the
           Houses
           being
           completed
           with
           their
           Members
           ,
           
           here
           might
           be
           a
           more
           suddain
           &
           surer
           dispatch
           and
           transaction
           of
           businesses
           ,
           and
           for
           clearing
           the
           publicke
           prejudice
           concerning
           personall
           respects
           to
           themselves
           ;
           And
           heerin
           also
           they
           seriously
           took
           into
           consideration
           ,
           the
           slow
           proceedings
           of
           our
           Armies
           abroad
           ,
           and
           the
           not
           prosecuting
           of
           advantages
           (
           when
           God
           in
           mercy
           gave
           them
           into
           our
           hands
           )
           tending
           much
           to
           the
           prolongation
           of
           this
           most
           unhappy
           Warre
           ,
           and
           withall
           resenting
           that
           those
           differences
           which
           were
           then
           among
           our
           Commanders
           ,
           were
           (
           commonly
           )
           most
           where
           the
           command
           was
           greatest
           :
           For
           these
           and
           such
           like
           weighty
           considerations
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           put
           this
           great
           and
           most
           weighty
           businesse
           to
           the
           Vote
           in
           their
           House
           ;
           and
           the
           very
           same
           motion
           was
           also
           made
           by
           an
           honourable
           personage
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Peeres
          
           ,
           and
           many
           Votes
           and
           suffrages
           passed
           about
           it
           pro
           and
           con
           ;
           But
           at
           last
           it
           was
           agreed
           on
           ,
           and
           a
           Vote
           passed
           clearly
           ,
           with
           a
           most
           unanimous
           consent
           ,
           and
           ,
           as
           I
           take
           it
           ,
           
             Nemine
             contradicente
          
           ,
           by
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
             Assembled
             ,
          
           
           to
           this
           effect
           ;
           
             That
             no
             Member
             of
             either
             House
             of
             Parliament
             shall
             (
             during
             this
             warre
             )
             enjoy
             or
             execute
             any
             Office
             or
             Command
             Military
             or
             Civill
             ,
             which
             hath
             been
             granted
             to
             or
             conferred
             on
             any
             Member
             of
             either
             House
             ,
             or
             by
             any
             authority
             derived
             from
             either
             House
             ;
             and
             that
             an
             Ordinance
             bee
             brought
             in
             accordingly
             .
          
           This
           Ordinance
           or
           Vote
           was
           afterward
           ,
           accordingly
           Printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ,
           and
           was
           very
           fitly
           called
           ,
           
             The
             Self-denying
             Ordinance
          
           ,
           whereof
           more
           hereafter
           in
           a
           more
           proper
           place
           .
           And
           for
           the
           more
           serious
           and
           religious
           managing
           and
           establishing
           of
           this
           great
           Vote
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           weighty
           affaires
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           depending
           hereon
           ,
           
           and
           hence
           issuing
           ,
           our
           most
           renowned
           Worthies
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           Ordered
           that
           Wednesday
           the
           10
           of
           December
           ,
           then
           next
           ensuing
           ,
           should
           bee
           set
           apart
           for
           the
           keeping
           of
           a
           private
           Fast
           by
           both
           
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           so
           to
           seek
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           implore
           a
           blessing
           from
           Almighty
           God
           upon
           their
           farther
           proceedings
           in
           the
           grand
           affaires
           of
           State
           to
           bee
           agitated
           and
           negotiated
           on
           this
           vote
           ;
           And
           reverend
           and
           religious
           Mr.
           Marshall
           ,
           Mr.
           Sedgewick
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Hill
           were
           intreated
           to
           Preach
           and
           carry
           on
           the
           work
           of
           that
           day
           with
           them
           .
           And
           was
           not
           heer
           a
           work
           hopefull
           indeed
           to
           end
           well
           ,
           which
           was
           so
           well
           begun
           ?
           
             A
             Jove
             owne
             principium
          
           .
           Certainly
           ,
           if
           God
           hath
           made
           it
           known
           unto
           us
           ,
           That
           hee
           is
           found
           of
           those
           that
           seek
           him
           not
           ;
           
           much
           more
           unquestionably
           ,
           
           will
           hee
           bee
           found
           of
           those
           that
           seek
           and
           seriously
           enquire
           after
           him
           ;
           And
           so
           truely
           wee
           have
           blessedly
           found
           it
           ,
           as
           I
           shall
           make
           most
           clear
           to
           the
           godly
           Reader
           ,
           by
           many
           most
           remarkable
           and
           memorable
           testimonies
           and
           demonstrations
           thereof
           in
           their
           succeeding
           proper
           places
           .
           But
           ,
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           were
           credibly
           assured
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Lincolnshire
           ,
           that
           a
           brave
           Party
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           led
           by
           valiant
           and
           virtuous
           Colonell
           Rainsborough
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           the
           Earl
           of
           Manchester
           ,
           having
           much
           battered
           Crowland
           with
           the
           Ordnance
           which
           they
           brought
           by
           Water
           in
           long
           Boats
           against
           it
           ,
           
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           was
           forced
           to
           a
           parley
           ,
           which
           was
           assented
           to
           ,
           upon
           the
           conclusion
           whereof
           ,
           it
           was
           agreed
           by
           both
           parties
           ,
           that
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           should
           march
           out
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           the
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           with
           their
           Swords
           and
           Pistols
           ,
           but
           the
           common
           Souldiers
           to
           leave
           all
           their
           Armes
           behinde
           them
           ,
           as
           also
           all
           the
           Ordnance
           and
           Ammunition
           therein
           to
           bee
           left
           for
           the
           Parliaments
           use
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           was
           performed
           ;
           And
           thus
           this
           place
           of
           so
           great
           concernment
           ,
           that
           at
           this
           time
           many
           hundred
           ,
           by
           Land
           and
           by
           Water
           ,
           were
           fain
           to
           bee
           imployed
           against
           only
           a
           few
           men
           within
           it
           ,
           and
           yet
           receiving
           many
           checks
           and
           affronts
           many
           times
           by
           sallies
           out
           of
           the
           Town
           ;
           was
           now
           thus
           at
           last
           surrendred
           again
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           possession
           .
           This
           Town
           had
           been
           twice
           lost
           and
           recovered
           by
           us
           ,
           which
           had
           it
           not
           ,
           now
           ,
           might
           have
           proved
           a
           kinde
           of
           scurvey
           Dunkirk
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           both
           by
           land
           and
           water
           too
           ,
           had
           the
           Enemy
           continued
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           thereby
           better
           manned
           and
           fortified
           it
           ,
           as
           they
           might
           and
           would
           have
           done
           ,
           had
           they
           not
           so
           soon
           been
           thus
           beaten
           out
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           December
           the
           12
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           a
           singular
           good
           peice
           of
           service
           performed
           by
           that
           most
           valiant
           ,
           
           active
           ,
           and
           faithfull
           Commander
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           who
           hea●ing
           that
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           from
           Bristol
           ,
           had
           some
           designe
           about
           Chippingham
           in
           Wilts
           ,
           hee
           sent
           out
           his
           Scouts
           ,
           who
           discovered
           them
           to
           bee
           ,
           that
           night
           ,
           quartered
           at
           Sedbury
           in
           Gloucestershire
           ,
           some
           9
           miles
           from
           Bristol
           ,
           and
           the
           just
           middle
           way
           from
           Bristol
           to
           Chippingham
           :
           Whereupon
           ,
           hee
           presently
           advanced
           with
           a
           considerable
           party
           ,
           from
           Malmesbury
           ,
           some
           10
           miles
           from
           Sedbury
           ,
           and
           with
           accustomed
           undaunted
           courage
           falling
           on
           the
           Enemies
           quarters
           ,
           hee
           there
           surprised
           and
           took
           an
           160
           of
           their
           horse
           ,
           100
           armes
           ,
           50
           prisoners
           ,
           together
           with
           12
           Captains
           ,
           Leivtenants
           ,
           
           and
           other
           Officers
           ,
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Enemies
           leaving
           their
           design
           for
           lost
           ,
           fled
           back
           again
           with
           haste
           into
           Bristol
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           14
           instant
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           Oswestre
           from
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           of
           some
           considerable
           action
           and
           good
           service
           performed
           by
           our
           forces
           thereabout
           ,
           the
           substance
           whereof
           was
           to
           this
           effect
           .
           That
           now
           at
           length
           the
           long
           looked
           for
           Colonell
           Beal
           ,
           was
           (
           blessed
           bee
           God
           )
           come
           safely
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           ,
           into
           Mountgomery-shire
           ,
           and
           that
           Colonell
           Carter
           with
           our
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           to
           the
           number
           of
           450
           were
           sent
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Captain
           Farrar
           into
           Cardiganshire
           to
           meet
           them
           ,
           
           who
           ,
           in
           their
           return
           had
           ,
           upon
           the
           borders
           of
           
             Mountgomery
             shire
          
           ,
           a
           skirmish
           with
           about
           a
           1000
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           where
           the
           Country
           was
           summoned
           in
           by
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Price
          
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Pughe
           of
           Mathavern
           ,
           they
           met
           in
           the
           night
           in
           a
           very
           narrow
           passage
           ,
           where
           the
           Musketteirs
           played
           for
           an
           houre
           together
           upon
           them
           ,
           but
           no
           good
           could
           bee
           done
           ;
           Whereupon
           Captain
           Farrar
           led
           up
           the
           Horse
           in
           a
           full
           Carreir
           upon
           them
           ,
           which
           put
           them
           all
           to
           a
           present
           and
           confused
           flight
           ,
           our
           forces
           pursued
           them
           3
           miles
           together
           ,
           and
           slew
           at
           least
           20
           of
           them
           in
           the
           pursuite
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           Enemy
           cryed
           quarter
           ,
           quarter
           ,
           and
           had
           quarter
           given
           them
           ;
           wee
           there
           took
           60
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           were
           12
           Officers
           ,
           and
           an
           100
           armes
           ,
           wounded
           divers
           of
           them
           and
           put
           all
           the
           rest
           to
           flight
           .
        
         
           The
           next
           morning
           Captain
           Farrar
           sent
           a
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           ,
           and
           a
           company
           of
           Dragoones
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Captain
           
             Luke
             Floyd
          
           ,
           to
           summon
           Mathavern-house
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemy
           kept
           a
           Garrison
           ,
           where
           Mr.
           Pughe
           having
           had
           notice
           of
           our
           comming
           toward
           this
           house
           ,
           presently
           upon
           our
           appearing
           hee
           flew
           away
           and
           left
           the
           House
           ,
           whereupon
           wee
           instantly
           entred
           the
           Garrison
           ,
           took
           what
           was
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           then
           burnt
           it
           down
           to
           the
           ground
           to
           keep
           them
           from
           returning
           again
           to
           it
           ,
           to
           doe
           us
           any
           farther
           mischeif
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           instant
           wee
           had
           credible
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           Colonell
           Holborn
           ,
           Major
           Generall
           of
           the
           forces
           sent
           to
           releive
           Taunton
           (
           at
           this
           time
           much
           straitned
           by
           the
           Enemies
           )
           being
           upon
           his
           March
           in
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           
           and
           upon
           the
           designe
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           had
           intelligence
           thereof
           ,
           and
           drew
           themselves
           into
           a
           body
           to
           meet
           him
           in
           battalia
           ,
           and
           Major
           Generall
           Holborn
           having
           also
           intelligence
           that
           they
           were
           come
           as
           farre
           as
           Chard
           ,
           hee
           marched
           thither
           ,
           with
           an
           intent
           to
           give
           them
           battaile
           :
           But
           the
           Enemy
           discovering
           our
           forces
           drawing
           nigh
           them
           ,
           and
           seriously
           
           bent
           to
           encounter
           them
           ,
           fled
           out
           of
           the
           Town
           in
           great
           haste
           ,
           and
           left
           above
           an
           100
           armes
           behinde
           them
           ,
           dispersing
           themselves
           in
           a
           disorderly
           retreat
           ,
           but
           our
           forces
           pursued
           them
           ,
           and
           took
           a
           whole
           Troop
           of
           their
           Horse
           ,
           the
           Captain
           ,
           Leivtenant
           ,
           Cornet
           ,
           and
           all
           both
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           besides
           20
           other
           prisoners
           ,
           whereof
           5
           were
           Officers
           ,
           together
           with
           all
           their
           Hay
           ,
           Oates
           ,
           and
           other
           provisions
           ,
           which
           they
           brought
           with
           them
           for
           their
           releif
           there
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           wee
           received
           certain
           knowledge
           of
           divers
           plots
           and
           treacherous
           designes
           of
           the
           Enemies
           for
           the
           betraying
           of
           severall
           Townes
           and
           strong
           Holds
           (
           their
           old
           trade
           of
           trechery
           )
           into
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           ;
           but
           ,
           how
           our
           good
           God
           (
           the
           most
           vigilant
           Watchman
           over
           his
           English-Israel
           )
           most
           graciously
           discovered
           and
           disappointed
           them
           in
           their
           devillish
           designes
           and
           perfidious
           practises
           therein
           ;
           
           as
           namely
           ,
           the
           great
           danger
           of
           losing
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Stafford
           ,
           by
           the
           either
           unfaithfulnesse
           ,
           or
           negligence
           ,
           or
           both
           ,
           of
           Colonell
           Chadwick
           ,
           Governour
           of
           the
           said
           Town
           and
           Castle
           ,
           but
           by
           Gods
           goodnesse
           ,
           and
           by
           valiant
           ,
           virtuous
           and
           faithfull
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           vigilancy
           timely
           prevented
           .
        
         
           Another
           plot
           and
           most
           dangerous
           and
           desperate
           designe
           for
           the
           betraying
           of
           Dover-castle
           .
           That
           of
           Abbington
           also
           ,
           wherin
           renowned
           ,
           valiant
           ,
           and
           faithfull
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           ,
           most
           bravely
           befooled
           that
           spurious
           spark
           ,
           and
           glistring
           Glow-worm
           of
           Oxonian
           wit
           ,
           and
           base
           treachery
           ,
           apostate
           Dig●i●
           .
        
         
           Another
           plot
           against
           Reading
           ,
           
           and
           Ailesbury
           ;
           And
           another
           plot
           against
           Plymouth
           also
           ,
           to
           have
           betrayed
           the
           Island
           there
           ,
           into
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           ;
           All
           these
           much
           about
           one
           and
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           but
           all
           of
           them
           as
           seasonably
           discovered
           and
           prevented
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           secretly
           and
           deceitfully
           plotted
           .
           But
           especially
           that
           most
           notable
           and
           craftily
           contrived
           St●●tagem
           (
           which
           I
           may
           not
           heer
           by
           any
           means
           omit
           )
           acted
           by
           Mr.
           
             Roger
             le
             Strange
          
           (
           a
           strangely
           audacious
           and
           desperate
           Cavalier
           )
           for
           the
           betraying
           of
           Lyn-Regis
           ,
           
           in
           Norfolk
           ,
           into
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           ,
           which
           being
           a
           place
           of
           great
           concernment
           and
           in
           regard
           of
           most
           neat
           and
           cleanly
           carriage
           ,
           of
           the
           businesse
           ,
           in
           the
           discovery
           and
           prevention
           of
           the
           plot
           ,
           a
           very
           remarkable
           peice
           and
           worthy
           of
           serious
           notice
           ,
           I
           have
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           heer
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           fuller
           satisfaction
           ,
           thought
           good
           exactly
           to
           impart
           it
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           truely
           related
           and
           attested
           under
           the
           hand
           of
           that
           worthy
           and
           most
           loyall
           Gentleman
           Captain
           
           Lemon
           ,
           the
           faithfull
           discover
           (
           under
           God
           )
           and
           preventer
           of
           the
           plot
           ,
           which
           was
           ,
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           Mr.
           
             Roger
             le
             Strange
          
           ,
           third
           Son
           to
           Sir
           
             Hamond
             le
             Strange
          
           ,
           sent
           to
           Captain
           
             Thomas
             Lemon
          
           of
           Lin
           ,
           
           to
           Appleton-Hall
           ,
           to
           the
           house
           of
           one
           Mr.
           Paston
           a
           Papist
           ;
           and
           at
           his
           comming
           to
           him
           with
           a
           design
           intended
           by
           him
           against
           Lyn
           ,
           for
           which
           hee
           said
           hee
           had
           a
           Commission
           from
           his
           Majesty
           to
           surprize
           the
           Town
           of
           Lyn
           ,
           which
           Commission
           hee
           presently
           shewed
           him
           ,
           and
           told
           him
           that
           if
           hee
           would
           undertake
           to
           bee
           assistant
           to
           him
           and
           raise
           a
           party
           within
           the
           Town
           to
           effect
           the
           designe
           ,
           that
           hee
           should
           have
           a
           1000.
           li.
           for
           his
           pains
           ,
           and
           whatsoever
           preferment
           hee
           would
           desire
           ,
           either
           in
           the
           Town
           or
           in
           his
           Majesties
           Navy
           :
           And
           farther
           hee
           told
           him
           that
           the
           King
           did
           value
           the
           surprising
           of
           this
           Town
           as
           half
           his
           Crown
           ,
           
           and
           that
           within
           10
           dayes
           ,
           after
           certain
           notice
           that
           the
           Town
           was
           reduced
           ,
           his
           Majesty
           would
           send
           a
           sufficient
           power
           to
           their
           releif
           ,
           and
           that
           those
           forces
           should
           bee
           under
           the
           command
           of
           the
           Lord
           Goring
           .
           To
           which
           plot
           the
           said
           Captain
           Lemon
           for
           his
           own
           security
           (
           having
           taken
           the
           Covenant
           )
           and
           well
           weighing
           ,
           on
           a
           suddain
           ,
           the
           peace
           and
           good
           of
           the
           Common-wealth
           ,
           for
           the
           present
           ,
           hee
           seemingly
           gave
           consent
           ,
           
           the
           night
           then
           comming
           on
           hee
           departed
           from
           him
           ,
           with
           promise
           to
           come
           to
           him
           again
           the
           next
           day
           ,
           to
           advise
           farther
           of
           the
           designe
           ,
           but
           presently
           hasting
           to
           Lyn
           ,
           hee
           went
           to
           the
           Governour
           Colonell
           
             Valentine
             Walton
          
           ,
           
           and
           acquainted
           him
           with
           it
           ,
           who
           after
           long
           debate
           ,
           resolved
           the
           next
           day
           ,
           that
           at
           the
           time
           appointed
           hee
           should
           goe
           to
           the
           said
           Appleton-Hall
           ,
           and
           take
           with
           him
           a
           Corporall
           of
           his
           ,
           clad
           in
           a
           Sea-mans
           habit
           ,
           who
           seemingly
           ,
           should
           bee
           a
           partaker
           with
           him
           to
           effect
           their
           designe
           ;
           and
           comming
           thither
           ,
           the
           said
           Mr.
           Strange
           demanded
           of
           Captain
           Lemon
           ,
           what
           hee
           was
           that
           came
           with
           him
           ,
           who
           answered
           that
           hee
           was
           a
           man
           for
           their
           turne
           ,
           and
           immediately
           upon
           it
           ,
           the
           said
           Corporall
           himself
           answered
           very
           discreetly
           ,
           that
           hee
           was
           a
           pooreman
           living
           in
           Fishers-end
           in
           Lyn
           ,
           and
           kept
           an
           Ale-house
           ,
           
           and
           that
           hee
           was
           40
           pound
           the
           worse
           for
           the
           Round-heads
           ;
           whereunto
           Mr.
           Strange
           replyed
           ,
           It
           is
           no
           matter
           ,
           for
           when
           the
           designe
           is
           accomplished
           ,
           thou
           shalt
           have
           a
           100
           li.
           for
           it
           ,
           and
           a
           Cannoneers
           place
           ,
           which
           the
           Corporall
           ,
           seemingly
           ,
           was
           exceeding
           well
           pleased
           with
           ;
           But
           ,
           the
           better
           to
           know
           where
           the
           Commission
           was
           ,
           Captain
           Lemon
           said
           ,
           Mr.
           Strange
           ,
           this
           my
           friend
           ,
           by
           the
           way
           as
           wee
           came
           ,
           demanded
           of
           mee
           what
           security
           you
           had
           ,
           if
           in
           case
           the
           plot
           should
           bee
           discovered
           ,
           to
           save
           them
           from
           the
           gallows
           ,
           
           if
           it
           might
           bee
           ;
           Captain
           Lemon
           ,
           therefore
           said
           ,
           hee
           told
           him
           you
           had
           the
           Kings
           Commission
           ,
           which
           hee
           desired
           to
           see
           .
           Whereupon
           Mr.
           Strange
           went
           immediately
           to
           a
           hole
           in
           the
           canapy
           of
           his
           bed
           and
           produced
           the
           Commission
           and
           read
           it
           to
           him
           ,
           and
           having
           read
           it
           hee
           put
           it
           into
           his
           pocket
           .
           In
           the
           interim
           came
           Leivtenant
           
             John
             Stubbin
          
           ,
           Leivtenant
           to
           Major
           Moll
           ,
           with
           5
           Souldiers
           more
           ,
           
           all
           in
           the
           habit
           of
           poore
           Sea-men
           ,
           apparelled
           like
           ship-broken
           men
           (
           with
           a
           Warrant
           to
           attatch
           suspicious
           persons
           )
           who
           came
           begging
           to
           the
           doore
           ,
           and
           somewhat
           boldly
           getting
           within
           the
           Court-yard
           of
           the
           said
           house
           ,
           being
           so
           ordered
           by
           the
           Governour
           ,
           who
           as
           soon
           as
           they
           were
           up
           to
           the
           doore
           of
           the
           House
           ,
           the
           Gentlewoman
           of
           the
           house
           came
           running
           up
           to
           Mr.
           Strange
           ,
           and
           told
           him
           there
           were
           6
           or
           7
           poore
           Souldiers
           come
           from
           Lyn
           a
           begging
           ,
           Mr.
           Strange
           presently
           sent
           them
           down
           a
           shilling
           ,
           and
           wished
           them
           to
           bee
           gone
           ,
           and
           Mistris
           Paston
           went
           downe
           ,
           to
           barre
           the
           door
           ,
           which
           ,
           Captain
           Lemon
           seeing
           ,
           winckt
           upon
           the
           foresaid
           Corporall
           ,
           there
           present
           ,
           to
           lay
           hold
           on
           Mr.
           Strange
           ,
           which
           instantly
           done
           ,
           hee
           gave
           a
           stamp
           with
           his
           foot
           ,
           by
           which
           the
           Leivtenant
           knew
           what
           hee
           had
           to
           doe
           ,
           whereupon
           Mr.
           Strange
           seeing
           hee
           was
           betrayed
           ,
           conveyed
           his
           Commission
           to
           Captain
           Lemon
           (
           out
           of
           the
           frying-pan
           into
           the
           fire
           )
           then
           the
           Leivtenant
           not
           taking
           notice
           of
           the
           person
           of
           the
           Captain
           as
           known
           to
           him
           ,
           
           or
           as
           set
           purposely
           to
           ensnare
           Strange
           ,
           did
           first
           attach
           Mr.
           Strange
           as
           an
           Enemy
           to
           the
           Common-wealth
           ,
           and
           demanded
           his
           name
           ,
           which
           hee
           refused
           to
           tell
           ,
           then
           hee
           required
           his
           Commission
           ,
           but
           hee
           denyed
           to
           have
           any
           ;
           Heerupon
           the
           Leivtenant
           seeing
           Captain
           Lemon
           ,
           demanded
           what
           hee
           was
           ,
           and
           what
           hee
           did
           there
           consulting
           against
           the
           State
           ,
           telling
           him
           hee
           was
           a
           stinking
           knave
           ,
           and
           searched
           him
           for
           the
           commission
           ,
           and
           finding
           it
           in
           his
           pocket
           ,
           took
           it
           from
           him
           ,
           and
           set
           a
           guard
           over
           him
           ,
           and
           another
           over
           Mr.
           Strange
           ,
           and
           would
           not
           suffer
           them
           to
           speak
           each
           to
           other
           ,
           by
           the
           way
           from
           Appleton-Hall
           to
           Lyn
           ,
           whither
           they
           were
           brought
           prisoners
           to
           the
           Governour
           with
           the
           Commission
           ;
           all
           which
           was
           done
           by
           order
           and
           consent
           of
           the
           Governour
           and
           Captain
           Lemon
           ,
           before
           Mr.
           
           Strange
           his
           apprehension
           ,
           which
           said
           Mr.
           Strange
           was
           immediately
           brought
           up
           to
           London
           ,
           and
           committed
           to
           safe
           custody
           ,
           and
           the
           Commission
           sent
           up
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           Copy
           whereof
           I
           have
           heer
           also
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
         
           
             
               
                 
                   His
                   Majesties
                   Commission
                   granted
                   to
                   Mr.
                   Roger
                   le
                   Strange
                   for
                   the
                   betraying
                   of
                   the
                   Town
                   of
                   Lyn-Regis
                   into
                   the
                   hands
                   of
                   the
                   Enemy
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     Charles
                     Rex
                     ,
                  
                
                 
                   
                   VVEE
                   having
                   received
                   from
                   our
                   trusty
                   and
                   well-beloved
                   ,
                   
                     Roger
                     le
                     Strange
                  
                   ,
                   declarations
                   of
                   the
                   good
                   affection
                   of
                   divers
                   of
                   our
                   well-affected
                   Subjects
                   of
                   our
                   County
                   of
                   Norfolk
                   and
                   Suffolk
                   ,
                   and
                   particularly
                   of
                   our
                   Town
                   of
                   Lyn
                   ,
                   as
                   also
                   some
                   overtures
                   concerning
                   the
                   reducing
                   of
                   our
                   said
                   Town
                   of
                   Lyn
                   ,
                   Wee
                   have
                   thought
                   fit
                   forthwith
                   to
                   return
                   our
                   Royall
                   thanks
                   unto
                   our
                   said
                   well-affected
                   Subjects
                   ;
                   and
                   particularly
                   to
                   give
                   our
                   said
                   trusty
                   and
                   well-beloved
                   
                     Roger
                     le
                     Strange
                  
                   ,
                   these
                   encouragements
                   to
                   proceed
                   in
                   our
                   service
                   ,
                   principally
                   in
                   the
                   work
                   of
                   reducing
                   the
                   said
                   Town
                   of
                   Lyn.
                   
                
                 
                   1.
                   
                   That
                   in
                   case
                   that
                   attempt
                   shall
                   bee
                   gone
                   through
                   withall
                   ,
                   hee
                   the
                   said
                   
                     Roger
                     le
                     Strange
                  
                   shall
                   have
                   the
                   Government
                   of
                   the
                   place
                   .
                
                 
                   2.
                   
                   That
                   what
                   engagement
                   shall
                   bee
                   made
                   unto
                   the
                   inhabitants
                   of
                   the
                   said
                   place
                   in
                   any
                   other
                   person
                   capable
                   of
                   contributing
                   effectually
                   to
                   that
                   service
                   ,
                   by
                   way
                   of
                   reward
                   ,
                   either
                   in
                   employment
                   in
                   his
                   Majesties
                   Navy
                   or
                   Forts
                   ,
                   or
                   Money
                   ,
                   not
                   exceeding
                   the
                   summe
                   of
                   5000
                   pounds
                   ,
                   the
                   service
                   being
                   performed
                   ,
                   shall
                   bee
                   punctually
                   made
                   good
                   unto
                   them
                   .
                
                 
                   3.
                   
                   That
                   they
                   shall
                   in
                   this
                   work
                   receive
                   what
                   assistance
                   may
                   bee
                   given
                   them
                   from
                   any
                   of
                   our
                   merest
                   Garrisons
                   .
                
                 
                   And
                   lastly
                   ,
                   that
                   when
                   ever
                   our
                   said
                   Town
                   shall
                   bee
                   reduced
                   unto
                   our
                   obedience
                   ,
                   Wee
                   shall
                   forthwith
                   send
                   thither
                   〈◊〉
                   a
                   considerable
                   power
                   ,
                   as
                   shall
                   bee
                   sufficient
                   to
                   releive
                   and
                   preserve
                   them
                   ,
                   Wee
                   being
                   ,
                   at
                   present
                   ,
                   even
                   without
                   this
                   ,
                   fully
                   resolved
                   to
                   send
                   a
                   considerable
                   power
                   to
                   encourage
                   our
                   faithfull
                   Subjects
                   in
                   those
                   parts
                   ,
                   and
                   to
                   regain
                   our
                   rights
                   and
                   interests
                   therein
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     By
                     his
                     Majesties
                     Command
                     George
                     Digby
                     .
                  
                   
                     Given
                     at
                     our
                     Court
                     at
                     Oxford
                     ,
                     
                       this
                       28
                       of
                       November
                       ,
                       1644.
                       
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           the
           releiving
           of
           that
           brave
           ,
           courageous
           and
           pious
           people
           in
           the
           good
           and
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Iounton-Dean
           ,
           
           whereof
           ,
           that
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           faithfull
           Gentleman
           and
           most
           courageous
           Commander
           ,
           Colonel
           Blake
           was
           Governour
           ,
           and
           where
           
           Prince
           Maurice
           and
           his
           thousands
           were
           after
           a
           long
           siege
           most
           shamefully
           beaten
           away
           ,
           and
           many
           precious
           soules
           in
           the
           said
           Town
           preserved
           from
           the
           bloody
           rage
           and
           intended
           cruelty
           of
           those
           blood-thirsty
           and
           lustfull
           Enemies
           ,
           those
           scelerous
           sons
           of
           violence
           ;
           a
           most
           renowned
           peice
           of
           Gods
           providence
           and
           mighty
           mercy
           to
           those
           Western
           parts
           ,
           never
           to
           bee
           obliterated
           out
           of
           theirs
           and
           our
           most
           gratefull
           remembrance
           .
           Since
           which
           wee
           also
           were
           most
           certainly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           
           that
           Major
           Generall
           Holborn
           ,
           marched
           with
           a
           party
           to
           the
           Lord
           
             Pawlets
             House
          
           ,
           where
           hee
           took
           30
           horses
           ,
           many
           prisoners
           and
           divers
           armes
           ,
           and
           made
           himself
           Master
           of
           that
           Garrison
           .
           From
           whence
           hee
           marched
           to
           the
           House
           of
           one
           Mr.
           Arundell
           a
           notorious
           Papist
           ,
           at
           a
           place
           called
           Chadwick
           ,
           where
           hee
           beat
           the
           Enemy
           out
           of
           that
           pernicious
           nest
           ,
           and
           took
           some
           of
           them
           prisoners
           .
           After
           this
           also
           hearing
           that
           divers
           of
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           were
           got
           into
           Sir
           
             John
             Pooles
          
           House
           ,
           hee
           marched
           toward
           them
           ,
           but
           the
           Enemy
           hearing
           of
           his
           approach
           that
           way
           ,
           fled
           to
           Exeter
           ;
           And
           the
           like
           did
           another
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           at
           Mr.
           Crewes
           House
           ,
           setting
           it
           on
           fire
           ,
           they
           fled
           away
           ;
           Thus
           this
           most
           active
           and
           valiant
           Commander
           ferretted
           the
           Enemies
           out
           of
           their
           sculking
           holes
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           procured
           much
           security
           to
           the
           inhabitants
           thereabout
           .
        
         
           December
           the
           20.
           the
           Parliament
           taking
           into
           their
           serious
           consideration
           that
           the
           time
           was
           neer
           approaching
           for
           the
           annuall
           chusing
           of
           Officers
           in
           the
           most
           famous
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           according
           to
           their
           anniversary
           custome
           ,
           
           and
           well
           knowing
           that
           the
           good
           government
           thereof
           doth
           cheifly
           depend
           upon
           the
           faithfulnesse
           and
           integrity
           of
           publick
           Officers
           ,
           especially
           in
           these
           times
           of
           so
           much
           trouble
           and
           danger
           ;
           It
           was
           therefore
           Ordered
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           that
           no
           person
           should
           bee
           elected
           to
           bee
           of
           the
           Common-Councell
           ,
           or
           into
           other
           Offices
           in
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           who
           have
           not
           voluntarily
           contributed
           upon
           the
           Propositions
           ,
           according
           to
           an
           Ordinance
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           the
           29
           of
           November
           ,
           1642.
           or
           who
           have
           otherwise
           testified
           their
           dis-affection
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           or
           who
           have
           not
           taken
           the
           solemn
           League
           and
           Covenant
           ;
           And
           that
           no
           such
           person
           shall
           have
           any
           voice
           in
           such
           elections
           ,
           or
           any
           else
           who
           have
           been
           imprisoned
           or
           whose
           estates
           have
           been
           sequestred
           for
           Malignancy
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           And
           the
           right
           honorable
           
             Thomas
             Atkin
          
           Lord
           Major
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           and
           the
           Aldermen
           in
           their
           severall
           Wards
           were
           required
           to
           see
           the
           due
           execution
           thereof
           .
        
         
         
           About
           the
           23
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           from
           Northhampton
           of
           singular
           good
           service
           done
           in
           those
           parts
           by
           Captain
           Redman
           ,
           who
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Northampton
           horse
           marched
           out
           ;
           and
           fell
           upon
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           horse
           ,
           
           but
           then
           newly
           come
           from
           Oxford
           ,
           to
           doe
           some
           mischeif
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           of
           whom
           divers
           were
           taken
           prisoners
           by
           the
           said
           valiant
           Captain
           Redman
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           soundly
           beaten
           ;
           among
           those
           that
           were
           taken
           prisoners
           were
           Sir
           
             John
             Feunick
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Strickland
          
           ,
           the
           Lord
           St.
           Paul
           ,
           a
           Frenchman
           ,
           and
           15
           more
           ,
           some
           were
           slain
           and
           many
           wounded
           ,
           the
           rest
           ran
           (
           like
           brave
           Oxonians
           )
           to
           save
           themselves
           ,
           but
           they
           left
           behinde
           them
           at
           least
           30
           horse
           ,
           and
           a
           rich
           Sumpter
           ,
           together
           with
           good
           quantity
           of
           Armes
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           .
           And
           at
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           that
           
             Knaresborough
             castle
          
           in
           Yorkeshire
           ,
           
           was
           surrendred
           to
           the
           thrice
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Lord
           Fairfax
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           good
           store
           of
           Armes
           ,
           powder
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           with
           some
           Ordnance
           and
           other
           good
           booty
           ,
           viz.
           especially
           some
           hundred
           pounds
           in
           ready
           money
           ,
           and
           about
           1500
           pounds
           worth
           of
           Plate
           ,
           silver
           and
           guilt
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           from
           Radcastle
           ,
           that
           those
           2
           most
           loyall
           and
           renowned
           Commanders
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middleton
          
           and
           Colonell
           Mitton
           ,
           had
           taken
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           neer
           Mountgomery
           called
           ,
           Abby-cumhire
           ;
           
           This
           House
           had
           formerly
           been
           a
           Romish-Abby
           ,
           and
           was
           strongly
           built
           of
           stone
           ,
           upon
           their
           first
           comming
           before
           it
           ,
           they
           summoned
           it
           ,
           but
           upon
           the
           Enemies
           denyall
           to
           surrender
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Middletons
          
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Mittons
           old
           Souldiers
           ,
           assisted
           by
           Colonell
           Beal
           ,
           and
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Carters
           souldiers
           ,
           who
           were
           then
           ,
           lately
           ,
           come
           to
           them
           out
           of
           South-Wales
           ,
           and
           with
           brave
           resolution
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           stormed
           and
           took
           the
           House
           in
           a
           short
           time
           ;
           where
           they
           took
           prisoners
           ,
           Colonell
           Barnard
           ,
           Governour
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           
             Hugh
             Floyd
          
           ,
           Esquire
           ,
           a
           Commissioner
           of
           Array
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           High-Sheriffe
           of
           that
           County
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           those
           that
           were
           excepted
           by
           the
           Proposition
           for
           Peace
           at
           Vxbridge
           ,
           to
           have
           no
           pardon
           ,
           2
           Captaines
           of
           Foot
           ,
           one
           Captain
           of
           Horse
           ;
           a
           Captain
           Leivtenant
           ,
           3
           Leivtenants
           ,
           a
           Foot
           Colours
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           of
           Horse
           ,
           4
           Sergeants
           ,
           8
           Corporalls
           ,
           2
           Trumpetters
           ,
           4
           Drums
           ,
           60
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           3
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           60
           firelocks
           ,
           40
           Horse
           ,
           40
           horse
           armes
           ,
           besides
           200
           Muskets
           ,
           and
           some
           other
           armes
           and
           ammunition
           .
           By
           the
           taking
           of
           which
           said
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           the
           Counties
           thereabouts
           are
           freed
           from
           
           much
           danger
           of
           their
           cruell
           Enemies
           ,
           who
           had
           before
           used
           many
           of
           the
           inhabitants
           with
           much
           severity
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           wee
           received
           credible
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Staffordshire
           ,
           that
           Captain
           Stone
           the
           valiant
           Governour
           of
           
             Eccleshall
             castle
          
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           that
           some
           parties
           of
           the
           Enemies
           were
           abroad
           out
           of
           
             Tongue
             castle
          
           ,
           
           hee
           thereupon
           marched
           out
           of
           Eccleshall
           ,
           with
           a
           party
           of
           horse
           ,
           found
           them
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           fight
           slew
           divers
           of
           them
           ,
           took
           prisoners
           the
           Governour
           of
           
             Tongue
             castle
          
           ,
           divers
           Officers
           ,
           200
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           50
           horse
           ,
           with
           some
           other
           good
           booty
           .
           And
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           wee
           were
           farther
           informed
           ,
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           that
           Major
           Dewet
           performed
           a
           brave
           exploit
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           at
           
             West
             Dean
          
           ,
           
           which
           was
           thus
           related
           .
           Sir
           ,
           our
           brave-spirited
           Major
           (
           but
           shortly
           after
           this
           a
           base
           apostate
           from
           us
           )
           marched
           with
           his
           men
           from
           about
           Malmsbury
           ,
           toward
           our
           Garrison
           by
           West-Dean
           ,
           and
           by
           the
           way
           ,
           hee
           fell
           upon
           a
           quarter
           of
           the
           Enemies
           at
           Rushall
           ,
           neer
           Vphaven
           ,
           where
           there
           were
           quartered
           about
           36
           of
           Captain
           Paddons
           Troop
           ,
           who
           entituled
           themselves
           ,
           The
           Wiltshire
           Troope
           ;
           where
           after
           some
           hot
           and
           testy
           dispute
           ,
           he
           took
           prisoners
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Borrow
           ,
           Leivtenant
           of
           Horse
           ,
           commanding
           the
           Troop
           ,
           
             George
             Warner
          
           ,
           a
           Reformado
           Captain
           ,
           a
           Leivtenant
           of
           Foot
           ,
           2
           more
           Reformado
           Officers
           ,
           6
           Troopers
           ,
           20
           good
           horse
           and
           armes
           ,
           and
           other
           good
           prize
           for
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           without
           the
           losse
           of
           any
           one
           man
           or
           horse
           on
           his
           side
           .
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           wee
           had
           farther
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           another
           brave
           exploit
           performed
           against
           the
           Newarkers
           ,
           
           by
           valiant
           Colonell
           Thorney
           ,
           and
           the
           Nottingham
           Forces
           ,
           who
           took
           a
           considerable
           Garrison
           from
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           neer
           
             Newark
             ,
             viz.
          
           Sir
           
             Roger
             Coopers
          
           House
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           Sir
           Roger
           himself
           ,
           and
           his
           brother
           ,
           and
           50
           prisoners
           with
           their
           armes
           and
           ammunition
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           an
           Agent
           of
           the
           most
           illustrious
           Queen
           of
           Sweden
           ,
           
           was
           admitted
           with
           honourable
           reception
           into
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           representative
           Body
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           England
           ,
           with
           his
           Letters
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           from
           the
           said
           most
           Royall
           Princesse
           ,
           which
           were
           ,
           then
           ,
           opened
           ,
           and
           after
           the
           translating
           of
           them
           out
           of
           the
           Latine-tongue
           ,
           in
           which
           they
           were
           writen
           ,
           they
           were
           read
           in
           Parliament
           ;
           The
           effect
           and
           substance
           of
           which
           ,
           was
           ,
           That
           the
           said
           thrice
           noble
           Queen
           of
           Swethland
           ,
           with
           her
           Nobles
           and
           whole
           State
           desired
           to
           associate
           themselves
           ,
           and
           to
           keep
           faire
           and
           loving
           correspondence
           with
           the
           Parliament
           
           and
           State
           of
           England
           ,
           and
           to
           enter
           into
           the
           Solemn
           League
           and
           Covenant
           with
           them
           ,
           for
           the
           mutuall
           defence
           of
           the
           true
           Reformed
           Protestant
           Religion
           .
           A
           rare
           mercy
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           thus
           to
           see
           another
           Protestant
           Kingdome
           desire
           to
           joyn
           with
           us
           in
           this
           blessed
           work
           of
           setting
           the
           Lord
           Christ
           upon
           his
           Throne
           ;
           as
           our
           most
           loyall
           and
           loving
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           have
           done
           ,
           to
           the
           high
           honour
           and
           glory
           of
           God
           and
           good
           of
           his
           Church
           .
           And
           with
           this
           so
           sweet
           a
           mercy
           I
           shall
           heer
           most
           fitly
           close
           up
           this
           moneths
           most
           famous
           blessings
           on
           this
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           the
           Parliaments
           honest
           and
           upright
           Cause
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           now
           therefore
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           mee
           intreat
           thee
           to
           make
           a
           little
           stay
           ,
           and
           therein
           to
           stand
           amazed
           at
           this
           even
           senseastonishing
           Parliamentary-wonder
           ,
           
           to
           see
           and
           consider
           in
           this
           one
           Moneths
           contemplation
           thereof
           ,
           this
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           thus
           still
           Vnconsumed
           ,
           I
           mean
           ,
           the
           Parliaments
           just
           Cause
           and
           quarrell
           ,
           in
           the
           middest
           of
           so
           many
           devouring
           flames
           of
           bloody
           bickerings
           ,
           and
           perfidious
           plots
           and
           trecheries
           as
           have
           been
           fore-mentioned
           ,
           to
           stand
           upright
           still
           undestroyed
           ;
           yea
           ,
           contrariwise
           more
           and
           more
           flourishingly
           and
           fairly
           corroborated
           and
           fixed
           at
           the
           root
           ,
           the
           blessing
           of
           him
           that
           dwells
           in
           the
           Bush
           ,
           thus
           ,
           admirably
           (
           still
           )
           preserving
           and
           protecting
           it
           from
           constantly
           contrived
           and
           intended
           ruine
           and
           destruction
           .
           Upon
           the
           serious
           sight
           and
           pious
           pondering
           whereof
           ,
           O
           what
           great
           cause
           ,
           have
           wee
           ,
           with
           holy
           David
           ,
           to
           break
           forth
           into
           a
           holy
           and
           hearty
           extasie
           of
           joy
           and
           admiration
           ,
           as
           wanting
           words
           to
           expresse
           sufficiently
           ,
           the
           many
           and
           mighty
           mercies
           of
           our
           God
           ,
           
           and
           to
           sing
           and
           say
           :
           
             How
             excellent
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             is
             thy
             loving
             kindenesse
             ,
             how
             powerfull
             is
             thy
             protection
             therefore
             the
             children
             of
             men
             put
             their
             trust
             under
             the
             shadow
             of
             thy
             wings
             .
             They
             are
             abundantly
             satisfied
             with
             the
             fatnesse
             of
             thy
             house
             ;
             and
             thou
             dost
             make
             them
             drink
             of
             the
             rivers
             of
             thy
             pleasure
             .
             And
             thou
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             art
             hee
             alone
             that
             dost
             encompasse
             us
             ,
             still
             ,
             with
             songs
             of
             deliverance
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           ,
           and
           set
           forward
           to
           the
           farther
           sight
           and
           contemplation
           of
           the
           succeeding
           wonders
           ,
           in
           and
           upon
           this
           our
           thus
           
             Burning
             Bush
          
           ,
           in
           this
           ensuing
           Moneth
           of
           January
           ,
           1644.
           
        
         
           ANd
           first
           ,
           
           I
           shall
           begin
           ,
           heer
           to
           remember
           my
           Reader
           ,
           that
           ,
           as
           God
           had
           lately
           before
           begun
           to
           cut
           off
           (
           in
           a
           Judiciary
           way
           )
           one
           most
           pestilent
           plotter
           and
           dangerous
           Malignant
           Incend●ary
           ,
           who
           (
           had
           not
           Gods
           gracious
           providence
           prevented
           )
           intended
           to
           have
           sorely
           and
           mischeivously
           increast
           the
           f●ames
           ,
           and
           utterly
           to
           
           have
           burnt
           down
           this
           onely-God-protected
           
             Parliament
             Bush
          
           ,
           I
           mean
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Alexander
             Carew
          
           ,
           who
           was
           executed
           on
           Tower-Hill
           ,
           in
           the
           preceding
           moneth
           of
           December
           ,
           for
           his
           intended
           treasonable
           plot
           against
           Plymouth
           :
           So
           ,
           now
           ,
           also
           on
           the
           second
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           ,
           being
           Thursday
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Hotham
          
           ,
           (
           though
           much
           means
           was
           used
           to
           save
           his
           life
           ;
           yet
           such
           was
           the
           admirable
           and
           commendable
           integrity
           and
           inflexible
           impartiality
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           in
           Parliament
           to
           doe
           justice
           ,
           where
           sentence
           was
           once
           past
           ,
           that
           even
           hee
           )
           was
           that
           foresaid
           day
           brought
           by
           the
           ,
           then
           ,
           Leivtenant
           of
           the
           Towre
           ,
           
           Alderman
           Pennington
           ,
           to
           the
           place
           of
           execution
           ,
           where
           hee
           justly
           suffered
           deserved
           death
           for
           his
           most
           trecherous
           intentions
           and
           endevours
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           to
           have
           betrayed
           Hull
           into
           the
           hands
           of
           the
           Enemy
           .
           Where
           also
           ,
           his
           Son
           Captain
           Hotham
           ,
           
           another
           complotter
           with
           his
           foresaid
           Father
           ,
           in
           the
           same
           design
           ,
           was
           also
           beheaded
           ,
           as
           a
           just
           reward
           to
           such
           pernicious
           Parracides
           and
           conspiring
           Catilines
           ,
           who
           ,
           thus
           ,
           would
           have
           rejoyced
           in
           the
           ruthlesse
           ripping
           up
           of
           the
           bowels
           of
           their
           dearest
           Mother
           ,
           their
           native
           Country
           .
           And
           heer
           also
           I
           may
           most
           fitly
           hint
           and
           suggest
           to
           the
           Reader
           ,
           another
           remarkable
           passage
           of
           like
           divine
           providence
           ,
           to
           the
           effect
           aforesaid
           ;
           namely
           ,
           that
           on
           the
           4
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           it
           pleased
           our
           most
           wise
           God
           to
           put
           it
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           most
           noble
           Peeres
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           
           that
           they
           should
           not
           only
           most
           sweetly
           concurre
           with
           the
           Honourable
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           in
           the
           amendments
           of
           the
           Directory
           for
           Gods
           pure
           Worship
           ,
           and
           passe
           the
           same
           ;
           and
           therewith
           to
           subjoyn
           an
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           for
           utterly
           taking
           away
           ,
           and
           quite
           abolishing
           of
           the
           Book
           of
           Common-Prayers
           :
           But
           that
           also
           the
           said
           most
           noble
           and
           pious
           Peeres
           (
           unwilling
           to
           part
           the
           Refiner
           from
           his
           Mettle
           ,
           I
           mean
           ,
           the
           Arch-Prelate
           of
           Canterbury
           ,
           from
           his
           purged
           Common-Prayer-Book
           )
           that
           therefore
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           Lords
           in
           Parliament
           should
           presently
           send
           2
           of
           the
           reverend
           Judges
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           with
           the
           message
           of
           their
           concurrence
           and
           resolution
           to
           proceed
           ,
           
           now
           ,
           effectually
           to
           the
           sentencing
           and
           condemnation
           of
           the
           Arch-Prelate
           of
           Canterbury
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           prime
           and
           Metropolitane
           heads
           and
           complotters
           against
           Church
           and
           State
           ;
           which
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           after
           this
           ,
           was
           followed
           to
           the
           full
           ,
           untill
           they
           had
           brought
           that
           base
           and
           bloody
           Bishop
           ,
           yea
           ,
           that
           most
           abominable
           and
           unparallelled
           hypocrite
           to
           his
           just
           execution
           ,
           in
           the
           cutting
           off
           of
           his
           most
           traiterous
           head
           also
           ,
           at
           the
           Towre-Hill
           ,
           whereof
           more
           anon
           in
           its
           more
           proper
           place
           .
           But
           ,
           heer
           ,
           by
           
           the
           way
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           Reader
           religiously
           to
           take
           notice
           of
           one
           remarkable
           note
           ,
           
           and
           observation
           heerin
           ,
           namely
           ,
           of
           the
           day
           on
           which
           it
           pleased
           the
           most
           wise
           providence
           of
           our
           God
           to
           order
           and
           appoint
           this
           seasonable
           concurrence
           of
           Both
           the
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           together
           for
           confirmation
           of
           those
           2
           great
           works
           of
           Piety
           and
           Justice
           ,
           viz.
           That
           it
           was
           just
           on
           the
           4
           of
           January
           ;
           That
           very
           day
           3
           yeares
           ,
           on
           which
           unhappy
           King
           Charles
           came
           in
           person
           into
           the
           Parliament
           with
           a
           multitude
           of
           armed
           Ruffians
           to
           effect
           such
           a
           bloody
           and
           desperate
           design
           as
           (
           had
           it
           taken
           effect
           )
           had
           made
           as
           bloody
           a
           peice
           of
           work
           ,
           as
           ever
           this
           Kingdom
           beheld
           ,
           and
           as
           had
           thereby
           established
           that
           pestilent
           Prelate
           ,
           with
           his
           Common-Prayer-Book
           ,
           and
           therewith
           ,
           especially
           ,
           the
           Popish
           faction
           (
           only
           masked
           under
           those
           poore
           Vizards
           )
           to
           a
           long
           and
           lustfull
           tyrannizing
           over
           the
           bodies
           and
           soules
           too
           of
           Gods
           dear
           Servants
           ,
           the
           Lord
           knows
           how
           long
           and
           lewdly
           .
           And
           now
           ,
           say
           ,
           ●ood
           Reader
           ,
           dost
           thou
           not
           already
           see
           in
           this
           remarkable
           passage
           〈◊〉
           providence
           ,
           a
           most
           beautifull
           and
           bountifull
           blessing
           of
           him
           that
           dwelt
           in
           the
           Bush
           ,
           upon
           this
           his
           
             Vnconsumed
             Burning
             Bush
          
           ,
           the
           Parliament
           ?
           But
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           that
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Winchester
           ,
           being
           much
           straitned
           of
           provisions
           by
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           quartered
           neer
           them
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           (
           there
           )
           went
           out
           to
           drain
           the
           Country
           of
           Cattle
           ,
           and
           to
           plunder
           the
           people
           ,
           and
           had
           got
           much
           plunder
           and
           Cattle
           from
           them
           ,
           but
           before
           they
           could
           get
           into
           Winchester
           with
           their
           prey
           ,
           
           Colonell
           Morleyes
           Troop
           met
           with
           them
           ,
           gave
           them
           a
           martiall
           salute
           ,
           routed
           them
           ,
           and
           rescued
           all
           the
           Cattle
           and
           plunder
           which
           they
           had
           got
           ,
           and
           took
           divers
           of
           the
           Enemies
           prisoners
           .
           Wee
           had
           also
           intelligence
           from
           Ailsbury
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           that
           they
           in
           that
           brave
           Garrison
           having
           notice
           of
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Kings
           Horse
           that
           were
           in
           the
           Country
           ,
           taking
           up
           plunder
           ,
           they
           made
           out
           to
           finde
           them
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           discovering
           them
           ,
           fell
           valiantly
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           surprized
           30
           or
           40
           of
           them
           ,
           stript
           them
           of
           their
           plunder
           ,
           and
           brought
           the
           prisoners
           to
           Ailsbury
           .
           And
           ,
           that
           ,
           shortly
           after
           this
           ,
           Colonell
           Martin
           ,
           the
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Governour
           of
           Ailsbury
           ,
           went
           forth
           and
           happily
           lit
           upon
           a
           whole
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           ,
           which
           was
           said
           to
           bee
           the
           Princes
           ,
           and
           singular
           good
           Horse
           they
           were
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           and
           well
           armed
           ;
           All
           which
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           hee
           totally
           surprized
           ,
           and
           brought
           safely
           into
           Ailsbury
           .
           Also
           ,
           that
           courageous
           Colonell
           Holborn
           had
           had
           some
           brave
           skirmishes
           in
           the
           Western
           
           parts
           ,
           with
           Gorings
           Horse
           ,
           and
           notwithstanding
           that
           the
           addition
           of
           strength
           came
           not
           unto
           him
           ,
           as
           was
           promised
           ,
           and
           which
           hee
           expected
           ;
           yet
           hee
           most
           valiantly
           attempted
           to
           fall
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           in
           their
           quarters
           ,
           bravely
           beat
           them
           ,
           and
           took
           divers
           of
           the
           Enemies
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           about
           200
           Horse
           ,
           and
           had
           not
           a
           crosse
           accident
           falne
           out
           and
           prevented
           him
           ,
           hee
           had
           certainly
           taken
           the
           Town
           of
           Bridgewater
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           ,
           wee
           had
           unquestionable
           information
           and
           assurance
           of
           a
           brave
           prize
           of
           Bristol
           ships
           taken
           at
           Sea
           ,
           by
           Captain
           Coachman
           ,
           a
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Sea-Captain
           ,
           
           testified
           in
           renowned
           Captain
           Swanleys
           Letter
           to
           the
           Earle
           of
           Warwick
           ,
           as
           a
           post-script
           of
           the
           said
           Letter
           ,
           wherein
           ,
           especially
           ,
           Captain
           Swanley
           ,
           certifies
           the
           foresaid
           renowned
           Earl
           of
           Warwick
           of
           a
           brave
           Victory
           obtained
           by
           Major
           Generall
           
             Laughorn
             ,
             viz.
          
           his
           taking
           of
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Cardigan
           in
           Wales
           ,
           with
           above
           an
           100
           Commanders
           and
           common
           Souldiers
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           armes
           and
           ammunition
           therein
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           surprizing
           of
           ●ivers
           eminent
           persons
           ,
           the
           Kings
           
           Irish-Commissioners
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Kings
           broad-Seal
           to
           treat
           with
           the
           barbarous
           and
           bloody
           Rebells
           of
           Ireland
           ,
           (
           King
           Charles
           his
           best
           Popish
           Subjects
           )
           about
           concluding
           a
           peace
           with
           them
           ,
           of
           all
           which
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           inserted
           the
           foresaid
           Letter
           it self
           ,
           under
           Captain
           Swanleyes
           own
           hand
           .
        
         
           
             
               The
               Copy
               of
               a
               Letter
               sent
               to
               the
               Right
               Honourable
               the
               Earl
               of
               Warwick
               ,
               from
               Captain
               
                 Richard
                 Swanley
              
               .
            
             
               
                 Right
                 Honourable
                 ,
              
            
             
               SInce
               my
               last
               of
               the
               20
               of
               November
               ,
               by
               Captain
               Green
               ,
               in
               the
               Dogger
               Beat
               ,
               Major
               Generall
               Laughorn
               ,
               keeping
               the
               field
               with
               such
               Forces
               as
               the
               indigency
               of
               the
               County
               gave
               a
               possibility
               of
               subsistence
               ,
               pretending
               for
               Carmarthen
               ,
               and
               lying
               still
               ,
               working
               by
               double
               policy
               to
               draw
               the
               hearts
               of
               the
               Inhabitants
               of
               Cardiganshire
               to
               the
               State
               ,
               and
               the
               force
               of
               Carmarthen
               with
               their
               adherents
               ,
               into
               the
               said
               Town
               for
               their
               d●fence
               and
               the
               indempnity
               of
               their
               adjacent
               Garrisons
               ,
               opportunely
               rose
               and
               advanced
               from
               his
               quarters
               to
               the
               Town
               of
               Cardigan
               ,
               whither
               the
               Country
               formerly
               invited
               him
               ,
               and
               made
               a
               party
               to
               assist
               the
               Generall
               to
               complete
               the
               designe
               inagitation
               ,
               and
               the
               Town
               (
               being
               faced
               at
               a
               distance
               )
               willingly
               surrendred
               and
               complyed
               .
               The
               Castle
               (
               being
               a
               considerable
               place
               ,
               ably
               manned
               ,
               having
               the
               Ordnance
               of
               the
               convert
               
               Frigot
               ,
               there
               shipwrackt
               )
               most
               obstinately
               stood
               out
               ,
               till
               a
               Demiculverin
               of
               brasse
               ,
               belonging
               to
               the
               Leopard
               ,
               was
               rounted
               ,
               and
               played
               3
               dayes
               upon
               them
               ,
               forcing
               a
               breach
               ,
               which
               was
               gallantly
               entred
               and
               made
               good
               by
               our
               party
               ,
               and
               the
               Castle
               stormed
               ;
               wherein
               were
               an
               100
               Commanders
               and
               Souldiers
               ,
               with
               their
               armes
               and
               good
               plunder
               ,
               not
               forgetting
               the
               Converts
               Ordnance
               ,
               thus
               returned
               by
               divine
               providence
               ,
               and
               works
               of
               mercy
               in
               a
               Commander
               ,
               adding
               honour
               to
               ●cts
               of
               Chivalry
               ;
               invited
               the
               Generall
               to
               give
               the
               Steward
               life
               ,
               who
               contemned
               quarter
               .
               The
               Town
               and
               Castle
               reduced
               ,
               and
               the
               Country
               in
               the
               major
               part
               (
               as
               conceived
               )
               well
               affected
               ;
               our
               Army
               advanced
               toward
               Newcastle
               ,
               the
               Enemies
               next
               Garrison
               ;
               which
               (
               as
               conceived
               )
               will
               bee
               slighted
               or
               quitted
               by
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               that
               County
               brought
               to
               a
               right
               understanding
               of
               their
               duty
               and
               Parliamentary
               just
               honour
               and
               proceedings
               .
               To
               God
               bee
               rendred
               the
               due
               praises
               of
               his
               mercies
               .
               Vessels
               of
               late
               have
               been
               designed
               to
               the
               well-affected
               Garrisons
               in
               Ireland
               ,
               but
               none
               (
               in
               regard
               of
               contrary
               windes
               )
               returned
               ;
               and
               shipping
               to
               ply
               up
               the
               Channell
               ,
               as
               high
               as
               Miniard
               ,
               have
               also
               been
               Commissionated
               to
               give
               intelligence
               and
               assistance
               to
               our
               Forces
               in
               those
               parts
               .
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Middletons
              
               Ma●azine
               of
               Amm●nition
               since
               disposed
               of
               to
               Leverpool
               .
               Nothing
               ,
               that
               by
               integrity
               and
               action
               may
               adde
               life
               to
               the
               publick
               good
               ,
               shall
               ,
               by
               Gods
               assistance
               ,
               bee
               wanting
               ,
               and
               my
               faithfull
               indevours
               shall
               comply
               with
               your
               Honours
               great
               trust
               ,
               whose
               happinesse
               shall
               ever
               consist
               ,
               my
               very
               good
               Lord
               ,
               to
               bee
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 and
                 faithfull
                 Servant
                 ,
                 Rich.
                 Swanley
                 .
              
               
                 Jan.
                 1.
                 1644.
                 
              
            
             
               
                 
                   Postscript
                   .
                
                 My
                 Lord
                 ,
                 In
                 the
                 night
                 of
                 this
                 date
                 ,
                 arrived
                 Captain
                 Coachman
                 ,
                 in
                 the
                 True-Love
                 ,
                 from
                 Leverpool
                 ;
                 I
                 have
                 herewith
                 presented
                 Colonell
                 Moores
                 Letter
                 from
                 thence
                 ,
                 who
                 brought
                 in
                 the
                 Content-prize
                 with
                 the
                 passengers
                 ,
                 as
                 per
                 list
                 .
                 I
                 have
                 included
                 a
                 paper
                 that
                 from
                 Dublin
                 ,
                 came
                 to
                 band
                 to
                 whom
                 I
                 can
                 yeeld
                 no
                 complyance
                 for
                 want
                 of
                 Ammunition
                 .
                 Pray
                 take
                 present
                 order
                 to
                 supply
                 mee
                 with
                 Ammunition
                 ,
                 and
                 all
                 stores
                 ,
                 otherwise
                 I
                 shall
                 burthen
                 the
                 State
                 and
                 bee
                 disabled
                 to
                 doe
                 Service
                 .
              
               
                 
                   A
                   List
                   of
                   Passengers
                   Names
                   taken
                   in
                   the
                   Content-prize
                   bound
                   for
                   Dublin
                   ,
                   by
                   Captain
                   Coachman
                   ,
                   in
                   the
                   True-Love
                   .
                
                 
                   The
                   Lord
                   Brabison
                   .
                
                 
                   Sir
                   
                     Henry
                     Titchburn
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Sir
                   
                     James
                     Ware.
                  
                   
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   
                     Robert
                     Price
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   
                     Tho.
                     Williams
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   
                     John
                     Smith
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   
                     Alex.
                     Nugent
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   
                     Rich.
                     Holland
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   
                     Patr.
                     Pue
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   With
                   their
                   Servants
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
         
           All
           which
           are
           to
           bee
           sent
           to
           the
           State
           ,
           being
           of
           considerable
           force
           ,
           with
           the
           first
           conveniency
           in
           the
           Honour
           ,
           by
           Captain
           Seaman
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   An
                   Extract
                   out
                   of
                   a
                   Letter
                   writen
                   by
                   Captain
                   
                     William
                     Smith
                  
                   ,
                   to
                   the
                   Lord
                   high
                   Admirall
                   ,
                   from
                   aboard
                   the
                   Ship
                   called
                   the
                   Swallow
                   in
                   Milford
                   Haven
                   ,
                   touching
                   the
                   taking
                   of
                   Cardigan
                   Town
                   and
                   Castle
                   .
                
                 
                   AFter
                   many
                   great
                   raines
                   which
                   have
                   fallen
                   in
                   these
                   parts
                   (
                   which
                   was
                   no
                   invitation
                   for
                   a
                   Souldier
                   to
                   lye
                   in
                   the
                   fields
                   )
                   yet
                   such
                   was
                   the
                   gallantry
                   of
                   Major
                   Generall
                   Laughorne
                   ,
                   to
                   promote
                   the
                   Cause
                   in
                   hand
                   ,
                   that
                   the
                   Almighty
                   no
                   sooner
                   crowned
                   his
                   desires
                   with
                   a
                   happy
                   season
                   ,
                   but
                   in
                   a
                   gratefull
                   acknowledgement
                   ,
                   hee
                   placed
                   a
                   Garrison
                   in
                   Laughorn
                   castle
                   ,
                   and
                   from
                   thence
                   marched
                   towards
                   Cardigan
                   ,
                   with
                   about
                   500
                   Horse
                   ,
                   and
                   300
                   Foot
                   ;
                   and
                   on
                   the
                   21
                   of
                   December
                   1644.
                   hee
                   sate
                   down
                   before
                   Cardigan
                   castle
                   ,
                   demanding
                   a
                   surrender
                   thereof
                   for
                   the
                   service
                   of
                   the
                   King
                   and
                   Parliament
                   :
                   But
                   Major
                   Slaughter
                   who
                   commanded
                   in
                   che●f
                   ,
                   replyed
                   ,
                   hee
                   held
                   that
                   Castle
                   for
                   the
                   service
                   of
                   the
                   King
                   ,
                   and
                   so
                   long
                   as
                   hee
                   had
                   life
                   hee
                   would
                   keep
                   it
                   for
                   his
                   Majesty
                   ,
                   (
                   though
                   therein
                   hee
                   was
                   not
                   a
                   man
                   of
                   his
                   word
                   .
                   )
                   After
                   three
                   dayes
                   siege
                   ,
                   the
                   Major
                   Generall
                   perceiving
                   all
                   further
                   attempts-would
                   bee
                   in
                   vain
                   ,
                   unlesse
                   a
                   breach
                   could
                   bee
                   forced
                   ,
                   and
                   having
                   no
                   Artillery
                   with
                   him
                   ,
                   hee
                   forthwith
                   gave
                   order
                   the
                   Demy-Culverin
                   should
                   bee
                   brought
                   from
                   Laughorn
                   ,
                   which
                   with
                   much
                   difficulty
                   and
                   industry
                   came
                   safe
                   to
                   Cardigan
                   ,
                   and
                   being
                   placed
                   to
                   the
                   best
                   advantage
                   he
                   fell
                   to
                   battery
                   .
                
                 
                   The
                   Enemy
                   within
                   the
                   Castle-yard
                   cast
                   up
                   a
                   half
                   moon
                   some
                   distance
                   from
                   the
                   place
                   on
                   which
                   the
                   Demi-Culverin
                   played
                   ,
                   in
                   which
                   they
                   placed
                   their
                   great
                   Gunnes
                   laden
                   with
                   Ca●e-shot
                   ,
                   that
                   in
                   case
                   a
                   breach
                   should
                   ●ee
                   made
                   those
                   Gunnes
                   might
                   disanimate
                   our
                   men
                   in
                   entring
                   ,
                   or
                   perform
                   suddain
                   execution
                   on
                   them
                   :
                   Our
                   men
                   plying
                   the
                   Demi-Culverin
                   ,
                   forced
                   a
                   breach
                   ,
                   and
                   being
                   full
                   of
                   resolution
                   entred
                   ,
                   running
                   in
                   the
                   mouth
                   of
                   their
                   Guns
                   ,
                   recovered
                   the
                   half
                   moon
                   ,
                   where
                   the
                   Enemy
                   ,
                   as
                   men
                   bereft
                   of
                   all
                   sense
                   ,
                   having
                   not
                   the
                   power
                   to
                   give
                   fire
                   to
                   their
                   Guns
                   ,
                   although
                   the
                   Linstocks
                   were
                   in
                   their
                   hands
                   ready
                   lighted
                   ,
                   cast
                   down
                   all
                   their
                   armes
                   ,
                   and
                   cryed
                   for
                   quarter
                   ,
                   the
                   which
                   was
                   granted
                   ●
                   from
                   thence
                   wee
                   entred
                   the
                   Castle
                   and
                   took
                   Prisoner
                   Major
                   Slaughter
                   and
                   his
                   wife
                   ,
                   one
                   Captain
                   Vaughan
                   ,
                   with
                   their
                   Leivtenant
                   and
                   Ensigne
                   ,
                   one
                   Doctor
                   ▪
                   
                   Taylor
                   a
                   Divine
                   with
                   about
                   an
                   100
                   common
                   Souldiers
                   ,
                   six
                   great
                   Guns
                   ,
                   a
                   150
                   Armes
                   ,
                   a
                   quantity
                   of
                   powder
                   ,
                   ball
                   ,
                   and
                   other
                   provisions
                   ,
                   and
                   this
                   was
                   done
                   the
                   29
                   of
                   December
                   last
                   .
                
                 
                   On
                   the
                   4
                   of
                   January
                   ,
                   Generall
                   Gerrard
                   sat
                   down
                   before
                   the
                   Castle
                   with
                   about
                   1200
                   horse
                   ,
                   and
                   1300
                   foot
                   ;
                   Major
                   Generall
                   Laughorn
                   recruted
                   his
                   forces
                   to
                   about
                   600
                   horse
                   ,
                   and
                   300
                   foot
                   ,
                   and
                   advanced
                   towards
                   Cardigan
                   to
                   redeem
                   his
                   friends
                   ,
                   who
                   were
                   in
                   the
                   Castle
                   ,
                   out
                   of
                   the
                   power
                   of
                   the
                   Enemy
                   ;
                   Leivtenant
                   Colonell
                   Powell
                   in
                   the
                   night
                   sent
                   a
                   Souldier
                   who
                   swum
                   through
                   the
                   river
                   ,
                   and
                   informed
                   Major
                   Generall
                   ●●ughorn
                   ,
                   that
                   unlesse
                   hee
                   could
                   releive
                   the
                   Castle
                   ,
                   within
                   eight
                   dayes
                   ▪
                   hee
                   should
                   bee
                   enforced
                   to
                   surrender
                   it
                   for
                   want
                   of
                   Victuals
                   ,
                   and
                   Ammunition
                   ,
                   which
                   hee
                   beleeved
                   might
                   bee
                   supplyed
                   ,
                   if
                   some
                   Seamen
                   versed
                   in
                   managing
                   a
                   water
                   sight
                   ,
                   and
                   climing
                   up
                   rocks
                   were
                   employed
                   ;
                   So
                   120
                   Seamen
                   were
                   sent
                   ,
                   who
                   after
                   a
                   veiw
                   had
                   of
                   the
                   place
                   ,
                   undertook
                   it
                   ,
                   which
                   was
                   performed
                   on
                   this
                   wise
                   :
                   A
                   boat
                   laden
                   with
                   provisions
                   was
                   placed
                   in
                   the
                   middle
                   between
                   foure
                   boats
                   on
                   each
                   side
                   ,
                   two
                   of
                   which
                   were
                   manned
                   with
                   Seamen
                   ,
                   who
                   in
                   flanks
                   faced
                   both
                   ways
                   ,
                   plying
                   their
                   Mu●kets
                   on
                   the
                   Enemy
                   ,
                   who
                   from
                   the
                   shore
                   played
                   on
                   them
                   with
                   about
                   300
                   Musketters
                   ,
                   yet
                   our
                   Seamen
                   gallantly
                   proceeded
                   ,
                   put
                   all
                   the
                   provisions
                   into
                   the
                   Castle
                   ,
                   and
                   returned
                   without
                   the
                   losse
                   of
                   one
                   man
                   ,
                   onely
                   two
                   slightly
                   wounded
                   .
                   After
                   this
                   Colonell
                   Laughorn
                   having
                   drawn
                   his
                   foot
                   into
                   a
                   body
                   ,
                   being
                   with
                   our
                   Seamen
                   in
                   all
                   about
                   350.
                   hee
                   encouraged
                   them
                   to
                   give
                   an
                   assault
                   on
                   the
                   Town
                   ;
                   which
                   after
                   some
                   debate
                   was
                   attempted
                   ,
                   and
                   on
                   the
                   22
                   of
                   January
                   last
                   ,
                   our
                   foot
                   forced
                   their
                   passage
                   over
                   the
                   Bridge
                   ,
                   in
                   which
                   wee
                   lost
                   but
                   one
                   man
                   ,
                   and
                   having
                   beaten
                   the
                   Euemy
                   from
                   their
                   first
                   guard
                   ,
                   they
                   pressed
                   on
                   to
                   the
                   second
                   ,
                   which
                   they
                   also
                   took
                   ,
                   and
                   pursuing
                   the
                   victory
                   beat
                   them
                   out
                   of
                   their
                   main
                   guard
                   ,
                   which
                   was
                   at
                   the
                   Market
                   place
                   ,
                   and
                   then
                   out
                   of
                   the
                   Church
                   ,
                   where
                   our
                   forces
                   took
                   two
                   brasse
                   Demi-Culverins
                   ,
                   which
                   Gerrard
                   brought
                   from
                   Bristoll
                   ,
                   with
                   some
                   Powder
                   ,
                   ball
                   ,
                   and
                   all
                   their
                   provisions
                   ,
                   and
                   following
                   the
                   Enemy
                   ,
                   beat
                   them
                   all
                   out
                   of
                   the
                   Town
                   ,
                   and
                   so
                   wee
                   are
                   now
                   Masters
                   both
                   of
                   the
                   Town
                   and
                   Castle
                   .
                   Of
                   the
                   enemy
                   were
                   slain
                   in
                   the
                   place
                   85
                   besides
                   those
                   that
                   were
                   slain
                   before
                   the
                   Castle
                   ,
                   100
                   prisoners
                   were
                   taken
                   ,
                   and
                   their
                   whole
                   Forces
                   routed
                   ,
                   and
                   I
                   beleive
                   in
                   their
                   flight
                   they
                   never
                   looked
                   behinde
                   them
                   ,
                   untill
                   they
                   came
                   to
                   Castle
                   Emlyne
                   ,
                   which
                   is
                   six
                   miles
                   from
                   Cardigan
                   .
                   In
                   the
                   ▪
                   Town
                   wee
                   also
                   took
                   250
                   Armes
                   .
                   I
                   have
                   not
                   heard
                   since
                   these
                   unhappy
                   differences
                   began
                   in
                   this
                   Kingdom
                   ,
                   
                   that
                   the
                   hand
                   of
                   the
                   Almighty
                   hath
                   more
                   visibly
                   appeared
                   in
                   giving
                   so
                   great
                   victories
                   to
                   so
                   small
                   a
                   handfull
                   ,
                   than
                   hath
                   been
                   manifested
                   in
                   these
                   parts
                   ,
                   and
                   therfore
                   to
                   his
                   own
                   power
                   wee
                   attribute
                   all
                   the
                   praise
                   and
                   glory
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           But
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           ,
           the
           proud
           and
           most
           pestilently
           pernicious
           Arch-Prelate
           of
           
             Canterbury
             ,
             William
             Laud
          
           ,
           that
           Arch
           Traytor
           to
           the
           Church
           and
           State
           ,
           to
           God
           and
           all
           good
           men
           ,
           yea
           ,
           that
           Arch
           Incendiary
           (
           together
           with
           his
           brother
           Strafford
           )
           of
           3
           Kingdomes
           ,
           
           after
           a
           long
           ,
           and
           most
           full
           and
           fair
           tryall
           (
           as
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Mr.
           
             William
             Prynn
          
           ,
           hath
           in
           his
           famous
           History
           of
           this
           Arch
           Prelates
           Life
           and
           ●●eath
           ,
           and
           Tryall
           ,
           most
           abundantly
           cleared
           to
           all
           the
           world
           )
           being
           most
           justly
           and
           worthily
           condemned
           by
           the
           most
           honourable
           
             House
             of
             Peeres
          
           ,
           to
           bee
           hanged
           ,
           drawn
           and
           quartered
           ,
           as
           a
           Traytor
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           yet
           upon
           his
           Petition
           ,
           that
           kinde
           of
           death
           was
           altered
           ,
           and
           hee
           beheaded
           (
           as
           the
           rest
           of
           his
           Trayterous
           companions
           )
           upon
           the
           Towre-Hill
           .
           Of
           whom
           ,
           all
           I
           will
           say
           ,
           at
           this
           time
           (
           having
           said
           so
           much
           already
           of
           him
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           his
           wretched
           rabble
           of
           Traytors
           ,
           in
           my
           Second
           Part
           of
           
             The
             Looking-Glasse
             for
             Malignants
          
           )
           shall
           bee
           onely
           this
           ;
           That
           his
           constant
           pride
           and
           impudence
           ,
           considered
           wherwith
           hee
           swelled
           in
           his
           whole
           life
           ,
           and
           wherewith
           hee
           jetted
           even
           to
           the
           Scaffold
           ,
           to
           his
           deaths
           Block
           ,
           manifested
           in
           his
           pert
           ,
           yea
           ,
           and
           malepert
           gesture
           ,
           spruce
           and
           neat
           apparell
           ,
           unparallelled
           bold
           countenance
           ,
           and
           confidence
           in
           his
           whole
           carriage
           ,
           even
           to
           his
           very
           minute
           of
           Death
           ;
           his
           most
           audacious
           and
           hypocriticall
           Preaching
           ,
           (
           or
           most
           properly
           ,
           prating
           )
           for
           almost
           an
           houre
           together
           before
           his
           death
           ,
           in
           most
           egregiously
           jugling
           and
           justifying
           his
           whole
           life
           ,
           and
           all
           his
           most
           accursed
           and
           abominable
           works
           of
           darknesse
           ,
           and
           that
           ,
           to
           the
           very
           death
           ;
           (
           
             O
             nefanda
             ,
             &
             inaudita
             audacia
             ,
             &
             execrabilis
             durities
             !
          
           )
           all
           which
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           most
           seriously
           and
           sadly
           considered
           ,
           O
           how
           justly
           and
           most
           properly
           applyable
           to
           this
           wretohed
           Arch
           Prelate
           is
           that
           most
           terrible
           and
           frightfull
           judgement
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           mentioned
           by
           the
           Prophet
           .
           
             Make
             the
             heart
             of
             this
             man
             fat
             ,
          
           
           
             and
             make
             his
             eares
             heavy
             ,
             and
             shut
             his
             eyes
             ;
             lest
             hee
             see
             with
             his
             eyes
             ,
             and
             bear
             with
             his
             eares
             ,
             and
             understand
             with
             his
             heart
             ,
             and
             should
             convert
             and
             bee
             healed
             .
          
           This
           unquestionably
           ,
           was
           this
           most
           miserable
           mans
           condition
           ;
           for
           a
           most
           proud
           and
           hypocriticall
           crafty
           Tyrant
           and
           persecutor
           of
           Gods
           Saints
           hee
           lived
           ,
           and
           a
           most
           obdurate
           and
           marble-hearted
           Atheist
           hee
           also
           impudently
           &
           impenitently
           dyed
           .
           Giving
           us
           all
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdom
           ,
           yea
           ,
           all
           over
           
           the
           3
           whole
           Kingdoms
           ,
           great
           &
           just
           cause
           heartily
           to
           blesse
           the
           Lord
           for
           his
           righteousnesse
           and
           justice
           heerin
           ,
           &
           happily
           fulfilling
           that
           of
           wise
           King
           Solomon
           ,
           or
           rather
           of
           the
           Lord
           by
           him
           .
           
             When
             the
             wicked
             perish
             there
             is
             shouting
             and
             joy
             among
             the
             people
             .
          
           
           And
           truely
           so
           it
           justly
           was
           with
           us
           at
           this
           wicked
           mans
           death
           :
           For
           ,
           truely
           ,
           as
           Queen
           Elizabeth
           once
           said
           ,
           when
           shee
           was
           freed
           from
           distresse
           ,
           by
           Queen
           Maries
           death
           ,
           and
           the
           persecuting
           Popish
           Bishops
           clapt
           up
           in
           prison
           .
           O
           ,
           said
           shee
           ,
           it
           is
           merry
           with
           Lambs
           when
           Wolves
           are
           shut
           up
           :
           so
           say
           I
           ,
           it
           was
           happy
           for
           us
           ,
           poore
           Lambs
           ,
           when
           this
           Wolf
           was
           thus
           taken
           from
           us
           .
           For
           truely
           ,
           ever
           since
           this
           his
           just
           execution
           (
           what
           ever
           the
           Court-Cabinet
           Prognosticators
           falsly
           affirmed
           )
           God
           hath
           admirably
           blessed
           our
           Armies
           ,
           and
           the
           whole
           work
           of
           intended
           Reformation
           .
           But
           now
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           were
           credibly
           assured
           by
           Letters
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdoms
           ,
           
           as
           also
           Major
           Generall
           Browns
           own
           Letter
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           Robert
           Earl
           of
           Essex
           ,
           then
           Lord
           Generall
           ,
           of
           a
           most
           brave
           victory
           ,
           and
           famous
           defeat
           obtained
           over
           ,
           and
           given
           to
           our
           Enemies
           ,
           the
           Kings
           forces
           ,
           at
           Abbington
           ,
           by
           the
           said
           renowned
           and
           most
           active
           and
           loyall
           Major
           Generall
           ;
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           to
           give
           the
           Reader
           ,
           for
           his
           fuller
           satisfaction
           and
           content
           ,
           in
           a
           Letter
           writen
           by
           religious
           Colonell
           Harsnet
           ,
           to
           his
           worthy
           Friend
           Captain
           Jones
           ,
           in
           London
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               
               I
               have
               had
               a
               longing
               desire
               to
               requite
               your
               love
               ,
               in
               giving
               mee
               a
               relation
               of
               that
               famous
               fight
               at
               Alford
               ,
               but
               never
               ,
               till
               now
               ,
               could
               meet
               with
               an
               opportunity
               .
               But
               something
               the
               Lord
               hath
               ,
               now
               ,
               I
               say
               ,
               vouchsafed
               worthy
               the
               relation
               to
               our
               worthy
               Friends
               at
               London
               .
               I
               came
               on
               Friday
               night
               from
               Henly
               ,
               with
               our
               Company
               that
               came
               with
               us
               from
               London
               .
               Some
               others
               of
               our
               Garrison
               ,
               whom
               wee
               found
               at
               Reading
               ,
               after
               midnight
               ,
               past
               with
               us
               very
               quietly
               by
               
                 Walling
                 ford
              
               ,
               and
               so
               about
               3
               of
               the
               clock
               ,
               came
               safe
               to
               Abbington
               ,
               seeing
               none
               in
               our
               way
               to
               trouble
               us
               ;
               but
               having
               been
               not
               above
               3
               houres
               there
               ,
               wee
               had
               an
               allarm
               from
               the
               same
               way
               wee
               came
               ,
               
               which
               was
               about
               half
               a
               mile
               from
               us
               in
               Oxfordshire
               ,
               called
               Cullumbridge
               ,
               which
               the
               Enemy
               possest
               themselves
               of
               ,
               before
               wee
               had
               time
               to
               draw
               forth
               any
               party
               to
               charge
               them
               ;
               There
               were
               parties
               from
               Oxon
               and
               from
               Wallingford
               ,
               Prince
               Rupert
               Commanding
               in
               cheif
               ,
               with
               whom
               was
               his
               brother
               Prince
               Maurice
               ,
               Sir
               ▪
               
                 Henry
                 Gage
              
               ,
               Governour
               of
               Oxford
               ,
               and
               many
               other
               great
               Commanders
               ;
               Their
               forces
               were
               supposed
               to
               bee
               in
               all
               ,
               about
               
               3000
               Horse
               and
               foot
               with
               2
               peices
               of
               Ordnance
               .
               
               Behinde
               the
               foresaid
               .
               Bridge
               was
               a
               great
               hill
               with
               many
               hedges
               ,
               which
               they
               had
               lined
               with
               Musketteers
               ,
               to
               the
               great
               annoyance
               of
               our
               men
               .
               But
               our
               noble
               Major
               Generall
               upon
               hearing
               of
               the
               allarm
               ,
               Commanded
               our
               men
               to
               Armes
               ,
               which
               was
               cheerfully
               obeyed
               ;
               and
               by
               parties
               were
               drawn
               along
               the
               Cawsie
               ,
               that
               led
               from
               the
               Town
               to
               the
               Bridge
               (
               Medows
               overflowed
               with
               water
               being
               on
               both
               sides
               )
               and
               comming
               to
               charge
               them
               at
               the
               Bridge
               ,
               
               the
               Enemy
               stoutly
               opposed
               us
               ,
               but
               to
               their
               losse
               ;
               whereupon
               wee
               had
               2
               Drakes
               commanded
               thither
               ,
               and
               our
               men
               cheerfully
               wading
               into
               the
               water
               ,
               on
               both
               sides
               ,
               did
               so
               pelt
               them
               ,
               while
               the
               Drakes
               plaid
               upon
               the
               Bridge
               ,
               that
               after
               4
               houres
               fight
               wee
               drove
               them
               from
               the
               Bridge
               and
               the
               Hedges
               ,
               
               and
               forced
               them
               to
               a
               retreat
               ,
               and
               wee
               having
               got
               the
               Bridge
               (
               which
               being
               of
               Stone
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               had
               partly
               broken
               down
               )
               yet
               our
               men
               got
               over
               ,
               Commanded
               by
               Major
               Bradberry
               ,
               
               Major
               to
               Colonell
               Sparrows
               Regiment
               of
               Essex
               ,
               at
               the
               entring
               over
               which
               Bridge
               hee
               was
               slain
               ,
               but
               in
               this
               hot
               bickering
               ,
               wee
               lost
               not
               above
               8
               or
               10
               men
               ,
               at
               the
               most
               ,
               and
               so
               the
               Enemy
               was
               forced
               to
               a
               shamefull
               retreat
               .
               The
               fight
               began
               betimes
               in
               the
               morning
               ,
               at
               which
               instant
               there
               was
               a
               party
               of
               70
               or
               80
               horse
               from
               Farrington
               to
               set
               upon
               our
               horse
               ,
               quartered
               at
               a
               Village
               called
               Brayton
               in
               Barkeshire
               ,
               on
               the
               other
               side
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               about
               2
               miles
               off
               .
               The
               Enemy
               was
               ,
               there
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Major
               
                 Hatton
                 Farmer
              
               ,
               Major
               of
               the
               Princes
               Regiment
               ;
               our
               Horse
               carryed
               themselves
               very
               courageously
               ▪
               beat
               the
               Enemy
               out
               of
               their
               quarter
               ,
               and
               pursued
               them
               within
               a
               mile
               of
               Farrington
               ,
               and
               killed
               the
               Major
               with
               divers
               others
               ,
               
               and
               mortally
               wounded
               the
               Captain
               Leivtenant
               of
               the
               Princes
               Regiment
               ,
               took
               many
               of
               the
               men
               and
               horse
               ,
               among
               whom
               were
               5
               Irish
               men
               ,
               whom
               wee
               hanged
               ,
               the
               same
               day
               in
               the
               Market-place
               ,
               and
               not
               above
               12
               of
               these
               horse
               got
               into
               Farringdon
               ,
               
               the
               rest
               were
               all
               slain
               or
               taken
               without
               the
               losse
               of
               any
               one
               of
               our
               men
               or
               horse
               .
               Their
               intent
               was
               ,
               as
               wee
               were
               informed
               by
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               a
               Trumpeter
               (
               who
               that
               evening
               came
               from
               Oxford
               ,
               to
               desire
               the
               Majors
               body
               )
               that
               the
               horse
               should
               give
               us
               an
               allarm
               on
               the
               one
               side
               ,
               
               whiles
               the
               foot
               stormed
               us
               on
               the
               other
               ;
               And
               another
               that
               then
               came
               from
               Oxford
               gave
               our
               Major
               Generall
               information
               ,
               and
               both
               of
               them
               affirmed
               that
               wee
               slew
               in
               this
               fight
               Sir
               
                 Henry
                 Gage
              
               ,
               Governour
               of
               Oxford
               ,
               and
               many
               other
               Gentlemen
               of
               great
               quality
               ,
               and
               in
               particular
               that
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Lower
               ,
               Deputy
               Governour
               of
               Wallingford
               
               was
               also
               slain
               .
               I
               am
               confident
               the
               Enemy
               had
               a
               great
               advantage
               of
               us
               ,
               by
               the
               bridge
               and
               hills
               ,
               yet
               the
               Lord
               fought
               for
               us
               ,
               and
               hath
               graciously
               delivered
               us
               out
               of
               their
               hands
               ,
               for
               which
               wee
               desire
               Thanks
               may
               bee
               generally
               given
               to
               the
               Lord
               of
               Hoasts
               ,
               and
               God
               of
               Battles
               ,
               and
               in
               particular
               for
               preserving
               us
               also
               in
               our
               safe
               passage
               to
               Abbington
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               being
               upon
               their
               march
               so
               neer
               us
               ,
               and
               had
               they
               taken
               us
               ,
               it
               would
               have
               occasioned
               great
               triumph
               in
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               
               there
               being
               of
               us
               4
               Colonells
               ,
               besides
               other
               Captains
               and
               Commanders
               .
               Our
               Major
               Generall
               ,
               Dr.
               Wilson
               and
               Quarter
               Master
               Generall
               Burrowes
               remember
               their
               loves
               to
               you
               ,
               and
               would
               have
               given
               you
               a
               touch
               heerof
               ,
               but
               that
               I
               undertook
               to
               save
               them
               that
               labour
               .
               I
               pray
               you
               acquaint
               our
               Friends
               heerwith
               ,
               as
               having
               exprest
               nothing
               but
               what
               I
               know
               to
               bee
               truth
               .
            
             
               One
               of
               the
               Messengers
               from
               Oxford
               informed
               us
               that
               Prince
               Rupert
               engaged
               himself
               to
               the
               King
               and
               Lords
               ,
               with
               many
               vowes
               and
               protestations
               ,
               
               yea
               ,
               and
               execrations
               too
               ,
               
                 That
                 hee
                 would
                 dine
                 the
                 next
                 Sunday
                 in
                 .
              
               Abbington
               ,
               
                 and
                 that
                 hee
                 would
                 bee
                 Master
                 of
                 it
                 by
              
               12
               
                 a
                 clock
                 that
                 morning
              
               ,
               forgetting
               that
               of
               A●ab
               to
               
                 Benhadad
                 ;
                 Let
                 not
                 him
                 that
                 girdeth
                 on
                 his
                 harnesse
                 boast
                 himself
                 ,
                 as
                 hee
                 that
                 putteth
                 it
                 off
                 .
              
               But
               missing
               his
               hopes
               ,
               and
               the
               Governour
               of
               Oxford
               being
               also
               slain
               ,
               hee
               was
               ashamed
               to
               march
               triumphantly
               into
               Oxford
               ,
               with
               the
               forces
               that
               returned
               ,
               but
               came
               sneaking
               in
               privately
               another
               way
               ;
               where
               the
               Lords
               mocking
               him
               askt
               him
               where
               was
               Abbington
               ,
               
               which
               hee
               boasted
               hee
               would
               so
               suddainly
               have
               .
               But
               wee
               ,
               I
               say
               ,
               gave
               them
               such
               a
               breakfast
               ,
               as
               that
               it
               was
               beleeved
               hee
               would
               have
               little
               stomach
               ,
               thereafter
               to
               come
               and
               visit
               our
               noble
               Major
               Generall
               .
               Wee
               could
               not
               ,
               for
               want
               of
               horse
               ,
               pursue
               the
               victory
               ;
               Colonell
               Fynes
               having
               left
               us
               ,
               and
               I
               think
               God
               would
               not
               vouchsafe
               to
               do
               him
               so
               much
               honour
               as
               to
               bee
               present
               at
               so
               noble
               an
               exploit
               .
               For
               the
               number
               of
               ours
               slain
               ,
               I
               have
               already
               given
               you
               an
               account
               .
               The
               number
               of
               the
               slain
               of
               the
               Enemy
               was
               not
               certainly
               known
               when
               I
               wrote
               this
               ;
               the
               Country
               reported
               3
               or
               4
               Cart-loads
               of
               dead
               and
               wounded
               corps
               to
               bee
               taken
               with
               them
               ,
               besides
               many
               that
               were
               drowned
               ,
               and
               others
               that
               were
               thrown
               in
               after
               they
               were
               slain
               ,
               and
               some
               found
               dead
               upon
               the
               place
               .
            
             
               
                 Sam.
                 Harsnet
                 .
              
               
                 Abbington
                 
                   this
                   12.
                   of
                   Jan.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           heer
           also
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           Reader
           to
           take
           notice
           ,
           that
           this
           brave
           Victory
           was
           thus
           happily
           obtained
           ,
           the
           very
           next
           day
           after
           
           that
           judgement
           was
           given
           upon
           that
           egregious
           and
           abominable
           hypocrite
           and
           atheist
           ,
           and
           most
           pestilent
           Incendiary
           the
           Arch
           Prelate
           of
           Canterbury
           :
           
           And
           that
           on
           the
           very
           same
           day
           also
           wee
           had
           the
           certain
           information
           of
           those
           brave
           Victories
           and
           rich
           prizes
           ,
           forementioned
           by
           renowned
           Captain
           Swanley
           ,
           specified
           in
           his
           Letter
           to
           the
           noble
           Earl
           of
           Warwick
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           instant
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           especially
           by
           an
           Expresse
           from
           the
           Lord
           Roberts
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           that
           that
           most
           impious
           and
           impudent
           rotten-hearted
           Apostate
           Skellum
           Greenvill
           ,
           having
           gathered
           all
           the
           forces
           hee
           could
           raise
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           and
           other
           parts
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           did
           about
           the
           10
           of
           January
           ,
           1644.
           about
           eleven
           of
           the
           clock
           at
           night
           ,
           alarm
           the
           works
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           in
           4
           severall
           places
           ,
           at
           once
           ,
           with
           neer
           6000
           men
           ,
           
           whereby
           ,
           after
           a
           very
           hot
           dispute
           the
           Enemy
           became
           Masters
           of
           the
           4
           great
           works
           of
           the
           Town
           ;
           out
           of
           two
           of
           which
           they
           were
           quickly
           beaten
           ,
           but
           held
           the
           third
           ,
           called
           
             Little
             Penny-quick
          
           ,
           and
           began
           to
           scale
           or
           rather
           digge
           down
           ,
           another
           fort
           called
           
             Great
             Penny-quick
          
           :
           But
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           by
           the
           admirable
           courage
           of
           the
           Commanders
           and
           Garrison-Souldiers
           they
           were
           quite
           beaten
           out
           of
           that
           too
           ,
           with
           great
           losse
           unto
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           leaving
           75
           of
           their
           men
           dead
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           
           and
           (
           at
           last
           )
           4
           times
           as
           many
           more
           slain
           in
           this
           Service
           ,
           besides
           many
           hundreds
           wounded
           :
           For
           ,
           as
           soon
           as
           they
           were
           beaten
           off
           from
           the
           3
           works
           ,
           the
           Plymouth
           men
           who
           behaved
           themselves
           with
           extraordinary
           gallantry
           ,
           invironed
           the
           fourth
           work
           (
           whereinto
           our
           men
           had
           got
           ,
           partly
           by
           digging
           and
           undermining
           ,
           and
           partly
           by
           scaling
           )
           and
           the
           Enemy
           within
           it
           ,
           who
           seeing
           themselves
           so
           suddainly
           beset
           and
           ensnared
           (
           as
           it
           were
           )
           in
           their
           so
           late
           and
           so
           sure
           seeming
           gotten
           prize
           ,
           instantly
           surrendered
           it
           upon
           quarter
           for
           their
           lives
           .
           In
           this
           brave
           bickering
           there
           were
           also
           many
           prisoners
           taken
           and
           much
           armes
           ;
           the
           victory
           was
           very
           great
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemy
           by
           it
           ,
           much
           discouraged
           ,
           Let
           our
           God
           alone
           therefore
           have
           the
           greater
           praise
           and
           glory
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           18
           instant
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           information
           again
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           valiant
           Colonell
           Holborns
           taking
           in
           of
           
           Sydenbam-House
           ,
           
           in
           which
           hee
           had
           neer
           an
           100
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           ,
           was
           one
           Captain
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           ,
           and
           other
           Officers
           in
           armes
           together
           with
           some
           other
           persons
           of
           quality
           ;
           And
           hee
           surprized
           also
           the
           High-Sheriffe
           of
           Somersetshire
           ,
           and
           ten
           
           Commissioners
           of
           Array
           with
           him
           ;
           And
           also
           that
           hee
           shortly
           after
           ,
           took
           300
           prisoners
           ,
           with
           many
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           forraging
           abroad
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           for
           plunder
           and
           spoyl
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           21
           instant
           ,
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           had
           a
           debate
           concerning
           the
           New
           Modell
           for
           the
           setling
           of
           the
           Armies
           ;
           And
           proceeded
           to
           the
           nomination
           of
           divers
           Officers
           for
           the
           new
           Army
           ;
           by
           which
           means
           (
           tho
           for
           the
           time
           ,
           the
           Self-denying
           Ordinance
           seemed
           ,
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           to
           bee
           laid
           aside
           )
           they
           might
           recall
           any
           of
           the
           Members
           of
           either
           House
           to
           the
           publike
           Service
           at
           home
           ,
           
           as
           well
           as
           if
           the
           said
           Ordinance
           had
           ,
           then
           ,
           been
           past
           :
           Upon
           the
           conclusion
           of
           the
           debate
           it
           was
           ,
           now
           ,
           therefore
           Ordered
           and
           Voted
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           should
           bee
           Commander
           in
           cheif
           of
           the
           21000
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           to
           bee
           now
           raised
           according
           to
           the
           New
           Modell
           ,
           and
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           to
           bee
           Major
           Generall
           of
           the
           whole
           Army
           ;
           and
           then
           they
           proceeded
           to
           nominate
           the
           Colonells
           of
           each
           Regiment
           for
           the
           said
           Modell
           ,
           which
           were
           21
           in
           all
           ,
           
           whereof
           Colonell
           Holborn
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           ,
           were
           2
           in
           the
           first
           place
           ;
           And
           the
           House
           ,
           then
           ,
           took
           into
           consideration
           the
           completing
           of
           an
           Ordinance
           for
           the
           raising
           of
           Monies
           to
           maintain
           the
           said
           Army
           ,
           which
           shortly
           after
           was
           perfectly
           completed
           in
           all
           particulars
           ,
           whereof
           more
           ,
           in
           their
           more
           proper
           places
           .
        
         
           About
           January
           the
           24
           ,
           wee
           had
           most
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           which
           were
           read
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           great
           overthrow
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           neer
           Chester
           ,
           by
           ever
           to
           bee
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           forces
           ,
           the
           manner
           whereof
           was
           ,
           
           in
           breif
           ,
           thus
           related
           .
           That
           the
           Enemy
           drew
           forth
           all
           the
           strength
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           that
           they
           could
           get
           together
           in
           and
           about
           Chester
           ,
           and
           marched
           thence
           with
           an
           intention
           to
           releive
           
             Beeston
             castle
          
           ,
           then
           strongly
           besieged
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           whereof
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Jones
           and
           Sergeant
           Major
           Brookes
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           ,
           they
           fell
           upon
           them
           in
           their
           passage
           and
           so
           undauntedly
           dealt
           with
           them
           ,
           that
           in
           a
           short
           time
           they
           had
           totally
           routed
           the
           whole
           body
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Army
           both
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           slew
           50
           of
           them
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           neer
           200
           wounded
           ;
           They
           took
           prisoners
           2
           Colonells
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ,
           2
           Sergeant
           Majors
           ,
           6
           Captains
           ,
           10
           Leivtenants
           ,
           4
           Ensignes
           ,
           3
           Sergeants
           ,
           and
           one
           Corporall
           ;
           They
           took
           also
           200
           horse
           ,
           and
           200
           men
           prisoners
           ,
           with
           400
           Armes
           and
           much
           Ammunition
           ,
           whereby
           (
           as
           it
           may
           bee
           easiled
           judged
           )
           Chester
           Garrison
           was
           
           much
           weakned
           ,
           and
           disabled
           to
           hold
           out
           long
           ,
           the
           then
           present
           siege
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           26
           instant
           ,
           wee
           received
           also
           certain
           knowledge
           of
           a
           notable
           and
           brave
           peice
           of
           Service
           performed
           by
           Major
           Generall
           Craford
           ,
           then
           Governour
           of
           Ailsbury
           ,
           who
           going
           with
           but
           about
           90
           horse
           to
           seek
           quarter
           for
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           finding
           none
           one
           way
           ,
           hee
           wheeled
           about
           toward
           Thame
           and
           unexpectedly
           fell
           upon
           a
           120
           horse
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           Colonell
           Bleyer
           ,
           Governour
           of
           
             Walling
             ford
          
           Castle
           ,
           who
           when
           they
           saw
           each
           other
           ,
           both
           these
           Champions
           did
           not
           take
           the
           advantage
           of
           each
           other
           ,
           
           but
           in
           a
           fair
           and
           open
           field
           ,
           drew
           into
           battalia
           ,
           and
           sent
           out
           their
           forlorn
           hopes
           of
           each
           side
           ,
           who
           presently
           charged
           one
           another
           ,
           and
           so
           both
           bodies
           met
           ,
           and
           both
           these
           Commanders
           bravely
           disputed
           the
           businesse
           a
           while
           in
           a
           fiery
           and
           steely
           language
           ,
           and
           with
           much
           interchangeable
           courage
           ,
           on
           both
           sides
           ;
           But
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           our
           party
           most
           undauntedly
           routed
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           Colonell
           Craford
           having
           himself
           very
           sorely
           wounded
           Colonell
           Bleyer
           in
           this
           fight
           ;
           but
           his
           horse
           not
           being
           maimed
           ,
           his
           heeles
           did
           his
           Master
           more
           service
           than
           his
           own
           hands
           could
           ,
           and
           carryed
           him
           fiercely
           away
           ,
           half
           dead
           ,
           out
           of
           the
           field
           ,
           all
           the
           rest
           ,
           both
           horse
           and
           men
           ,
           being
           either
           taken
           or
           kild
           ,
           save
           only
           about
           13
           or
           14
           who
           escaped
           with
           the
           wounded
           Governour
           ,
           20
           were
           so
           sorely
           wounded
           that
           they
           could
           not
           bee
           brought
           prisoners
           into
           Ailsbury
           ,
           and
           not
           being
           capable
           of
           doing
           any
           further
           hurt
           ,
           they
           left
           them
           behinde
           ,
           to
           creep
           (
           if
           they
           could
           )
           to
           their
           own
           Chirurgeons
           and
           seek
           their
           own
           cure
           .
           The
           2
           Governours
           ,
           as
           wee
           were
           credibly
           informed
           ,
           meeting
           together
           ,
           in
           person
           ,
           in
           this
           brave
           encounter
           ,
           assaulted
           each
           other
           in
           a
           single
           combate
           ,
           and
           for
           a
           while
           bravely
           on
           both
           sides
           maintained
           the
           duell
           ,
           till
           Bleyer
           received
           a
           most
           dangerous
           wound
           ,
           and
           as
           I
           said
           before
           ,
           by
           his
           horses
           swiftnesse
           escaped
           away
           .
           Wee
           lost
           but
           3
           men
           of
           ours
           ,
           in
           this
           furious
           fight
           ,
           and
           so
           ours
           most
           victoriously
           returned
           to
           Ailsbury
           ,
           with
           their
           prisoners
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           the
           Committee
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Kent
           ,
           (
           that
           brave
           unanimous
           County
           ,
           most
           happy
           by
           the
           noblenesse
           of
           an
           enobled
           Gentry
           )
           presented
           a
           petition
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           
           wherein
           they
           expressed
           great
           thankfulnesse
           unto
           them
           for
           their
           indefatigable
           and
           constant
           care
           and
           paines
           for
           the
           good
           of
           the
           publike
           Affaires
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ;
           unto
           which
           also
           they
           declared
           their
           singular
           good
           affection
           and
           faithfulnesse
           :
           And
           humbly
           also
           prayed
           that
           the
           House
           would
           proceed
           in
           fully
           passing
           
           the
           Self-denying
           Ordinance
           ,
           for
           the
           disabling
           of
           the
           Members
           of
           either
           House
           to
           bear
           any
           Office
           in
           the
           Common-wealth
           ,
           during
           the
           time
           of
           these
           Warres
           (
           which
           Ordinance
           ,
           though
           it
           had
           about
           this
           time
           clearly
           passed
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           yet
           received
           some
           long
           stop
           and
           contradiction
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Peeres
           )
           which
           Petition
           of
           those
           Kentish
           Gentlemen
           ,
           was
           received
           with
           great
           acceptance
           ,
           and
           thanks
           returned
           to
           the
           Petitioners
           ,
           with
           promise
           of
           their
           best
           endevours
           to
           hasten
           it
           .
           Some
           other
           particulars
           were
           also
           inserted
           in
           their
           Petition
           ,
           concerning
           some
           particular
           distempers
           and
           greivances
           in
           that
           County
           ,
           which
           were
           referred
           to
           a
           Committee
           ,
           and
           in
           speciall
           concerning
           the
           unnaturall
           Conspirators
           for
           the
           betraying
           of
           Dover
           Castle
           ,
           and
           Chattam
           ,
           in
           Kent
           ,
           who
           were
           then
           kept
           in
           durance
           to
           bee
           in
           due
           time
           called
           to
           a
           severe
           account
           for
           that
           most
           vile
           and
           trecherous
           design
           ,
           which
           was
           afterward
           effected
           ,
           with
           the
           death
           of
           divers
           of
           the
           cheif
           ring-leaders
           therein
           .
        
         
           Finally
           about
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Warwickeshire
           ,
           of
           the
           singular
           good
           successe
           of
           Major
           Purefoy
           ,
           at
           Compton
           House
           against
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           as
           by
           his
           own
           Letter
           will
           more
           fully
           appear
           ,
           which
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           heer
           to
           insert
           .
        
         
           
             
               The
               Copy
               of
               Serjeant
               Major
               Purefoyes
               Letter
               (
               the
               brave
               Governour
               of
               Compton
               House
               in
               Warwickshire
               )
               to
               his
               Colonell
               ,
               Colonell
               Purefoy
               .
            
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               Shall
               heer
               ,
               breifly
               relate
               (
               for
               all
               passages
               would
               bee
               too
               tedious
               to
               trouble
               you
               withall
               )
               how
               that
               first
               I
               desire
               ,
               with
               all
               my
               Soul
               ,
               that
               God
               may
               have
               all
               the
               praise
               and
               glory
               which
               is
               due
               to
               a
               God
               that
               hath
               now
               and
               ever
               shewed
               himself
               unto
               mee
               ,
               almost
               by
               miracles
               ,
               in
               delivering
               mee
               and
               all
               under
               my
               Command
               ,
               from
               very
               many
               and
               most
               eminent
               dangers
               .
               This
               night
               ,
               about
               2
               of
               the
               clock
               ,
               a
               1000
               or
               1200
               horse
               and
               foot
               of
               the
               Enemies
               fell
               upon
               mee
               at
               Compton
               ,
               stormed
               my
               Outworks
               ,
               gained
               the
               Stables
               ,
               and
               cut
               down
               my
               great
               Drawbridge
               ,
               possest
               themselves
               of
               all
               my
               Troop
               of
               Horses
               ,
               and
               took
               about
               30
               of
               my
               foot
               Souldiers
               in
               their
               beds
               ,
               
               who
               lay
               over
               the
               Stables
               ,
               and
               all
               this
               was
               done
               almost
               before
               a
               man
               could
               think
               what
               to
               doe
               :
               Wee
               received
               this
               fierce
               alarm
               ,
               as
               wee
               had
               good
               cause
               ,
               and
               presently
               made
               good
               the
               new
               Skonce
               ,
               before
               the
               Stonebridge
               ,
               and
               beat
               them
               out
               of
               the
               great
               Court
               ,
               there
               
               being
               about
               200
               entred
               ,
               and
               ready
               to
               storm
               the
               Skonce
               ;
               but
               (
               by
               Gods
               mercy
               )
               wee
               gave
               them
               so
               hot
               a
               sally
               ,
               
               that
               wee
               forced
               them
               to
               retreat
               back
               to
               the
               Stables
               ,
               Barnes
               ,
               and
               Brew-house
               ,
               where
               from
               the
               windowes
               they
               played
               very
               hot
               upon
               us
               ;
               I
               then
               commanded
               Leivtenant
               Purefoy
               and
               my
               Quarter-master
               (
               having
               no
               other
               Officers
               of
               quality
               at
               home
               ,
               the
               rest
               being
               abroad
               ,
               with
               about
               30
               of
               my
               best
               Troopers
               )
               to
               sally
               out
               upon
               the
               Enemy
               with
               a
               party
               of
               some
               40.
               and
               to
               attempt
               the
               regaining
               of
               the
               Brew-house
               ,
               and
               the
               roomes
               above
               ,
               which
               instantly
               they
               did
               ,
               with
               most
               gallant
               resolution
               and
               courage
               ,
               Sergeant
               Bird
               was
               one
               that
               came
               not
               short
               in
               bravery
               of
               any
               .
               
               This
               party
               ,
               I
               say
               ,
               fought
               thus
               with
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               came
               to
               push
               of
               Pike
               ,
               nay
               ,
               to
               the
               swords
               point
               ,
               and
               laid
               about
               them
               so
               bravely
               ,
               that
               they
               forced
               the
               Enemy
               to
               flie
               from
               chamber
               to
               chamber
               ,
               Whereupon
               ,
               I
               presently
               sent
               out
               my
               youngest
               brother
               ,
               the
               Ensign
               ,
               with
               my
               3
               Corporalls
               of
               horse
               ,
               and
               about
               40
               more
               men
               ,
               to
               releive
               the
               first
               party
               ;
               And
               I
               assure
               you
               ,
               Sir
               ,
               the
               young
               Boy
               fought
               well
               ,
               and
               led
               on
               his
               men
               most
               bravely
               and
               releived
               his
               brother
               ,
               by
               which
               means
               ,
               all
               the
               upper
               roomes
               were
               regained
               ,
               and
               now
               the
               Enemies
               kept
               onely
               the
               Stables
               and
               the
               Barnes
               which
               they
               held
               stoutly
               ,
               but
               my
               resolute
               Souldiers
               did
               then
               so
               thunder
               their
               horse
               ,
               and
               Reserves
               of
               foot
               that
               stood
               within
               Pistoll
               shot
               ,
               
               that
               Sir
               William
               and
               Sir
               
                 Charles
                 Compton
              
               ,
               (
               who
               were
               there
               present
               )
               began
               to
               give
               ground
               ,
               which
               ,
               my
               Souldiers
               easily
               perceiving
               ,
               some
               leapt
               out
               at
               the
               windowes
               ,
               and
               so
               into
               the
               Out-works
               ,
               by
               which
               meanes
               I
               recovered
               my
               Out-works
               again
               ,
               and
               made
               a
               sally-port
               ,
               by
               which
               the
               Enemy
               endevoured
               to
               retreat
               at
               ,
               but
               finding
               they
               were
               frustrated
               of
               their
               hopes
               ,
               and
               that
               my
               Musketteers
               did
               play
               so
               hot
               upon
               the
               great
               Draw-bridge
               ,
               that
               they
               could
               not
               bee
               releived
               ;
               and
               withall
               ,
               wee
               having
               beaten
               the
               Enemy
               out
               of
               that
               work
               ,
               which
               wee
               stormed
               ,
               when
               you
               took
               the
               House
               ,
               
               I
               had
               time
               ,
               therby
               ,
               to
               recover
               fully
               the
               great
               Draw-bridge
               ,
               and
               instantly
               got
               new
               Ropes
               ,
               and
               new
               Locks
               ,
               and
               drew
               it
               up
               again
               in-spight
               of
               them
               all
               .
               Now
               by
               this
               means
               ,
               all
               those
               (
               whose
               names
               are
               heer
               with
               inclosed
               to
               you
               )
               were
               all
               in
               Cobs
               pound
               ,
               having
               no
               means
               in
               the
               world
               to
               retreat
               ,
               whereupon
               they
               fought
               desperately
               for
               the
               space
               of
               3
               houres
               ,
               and
               the
               valiant
               Comptons
               perceiving
               their
               extreme
               losse
               ,
               attempted
               3
               severall
               times
               to
               storme
               and
               regain
               my
               Out-works
               ,
               
               but
               all
               the
               3
               times
               were
               beaten
               off
               with
               as
               much
               resolution
               (
               I
               praise
               the
               Lord
               )
               and
               gallantry
               of
               my
               Souldiers
               ,
               as
               could
               bee
               expressed
               by
               men
               .
               The
               Enemy
               within
               set
               fir●
               
               on
               the
               hay
               ,
               straw
               ,
               and
               all
               combustible
               stuffe
               ,
               to
               smother
               my
               men
               out
               of
               the
               upper
               roomes
               ,
               which
               did
               indeed
               much
               annoy
               them
               ,
               and
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               without
               ,
               threw
               at
               least
               an
               100
               hand-granadoes
               upon
               the
               houses
               ,
               so
               as
               they
               set
               them
               on
               fire
               in
               3
               severall
               places
               ;
               Whereupon
               Sir
               Charles
               and
               Sir
               William
               thinking
               all
               their
               own
               ,
               
               sent
               a
               Trumpeter
               to
               parley
               ,
               but
               I
               commanded
               that
               none
               should
               parley
               ,
               nor
               would
               I
               permit
               the
               Trumpeter
               to
               speak
               at
               all
               unto
               mee
               ,
               and
               ●ain
               hee
               would
               have
               said
               something
               to
               the
               Souldiers
               ,
               but
               I
               commanded
               him
               upon
               his
               life
               to
               bee
               gone
               and
               not
               to
               return
               any
               more
               upon
               his
               perill
               ,
               and
               wee
               continued
               in
               fight
               still
               ,
               and
               the
               foresaid
               fire
               did
               so
               increase
               that
               I
               thought
               it
               fit
               to
               offer
               quarter
               to
               all
               those
               that
               were
               in
               the
               Stable
               ,
               
               for
               their
               lives
               only
               ,
               but
               they
               would
               not
               hear
               mee
               .
               Upon
               which
               I
               drew
               all
               my
               men
               together
               ,
               and
               fell
               violently
               in
               upon
               them
               ,
               in
               which
               assault
               were
               slain
               and
               taken
               prisoners
               ,
               all
               whose
               names
               are
               in
               the
               ensuing
               List
               .
               This
               did
               so
               dis-hearten
               the
               Comptons
               and
               all
               their
               forces
               ,
               that
               they
               presently
               drew
               off
               all
               their
               foot
               ,
               and
               onely
               faced
               mee
               with
               their
               horse
               ,
               and
               sent
               another
               Trumpeter
               to
               parley
               ,
               
               but
               I
               commanded
               to
               give
               fire
               upon
               him
               ;
               that
               hee
               returned
               with
               no
               other
               an
               answer
               ,
               but
               what
               a
               Musket
               could
               speak
               .
               And
               thus
               by
               Gods
               providence
               and
               mercy
               wee
               were
               clearly
               rid
               of
               them
               .
               Sir
               ,
               this
               is
               as
               true
               and
               short
               a
               narration
               ,
               as
               I
               could
               conveniently
               give
               you
               .
               I
               am
               (
               as
               wee
               are
               all
               )
            
             
               
                 Your
                 obliged
                 Servants
                 and
                 Kinsmen
                 ,
                 George
                 &
                 William
                 Purefoy
                 .
              
               
                 Compton
                 ,
                 
                   Jan.
                   30.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
             
               
                 Wee
                 recovered
                 all
                 our
                 own
                 men
                 ,
                 again
                 ,
                 that
                 the
                 Enemy
                 had
                 taken
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           
             A
             List
             of
             the
             Officers
             ,
             and
             Souldiers
             slain
             and
             taken
             Prisoners
             .
          
           Captains
           3.
           
           Leivtenants
           2.
           one
           Ensigne
           ,
           one
           Quartermaster
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           ;
           ●
           Corporalls
           ,
           3
           Sergeants
           ,
           Troopers
           and
           foot
           Souldiers
           ,
           about
           50.
           
           besides
           6
           Cartloades
           of
           wounded
           men
           carryed
           off
           ,
           and
           neer
           upon
           40
           Common
           Souldiers
           left
           dead
           behinde
           them
           ,
           in
           and
           about
           the
           House
           or
           Garrison
           .
           Of
           mine
           own
           men
           both
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           onely
           one
           was
           desperately
           wounded
           ,
           and
           another
           slightly
           hurt
           ,
           but
           not
           one
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           was
           slain
           ;
           a
           rare
           and
           even
           wonderfull
           providence
           indeed
           .
           Wee
           took
           of
           the
           Enemies
           horse
           and
           foot
           arms
           ,
           an
           100
           Muskets
           ,
           40
           Pistolls
           ,
           and
           about
           20
           hand-granadoes
           .
           This
           fight
           began
           about
           2
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           and
           continued
           till
           
           about
           9.
           in
           which
           time
           the
           Enemy
           stormed
           us
           4
           severall
           times
           ,
           and
           were
           still
           beaten
           off
           ;
           
           the
           number
           of
           them
           were
           both
           horse
           and
           foot
           between
           a
           1000
           and
           1200
           as
           their
           prisoners
           confessed
           .
           With
           their
           hand-granadoes
           ,
           they
           desperately
           fired
           our
           stables
           ,
           barnes
           ,
           and
           brew-house
           in
           3
           severall
           places
           ,
           but
           did
           us
           no
           more
           considerable
           hurt
           ;
           and
           wee
           lost
           about
           20
           horse
           ,
           and
           some
           of
           our
           Muskets
           .
           And
           was
           not
           heer
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           a
           most
           remarkable
           evidence
           and
           undeniable
           testimony
           of
           Gods
           strong
           arm
           with
           us
           ,
           in
           putting
           such
           a
           resolute
           and
           courageous
           spirit
           into
           the
           heart
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           so
           admirably
           delivering
           them
           from
           the
           rage
           of
           such
           a
           resolute
           and
           furious
           enemy
           ?
        
         
           And
           at
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           wee
           had
           also
           farther
           certain
           information
           ,
           that
           the
           very
           next
           night
           that
           this
           foresaid
           defeat
           was
           performed
           ,
           6
           Troopes
           of
           horse
           belonging
           to
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Northampton
           ,
           went
           forth
           thence
           to
           discover
           what
           parties
           of
           the
           Kings
           were
           haply
           
           to
           bee
           found
           about
           the
           Country
           (
           not
           knowing
           at
           all
           of
           the
           foresaid
           brave
           defeat
           at
           Compton
           House
           )
           and
           fell
           upon
           3
           Troopes
           of
           the
           same
           Enemies
           whch
           had
           been
           so
           beaten
           before
           at
           Compton
           House
           ,
           and
           were
           now
           quartered
           ,
           in
           their
           return
           ,
           that
           night
           ,
           in
           Kings-Sutton
           ,
           neer
           Banbury
           ,
           where
           Northampton
           forces
           took
           57
           horse
           and
           6
           prisoners
           ,
           the
           rest
           of
           their
           men
           getting
           into
           the
           Church
           there
           ,
           and
           into
           another
           great
           house
           close
           by
           it
           .
           Northampton
           forces
           lost
           in
           this
           adventure
           but
           one
           man
           ,
           who
           was
           shot
           as
           hee
           went
           to
           fasten
           a
           Petarre
           unto
           the
           Church
           door
           ,
           and
           one
           more
           was
           wounded
           ;
           All
           the
           horse
           taken
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           they
           sold
           at
           Northampton
           the
           next
           day
           of
           their
           return
           home
           .
           
        
         
           And
           heer
           now
           again
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           bee
           pleased
           to
           make
           a
           little
           stay
           ,
           
           and
           with
           a
           gracious
           and
           gratefull
           heart
           ,
           a
           little
           to
           muse
           and
           meditate
           on
           (
           and
           that
           with
           wonder
           and
           amazement
           too
           )
           the
           many
           and
           marvellous
           acts
           of
           Gods
           most
           precious
           providence
           in
           all
           the
           remarkable
           passages
           of
           this
           moneth
           also
           ,
           in
           preserving
           his
           blessed
           
             Bush
             ,
             still
             Burning
             ,
             but
             unconsumed
             still
             ,
          
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           so
           many
           
           fierce
           and
           furious
           devouring
           emflagration●
           ,
           as
           namely
           ,
           In
           the
           death
           
           and
           downfall
           of
           those
           impious
           and
           Arch
           Traitors
           of
           their
           Country
           ,
           
           Carew
           ,
           and
           the
           Hothams
           .
           The
           brave
           exploits
           of
           our
           forces
           about
           Winchester
           ,
           and
           Ailsbury
           ;
           Colonell
           Laughorns
           brave
           services
           in
           Wales
           ,
           related
           by
           renowned
           Captain
           Swanleyes
           Letter
           to
           the
           
           Parliament
           .
           The
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           Prince
           Robber
           ,
           that
           Prince
           of
           Pilferers
           ,
           by
           renowned
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           at
           Abbington
           ;
           together
           with
           the
           brave
           beating
           of
           the
           Enemies
           at
           Plymouth
           ;
           And
           
           Colonell
           Holborns
           good
           services
           in
           the
           West
           .
           The
           New-Modell-Army
           
           constituted
           ,
           and
           the
           brave
           Victory
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Brer●tons
          
           forces
           in
           Cheshire
           ;
           Together
           with
           Colonell
           Crafords
           good
           service
           ;
           And
           the
           zeale
           of
           the
           
             Kentish
             Gentry
          
           for
           the
           good
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           .
           And
           in
           the
           last
           ,
           not
           least
           ,
           most
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           fierce
           
           and
           furious
           Royalists
           at
           
             Compton
             House
          
           ;
           And
           the
           good
           service
           of
           the
           Northampton
           forces
           ,
           now
           last
           related
           .
        
         
           And
           ,
           now
           ,
           then
           ,
           tell
           mee
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           whether
           England
           hath
           not
           just
           cause
           ,
           in
           admiration
           ,
           and
           adoration
           of
           our
           
             English
             Israels
          
           great
           and
           glorious
           Shepherd
           ,
           who
           neither
           slumbers
           nor
           sleeps
           ,
           in
           most
           happy
           ,
           though
           most
           unholy
           ,
           sinfull
           and
           ungratefull
           Englands
           constant
           conservation
           ,
           to
           sing
           ,
           and
           say
           ,
           with
           that
           Princely
           Prophet
           ,
           
           King
           
             David
             ,
             Thou
             art
             (
             O
             Lord
             our
             God
             )
             more
             glorious
             and
             excellent
             than
             the
             mountains
             of
             prey
             ;
             The
             stout
             hearted
             are
             spoyled
             ,
             they
             have
             slept
             their
             sleep
             ,
             and
             none
             of
             the
             men
             of
             might
             have
             found
             their
             hands
             .
             Surely
             ,
             therefore
             ,
             even
             the
             wrath
             of
             man
             shall
             praise
             thee
             ,
             and
             the
             remainder
             of
             his
             fury
             shalt
             thou
             restrain
             .
          
           
           But
           now
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           AND
           now
           in
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           first
           observation
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           Februaries
           wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning
             Bush
             not
             consumed
          
           ,
           I
           shall
           begin
           with
           the
           information
           of
           a
           very
           pretty
           peice
           of
           service
           performed
           by
           some
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Forces
           neer
           
             Melton
             Mowberry
          
           ,
           
           which
           was
           thus
           :
           A
           party
           of
           Horse
           from
           Beaver
           Castle
           ,
           came
           suddenly
           and
           secretly
           to
           assault
           some
           of
           our
           Leicestershire
           Forces
           ,
           who
           were
           making
           a
           Garrison
           at
           Sir
           
             Erasmus
             de
             la
             Fountains
          
           House
           neer
           Melton
           ,
           aforesaid
           ,
           with
           a
           full
           intent
           and
           hope
           to
           have
           surprised
           them
           ,
           but
           were
           happily
           frustrated
           of
           their
           expectation
           ;
           For
           ,
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           having
           notice
           of
           the
           Enemies
           approach
           ,
           they
           valiantly
           repulsed
           them
           ,
           took
           and
           slew
           about
           8
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           during
           the
           time
           of
           the
           skirmish
           ,
           some
           of
           our
           nimble
           Souldiers
           running
           hastily
           to
           supply
           the
           want
           of
           powder
           ,
           unawares
           set
           one
           or
           2
           barrels
           of
           powder
           on
           fire
           ,
           which
           suddenly
           blew
           up
           one
           part
           of
           Sir
           Erasmus
           his
           House
           ,
           and
           did
           very
           little
           other
           hurt
           ;
           But
           see
           the
           wise
           and
           good
           providence
           of
           God
           ,
           who
           turned
           this
           little
           losse
           into
           a
           farre
           greater
           gain
           and
           benefit
           ,
           for
           by
           this
           means
           ,
           at
           the
           least
           300
           pounds
           worth
           of
           Plate
           and
           many
           good
           Armes
           were
           discovered
           ,
           which
           had
           before
           been
           hid
           in
           the
           ground
           ,
           and
           thus
           made
           good
           prize
           ,
           to
           bee
           employed
           for
           the
           Parliaments
           service
           and
           benefit
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           wee
           were
           also
           certainly
           informed
           by
           
           Letters
           out
           of
           Leicestershire
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           from
           
             Ashbey
             de
             la
             Zoneb
          
           ,
           came
           to
           Cole-Orton
           ,
           
           intending
           to
           have
           surprized
           our
           men
           there
           ,
           and
           to
           have
           plundered
           the
           Town
           ;
           but
           they
           mist
           of
           their
           aim
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           attempt
           lost
           above
           70
           or
           80
           of
           their
           horse
           .
           Very
           good
           helps
           to
           carry
           on
           the
           businesse
           this
           Winter
           season
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           6
           of
           this
           instant
           February
           ,
           wee
           received
           credible
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Wales
           ,
           that
           Colonell
           Gerard
           with
           all
           the
           strength
           hee
           could
           raise
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           came
           against
           Cardigan
           Castle
           (
           which
           hee
           understood
           was
           but
           meanly
           provided
           of
           necessaries
           )
           and
           therefore
           besieged
           it
           ;
           whereof
           valiant
           Colonell
           Jones
           was
           then
           Governour
           .
           Gerard
           by
           a
           stratagem
           having
           got
           into
           the
           Town
           ,
           
           brake
           down
           the
           Bridge
           between
           it
           and
           Pembrokeshire
           ,
           which
           was
           neer
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Cardigan
           ,
           that
           so
           no
           releife
           might
           come
           to
           them
           ;
           and
           heerupon
           ,
           hee
           presently
           by
           a
           Trumpeter
           sent
           a
           summons
           to
           the
           Castle
           .
           But
           courageous
           Colonell
           Jones
           returned
           an
           answer
           to
           this
           effect
           .
           
             That
             hee
             had
             in
             the
             Castle
          
           300
           
             raw
             hides
             ,
             and
             when
             all
             other
             necessaries
             failed
             ,
             they
             would
             eate
             them
             ,
             and
             when
             they
             were
             spent
             ,
             hee
             and
             his
             Souldiers
             would
             come
             forth
             and
             fight
             for
             their
             lives
             ,
             and
             neither
             give
             nor
             take
             quarter
             ,
             and
             in
             the
             interim
             would
             keep
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           In
           which
           mean
           time
           ,
           the
           brave
           Colonell
           sent
           to
           renowned
           Colonell
           Laughorn
           ,
           to
           come
           to
           his
           releif
           ,
           which
           hee
           promised
           and
           did
           ;
           
           but
           when
           this
           valiant
           Colonell
           came
           to
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           hee
           found
           it
           broken
           down
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           which
           was
           some
           impediment
           to
           his
           desire
           ,
           but
           yet
           ,
           like
           an
           invincible
           Caesar
           resolving
           ,
           
             Aut
             viam
             invenire
             aut
             facere
          
           ,
           with
           Fagots
           ,
           boards
           ,
           and
           such
           like
           helps
           ,
           hee
           made
           away
           to
           passe
           over
           the
           River
           ,
           and
           whiles
           hee
           was
           getting
           over
           ,
           hee
           caused
           an
           Arrow
           to
           bee
           shot
           into
           the
           Castle
           with
           a
           Letter
           in
           it
           ,
           to
           give
           them
           notice
           that
           hee
           was
           come
           ,
           and
           so
           presently
           hee
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           on
           one
           side
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Jones
           issuing
           out
           of
           the
           Castle
           on
           the
           other
           side
           ,
           they
           soon
           gave
           Gerard
           enough
           to
           doe
           and
           put
           Gerard
           and
           all
           his
           forces
           to
           a
           totall
           rout
           ,
           
           took
           and
           slew
           350
           of
           them
           ,
           200
           being
           found
           dead
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           they
           took
           also
           600
           Armes
           ,
           150
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           were
           divers
           Officers
           and
           men
           of
           quality
           and
           4
           brasse
           peices
           of
           Ordinance
           .
        
         
           Much
           about
           this
           foresaid
           time
           was
           that
           great
           bluster
           of
           a
           
             Parturiunt
             montes
             ,
             nascitur
             ridiculus
             mus
          
           ;
           
           as
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           at
           last
           it
           proved
           .
           I
           mean
           the
           
             Treaty
             of
             Peace
             at
             Vxbridge
          
           ;
           In
           which
           interim
           ,
           a
           Petition
           was
           contrived
           by
           some
           mischeivous
           Malignants
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Buckingham
           ,
           wherin
           one
           Sir
           
             John
             Laurence
          
           of
           the
           same
           County
           
           was
           a
           great
           stickler
           ,
           and
           was
           afterwards
           ,
           for
           it
           ,
           sent
           for
           to
           London
           ,
           and
           committed
           to
           safe
           custody
           .
           
           Which
           Petition
           was
           intended
           to
           bee
           presented
           to
           the
           
             Parliament
             Commissioners
          
           at
           Vxbridge
           ,
           in
           the
           very
           midst
           of
           the
           time
           of
           their
           Treaty
           ;
           the
           effect
           of
           this
           Petition
           was
           ;
           That
           Religion
           might
           bee
           established
           in
           this
           Kingdom
           ,
           as
           in
           the
           
             purest
             times
          
           (
           which
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           were
           very
           impure
           ,
           especially
           in
           point
           of
           Discipline
           ,
           which
           was
           meer
           Popish
           )
           of
           Queen
           Elizabeth
           :
           That
           ,
           thus
           ,
           these
           malignant
           Petitioners
           might
           the
           more
           subtilly
           and
           slily
           ,
           incense
           the
           other
           (
           Popish
           or
           
             Atheisticall
             )
             Oxonian
             Commissioners
          
           ,
           and
           the
           whole
           
             Malignant
             party
          
           ,
           the
           apparent
           and
           known
           Enemies
           to
           the
           truely
           intended
           pure
           Reformation
           of
           Religion
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           make
           this
           plot
           to
           conduce
           much
           to
           the
           breaking
           off
           of
           this
           Treaty
           ,
           and
           that
           upon
           the
           dissolution
           thereof
           ,
           the
           King
           and
           
             his
             party
          
           might
           with
           the
           better
           colour
           )
           declare
           and
           publish
           to
           the
           world
           (
           though
           most
           falsly
           )
           that
           the
           Parliament
           was
           the
           only
           cause
           of
           the
           annihilating
           of
           this
           Treaty
           ,
           
           and
           so
           consequently
           Enemies
           to
           Peace
           ,
           and
           thus
           bring
           an
           universall
           odium
           upon
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           their
           party
           ,
           whose
           unsetled
           and
           unstable
           spirits
           ,
           wholely
           addicted
           to
           faction
           and
           novelties
           ,
           would
           not
           admit
           of
           any
           thing
           but
           their
           own
           
             pretended
             Reformation
          
           ,
           but
           rather
           chose
           the
           continuance
           and
           increase
           of
           Warre
           and
           bloodshed
           .
           And
           for
           the
           more
           full
           and
           clear
           assurance
           (
           forsooth
           )
           of
           this
           their
           most
           foule
           and
           false
           accusation
           ,
           and
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           for
           the
           firmer
           corroborating
           of
           this
           their
           most
           dangerous
           and
           devillish
           plot
           and
           design
           ;
           they
           at
           Oxford
           had
           already
           ,
           before
           hand
           ,
           drawn
           up
           a
           
             Full
             Declaration
          
           ,
           and
           translated
           it
           into
           severall
           Languages
           ,
           that
           thus
           ,
           as
           soon
           as
           they
           had
           treated
           as
           farre
           as
           they
           had
           plotted
           and
           preintended
           ,
           
           they
           might
           speedily
           disperse
           those
           their
           foresaid
           Declarations
           ,
           both
           over
           all
           our
           3
           Kingdomes
           ,
           and
           also
           into
           all
           other
           
             Forrain
             parts
          
           ,
           to
           prepossesse
           them
           with
           those
           their
           most
           grosse
           and
           abominable
           untruths
           ,
           and
           so
           delude
           them
           ,
           and
           all
           ours
           ,
           by
           most
           falsly
           laying
           the
           cause
           of
           the
           breach
           of
           this
           (
           on
           their
           side
           )
           meer
           mock-Treaty
           ,
           upon
           the
           innocent
           Parliament
           ;
           Thus
           ,
           hoping
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           by
           these
           specious
           pretences
           (
           having
           pre-occupated
           the
           hearts
           and
           beleif
           of
           the
           people
           )
           that
           they
           could
           not
           easily
           bee
           undeceived
           at
           the
           second
           hand
           .
        
         
           But
           see
           now
           the
           admirable
           wisdome
           and
           justice
           of
           our
           God
           against
           them
           ,
           and
           his
           great
           mercy
           toward
           us
           ,
           who
           so
           ordered
           the
           issue
           ,
           and
           the
           upshot
           of
           that
           Treaty
           ,
           that
           by
           the
           refusall
           of
           3
           Articles
           ,
           mainly
           and
           primarily
           to
           bee
           insisted
           on
           ,
           and
           by
           the
           
             Kings
             
             Commissioners
          
           to
           bee
           condescended
           unto
           ,
           to
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Commissioners
          
           ,
           namely
           ,
           1.
           
           The
           Settlement
           of
           the
           true
           Reformed
           Religion
           .
           2.
           
           The
           Establishment
           of
           the
           Militia
           for
           a
           season
           ,
           in
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           
           3.
           
           The
           prosecution
           of
           the
           Warre
           against
           the
           Rebels
           of
           Ireland
           ,
           and
           disclaiming
           that
           accursed
           Cessation
           of
           Armes
           with
           them
           ,
           that
           by
           their
           most
           unjust
           refusall
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           of
           these
           3
           Articles
           ,
           whereof
           ,
           not
           one
           would
           bee
           fairly
           granted
           ,
           and
           especially
           by
           those
           
             Oxford
             Commissioners
          
           ,
           so
           irreligious
           and
           even
           Atheisticall
           justifying
           ,
           and
           that
           (
           in
           the
           Kings
           name
           )
           that
           most
           horrid
           and
           hideous
           Rebellion
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           sealed
           with
           the
           most
           inhumane
           massacre
           and
           bloody
           slaughter
           and
           murthering
           of
           almost
           200000
           innocent
           
             English
             Protestants
          
           ,
           the
           Kings
           said
           Commissioners
           ,
           most
           irreligiously
           and
           audaciously
           daring
           openly
           to
           professe
           that
           his
           Majesty
           their
           Master
           could
           not
           in
           point
           of
           Honour
           ,
           
           Justice
           ,
           and
           Conscience
           ,
           yeeld
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           desire
           therein
           ;
           whereby
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           even
           this
           unreasonable
           and
           irreligious
           refusall
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           just
           and
           righteous
           demands
           (
           notwithstanding
           the
           foresaid
           Declaration
           framed
           and
           forged
           on
           the
           impious
           anvill
           of
           
             Don
             Digbies
          
           vicious
           invention
           at
           Oxford
           ,
           whereby
           they
           thought
           to
           have
           gained
           much
           credit
           ,
           reputation
           ,
           and
           advantage
           to
           their
           party
           ,
           yet
           )
           I
           say
           ,
           by
           this
           refusall
           ,
           they
           became
           great
           losers
           in
           the
           affections
           of
           the
           people
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdom
           ,
           
           who
           also
           saw
           that
           in
           the
           space
           of
           full
           20
           dayes
           sitting
           ,
           they
           would
           not
           (
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           )
           agree
           to
           any
           
             one
             Proposition
          
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           ,
           which
           so
           grosse
           miscarriage
           of
           things
           ,
           especially
           in
           that
           abominable
           justification
           of
           the
           Irish
           Rebellion
           must
           needs
           lye
           upon
           them
           as
           a
           most
           odiously
           black
           indelible
           stain
           of
           intolerable
           ignominy
           and
           disgrace
           to
           all
           succeeding
           p●sterity
           .
           And
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           to
           speak
           the
           truth
           plainly
           ,
           what
           good
           could
           bee
           expected
           from
           a
           Treaty
           which
           was
           to
           bee
           held
           with
           a
           seduced
           and
           
             misled
             King
          
           ,
           a
           degenerated
           and
           
             ignoble
             Nobility
          
           ,
           a
           proud
           and
           
             superstitious
             Clergie
          
           ,
           an
           ambitious
           and
           
             atheisticall
             Gentry
          
           ,
           and
           an
           irreligious
           and
           most
           
             malignant
             Common
             people
          
           ?
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           February
           ,
           there
           came
           Letters
           to
           the
           
             Committee
             of
             both
             Kingdomes
          
           ,
           of
           an
           excellent
           peice
           of
           service
           performed
           by
           Major
           Bridges
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Warwick
           Castle
           ,
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           will
           set
           downe
           in
           the
           words
           of
           the
           Majors
           own
           Letter
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               doubt
               not
               but
               you
               will
               bee
               glad
               to
               hear
               of
               the
               good
               successe
               which
               God
               hath
               given
               unto
               mee
               ,
               in
               delivering
               into
               my
               hands
               
               a
               Garrison
               of
               the
               Enemies
               called
               
                 Stoke
                 House
              
               in
               Glocestershire
               but
               borders
               on
               Warwickeshire
               ,
               
               where
               ,
               together
               with
               the
               House
               ,
               I
               also
               took
               a
               Troop
               of
               Horse
               ;
               And
               it
               will
               bee
               the
               more
               remarkable
               in
               respect
               of
               the
               goodnesse
               of
               God
               ,
               when
               wee
               consider
               the
               small
               power
               I
               had
               to
               doe
               it
               ,
               and
               the
               place
               it
               stood
               in
               ,
               being
               between
               2
               of
               the
               Enemies
               Garrisons
               ,
               the
               one
               was
               Cambden
               ,
               but
               2
               miles
               distant
               ,
               the
               other
               Evisham
               ,
               7
               miles
               distant
               .
               But
               I
               being
               affected
               with
               the
               sad
               complaints
               of
               the
               Country
               ,
               and
               considering
               the
               danger
               of
               delayes
               ,
               and
               having
               notice
               that
               the
               Enemy
               wrought
               hard
               to
               perfect
               the
               Fortifications
               ,
               resolved
               to
               take
               the
               present
               opportunity
               ;
               and
               that
               my
               design
               might
               bee
               carryed
               on
               with
               the
               more
               privacy
               ,
               wherein
               much
               of
               my
               safety
               consisted
               ,
               the
               Regiment
               of
               our
               County
               being
               absent
               or
               not
               in
               readinesse
               ,
               I
               sent
               2
               of
               the
               3
               Companies
               of
               mine
               own
               Garrison
               ,
               by
               small
               parties
               ,
               into
               the
               Country
               ,
               as
               to
               gather
               Contribution
               ,
               but
               commanded
               the
               Officers
               not
               to
               return
               till
               I
               gave
               them
               orders
               ;
               to
               these
               2
               Companies
               I
               got
               an
               addition
               of
               60
               Foot
               ,
               commanded
               by
               one
               of
               my
               Captains
               ,
               of
               the
               Town-Company
               ,
               with
               some
               part
               of
               mine
               own
               Troop
               and
               about
               70
               Horse
               ,
               belonging
               to
               the
               Committee
               of
               Worcestershire
               ,
               and
               thus
               I
               marched
               all
               that
               night
               ,
               and
               being
               come
               to
               the
               House
               I
               began
               to
               storm
               it
               ,
               and
               the
               next
               day
               fell
               upon
               the
               House
               and
               stables
               ,
               by
               break
               of
               day
               ,
               both
               at
               once
               .
               The
               House
               was
               of
               stone
               very
               strong
               ;
               they
               within
               it
               had
               made
               up
               the
               windowes
               and
               doores
               with
               brick
               and
               stone
               ,
               and
               defended
               the
               House
               very
               stoutly
               for
               about
               an
               houre
               and
               a
               half
               ,
               but
               at
               length
               wee
               entred
               by
               force
               ,
               and
               took
               the
               House
               and
               all
               therein
               ,
               
               without
               the
               losse
               of
               one
               man
               ,
               (
               blessed
               bee
               the
               Lord
               )
               notwithstanding
               that
               in
               all
               that
               time
               wee
               were
               without
               shelter
               ,
               and
               the
               bullets
               and
               stones
               flew
               thick
               about
               our
               eares
               .
               Since
               this
               ,
               I
               heard
               that
               the
               Enemy
               drew
               out
               of
               Evisham
               and
               Cambden
               ,
               to
               releive
               their
               Friends
               ,
               but
               could
               not
               come
               up
               time
               enough
               ;
               by
               which
               means
               (
               God
               so
               appointing
               )
               I
               returned
               with
               my
               prisoners
               and
               spoile
               unmolested
               ,
               a
               List
               wherof
               you
               have
               herewith
               immediately
               following
               :
               And
               to
               conclude
               ,
               the
               said
               House
               being
               a
               Papists
               ,
               and
               the
               whole
               Garrison
               of
               that
               Religion
               ,
               to
               prevent
               the
               building
               of
               any
               more
               such
               Rookes
               nests
               ,
               I
               fired
               the
               House
               ,
               and
               desire
               ,
               you
               would
               with
               us
               ,
               praise
               God
               for
               this
               Victory
               .
               Sir
               ,
            
             
               
                 Your
                 Servant
                 ,
                 John
                 Bridges
                 .
              
               
                 Warwick
                 Castle
                 ,
                 
                   Feb.
                   8.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
         
           A
           List
           of
           the
           Prisoners
           taken
           by
           Major
           Bridges
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Warwick
           Castle
           ,
           at
           
             Stoke
             House
          
           in
           Gloucestershire
           ,
           Captain
           
             Edward
             Brent
          
           ,
           Captain
           
             George
             Brent
          
           ,
           Captain
           
             Richard
             Canning
          
           ,
           Captain
           Smith
           ,
           Captain
           
             Thomas
             Canning
          
           ;
           together
           with
           about
           30
           more
           ,
           Officers
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           quality
           ,
           all
           Papists
           ,
           and
           many
           other
           common
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           wee
           were
           also
           credibly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           that
           Captain
           Stones
           (
           a
           brave
           active
           and
           loyall
           Commander
           under
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           and
           now
           Governour
           of
           Eccleshall
           Castle
           ,
           
           in
           the
           County
           of
           Stafford
           )
           with
           a
           small
           party
           marched
           against
           
             Partshall
             House
          
           ,
           another
           Popish
           Garison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           which
           was
           strongly
           fortified
           and
           Moated
           about
           ;
           Hee
           taking
           the
           opportunity
           of
           the
           Draw-bridge
           ,
           being
           let
           down
           ,
           suddenly
           forced
           his
           passage
           ,
           surprized
           the
           Centinells
           ,
           and
           so
           fell
           in
           among
           the
           whole
           Garrison
           ,
           fought
           bravely
           with
           them
           for
           a
           good
           season
           ,
           killed
           many
           of
           them
           in
           the
           fight
           ,
           and
           took
           prisoners
           ,
           Colonell
           Ashbey
           ,
           the
           Governour
           ,
           with
           divers
           Gentlemen
           of
           quality
           ,
           a
           Jesuite
           ,
           which
           was
           their
           Priest
           ,
           and
           Son
           and
           Heire
           to
           a
           Popish
           Knight
           ,
           and
           about
           60
           Souldiers
           ;
           and
           thus
           wee
           were
           possessed
           of
           the
           whole
           House
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           and
           other
           good
           prize
           which
           was
           within
           it
           .
        
         
           Wee
           also
           were
           credibly
           assured
           by
           Letters
           from
           Abbington
           ,
           about
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           February
           ,
           that
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           ,
           that
           most
           renowned
           ,
           
           valiant
           ,
           and
           active
           Commander
           ,
           sent
           forth
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           toward
           Harrington
           ,
           who
           having
           intelligence
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemy
           kept
           a
           Court
           of
           Guard
           ,
           about
           half
           a
           mile
           from
           Harrington
           ,
           our
           said
           Forces
           got
           between
           them
           and
           the
           Town
           ,
           by
           which
           means
           they
           surprized
           the
           whole
           Guard
           ,
           being
           19
           men
           ,
           and
           brought
           them
           all
           prisoners
           into
           Abbington
           .
           And
           that
           the
           said
           Noble
           Major
           Generall
           hearing
           of
           some
           provisions
           which
           were
           going
           from
           some
           Malignants
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           hee
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           to
           intercept
           them
           ,
           who
           took
           27
           Horse
           load
           of
           Corn
           ,
           Cheese
           ,
           and
           other
           provisions
           of
           which
           they
           had
           then
           no
           little
           want
           at
           Oxford
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           instant
           wee
           were
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           
           that
           about
           150
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           from
           Skipton
           ,
           fell
           upon
           the
           Parliaments
           quarters
           at
           Heightley
           ,
           where
           they
           suddenly
           surprizing
           our
           Guards
           ,
           they
           came
           into
           the
           Town
           and
           took
           neer
           an
           100
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           60
           Horse
           with
           their
           booty
           :
           But
           as
           they
           were
           about
           to
           retreat
           ,
           Colonell
           Lamberts
           men
           being
           quartered
           neer
           hand
           
           took
           the
           alarum
           and
           came
           to
           releive
           Colonell
           〈◊〉
           men
           (
           whose
           quarters
           had
           been
           thus
           beaten
           up
           ,
           the
           Colonell
           himself
           being
           then
           absent
           )
           and
           performed
           their
           parts
           so
           ●allantly
           ,
           that
           they
           rescued
           all
           our
           own
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           the
           booty
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           taken
           ,
           killed
           15
           of
           them
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           about
           20
           of
           them
           prisoners
           ,
           wounded
           and
           took
           the
           Commander
           in
           Cheif
           of
           the
           Enemies
           party
           ,
           Captain
           Hugher
           ;
           killed
           his
           Leivetenant
           also
           ,
           and
           pursued
           the
           rest
           to
           the
           very
           gates
           of
           Skipt●n
           .
           On
           our
           side
           was
           lost
           in
           this
           service
           Captain
           Samon
           ,
           one
           of
           Colonell
           Lamberts
           Commanders
           and
           about
           8
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           February
           ,
           
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           being
           nominated
           and
           chosen
           to
           bee
           the
           Cheif
           Generall
           of
           all
           the
           Kingdomes
           forces
           and
           Armies
           ,
           came
           to
           London
           ,
           out
           of
           Yorkeshire
           ,
           in
           a
           private
           manner
           ,
           desiring
           to
           avoide
           all
           ostentation
           ;
           there
           were
           in
           company
           with
           him
           ,
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             William
             Constable
          
           ,
           Colonell
           Rigbey
           ,
           Colonell
           Sandi●s
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Alured
           ,
           with
           some
           other
           Officers
           ;
           and
           for
           the
           more
           expeditious
           setting
           forth
           of
           this
           most
           noble
           Generall
           ,
           according
           to
           an
           Ordinance
           passed
           by
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           Commons
           appointed
           a
           Committee
           to
           consider
           how
           monies
           ,
           cloathes
           and
           other
           necessary
           recruite
           for
           his
           Army
           might
           bee
           speedily
           and
           most
           conveniently
           procured
           ,
           and
           to
           enable
           him
           completely
           to
           march
           into
           the
           field
           with
           a
           fit
           train
           of
           Artillery
           ,
           &c.
           to
           bee
           repaired
           and
           every
           way
           made
           fit
           for
           him
           as
           soon
           as
           money
           came
           in
           upon
           the
           Assessement
           ,
           by
           the
           Ordinance
           for
           the
           said
           Army
           .
           And
           Sir
           Thomas
           being
           now
           come
           to
           Town
           ,
           within
           a
           day
           or
           2
           after
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           sent
           for
           him
           by
           4
           of
           the
           Members
           of
           that
           House
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           respect
           given
           him
           ,
           and
           when
           hee
           came
           into
           the
           House
           ,
           as
           a
           farther
           addition
           of
           honour
           ,
           a
           Chaire
           was
           set
           for
           him
           to
           sit
           down
           upon
           ,
           but
           most
           modestly
           hee
           refused
           it
           .
           Then
           ,
           Mr.
           Speaker
           told
           him
           what
           hee
           had
           in
           Command
           from
           the
           House
           ,
           to
           deliver
           unto
           him
           ,
           which
           was
           ,
           The
           great
           trust
           which
           the
           Kingdom
           reposed
           in
           him
           in
           the
           Command
           of
           this
           Army
           ,
           and
           the
           good
           opinion
           they
           had
           of
           him
           for
           his
           valour
           and
           fidelity
           ,
           giving
           him
           thanks
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           whole
           House
           ,
           for
           the
           many
           and
           great
           services
           hee
           had
           done
           for
           the
           publike
           in
           defence
           of
           Religion
           ,
           Laws
           ,
           and
           Liberties
           ,
           and
           encouraging
           him
           to
           goe
           on
           in
           the
           same
           ,
           as
           hee
           had
           begun
           ,
           wherin
           hee
           should
           much
           honour
           God
           ,
           and
           endeer
           his
           Country
           and
           Kingdom
           unto
           him
           ,
           which
           hee
           assured
           him
           ,
           would
           not
           bee
           unmindfull
           of
           him
           ,
           and
           his
           labour
           ,
           love
           ,
           and
           loyalty
           to
           it
           ,
           in
           due
           time
           :
           But
           of
           this
           more
           hereafter
           .
        
         
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           Northern
           parts
           ,
           of
           the
           most
           welcome
           newes
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Town
           and
           Church
           of
           Scarborough
           ,
           which
           was
           strongly
           fortified
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Haven
           and
           at
           least
           an
           120
           ships
           ,
           32
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           much
           other
           rich
           prize
           ;
           by
           that
           most
           active
           ,
           valiant
           ,
           and
           successefull
           Souldier
           ,
           and
           brave
           Commander
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ;
           the
           manner
           of
           it
           being
           said
           to
           bee
           thus
           :
           This
           noble
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           stormed
           the
           Town
           in
           4
           severall
           places
           ,
           
           with
           English
           and
           Scottish
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           went
           on
           with
           such
           gallantry
           ,
           that
           they
           gained
           the
           Town
           and
           Church
           ,
           with
           the
           losse
           only
           of
           11
           of
           their
           men
           .
           In
           the
           Church
           they
           took
           80
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           with
           them
           ,
           hee
           that
           had
           been
           Governour
           of
           Hemsley
           Castle
           .
           But
           the
           most
           base
           and
           cowardly
           apostate
           Cholmley
           ,
           when
           hee
           perceived
           the
           Town
           like
           to
           bee
           lost
           ,
           sled
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           was
           bravely
           pursued
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           works
           thereof
           entred
           ,
           but
           the
           white
           Towre
           in
           the
           Castle
           commanding
           that
           work
           ,
           
           they
           beat
           our
           men
           out
           of
           it
           again
           with
           stones
           .
           The
           Liver-hearted
           Cholml●y
           (
           now
           despairing
           together
           with
           the
           conscientiousnesse
           of
           his
           former
           guilt
           in
           his
           most
           trecherous
           defection
           from
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           endevoured
           to
           escape
           by
           Sea
           ,
           in
           his
           Pinnace
           (
           or
           rather
           his
           running
           Horse
           ,
           as
           hee
           called
           it
           )
           which
           then
           rode
           at
           Anchor
           at
           a
           little
           distance
           ,
           to
           help
           him
           at
           a
           strait
           or
           dead
           lift
           ;
           but
           such
           was
           the
           activity
           of
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           ,
           that
           with
           boats
           hee
           got
           between
           the
           Pinnace
           and
           the
           Land
           ,
           and
           so
           his
           cowardship
           was
           forced
           to
           confine
           himself
           into
           the
           Castle
           again
           .
           
           This
           apostate
           Sir
           
             Hugh
             Cholmley
          
           had
           5
           Dunkirk
           Vessels
           with
           him
           at
           Scarborough
           ,
           who
           for
           a
           while
           gave
           interruption
           to
           our
           men
           in
           storming
           the
           Town
           ,
           but
           our
           Cannoneers
           sunck
           2
           of
           them
           with
           their
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           3
           fled
           for
           it
           .
           Before
           the
           storm
           Sir
           Hugh
           was
           summoned
           to
           yeeld
           the
           Town
           :
           but
           like
           himself
           ,
           hee
           gave
           a
           base
           and
           scornfull
           answer
           ,
           and
           when
           the
           Townsmen
           would
           have
           yeelded
           the
           Town
           ,
           hee
           brought
           Souldiers
           out
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           compelled
           them
           to
           fight
           in
           the
           defence
           of
           it
           as
           long
           as
           they
           were
           able
           .
           But
           heerof
           more
           ,
           in
           its
           own
           proper
           place
           .
           Only
           ,
           in
           the
           interim
           ,
           take
           this
           own
           Letter
           of
           Sir
           
             Hugh
             Cholmleyes
          
           ,
           which
           hee
           wrote
           to
           some
           Commander
           in
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           but
           was
           intercepted
           by
           the
           way
           ,
           and
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               VVEE
               are
               now
               blockt
               up
               close
               in
               the
               Castle
               ,
               and
               divers
               of
               our
               Souldiers
               run
               away
               to
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               it
               is
               to
               bee
               feared
               that
               the
               ill
               accommodation
               will
               daily
               decrease
               our
               number
               :
               You
               know
               the
               consequ●nce
               ,
               
               and
               beleeve
               mee
               it
               requires
               speedy
               supply
               ,
               for
               reasons
               which
               I
               may
               not
               expresse
               :
               
               I
               pray
               you
               signifie
               where
               or
               from
               whence
               I
               may
               expect
               and
               hope
               for
               releif
               ,
               and
               whether
               any
               expectance
               from
               the
               Queen
               ,
               or
               Ireland
               ,
               or
               probability
               of
               a
               good
               issue
               from
               the
               Treaty
               ;
               of
               which
               particulars
               I
               desire
               to
               bee
               satisfied
               ,
               that
               I
               may
               not
               bee
               totally
               ignorant
               :
               Not
               that
               the
               failing
               of
               any
               ,
               or
               of
               all
               these
               shall
               make
               mee
               quit
               this
               trust
               otherwise
               than
               becomes
               a
               Gentleman
               ,
               and
               good
               subject
               :
               Your
               Colonell
               Wharton
               salutes
               you
               .
               And
               I
               am
            
             
               
                 Your
                 humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 Hugh
                 Cholmley
                 .
              
               
                 Scar.
                 Castle
                 ,
                 
                   Feb.
                   24.
                   
                
              
            
             
               
                 Heer
                 are
                 10
                 Colours
                 of
                 Scots
                 ,
                 as
                 I
                 imagine
                 ,
                 though
                 not
                 above
                 800
                 men
                 of
                 them
                 ;
                 but
                 Meldrum
                 (
                 who
                 commands
                 in
                 Cheif
                 ,
                 and
                 is
                 the
                 most
                 active
                 man
                 here
                 )
                 hath
                 6
                 or
                 700
                 more
                 of
                 the
                 Lord
                 Fairfaxes
                 Foot.
                 
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           February
           the
           22.
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           a
           brave
           peice
           of
           service
           ,
           done
           by
           a
           party
           of
           Colonell
           
             John
             Heynes
          
           his
           Regiment
           ,
           which
           was
           certified
           to
           bee
           thus
           .
           
           That
           the
           said
           Colonell
           receiving
           intelligence
           of
           a
           French
           Regiment
           of
           Horse
           ,
           and
           some
           other
           Troopes
           of
           Gorings
           Brigade
           ,
           quartered
           neer
           Newberry
           ,
           hee
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           his
           Regiment
           from
           Okingham
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Major
           Temple
           ,
           to
           beat
           up
           their
           quarters
           ,
           which
           party
           after
           a
           very
           hard
           march
           ,
           comming
           neer
           the
           Enemies
           quarters
           ,
           they
           understood
           that
           the
           said
           party
           were
           all
           drawn
           off
           .
           But
           they
           had
           also
           farther
           intelligence
           of
           another
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           quartered
           at
           Ham
           ,
           8
           miles
           from
           Dennington
           Castle
           ,
           whither
           they
           instantly
           advanced
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           them
           in
           their
           quarters
           ,
           took
           there
           40
           good
           Horse
           ,
           and
           all
           their
           Armes
           ,
           together
           with
           about
           an
           100
           li.
           of
           Contribution
           money
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           gathered
           thereabout
           ,
           took
           prisoners
           ,
           Major
           
             William
             Maxwell
          
           ,
           Agitant
           Generall
           to
           Prince
           Maurice
           ,
           Captain
           
             Robert
             Paddon
          
           ,
           Captain
           of
           a
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           ,
           
             John
             Cox
          
           his
           Leivtenant
           ,
           and
           24
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           so
           returned
           safe
           with
           their
           prisoners
           and
           prizes
           unto
           Ockingbam
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           24
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           ,
           by
           a
           Letter
           writen
           from
           Captain
           Peirce
           to
           Sir
           
             John
             Young
          
           ,
           a
           worthy
           member
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           
           of
           a
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           that
           base
           apostate
           Skellum
           Greenvill
           ,
           before
           Plimouth
           ,
           which
           said
           Letter
           containing
           a
           full
           relation
           thereof
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           (
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           )
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
         
           Sir
           ,
           The
           good
           successe
           which
           it
           hath
           pleased
           God
           to
           give
           our
           Forces
           ,
           lately
           ,
           makes
           mee
           set
           pen
           to
           paper
           ,
           thereby
           desiring
           to
           inform
           you
           that
           upon
           the
           18
           of
           February
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           having
           the
           night
           before
           made
           a
           work
           upon
           the
           old
           work
           at
           
             Mount
             Stamford
          
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           large
           line
           on
           both
           sides
           from
           the
           work
           :
           The
           Seamen
           in
           the
           morning
           fell
           on
           them
           ,
           and
           took
           one
           half-moon
           ,
           which
           was
           made
           at
           the
           South-end
           of
           the
           line
           ;
           but
           the
           Enemies
           horse
           comming
           upon
           them
           ,
           forced
           them
           to
           retreat
           ,
           but
           with
           no
           losse
           on
           our
           side
           ,
           blessed
           bee
           God
           ;
           Upon
           which
           wee
           were
           all
           commanded
           to
           Armes
           ;
           Severall
           companies
           were
           drawn
           out
           to
           goe
           over
           ,
           and
           a
           Troops
           of
           Horse
           ;
           One
           being
           still
           quartered
           on
           that
           side
           ,
           to
           joyn
           with
           some
           Sea
           men
           ,
           taken
           on
           shore
           for
           that
           purpose
           ;
           all
           (
           I
           think
           )
           consisting
           of
           about
           500.
           and
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Garrison
           were
           commanded
           to
           march
           out
           to
           face
           the
           Enemy
           on
           the
           
             North
             side
          
           ,
           and
           were
           drawn
           without
           our
           Line
           ,
           within
           Musket
           shot
           of
           their
           work
           under
           the
           hill
           ,
           the
           said
           hill
           much
           befreinding
           us
           ,
           so
           as
           they
           could
           not
           play
           much
           upon
           us
           .
           All
           wee
           did
           was
           only
           sending
           out
           small
           parties
           to
           shoot
           ,
           as
           if
           wee
           intended
           to
           fall
           on
           ,
           that
           so
           they
           might
           draw
           off
           some
           of
           their
           forces
           from
           the
           other
           side
           of
           the
           water
           ,
           where
           our
           purpose
           was
           to
           fall
           on
           ;
           and
           accordingly
           they
           did
           draw
           off
           some
           of
           their
           Horse
           ,
           and
           so
           wee
           crossing
           their
           expectation
           ,
           fell
           on
           where
           wee
           were
           least
           looked
           for
           ,
           and
           about
           2
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           afternoon
           ,
           our
           foot
           ,
           who
           were
           most
           of
           them
           Sea
           men
           ,
           marched
           up
           most
           resolutely
           to
           
             Mount
             Stamford
          
           ,
           the
           forlorn
           hope
           of
           our
           Horse
           going
           before
           ,
           and
           the
           Reserve
           with
           them
           ,
           in
           the
           bottome
           ,
           who
           had
           the
           advantage
           of
           some
           hedges
           ,
           
           which
           they
           well-lined
           with
           our
           Musketteers
           ,
           who
           fired
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           they
           on
           us
           ,
           where
           and
           when
           were
           poured
           out
           as
           mighty
           Vollies
           of
           shot
           as
           I
           have
           ever
           seen
           or
           heard
           ,
           and
           whiles
           our
           foot
           were
           getting
           up
           the
           hill
           ,
           our
           horse
           and
           the
           Enemies
           met
           ;
           who
           most
           resolutely
           and
           bravely
           disputed
           the
           businesse
           not
           long
           ,
           even
           about
           half
           an
           houre
           ,
           and
           made
           the
           Enemy
           rather
           trust
           to
           their
           horse
           legs
           than
           to
           their
           own
           swords
           ,
           our
           horse
           following
           them
           amain
           ;
           and
           our
           foot
           se●ing
           what
           good
           successe
           the
           horse
           had
           ,
           went
           ,
           nay
           rather
           ,
           ran
           up
           to
           the
           Enemies
           work
           with
           their
           Colours
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           and
           instantly
           made
           the
           Enemy
           flye
           for
           it
           ,
           and
           thus
           routing
           totally
           all
           their
           horse
           and
           foot
           bravely
           ,
           took
           possession
           of
           the
           whole
           work
           ,
           and
           pursued
           the
           Enemy
           in
           their
           flight
           above
           a
           mile
           ,
           hewing
           ,
           and
           cutting
           them
           amain
           as
           they
           basely
           fled
           .
        
         
           Now
           the
           names
           of
           those
           wee
           took
           prisoners
           were
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           
           Mohun
           ,
           a
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           of
           Horse
           ;
           Major
           
             Richard
             Heal
          
           ,
           Baronet
           Heales
           brother
           ;
           Captain
           Maynard
           (
           who
           had
           formerly
           taken
           up
           Armes
           on
           our
           side
           )
           Captain
           Hill
           ,
           Captain
           Aston
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Hatchins
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Waring
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Inglet
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Ashford
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Manwaring
           ,
           Ensigne
           Halsie
           ,
           Ensign
           Battishill
           ,
           and
           of
           private
           men
           about
           an
           108.
           
           Wee
           also
           took
           300
           Armes
           ,
           in
           the
           work
           of
           
             Mount
             Stamford
          
           ,
           some
           barrells
           of
           pouder
           ,
           good
           store
           of
           Mattocks
           ,
           Shovels
           and
           Faggots
           ,
           and
           some
           Horses
           ;
           on
           our
           part
           wee
           had
           but
           one
           man
           slain
           ,
           and
           that
           by
           an
           accident
           ,
           some
           few
           hurt
           ,
           and
           but
           one
           man
           taken
           by
           the
           Enemy
           .
           After
           this
           brave
           bickering
           wee
           had
           a
           day
           set
           apart
           for
           a
           speciall
           Thanksgiving
           to
           God
           for
           this
           great
           Victory
           ;
           and
           very
           shortly
           after
           called
           a
           Councell
           of
           Warre
           to
           try
           such
           of
           them
           as
           had
           heretofore
           taken
           up
           arms
           on
           our
           side
           ,
           but
           were
           now
           revolted
           and
           proceeded
           against
           3
           of
           them
           ,
           viz.
           Captain
           Maynard
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Ashford
           ,
           and
           Ensign
           Battishill
           ,
           who
           were
           executed
           the
           next
           day
           ,
           and
           some
           others
           afterward
           followed
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           February
           ,
           wee
           received
           the
           most
           welcome
           news
           of
           the
           most
           memorable
           and
           suddain
           surprisall
           of
           the
           strong
           Town
           of
           Shrewsbury
           by
           Colonell
           Mitton
           ,
           that
           most
           active
           and
           loyall
           Commander
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Bowyer
           ,
           assisted
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Mittons
           forces
           ;
           together
           with
           the
           eminent
           prisoners
           and
           prizes
           taken
           by
           those
           Parliament
           forces
           ,
           which
           was
           certified
           and
           ratified
           by
           severall
           Letters
           out
           of
           Shropshire
           ,
           sent
           to
           London
           ,
           with
           the
           exact
           and
           true
           relation
           of
           the
           manner
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           it
           ,
           it
           being
           a
           place
           of
           great
           concernment
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           most
           considerable
           
             Vpland
             Garrisons
          
           ,
           which
           the
           King
           then
           held
           in
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           :
           I
           shall
           therefore
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           most
           true
           though
           breif
           narration
           thereof
           ,
           extracted
           out
           of
           the
           Letters
           writen
           from
           the
           Committees
           of
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           with
           the
           List
           of
           the
           prisoners
           and
           prizes
           taken
           therein
           ;
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Right
                 honourable
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               IT
               hath
               pleased
               God
               miraculously
               to
               deliver
               the
               strong
               Town
               of
               Shrewsbury
               ,
               into
               our
               hands
               ,
               with
               all
               the
               Commanders
               ,
               Officers
               ,
               and
               Souldiers
               therein
               ;
               
               a
               List
               of
               the
               cheif
               of
               whom
               wee
               have
               sent
               inclosed
               to
               you
               .
               The
               manner
               of
               taking
               of
               it
               was
               breifly
               thus
               .
               Upon
               the
               22
               of
               this
               Moneth
               of
               February
               ,
               wee
               drew
               out
               of
               our
               Garrisons
               of
               
                 Wem
                 ,
                 Moreton
              
               ,
               and
               Stoke
               250
               horse
               ,
               and
               the
               like
               
               number
               of
               foot
               ,
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Brereton
              
               having
               sent
               us
               250
               foot
               ,
               and
               350
               horse
               ,
               which
               party
               by
               our
               Order
               was
               commanded
               by
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Rincking
               ,
               (
               who
               in
               the
               Marshalling
               and
               managing
               of
               this
               designe
               deserves
               much
               honour
               )
               and
               Captain
               Willy●r
               ,
               together
               with
               Mr.
               Huson
               ,
               a
               Minister
               ,
               who
               also
               most
               valiantly
               and
               bravely
               led
               on
               the
               firelockes
               ,
               with
               50
               Troopers
               dismounted
               under
               the
               Command
               of
               Leivtenant
               Bendebne
               ,
               who
               led
               on
               their
               men
               with
               great
               courage
               and
               undaunted
               resolutions
               ,
               after
               whom
               also
               followed
               350
               foot
               more
               ,
               which
               by
               Severn
               side
               stormed
               the
               Town
               ,
               neer
               unto
               the
               Castle-wall
               ,
               and
               marched
               unto
               the
               Market-house
               ,
               and
               there
               surprized
               the
               Main-guard
               ,
               and
               then
               sent
               a
               party
               to
               secure
               the
               Castle-forehead-Gate
               ,
               which
               was
               effected
               without
               much
               difficulty
               ;
               and
               after
               a
               quarter
               of
               an
               houre
               ,
               the
               draw-bridge
               was
               let
               down
               and
               the
               gate
               opened
               ,
               where
               valiant
               Colonell
               Mitton
               ,
               Colonell
               Bowyer
               ,
               
               and
               all
               the
               Gentlemen
               of
               this
               Committee
               ,
               with
               the
               horse
               ,
               entred
               ,
               and
               immediately
               became
               Masters
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               within
               4
               houres
               after
               ,
               the
               Castle
               was
               surrendred
               upon
               quarter
               ,
               for
               all
               but
               the
               Irish
               to
               march
               to
               Ludlow
               ;
               and
               then
               the
               Enemy
               delivered
               up
               a
               strong
               Out-work
               in
               Frankwell
               ,
               upon
               bare
               quarter
               for
               their
               lives
               .
            
             
               By
               12
               of
               the
               clock
               at
               noon
               ,
               
               wee
               became
               absolute
               Masters
               of
               the
               Castle
               and
               Town
               ;
               wherein
               were
               taken
               many
               considerable
               prisoners
               ,
               good
               store
               of
               Ammunition
               ,
               and
               great
               store
               of
               Ordnance
               .
               The
               Committee
               of
               Wem
               ,
               took
               as
               great
               care
               as
               possibly
               could
               bee
               ,
               that
               the
               well-affected
               in
               the
               Town
               might
               not
               in
               any
               measure
               suffer
               or
               bee
               plundered
               ,
               and
               therefore
               the
               Officers
               kept
               off
               the
               Souldiers
               from
               plundering
               the
               Town
               ,
               that
               so
               the
               Committee
               might
               see
               right
               down
               ,
               and
               none
               but
               Malignants
               only
               to
               suffer
               .
               The
               Committee
               gave
               present
               notice
               hereof
               ,
               to
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Brereton
              
               ,
               certifying
               him
               what
               they
               had
               done
               ,
               who
               thereupon
               took
               care
               for
               forces
               to
               lye
               neer
               them
               ,
               to
               releive
               Colonell
               Mitton
               ,
               if
               occasion
               should
               bee
               .
               The
               whole
               Country
               ,
               I
               mean
               especially
               the
               well-affected
               party
               ,
               were
               exceeding
               glad
               of
               this
               ,
               and
               desired
               that
               Colonell
               Mitton
               might
               bee
               Governour
               thereof
               ,
               being
               well
               known
               unto
               them
               all
               ,
               to
               bee
               a
               most
               honest
               cordiall
               ,
               and
               well-affected
               Gentleman
               ,
               and
               of
               singular
               and
               true
               integrity
               to
               the
               
                 Parliaments
                 Cause
              
               ,
               whereof
               by
               many
               reall
               experiments
               they
               had
               strong
               and
               indubitable
               ground
               and
               knowledge
               .
               Our
               horse
               ,
               the
               day
               before
               had
               a
               long
               and
               weary
               march
               ,
               they
               having
               been
               sent
               to
               surprize
               Sir
               William
               ,
               and
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Whitmore
              
               ,
               a
               
                 Parliament
                 man
              
               ,
               whereof
               more
               immediately
               .
               
               Sir
               ,
               we
               shall
               not
               trouble
               you
               any
               further
               ,
               but
               to
               subscribe
               our selves
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 Servants
                 .
                 A.
                 Lloyd
                 ,
                 Sam.
                 Moore
                 ,
                 Tho.
                 Hunt
                 ,
                 Ro.
                 Clives
                 ,
                 Rob.
                 Cariton
                 ,
                 Leigh
                 .
                 Owen
                 .
              
               
                 Salop
                 ,
                 
                   Feb.
                   24.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
             A
             List
             of
             the
             prisoners
             taken
             in
             Salop
             ,
             as
             aforesaid
             .
          
           Sir
           
             Michael
             Ernley
          
           Knight
           ,
           and
           his
           Brother
           ;
           Sir
           
             Rich.
             Lee
          
           Baronet
           ;
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Harris
          
           ,
           Baronet
           ;
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Frederick-Thyn
          
           ,
           Baronet
           ;
           Sir
           
             William
             Owen
          
           Knight
           ;
           Sir
           
             John
             Wilde
          
           senior
           ,
           Knight
           ;
           Sir
           
             John
             Wilde
          
           ,
           junior
           ,
           Knight
           ;
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Lister
          
           Knight
           :
           Together
           with
           11
           Esquires
           ;
           
           2
           Leivtenant
           Colonels
           ,
           one
           Major
           ;
           2
           Doctors
           ;
           8
           Captains
           ;
           15
           Gentlemen
           ;
           3
           Ancients
           ;
           4
           Sargeants
           ;
           9
           or
           10
           other
           Officers
           ,
           and
           about
           50
           other
           prisoners
           ,
           wherof
           some
           were
           Irish
           .
           One
           Captain
           and
           5
           others
           were
           slain
           .
           Wee
           also
           took
           15
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           many
           hundreds
           of
           Armes
           ;
           divers
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ;
           All
           Prince
           Maurice
           his
           Magazine
           ;
           The
           Town
           ,
           the
           Castle
           and
           all
           the
           Works
           ;
           divers
           Carriages
           ,
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           of
           the
           Princes
           ;
           Besides
           many
           other
           prisoners
           and
           purchases
           ,
           not
           discovered
           when
           this
           List
           was
           gathered
           .
           Wee
           lost
           only
           2
           men
           .
           And
           was
           not
           this
           a
           most
           rare
           and
           remarkable
           mercy
           and
           famous
           Victory
           indeed
           ;
           and
           never
           to
           bee
           obliterated
           out
           of
           the
           Tables
           of
           eternall
           memory
           and
           gratitude
           ?
           As
           accordingly
           and
           most
           worthily
           ,
           it
           was
           shortly
           after
           Ordered
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           
           that
           a
           Solemn
           day
           of
           publike
           Thanksgiving
           to
           God
           should
           bee
           kept
           ;
           And
           20
           li.
           was
           given
           to
           the
           first
           messenger
           that
           brought
           this
           most
           welcome
           newes
           ;
           and
           10
           li.
           to
           the
           second
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           I
           must
           desire
           the
           Reader
           to
           take
           notice
           of
           the
           most
           wise
           and
           righteous
           disposall
           of
           this
           great
           mercy
           unto
           us
           by
           the
           great
           and
           glorious
           Moderatour
           of
           all
           things
           in
           Heaven
           and
           Earth
           ;
           
           Viz.
           That
           this
           so
           rare
           and
           famous
           defeat
           ,
           given
           to
           the
           impious
           Enemies
           of
           Gods
           Cause
           and
           Truth
           ,
           was
           upon
           the
           very
           same
           day
           that
           the
           Mock-Treaty
           ,
           (
           or
           rather
           Plot-Treaty
           )
           at
           Vxbridge
           ,
           was
           happily
           dissolved
           ,
           namely
           ,
           
             Saturday
             ,
             Feb.
          
           22.
           1645.
           
           A
           passage
           of
           singular
           divine
           providence
           ,
           and
           not
           slightly
           to
           be
           pretermitted
           of
           us
           .
           But
           now
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           it
           was
           most
           certainly
           informed
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           forces
           (
           as
           was
           forementioned
           )
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Sir
           
             John
             Price
          
           ,
           
           a
           worthy
           Member
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           had
           taken
           
             Apsley
             House
          
           in
           Shropshire
           ,
           and
           therein
           Sir
           
             William
             Whitmore
          
           ,
           and
           Sir
           Thomas
           his
           Son
           ;
           Sir
           
             Fra.
             
             Oately
          
           ,
           Mr.
           Owen
           ,
           Mr.
           Fowler
           ,
           Mr.
           Griffith
           ,
           and
           divers
           other
           Gentlemen
           of
           quality
           ,
           and
           about
           60
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           sitting
           upon
           a
           
             Commission
             of
             Array
          
           to
           raise
           forces
           for
           Prince
           Maurice
           ;
           and
           they
           pursued
           the
           said
           Prince
           also
           ,
           who
           still
           avoided
           Sir
           William
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           got
           over
           Severn
           toward
           Chester
           ,
           on
           the
           Welsh
           side
           .
           And
           from
           Ailsbury
           wee
           had
           also
           ,
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           certain
           intelligence
           ,
           
           that
           that
           brave
           Commander
           Colonell
           Craford
           had
           performed
           a
           brave
           peice
           of
           service
           about
           Roesham
           3
           or
           4
           miles
           from
           Oxford
           ,
           where
           hee
           fell
           upon
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           took
           40
           Horse
           with
           their
           Riders
           and
           Armes
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           a
           Serjeant
           Major
           ,
           a
           Cornet
           ,
           and
           some
           other
           Officers
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           February
           ,
           Letters
           came
           to
           the
           Parliament
           from
           ever
           renowned
           Colonell
           Massey
           ,
           of
           a
           great
           Victory
           obtained
           by
           some
           of
           his
           forces
           under
           his
           brothers
           Command
           ;
           Who
           (
           in
           the
           
             Forrest
             of
             Dean
          
           )
           fell
           upon
           Sir
           
             John
             Winter
          
           ,
           
           routed
           him
           ,
           and
           made
           himself
           swim
           the
           River
           of
           Wye
           ,
           in
           which
           passage
           60
           of
           his
           men
           were
           drowned
           ,
           70
           slain
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           besides
           Colonell
           Gam
           ,
           and
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Winter
           ,
           and
           120
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           a
           140
           horse
           taken
           ,
           2
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           ,
           one
           Major
           ,
           4
           Captains
           ,
           and
           other
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           ,
           together
           with
           300
           Armes
           .
           And
           upon
           this
           Relation
           ,
           a
           Letter
           of
           Thanks
           from
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           was
           Ordered
           to
           bee
           sent
           to
           Colonell
           Massey
           for
           his
           good
           service
           ,
           and
           an
           Order
           also
           passed
           presently
           for
           providing
           money
           for
           so
           deserving
           a
           Commander
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           mee
           desire
           thee
           heer
           to
           stay
           a
           little
           ,
           and
           to
           take
           a
           summary
           and
           short
           survey
           of
           the
           rare
           and
           rich
           mercies
           of
           this
           Moneth
           also
           ,
           
           even
           of
           the
           
             Burning
             Bush
             still
             Vnconsumed
          
           ,
           nay
           rather
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           furious
           flames
           ,
           gallantly
           grown
           ,
           and
           much
           improved
           ,
           as
           hath
           been
           this
           moneth
           most
           evidently
           expressed
           ,
           both
           ,
           
           In
           that
           notable
           passage
           of
           Providence
           at
           Sir
           
             Erasmus
             de
             la
             Fountains
          
           House
           ;
           In
           the
           sound
           beating
           of
           Ashby
           Cavaliers
           at
           Cole-Orton
           ;
           
           and
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           
             Welsh
             Gerrard
          
           ,
           at
           Cardigan
           Castle
           .
           In
           that
           Mock-Treaty
           at
           Vxbridge
           ;
           and
           that
           brave
           peice
           of
           service
           performed
           by
           Major
           Bridges
           ,
           at
           Stoke-New-House
           in
           Gloucestershire
           ;
           Together
           with
           Major
           Jones
           ,
           his
           valiant
           taking
           of
           Partshall
           Garrison
           ;
           and
           Major
           Generall
           Brownes
           activity
           about
           Oxford
           ;
           In
           the
           brave
           defeat
           at
           Heightley
           in
           Yorkeshire
           ;
           
           And
           the
           happy
           arrivall
           at
           London
           ,
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           to
           receive
           his
           Commission
           to
           bee
           Generalissimo
           of
           all
           the
           Armies
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           .
           
           In
           the
           most
           valiant
           taking
           of
           Scarborough
           Town
           ,
           Church
           
           and
           Haven
           ;
           The
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           neer
           Dennington
           ,
           by
           valiant
           Major
           Temple
           ;
           Together
           with
           that
           renowned
           repulse
           given
           to
           Greenvill
           at
           Plymouth
           .
           
           In
           the
           most
           happy
           and
           famous
           surprizall
           of
           the
           strong
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           rich
           prizes
           therein
           .
           
           And
           ,
           finally
           ,
           In
           the
           taking
           of
           Apsley
           House
           in
           Shropshire
           ;
           The
           brave
           service
           of
           Colonell
           Craford
           at
           Roesham
           neer
           Oxford
           ;
           and
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           by
           renowned
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           in
           the
           
             Forrest
             of
             Dean
          
           .
        
         
           In
           due
           and
           deep
           consideration
           and
           most
           gratefull
           contemplation
           of
           all
           which
           so
           rare
           and
           rich
           mercies
           of
           this
           Moneth
           ,
           let
           thy
           soule
           bee
           still
           and
           ever
           ravished
           and
           rapt
           up
           with
           wonder
           and
           admiration
           at
           the
           infinite
           and
           unfathomed
           depth
           of
           this
           Gods
           free
           love
           and
           blessed
           bounty
           to
           his
           poore
           despised
           Church
           and
           Children
           ,
           
             With
             which
          
           ,
           
           
             according
             to
             his
             faithfull
             promise
             ,
             hee
             still
             abides
             ,
             and
             so
             will
             continue
             even
             to
             the
             end
             of
             the
             world
             ,
          
           to
           sustain
           and
           support
           it
           ,
           maugre
           all
           the
           malicious
           machinations
           of
           Sathan
           ,
           and
           all
           his
           malignant
           Agents
           ;
           And
           ,
           therefore
           let
           us
           ,
           with
           Christian
           courage
           and
           boldnesse
           exult
           in
           the
           rock
           of
           our
           Salvation
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           undaunted
           Spirit
           and
           goldly
           resolution
           of
           renowned
           Luther
           ,
           sing
           and
           say
           (
           as
           wee
           have
           most
           just
           cause
           )
           
             The
             Lord
             of
             Hosts
             is
             with
             us
             ,
             the
             God
             of
             Jacob
             is
             our
             refuge
             .
          
           
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           AND
           heer
           wee
           shall
           again
           begin
           the
           comfortable
           contemplation
           of
           the
           next
           ensuing
           Moneth
           of
           Marches
           works
           of
           wonder
           ,
           
           to
           the
           high
           honour
           of
           our
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           with
           that
           famous
           b●sinesse
           of
           the
           most
           admirable
           and
           rare
           recovery
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Weymouth
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           which
           was
           thus
           related
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           March
           ,
           
           1644.
           wee
           first
           received
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           that
           faithfull
           and
           most
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Sea-Commander
           ,
           Captain
           Batten
           ,
           Vice-Admirall
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Navy
           ,
           by
           Sea
           ;
           That
           hee
           had
           then
           lately
           releived
           Melcombe-Regis
           ,
           which
           (
           after
           the
           trecherous
           losse
           of
           Weymouth
           ,
           the
           February
           before
           )
           still
           held
           out
           against
           the
           Enemy
           by
           Gods
           speciall
           and
           mighty
           assistance
           and
           blessing
           on
           the
           famous
           ,
           faithfull
           ,
           and
           indefatigable
           endevours
           of
           renowned
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           ,
           notwithstanding
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           that
           poore
           Weymouth
           had
           been
           trecherously
           betrayed
           (
           by
           many
           of
           its
           own
           malignant
           Inhabitants
           )
           into
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           .
           That
           in
           this
           great
           straight
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           and
           exigent
           of
           time
           and
           danger
           ,
           renowned
           Captain
           Batten
           being
           by
           divine
           providence
           come
           thither
           with
           his
           ships
           ,
           releived
           them
           with
           such
           provisions
           
           as
           at
           that
           time
           they
           most
           wanted
           ;
           and
           that
           ,
           therewith
           ,
           hee
           had
           landed
           there
           an
           100
           of
           his
           stout
           Sea-men
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           Enemy
           might
           make
           the
           lesse
           use
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Weymouth
           ,
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           was
           necessitated
           to
           fire
           the
           ships
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           on
           Weymouth
           side
           ,
           
           which
           (
           having
           the
           benefit
           of
           a
           faire
           winde
           fit
           for
           his
           designe
           )
           hee
           afterward
           performed
           accordingly
           ,
           and
           not
           onely
           burnt
           divers
           ships
           ,
           but
           part
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Weymouth
           also
           ,
           which
           in
           that
           exigent
           ,
           could
           not
           bee
           avoyded
           .
           Now
           renowned
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           with
           his
           brave
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           resolute
           Sea-men
           all
           this
           while
           maintained
           Melcombe
           with
           admirable
           gallantry
           and
           courage
           ,
           and
           at
           length
           ,
           they
           most
           undauntedly
           re-gained
           the
           Chappell-fort
           of
           Weymouth
           ,
           
           and
           therein
           60
           of
           the
           Enemies
           taken
           prisoners
           .
           And
           in
           this
           furious
           skirmish
           of
           thus
           re-gaining
           Chappell-fort
           ,
           wee
           took
           besides
           those
           in
           the
           Fort
           ,
           one
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ,
           one
           Major
           ,
           3
           Captains
           ,
           3
           Leivtenants
           ,
           and
           a
           100
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           with
           store
           of
           provisions
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           newly
           got
           together
           ,
           
           and
           all
           this
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           but
           one
           man
           of
           ours
           ,
           (
           a
           remarkable
           mercy
           of
           the
           Lord
           unto
           us
           )
           which
           did
           so
           inrage
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           that
           Goring
           would
           needs
           bee
           revenged
           ,
           and
           vowed
           to
           assault
           us
           all
           at
           once
           ,
           as
           after
           this
           hee
           fruitlesly
           endevoured
           ,
           wherof
           more
           anon
           in
           its
           due
           place
           .
        
         
           This
           certain
           intelligence
           was
           at
           that
           time
           farther
           confirmed
           by
           2
           severall
           Letters
           of
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           intercepted
           by
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Lyme
           ,
           
           the
           one
           of
           them
           to
           Sir
           
             John
             Barkley
          
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Exeter
           ,
           the
           other
           to
           the
           Governor
           of
           Bristol
           ;
           In
           which
           Letters
           hee
           signified
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           said
           Chappell-fort
           by
           Colonell
           Sydenhams
           forces
           ,
           and
           therefore
           desired
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Greenvill
          
           (
           that
           Skellum
           and
           base
           apostate
           )
           to
           come
           away
           speedily
           with
           his
           promised
           1500
           horse
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           said
           Governours
           would
           hasten
           away
           the
           500
           foot
           they
           promised
           to
           Colonell
           Goring
           and
           himself
           ;
           for
           ,
           else
           ,
           sayes
           hee
           in
           his
           said
           Letters
           ,
           
             The
             Crown
             of
          
           England
           
             is
             in
             danger
             to
             bee
             lost
             ,
             if
          
           Weymouth
           
             should
             bee
             re-gained
             ,
             by
             the
             Parliaments
             Forces
             .
          
           Now
           Goring
           ,
           in
           this
           interim
           ,
           being
           extremely
           vext
           at
           the
           losse
           of
           the
           Chappel-fort
           ,
           
           and
           considering
           that
           it
           was
           a
           very
           great
           prejudice
           to
           his
           other
           intended
           proceedings
           ,
           hee
           therefore
           resolved
           to
           fall
           again
           upon
           that
           Fort
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           might
           (
           as
           they
           conceived
           )
           the
           more
           effectually
           doe
           it
           ,
           it
           was
           concluded
           by
           a
           Councill
           of
           Warre
           to
           fall
           both
           upon
           that
           Fort
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           Town
           of
           Melcomb
           also
           ,
           at
           once
           ,
           and
           in
           severall
           places
           ;
           and
           this
           to
           bee
           done
           (
           as
           most
           works
           of
           darknesse
           are
           )
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           night
           .
           
           But
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           so
           graciously
           to
           order
           it
           ,
           that
           the
           very
           same
           Evening
           that
           this
           storm
           was
           intended
           ,
           one
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           who
           had
           been
           taken
           prisoner
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           made
           an
           escape
           ,
           and
           came
           into
           Melcombe
           ,
           
           and
           gave
           the
           Governour
           notice
           of
           the
           Enemies
           resolution
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           would
           fall
           upon
           them
           ,
           that
           night
           ;
           so
           that
           by
           this
           means
           our
           men
           prepared
           themselves
           to
           stand
           stoutly
           upon
           their
           guard
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemy
           came
           accordingly
           and
           assaulted
           the
           line
           about
           Melcomb
           ,
           in
           5
           or
           6
           severall
           places
           together
           ,
           and
           the
           
             Chappel
             for
             t
          
           also
           at
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           and
           did
           it
           with
           great
           violence
           and
           resolution
           ;
           but
           were
           most
           bravely
           resisted
           by
           our
           men
           ,
           till
           such
           time
           as
           the
           treacherous
           Townesmen
           within
           ,
           
           let
           in
           many
           of
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           through
           their
           back-doores
           ,
           and
           so
           the
           Enemy
           came
           on
           their
           backs
           and
           made
           them
           somewhat
           to
           retreat
           ;
           In
           which
           retreat
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           being
           much
           strengthened
           by
           the
           assistance
           of
           the
           Town-Malignants
           ,
           valiant
           Major
           
             Francis
             Sydenham
          
           was
           slain
           ,
           a
           great
           losse
           unto
           us
           .
           But
           undaunted
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           observing
           this
           great
           strait
           ,
           and
           brave
           Captain
           Batten
           also
           (
           who
           in
           this
           businesse
           deserved
           great
           honour
           and
           commendation
           ,
           together
           with
           his
           valiant
           Sea-men
           also
           ,
           who
           most
           willingly
           came
           on
           shore
           to
           hazzard
           their
           lives
           in
           this
           service
           ,
           
           and
           fought
           most
           undauntedly
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           sam●
           merited
           much
           praise
           and
           reward
           too
           )
           they
           both
           did
           mightily
           encourage
           their
           men
           ,
           both
           with
           their
           words
           and
           examples
           too
           ,
           not
           to
           shrink
           ,
           but
           to
           follow
           on
           close
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           so
           led
           them
           up
           again
           into
           the
           very
           face
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           inforced
           the
           Enemy
           to
           a
           swift
           retreat
           back
           again
           into
           Weymouth
           ,
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           at
           least
           250
           of
           their
           men
           ,
           who
           were
           slain
           and
           drowned
           in
           the
           River
           .
        
         
           Now
           the
           Enemy
           being
           thus
           retreated
           ,
           our
           brave-spirited
           Souldiers
           stood
           still
           upon
           their
           guard
           ,
           with
           expectation
           that
           the
           Enemy
           would
           have
           come
           on
           again
           ,
           but
           they
           did
           not
           ;
           for
           ,
           the
           next
           morning
           ,
           about
           10
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           (
           as
           appeared
           )
           stricken
           with
           some
           panick
           fear
           ,
           
           were
           all
           sneakt
           away
           out
           of
           Weymouth
           also
           ,
           and
           secretly
           and
           suddenly
           had
           marched
           away
           ,
           both
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           in
           great
           haste
           ,
           guarding
           their
           Rear
           with
           their
           Horse
           ,
           leaving
           their
           own
           Colours
           behinde
           them
           in
           their
           Fort
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Ordnance
           they
           took
           from
           us
           ,
           and
           2
           peices
           more
           ,
           and
           some
           barrells
           of
           powder
           ,
           
           with
           a
           great
           overplus
           of
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           Victuall
           ,
           and
           other
           good
           booty
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           brought
           thither
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           and
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           they
           took
           nothing
           away
           with
           them
           ,
           but
           only
           some
           plunder
           of
           the
           Town
           .
        
         
         
           And
           thus
           after
           a
           very
           tedious
           siege
           ,
           and
           much
           hard
           service
           for
           18
           dayes
           and
           nights
           together
           (
           during
           all
           which
           time
           our
           valia
           Souldiers
           put
           off
           neither
           armes
           ,
           nor
           cloathes
           ,
           as
           I
           was
           credibly
           informed
           )
           they
           by
           Gods
           infinite
           mercy
           obtained
           a
           most
           happy
           and
           comfortable
           enlargement
           and
           freedome
           from
           their
           cruell
           and
           murtherous-minded
           Enemies
           ;
           
           And
           thus
           Goring
           and
           Dives
           ,
           who
           were
           both
           present
           in
           this
           service
           marched
           away
           to
           Dorchester
           ,
           with
           their
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           which
           were
           above
           4000.
           whereas
           ours
           that
           were
           invironed
           by
           them
           were
           not
           above
           900.
           being
           also
           discouraged
           (
           or
           at
           least
           wee
           justly
           might
           have
           been
           )
           for
           want
           of
           releif
           ,
           and
           our
           little
           or
           no
           hope
           of
           relief
           ;
           besides
           the
           former
           successe
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           yet
           that
           ours
           should
           so
           gallantly
           quit
           themselves
           ,
           and
           so
           impregnably
           oppose
           and
           fall
           upon
           their
           Enemies
           ,
           when
           they
           were
           at
           their
           strongest
           ,
           and
           themselves
           in
           the
           lowest
           and
           most
           desperate
           condition
           ,
           and
           besides
           ,
           the
           Townesmen
           within
           being
           trecherous
           unto
           them
           ,
           of
           whom
           above
           40
           had
           conspired
           to
           seize
           on
           the
           Fort
           which
           Colonell
           Sydenham
           possessed
           ,
           and
           by
           procuring
           false
           keyes
           to
           the
           prison
           doores
           to
           let
           out
           all
           the
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           also
           (
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           )
           to
           let
           in
           the
           enemies
           at
           their
           back-doores
           ;
           but
           the
           plot
           of
           the
           false
           keyes
           was
           timely
           discovered
           and
           prevented
           ,
           many
           of
           the
           Malignant
           Conspirators
           apprehended
           and
           imprisoned
           ,
           some
           in
           this
           fight
           were
           slain
           ,
           and
           some
           wounded
           ,
           and
           those
           imprisoned
           ,
           in
           a
           fit
           posture
           to
           bee
           hanged
           ,
           as
           afterward
           they
           were
           :
           Wee
           lost
           but
           10
           men
           on
           our
           side
           ,
           in
           all
           this
           hot
           and
           furious
           service
           ;
           
           All
           which
           premises
           considered
           ,
           it
           must
           needs
           bee
           granted
           that
           the
           hand
           of
           God
           was
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           most
           visibly
           seen
           in
           the
           whole
           carriage
           of
           this
           admirable
           action
           and
           famous
           defeat
           ,
           wherein
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           was
           an
           apparent
           vision
           of
           our
           present
           Parliamentary
           mighty
           wonder
           ;
           
             Viz.
             The
             Burning
             Bush
             in
             the
             midst
             of
             such
             furious
             flames
             ,
             not
             consumed
          
           ;
           To
           God
           alone
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           bee
           all
           the
           honour
           and
           glory
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           And
           March
           the
           8
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           that
           a
           ship
           carrying
           28
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           laden
           with
           store
           of
           armes
           and
           Ammunition
           was
           come
           into
           Weymouth
           from
           Rhoan
           in
           France
           ,
           supposing
           Weymouth
           had
           still
           been
           in
           the
           Enemies
           possession
           ;
           
           and
           so
           was
           seized
           on
           for
           the
           Parliaments
           use
           .
           Yea
           ,
           and
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           even
           3
           or
           4
           houres
           after
           the
           Enemy
           had
           quitted
           the
           Outworks
           of
           Weymouth
           (
           whereof
           you
           have
           at
           large
           heard
           before
           )
           a
           lusty
           serviceable
           ship
           of
           Weymouth
           ,
           called
           the
           Endevour
           ,
           carrying
           in
           her
           12
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           laden
           with
           Salt
           and
           other
           commodities
           (
           belonging
           
           
           
           to
           some
           Malignants
           of
           those
           parts
           )
           which
           ship
           then
           lay
           close
           under
           Portland
           Castle
           ,
           but
           having
           ,
           as
           it
           seemed
           many
           honest
           Sea-men
           in
           her
           ,
           suddenly
           they
           cut
           her
           Cables
           ,
           &
           swiftly
           ,
           and
           of
           its
           own
           accord
           ,
           came
           off
           to
           Captain
           Batten
           ,
           then
           at
           Weymouth
           and
           Melcomb
           ,
           although
           the
           Castle
           of
           Portland
           had
           made
           at
           least
           7
           or
           8
           shots
           at
           her
           .
           And
           thus
           wee
           see
           how
           God
           most
           graciously
           blessed
           the
           affaires
           of
           that
           Town
           ,
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           both
           by
           Sea
           and
           by
           Land
           ;
           to
           him
           alone
           bee
           all
           the
           praise
           and
           glory
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           Shortly
           after
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           on
           
             Wednesday
             ,
             March
          
           the
           12.
           
           Both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           most
           piously
           concurred
           for
           the
           keeping
           of
           a
           Solemn
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           
           at
           Christ-Church
           in
           London
           ,
           for
           all
           these
           so
           many
           and
           marveilous
           rich
           mercies
           of
           the
           Lord
           unto
           us
           ,
           
             Since
             the
             happy
             dissolution
             of
             that
             foresaid
             Treaty
             at
             Vxbridge
          
           ;
           as
           namely
           ,
           for
           the
           winning
           of
           
             Scarborough
             Town
             ,
             &
             Haven
             ;
             Shrewsbury
             ,
          
           so
           unexpectedly
           and
           admirably
           put
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           hands
           ;
           The
           extraordinary
           recovering
           of
           Weymouth
           ,
           and
           even
           miraculous
           preservation
           of
           
             Melcomb
             Regis
          
           ,
           &c.
           
           Where
           and
           at
           which
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           Reverend
           ,
           Learned
           ,
           and
           Religious
           Mr.
           ●rrowsmith
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Vines
           ,
           Preached
           before
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           
             Lord
             Major
          
           and
           Aldermen
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           accompanying
           them
           there
           ,
           at
           that
           holy
           service
           .
           And
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           immediately
           after
           passed
           an
           Ordinance
           for
           the
           payment
           of
           2000
           pound
           ,
           
           to
           the
           brave
           Garrison
           of
           Weymouth
           ,
           for
           the
           encouragement
           and
           reward
           of
           the
           good
           service
           done
           there
           ,
           and
           for
           a
           supply
           of
           some
           necessaries
           in
           that
           Town
           .
        
         
           And
           besides
           all
           these
           remarkable
           m●●cies
           of
           our
           good
           God
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           whereof
           you
           have
           most
           fully
           been
           informed
           ,
           since
           ,
           and
           even
           at
           the
           dissolution
           of
           that
           Mock-Treaty
           at
           Vxbridge
           ;
           We
           were
           yet
           farther
           credibly
           assured
           by
           Letters
           from
           Ailsbury
           ,
           about
           March
           the
           16.
           
           That
           the
           King
           lost
           the
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           belonging
           to
           his
           own
           Life-guard
           ;
           
           the
           manner
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           which
           prize
           was
           thus
           related
           .
           Ailsbury
           Garrison
           having
           intelligence
           of
           divers
           of
           the
           Kings
           horse
           ,
           quartered
           out
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           for
           want
           of
           necessaries
           (
           about
           this
           time
           )
           within
           the
           Town
           (
           they
           that
           have
           spoiled
           a
           most
           fruitfull
           Kingdome
           ,
           will
           shortly
           ,
           I
           hope
           ,
           want
           bread
           and
           Pease
           for
           themselves
           .
           )
           Heerupon
           ,
           valiant
           Captain
           Abricomie
           ,
           a
           Scottish
           Commander
           in
           Ailsbury
           ,
           and
           Major
           Ennis
           of
           Newport-pagnell
           ,
           marched
           from
           their
           Garrisons
           toward
           Oxford
           ,
           with
           a
           party
           of
           horse
           to
           Killington
           ,
           where
           ,
           accordingly
           ,
           they
           met
           with
           the
           Kings
           own
           Troop
           ,
           as
           they
           had
           been
           informed
           .
           Our
           party
           went
           over
           at
           
           
             Islip
             Mill
          
           ,
           and
           there
           they
           found
           the
           Enemy
           entrenched
           on
           the
           other
           side
           of
           the
           River
           ;
           but
           our
           party
           of
           horse
           had
           carryed
           Fagots
           and
           so
           filled-up
           the
           Trench
           with
           them
           and
           with
           earth
           ,
           and
           so
           handled
           it
           that
           they
           blew
           up
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           forced
           the
           Turn-pike
           and
           Chain
           ,
           surprized
           the
           Guard
           ,
           marched
           into
           the
           Town
           ,
           took
           40
           gallant
           horse
           ,
           worth
           (
           some
           said
           )
           50
           li.
           and
           Captain
           Cheyworth
           ,
           Commissary
           Generall
           to
           the
           King
           ,
           also
           the
           Kings
           Chirurgeons
           own
           mate
           ,
           with
           other
           prisoners
           ;
           and
           in
           their
           return
           home
           ,
           they
           took
           4
           more
           Cavalierian
           Troopers
           driving
           Cattle
           to
           the
           Kings
           quarters
           ,
           All
           which
           (
           praised
           bee
           the
           Lord
           )
           they
           brought
           home
           safely
           ,
           without
           any
           wound
           or
           losse
           of
           a
           man.
           
        
         
           About
           March
           the
           14.
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           received
           Letters
           from
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           that
           brave
           Commander
           ,
           and
           pious
           Patriot
           of
           his
           Country
           ,
           informing
           them
           of
           the
           singular
           good
           condition
           of
           Shrewshury
           ;
           and
           also
           of
           a
           notable
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Forces
           of
           Prince
           Maurice
           ,
           
           by
           a
           party
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           at
           Holt-Bridge
           ,
           in
           Cheshire
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           valiant
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Jones
           ,
           the
           manner
           whereof
           was
           thus
           .
           Prince
           Maurice
           ,
           being
           still
           greatly
           vext
           in
           his
           minde
           at
           the
           sad
           losse
           of
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           and
           as
           vigilantly
           as
           possibly
           hee
           could
           ,
           watching
           to
           catch
           and
           lay
           hold
           on
           all
           opportunities
           to
           bee
           revenged
           on
           the
           Parliaments
           party
           ,
           at
           last
           resolved
           upon
           one
           ,
           and
           therefore
           sent
           a
           party
           of
           foot
           over
           the
           River
           of
           Dee
           ,
           which
           parts
           Cheshire
           and
           Wales
           ,
           and
           about
           13
           Companies
           got
           over
           the
           said
           River
           ,
           by
           laying
           over
           it
           a
           Bridge
           of
           Canvas
           dipt
           in
           Pitch
           ,
           over
           which
           3
           men
           might
           march
           abrest
           .
           These
           all
           being
           thus
           past
           over
           ,
           intended
           in
           a
           dark
           night
           ,
           to
           have
           surprized
           Sir
           Williams
           said
           Garrison
           at
           Holt-bridge
           ,
           and
           to
           have
           forced
           their
           passage
           that
           way
           to
           some
           other
           farther
           design
           ;
           which
           Garrison
           ,
           the
           Prince
           understood
           was
           maintained
           by
           only
           2
           Companies
           of
           Firelocks
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Jones
           ,
           who
           being
           thus
           ,
           now
           ,
           suddenly
           assaulted
           by
           the
           said
           numerous
           enemy
           ,
           yet
           had
           his
           men
           in
           order
           and
           readinesse
           to
           receive
           them
           ,
           and
           entertained
           them
           with
           such
           a
           successefull
           volley
           of
           shot
           ,
           and
           with
           such
           valour
           and
           gallantry
           ,
           that
           at
           the
           very
           first
           encounter
           and
           giving
           of
           fire
           ,
           hee
           put
           them
           to
           the
           rout
           and
           swift
           retreat
           ,
           
           killed
           in
           the
           pursuite
           Colonell
           Owen
           a
           Knight
           ,
           and
           about
           an
           100
           Officers
           and
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           took
           divers
           prisoners
           and
           Armes
           ,
           and
           5
           Colours
           ,
           forced
           the
           Enemy
           back
           again
           in
           great
           confusion
           over
           the
           River
           ,
           in
           which
           passage
           many
           were
           drowned
           ;
           and
           in
           which
           service
           wee
           lost
           onely
           6
           men
           that
           were
           slain
           ,
           and
           among
           
           them
           ,
           Major
           Jackson
           a
           valiant
           man
           and
           brave
           Commander
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           instant
           ,
           came
           Letters
           from
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Sir
           
             William
             Waller
          
           ,
           giving
           an
           account
           of
           a
           notable
           defeat
           given
           by
           his
           forces
           to
           the
           
             Winchesterian
             Cavaliers
          
           ,
           
           the
           manner
           ,
           thus
           .
           Colonell
           Ogle
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Winchester
           for
           the
           King
           ,
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           to
           beat
           up
           Sir
           Williams
           quarters
           ,
           thinking
           to
           take
           them
           at
           unawares
           ;
           But
           ,
           contrary
           to
           their
           expectation
           ,
           they
           were
           most
           gallantly
           received
           by
           our
           men
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Philips
           the
           Commander
           in
           chief
           of
           the
           Enemies
           party
           was
           slain
           in
           the
           skirmish
           togewith
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Gardiner
           ,
           
           and
           divers
           others
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           sent
           back
           again
           by
           weeping-crosse
           with
           a
           flea
           in
           their
           eares
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           ,
           wee
           received
           farther
           intelligence
           by
           other
           Letters
           from
           Colonell
           Cook
           ,
           and
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Waller
          
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           great
           and
           famous
           Victory
           obtained
           by
           the
           said
           Sir
           William
           ,
           and
           valiant
           and
           virtuous
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           at
           the
           Devizes
           in
           Wilts
           ,
           
           against
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             James
             Long
          
           ,
           high
           Sheriffe
           of
           Wiles
           ,
           and
           his
           whole
           Regiment
           ,
           being
           the
           same
           horse
           which
           conveyed
           or
           conducted
           the
           Prince
           from
           Oxford
           to
           Bristol
           ;
           which
           said
           Letter
           making
           a
           full
           and
           exact
           relation
           thereof
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           ,
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           Printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Noble
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               SInce
               Colonell
               Long
               was
               returned
               from
               conveying
               the
               Prince
               ,
               with
               the
               Bishop
               of
               Armagh
               ,
               and
               divers
               of
               the
               Oxford
               Nobility
               ,
               to
               Bristol
               ,
               wee
               had
               intelligence
               that
               hee
               was
               comming
               towards
               the
               Devizes
               ,
               having
               a
               gallant
               Regiment
               of
               Horse
               ,
               consisting
               of
               about
               400
               men
               ,
               hereupon
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               endevoured
               to
               get
               betwixt
               him
               and
               the
               Town
               ;
               but
               having
               a
               long
               march
               ,
               hee
               got
               to
               the
               Devizes
               before
               Sir
               William
               approached
               ,
               and
               was
               quartered
               there
               ,
               with
               Colonell
               Sir
               
                 Charles
                 Lloyd
              
               ,
               the
               Governour
               thereof
               ,
               for
               about
               two
               dayes
               ,
               by
               which
               time
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               made
               his
               approach
               .
            
             
               On
               Munday
               the
               10
               of
               this
               present
               March
               ,
               hee
               quartered
               with
               his
               whole
               Army
               at
               
                 Almesbury
                 ,
                 Normanton
                 ,
                 Lake
                 ,
                 Dearne
                 ,
              
               and
               Derrington
               ,
               and
               a
               very
               strong
               party
               was
               commanded
               forth
               ,
               out
               of
               which
               were
               drawn
               divers
               Scouts
               ,
               which
               were
               sent
               towards
               the
               
               
                 Devizes
                 ,
                 Stepstone
              
               ,
               and
               other
               parts
               ,
               to
               discover
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               what
               strength
               they
               were
               of
               ,
               some
               whereof
               returned
               in
               the
               evening
               with
               intelligence
               ,
               that
               Colonell
               Long
               was
               in
               the
               Devizes
               ,
               with
               a
               
                 Posse
                 Comitatus
              
               ,
               or
               the
               County
               Forces
               ,
               for
               this
               Long
               is
               the
               Kings
               high
               Sheriffe
               of
               the
               County
               of
               Wilts
               ,
               son
               to
               Sir
               
                 Walter
                 Long
              
               ,
               who
               lately
               deceased
               ,
               who
               being
               in
               drink
               ,
               fell
               from
               his
               horse
               neer
               Chich●ster
               ,
               and
               broke
               his
               neck
               ,
               and
               his
               son
               hath
               been
               a
               very
               active
               man
               against
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               ever
               since
               hee
               hath
               begged
               his
               Wardship
               ,
               which
               put
               him
               to
               much
               travell
               and
               paines
               ,
               for
               which
               hee
               almost
               spurred
               the
               horse
               to
               death
               that
               had
               broke
               his
               Fathers
               neck
               ;
               for
               hee
               had
               vowed
               before
               hee
               came
               off
               his
               back
               to
               get
               his
               Wardship
               .
               This
               intelligence
               caused
               Sir
               William
               to
               advance
               towards
               the
               Devizes
               that
               night
               ,
               having
               also
               advertisement
               ,
               that
               the
               Enemies
               works
               about
               the
               Town
               were
               very
               slight
               ,
               and
               when
               his
               Army
               were
               on
               their
               march
               about
               a
               mile
               from
               Almsbury
               ,
               hee
               drew
               them
               up
               into
               a
               Body
               ,
               and
               foure
               out
               of
               every
               Troop
               ,
               to
               goe
               on
               the
               Forlorn
               Hope
               .
            
             
               On
               Tuesday
               morning
               very
               early
               ,
               our
               Forlorn
               Hope
               gave
               the
               Enemy
               an
               Alarm
               (
               the
               whole
               Army
               marching
               all
               night
               )
               upon
               which
               all
               Colonell
               Longs
               Regiment
               ,
               which
               were
               quartered
               in
               and
               neer
               the
               Devizes
               ,
               drew
               into
               a
               Body
               ,
               and
               newes
               being
               brought
               thereof
               to
               Sir
               William
               ,
               hee
               made
               some
               stay
               ,
               and
               at
               the
               first
               seemed
               rather
               to
               prepare
               for
               defence
               ,
               then
               to
               give
               an
               assault
               ,
               and
               divides
               his
               Horse
               into
               three
               Brigades
               ,
               the
               first
               commanded
               by
               himself
               ,
               quartered
               near
               
                 Po●●rn
                 ,
                 Woodington
              
               ,
               and
               the
               Devizes
               ,
               the
               next
               Brigade
               was
               commanded
               by
               Leivtenant
               Generall
               Cromwell
               ,
               and
               the
               third
               by
               Sir
               
                 Hadzer
                 Waller
              
               ,
               a
               kinsman
               of
               Sir
               Williams
               ,
               which
               Brigade
               joyned
               together
               ,
               and
               wheeled
               about
               ,
               and
               fetcht
               a
               large
               compasse
               ,
               that
               they
               might
               not
               bee
               discovered
               by
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               fell
               in
               between
               them
               and
               the
               Bath
               .
            
             
               On
               Wednesday
               morning
               ,
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               drew
               up
               his
               Forces
               to
               fall
               upon
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               they
               having
               discovered
               that
               Sir
               William
               had
               a
               purpose
               to
               give
               them
               a
               visit
               ,
               Colonell
               Long
               ,
               with
               the
               Horse
               left
               the
               Devizes
               ,
               and
               retreated
               towards
               Bath
               ,
               not
               having
               notice
               of
               Generall
               Cromwels
               readinesse
               on
               that
               side
               to
               receive
               them
               ,
               and
               Sir
               
                 Charles
                 Lloyd
              
               the
               Governour
               of
               the
               Devizes
               ,
               with
               most
               of
               the
               Foot
               slighted
               their
               Works
               ,
               and
               retreated
               into
               the
               Castle
               ,
               thinking
               that
               they
               were
               not
               able
               to
               defend
               the
               Town
               :
               Sir
               William
               hearing
               that
               Colonell
               Long
               was
               marching
               away
               ,
               hee
               pursued
               him
               very
               close
               in
               the
               Rear
               ,
               and
               when
               the
               Enemy
               were
               a
               little
               past
               Milchin
               
               thinking
               by
               the
               swiftnesse
               of
               their
               March
               to
               make
               their
               escape
               away
               ,
               Colonel
               Cromwell
               appeared
               in
               the
               Van
               ,
               betwixt
               him
               and
               Bradford
               ,
               which
               hee
               having
               notice
               of
               ,
               Colonell
               Long
               would
               have
               returned
               back
               again
               ,
               but
               could
               make
               no
               way
               of
               escape
               ,
               the
               passes
               being
               narrow
               ,
               and
               the
               Countrey
               so
               fortified
               with
               quick-set
               hedges
               ,
               that
               hee
               was
               as
               it
               were
               in
               a
               pound
               .
            
             
               We
               took
               from
               the
               Enemy
               the
               400
               Horse
               ,
               and
               300
               Prisoners
               :
               we
               took
               Colonell
               Long
               himself
               the
               Kings
               high
               Sheriffe
               ,
               their
               Commander
               in
               cheif
               ,
               Captain
               Web
               ,
               and
               7
               Captains
               more
               ,
               the
               Under-Sheriffe
               ,
               7
               Cornets
               ,
               with
               many
               other
               Officers
               .
               Wee
               took
               also
               340
               Armes
               ;
               and
               of
               this
               whole
               Regiment
               ,
               which
               was
               the
               best
               (
               as
               wee
               understand
               )
               the
               King
               hath
               ,
               there
               escaped
               but
               30.
               wee
               lost
               but
               two
               men
               on
               our
               side
               ,
               and
               but
               4
               of
               the
               Enemy
               were
               killed
               .
            
             
               Colonell
               Ludlow
               is
               now
               (
               thanks
               bee
               to
               God
               )
               sole
               high
               Sheriffe
               of
               this
               County
               :
               his
               competitor
               (
               being
               now
               taken
               prisoner
               )
               is
               
                 in
                 custodia
                 Mariscallorum
              
               ,
               with
               the
               greatest
               part
               of
               his
               Commanders
               and
               Officers
               ,
               and
               his
               whole
               Regiment
               utterly
               extirpated
               .
               Colonell
               Ludlowes
               approach
               hither
               is
               now
               most
               earnestly
               desired
               to
               joyn
               with
               us
               ,
               in
               regard
               this
               County
               ,
               in
               which
               wee
               hope
               there
               will
               bee
               found
               but
               little
               opposition
               ,
               though
               wee
               have
               been
               lately
               heavy
               laden
               with
               infinite
               numbers
               of
               barbarous
               villains
               .
               To
               God
               bee
               the
               praise
               ,
               who
               hath
               so
               graciously
               looked
               upon
               our
               sufferings
               .
               The
               Garrison
               of
               
                 Long
                 ford
              
               hearing
               o●
               so
               many
               losses
               to
               the
               Kings
               Army
               ,
               in
               severall
               places
               ,
               one
               upon
               the
               neck
               of
               another
               ,
               are
               in
               great
               distraction
               ,
               and
               almost
               hopelesse
               of
               subsisting
               ,
               having
               not
               above
               sixteen
               Horse
               ,
               and
               they
               are
               very
               poore
               judes
               ,
               to
               fetch
               in
               provisions
               ,
               of
               which
               it
               is
               conceived
               ,
               they
               begin
               to
               bee
               straitned
               :
               and
               for
               their
               men
               ,
               they
               are
               most
               of
               them
               forced
               ,
               of
               which
               (
               wee
               hope
               )
               there
               will
               shortly
               bee
               given
               a
               very
               good
               account
               .
            
             
               Wee
               hear
               Colonell
               Goring
               doth
               still
               retreat
               before
               us
               :
               it
               is
               thought
               hee
               intends
               to
               joyn
               with
               Colonell
               Barkley
               the
               Governour
               of
               Excester
               ;
               and
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               is
               marching
               towards
               Colonell
               Holborn
               at
               Taunton
               ,
               and
               intends
               to
               draw
               out
               what
               strength
               hee
               can
               out
               of
               Sommersetshire
               to
               joyn
               with
               him
               ,
               and
               so
               to
               lose
               no
               time
               to
               pursue
               after
               .
               So
               with
               my
               due
               respects
               and
               humble
               service
               ,
               I
               rest
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 faithfull
                 and
                 affectionate
                 Servant
                 .
              
               
                 Southampton
                 
                   March
                   18.
                   1644.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
             
             
               Here
               followeth
               a
               Copy
               of
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Wallers
              
               own
               Letter
               .
            
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               COlonell
               Cook
               and
               Captain
               Butler
               have
               writen
               at
               large
               unto
               you
               ,
               and
               therefore
               I
               shall
               onely
               confirm
               it
               ,
               that
               with
               Gods
               gracious
               assistance
               wee
               have
               routed
               the
               best
               Regiment
               the
               King
               had
               in
               the
               West
               ;
               of
               400
               Horse
               ,
               there
               escaped
               not
               30.
               the
               Colonell
               ,
               Sir
               
                 James
                 Long
              
               ,
               eight
               Captains
               ,
               and
               7
               Cornets
               were
               taken
               ,
               and
               most
               of
               the
               other
               Officers
               ,
               with
               about
               300
               prisoners
               .
               This
               fell
               out
               in
               Wiltshire
               ,
               between
               Troughbridge
               and
               Stepstone
               .
               Wee
               are
               now
               marching
               towards
               honest
               Holborn
               ,
               with
               whom
               (
               by
               the
               grace
               of
               God
               )
               wee
               will
               joyn
               ,
               or
               stick
               half
               way
               .
            
             
               
                 William
                 Waller
                 .
              
               
                 March
                 18.
                 1644.
                 
              
            
             
               
                 
                   
                     A
                     List
                     of
                     what
                     was
                     taken
                     .
                  
                   
                     Col.
                     Sir
                     
                       James
                       Long
                    
                     ,
                     the
                     high
                     Sheriffe
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Vnder-Sheriffe
                     .
                  
                   
                     8
                     Captains
                     .
                  
                   
                     7
                     Cornets
                     .
                  
                   
                     400
                     Horse
                     .
                  
                   
                     340
                     Armes
                     .
                  
                   
                     300
                     Prisoners
                     .
                  
                   
                     Goring
                     pursued
                     by
                     
                       W.
                       Waller
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           instant
           ,
           Letters
           from
           Abbington
           informed
           us
           ,
           that
           the
           brave
           Garrison
           there
           seemed
           to
           bee
           in
           a
           perpetuall
           motion
           against
           the
           nest
           of
           Oxonian
           humming
           Hornets
           ;
           and
           that
           ,
           as
           on
           other
           dayes
           ,
           
           so
           on
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           ,
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           drew
           forth
           a
           party
           of
           about
           300
           Horse
           ,
           toward
           Chislington-Bridge
           ,
           part
           of
           which
           were
           brought
           to
           Wheatley-Bridge
           ,
           and
           Melton
           to
           hinder
           Oxford
           Market
           ,
           and
           about
           10
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           they
           joyned
           and
           ma●ched
           to
           Hedington
           ,
           where
           they
           took
           4
           or
           5
           Carts
           laden
           with
           provisions
           for
           Oxford
           ;
           They
           of
           Oxford
           also
           fell
           down
           another
           way
           and
           took
           2
           Carts
           going
           for
           Abbington
           ;
           but
           in
           the
           return
           of
           Colonell
           Browns
           party
           ,
           they
           were
           happily
           met
           withall
           ,
           and
           after
           a
           short
           ,
           but
           sharp
           and
           hot
           skirmish
           ,
           they
           of
           Abbington
           had
           the
           better
           ,
           slew
           7
           or
           8
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           between
           30
           and
           40
           prisoners
           ,
           the
           chief
           Commander
           of
           the
           party
           ,
           Cornet
           Gardener
           was
           also
           taken
           ,
           and
           our
           friends
           Carts
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Market
           folk
           ,
           whom
           they
           had
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           rescued
           ;
           3
           of
           the
           prisoners
           then
           taken
           ,
           were
           Irish
           ,
           and
           therefore
           presently
           executed
           according
           to
           the
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           thus
           they
           returned
           without
           the
           losse
           of
           one
           man.
           And
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           (
           about
           this
           time
           )
           taking
           into
           consideration
           the
           fidelity
           and
           
           valour
           of
           this
           brave
           Garrison
           of
           Abbington
           ,
           (
           whose
           successefull
           actions
           have
           ,
           
           indeed
           ,
           crowned
           them
           with
           the
           Laurell-boughes
           of
           perpetuall
           fame
           and
           honourable
           memory
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           their
           wise
           and
           most
           valiant
           Governour
           ,
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           )
           they
           Ordered
           that
           the
           Committee
           of
           Both
           Kingdomes
           should
           sign
           a
           Warrant
           ,
           presently
           ,
           for
           a
           1000
           pound
           to
           bee
           forthwith
           issued
           out
           and
           disposed
           of
           for
           the
           good
           and
           encouragement
           of
           that
           Garrison
           of
           Abbington
           .
        
         
           And
           on
           this
           March
           the
           22
           a
           conference
           was
           had
           between
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           touching
           the
           ratification
           of
           the
           roll
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           his
           Officers
           or
           Colonells
           for
           the
           New-Modelled-Army
           at
           which
           Conference
           there
           was
           now
           at
           last
           a
           most
           happy
           concurrence
           of
           the
           Peeres
           with
           the
           Commons
           ,
           
           in
           approving
           the
           List
           (
           a
           businesse
           which
           had
           hung
           in
           much
           suspence
           and
           had
           much
           retarded
           the
           setting
           forth
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           and
           thereby
           much
           sadded
           the
           hearts
           of
           the
           best
           affected
           ,
           and
           onely
           gladded
           the
           hearts
           of
           the
           Malignants
           )
           this
           List
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           of
           Sir
           Thomas
           his
           Commanders
           was
           now
           most
           happily
           consented
           unto
           by
           the
           Peers
           ,
           without
           any
           alteration
           at
           all
           ,
           which
           was
           so
           acceptable
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           that
           upon
           the
           report
           thereof
           to
           their
           House
           ,
           they
           appointed
           a
           Committee
           to
           prepare
           a
           Message
           to
           the
           Lords
           to
           congratulate
           their
           happy
           concurrence
           ,
           and
           to
           assure
           them
           of
           the
           reall
           affection
           and
           endevours
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           to
           support
           their
           Lordships
           in
           their
           Honours
           and
           Priviledges
           ;
           And
           this
           being
           certainly
           so
           (
           as
           indeed
           it
           was
           )
           it
           did
           for
           the
           present
           ,
           and
           will
           for
           the
           future
           ,
           take
           off
           that
           reproach
           which
           the
           Malignants
           and
           incendiaries
           about
           the
           Town
           gave
           out
           ;
           
           
             That
             the
             Commons
             did
             endevour
             and
             use
             meanes
             to
             diminish
             the
             priviledges
             of
             the
             Peeres
          
           ;
           Whereat
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           our
           pernicious
           Malignants
           much
           rejoyced
           ,
           and
           impiously
           hoped
           it
           was
           so
           indeed
           ,
           but
           were
           thus
           most
           happily
           frustrated
           of
           their
           wicked
           expectation
           therein
           ;
           Ever
           magnified
           bee
           our
           good
           God
           and
           gracious
           Father
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           the
           List
           being
           thus
           past
           and
           perfected
           ,
           the
           
             New-Modelled
             Army
          
           was
           expedited
           shortly
           after
           into
           the
           field
           ,
           to
           Gods
           high
           honour
           and
           our
           unspeakable
           comfort
           ,
           as
           ,
           in
           due
           time
           and
           place
           ,
           shall
           bee
           abundantly
           manifested
           .
           The
           said
           List
           of
           Commanders
           being
           a
           thing
           of
           so
           high
           concernment
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           therefore
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           it
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           honourable
           memory
           of
           the
           Persons
           and
           the
           Thing
           it self
           .
        
         
         
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             Commander
             in
             cheif
             .
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
             .
          
           
             
               
                 Officers
                 of
                 the
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Middleton
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Sidney
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Graves
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Sheffield
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Vermudon
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Whaley
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Sir
                 
                   M.
                   Levisay
                
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Fleetwood
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Rossiter
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Sir
                 
                   Robert
                   Pye.
                
                 
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Officers
                 of
                 the
                 Foot.
                 
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Crayford
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Berkley
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Aldridge
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Holborne
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Fortescue
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Inglesby
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Montague
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Pickering
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Welden
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Rainsborow
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           this
           also
           is
           very
           observable
           by
           us
           ,
           that
           (
           for
           the
           more
           happy
           advance
           of
           this
           New-Army
           ,
           )
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           put
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           Parliamentary-Worthies
           ,
           that
           among
           all
           the
           other
           necessary
           provisions
           both
           for
           the
           hastening
           and
           the
           happifying
           also
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Army
           into
           the
           field
           ,
           
           they
           took
           speciall
           care
           of
           the
           
             Spirituall
             Discipline
          
           thereof
           ,
           by
           sufficient
           and
           able
           Preachers
           to
           goe
           along
           with
           them
           ,
           as
           well
           as
           of
           the
           
             Martiall
             Discipline
          
           by
           honest
           and
           valiant
           Commanders
           ,
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           Ordered
           that
           the
           Assembly
           of
           Divines
           should
           nominate
           and
           present
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           such
           pious
           and
           learned
           Preachers
           as
           they
           knew
           every
           way
           fit
           and
           able
           for
           that
           service
           .
           And
           is
           not
           such
           an
           Army
           like
           to
           thrive
           (
           think
           you
           )
           where
           piety
           and
           probity
           ,
           as
           well
           as
           courage
           and
           magnanimity
           is
           so
           piously
           and
           prudently
           endevoured
           ?
        
         
           About
           the
           24
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           the
           
             Lords
             in
             Parliament
          
           were
           pleased
           to
           bring
           the
           eare
           of
           the
           godly
           education
           of
           the
           Kings
           Children
           at
           Whitehall
           ,
           
           into
           their
           thoughts
           and
           serious
           consideration
           ▪
           and
           thereupon
           to
           make
           the
           most
           Noble
           Earle
           of
           Northumberland
           Governour
           and
           his
           virtuous
           Lady
           Governesse
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           to
           Order
           an
           Annuall
           allowance
           for
           their
           encouragement
           therin
           of
           3000
           pound
           .
           A
           worthy
           act
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           and
           may
           justly
           bring
           to
           our
           thought●
           the
           brave
           and
           blessed
           education
           given
           to
           young
           King
           Edward
           〈◊〉
           6.
           and
           to
           Queen
           Elizabeth
           of
           ever
           happy
           memory
           ,
           the
           recover●●●
           (
           under
           God
           )
           of
           the
           Gospel
           out
           of
           Eg●ptian
           dark
           Popery
           ,
           and
           who
           were
           the
           glory
           of
           our
           English
           nation
           for
           these
           many
           yeers
           .
           And
           
           wee
           doubt
           not
           (
           as
           wee
           pray
           )
           but
           those
           2
           most
           noble
           and
           honourable
           personages
           will
           make
           it
           their
           study
           and
           care
           to
           have
           those
           2
           young
           Princes
           instructed
           and
           brought
           up
           so
           virtuously
           and
           piously
           that
           they
           may
           prove
           2
           glorious
           and
           illustrious
           Starres
           ,
           not
           only
           in
           the
           firmameut
           of
           these
           3
           Kingdomes
           ,
           but
           even
           of
           all
           Christendome
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           26
           instant
           ,
           
           wee
           received
           Letters
           out
           of
           Gloucestershire
           ,
           which
           certified
           that
           a
           party
           of
           Colonell
           Massies
           horse
           had
           routed
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Cavaliers
           which
           were
           sent
           from
           Bristol
           by
           Sir
           
             Ralph
             Hopton
          
           toward
           Prince
           Maurice
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           skirmish
           had
           taken
           Colonell
           Roberts
           a
           great
           Malignant
           of
           Herefordshire
           ,
           besides
           7
           Officers
           ,
           and
           40
           common
           Souldiers
           prisoners
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           March
           ,
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           in
           Parliament
           took
           into
           their
           consideration
           some
           of
           their
           well-deserving
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           their
           great
           arrears
           ,
           and
           among
           these
           ,
           cheifly
           ,
           that
           brave
           ,
           unspotted
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honored
           Commander
           in
           Armes
           ,
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           and
           thereupon
           ordered
           that
           his
           Arreares
           should
           by
           audit
           bee
           given
           in
           ,
           
           and
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           because
           hee
           had
           been
           long
           without
           pay
           ,
           they
           ordered
           that
           500
           pound
           should
           bee
           presently
           paid
           unto
           him
           in
           part
           of
           his
           Arreares
           .
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           an
           Order
           past
           the
           House
           ,
           (
           worthy
           to
           bee
           recorded
           to
           their
           praise
           and
           honour
           )
           it
           being
           full
           of
           piety
           and
           Christian
           charity
           ;
           Viz.
           That
           out
           of
           the
           Monies
           given
           for
           Composition
           by
           some
           able
           Delinquents
           ,
           there
           should
           bee
           a
           1000
           pound
           paid
           to
           poore
           men
           that
           had
           lost
           their
           horses
           ,
           Waggons
           and
           Carts
           ,
           the
           Summer
           before
           ,
           in
           the
           service
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           that
           500
           pound
           more
           should
           bee
           paid
           to
           poore
           Widdows
           whose
           husbands
           had
           been
           slain
           in
           the
           service
           of
           the
           State.
           
        
         
           And
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           stay
           heer
           a
           little
           ,
           and
           take
           a
           short
           revise
           and
           serious
           advice
           on
           this
           Moneths
           mercies
           and
           marveilous
           passages
           of
           divine
           providence
           and
           preservation
           of
           this
           his
           
             Parliamentary
             Burning
             Bush
             not
             Consumed
          
           ,
           
           although
           environed
           with
           most
           violent
           and
           vehement
           furious
           flames
           of
           
             Malignant
             wrath
          
           and
           rage
           against
           it
           ,
           as
           hath
           been
           most
           evident
           in
           all
           the
           particulars
           forementioned
           ,
           both
           ,
           In
           that
           most
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           proud
           
           insulting
           Enemies
           Goring
           and
           Dives
           at
           Weymouth
           ,
           and
           Melcomb-Regis
           ;
           Together
           with
           the
           seasonable
           seizing
           on
           the
           2
           ships
           which
           by
           providence
           were
           put
           into
           the
           possession
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           friends
           there
           .
           In
           the
           seizing
           upon
           a
           whole
           Troope
           of
           Horse
           being
           the
           
           Kings
           Life-guard
           ;
           And
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           Prince
           Maurices
           
           
           
           
           
           forces
           at
           Holt-Bridge
           .
           Together
           with
           a
           fine
           defeat
           given
           to
           Colonell
           
           Ogles
           forces
           at
           Winchester
           .
           In
           that
           brave
           Victory
           obtained
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Waller
          
           ,
           and
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           over
           Colonell
           Long
           and
           his
           forces
           at
           the
           Devizes
           .
           Together
           with
           the
           brave
           activity
           of
           
           our
           Abbington
           Garrison
           about
           Oxford
           .
           In
           the
           most
           happy
           harmony
           and
           sweet
           concurrence
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Peers
          
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           with
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           about
           the
           List
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Colonels
           and
           Commanders
           ;
           and
           their
           pious
           care
           for
           the
           well-ordering
           of
           his
           
             New-Modelled
             Army
          
           ,
           as
           well
           with
           Spirituall
           as
           Martiall
           
           Discipline
           .
           And
           ,
           finally
           ,
           In
           the
           Parliaments
           godly
           care
           for
           the
           royall
           and
           religious
           education
           of
           the
           Kings
           2
           young
           children
           at
           White-Hall
           ;
           Colonell
           Massies
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           or
           neer
           Bristol
           ;
           And
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           worthy
           respect
           and
           regard
           to
           the
           fidelity
           and
           good
           service
           of
           such
           as
           had
           been
           active
           and
           serviceable
           to
           the
           Common-wealth
           ,
           to
           comfort
           and
           incourage
           them
           therein
           .
        
         
           Upon
           gracious
           and
           gratefull
           sight
           and
           serious
           consideration
           of
           all
           which
           precious
           premises
           ,
           who
           (
           mee
           thinks
           )
           can
           forbeare
           ,
           justly
           and
           ingenuously
           to
           confesse
           and
           acknowledge
           with
           holy
           
             David
             ,
             Thou
             (
             O
             Lord
             )
             hast
             made
             us
             rejoyce
             through
             thy
             works
             ,
          
           
           
             and
             wee
             will
             triumph
             in
             the
             operations
             of
             thy
             hands
             .
             O
             Lord
             ,
             how
             great
             and
             gracious
             are
             all
             thy
             doings
             towards
             us
             ,
             and
             thy
             thoughts
             of
             Love
             and
             goodnesse
             exceeding
             deep
             ?
          
           But
           now
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           ANd
           heer
           I
           shall
           begin
           this
           Moneth
           of
           Aprill
           with
           a
           most
           holy
           and
           happy
           Aprill-shewre
           ,
           
           likely
           ,
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           and
           gracious
           breathing
           on
           it
           ,
           to
           prove
           most
           frugiferous
           in
           the
           happy
           production
           of
           many
           fragrant
           flowers
           ,
           the
           ensuing
           Spring
           ,
           and
           succeeding
           Summer
           ;
           and
           to
           make
           way
           for
           a
           copious
           crop
           of
           blessings
           ,
           and
           happy
           Harvest
           to
           the
           glory
           of
           our
           ever-living
           ,
           and
           all-good-giving
           God
           ,
           and
           to
           the
           unspeakable
           comfort
           of
           his
           poore
           despised
           Church
           and
           Children
           ;
           and
           this
           it
           was
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           4
           of
           this
           present
           Aprill
           ,
           a
           conference
           was
           held
           by
           the
           Lords
           with
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           which
           was
           managed
           by
           the
           Lord
           Say
           ,
           at
           which
           was
           offered
           by
           the
           
             House
             of
             Peers
          
           ,
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           .
        
         
           1.
           
           That
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           the
           
             Great
             Seal
          
           might
           bee
           continued
           .
        
         
           2.
           
           They
           desired
           that
           a
           proportionable
           number
           of
           Lords
           being
           appointed
           to
           joyne
           with
           the
           Members
           of
           Both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           might
           bee
           equally
           employed
           in
           the
           great
           affairs
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           .
           
           And
           ,
           as
           a
           farther
           demonstration
           of
           the
           earnest
           desire
           their
           Lordships
           had
           of
           the
           continuance
           of
           a
           happy
           union
           and
           correspondency
           of
           spirits
           and
           affections
           between
           Both
           Houses
           ,
           a
           Declaration
           of
           the
           Lords
           in
           Parliament
           was
           read
           ,
           
           wherein
           they
           declared
           ;
           
             That
             they
             would
             ever
             bee
             carefull
             to
             maintain
             the
             priviledges
             of
             the
          
           Commons
           
             as
             their
             own
             ,
             and
             should
             bee
             ready
             to
             concurre
             with
             them
             in
             all
             things
             ,
             for
             the
             good
             and
             safety
             of
             the
             Kingdom
             ,
             whatsoever
             some
             malicious
             and
             ill-affected
             persons
             (
             endevouring
             thereby
             to
             divide
             between
             them
             )
             might
             report
             to
             the
             contrary
             ;
             which
             〈◊〉
             they
             left
             with
             the
          
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           
             to
             remain
             upon
             Record
             ,
             〈◊〉
             testimony
             of
             their
             reall
             intentions
             to
             Posterity
             .
          
        
         
           This
           passage
           (
           together
           with
           a
           former
           of
           this
           kinde
           ,
           on
           the
           part
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           declaring
           their
           sincere
           resolutions
           to
           maintain
           the
           priviledges
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Peers
           ,
           and
           which
           their
           said
           Declaration
           ,
           being
           first
           read
           ,
           was
           also
           left
           with
           the
           Lords
           to
           bee
           Recorded
           by
           them
           also
           to
           all
           Posterity
           .
           )
           I
           thought
           fit
           to
           relate
           ,
           thus
           exactly
           ,
           because
           I
           considered
           and
           took
           notice
           of
           them
           both
           ,
           as
           soveraign
           healings
           of
           former
           jealousies
           betweene
           Both
           Houses
           ,
           and
           these
           their
           happy
           concurrencies
           ,
           as
           a
           speciall
           blessing
           from
           Heaven
           ,
           and
           as
           one
           of
           the
           greatest
           tokens
           of
           Gods
           love
           and
           favour
           to
           this
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           most
           conducing
           to
           the
           peace
           thereof
           ,
           and
           to
           the
           salving
           and
           curing
           of
           the
           bloody
           oppressive
           distractions
           wherewith
           all
           things
           therein
           have
           been
           infested
           and
           almost
           broken
           in
           peices
           ;
           especially
           also
           considering
           that
           it
           has
           been
           all
           along
           ,
           the
           great
           and
           main
           plot
           of
           the
           Enemies
           of
           the
           Peace
           and
           Parliament
           of
           this
           Kingdome
           ,
           to
           breed
           and
           feed
           jealousies
           in
           the
           Houses
           ;
           Whereas
           ,
           now
           ,
           such
           happy
           correspondencies
           will
           bee
           their
           greatest
           discouragements
           ,
           and
           by
           this
           harmonious
           concord
           ,
           the
           expedition
           of
           our
           Southern
           Army
           ,
           now
           bravely
           set
           on
           foot
           and
           gone
           forth
           under
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           was
           most
           happily
           hastened
           on
           ;
           the
           sweet
           and
           blessed
           effects
           wherof
           ,
           you
           will
           now
           every
           day
           heare
           of
           more
           and
           more
           ,
           to
           the
           glory
           of
           God
           and
           comfort
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ;
           as
           in
           their
           proper
           places
           ,
           I
           shall
           now
           by
           Gods
           assistance
           have
           occasion
           to
           make
           clear
           unto
           you
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           received
           Letters
           from
           renowned
           ,
           active
           and
           loyall
           Generall
           Brown
           from
           Abbington
           ,
           concerning
           some
           late
           exploits
           performed
           by
           the
           forces
           under
           his
           Command
           ,
           the
           substance
           whereof
           was
           as
           followeth
           ,
           Viz.
           That
           hee
           having
           had
           intelligence
           that
           some
           provisions
           were
           at
           Chalgrove
           ,
           a
           Townsome
           7
           miles
           distant
           
           from
           Abbington
           ,
           going
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           sent
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           thither
           ,
           where
           they
           took
           one
           Beard
           ,
           
           a
           Wine-Cooper
           ,
           who
           had
           then
           brought
           6
           peices
           (
           or
           Pipes
           )
           of
           Sack
           from
           London
           ,
           to
           convey
           them
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           but
           both
           Wine
           and
           Cooper
           were
           thus
           prevented
           from
           going
           thither
           in
           ha●●e
           .
           These
           forces
           also
           being
           then
           advertised
           that
           some
           other
           Carriages
           were
           going
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           they
           pursued
           them
           ,
           and
           within
           a
           mile
           of
           Oxford
           overtaking
           them
           ,
           took
           a
           Waggon
           laden
           with
           Sugar
           and
           other
           good
           provisions
           for
           that
           Garrison
           ,
           and
           so
           brought
           both
           Sack
           and
           Sugar
           safe
           to
           Abbington
           .
           They
           also
           took
           severall
           packs
           of
           〈◊〉
           loath
           going
           thither
           ,
           which
           ,
           with
           the
           horses
           they
           sent
           safe
           to
           Abbington
           .
           And
           presently
           upon
           this
           ,
           notice
           being
           given
           of
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           quartering
           at
           Thorp
           ,
           about
           3
           miles
           from
           Farrington
           ,
           a
           Major
           was
           sent
           out
           from
           Abbington
           ,
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           ,
           but
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           the
           Enemy
           had
           escaped
           before
           this
           Majors
           approach
           ;
           onely
           an
           Irish
           Major
           (
           being
           lockt
           up
           in
           his
           Chamber
           )
           refusing
           quarter
           ,
           was
           thereupon
           slain
           ,
           5
           or
           6
           others
           were
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           19
           good
           Horse
           seized
           on
           .
           The
           same
           Letters
           also
           certified
           farther
           ,
           that
           one
           Captain
           English
           ,
           a
           notorious
           Villain
           ,
           on
           the
           Kings
           side
           ,
           then
           a
           prisoner
           ,
           taken
           by
           the
           forces
           of
           Abbington
           ,
           and
           there
           imprisoned
           ,
           endevouring
           to
           make
           an
           escape
           through
           a
           hole
           ,
           neer
           unto
           a
           Vault
           ,
           hee
           fell
           into
           the
           said
           Vault
           ,
           
           and
           was
           therein
           choaked
           ;
           so
           that
           instead
           of
           getting
           loose
           hee
           stook
           faster
           than
           ever
           before
           .
           Also
           upon
           some
           intelligence
           that
           the
           forementioned
           party
           of
           Horse
           ,
           was
           neerly
           ingaged
           with
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           the
           Major
           Generall
           sent
           about
           600
           Foot
           out
           of
           Abbington
           ,
           who
           marched
           8
           miles
           that
           morning
           ,
           and
           conducted
           the
           prizes
           gotten
           in
           unto
           Abbington
           ;
           and
           at
           their
           return
           ,
           the
           most
           generous
           and
           noble
           Major
           Generall
           gave
           12
           pence
           a
           piece
           to
           each
           of
           the
           Foot
           to
           encourage
           them
           ,
           and
           the
           Cana●y
           Sack
           and
           other
           provisions
           taken
           ,
           were
           disposed
           of
           ,
           and
           distributed
           to
           the
           rest
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           instant
           wee
           were
           credibly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           from
           the
           Committee
           at
           Redding
           of
           the
           brave
           service
           performed
           by
           that
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           Souldier
           ,
           
           that
           brave
           Commander
           and
           pious
           Patriot
           of
           his
           Country
           ,
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           in
           the
           quiet
           and
           peaceable
           reduction
           of
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           there
           ,
           to
           serve
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           now
           the
           most
           prous
           ,
           piudent
           ,
           and
           valiant
           Generalissimo
           ,
           of
           the
           
             Parliaments
             New-M●delled
             Army
          
           ;
           who
           ,
           being
           at
           Redding
           ,
           made
           a
           most
           excellent
           ,
           pious
           ,
           and
           pithy
           hortatory
           Speech
           to
           all
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           delivered
           it
           with
           such
           grave
           Emphasis
           ,
           Martiall
           courage
           ,
           and
           prudent
           sweetnesse
           ,
           
           as
           gave
           generall
           satisfaction
           and
           full
           content
           unto
           them
           all
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           5
           Regiments
           of
           the
           Renowned
           End
           of
           Essex
           ,
           late
           Lord
           Generall
           ,
           his
           Forces
           ,
           and
           5
           Companies
           of
           the
           Lord
           Ruberts
           were
           most
           ready
           and
           willing
           to
           serve
           under
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Command
           ,
           and
           not
           a
           dissenting
           Souldier
           ,
           or
           Commander
           ,
           or
           discontented
           Country
           man
           was
           discovered
           among
           them
           all
           ,
           but
           they
           all
           expressed
           their
           clear
           and
           chearfull
           approbation
           and
           good
           liking
           of
           this
           the
           Parliaments
           thus
           reducing
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           being
           all
           reduced
           into
           3
           Regiments
           ,
           and
           were
           all
           drawn
           in●o
           3
           severall
           Churches
           ,
           and
           there
           enrolled
           ;
           and
           divers
           who
           had
           formerly
           been
           Officers
           in
           the
           former
           Army
           ,
           were
           ,
           now
           ,
           very
           willing
           to
           bee
           Listed
           as
           Common
           Souldiers
           in
           this
           New-Modell
           ,
           which
           was
           now
           in
           great
           forwardnesse
           to
           goe
           forth
           into
           the
           field
           ;
           Yea
           ,
           and
           the
           late
           Lord
           Generals
           Troop
           of
           his
           Life-guard
           ,
           freely
           offered
           themselves
           of
           Sir
           Thomas
           his
           service
           and
           Command
           ;
           most
           happy
           presages
           of
           much
           good
           to
           follow
           when
           Souldiers
           so
           joyfully
           and
           freely
           undertake
           to
           undergoe
           the
           yoke
           of
           necessary
           Martiall
           Command
           and
           Service
           .
           The
           truth
           of
           all
           which
           premises
           is
           farther
           and
           fully
           confirmed
           by
           the
           foresaid
           renowned
           Major
           Generalls
           own
           Letter
           to
           the
           Honourable
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           which
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           satisfaction
           and
           content
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           ,
           as
           most
           worthy
           to
           bee
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               To
               the
               Honourable
               
                 William
                 Lenthall
              
               Esquire
               ,
               Speaker
               of
               the
               Honourable
               House
               of
               Commons
               Assembled
               in
               Parliament
               at
               Westminster
               ;
               These
               present
               .
            
             
               
                 Deservedly
                 honoured
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               YEsterday
               and
               this
               day
               ,
               by
               Gods
               continued
               help
               and
               blessing
               ,
               all
               His
               Excellencies
               Horse
               are
               reduced
               and
               setled
               into
               Colonell
               Graves
               ,
               Sir
               
                 Robert
                 Pyes
              
               ,
               and
               Colonell
               Sheffields
               Regiments
               ,
               except
               Colonell
               Dalbeirs
               and
               Beurs
               Regiments
               ,
               which
               are
               commanded
               to
               Gloucester
               .
               All
               the
               Officers
               that
               are
               laid
               aside
               ,
               did
               with
               all
               readinesse
               and
               submissive
               obedience
               observe
               the
               commands
               of
               the
               inferior
               Officers
               ,
               having
               listed
               themselves
               again
               as
               private
               Troopers
               ;
               So
               that
               hitherto
               (
               blessed
               bee
               God
               )
               this
               great
               ,
               and
               I
               hope
               usefull
               work
               for
               the
               publick
               hath
               been
               carryed
               beyond
               our
               expectation
               that
               have
               been
               employed
               about
               it
               .
               To
               morrow
               ,
               if
               the
               Lord
               will
               ,
               I
               shall
               reduce
               and
               settle
               Colonell
               Weldens
               ,
               and
               Colonell
               Holborns
               Regiments
               of
               Foot
               ,
               which
               were
               with
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Waller
              
               ,
               and
               n●w
               quarter
               at
               Ockingham
               ;
               And
               I
               shall
               further
               endevour
               with
               all
               
               diligence
               and
               faithfulnesse
               ,
               whatsoever
               shall
               advance
               the
               publick
               service
               .
               Those
               Regiments
               of
               horse
               which
               were
               his
               Excellencies
               and
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Belfores
              
               ,
               doe
               most
               humbly
               ●rave
               (
               as
               I
               doe
               on
               their
               behalf
               )
               that
               they
               may
               have
               that
               which
               Colonell
               Graves
               sayes
               was
               promised
               to
               them
               .
               I
               have
               not
               else
               to
               trouble
               you
               with
               now
               ,
               but
               begging
               pardon
               for
               my
               being
               so
               often
               troublesome
               to
               you
               (
               the
               conjunction
               of
               things
               now
               forcing
               the
               same
               )
               and
               humbly
               crave
               to
               bee
               esteemed
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 faithfull
                 Servant
                 ,
                 Ph.
                 Skippon
                 .
              
               
                 Beconfield
                 ,
                 
                   the
                   14
                   of
                   Aprill
                   ,
                   1645.
                   9
                   at
                   night
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Also
           about
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Scotland
           (
           for
           I
           intend
           to
           take
           in
           the
           Martiall
           performances
           of
           our
           loyall
           and
           loving
           brethren
           the
           Scots
           ,
           so
           farre
           forth
           as
           they
           have
           neer
           interest
           and
           dependence
           on
           those
           of
           our
           own
           Kingdom
           and
           State
           )
           wee
           had
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           that
           after
           a
           former
           surprizall
           of
           neer
           upon
           800
           horse
           load
           of
           provisions
           which
           were
           going
           to
           that
           desperate
           rebell
           Montrosse
           ,
           the
           said
           Montrosse
           and
           his
           Popish
           or
           rather
           Atheisticall
           co-partner
           in
           blood
           and
           villany
           ,
           
           
             Mac
             O
             Donnel
          
           ,
           an
           Irish
           Caniball
           ,
           with
           their
           whole
           body
           came
           to
           Duncall
           ,
           whether
           Major
           Generall
           Vrrey
           ,
           with
           the
           forces
           under
           his
           command
           pursued
           him
           ;
           but
           upon
           his
           March
           Montrosse
           was
           fled
           ,
           as
           if
           hee
           intended
           for
           Saint
           Johnstons
           ,
           but
           afterwards
           turned
           toward
           Aberdene
           ,
           Major
           Vrrey
           still
           pursuing
           him
           ,
           whereupon
           Montrosse
           wheeled
           about
           (
           now
           ,
           indeed
           )
           toward
           St.
           Johnstons
           ,
           so
           that
           Generall
           Vrrey
           fearing
           hee
           would
           enter
           Dundee
           ,
           sent
           to
           the
           Town
           to
           stand
           upon
           their
           guard
           against
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           assuring
           them
           they
           should
           not
           ●ail
           of
           his
           speedy
           help
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           they
           found
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           Evening
           Montrosse
           fell
           upon
           the
           Town
           and
           burnt
           the
           Suburbs
           ,
           but
           was
           bravely
           entertained
           by
           the
           honest-hearted
           Townesmen
           ,
           who
           valiantly
           kept
           the
           Market
           place
           ,
           where
           they
           had
           some
           hot
           bickering
           with
           Montrosses
           forces
           ,
           where
           the
           Townesmen
           lost
           not
           above
           10
           men
           ,
           but
           slew
           many
           of
           the
           Enemie
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           during
           which
           encounter
           ,
           Generall
           Vrrey
           came
           up
           with
           his
           forces
           ,
           as
           hee
           promised
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           slew
           400
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           took
           neer
           as
           many
           prisoners
           ,
           4
           great
           barrells
           of
           powder
           (
           being
           all
           they
           had
           there
           )
           took
           all
           their
           field
           peices
           ,
           their
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ,
           and
           dispersed
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           had
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           utterly
           spoyled
           and
           ruinated
           them
           ,
           had
           not
           the
           darknesse
           
           of
           the
           night
           hindered
           his
           pursuite
           of
           them
           .
           The
           Honourable
           House
           of
           Commons
           taking
           into
           consideration
           this
           prosperous
           successe
           which
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           give
           our
           brethren
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           which
           was
           of
           much
           concernment
           ,
           
           not
           only
           for
           the
           hoped
           peace
           of
           that
           Kingdome
           ,
           but
           of
           this
           also
           ,
           they
           therfore
           Ordered
           that
           publick
           Thanksgiving
           should
           bee
           made
           for
           the
           same
           ,
           the
           (
           then
           )
           next
           ensuing
           
             Lords
             Day
          
           ,
           in
           the
           severall
           Parish
           Churches
           in
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           within
           the
           Line
           of
           Communication
           ;
           and
           a
           Committee
           of
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           addressed
           themselves
           to
           the
           
             Scottish
             Commissioners
          
           ,
           to
           congratulate
           them
           in
           that
           happy
           and
           seasonable
           Victory
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14
           instant
           ,
           among
           divers
           other
           usefull
           Ordinances
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           there
           was
           one
           passed
           by
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           for
           exempting
           the
           University
           of
           Cambridge
           from
           all
           Military
           Taxes
           and
           other
           Contributions
           to
           the
           publike
           Service
           :
           That
           nothing
           contained
           in
           any
           Ordinance
           or
           Ordinances
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           
           for
           ,
           or
           concerning
           the
           imposing
           ,
           levying
           ,
           or
           paying
           of
           any
           assessements
           ,
           taxes
           or
           charges
           whatsoever
           ,
           as
           well
           already
           made
           and
           charged
           ,
           as
           hereafter
           to
           bee
           made
           and
           charged
           by
           any
           former
           Ordinances
           ,
           shall
           not
           bee
           extended
           to
           charge
           the
           said
           University
           ,
           or
           any
           the
           Colledges
           or
           Halls
           therein
           ,
           or
           any
           the
           Rents
           or
           Revenues
           belonging
           thereunto
           ,
           nor
           to
           charge
           any
           Master
           ,
           Fellow
           ,
           or
           Schollar
           of
           any
           the
           said
           Colledges
           ,
           or
           any
           Reader
           ,
           Officer
           ,
           or
           Minister
           of
           the
           said
           University
           or
           Colledges
           ,
           for
           ,
           or
           in
           regard
           of
           any
           Wages
           ,
           Stipend
           ,
           or
           Profit
           due
           to
           them
           ,
           or
           any
           of
           them
           ,
           in
           respect
           of
           their
           places
           and
           employments
           in
           the
           said
           University
           ;
           any
           thing
           in
           the
           said
           Ordinances
           to
           the
           contrary
           ,
           notwithstanding
           .
           Provided
           ,
           that
           the
           Tenents
           who
           enjoy
           Leases
           from
           the
           said
           University
           and
           Colledges
           ,
           doe
           claime
           no
           freedome
           or
           exemption
           ,
           
           or
           advantage
           by
           this
           said
           Ordinance
           .
           Heer
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           that
           old
           Prelaticall
           slander
           of
           the
           Malignant
           Enemies
           ,
           is
           already
           clearly
           confuted
           ,
           who
           maliciously
           and
           falsly
           give
           out
           ,
           as
           if
           the
           Parliament
           were
           or
           would
           bee
           haters
           ,
           and
           discountenancers
           of
           Learning
           and
           parts
           ,
           whereas
           they
           ever
           a●med
           at
           the
           advancement
           thereof
           by
           a
           most
           necessary
           Reformation
           and
           cleansing
           of
           the
           University
           from
           its
           old
           stale
           ,
           and
           stinking
           lees
           ,
           and
           corrupted
           and
           corrupting
           dregs
           of
           Popery
           ,
           Arminianism
           ,
           superstition
           ,
           profanenesse
           ,
           and
           even
           open
           atheisme
           ,
           as
           was
           too
           evident
           ,
           in
           so
           many
           Prelaticall
           ,
           Popish
           ,
           and
           Arminian
           creatures
           therin
           ,
           such
           superstitious
           ,
           idle-addle-headed
           Governours
           ,
           so
           many
           formalists
           ,
           and
           politicians
           in
           Divinity
           ,
           meer
           Atheists
           in
           conversation
           ,
           
           who
           constantly
           infected
           the
           better
           wits
           and
           ingenous
           Spirits
           ,
           inducing
           and
           drawing
           them
           by
           their
           most
           prevalent
           pernicious
           examples
           to
           their
           own
           wayes
           and
           wicked
           practises
           :
           But
           ,
           now
           the
           Fountain
           being
           purifyed
           and
           cleansed
           ,
           the
           streams
           must
           needs
           run
           abroad
           more
           clear
           into
           Church
           and
           Common-wealth
           ,
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           on
           the
           means
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           wee
           had
           suddain
           and
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Kent
           that
           about
           3
           or
           400
           mad-headed
           and
           discontented
           Malignants
           ,
           part
           of
           the
           rascality
           of
           that
           County
           were
           gotten
           into
           a
           body
           ,
           and
           had
           put
           themselves
           into
           a
           second
           open
           Rebellion
           ,
           and
           had
           taken
           Sir
           
             Percivall
             Harts
          
           house
           neer
           Farningham
           ,
           and
           had
           got
           divers
           horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           
           which
           might
           threaten
           some
           danger
           to
           that
           flourishing
           County
           ;
           but
           by
           the
           speedy
           provision
           and
           care
           of
           the
           Committee
           and
           Gentry
           of
           that
           County
           ,
           the
           Serpent
           was
           crusht
           in
           the
           Egge
           ;
           for
           they
           had
           instantly
           ordered
           and
           authorized
           noble
           Colonell
           Blunt
           ,
           (
           who
           ,
           indeed
           merited
           much
           honour
           in
           this
           Service
           )
           to
           raise
           forces
           in
           the
           County
           for
           the
           suppressing
           of
           them
           ,
           who
           used
           such
           industry
           ,
           wisdome
           ,
           courage
           ,
           and
           fidelity
           therein
           ,
           that
           hee
           had
           soon
           raised
           a
           body
           of
           about
           2000
           horse
           and
           foot
           in
           one
           afternoon
           ,
           and
           part
           of
           the
           next
           morning
           ,
           and
           with
           quick
           expedition
           marched
           after
           them
           with
           4
           field
           peices
           toward
           Lunnington
           House
           ,
           and
           having
           found
           them
           out
           ,
           resolutely
           set
           upon
           them
           ,
           and
           had
           soon
           utterly
           routed
           and
           dispersed
           them
           ,
           took
           50
           of
           their
           principall
           Ring-leaders
           ,
           who
           were
           clapt
           up
           in
           safe
           custody
           ,
           till
           they
           might
           bee
           proceeded
           against
           by
           Martiall-Law
           .
           And
           thus
           (
           praised
           bee
           the
           Lord
           )
           this
           spark
           of
           rebellion
           ,
           not
           being
           neglected
           was
           as
           timely
           quenched
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           soon
           kindled
           .
        
         
           Much
           about
           which
           said
           time
           ,
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Hampshire
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           renowned
           Colonell
           Nortons
           horse
           from
           Southampton
           being
           upon
           a
           design
           to
           fortifie
           Rumsey
           and
           so
           to
           straiten
           the
           Enemies
           Garrison
           at
           Winchester
           ;
           which
           the
           better
           to
           effect
           ,
           a
           party
           of
           his
           horse
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Major
           Stewart
           were
           drawn
           out
           to
           face
           Winchester
           ,
           
           and
           so
           to
           keep
           the
           Enemy
           in
           play
           ,
           whilst
           Rumsey
           was
           thus
           fortifying
           ;
           which
           was
           done
           accordingly
           ,
           and
           after
           some
           small
           skirmishing
           ,
           Major
           Stewart
           retreated
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           4
           or
           5
           of
           his
           men
           ,
           and
           as
           many
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ;
           upon
           his
           retreat
           the
           Enemy
           advanced
           ;
           but
           now
           Major
           Stewart
           ,
           being
           seconded
           by
           a
           fresh
           party
           from
           Rumsey
           ,
           set
           again
           upon
           them
           ,
           routed
           ,
           and
           pursued
           them
           ,
           killed
           Leivtenant
           Coard
           and
           6
           or
           7
           more
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           Captain
           Heath
           ,
           Cornet
           
           Barnes
           ,
           and
           4
           or
           5
           other
           Officers
           ,
           and
           about
           30
           horse
           and
           their
           Riders
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           brought
           them
           safe
           to
           Rumsey
           ,
           and
           afterward
           sent
           them
           to
           Southampton
           .
           In
           this
           service
           ,
           Major
           Stewart
           received
           a
           shot
           in
           the
           thigh
           ,
           but
           not
           mortall
           ,
           only
           a
           badge
           of
           honour
           unto
           him
           ,
           praised
           bee
           the
           Lord
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           18
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           clear
           intimation
           and
           knowledge
           of
           divers
           of
           the
           Lords
           and
           Peers
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           who
           having
           formerly
           deserted
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           
           and
           shown
           themselves
           in
           open
           opposition
           ,
           or
           ,
           at
           best
           ,
           in
           slie
           and
           faithlesse
           tergiversation
           from
           the
           Cause
           of
           God
           ,
           maintained
           by
           this
           present
           Parliament
           ;
           yet
           now
           at
           the
           length
           ,
           the
           Lord
           (
           as
           wee
           hope
           )
           having
           opened
           their
           eyes
           of
           understanding
           to
           see
           their
           errour
           ,
           and
           perswaded
           their
           hearts
           (
           as
           wee
           trust
           )
           to
           cleave
           to
           his
           Truth
           ,
           in
           sincerity
           and
           cordiall
           loyalty
           ;
           and
           therefore
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           divers
           of
           them
           were
           come
           in
           unto
           the
           Parliament
           from
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           took
           their
           Oath
           ,
           and
           the
           
             Solemn
             Covenant
          
           to
           bee
           true
           and
           faithfull
           to
           the
           service
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           to
           the
           uttermost
           of
           their
           abilities
           ,
           both
           with
           their
           lives
           and
           fortunes
           .
        
         
           First
           ,
           there
           came
           in
           about
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           3
           Earles
           ,
           and
           3
           Lords
           ;
           
           Viz.
           The
           Earl
           of
           Bedford
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Clare
           ,
           and
           the
           Earl
           of
           Leicester
           ;
           the
           Lord
           Pawlet
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Conway
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           Rich.
           And
           since
           that
           ,
           5
           more
           came
           in
           ,
           and
           took
           the
           same
           Oath
           and
           
             Covenant
             ,
             Viz.
          
           the
           Earl
           of
           Westmerland
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Tenet
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Monmouth
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           Savill
           .
           The
           rest
           wee
           pray
           and
           trust
           ,
           will
           also
           in
           the
           Lords
           due
           time
           see
           their
           foul
           errours
           ,
           and
           seeing
           ,
           bee
           ashamed
           ,
           and
           sin
           no
           more
           in
           that
           kinde
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           a
           Letter
           from
           a
           Member
           of
           the
           Committee
           of
           Worcester
           ,
           then
           residing
           at
           Warwick
           ,
           concerning
           a
           great
           and
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           Prince
           Maurice
           his
           forces
           in
           Worcestershire
           ;
           which
           Letter
           comming
           to
           my
           hands
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               Sent
               you
               (
               by
               an
               expresse
               which
               was
               carryed
               into
               Banbury
               )
               the
               relation
               of
               a
               great
               Victory
               ,
               
               which
               God
               in
               mercy
               gave
               unto
               us
               against
               Prince
               Maurice
               his
               Horse
               ;
               And
               of
               my
               apprehension
               of
               a
               very
               happy
               opportunity
               for
               the
               reducing
               of
               that
               County
               to
               the
               obedience
               of
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               were
               some
               wants
               of
               ours
               supplyed
               .
               All
               the
               Enemies
               horse
               in
               Worcestershire
               ,
               particularly
               Prince
               Maurice
               his
               Regiment
               ,
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Knotsfords
              
               Regiment
               ,
               with
               the
               County
               
               Troop
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Captain
               Wilde
               ;
               the
               Reformado
               Troop
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Captain
               Pitchard
               ;
               and
               the
               Hartlebury
               Troop
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Captain
               Gunter
               ;
               being
               all
               between
               5
               or
               600
               Horse
               ,
               drew
               up
               and
               faced
               Warwick
               ,
               upon
               a
               hill
               about
               a
               mile
               distant
               from
               the
               Town
               ,
               (
               Warwickeshire
               horse
               being
               a
               day
               before
               ,
               drawn
               away
               towards
               Gloucester
               )
               the
               remaining
               forces
               heer
               belonging
               to
               Warwick
               ,
               as
               also
               those
               of
               our
               Horses
               remaining
               in
               Warwick
               ,
               were
               immediately
               commanded
               forth
               ;
               Viz.
               20
               horse
               that
               appertained
               to
               Colonell
               Bridges
               ,
               2
               Captains
               of
               our
               Committee
               ,
               viz.
               Captain
               Milward
               with
               his
               Troop
               ,
               and
               Captain
               Halford
               ,
               with
               so
               many
               Horse
               as
               could
               immediately
               bee
               got
               ready
               .
            
             
               Also
               2
               Troopes
               consisting
               of
               about
               80
               Horse
               ,
               which
               came
               before
               from
               
                 Newport
                 Pagnell
              
               ,
               marching
               towards
               Gloucester
               .
               So
               that
               in
               all
               ,
               wee
               drew
               out
               a
               party
               of
               about
               150
               Horse
               ,
               which
               Major
               Hawksworth
               commanded
               ,
               and
               200
               Foot
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Major
               Bridges
               .
            
             
               It
               pleased
               God
               ,
               that
               after
               some
               houres
               skirmishing
               with
               them
               ,
               ours
               ,
               twice
               charging
               them
               through
               and
               through
               with
               admirable
               courage
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               giving
               ground
               ,
               and
               retreating
               ,
               till
               they
               came
               to
               a
               Lane
               and
               place
               of
               advantage
               ,
               that
               our
               Horse
               charged
               them
               again
               ,
               Captain
               Pitchard
               was
               shot
               and
               taken
               prisoner
               by
               our
               Captain
               Halford
               ,
               who
               expressed
               much
               courage
               ,
               and
               singled
               out
               Major
               Pilkinton
               ,
               and
               after
               they
               had
               each
               of
               them
               discharged
               their
               Pist●ls
               ,
               fell
               to
               it
               with
               their
               swords
               ,
               Captain
               Halford
               struck
               off
               his
               head-peice
               and
               perriwigge
               with
               the
               first
               blow
               ,
               and
               with
               the
               next
               ,
               gave
               him
               a
               wound
               on
               his
               head
               .
               Captain
               Halford
               seeing
               Major
               Hawksworth
               dangerously
               engaged
               amongst
               the
               Enemies
               Horse
               ,
               made
               up
               to
               his
               releif
               ,
               with
               his
               Cornet
               Parsons
               ,
               and
               releived
               him
               ,
               only
               his
               Cornet
               was
               shot
               through
               his
               neck
               ,
               but
               the
               wound
               not
               mortall
               .
               The
               issue
               of
               all
               was
               this
               ;
               the
               whole
               body
               of
               the
               Enemy
               utterly
               routed
               ,
               about
               60
               prisoners
               taken
               ;
               amongst
               which
               ,
               the
               great
               Philistine
               Pitchard
               (
               Captain
               of
               the
               Reformadoes
               )
               being
               shot
               in
               foure
               places
               ,
               was
               taken
               prisoner
               .
               Also
               Captain
               
                 George
                 Action
              
               ,
               Captain
               
                 Souch
                 Cartwright
              
               ,
               Son
               to
               Sir
               
                 Philip
                 Cartwright
              
               ,
               late
               Governo●r
               of
               Jersey
               ,
               
               with
               other
               Officers
               and
               Gentlemen
               of
               quality
               .
               Amongst
               others
               that
               were
               slain
               ,
               besides
               Major
               Pilkinton
               ,
               who
               commanded
               in
               cheif
               ,
               one
               of
               the
               Bar●sleyes
               ,
               a
               Gentleman
               of
               a
               good
               family
               in
               our
               County
               ,
               and
               divers
               others
               not
               yet
               known
               .
            
             
               Wee
               brought
               off
               at
               least
               140
               Horse
               taken
               from
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               the
               whole
               body
               of
               them
               scattered
               all
               to
               peices
               ,
               by
               8
               miles
               〈◊〉
               .
            
             
             
               This
               great
               body
               of
               the
               Enemy
               being
               all
               their
               Horse
               appertaining
               to
               them
               in
               our
               County
               ,
               was
               thus
               broken
               by
               the
               gallantry
               of
               our
               men
               .
            
             
               In
               this
               action
               ,
               I
               give
               not
               any
               eminent
               or
               particular
               mark
               of
               bravery
               on
               any
               one
               ,
               all
               doing
               so
               exceeding
               well
               .
               But
               the
               valour
               of
               Major
               Hawksworth
               was
               so
               much
               taken
               notice
               of
               by
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               that
               they
               termed
               him
               ,
               
                 The
                 Devill
                 in
                 Buffe
              
               .
            
             
               Were
               wee
               able
               to
               follow
               the
               blow
               ,
               and
               so
               keep
               down
               their
               now
               dejected
               spirits
               ;
               Our
               friends
               here
               ,
               of
               whom
               you
               have
               heard
               much
               ,
               would
               doubtlesse
               bee
               more
               bold
               and
               appear
               in
               our
               behalf
               ,
               and
               of
               how
               great
               consequence
               that
               may
               bee
               ,
               I
               forbeare
               to
               expresse
               .
            
             
               
                 Guy
                 Mouldsworth
              
               ,
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               to
               the
               Princes
               own
               Regiment
               ,
               was
               taken
               ,
               and
               engaged
               his
               honour
               to
               bee
               a
               true
               prisoner
               :
               Wee
               understand
               by
               the
               Trumpeter
               this
               day
               ,
               that
               hee
               intends
               to
               come
               and
               resigne
               up
               himself
               to
               us
               .
               This
               Captain
               Pitchard
               is
               a
               pernicious
               villain
               ,
               who
               the
               day
               before
               hee
               was
               taken
               ,
               pulled
               down
               the
               house
               of
               one
               Mr.
               Hunt
               ,
               a
               Member
               of
               our
               Committee
               .
               I
               pray
               you
               bee
               a
               petitioner
               to
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               that
               hee
               may
               not
               bee
               exchanged
               without
               us
               ,
               hee
               being
               our
               prisoner
               ;
               as
               also
               that
               wee
               may
               bee
               permitted
               to
               secure
               our
               prisoners
               in
               
                 Warwick
                 castle
              
               ,
               which
               hitherto
               hath
               not
               been
               granted
               us
               ,
               which
               ,
               besides
               the
               hazzard
               ,
               hath
               occasioned
               great
               expence
               ,
               wee
               being
               necessitated
               to
               hire
               Keepers
               to
               look
               to
               them
               .
            
             
               I
               have
               omitted
               one
               thing
               ,
               which
               is
               the
               wonder
               of
               the
               mercy
               ,
               that
               in
               all
               this
               service
               ,
               which
               lasted
               many
               houres
               ,
               wee
               lost
               not
               one
               man
               ,
               only
               our
               Cornet
               Parsons
               wounded
               .
               The
               enemy
               had
               plundered
               the
               Country
               of
               200
               beasts
               ,
               and
               had
               robbed
               some
               Carriers
               of
               their
               Cloath
               ;
               all
               which
               wee
               rescued
               and
               restored
               .
            
             
               Wee
               have
               had
               2
               Trumpeters
               from
               Worcester
               to
               know
               what
               prisoners
               wee
               have
               ,
               their
               Letters
               ask
               not
               after
               any
               particulars
               ,
               but
               wee
               know
               they
               misse
               many
               .
            
             
               There
               are
               hitherto
               of
               all
               the
               Enemies
               Horse
               ,
               not
               above
               50
               returned
               to
               Worcester
               ,
               which
               dropt
               in
               by
               two
               or
               three
               at
               a
               time
               ,
               and
               being
               rid
               so
               exceeding
               hard
               ,
               it
               is
               beleived
               are
               made
               unserviceable
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 affectionate
                 Servant
                 ,
                 N.
                 L.
                 
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           22
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           about
           Oxford
           ,
           both
           from
           renowned
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           from
           valiant
           and
           active
           Major
           Generall
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           Brown
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           credit
           and
           repute
           in
           their
           Armies
           ,
           of
           divers
           memorable
           victories
           and
           brave
           defeats
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           
           at
           the
           (
           then
           )
           siege
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           by
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           Generall
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Armies
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdom
           and
           now
           thus
           farre
           advanced
           into
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           set
           down
           before
           Oxford
           ,
           which
           victories
           being
           all
           exactly
           set
           forth
           in
           their
           Letters
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           to
           severall
           friends
           in
           London
           ,
           I
           shall
           heer
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           set
           down
           the
           most
           materiall
           things
           extracted
           and
           faithfully
           collected
           out
           of
           their
           severall
           Letters
           ;
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           Upon
           the
           23
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           there
           were
           quartered
           between
           2
           and
           3000
           horse
           about
           Oxford
           ,
           to
           stop
           the
           Kings
           Artillery
           and
           Carriages
           from
           passing
           out
           ,
           which
           were
           ready
           in
           Oxford
           (
           with
           a
           Convoy
           )
           to
           march
           (
           as
           intelligence
           was
           given
           )
           toward
           Rupert
           .
           
           And
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           that
           they
           intended
           to
           passe
           through
           Shotover-Wood
           ,
           hee
           drew
           toward
           Woodstock
           ,
           and
           so
           thereabout
           toward
           Islip
           ,
           to
           bee
           ready
           to
           attend
           their
           motion
           ,
           in
           case
           they
           came
           that
           way
           .
           At
           last
           ,
           hee
           had
           intelligence
           that
           about
           100
           horse
           and
           foot
           were
           marching
           toward
           him
           ;
           wherupon
           some
           of
           our
           men
           shewed
           themselves
           in
           a
           small
           party
           ,
           which
           drew
           the
           Enemy
           neer
           ,
           and
           Command
           was
           given
           by
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           that
           all
           our
           Forces
           should
           bee
           in
           a
           readinesse
           ,
           and
           upon
           their
           watch
           all
           the
           night
           ,
           for
           fear
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           which
           was
           carefully
           done
           ,
           the
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           himself
           ,
           being
           in
           his
           own
           person
           (
           to
           encourage
           them
           )
           all
           the
           while
           with
           them
           ,
           for
           ,
           there
           came
           intelligence
           that
           the
           Enemy
           intended
           to
           watch
           an
           opportunity
           to
           take
           our
           Forces
           at
           an
           advantage
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           set
           suddenly
           upon
           them
           ,
           of
           which
           our
           security
           they
           much
           presumed
           ,
           but
           found
           our
           men
           too
           vigilant
           for
           them
           :
           
           For
           ,
           ere
           ours
           were
           looked
           for
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           fell
           upon
           them
           neer
           Islip
           (
           where
           ,
           proved
           to
           bee
           a
           Brigade
           of
           above
           a
           1000.
           under
           the
           command
           of
           the
           Earl
           of
           Northampton
           ,
           and
           were
           part
           of
           the
           Queens
           Regiment
           ,
           part
           of
           the
           Lord
           Wilmots
           ,
           and
           part
           of
           the
           Earles
           own
           Regiments
           )
           and
           bravely
           beat
           them
           at
           their
           own
           game
           ;
           fighting
           with
           them
           most
           valiantly
           (
           though
           the
           best
           horse
           the
           King
           had
           )
           and
           at
           the
           second
           charge
           entred
           their
           whole
           body
           or
           squadron
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           greatly
           disordered
           them
           ,
           following
           this
           advantage
           with
           so
           much
           courage
           and
           gallantry
           ,
           
           that
           in
           a
           short
           time
           they
           totally
           routed
           them
           ,
           following
           them
           in
           hot
           pursuit
           above
           3
           miles
           ,
           killed
           and
           took
           above
           200.
           enforcing
           at
           the
           least
           60
           of
           them
           to
           
           drown
           themselves
           ,
           by
           making
           too
           much
           speed
           to
           get
           over
           a
           water
           .
           In
           which
           fight
           wee
           also
           took
           400
           horse
           ,
           3
           Colours
           ,
           whereof
           one
           was
           the
           Queens
           ,
           richly
           embroydered
           with
           a
           Crown
           in
           the
           midst
           ,
           and
           18
           Flower
           de
           Luces
           wrought
           in
           gold
           ,
           with
           a
           golden
           crosse
           on
           the
           top
           ,
           wee
           took
           also
           about
           20
           Officers
           ,
           and
           divers
           arms
           ,
           wounded
           many
           who
           fled
           into
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           some
           into
           
           Blechington-House
           .
           Whereupon
           renowned
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           sent
           away
           his
           prisoners
           and
           marched
           against
           the
           said
           Blechington
           ,
           
           beset
           it
           ,
           and
           summoned
           Colonell
           Windebank
           to
           surrender
           that
           Garrison
           unto
           him
           ,
           which
           after
           some
           dispute
           about
           it
           (
           it
           being
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           and
           now
           as
           strongly
           surrounded
           )
           was
           surrendred
           to
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           upon
           condition
           for
           the
           Souldiers
           to
           march
           away
           with
           their
           lives
           .
           The
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           took
           there
           250
           Muskets
           ,
           70
           Horse
           ,
           a
           100
           Pikes
           and
           other
           Armes
           ,
           3
           barrels
           of
           powder
           with
           Match
           and
           other
           Ammunition
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           having
           notice
           that
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Horse
           were
           so
           neer
           him
           ,
           hee
           drew
           a
           party
           out
           of
           Abbington
           to
           march
           that
           way
           ,
           to
           bee
           in
           a
           readinesse
           ,
           
           (
           if
           occasion
           were
           )
           who
           marching
           toward
           Longworth
           ,
           had
           notice
           of
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemy
           to
           bee
           about
           Buckland
           ,
           so
           they
           marched
           that
           way
           ,
           but
           the
           Enemy
           was
           gone
           toward
           Farringdon
           ;
           But
           Major
           Generall
           Brownes
           forces
           followed
           them
           so
           close
           ,
           that
           they
           overtook
           them
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           took
           a
           Captain
           3
           other
           Officers
           ,
           and
           10
           prisoners
           ,
           with
           which
           they
           intended
           presently
           to
           have
           returned
           toward
           Abbington
           ,
           but
           having
           intelligence
           of
           another
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           that
           were
           comming
           from
           the
           Devizes
           ,
           intended
           (
           as
           was
           supposed
           )
           for
           Oxford
           ,
           Scouts
           were
           sent
           to
           finde
           them
           out
           ,
           and
           having
           discovered
           them
           ,
           Major
           Generall
           Brownes
           forces
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           and
           presently
           put
           them
           to
           the
           rout
           ,
           took
           a
           Colonell
           ,
           a
           Sergeant
           Major
           ,
           3
           Captains
           ,
           3
           Leivtenants
           ,
           and
           divers
           other
           prisoners
           ,
           besides
           horse
           and
           armes
           ,
           and
           carryed
           them
           all
           safe
           to
           Abbington
           .
        
         
           And
           the
           very
           same
           day
           toward
           Evening
           ,
           
           Colonell
           Feines
           ,
           with
           his
           Regiment
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           of
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           that
           were
           come
           neer
           Witney
           ,
           hee
           drew
           toward
           them
           ,
           and
           with
           much
           gallantry
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           fight
           and
           flight
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           took
           from
           them
           a
           120
           horse
           ,
           3
           Colours
           ,
           40
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           50
           Armes
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           instant
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           had
           intelligence
           that
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Foot
           ,
           (
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Vaughan
          
           ,
           formerly
           a
           Member
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           but
           ,
           since
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           
             Oxford
             Juncto
          
           )
           were
           also
           about
           Witney
           ,
           toward
           Farringdon
           ;
           wherefore
           hee
           drew
           that
           way
           ,
           intending
           to
           fall
           upon
           them
           the
           next
           morning
           ,
           
           if
           hee
           could
           reach
           them
           ;
           and
           sending
           forth
           Scouts
           to
           discover
           the
           motions
           of
           Colonell
           Vaughan
           ,
           and
           receiving
           advertisement
           that
           hee
           quartered
           neer
           Bampton-Bush
           ,
           hee
           marched
           on
           that
           way
           ,
           parting
           his
           Body
           into
           severall
           Squadrons
           ,
           and
           with
           valiant
           courage
           marched
           up
           close
           unto
           them
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           having
           little
           courage
           to
           fight
           (
           so
           terrible
           was
           the
           very
           name
           of
           Cromwell
           to
           them
           )
           instantly
           begged
           quarter
           for
           their
           lives
           ,
           which
           was
           granted
           them
           ;
           and
           so
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           took
           their
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Vaughan
          
           ,
           
           who
           was
           their
           Commander
           in
           Cheif
           ,
           2
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           ,
           1
           Sergeant
           Major
           ,
           5
           Captains
           ,
           8
           Leivtenants
           ,
           8
           Ensignes
           ,
           1
           Doctor
           ,
           who
           was
           Chaplain
           to
           them
           ,
           whose
           name
           was
           Dunse
           ;
           20
           Sergeants
           ,
           and
           other
           inferiour
           Officers
           ,
           230
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           about
           200
           Armes
           ,
           some
           powder
           ,
           match
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           with
           such
           provisions
           as
           they
           had
           with
           them
           ;
           And
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           day
           was
           spent
           in
           publike
           worship
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           giving
           thanks
           to
           the
           Lord
           (
           through-out
           those
           our
           Armies
           ,
           which
           were
           within
           the
           hearing
           and
           knowledge
           of
           these
           great
           Victories
           )
           for
           the
           same
           .
        
         
           Finally
           ,
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           Aprill
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           the
           singular
           good
           agreement
           and
           sweet
           harmony
           of
           affections
           in
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Army
           ,
           
           and
           that
           the
           Souldiers
           expressed
           very
           much
           love
           ,
           affection
           ,
           and
           cheerfull
           obedience
           to
           their
           said
           noble
           Generall
           Sir
           Thomas
           ,
           and
           to
           one
           another
           in
           all
           their
           severall
           relations
           in
           the
           Army
           ,
           and
           that
           many
           of
           those
           that
           were
           thought
           to
           bee
           discontented
           men
           ,
           and
           had
           been
           Officers
           under
           the
           most
           noble
           Earl
           of
           Essex
           ,
           had
           now
           cheerfully
           listed
           themselves
           under
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           
           as
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           both
           Horse
           and
           foot
           .
           And
           that
           the
           last
           muster
           of
           the
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           of
           his
           whole
           Army
           ,
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           was
           4000
           Horse
           ,
           and
           13000
           Foot
           ,
           and
           that
           some
           Regiments
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           were
           then
           advanced
           toward
           distressed
           (
           yet
           courageous
           )
           Tauntons
           releif
           ,
           wherof
           more
           in
           its
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           this
           time
           ,
           our
           most
           prudent
           and
           provident
           State-Promethei
           of
           Both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           
           having
           so
           well
           Ordered
           their
           Land-affaires
           ,
           now
           ,
           also
           took
           into
           their
           serious
           consideration
           the
           businesse
           of
           the
           Admiralty
           and
           Sea-affaires
           ,
           how
           they
           might
           bee
           best
           ordered
           and
           managed
           for
           the
           best
           good
           and
           most
           considerable
           
           advantage
           and
           improvement
           every
           way
           of
           the
           welfare
           of
           our
           republick
           ;
           The
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Earl
           of
           Warwick
           (
           then
           ,
           before
           ,
           
             Lord
             Admirall
          
           )
           being
           called
           from
           that
           publick
           imployment
           by
           the
           late
           Selfe-denying-Ordinance
           ;
           and
           they
           looking
           upon
           this
           businesse
           as
           a
           matter
           of
           no
           lesse
           weighty
           concernment
           than
           the
           safety
           ,
           under
           God
           ,
           of
           3
           Kingdomes
           :
           Wherefore
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           they
           came
           to
           this
           resolution
           ,
           that
           the
           businesse
           of
           the
           Admiralty
           should
           bee
           managed
           by
           Commissioners
           of
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           ,
           to
           continue
           for
           6
           moneths
           ,
           
           and
           so
           proceeded
           to
           nominate
           them
           who
           were
           to
           bee
           imployed
           in
           this
           great
           trust
           ;
           Viz.
           The
           Earl
           of
           Warwick
           ,
           for
           the
           House
           of
           Peeres
           ;
           and
           Mr.
           Bence
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           
             Peregrin●
             Pelham
          
           ,
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ;
           the
           prosperous
           managing
           of
           which
           so
           weighty
           trust
           and
           employment
           ,
           by
           which
           foresaid
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           ,
           wee
           shall
           have
           occasion
           to
           make
           farther
           mention
           in
           its
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           mee
           heer
           again
           desire
           thee
           with
           godly
           and
           gratefull
           patience
           ,
           to
           make
           a
           little
           stay
           ,
           and
           to
           take
           a
           short
           survey
           and
           sweete
           review
           of
           all
           the
           rich
           and
           rare
           mercies
           of
           this
           Moneth
           also
           ;
           
           And
           therein
           to
           see
           and
           admire
           how
           graciously
           and
           gloriously
           the
           Lord
           hath
           dwelt
           in
           his
           
             Parliamentary
             Burning-Bush
          
           ,
           
           and
           hitherto
           kept
           it
           Vnconsumed
           ,
           both
           ,
           In
           the
           most
           sweet
           and
           singular
           harmony
           and
           good
           agreement
           between
           Both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           revived
           by
           the
           House
           of
           Peeres
           ,
           for
           the
           faster
           binding
           of
           the
           mutuall
           affections
           of
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           together
           ;
           And
           the
           good
           services
           of
           Major
           Generall
           Browns
           forces
           about
           Abbington
           .
           In
           the
           singular
           
           good
           service
           also
           of
           prudent
           and
           pious
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           in
           so
           fully
           and
           fairly
           reducing
           the
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           of
           the
           former
           old
           Army
           ,
           to
           serve
           under
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           in
           his
           New-Modelled-Armie
           ,
           a
           businesse
           of
           high
           concernment
           ,
           as
           things
           then
           stood
           .
           In
           the
           brave
           victory
           which
           the
           Lord
           gave
           to
           our
           loving
           
           and
           loyall
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           by
           Major
           Generall
           V●rey
           against
           Montrosse
           ;
           And
           the
           honourable
           encouragement
           of
           Literature
           in
           the
           University
           of
           Cambridge
           ,
           by
           our
           pious
           and
           prudent
           Parliament
           .
           In
           the
           seasonable
           and
           successefull
           appeasing
           of
           that
           
           
             Second
             Rebellion
             in
             Kent
          
           ;
           And
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           by
           valiant
           Colonell
           Norton
           ,
           at
           Rumsey
           .
           In
           the
           happy
           reduction
           
           of
           divers
           both
           Earles
           and
           Lords
           from
           Oxford
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           party
           :
           Together
           with
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           Prince
           Mau●ices
           forces
           in
           Worcestershire
           .
           And
           lastly
           ,
           In
           those
           famous
           defeates
           and
           
           brave
           Victories
           obtained
           by
           renowned
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           ,
           and
           
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           against
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           about
           Oxford
           ;
           The
           singular
           good
           estate
           and
           happy
           harmony
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Army
           ,
           now
           ,
           in
           the
           field
           and
           advanced
           to
           Oxford
           ;
           And
           the
           provident
           and
           prudent
           setling
           of
           the
           Sea-affaires
           ,
           as
           well
           as
           Land-affaires
           ,
           in
           managing
           the
           Admiralty
           of
           the
           Seas
           ,
           by
           most
           wise
           and
           loyall
           Commissioners
           ,
           All
           which
           rare
           mercies
           and
           prudent
           passages
           of
           State
           ,
           seriously
           considered
           ,
           and
           (
           as
           they
           ought
           )
           most
           gratefully
           recogitated
           ,
           has
           not
           England
           ,
           sinfull
           England
           most
           just
           cause
           ,
           still
           ,
           to
           expostulate
           with
           it self
           ,
           and
           cordially
           to
           confesse
           with
           holy
           
             David
             ,
             
             Thou
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             hast
             turned
             ,
             for
             us
             ,
             our
             mourning
             into
             dauncing
             ;
             Thou
             hast
             put
             off
             our
             sack-cloth
             ,
             and
             girded
             us
             with
             gladnesse
             ,
             for
             this
             very
             end
             ,
             that
             our
             glory
             (
             even
             our
             hearts
             ,
             tongues
             ,
             and
             lives
             )
             may
             still
             sing
             praises
             to
             thee
             our
             God.
             Therefore
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             our
             God
             ,
             to
             thee
             alone
             wee
             will
             give
             thanks
             and
             praises
             for
             ever
             and
             ever
             .
          
           And
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           
           ANd
           heer
           now
           I
           shall
           begin
           this
           Moneth
           of
           Mayes
           memorable
           mercies
           with
           that
           most
           remarkable
           deliverance
           from
           imminent
           danger
           ,
           which
           the
           Lord
           most
           graciously
           wrought
           for
           that
           famous
           ,
           faithfull
           ,
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           gallant
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           which
           was
           certified
           by
           his
           own
           Letter
           to
           
             London
             ,
             May
          
           the
           4.
           whereof
           ,
           because
           our
           foule-mouthed
           Malignants
           had
           with
           full-mouthed
           false
           boasts
           and
           bragges
           vapoured
           so
           much
           ,
           and
           vaunted
           of
           a
           mighty
           defeat
           given
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           to
           that
           famous
           and
           fortunate
           Commander
           .
           I
           therefore
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           give
           the
           Reader
           (
           for
           his
           farther
           satisfaction
           and
           fuller
           content
           )
           a
           sight
           of
           the
           true
           Copy
           of
           the
           said
           Letter
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               ON
               the
               21
               of
               this
               instant
               Aprill
               ,
               
               Prince
               Rupert
               ,
               marching
               all
               that
               night
               ,
               came
               the
               next
               morning
               ,
               Aprill
               22
               from
               Ledbury
               ,
               where
               ,
               I
               then
               ,
               was
               ,
               but
               the
               Enemy
               intercepting
               8
               of
               my
               Scouts
               ,
               wee
               had
               no
               intelligence
               ,
               till
               they
               were
               neer
               at
               hand
               upon
               us
               .
               The
               Enemies
               advanced
               and
               charged
               into
               the
               Town
               upon
               us
               ,
               and
               my self
               ,
               with
               divers
               Gentlemen
               ,
               Viz.
               Major
               Harlow
               ,
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Kerle
               ,
               Major
               Bacchus
               ,
               Captain
               Gifford
               ,
               Captain
               More
               ,
               and
               Captain
               Baily
               ,
               with
               some
               others
               ,
               and
               some
               common
               Souldiers
               ,
               with
               the
               assistance
               of
               200
               Musketteers
               ,
               out
               of
               the
               County
               Forces
               ,
               received
               them
               ,
               and
               so
               soon
               as
               wee
               received
               the
               Alarm
               ,
               wee
               drew
               out
               upon
               them
               ,
               and
               marching
               close
               up
               to
               them
               ,
               fell
               on
               them
               ,
               beat
               
               them
               to
               a
               retreat
               ,
               and
               made
               it
               good
               against
               them
               ,
               so
               long
               till
               my
               foot
               might
               retreat
               a
               secure
               way
               to
               Gloucester
               .
               After
               the
               foot
               wee
               marched
               off
               ,
               and
               out
               of
               the
               Town
               wee
               had
               two
               or
               three
               hot
               charges
               upon
               them
               ,
               where
               wee
               slew
               neer
               forty
               of
               the
               Enemies
               men
               ,
               and
               many
               of
               them
               that
               were
               killed
               at
               this
               charge
               being
               Officers
               of
               quality
               and
               esteem
               .
               On
               our
               part
               wee
               had
               very
               few
               killed
               ,
               not
               above
               6
               or
               7.
               but
               I
               was
               inforced
               my self
               still
               to
               charge
               in
               the
               head
               of
               all
               my
               Troops
               ,
               to
               incourage
               the
               Warwick
               and
               Northampton
               horse
               ,
               I
               and
               my
               Officers
               bearing
               the
               heat
               of
               the
               day
               .
            
             
               At
               length
               ,
               intending
               to
               retreat
               to
               our
               place
               of
               advantage
               (
               some
               horse
               ,
               of
               those
               sent
               to
               mee
               not
               standing
               to
               it
               ,
               as
               they
               should
               have
               done
               )
               the
               Enemy
               got
               in
               amongst
               our
               foot
               ,
               but
               wee
               redeemed
               that
               again
               ,
               and
               marched
               off
               into
               the
               field
               .
            
             
               The
               Enemy
               have
               sent
               us
               a
               List
               of
               the
               Prisoners
               which
               they
               took
               from
               us
               :
               the
               number
               by
               their
               own
               List
               is
               110
               prisoners
               ,
               but
               above
               80
               of
               them
               were
               none
               of
               my
               men
               ,
               only
               such
               Country
               people
               as
               they
               swept
               away
               with
               them
               in
               their
               retreat
               ,
               that
               did
               never
               bear
               Armes
               ,
               onely
               they
               carryed
               them
               away
               to
               cause
               them
               by
               money
               ,
               or
               making
               friends
               for
               exchange
               ,
               to
               redeem
               themselves
               :
               my
               Major
               ,
               Sergeant-Major
               Bacchus
               is
               desperately
               wounded
               in
               the
               head
               ,
               and
               was
               carryed
               away
               prisoner
               by
               the
               Enemy
               to
               Hereford
               .
               Major
               Harlow
               had
               a
               sleight
               wound
               in
               the
               head
               ,
               and
               another
               in
               the
               arme
               ,
               but
               came
               bravely
               off
               ;
               Captain
               Baily
               ,
               and
               Captain
               Foster
               ,
               with
               some
               other
               common
               men
               of
               ours
               are
               taken
               prisoners
               by
               them
               .
               I
               have
               sent
               for
               their
               freedom
               by
               exchange
               of
               some
               of
               those
               prisoners
               I
               took
               from
               them
               ,
               many
               of
               them
               being
               men
               of
               quality
               ,
               and
               ●now
               to
               redeem
               them
               all
               ,
               if
               they
               were
               thrice
               as
               many
            
             
               Prince
               Rupert
               sent
               mee
               word
               by
               my
               Trumpeter
               that
               I
               sent
               ,
               that
               in
               the
               fight
               hee
               sought
               mee
               out
               ,
               but
               knew
               me
               not
               till
               after
               ,
               no
               more
               than
               I
               knew
               him
               .
               But
               it
               seems
               wee
               charged
               each
               other
               ,
               and
               hee
               shot
               my
               horse
               under
               mee
               ,
               and
               I
               did
               as
               much
               for
               him
               .
               At
               that
               charge
               many
               Commanders
               of
               theirs
               fell
               .
               Prince
               Rupert
               is
               (
               I
               hear
               )
               very
               much
               enraged
               to
               undertake
               so
               great
               and
               toilsome
               a
               march
               ,
               and
               so
               much
               to
               misse
               his
               end
               .
               I
               had
               by
               Gods
               blessing
               my
               intendment
               ,
               and
               stopt
               his
               present
               march
               Northward
               ,
               to
               God
               bee
               the
               glory
               .
               Prince
               Ruperts
               Army
               by
               the
               report
               of
               the
               Countrey
               ,
               is
               noised
               about
               to
               bee
               6
               or
               7000
               horse
               and
               foot
               :
               who
               are
               now
               upon
               their
               march
               again
               towards
               Ludlow
               ,
               and
               so
               ,
               as
               I
               hear
               ,
               intend
               for
               Salo●
               if
               they
               bee
               not
               prevented
               again
               ,
               which
               must
               bee
               by
               a
               more
               considerable
               strength
               than
               I
               have
               .
            
             
             
               The
               forces
               that
               were
               with
               mee
               ,
               were
               in
               all
               about
               500
               foot
               ,
               and
               350
               horse
               ,
               nor
               were
               these
               all
               with
               mee
               at
               Lydbury
               ,
               for
               my
               Guards
               were
               not
               come
               .
               The
               Enemy
               braglittle
               of
               their
               getting
               ,
               but
               lament
               much
               ;
               the
               names
               of
               the
               Commanders
               and
               Officers
               that
               were
               slain
               by
               us
               ,
               I
               shall
               send
               you
               by
               the
               next
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 humble
                 Servant
                 Edward
                 Massie
                 .
              
               
                 Aprill
                 25.
                 1645.
                 
              
            
             
               
                 
                   Post
                   script
                   .
                
                 My
                 last
                 Letter
                 told
                 you
                 that
                 Lydney
                 House
                 was
                 fired
                 and
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Winter
                
                 ran
                 away
                 by
                 the
                 light
                 of
                 the
                 flames
                 ,
                 and
                 for
                 haste
                 over-ran
                 two
                 of
                 his
                 great
                 Gunnes
                 ,
                 one
                 Demi-Culverin
                 ,
                 one
                 Saker
                 ,
                 and
                 3
                 brases
                 of
                 Iron
                 murtherers
                 ,
                 which
                 hee
                 left
                 behind
                 at
                 Lydney
                 ,
                 to
                 doe
                 mee
                 a
                 courtesie
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 John
                 fired
                 all
                 the
                 way
                 hee
                 went
                 ,
                 till
                 our
                 forces
                 drove
                 them
                 to
                 a
                 full
                 flight
                 over
                 the
                 Bridge
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           consideration
           of
           this
           gallant
           service
           of
           Colonel
           Massies
           ,
           and
           all
           his
           former
           successes
           rendered
           him
           most
           honourable
           in
           the
           thoughts
           of
           his
           endeared
           friends
           ,
           the
           Honourable
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           who
           presently
           after
           the
           reading
           thereof
           ,
           fell
           into
           consultation
           how
           to
           reward
           him
           in
           some
           measure
           to
           his
           great
           deservings
           ,
           and
           thereupon
           it
           was
           Ordered
           that
           an
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           should
           bee
           brought
           in
           for
           the
           setling
           1000
           pound
           
             per
             annu●●
          
           on
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           during
           his
           life
           .
        
         
           And
           likewise
           Ordered
           ,
           that
           hee
           should
           have
           200
           pound
           bestowed
           upon
           him
           ,
           for
           his
           extraordinary
           valour
           and
           gallantry
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           and
           because
           these
           monies
           might
           bee
           speedily
           issued
           to
           him
           ,
           it
           was
           Ordered
           that
           the
           Committee
           for
           the
           Kings
           Revenue
           should
           make
           payment
           forthwith
           of
           this
           summe
           .
           And
           a
           Letter
           of
           thanks
           was
           ordered
           likewise
           to
           bee
           sent
           to
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           desiring
           him
           to
           goe
           on
           in
           such
           honourable
           designes
           ,
           and
           that
           hee
           should
           never
           want
           the
           encouragement
           of
           the
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           May
           ,
           wee
           also
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Warwickeshire
           ,
           
           of
           the
           good
           successe
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           in
           those
           parts
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           valiant
           Major
           Purefoy
           ,
           testified
           also
           by
           his
           own
           Letter
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           Parliament
           at
           Coventry
           ,
           and
           by
           them
           to
           London
           ,
           the
           substance
           of
           which
           Letter
           was
           ,
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Noble
                 Gentlemen
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               Cannot
               but
               give
               you
               notice
               of
               some
               skirmishes
               lately
               performed
               by
               my
               Troop
               .
               As
               first
               ,
               that
               my
               said
               Troop
               scouting
               abroad
               
               to
               discover
               the
               Enemies
               actions
               ,
               wee
               encountred
               a
               party
               of
               them
               ,
               skirmished
               with
               them
               ,
               and
               in
               the
               fight
               took
               Colonell
               
                 Francis
                 Wortley
              
               ,
               Son
               and
               h●ire
               to
               Sir
               
                 Francis
                 Wortley
              
               ,
               that
               prime
               and
               pernicious
               Royalist
               .
               Since
               that
               I
               marched
               out
               again
               with
               my
               Troop
               and
               faced
               Banbury
               within
               twice
               Musket
               shot
               for
               above
               an
               houres
               space
               ,
               and
               drew
               out
               a
               forlorn
               hope
               ,
               and
               sent
               ,
               then
               into
               Nelthrop
               where
               they
               met
               with
               a
               party
               of
               the
               Enemies
               foot
               ,
               pursued
               them
               to
               the
               very
               Turn-pike
               ,
               killed
               one
               of
               them
               ,
               and
               brought
               off
               6
               prisoners
               ,
               without
               any
               losse
               to
               our selves
               .
            
             
               Immediately
               after
               I
               sent
               out
               a
               party
               of
               30
               good
               Horse
               ,
               who
               bravely
               fell
               into
               the
               Reare
               of
               the
               Kings
               Army
               ,
               within
               a
               mile
               of
               Stow
               ,
               and
               after
               a
               stout
               assault
               upon
               them
               ,
               ours
               took
               prisoners
               Prince
               Ruperts
               Gun-Smith
               ,
               4
               Reformadoes
               of
               his
               Life-guard
               ,
               Prince
               Mourice
               his
               Chirurgeon
               ,
               
               his
               cheif
               Cook
               ,
               his
               Farrier
               ,
               with
               some
               other
               common
               Troopers
               ,
               12
               good
               horses
               ,
               7
               case
               of
               pistol●
               ,
               12
               swords
               ;
               and
               all
               this
               taken
               without
               any
               losse
               at
               all
               on
               our
               part
               ,
               praised
               bee
               the
               Lord
               for
               it
               ;
               and
               and
               100
               peices
               of
               gold
               was
               taken
               ●one
               of
               their
               pockets
               .
               Since
               this
               also
               I
               sent
               out
               another
               party
               to
               ●udgell
               them
               up
               in
               their
               Rear
               ,
               and
               my
               said
               party
               marched
               straight
               to
               Cambden
               ,
               and
               found
               the
               Garrison
               set
               on
               fire
               ,
               but
               the
               party
               entred
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               found
               200
               foot
               in
               the
               streets
               ,
               and
               about
               an
               100
               horse
               in
               the
               stables
               there
               ,
               which
               unexpected
               sight
               increased
               my
               mens
               courage
               and
               resolution
               ,
               and
               they
               seeing
               themselves
               ingaged
               ,
               charged
               quite
               through
               them
               all
               ,
               and
               through
               the
               whole
               Town
               ,
               where
               they
               discovering
               the
               Kings
               forces
               within
               half
               a
               ●●ile
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               at
               their
               rendevour
               ,
               charged
               therefore
               through
               ●hem
               again
               ,
               killed
               14
               upon
               the
               ground
               ,
               besides
               many
               more
               wounded
               ,
               put
               them
               all
               to
               run
               ,
               and
               quit
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               my
               men
               came
               off
               without
               any
               losse
               ,
               and
               brought
               3
               good
               horses
               with
               them
               .
            
          
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           12
           of
           this
           instant
           wee
           received
           certain
           ●ntelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           the
           long
           expected
           ,
           and
           much
           longed
           for
           assurance
           of
           the
           releif
           of
           the
           distressed
           and
           much
           straitned
           Town
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           
           by
           Colonell
           Welden
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Graves
           and
           their
           valiant
           forces
           designed
           by
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           for
           that
           purpose
           .
           In
           which
           Town
           there
           were
           very
           many
           precious
           soules
           ,
           and
           most
           faithfull
           Servants
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           who
           were
           all
           with
           admirable
           Christian
           courage
           resolved
           ,
           ●●gether
           with
           their
           brave
           and
           most
           undaunted
           Governour
           ,
           Colonell
           Blake
           ,
           to
           hold
           out
           to
           the
           uttermost
           of
           their
           dearest
           hearts
           blood
           ,
           rather
           than
           to
           trust
           to
           the
           present
           perfidious
           Articles
           ,
           and
           thereby
           the
           future
           intollerable
           
           tyranny
           ,
           and
           basenesse
           of
           a
           most
           disloyall
           ,
           bloody
           ,
           and
           barbarous
           Enemy
           .
           The
           manner
           of
           the
           releif
           whereof
           ,
           being
           succinctly
           certified
           by
           valiant
           Colonell
           Weldens
           own
           Letter
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           ,
           for
           my
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           to
           insert
           ,
           onely
           heer
           and
           there
           I
           have
           made
           bold
           to
           interlace
           a
           word
           or
           two
           very
           materiall
           and
           pertinent
           to
           the
           present
           businesse
           ;
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               To
               the
               Right
               honourable
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               Commander
               in
               cheif
               of
               the
               Army
               ,
               raised
               for
               the
               defence
               of
               the
               King
               and
               Parliament
               .
            
             
               
                 Right
                 Honourable
                 ,
              
            
             
               ACcording
               to
               your
               Command
               ,
               I
               shall
               now
               give
               an
               account
               of
               the
               good
               successe
               wherewith
               God
               hath
               graciously
               blessed
               this
               party
               hitherto
               .
               After
               a
               long
               and
               weary
               march
               ,
               wherein
               wee
               lost
               no
               time
               (
               and
               wherein
               was
               such
               wise
               and
               Christian-like
               Discipline
               ,
               
               exercised
               all
               along
               as
               was
               admired
               by
               the
               Country
               people
               ,
               Proclamation
               having
               been
               made
               ,
               
                 That
                 it
                 should
                 bee
                 death
                 for
                 any
                 man
                 to
                 plunder
                 any
                 thing
                 from
                 any
                 person
              
               )
               wee
               thus
               at
               length
               came
               ,
               upon
               the
               Lords
               day
               ,
               May
               11
               ,
               before
               Taunton
               ,
               and
               at
               our
               neer
               approach
               to
               it
               ,
               wee
               shot
               off
               3
               or
               4
               peices
               of
               Ordnance
               ,
               to
               give
               notice
               to
               the
               Town
               that
               wee
               were
               come
               to
               their
               releif
               ,
               
               at
               the
               hearing
               and
               hope
               whereof
               ,
               valiant
               and
               vigilant
               Colonell
               Blake
               ,
               from
               a
               high
               place
               ,
               by
               a
               prospective-glasse
               discovered
               our
               Brigade
               ,
               and
               thereby
               greatly
               encouraged
               his
               Souldiers
               ,
               and
               the
               honest
               Townesmen
               ,
               who
               had
               had
               fierce
               assaults
               the
               Friday
               and
               Saturday
               before
               ;
               And
               Hopton
               had
               sent
               a
               sharp
               Summons
               to
               the
               Town
               ,
               
               
                 Threatning
                 them
                 ,
                 if
                 they
                 would
                 not
                 surrender
                 it
                 ,
                 hee
                 would
                 take
                 it
                 by
                 force
                 ,
                 and
                 put
                 them
                 all
                 to
                 the
                 sword
                 ,
                 except
                 7
                 persons
                 onely
                 ,
                 that
                 were
                 in
                 the
                 Town
                 .
              
               To
               which
               the
               Governour
               stoutly
               returned
               a
               negative
               answer
               ,
               as
               brave
               as
               Hoptons
               was
               cruell
               ,
               
               saying
               ,
               
                 Hee
                 would
                 not
                 deliver
                 the
                 Town
                 ,
                 but
                 would
                 keep
                 it
                 to
                 the
                 last
                 man
                 ;
                 As
                 for
                 those
                 7
                 m●n
                 whom
                 hee
                 promised
                 to
                 spare
                 ,
                 hee
                 desired
                 that
              
               Hopton
               
                 would
                 send
                 their
                 names
                 ,
                 and
                 hee
                 would
                 send
                 him
                 their
                 bodies
                 presently
                 .
              
               But
               to
               come
               more
               fully
               to
               the
               work
               it self
               .
            
             
               Being
               now
               before
               the
               Town
               ,
               I
               sent
               out
               10
               of
               my
               men
               ,
               who
               fell
               upon
               an
               100
               of
               theirs
               ,
               and
               killed
               and
               took
               some
               of
               them
               who
               could
               not
               beleive
               or
               bee
               perswaded
               ,
               but
               that
               wee
               were
               the
               Lord
               Gorings
               forces
               ,
               and
               wee
               were
               within
               4
               miles
               of
               the
               Town
               before
               they
               would
               beleive
               wee
               were
               come
               against
               them
               ;
               and
               then
               about
               4
               
               of
               the
               clock
               in
               the
               afternoon
               ,
               they
               being
               fully
               convinced
               who
               wee
               were
               ,
               they
               raised
               the
               siege
               ,
               and
               confusedly
               ran
               away
               by
               night
               in
               great
               disorder
               ,
               
               some
               toward
               Bridgewater
               ,
               and
               some
               toward
               Exeter
               ,
               blocking
               up
               the
               way
               with
               trees
               and
               other
               combersome
               matter
               ,
               whereby
               our
               forces
               could
               not
               pursue
               them
               .
               And
               truely
               Gods
               goodnesse
               and
               speciall
               providence
               appeared
               migh●●ly
               to
               this
               poore
               Town
               at
               this
               time
               ,
               in
               that
               wee
               should
               come
               to
               their
               releif
               in
               the
               very
               nick
               of
               time
               only
               ,
               
               and
               pinch
               of
               their
               utmost
               straights
               comming
               on
               them
               ,
               all
               their
               Ammunition
               being
               now
               quite
               spent
               ,
               very
               much
               of
               the
               Town
               being
               burnt
               ,
               even
               at
               least
               200
               houses
               by
               the
               rage
               of
               the
               Enemy
               ;
               and
               yet
               the
               Town
               extraordinarily
               defended
               all
               this
               while
               witly
               impregnable
               courage
               ,
               yea
               ,
               notwithstanding
               that
               the
               Enemy
               many
               times
               entred
               by
               storme
               ,
               at
               breaches
               they
               had
               made
               ,
               but
               were
               still
               most
               magnanimously
               beaten
               out
               again
               ,
               with
               the
               losse
               of
               at
               least
               a
               1000
               slain
               before
               the
               Town
               in
               this
               siege
               ,
               
               and
               about
               a
               1000
               Armes
               left
               behinde
               them
               for
               haste
               ,
               and
               divers
               barrells
               of
               powder
               ,
               with
               other
               Ammunition
               and
               provision
               ,
               and
               the
               Enemy
               taking
               along
               with
               them
               12
               or
               14
               Cart
               loads
               of
               their
               dead
               men
               ,
               besides
               many
               wounded
               .
            
             
               Wee
               found
               about
               200
               wounded
               men
               of
               ours
               in
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               not
               above
               an
               100
               slain
               in
               all
               this
               siege
               ,
               praised
               bee
               the
               Lord
               for
               it
               .
               Since
               I
               came
               heer
               ,
               in
               6
               weeks
               time
               ,
               I
               saw
               a
               wonderfull
               change
               ,
               scarce
               a
               man
               to
               bee
               seen
               in
               a
               whole
               Village
               ,
               so
               barbarously
               had
               the
               Enemy
               unpeopled
               the
               Country
               .
               I
               shall
               in
               all
               humility
               acquaint
               you
               with
               what
               I
               hear
               .
               My
               Regiment
               is
               designed
               for
               the
               West
               ,
               I
               humbly
               intreat
               ,
               if
               it
               bee
               possible
               ,
               I
               may
               wait
               on
               your
               honour
               ,
               in
               your
               Army
               ,
               which
               if
               your
               Excellency
               shall
               please
               to
               grant
               ,
               it
               will
               much
               oblige
               ,
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 Servant
                 Ralph
                 Welden
                 .
              
               
                 Palmister
                 ,
                 
                   May
                   11.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           After
           the
           reading
           of
           this
           Letter
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           they
           began
           to
           consider
           of
           this
           great
           mercy
           ,
           and
           therefore
           Ordered
           in
           the
           first
           place
           ,
           That
           there
           should
           bee
           a
           publique
           Thanksgiving
           in
           all
           the
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           in
           London
           ,
           and
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           on
           the
           next
           Lords
           day
           for
           the
           relieving
           of
           this
           distressed
           Town
           ,
           that
           so
           God
           may
           have
           the
           honour
           due
           unto
           him
           for
           it
           .
           In
           the
           next
           place
           the
           House
           Ordered
           that
           a
           Letter
           should
           bee
           writ
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           giving
           him
           the
           Thanks
           of
           the
           House
           for
           his
           great
           care
           and
           faithfull
           service
           in
           omitting
           of
           no
           time
           for
           the
           releif
           
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           and
           that
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           should
           bee
           desired
           to
           take
           particular
           notice
           of
           this
           gallant
           service
           of
           Colonell
           Welden
           .
        
         
           A
           Letter
           was
           likewise
           Ordered
           to
           bee
           sent
           from
           the
           House
           to
           the
           Town
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           and
           to
           the
           Governour
           and
           Souldiers
           therein
           ,
           to
           give
           them
           the
           hearty
           Thanks
           of
           the
           Parliament
           for
           this
           extraordinary
           gallant
           service
           in
           maintaining
           the
           Town
           against
           the
           Enemy
           so
           long
           ;
           But
           the
           speciall
           regard
           that
           the
           Parliament
           had
           of
           this
           Garrison
           ,
           rested
           not
           there
           ,
           for
           ,
           An
           Order
           was
           made
           likewise
           by
           the
           House
           ,
           for
           the
           bestowing
           of
           2000
           pound
           upon
           the
           Souldiers
           of
           that
           Garrison
           ,
           for
           their
           valour
           and
           courage
           in
           this
           service
           .
           And
           as
           an
           earnest
           of
           a
           further
           reward
           to
           the
           undaunted
           and
           ever
           honoured
           Governour
           Colonell
           Blake
           ,
           It
           was
           likewise
           Ordered
           that
           500
           pound
           should
           bee
           paid
           to
           him
           forthwith
           for
           his
           own
           use
           .
        
         
           The
           House
           likewise
           taking
           into
           consideration
           that
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           late
           tedious
           and
           unwearyed
           marches
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           foot
           ,
           they
           had
           worn
           out
           their
           shooes
           ,
           and
           were
           in
           great
           need
           of
           supply
           ,
           it
           was
           further
           Ordered
           ,
           That
           it
           should
           bee
           referred
           to
           the
           Committee
           for
           the
           Army
           to
           provide
           ,
           and
           forthwith
           send
           down
           shooes
           for
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           foot
           .
        
         
           The
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           further
           made
           an
           Order
           of
           reference
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           Both
           Kingdomes
           ,
           to
           take
           care
           that
           no
           advantage
           bee
           lost
           by
           the
           releif
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           but
           to
           use
           their
           endevour
           to
           improve
           it
           to
           the
           best
           advantage
           of
           the
           West
           ;
           and
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           wee
           have
           great
           cause
           to
           hope
           that
           care
           will
           bee
           taken
           thereof
           accordingly
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           15
           of
           this
           instant
           May
           ,
           our
           most
           provident
           
             Parliamentary
             Statists
          
           ,
           for
           the
           more
           prudent
           regulating
           of
           the
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
             New-Modelled
             Army
          
           ,
           Ordered
           certain
           very
           excellent
           Orders
           to
           bee
           observed
           by
           all
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           from
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           to
           the
           meanest
           Souldier
           ;
           both
           to
           take
           care
           of
           false
           Musters
           ,
           
           of
           plundering
           ,
           of
           buying
           Horses
           for
           the
           State
           ,
           taken
           by
           the
           Souldiers
           ,
           that
           they
           should
           bee
           marked
           by
           the
           Mark-Master
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           &c.
           
           To
           forbid
           any
           Officers
           to
           quarter
           in
           any
           house
           ,
           but
           by
           Ticket
           from
           the
           Quarter-Master
           ,
           and
           to
           pay
           ready
           money
           for
           mans
           meat
           and
           horse
           meat
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           rates
           set
           down
           ,
           and
           in
           case
           any
           money
           should
           bee
           wanting
           to
           any
           man
           ,
           hee
           must
           receive
           a
           Ticket
           for
           it
           ,
           &c.
           
           That
           Teames
           or
           any
           horses
           in
           Plough
           or
           Cart
           ,
           are
           not
           to
           bee
           taken
           ,
           except
           in
           case
           of
           necessity
           ,
           and
           then
           also
           by
           Warrant
           from
           the
           Commander
           in
           Cheif
           .
        
         
         
           Divers
           other
           good
           Orders
           were
           then
           also
           ordained
           and
           appointed
           ,
           which
           ,
           are
           like
           ,
           by
           Gods
           mercy
           ,
           to
           produce
           good
           effects
           ,
           and
           a
           happy
           conclusion
           of
           this
           present
           unhappy
           Warre
           ,
           especially
           since
           wee
           know
           it
           is
           Gods
           way
           ,
           
           when
           wee
           manage
           our
           affaires
           without
           violence
           and
           wrong
           ;
           and
           wee
           see
           ,
           the
           Country
           ,
           us
           the
           Army
           passes
           along
           ,
           is
           extraordinarily
           taken
           with
           love
           and
           affection
           toward
           them
           ,
           at
           the
           sight
           of
           their
           fair
           and
           honest
           demeanour
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           I
           cannot
           omit
           to
           make
           mention
           of
           another
           singular
           mercy
           of
           God
           unto
           us
           in
           our
           Armies
           ,
           Viz.
           The
           most
           excellent
           love
           and
           good
           agreement
           of
           Major
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           and
           of
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           (
           though
           both
           o●
           brave
           and
           high
           Spirits
           )
           all
           the
           time
           of
           their
           being
           together
           at
           and
           about
           Oxford
           ;
           
           and
           elsewhere
           ,
           in
           all
           Orders
           and
           Commands
           ,
           even
           beyond
           compare
           ;
           yea
           ,
           even
           striving
           who
           should
           prefer
           the
           Service
           ,
           and
           honour
           of
           other
           more
           than
           of
           himself
           ,
           as
           if
           Davids
           and
           Jonathans
           2
           soules
           were
           transmigrated
           ,
           and
           mutually
           united
           in
           one
           body
           .
           O
           ,
           if
           such
           sweetnesse
           and
           onenesse
           of
           hearts
           and
           affections
           had
           been
           found
           among
           our
           Commanders
           formerly
           ,
           wee
           had
           ,
           certainly
           ,
           now
           been
           in
           a
           farre
           better
           condition
           ,
           than
           as
           yet
           wee
           are
           like
           to
           bee
           in
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           our
           most
           noble
           pious
           and
           gratefull
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           took
           into
           their
           serious
           thoughts
           ,
           the
           payment
           of
           the
           arrears
           of
           the
           most
           noble
           late
           Lord
           Generall
           ,
           
           the
           Earl
           of
           Essex
           ,
           whose
           faithfull
           and
           noble
           services
           for
           the
           State
           ,
           will
           make
           his
           name
           most
           honourable
           to
           posterity
           ,
           and
           Ordered
           the
           payment
           thereof
           partly
           out
           of
           the
           Kings
           Revenues
           ,
           and
           partly
           out
           of
           
             Haberdashers
             Hall
          
           in
           London
           ;
           And
           as
           a
           farther
           pledge
           of
           the
           Kingdoms
           love
           and
           gratitude
           to
           the
           said
           most
           noble
           Earl
           ;
           and
           as
           a
           requitall
           of
           his
           great
           losses
           sustained
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           for
           his
           constant
           and
           loyall
           adherence
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           Kingdomes
           just
           Cause
           ,
           an
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           was
           passed
           by
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           for
           the
           settling
           of
           10000
           pound
           
             per
             annum
          
           upon
           the
           said
           noble
           Earl
           ,
           out
           of
           the
           sale
           of
           Papists
           and
           Delinquents
           Estates
           .
        
         
           The
           House
           also
           took
           into
           consideration
           the
           good
           service
           of
           the
           party
           that
           lately
           releived
           Taunton
           ,
           
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Colonell
           Welden
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Graves
           ,
           and
           agreed
           upon
           a
           certain
           pay
           for
           them
           ,
           during
           their
           service
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           Ordered
           that
           3000
           pound
           should
           bee
           charged
           Monethly
           upon
           the
           Excise
           for
           4
           Moneths
           ,
           for
           the
           payment
           of
           those
           Forces
           .
           The
           House
           likewise
           considered
           the
           most
           gallant
           service
           and
           high
           deserts
           of
           that
           noble
           and
           brave
           Commander
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           (
           slain
           not
           long
           afterward
           ,
           
           to
           our
           great
           losse
           and
           sorrow
           ,
           at
           the
           siege
           of
           Scarborough-Castle
           )
           and
           in
           particular
           ,
           
           his
           last
           brave
           Service
           in
           winning
           the
           Town
           ,
           Haven
           ,
           and
           shipping
           of
           Scarborough
           ,
           as
           also
           the
           brave
           assault
           hee
           last
           made
           upon
           the
           said
           Castle
           of
           Scarborough
           ,
           when
           hee
           received
           his
           most
           unhappy
           deaths-wound
           ;
           They
           Ordered
           that
           a
           Letter
           of
           Thanks
           should
           bee
           wrote
           unto
           him
           ,
           and
           that
           500
           li.
           should
           bee
           added
           to
           the
           1000
           pound
           formerly
           given
           him
           by
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           to
           bee
           bestowed
           upon
           him
           as
           an
           earnest
           of
           their
           affections
           to
           him
           ;
           and
           they
           then
           also
           took
           order
           for
           monies
           to
           pay
           his
           well-deserving
           Souldiers
           as
           had
           been
           desired
           .
           And
           they
           having
           formerly
           bestowed
           200
           pound
           
             per
             annum
          
           ,
           
           upon
           
             Owen
             Occonelly
          
           for
           his
           good
           Service
           ,
           in
           discovering
           the
           plot
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           who
           not
           receiving
           the
           same
           according
           to
           the
           said
           Order
           ,
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           therefore
           Ordered
           the
           due
           and
           constant
           payment
           of
           the
           said
           200
           pound
           
             per
             annum
          
           ,
           out
           of
           the
           old
           customs
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ;
           Thus
           ,
           
             Honos
             alit
             artes
             ;
             &
             virtus
             compensata
             crescit
             .
          
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           23
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           Letters
           out
           of
           Staffordshire
           ,
           which
           certified
           ,
           that
           when
           the
           Kings
           forces
           advanced
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           Chester
           ,
           (
           then
           most
           hopefully
           besieged
           by
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           )
           by
           Stafford
           and
           Shropshire
           ;
           
           Captain
           Stone
           ,
           the
           valiant
           and
           active
           Governour
           of
           Stafford
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           gave
           the
           Enemy
           severall
           successefull
           visits
           ,
           in
           their
           Rear
           ,
           at
           they
           past
           along
           ,
           and
           did
           good
           execution
           upon
           them
           therein
           .
           And
           ,
           first
           ,
           how
           hee
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           his
           Horse
           ,
           who
           fell
           upon
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           quartered
           at
           W●lverhampton
           ,
           killed
           16
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           26
           Horse
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           their
           Riders
           ,
           and
           returned
           without
           any
           losse
           ,
           the
           Kings
           own
           quarters
           being
           then
           not
           above
           2
           miles
           off
           it
           .
           That
           presently
           after
           this
           ,
           hee
           sent
           out
           another
           party
           ,
           even
           the
           next
           day
           ,
           who
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           quartered
           in
           the
           field
           neer
           Newport
           in
           Shr●pshire
           ,
           brought
           away
           60
           horse
           ,
           killed
           a
           Captain
           ,
           and
           about
           20
           others
           in
           the
           place
           ;
           And
           the
           next
           day
           following
           this
           ,
           that
           hee
           sent
           out
           another
           paity
           that
           fell
           upon
           their
           quarters
           ,
           at
           Pancridge
           ,
           killed
           3.
           took
           4
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           7
           horses
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           May
           ,
           being
           that
           Moneths
           day
           of
           a
           publike
           Fast
           or
           humiliation
           ,
           and
           Reverend
           Mr.
           Henderson
           one
           of
           the
           
             Scottish
             Commissioners
          
           ,
           and
           reverend
           Mr.
           Whitaker
           ,
           Preaching
           before
           the
           House
           of
           Peers
           ,
           
           that
           day
           ,
           in
           the
           Abbey
           at
           Westminster
           ;
           and
           before
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           Reverend
           Mr.
           Caryll
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Ford
           :
           as
           wee
           were
           ,
           that
           day
           ,
           labouring
           in
           prayers
           and
           other
           acts
           of
           humiliation
           ,
           to
           draw
           neer
           to
           our
           God
           ,
           wee
           found
           the
           Lord
           in
           mercy
           ,
           
           drawing
           neer
           to
           us
           ;
           for
           ,
           the
           Fast
           day
           being
           ended
           ,
           there
           came
           Letters
           from
           renowned
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           which
           gave
           us
           the
           happy
           intelligence
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           Evesham
           ,
           
           the
           manner
           wherof
           was
           ,
           breifly
           ,
           thus
           :
           Colonell
           Massie
           with
           about
           800
           horse
           ,
           and
           600
           foot
           ,
           having
           lyen
           before
           Evesham
           ,
           a
           day
           or
           2
           stormed
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           took
           it
           in
           an
           houres
           storming
           .
           In
           which
           service
           wee
           received
           lesse
           losse
           than
           could
           have
           been
           expected
           in
           such
           a
           hot
           peice
           of
           service
           ,
           as
           ,
           for
           the
           time
           ,
           it
           proved
           ;
           not
           above
           4
           or
           5
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           slain
           ,
           and
           2
           Officers
           besides
           ,
           and
           about
           30
           common
           Souldiers
           wounded
           .
           Wee
           slue
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           10
           or
           11.
           took
           divers
           Officers
           and
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           
           to
           the
           number
           of
           about
           548.
           and
           neer
           upon
           an
           120
           good
           horses
           ;
           a
           List
           of
           the
           prime
           prisoners
           ,
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
           Colonell
           
             Robert
             Legge
          
           ,
           Governour
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           Colonell
           Foster
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Bellingham
           ,
           Major
           Travillian
           ,
           13
           Captaines
           ,
           16
           Leivtenants
           ,
           3
           Reformadoes
           ,
           20
           inferiour
           Officers
           ,
           together
           with
           20
           barrels
           of
           Gun-powder
           ,
           700
           fire-armes
           ,
           and
           2
           Tuns
           of
           Match
           .
           The
           taking
           of
           this
           brave
           Garrison
           was
           a
           very
           considerable
           peice
           of
           service
           in
           many
           respects
           ,
           and
           this
           not
           the
           least
           ,
           namely
           ,
           that
           by
           this
           means
           ,
           almost
           all
           Worcestershire
           will
           bee
           freed
           ,
           and
           mightily
           secured
           ,
           from
           Cavalierian
           Contributions
           ,
           which
           ,
           before
           ,
           were
           frequently
           gathered
           for
           the
           King.
           
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           were
           credibly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Hampshire
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           belonging
           to
           Colonell
           Norton
           ,
           marched
           forth
           upon
           a
           design
           on
           
           Lan●ford-House
           .
           The
           horse
           were
           commanded
           by
           Captain
           Betsworth
           ,
           Captain
           Smibark
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Gerson
           ;
           The
           foot
           were
           under
           the
           command
           of
           young
           Murford
           ;
           
           with
           part
           of
           these
           forces
           they
           placed
           an
           ambuscado
           neer
           the
           foresaid
           House
           ,
           undiscovered
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Griffith
           ,
           seeing
           some
           of
           our
           forces
           facing
           the
           House
           ,
           sallyed
           forth
           to
           encounter
           them
           ,
           whereupon
           ours
           retreated
           to
           their
           ambuscado
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           hotly
           pursued
           them
           ,
           but
           were
           now
           as
           fiercely
           as
           unexpectedly
           assaulted
           and
           charged
           by
           ours
           on
           every
           side
           ,
           who
           took
           them
           all
           prisoners
           ,
           finding
           no
           way
           to
           escape
           .
           There
           were
           surprized
           ,
           Colonell
           Griffith
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           Langford
           House
           ,
           his
           Captain
           ,
           Leivtenant
           ,
           a
           Cornet
           ,
           8
           other
           Officers
           ,
           64
           prisoners
           besides
           of
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           all
           their
           Armes
           ,
           and
           10
           of
           them
           slain
           upon
           the
           place
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           mee
           again
           desire
           thee
           to
           make
           another
           very
           short
           stay
           for
           a
           most
           just
           and
           deserved
           gratefull
           Comtemplation
           
           on
           all
           the
           fair
           and
           famous
           mercies
           of
           this
           Moneth
           also
           ;
           and
           therein
           to
           see
           and
           admire
           the
           continued
           Miraculous
           wonder
           of
           our
           
             Parliamentary
             Burning-Bush
             still
             Vnconsumed
          
           ,
           
           notwithstanding
           the
           many
           singeing
           ,
           yea
           ,
           scorching
           assaults
           and
           hot
           attempts
           ,
           constantly
           
           and
           continually
           flashing
           against
           it
           ,
           both
           ,
           In
           the
           great
           danger
           and
           admirable
           deliverance
           of
           that
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Commander
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           from
           Prince
           Ruperts
           plot
           or
           design
           to
           
           have
           suddenly
           surprized
           him
           .
           In
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           by
           Major
           Puref●yes
           forces
           in
           Warwick●shire
           .
           In
           the
           as
           singularly
           
           seasonable
           ,
           as
           comfortable
           releif
           of
           the
           good
           Town
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           and
           the
           setting
           at
           liberty
           of
           so
           many
           precious
           Soules
           as
           that
           long
           siege
           had
           curbed
           and
           coopt
           in
           from
           necessary
           comforts
           .
           And
           the
           excellent
           Orders
           set
           out
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           the
           well-regulating
           
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
             New-Modelled
             Army
          
           .
           In
           the
           happy
           harmony
           of
           our
           prime
           Commanders
           in
           the
           Army
           ;
           And
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           gratitude
           to
           those
           that
           have
           well
           deserved
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           by
           their
           industrious
           and
           loyall
           
           services
           .
           In
           the
           brave
           services
           of
           Captain
           Stone
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Stafford
           against
           the
           enemy
           ;
           And
           the
           happy
           taking
           of
           Eveshams
           strong
           Garrison
           by
           renowned
           Colonell
           Massie
           ,
           and
           therein
           a
           most
           notable
           
           and
           evident
           
             return
             of
             Prayer
          
           .
           And
           lastly
           ,
           In
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           our
           Cavalierian
           adversaries
           ,
           by
           valiant
           and
           loyall
           Colonell
           Norton
           .
        
         
           All
           which
           premises
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           May
           ,
           prudently
           ,
           piously
           and
           gratefully
           considered
           ;
           O
           say
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           whether
           wee
           have
           not
           most
           just
           cause
           ,
           continually
           to
           praise
           our
           ever-living
           ,
           and
           
             all-good-giving
             God
          
           ,
           
           and
           with
           the
           holy
           Prophet
           ,
           to
           break
           forth
           into
           Soul-exulting
           ,
           and
           God-exalting
           raptures
           of
           joy
           and
           gratitude
           ,
           and
           to
           confesse
           and
           say
           ,
           
             O
             Lord
             ,
             thou
             art
             our
             God
             ,
             and
             wee
             will
             exalt
             thee
             ,
             and
             will
             everlastingly
             praise
             thy
             name
             ;
             for
             thou
             haste
             done
             wonderfull
             things
             for
             us
             :
             and
             thy
             counsels
             of
             old
             (
             and
             of
             later
             times
             too
             )
             are
             nothing
             but
             faithfulnesse
             and
             truth
             unto
             us
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           ANd
           heer
           now
           wee
           will
           begin
           the
           farther
           contemplation
           and
           just
           admiration
           of
           the
           rich
           and
           rare
           mercies
           (
           I
           had
           almost
           said
           miracles
           )
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           June
           also
           ,
           
           with
           the
           cordiall
           and
           comfortable
           mention
           of
           a
           most
           excellent
           Petition
           ,
           exhibited
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           ,
           on
           the
           4
           or
           6
           day
           thereof
           ,
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           the
           right
           Honourable
           Lord
           
           Major
           of
           London
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Aldermen
           and
           Common-Councill
           of
           the
           said
           most
           famous
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           renowned
           City
           ,
           
           touching
           their
           deep
           apprehension
           of
           divers
           disastrous
           sad
           and
           sorrowfull
           accidents
           ,
           lately
           falne
           out
           in
           the
           Kingdome
           to
           the
           great
           greit
           of
           the
           best
           Members
           thereof
           ;
           laying
           down
           also
           ,
           in
           their
           prudent
           and
           provident
           thoughts
           ,
           some
           most
           probable
           grounds
           and
           causes
           of
           all
           those
           sad
           and
           sorrowfull
           losses
           which
           had
           (
           notwithstanding
           all
           our
           undeniable
           precious
           mercies
           fore-mentioned
           )
           befalne
           the
           
             Parliamentary
             Cause
          
           ;
           (
           a
           true
           representation
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           still
           ,
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             Vnconsumed
          
           )
           and
           humbly
           therfore
           tendring
           the
           conceived
           remedies
           thereof
           ,
           and
           the
           likely
           prevention
           of
           more
           ,
           by
           Gods
           gracious
           assistance
           ,
           if
           seriously
           and
           seasonably
           seen
           unto
           .
           Which
           Petition
           ,
           for
           the
           excellency
           thereof
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           fair
           and
           favourable
           answer
           thereunto
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           ,
           heer
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     To
                     the
                     Right
                     honourable
                     the
                     Knights
                     ,
                     Citizens
                     ,
                     and
                     Burgesses
                     of
                     the
                     Commons
                     House
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     The
                     humble
                     Petition
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Major
                     ,
                     Aldermen
                     ,
                     and
                     Commons
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     in
                     Common
                     Councell
                     Assembled
                     .
                  
                   
                     Sheweth
                     ,
                  
                   
                     THat
                     the
                     Inhabitants
                     of
                     this
                     City
                     ,
                     and
                     parts
                     adjacent
                     ,
                     are
                     generally
                     most
                     deeply
                     sensible
                     of
                     these
                     pressing
                     miseries
                     ,
                     
                     under
                     which
                     they
                     and
                     the
                     whole
                     Kingdom
                     now
                     groan
                     ;
                     And
                     that
                     imminent
                     ruine
                     which
                     is
                     comming
                     upon
                     both
                     ,
                     through
                     the
                     releiving
                     of
                     Chester
                     ,
                     the
                     unexpressible
                     losse
                     of
                     Leicester
                     ,
                     the
                     barbarous
                     cruelty
                     executed
                     there
                     ,
                     the
                     danger
                     of
                     the
                     rest
                     of
                     our
                     Garrisons
                     ,
                     and
                     well-affected
                     thereabouts
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     increasing
                     and
                     prevailing
                     of
                     the
                     Enemy
                     by
                     Sea
                     and
                     Land
                     ,
                     like
                     a
                     mighty
                     Torrent
                     ;
                     That
                     (
                     among
                     other
                     causes
                     which
                     have
                     had
                     a
                     deep
                     influence
                     upon
                     this
                     most
                     sad
                     posture
                     of
                     our
                     condition
                     )
                     the
                     said
                     Inhabitants
                     apprehend
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     not
                     compleating
                     of
                     Sir
                     
                       Thomas
                       Fairfaxes
                    
                     Army
                     (
                     according
                     to
                     an
                     Ordinance
                     of
                     Parliament
                     in
                     that
                     behalf
                     ,
                     )
                     the
                     want
                     of
                     such
                     a
                     Committee
                     in
                     that
                     Army
                     ,
                     as
                     may
                     give
                     our
                     Commanders
                     in
                     cheif
                     ,
                     power
                     and
                     encouragement
                     to
                     improve
                     all
                     present
                     advantages
                     without
                     attending
                     Commands
                     and
                     Directions
                     from
                     remote
                     Councels
                     .
                     The
                     calling
                     back
                     of
                     Leivtenant
                     Generall
                     Cromwell
                     ,
                     and
                     Major
                     Generall
                     Brown
                     ,
                     when
                     they
                     were
                     pursuing
                     the
                     Enemy
                     ;
                     The
                     not
                     advancing
                     of
                     our
                     Brethren
                     of
                     Scotland
                     into
                     these
                     Southern
                     parts
                     ;
                     The
                     great
                     decay
                     of
                     Trade
                     ,
                     and
                     discouragements
                     of
                     Merchants
                     
                     for
                     want
                     of
                     a
                     constant
                     convey
                     ,
                     His
                     Majesties
                     publishing
                     his
                     sense
                     of
                     the
                     proceedings
                     at
                     the
                     late
                     Treaty
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Parliament
                     not
                     publishing
                     their
                     sense
                     thereof
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     their
                     resolutions
                     against
                     free
                     trade
                     by
                     Sea
                     to
                     such
                     Ports
                     as
                     are
                     or
                     shall
                     bee
                     in
                     the
                     power
                     of
                     the
                     Enemy
                     ,
                     have
                     been
                     the
                     cheif
                     ;
                     That
                     great
                     numbers
                     of
                     those
                     Inhabitants
                     have
                     lately
                     expressed
                     their
                     earnest
                     desires
                     (
                     by
                     Petition
                     and
                     otherwise
                     ,
                     to
                     the
                     representative
                     body
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     ,
                     in
                     Common
                     Councell
                     Assembled
                     ,
                     )
                     That
                     this
                     their
                     deep
                     sense
                     and
                     apprehensions
                     might
                     bee
                     forthwith
                     made
                     known
                     to
                     both
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     Their
                     humble
                     suit
                     that
                     the
                     remedies
                     may
                     bee
                     speedily
                     considered
                     of
                     ,
                     and
                     effectually
                     executed
                     ;
                     and
                     their
                     resolutions
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     all
                     former
                     expressions
                     ,
                     that
                     they
                     will
                     not
                     think
                     their
                     lives
                     ,
                     nor
                     any
                     thing
                     they
                     possesse
                     ,
                     too
                     dear
                     to
                     hazzard
                     for
                     your
                     encouragement
                     and
                     preservation
                     .
                  
                   
                     Thereupon
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     (
                     for
                     prevention
                     of
                     further
                     miseries
                     ,
                     inconveniencies
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     utter
                     ruine
                     of
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     of
                     this
                     City
                     and
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     make
                     it
                     their
                     humble
                     request
                     to
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     That
                     care
                     may
                     bee
                     taken
                     for
                     the
                     speedy
                     recruiting
                     of
                     Sir
                     
                       Thomas
                       Fairfax
                    
                     his
                     Army
                     ,
                     and
                     for
                     his
                     encouragement
                     ,
                     That
                     such
                     a
                     Committee
                     may
                     bee
                     sent
                     with
                     that
                     Army
                     ,
                     as
                     may
                     give
                     our
                     Commanders
                     in
                     cheif
                     (
                     of
                     whose
                     faithfulnesse
                     the
                     Kingdom
                     hath
                     had
                     so
                     large
                     testimony
                     )
                     power
                     and
                     encouragement
                     to
                     improve
                     all
                     present
                     advantages
                     aforesaid
                     :
                     That
                     the
                     said
                     Army
                     (
                     or
                     such
                     part
                     thereof
                     as
                     in
                     your
                     wisdome
                     shall
                     seem
                     meet
                     )
                     may
                     bee
                     ordered
                     forthwith
                     to
                     march
                     towards
                     our
                     enemies
                     in
                     the
                     field
                     ,
                     as
                     well
                     for
                     the
                     regaining
                     of
                     Leicester
                     (
                     if
                     it
                     bee
                     possible
                     before
                     it
                     bee
                     made
                     impregnable
                     by
                     fortifications
                     ;
                     as
                     also
                     for
                     prevention
                     of
                     the
                     Enemies
                     further
                     surprizing
                     of
                     other
                     places
                     of
                     strength
                     ,
                     and
                     destroying
                     the
                     rest
                     who
                     have
                     appeared
                     in
                     defence
                     of
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     and
                     for
                     preservation
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdom
                     .
                     That
                     our
                     Brethren
                     of
                     Scotland
                     may
                     bee
                     more
                     earnestly
                     prest
                     to
                     march
                     Southward
                     ;
                     That
                     Leivtenant
                     Generall
                     Cromwell
                     may
                     presently
                     have
                     power
                     to
                     raise
                     and
                     command
                     the
                     Association
                     ,
                     untill
                     such
                     other
                     course
                     bee
                     taken
                     ,
                     as
                     may
                     tend
                     to
                     the
                     safety
                     of
                     those
                     Counties
                     ,
                     and
                     of
                     this
                     City
                     and
                     Kingdome
                     .
                     That
                     the
                     Navy
                     may
                     bee
                     so
                     ordered
                     ,
                     as
                     may
                     encourage
                     Merchants
                     ,
                     and
                     advance
                     Trade
                     ,
                     by
                     having
                     constant
                     convoyes
                     .
                     That
                     the
                     proceedings
                     of
                     the
                     late
                     Treaty
                     ,
                     may
                     bee
                     forthwith
                     published
                     by
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     and
                     their
                     resolution
                     against
                     free
                     Trade
                     ,
                     as
                     aforesaid
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     ,
                     as
                     in
                     duty
                     ,
                     shall
                     pray
                     ,
                     &c.
                     
                  
                   
                     Vera
                     Copia
                     .
                     
                       H.
                       Elsynge
                       Cler.
                       Parl.
                       D.
                       Com.
                       
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                   
                     
                       Die
                       Mercurii
                       Junii
                       4.
                       1645.
                       
                    
                  
                   
                     Resolved
                     ,
                     &c.
                     
                  
                   
                     THat
                     the
                     Answer
                     to
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     shall
                     bee
                     ,
                     That
                     the
                     House
                     will
                     take
                     the
                     particulars
                     of
                     the
                     Petition
                     into
                     serious
                     consideration
                     .
                     And
                     doe
                     return
                     them
                     Thanks
                     for
                     their
                     good
                     affections
                     .
                     And
                     as
                     to
                     their
                     desire
                     of
                     leave
                     to
                     present
                     the
                     like
                     to
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Peeres
                     ,
                     this
                     House
                     leaves
                     it
                     to
                     themselves
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     their
                     own
                     discretion
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       H.
                       Elsynge
                       Cler.
                       Parl.
                       D.
                       Com.
                       
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           wee
           had
           credible
           information
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           about
           Chester
           ,
           were
           sent
           out
           by
           Byron
           the
           Governour
           of
           Chester
           ,
           some
           few
           miles
           ,
           
           a
           forraging
           into
           the
           Country
           thereabout
           ,
           and
           especially
           to
           
             Broxton
             hundred
          
           ,
           with
           imperious
           Warrants
           to
           fetch
           in
           Contribution-money
           ,
           where
           they
           plundered
           all
           they
           could
           finde
           ,
           worth
           carrying
           with
           them
           ,
           and
           took
           divers
           of
           our
           men
           prisoners
           :
           Wherof
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Venables
           hearing
           ,
           hee
           made
           use
           of
           this
           opportunity
           ,
           and
           marched
           forth
           with
           a
           party
           from
           Tarvin
           ,
           and
           having
           got
           between
           the
           Enemies
           and
           the
           Town
           ,
           hee
           charged
           them
           with
           such
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           that
           hee
           totally
           routed
           the
           whole
           party
           ,
           and
           took
           from
           them
           180
           prisoners
           ,
           whereof
           about
           20
           were
           Captains
           ,
           Leivtenants
           ,
           and
           other
           Officers
           in
           Armes
           ,
           and
           some
           of
           a
           degree
           above
           Captains
           ;
           hee
           also
           took
           in
           this
           service
           50
           horse
           ,
           and
           about
           200
           Armes
           ,
           besides
           divers
           slain
           in
           the
           conflict
           ,
           and
           having
           thus
           releived
           his
           captive
           and
           plundred
           friends
           ,
           and
           suppressed
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           hee
           returned
           with
           honour
           and
           triumph
           to
           his
           quarters
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           10
           instant
           wee
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           a
           brave
           peice
           of
           service
           performed
           by
           valiant
           ,
           active
           ,
           and
           loyall
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Gray
           ,
           against
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Newark●rs
           ,
           
           who
           marched
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Colonell
           Will●
           his
           own
           Major
           ,
           who
           marched
           all
           night
           ,
           and
           at
           6
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           morning
           appeared
           in
           a
           full
           body
           ,
           and
           came
           before
           Hougha●-House
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           having
           thus
           now
           beset
           ,
           wondered
           to
           see
           not
           any
           of
           our
           men
           awake
           in
           the
           whole
           Garrison
           to
           make
           any
           resistance
           ;
           for
           a
           while
           they
           did
           forbeare
           to
           assault
           the
           place
           ,
           fearing
           ours
           might
           have
           prepared
           some
           stratag●m
           within
           ;
           but
           some
           new
           intelligence
           administring
           other
           counsels
           ,
           and
           putting
           by
           that
           fear
           ,
           
           they
           almost
           at
           once
           forced
           the
           bridge
           and
           entred
           the
           House
           ,
           where
           they
           found
           them
           all
           fast
           asleep
           ,
           not
           dreading
           or
           dreaming
           of
           the
           approach
           of
           any
           Enemy
           .
        
         
           Being
           now
           entred
           ,
           they
           used
           them
           not
           (
           whom
           they
           found
           within
           )
           as
           our
           King
           Richard
           ,
           of
           old
           ,
           used
           a
           Souldier
           of
           his
           ,
           (
           whom
           hee
           killed
           ,
           because
           hee
           found
           him
           sleeping
           ,
           and
           not
           watching
           and
           standing
           on
           his
           guard
           ,
           as
           hee
           ought
           ,
           saying
           ,
           
             I
             leave
             thee
             now
             ,
             but
             as
             I
             found
             thee
             .
          
           )
           
           but
           they
           made
           them
           all
           prisoners
           to
           themselves
           ,
           not
           to
           the
           grave
           ,
           and
           so
           manacling
           their
           hands
           and
           fettering
           their
           feet
           with
           cords
           ,
           they
           carryed
           them
           out
           of
           the
           House
           ,
           man
           by
           man
           ,
           and
           laid
           them
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           leaving
           them
           there
           a
           while
           to
           take
           another
           nappe
           ,
           if
           they
           could
           ,
           on
           the
           other
           side
           of
           the
           Moate
           ,
           in
           which
           mean
           time
           they
           ranged
           about
           the
           House
           for
           plunder
           ,
           and
           began
           to
           nestle
           themselves
           in
           their
           new-got
           Garrison
           .
           But
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           having
           received
           the
           alarm
           ,
           by
           some
           farther
           private
           intelligence
           ,
           did
           immediately
           draw
           forth
           with
           all
           his
           Horse
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Gray
           advanced
           with
           him
           ,
           with
           3
           Companies
           of
           Foot
           ,
           and
           comming
           before
           the
           House
           ,
           
           they
           found
           our
           men
           in
           a
           sad
           obligation
           ,
           fast
           bound
           both
           hand
           and
           foot
           ,
           and
           lying
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           without
           the
           Moate
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           the
           Enemies
           shot
           .
           These
           men
           they
           first
           heartily
           laughed
           at
           ,
           and
           then
           instantly
           unbound
           them
           ,
           and
           about
           12
           of
           the
           clock
           at
           noon
           ,
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           drew
           out
           10
           men
           of
           every
           Troop
           ,
           who
           were
           commanded
           by
           Captain
           Norwood
           his
           own
           Captain
           Leivtenant
           ,
           and
           the
           foot
           being
           led
           on
           by
           Colonell
           Gray
           himself
           ,
           above
           the
           middle
           in
           water
           ,
           who
           all
           with
           admirable
           courage
           stormed
           the
           House
           on
           all
           sides
           ,
           and
           after
           a
           sharp
           assault
           they
           forcibly
           took
           it
           .
           Wee
           had
           many
           horse
           shot
           in
           this
           service
           ,
           6
           men
           killed
           ,
           and
           about
           20
           wounded
           .
           Wee
           killed
           divers
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           took
           prisoners
           every
           man
           that
           survived
           in
           the
           House
           ;
           Viz.
           Major
           Broughton
           (
           Major
           to
           Colonell
           Willis
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Newark
           )
           Commander
           in
           chief
           of
           these
           our
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           at
           this
           present
           ,
           
           Governour
           of
           this
           House
           ;
           Captain
           
             William
             Thorold
          
           ,
           a
           very
           active
           man
           for
           the
           King
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           Captain
           
             John
             Johnson
          
           ;
           Captain
           Strickland
           ,
           the
           cheif
           Standard
           bearer
           ,
           55
           other
           Officers
           ,
           Gentlemen
           of
           Armes
           ,
           Reformadoes
           ,
           and
           Troopers
           ,
           60
           horses
           ,
           above
           an
           100
           Armes
           ,
           good
           store
           of
           Match
           ,
           powder
           ,
           ball
           ,
           and
           other
           provision
           .
           And
           thus
           ,
           by
           Gods
           good
           providence
           ,
           wee
           suddenly
           recovered
           this
           strong
           Garrison
           again
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           so
           suddenly
           and
           sleepily
           lost
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           wee
           received
           the
           most
           happy
           
           and
           most
           welcome
           news
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           that
           most
           famous
           and
           glorious
           Victory
           ,
           which
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           of
           Hosts
           ,
           our
           ever
           good
           and
           gracious
           God
           ,
           the
           mighty
           and
           mercifull
           keeper
           of
           his
           
             English
             Israel
          
           ,
           to
           give
           unto
           us
           at
           the
           Town
           of
           Naseby
           in
           Northamptonshire
           ,
           which
           was
           certified
           and
           ascertained
           unto
           us
           from
           thence
           both
           by
           Letters
           from
           his
           Excellency
           the
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           himself
           ,
           
           from
           renowned
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           and
           also
           from
           Colonell
           Leighton
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Herb●rt
           ,
           2
           of
           the
           most
           worthy
           Committee
           for
           the
           said
           Army
           ,
           and
           2
           most
           valiant
           and
           victorious
           Commanders
           and
           actours
           in
           this
           most
           famous
           fight
           and
           most
           precious
           Victory
           ;
           the
           substance
           of
           all
           which
           famous
           fight
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           endevoured
           with
           all
           fidelity
           and
           clearnesse
           of
           truth
           and
           with
           what
           convenient
           brevity
           I
           possibly
           could
           ,
           to
           set
           forth
           and
           describe
           for
           the
           Readers
           full
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           12
           of
           June
           our
           noble
           Generall
           being
           come
           with
           his
           forces
           ,
           neer
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           which
           then
           were
           principally
           in
           and
           about
           Daventry
           ,
           
           wee
           had
           some
           feares
           grounded
           upon
           the
           advantage
           of
           ground
           ,
           with
           strong
           intrenchments
           on
           his
           Majesties
           part
           ;
           as
           also
           because
           valiant
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           was
           not
           yet
           come
           unto
           us
           ,
           wee
           not
           being
           willing
           to
           engage
           without
           him
           ;
           and
           yet
           our
           neer
           approaching
           giving
           the
           Enemy
           opportunity
           of
           fighting
           us
           (
           had
           they
           pleased
           )
           to
           their
           great
           advantage
           ,
           
           but
           by
           Gods
           providence
           they
           did
           not
           ,
           for
           what
           reason
           wee
           knew
           not
           ,
           and
           so
           were
           delivered
           of
           those
           feares
           ,
           partly
           by
           the
           royall
           Armies
           leaving
           their
           advantages
           and
           marching
           toward
           Southam
           ,
           and
           partly
           also
           by
           the
           arrivall
           of
           Cromwell
           ,
           though
           but
           with
           700
           horse
           ,
           the
           same
           morning
           .
           Now
           wee
           being
           thus
           re-inforced
           by
           the
           comming
           of
           Cromwell
           ,
           and
           the
           party
           hee
           brought
           ,
           wee
           resolved
           to
           follow
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           
           who
           left
           the
           way
           to
           Warwick
           ,
           which
           was
           woodland
           ,
           for
           what
           reason
           ,
           likewise
           ,
           wee
           knew
           not
           ,
           and
           wheeled
           to
           Harborough
           ;
           whereof
           wee
           having
           full
           knowledge
           ,
           advanced
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           that
           night
           had
           our
           quarters
           in
           and
           about
           Gilsborough
           ,
           and
           immediately
           after
           they
           and
           wee
           moved
           to
           Nazeby
           ,
           
           in
           which
           field
           the
           fight
           was
           fought
           .
           Wee
           saw
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           about
           6
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           morning
           (
           for
           there
           was
           Champian
           land
           enough
           )
           advanced
           toward
           us
           in
           a
           full
           body
           ,
           which
           I
           assure
           you
           was
           as
           much
           joy
           to
           ours
           (
           who
           sought
           this
           above
           all
           )
           as
           it
           was
           to
           hear
           they
           had
           left
           Daventry
           ,
           which
           was
           not
           little
           .
        
         
           As
           touching
           the
           ordering
           of
           our
           Army
           for
           the
           battall
           ;
           The
           
           Generall
           appointed
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           to
           the
           right
           wing
           of
           Horse
           ,
           
           and
           Colonell
           Ireton
           ,
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           made
           Commissary
           Generall
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           to
           the
           lest
           wing
           ,
           Himself
           and
           valiant
           and
           virtuous
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           to
           the
           Infantry
           and
           body
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           and
           in
           this
           posture
           wee
           marched
           to
           meet
           our
           resolute
           Enemy
           ,
           who
           ,
           I
           confesse
           ,
           seemed
           unto
           us
           ,
           to
           come
           on
           with
           undaunted
           courage
           ,
           
           as
           who
           would
           not
           ,
           having
           a
           King
           with
           them
           ,
           that
           was
           able
           to
           honour
           them
           at
           present
           ,
           and
           to
           promise
           large
           revenues
           afterward
           ,
           to
           all
           those
           that
           fought
           valiantly
           ?
        
         
           Being
           come
           within
           Cannon-shot
           ,
           the
           Ordnance
           began
           to
           play
           ;
           but
           that
           being
           found
           ,
           at
           
             Marstone
             Moore
          
           ,
           and
           other
           places
           ,
           but
           a
           losse
           of
           time
           ,
           wee
           resolved
           not
           to
           want
           and
           lose
           day-light
           ,
           as
           is
           too
           usuall
           ,
           but
           to
           charge
           with
           the
           first
           .
           Whereupon
           ,
           about
           10
           or
           11
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           
           the
           Trumpets
           began
           to
           sound
           ,
           the
           Drums
           to
           beat
           ,
           the
           Horses
           to
           neigh
           and
           praunce
           about
           ,
           as
           smelling
           the
           battail
           ;
           and
           now
           ,
           thought
           both
           sides
           ,
           now
           ,
           an
           afternoon
           for
           a
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           nay
           for
           3
           whole
           Kingdomes
           ,
           now
           ,
           
             Caesar
             or
             Nothing
          
           ,
           was
           ,
           wee
           may
           suppose
           ,
           the
           voyce
           of
           their
           Army
           .
           And
           ,
           
             The
             Liberties
             of
             England
          
           ,
           may
           well
           bee
           said
           to
           bee
           the
           voyce
           of
           our
           Army
           ;
           to
           whom
           ,
           mee
           thinks
           their
           most
           noble
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           said
           to
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           as
           in
           such
           a
           case
           religious
           King
           Hezekiah
           said
           to
           his
           Army
           .
           
           
             Bee
             strong
             and
             courageous
          
           (
           my
           brave
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           )
           
             bee
             not
             afraid
             nor
             dismayed
             for
             the
             Kings
             Army
             ,
             nor
             for
             all
             the
             multitude
             of
             his
             Horse
             and
             Riders
             that
             are
             come
             together
             ;
             for
             (
             according
             to
             our
             Signall-word
             )
             there
             are
             moe
             with
             us
             (
             wee
             having
             God
             our
             Friend
             )
             than
             are
             with
             them
             .
             With
             them
             is
             but
             an
             arm
             of
             flesh
             ,
             but
             with
             us
             is
             the
             Lord
             our
             God
             ,
             to
             help
             us
             and
             to
             fight
             our
             battails
             .
             As
             so
             ,
             indeed
             ,
             hee
             did
             ,
             as
             now
             you
             shall
             immediately
             hear
             .
          
           The
           Enemies
           word
           was
           ,
           
             Queen
             Mary
          
           .
           Our
           word
           was
           ,
           
             God
             is
             our
             strength
          
           .
           And
           so
           hee
           was
           indeed
           ,
           as
           you
           shall
           see
           in
           the
           sequell
           .
           The
           Enemy
           had
           bean
           stalks
           in
           their
           hats
           ,
           wee
           generally
           nothing
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           each
           wing
           of
           both
           sides
           charged
           one
           another
           with
           great
           eagernesse
           and
           violence
           ,
           our
           Dragoones
           began
           the
           battaile
           ,
           flanking
           the
           right
           wing
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           as
           they
           charged
           our
           left
           wing
           of
           Horse
           the
           Foot
           charged
           not
           each
           other
           ,
           
           till
           they
           were
           within
           12
           paces
           one
           of
           another
           ,
           and
           could
           not
           charge
           above
           twice
           ,
           but
           were
           at
           push
           of
           pike
           .
           The
           Enemies
           foot
           gave
           a
           little
           back
           ,
           and
           so
           did
           some
           few
           of
           ours
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           beginning
           of
           the
           fight
           ,
           the
           day
           was
           very
           doubtfull
           ,
           but
           then
           the
           right
           wing
           of
           our
           Horse
           (
           wherein
           the
           Generall
           was
           in
           person
           )
           charged
           in
           the
           flanck
           
           of
           the
           blew
           Regiment
           of
           the
           Enemies
           foot
           ,
           who
           ,
           indeed
           stood
           to
           it
           ,
           
           to
           the
           last
           man
           ,
           abundance
           of
           them
           being
           slain
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           rest
           surrounded
           ,
           wounded
           and
           taken
           prisoners
           ;
           These
           (
           who
           were
           the
           very
           hope
           of
           their
           Infantry
           )
           being
           lost
           ,
           horse
           and
           foot
           gave
           back
           .
        
         
           But
           heer
           also
           the
           fight
           continuing
           with
           equall
           might
           and
           courage
           for
           the
           space
           of
           lesse
           than
           half
           an
           houre
           ,
           they
           had
           somewhat
           shattered
           our
           left
           wing
           ,
           and
           made
           them
           give
           back
           ,
           and
           were
           almost
           masters
           of
           our
           Artillery
           ;
           
           And
           ,
           heer
           (
           as
           wee
           have
           it
           from
           credible
           relation
           )
           a
           party
           of
           the
           enemies
           brake
           through
           our
           left
           wing
           of
           Horse
           ,
           came
           quite
           behinde
           our
           Rear
           of
           our
           Train
           ,
           the
           Leader
           of
           them
           being
           a
           person
           somewhat
           in
           habite
           like
           our
           Generall
           ,
           in
           a
           red
           Montero
           ,
           as
           our
           Generall
           had
           ;
           Hee
           came
           as
           a
           friend
           ,
           and
           our
           Commander
           of
           the
           guard
           of
           the
           Train
           went
           with
           his
           hat
           in
           his
           hand
           ,
           and
           asked
           him
           how
           the
           day
           went
           ,
           thinking
           verily
           hee
           had
           been
           our
           Generall
           ;
           The
           Cavalier
           (
           who
           wee
           since
           heard
           for
           certain
           was
           Rupert
           )
           asked
           him
           and
           the
           rest
           ,
           if
           they
           would
           have
           quarter
           ,
           whereupon
           ,
           they
           cryed
           no
           ,
           gave
           fire
           instantly
           ,
           and
           most
           bravely
           beat
           him
           off
           ,
           making
           him
           flie
           for
           his
           life
           ,
           and
           his
           companions
           .
        
         
           But
           ,
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           ,
           our
           right
           wing
           had
           done
           more
           upon
           them
           ,
           
           and
           besides
           ,
           our
           left
           wing
           bravely
           recovered
           their
           strength
           and
           ground
           ,
           and
           ,
           within
           half
           an
           houre
           ,
           or
           a
           very
           little
           more
           ,
           wee
           had
           quite
           driven
           them
           out
           of
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           so
           broken
           all
           their
           foot
           ,
           that
           wee
           verily
           beleeve
           there
           went
           not
           off
           a
           hundred
           in
           any
           one
           party
           or
           body
           .
           After
           this
           first
           hot
           shock
           so
           received
           ,
           they
           rallyed
           again
           ,
           
           and
           put
           their
           horse
           into
           a
           posture
           to
           charge
           us
           ,
           which
           party
           wee
           were
           assured
           the
           King
           himself
           led
           up
           and
           charged
           with
           ,
           but
           
             What
             will
             hee
             doe
             ,
             when
             hee
             shall
             goe
             about
             to
             charge
             against
             God
             ,
             and
             his
             Countries
             best
             friends
             ?
          
           For
           this
           body
           was
           also
           (
           as
           the
           rest
           of
           them
           )
           possest
           with
           such
           a
           fear
           ,
           that
           though
           the
           King
           in
           that
           foresaid
           rallying
           of
           this
           body
           ,
           
           cryed
           out
           unto
           them
           ,
           
             Face
             about
             once
             more
             ,
             and
             give
             one
             charge
             more
             ,
             and
             recover
             the
             day
             .
          
           But
           heer
           also
           it
           most
           mercifully
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           that
           the
           fresh
           forces
           of
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           ,
           most
           fortunately
           came
           in
           unto
           us
           before
           the
           battail
           was
           quite
           ended
           ,
           who
           being
           all
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           fresh
           men
           ,
           and
           unexpectedly
           falling
           on
           ,
           did
           admirably
           help
           to
           complete
           the
           Victory
           ,
           and
           to
           pursue
           the
           Enemy
           with
           their
           fresh
           horse
           ,
           with
           great
           slaughter
           ,
           even
           within
           the
           sight
           of
           Leicester
           :
           So
           ,
           they
           ,
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           ,
           together
           with
           our
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           came
           on
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           with
           such
           impregnable
           and
           invincible
           courage
           ,
           that
           wee
           made
           them
           
           all
           fly
           again
           ,
           and
           wee
           ,
           after
           the
           breech
           of
           them
           ,
           killing
           ,
           as
           fast
           as
           wee
           could
           ,
           
           all
           wee
           found
           in
           armes
           ,
           and
           heer
           ,
           happy
           was
           hee
           that
           was
           best
           mounted
           to
           flye
           fastest
           ,
           for
           ,
           the
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           and
           valiant
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           fell
           sorely
           upon
           them
           ;
           and
           magnanimous
           Leivtenant
           General
           Cromwell
           ,
           pursued
           their
           horse
           ,
           with
           a
           full
           carreir
           ,
           about
           12
           or
           13
           miles
           ,
           at
           least
           ,
           even
           within
           2
           or
           3
           miles
           of
           Leicester
           ,
           
           the
           longest
           pursuite
           that
           ever
           was
           since
           this
           unhappy
           Warrebegan
           .
        
         
           Thus
           by
           Gods
           infinite
           mercy
           wee
           had
           a
           great
           and
           wonderfull
           victory
           ,
           yea
           ,
           as
           great
           as
           ever
           since
           the
           warre
           began
           ,
           if
           not
           greater
           .
           Which
           Victory
           ,
           as
           it
           is
           in
           the
           first
           and
           
             prime
             place
          
           to
           bee
           most
           justly
           attributed
           to
           our
           good
           
             God
             alone
          
           ,
           as
           the
           
             chief
             Cause
          
           ,
           and
           giver
           of
           it
           unto
           us
           :
           So
           also
           in
           the
           next
           place
           to
           his
           valiant
           instruments
           ,
           and
           whom
           God
           only
           made
           so
           valiant
           and
           victorious
           over
           their
           Cavalierian
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           of
           these
           in
           the
           first
           place
           ,
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           hath
           merited
           exceedingly
           ,
           shewing
           such
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           as
           hath
           rarely
           been
           seen
           in
           any
           ,
           which
           ,
           truely
           ,
           did
           so
           animate
           the
           Souldiers
           by
           his
           undaunted
           example
           ,
           as
           is
           hardly
           to
           bee
           exprest
           ;
           for
           ,
           certainly
           ,
           had
           you
           seen
           him
           ,
           and
           how
           his
           spirit
           was
           raised
           ,
           it
           would
           have
           made
           an
           impression
           in
           you
           ,
           never
           to
           bee
           obliterated
           ,
           God
           knows
           it
           is
           not
           heer
           hyperbolized
           ,
           but
           a
           reall
           Truth
           .
           
           And
           as
           for
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           hee
           also
           did
           as
           magnanimously
           and
           valiantly
           as
           man
           could
           doe
           ,
           and
           was
           a
           great
           terrour
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           receiving
           a
           wound
           in
           his
           side
           ,
           by
           a
           Musket
           bullet
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           but
           ,
           blessed
           bee
           God
           ,
           not
           mortall
           ,
           onely
           ,
           an
           
             indelible
             badge
             of
             Honour
          
           unto
           him
           .
           
           Valiant
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           also
           did
           admirable
           bravely
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           hee
           and
           his
           right
           wing
           of
           horse
           having
           expressed
           incomparable
           gallantry
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           even
           to
           the
           amazement
           of
           their
           adversaries
           .
           Yea
           ,
           and
           to
           speak
           the
           truth
           ,
           all
           our
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           did
           as
           bravely
           and
           courageously
           as
           could
           bee
           .
           Commissary
           Generall
           Ireton
           did
           valiantly
           also
           behave
           himself
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           
           and
           was
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           but
           not
           mortally
           ,
           and
           so
           was
           Colonell
           Butler
           ,
           both
           of
           undaunted
           courage
           ,
           and
           did
           singularly
           well
           in
           this
           great
           service
           .
           But
           I
           would
           not
           willingly
           attribute
           more
           to
           one
           Commander
           than
           to
           another
           ;
           
           for
           ,
           indeed
           (
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           )
           they
           did
           all
           as
           gallantly
           as
           ever
           men
           on
           earth
           could
           doe
           ,
           and
           so
           did
           the
           Enemies
           foot
           ,
           which
           ,
           before
           the
           battail
           wee
           least
           valued
           ,
           Rupert
           and
           Maurice
           having
           at
           least
           2000
           horse
           more
           than
           wee
           had
           ,
           that
           charged
           fiercely
           on
           us
           at
           first
           ,
           but
           were
           so
           well
           received
           by
           ours
           (
           though
           ,
           at
           first
           ,
           
           our
           left
           wing
           gave
           back
           a
           little
           )
           that
           their
           hearts
           were
           broken
           at
           the
           very
           first
           ,
           especially
           by
           the
           thicknesse
           of
           our
           reserves
           ,
           and
           their
           orderly
           and
           timely
           comming
           on
           .
        
         
           And
           thus
           wee
           having
           taken
           8
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           whereof
           2
           were
           Demi-Cannons
           ,
           one
           whole
           Culverin
           ,
           wee
           also
           possest
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           their
           Ordnance
           and
           their
           Carriages
           ,
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ,
           
           abundance
           of
           Coaches
           ,
           and
           rich
           plunder
           (
           whereof
           more
           anon
           ,
           more
           particularly
           )
           Carts
           ,
           and
           Boates
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           Bisket
           and
           Cheese
           (
           a
           seasonable
           refreshment
           for
           our
           honest
           Souldiers
           that
           had
           marched
           so
           hard
           the
           day
           and
           night
           before
           ,
           and
           had
           not
           had
           a
           bit
           of
           bread
           to
           a
           Regiment
           ,
           for
           their
           refreshment
           )
           thus
           the
           Foot
           and
           all
           the
           Train
           marched
           that
           night
           ,
           to
           Harborough
           ,
           (
           about
           4
           miles
           from
           Naseby
           )
           where
           then
           the
           head-quarter
           lay
           .
        
         
           It
           was
           credibly
           conceived
           ,
           by
           the
           testimony
           of
           those
           that
           saw
           it
           ,
           and
           purposely
           viewed
           Immediately
           after
           the
           fight
           ,
           that
           from
           the
           battle
           to
           Harborough
           ,
           there
           were
           not
           slain
           above
           ,
           about
           700.
           together
           with
           those
           slain
           in
           the
           field
           running
           away
           ,
           but
           in
           the
           pursuite
           ,
           between
           Harborough
           and
           Leicester
           ,
           
           at
           least
           3
           or
           400
           more
           were
           slain
           ,
           abundance
           of
           them
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           and
           divers
           persons
           of
           note
           or
           quality
           fell
           among
           them
           ;
           one
           with
           a
           Starre
           and
           a
           red-Crosse
           on
           his
           Coat
           ,
           conceived
           to
           have
           been
           the
           
             Duke
             of
             Lenox
          
           ,
           but
           it
           was
           not
           hee
           .
           4
           Lords
           came
           mortally
           wounded
           (
           as
           was
           credibly
           reported
           to
           us
           )
           to
           Harborough
           ,
           
           but
           durst
           not
           stay
           there
           ;
           Wee
           took
           all
           the
           Foot
           Colours
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           the
           Kings
           own
           Colours
           with
           the
           Lion
           and
           Crown
           ,
           with
           this
           Motto
           ,
           
             Dieu
             et
             Mon
             Droit
          
           .
           The
           Queens
           Colours
           ,
           and
           the
           Princes
           Colours
           ,
           and
           the
           Duke
           of
           Yorkes
           Standard
           .
           Wee
           got
           the
           plunder
           of
           the
           Kings
           Coach
           ,
           and
           his
           precious
           Cabinet
           ,
           that
           famous
           tell-tale
           of
           the
           Kings
           and
           Queens
           works
           of
           darknesse
           ,
           &c.
           
           But
           of
           all
           these
           things
           more
           particularly
           by
           and
           by
           .
        
         
           One
           great
           encouragement
           to
           our
           Common
           Souldiers
           to
           fall
           on
           the
           more
           courageously
           ,
           
           was
           ,
           the
           rich
           plunder
           the
           Enemy
           had
           (
           their
           purses
           and
           pockets
           too
           ,
           being
           full
           of
           money
           ,
           and
           the
           plunder
           of
           poore
           Leicestershire
           )
           which
           God
           now
           made
           a
           means
           of
           their
           ruine
           and
           destruction
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           for
           ,
           indeed
           our
           Souldiers
           got
           very
           great
           plenty
           of
           gold
           and
           silver
           out
           of
           most
           of
           their
           pockets
           that
           were
           slain
           .
           Prince
           Rupert
           also
           ,
           or
           rather
           Prince
           Robber
           ,
           had
           brought
           into
           the
           field
           many
           Irish
           women
           ,
           inhumane
           Whores
           ,
           with
           Skeans
           or
           long
           Irish
           kniv●●
           about
           them
           ,
           to
           cut
           the
           throats
           of
           our
           wounded
           
           men
           ,
           and
           of
           such
           prisoners
           as
           they
           pleased
           ,
           (
           the
           wives
           of
           the
           bloody
           Rebels
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           
           his
           Majesties
           dearly
           beloved
           Subjects
           )
           to
           whom
           our
           Souldiers
           would
           grant
           no
           quarter
           ,
           about
           a
           100
           of
           them
           were
           slain
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           whores
           ,
           and
           Camp-sluts
           ,
           that
           attended
           that
           wicked
           Army
           ,
           were
           marked
           in
           their
           faces
           or
           noses
           with
           slashes
           and
           cuts
           ,
           and
           some
           cut
           off
           ;
           just
           rewards
           for
           such
           wicked
           strumpets
           .
        
         
           The
           slain
           on
           our
           part
           ,
           in
           this
           most
           memorable
           fight
           ,
           was
           not
           in
           all
           full
           200.
           
           and
           not
           one
           above
           a
           Captain
           .
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashleyes
          
           Coach
           was
           taken
           ,
           with
           great
           store
           of
           plunder
           in
           it
           ;
           and
           himself
           was
           very
           neer
           taking
           ,
           for
           wee
           got
           the
           cap
           off
           his
           head
           ,
           and
           in
           Sir
           Jacobs
           Coach
           ,
           Letters
           of
           Nicholas
           the
           Court-lyer
           ,
           wherein
           was
           ,
           among
           others
           ,
           
           this
           expression
           ,
           in
           one
           of
           them
           ;
           
             That
             the
             Parliament
             had
             given
             particular
             direction
             to
             the
             Generall
             ,
             to
             give
             the
             King
             no
             quarter
             ,
             but
             to
             kill
             him
             ,
             if
             taken
          
           ;
           A
           most
           abominably
           false
           and
           impudent
           lye
           ,
           like
           unto
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           their
           irreligious
           practises
           .
        
         
           The
           Army
           after
           this
           marched
           toward
           Leicester
           ,
           following
           the
           pursuit
           ,
           not
           willing
           to
           give
           the
           Enemy
           any
           rest
           ,
           or
           liberty
           to
           rally
           ,
           our
           horse
           especially
           being
           close
           in
           their
           Rear
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           (
           who
           came
           seasonably
           to
           the
           ingagement
           ,
           
           and
           bravely
           charged
           where
           our
           Noble
           Generall
           was
           )
           following
           apace
           in
           the
           pursulte
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           where
           ,
           now
           ,
           for
           a
           while
           ,
           wee
           will
           leave
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           ,
           now
           ,
           I
           shall
           in
           its
           most
           proper
           place
           ,
           for
           the
           high
           honour
           and
           glory
           of
           our
           wonder-working
           God
           ,
           and
           the
           admiration
           and
           astonishment
           of
           my
           present
           Readers
           ,
           
           and
           their
           succeeding
           Posterity
           ;
           give
           you
           the
           most
           exact
           List
           of
           the
           slain
           ,
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           prizes
           taken
           in
           this
           most
           famous
           and
           glorious
           Victory
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
           Slain
           in
           the
           fight
           and
           slight
           ,
           about
           3000.
           and
           between
           3
           and
           400
           Whores
           and
           Irish
           Queans
           .
           One
           Lord
           or
           eminent
           personage
           slain
           and
           found
           dead
           ,
           with
           a
           Star
           and
           a
           red-Crosse
           upon
           his
           coat
           .
           4
           Lords
           mortally
           wounded
           ,
           Prince
           Rupert
           bruised
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           hurt
           on
           the
           head
           ,
           his
           head-peice
           beaten
           off
           ,
           and
           himself
           neer
           taken
           .
        
         
           Prisoners
           ,
           
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             William
             Vaughan
          
           ;
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             William
             Bridges
          
           ;
           Col.
           Sir.
           Bridge
           ;
           Col.
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Page
          
           ;
           Colonell
           Bandes
           ;
           Col.
           Bunkley
           ;
           Col.
           
             Theoph.
             Gilbie
          
           ;
           Col.
           Nevill
           ;
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           7.
           
           Sergeant
           Majors
           12.
           
           Captains
           55.
           
           Leivtenants
           55.
           
           Ensignes
           45.
           besides
           of
           inferiour
           Officers
           ,
           above
           200.
           2000
           horse
           with
           their
           riders
           ,
           many
           Ladies
           and
           Gentlewomen
           ;
           of
           the
           Kings
           
           Officers
           and
           Servants
           ,
           11
           or
           12.
           besides
           4
           of
           his
           footmen
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           Prince
           Maurices
           ;
           In
           all
           above
           4000
           prisoners
           .
           Armes
           ,
           at
           least
           9000.
           
           6
           rich
           Coaches
           ,
           and
           other
           Coaches
           besides
           ;
           The
           Kings
           own
           Coach
           ,
           and
           therein
           that
           Cabinet
           of
           Secret
           Letters
           ,
           of
           the
           Kings
           and
           Queenes
           ,
           since
           this
           fight
           Printed
           and
           published
           to
           the
           amazement
           of
           the
           world
           .
           Ruperts
           Coach
           also
           ,
           and
           both
           the
           Kings
           and
           Ruperts
           Sumpters
           with
           much
           wealth
           and
           riches
           ,
           The
           Kings
           Standard
           ,
           the
           Queens
           Standard
           ,
           Prince
           Charles
           his
           Standard
           ,
           the
           Duke
           of
           Yorkes
           Standard
           ,
           and
           Ruperts
           Standard
           ;
           6
           Colours
           of
           Horse
           ;
           and
           40
           Colours
           of
           Foot
           ;
           one
           whereof
           represented
           a
           pair
           of
           hornes
           ,
           with
           this
           Motto
           ;
           
             Come
             Cuckold
          
           .
           Which
           being
           one
           of
           the
           first
           Colours
           that
           were
           taken
           ,
           the
           word
           was
           ,
           on
           the
           pursuite
           ,
           returned
           to
           the
           Enemy
           with
           much
           mirth
           and
           scorn
           ,
           among
           Souldiers
           ;
           Taken
           also
           ,
           12
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ;
           40
           〈…〉
           Gunpowder
           ;
           200
           Carriages
           ;
           12
           Carriages
           of
           Boats
           ,
           with
           their
           Anchors
           and
           Cables
           ;
           In
           summe
           ,
           all
           their
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           .
           〈◊〉
           King
           himself
           fled
           toward
           ,
           and
           so
           clean
           through
           Leicester
           .
           Thus
           now
           ,
           in
           this
           most
           famous
           and
           renowned
           Victory
           did
           the
           Lord●
           indeed
           ,
           shew
           himself
           ,
           as
           Moses
           sweetly
           sets
           him
           out
           ,
           
             Glorious
             〈◊〉
             holinesse
          
           ,
           
           
             fearfull
             in
             Praises
             ,
             and
             doing
             wonders
             .
             Triumphing
             gloriously
             and
             overthrowing
             both
             the
             horse
             and
             his
             rider
             .
          
           And
           ,
           truely
           ,
           so
           much
           the
           more
           glorious
           may
           this
           Victory
           appear
           unto
           us
           ,
           and
           the
           hand
           of
           God
           most
           evidently
           bee
           seen
           in
           it
           ,
           
           as
           to
           Gideon
           ,
           against
           those
           Enemies
           of
           God
           (
           though
           ,
           it
           is
           true
           ,
           the
           number
           of
           men
           in
           the
           Army
           was
           not
           much
           different
           ,
           yet
           ,
           t
           is
           most
           true
           ,
           that
           the
           King
           had
           full
           2000
           horse
           more
           than
           wee
           )
           yet
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           this
           Victory
           will
           most
           notably
           appear
           to
           bee
           Gods
           Victory
           ,
           graciously
           given
           to
           us
           ,
           if
           wee
           consider
           both
           the
           time
           and
           condition
           of
           the
           kingdome
           as
           then
           it
           was
           ;
           And
           also
           the
           very
           Army
           it self
           .
        
         
           First
           ,
           
           This
           Victory
           was
           bestowed
           upon
           us
           at
           such
           a
           time
           ,
           when
           as
           our
           spirits
           were
           (
           and
           that
           most
           justly
           )
           very
           low
           ,
           
           and
           exceedingly
           dejected
           ,
           both
           by
           onr
           losse
           of
           Leicester
           ,
           but
           a
           little
           before
           ,
           and
           thereby
           also
           the
           Kings
           releiving
           of
           West-Chester
           ,
           wee
           having
           at
           that
           time
           a
           marveilous
           great
           possibility
           of
           taking
           it
           ,
           
           but
           now
           were
           utterly
           frustrated
           of
           it
           .
           
        
         
           Also
           the
           great
           sadnesse
           wee
           then
           were
           in
           for
           the
           danger
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           at
           this
           season
           ,
           a
           second
           time
           besieged
           strictly
           by
           outrageous
           Goring
           and
           Hopton
           ;
           
           Besides
           ,
           the
           great
           murmurings
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           of
           most
           men
           ,
           
           about
           our
           brethren
           of
           Scotlands
           not
           advancing
           Southward
           ,
           as
           was
           expected
           and
           ,
           
           then
           ,
           greatly
           desired
           .
        
         
         
           And
           Secondly
           ,
           
           if
           wee
           consider
           the
           Army
           it selfe
           ,
           O
           ,
           the
           wonderfull
           base
           and
           despicable
           esteem
           that
           was
           thereof
           ,
           
           not
           onely
           in
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           and
           Malignants
           ,
           but
           even
           among
           very
           many
           seeming
           friends
           among
           us
           ,
           and
           those
           no
           mean
           ones
           too
           !
           O
           how
           did
           they
           disparage
           ,
           undervalue
           ,
           and
           contemne
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           this
           
             New-Modelled
             Army
          
           ,
           calling
           it
           ,
           a
           
             New
             Nodelled
             Army
          
           ,
           jeering
           them
           ,
           as
           a
           company
           of
           young
           Tyroes
           ,
           
           or
           fresh-water-Souldiers
           ;
           heerby
           ,
           as
           much
           as
           in
           them
           was
           ,
           to
           discountenance
           and
           dis-hearten
           the
           most
           noble
           Generall
           himself
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           and
           to
           weaken
           the
           hands
           ,
           and
           despond
           the
           spirits
           of
           his
           Souldiers
           ;
           if
           God
           himself
           had
           not
           mightily
           upheld
           them
           ,
           and
           put
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           an
           extraordinary
           spirit
           and
           courage
           into
           them
           ;
           most
           remarkably
           making
           good
           that
           most
           excellent
           passage
           of
           the
           Apostle
           .
           
           
             That
             God
             hath
             chosen
             the
             foolish
             things
             of
             the
             world
             to
             confound
             the
             wise
             ,
             and
             the
             seeming
             weak
             thing
             of
             the
             world
             to
             confound
             the
             things
             which
             are
             mighty
             :
             And
             base
             things
             (
             in
             the
             worlds
             esteem
             )
             and
             things
             which
             are
             despised
             ,
             yea
             ,
             and
             things
             which
             are
             not
             ,
             God
             hath
             chosen
             (
             as
             heer
             wee
             see
             )
             to
             bring
             to
             nought
             ,
             things
             which
             are
             .
          
        
         
           And
           heer
           ,
           me
           thinks
           ,
           I
           cannot
           pretermit
           ,
           but
           most
           justly
           make
           honourable
           mention
           of
           what
           I
           have
           been
           credibly
           informed
           of
           touching
           our
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Generall
           himself
           ;
           
           Viz.
           That
           hee
           was
           observed
           before
           this
           fight
           to
           have
           been
           exceeding
           merry
           and
           cheerfull
           in
           his
           carriage
           and
           countenance
           among
           his
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           :
           But
           after
           this
           victory
           was
           obtained
           ,
           hee
           continually
           day
           by
           day
           carryed
           himself
           with
           very
           much
           settleed
           gravity
           of
           countenance
           ,
           lowlinesse
           ,
           and
           meeknesse
           of
           face
           and
           heart
           ,
           as
           giving
           God
           all
           the
           honour
           ,
           and
           willing
           to
           take
           none
           to
           himself
           .
           
           Two
           rare
           postures
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           of
           a
           pious
           and
           prudent
           Cornelius
           ,
           or
           Commander
           ,
           and
           fit
           for
           all
           Souldiers
           ,
           especially
           Saint-like
           Souldiers
           to
           practise
           and
           imitate
           .
           For
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           both
           Hee
           ,
           I
           mean
           this
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           and
           all
           of
           us
           with
           him
           ,
           might
           most
           justly
           (
           as
           reverend
           Mr.
           Marshall
           ,
           in
           his
           excellent
           Thanksgiving
           Sermon
           at
           Christ-Church
           ,
           
           the
           Thursday
           following
           this
           famous
           Victory
           )
           say
           concerning
           this
           glorious
           Victory
           ,
           as
           the
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           late
           
             Lord
             Generall
          
           ,
           nobly
           said
           at
           
           Keinton-Victory
           ;
           
             Never
             more
             of
             God
             ,
             and
             lesse
             of
             man.
          
           And
           therefore
           ,
           as
           wee
           were
           most
           justly
           bound
           ,
           our
           most
           pious
           and
           prudent
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           ,
           immediately
           upon
           their
           perfect
           knowledge
           and
           understanding
           of
           this
           so
           glorious
           a
           Victory
           ,
           as
           you
           have
           ,
           thus
           ,
           fully
           heard
           ,
           appointed
           a
           day
           of
           
             Solemn
             Thanksgiving
          
           to
           bee
           celebrated
           
           to
           the
           high
           honour
           and
           praise
           of
           our
           great
           and
           gracious
           
             Wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           a
           Copy
           of
           which
           their
           Order
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     Die
                     Lunae
                     ,
                     Junii
                     16.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   ORdered
                   by
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   that
                   Thursday
                   next
                   shall
                   bee
                   set
                   apart
                   for
                   a
                   day
                   of
                   Publique
                   Thanksgiving
                   to
                   Almighty
                   God
                   ,
                   in
                   all
                   the
                   Churches
                   and
                   Chappels
                   within
                   the
                   Cities
                   of
                   London
                   and
                   Westminster
                   ,
                   and
                   Lines
                   of
                   Communication
                   ,
                   and
                   weekly
                   bils
                   of
                   Mortallity
                   ,
                   For
                   the
                   great
                   and
                   glorious
                   Victory
                   obtained
                   by
                   the
                   Parliaments
                   Army
                   ,
                   under
                   the
                   Command
                   of
                   Sir
                   
                     Thomas
                     Fairfax
                  
                   ,
                   against
                   the
                   Forces
                   of
                   the
                   King.
                   And
                   Mr.
                   Marshall
                   and
                   Mr.
                   Vines
                   bee
                   desired
                   to
                   Preach
                   at
                   Christ-Church
                   ,
                   before
                   the
                   Parliament
                   .
                   And
                   that
                   the
                   Lord
                   Major
                   ,
                   Aldermen
                   ,
                   and
                   Common-Councell
                   doe
                   meet
                   the
                   Parliament
                   there
                   .
                   And
                   it
                   is
                   further
                   Ordered
                   ,
                   That
                   Friday
                   being
                   the
                   27
                   of
                   this
                   instant
                   June
                   ,
                   bee
                   set
                   apart
                   for
                   a
                   publick
                   day
                   of
                   Thanksgiving
                   for
                   this
                   Victory
                   ,
                   in
                   all
                   the
                   Churches
                   and
                   Chappell
                   's
                   in
                   the
                   severall
                   Counties
                   of
                   the
                   Kingdom
                   ,
                   under
                   the
                   power
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     H.
                     Elsynge
                     ,
                     Cler.
                     Parl.
                     D.
                     Com.
                     
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           15
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           there
           came
           Letters
           out
           of
           Shropshire
           ,
           which
           certified
           of
           severall
           good
           services
           performed
           by
           Colonell
           Mittons
           forces
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           and
           for
           better
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           the
           Copy
           of
           the
           Letter
           it self
           ,
           which
           was
           sent
           to
           renowned
           Colonell
           Mitton
           himself
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               Being
               desired
               by
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Goldgay
               ,
               to
               certifie
               our
               late
               proceedings
               at
               Oswestree
               ,
               and
               the
               good
               successe
               wherewith
               it
               pleased
               God
               to
               blesse
               your
               Forces
               there
               ;
               
               I
               am
               humbly
               bold
               thus
               to
               trouble
               you
               .
               On
               Tuesday
               ,
               the
               third
               of
               this
               present
               June
               ,
               your
               Troop
               with
               a
               considerable
               party
               of
               your
               Foot
               marched
               unto
               Clerk
               ,
               being
               commanded
               by
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Goldgay
               ,
               where
               wee
               took
               27
               horse
               from
               under
               their
               walls
               ,
               being
               the
               best
               horse
               I
               have
               seen
               together
               in
               Wales
               :
               Wee
               drawing
               off
               in
               order
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               sallyed
               out
               ,
               came
               through
               the
               wood
               with
               firelocks
               ,
               thinking
               to
               redeem
               their
               losse
               ;
               charged
               our
               Rear-guard
               of
               horse
               ,
               whom
               Captain
               Simpkins
               caused
               to
               face
               about
               ,
               and
               fall
               on
               them
               (
               lying
               in
               the
               manner
               of
               an
               ambuscado
               )
               which
               they
               did
               ,
               and
               soon
               got
               
               
               
               
               
               through
               them
               ,
               and
               got
               betwixt
               them
               and
               home
               ,
               killed
               2
               of
               them
               ,
               took
               24.
               the
               Governours
               Leivtenant
               being
               one
               ,
               and
               his
               Organist
               ,
               whose
               losse
               hath
               caused
               a
               generall
               Melancholly
               in
               the
               Castle
               ,
               and
               if
               hee
               bee
               not
               changed
               ,
               their
               mirth
               and
               devotion
               (
               it
               is
               to
               bee
               feared
               )
               will
               perish
               together
               .
            
             
               On
               Thursday
               the
               6
               instant
               ,
               wee
               marched
               in
               the
               like
               posture
               to
               Shraden
               ,
               went
               close
               under
               their
               works
               ,
               took
               from
               them
               24
               good
               horse
               ,
               which
               was
               the
               greatest
               part
               of
               Dr.
               
                 Charles
                 Vaughan
              
               (
               then
               Governour
               )
               his
               Troop
               ;
               wee
               expected
               them
               also
               to
               sally
               out
               ,
               but
               the
               Dr.
               though
               hee
               hath
               forgotten
               his
               Preaching
               ,
               since
               hee
               turned
               Cavalier
               ,
               yet
               remembred
               his
               Grammar-rule
               ,
               
                 Optimum
                 est
                 alienâ
                 frui
                 insaniâ
              
               .
               For
               ,
               being
               warned
               by
               the
               folly
               and
               harm
               of
               Cherkmen
               ,
               hee
               was
               content
               to
               sleep
               within
               doores
               in
               a
               whole
               skin
               ,
               and
               to
               suffer
               us
               to
               march
               away
               with
               our
               prize
               ,
               without
               any
               of
               their
               lets
               or
               least
               disturbance
               .
               This
               wee
               did
               without
               the
               losse
               or
               hurt
               of
               any
               one
               man
               of
               ours
               .
               Wee
               ascribe
               the
               praise
               and
               memory
               of
               the
               work
               to
               that
               God
               ,
               who
               hath
               hitherto
               crowned
               your
               endevours
               with
               successe
               ;
               and
               I
               doubt
               not
               ,
               in
               despight
               of
               malice
               will
               doe
               so
               still
               ,
               under
               whose
               banner
               of
               love
               I
               leave
               you
               ,
               and
               humbly
               rest
               yours
               to
               Command
               .
            
          
        
         
           And
           now
           upon
           the
           19
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           being
           the
           next
           ensuing
           Thursday
           ,
           after
           the
           happy
           tydings
           of
           the
           foresaid
           most
           famous
           Victory
           at
           Naseby
           ,
           (
           according
           as
           our
           most
           pious
           and
           prudent
           
             Parliamentary
             Senators
          
           ,
           had
           formerly
           Ordered
           ,
           and
           as
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           himself
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           had
           earnestly
           desired
           by
           the
           Messenger
           ,
           by
           whom
           the
           relation
           of
           the
           victory
           was
           first
           brought
           )
           a
           day
           of
           Solemn
           Thanksgiving
           was
           celebrated
           ,
           
           and
           wholly
           set
           apart
           to
           give
           all
           the
           glory
           of
           that
           great
           Victory
           and
           mighty
           mercy
           to
           the
           Lord
           alone
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           most
           due
           ,
           in
           all
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           within
           the
           Cities
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           the
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           ;
           which
           was
           ,
           as
           on
           this
           day
           ,
           most
           solemnly
           performed
           in
           a
           speciall
           manner
           at
           Christ-Church
           in
           London
           ,
           where
           reverend
           and
           religious
           Mr.
           Marshall
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Vines
           preached
           that
           day
           before
           the
           whole
           Body
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           both
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ,
           whom
           the
           Lord
           Major
           ,
           the
           Aldermen
           and
           Common
           Councell
           of
           London
           met
           there
           ,
           and
           had
           invited
           the
           said
           most
           honourable
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           to
           dine
           with
           them
           ,
           that
           day
           in
           their
           City
           ,
           at
           
             Grocers
             hall
          
           .
        
         
           And
           ,
           heer
           ,
           I
           hope
           it
           will
           not
           bee
           offensive
           ,
           or
           tedious
           ,
           to
           my
           Reader
           ,
           to
           give
           him
           a
           short
           sight
           or
           intimation
           of
           the
           manner
           of
           
           the
           gallant
           entertainment
           the
           City
           gave
           the
           Parliament
           at
           
             Grocers
             Hall
          
           that
           day
           ,
           not
           to
           mention
           the
           Messes
           of
           their
           dainty
           chear
           ,
           which
           in
           great
           plenty
           was
           provided
           answerable
           to
           so
           honourable
           an
           Assembly
           ,
           but
           onely
           to
           shew
           you
           the
           speciall
           guests
           ,
           and
           the
           order
           of
           their
           placing
           according
           to
           their
           state
           and
           Orders
           ;
           which
           was
           thus
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   At
                   the
                   upper
                   end
                   of
                   the
                   Hall
                   sate
                   the
                   Lord
                   Major
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     On
                     the
                     left
                     hand
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     
                       Prince
                       Elector
                    
                     .
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Northumberland
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Kent
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Essex
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Manchester
                  
                   
                     Lord
                     North
                  
                   
                     Earl
                     of
                     Elgar
                     .
                  
                   
                     Lord
                     Brighton
                  
                   
                     Two
                     of
                     the
                     
                       Scotch
                       Commissioners
                    
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     On
                     the
                     right
                     hand
                     .
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Pembroke
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Nottingham
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Salisbury
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Denbigh
                  
                   
                     Earle
                     of
                     Bullingbrook
                  
                   
                     One
                     Scotch
                     Lord
                  
                   
                     The
                     Lord
                     Say.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   There
                   were
                   three
                   Tables
                   more
                   in
                   the
                   Hall.
                   
                
                 
                   
                     On
                     the
                     right
                     hand
                     going
                     up
                     ,
                     sate
                  
                   
                     Mr.
                     Speaker
                     at
                     the
                     upper
                     end
                     entring
                     to
                     the
                     doore
                     toward
                     the
                     Parlour
                     .
                  
                   
                     Then
                     all
                     the
                     other
                     Members
                     of
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Commons
                     ,
                     in
                     order
                     .
                  
                   
                     So
                     for
                     the
                     middle
                     Table
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     like
                     for
                     the
                     left
                     hand
                     Table
                     going
                     up
                     towards
                     the
                     Lord
                     Majors
                     Table
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     In
                     the
                     Parlour
                     .
                  
                   
                     All
                     the
                     Assembly
                     of
                     Divines
                     in
                     order
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     In
                     the
                     upper
                     Roome
                     over
                     that
                     ,
                     sate
                  
                   
                     The
                     Recorder
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     at
                     the
                     upper
                     end
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Aldermen
                     on
                     the
                     left
                     hand
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Common-councell
                     and
                     divers
                     Gentlemen
                     of
                     quality
                     on
                     the
                     right
                     .
                  
                   
                     After
                     these
                     the
                     Lord
                     Majors
                     Officers
                     that
                     attended
                     ,
                     and
                     divers
                     others
                     sate
                     down
                     in
                     the
                     same
                     roome
                     where
                     the
                     Aldermen
                     and
                     the
                     rest
                     dined
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Trumpets
                     continued
                     sounding
                     all
                     the
                     time
                     of
                     the
                     Feast
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           After
           Dinner
           and
           Thanks
           given
           by
           Mr.
           Marshall
           ,
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           Assembly
           of
           Divines
           ,
           the
           Aldermen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           rest
           being
           assembled
           in
           the
           Hall
           ,
           they
           sang
           the
           46
           Psalm
           and
           after
           that
           departed
           .
        
         
           And
           ,
           
             Friday
             ,
             June
          
           the
           27
           then
           next
           ensuing
           ,
           was
           ordered
           by
           the
           
           Parliament
           to
           bee
           set
           apart
           for
           a
           publick
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           for
           this
           Victory
           in
           all
           the
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           in
           the
           severall
           Counties
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           under
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           
           The
           House
           also
           ordered
           that
           Letters
           of
           thanks
           should
           bee
           writen
           and
           expedited
           to
           the
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           &
           his
           Field-Officers
           ,
           for
           their
           extraordinary
           valour
           ,
           fidelity
           and
           judgement
           in
           this
           famous
           service
           against
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           And
           they
           likewise
           ordered
           ,
           that
           2
           worthy
           Members
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           should
           bestow
           ,
           at
           least
           500
           pound
           upon
           a
           jewell
           to
           bee
           presented
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           as
           an
           earnest
           of
           their
           love
           and
           affection
           to
           him
           :
           
           And
           as
           for
           the
           Gentleman
           that
           brought
           this
           happy
           news
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           from
           Sir
           Thomas
           ,
           in
           farther
           testimony
           of
           their
           great
           affection
           to
           their
           foresaid
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           the
           Parliament
           most
           prudently
           ordered
           that
           an
           100
           pound
           should
           bee
           bestowed
           upon
           the
           first
           messenger
           ;
           40
           pound
           upon
           the
           second
           ;
           and
           for
           the
           other
           messengers
           that
           came
           from
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Secretary
           ,
           they
           also
           were
           all
           well
           gratified
           for
           their
           paines
           .
           The
           House
           also
           ,
           about
           that
           time
           ,
           fell
           into
           a
           particular
           debate
           of
           the
           gallant
           ,
           great
           and
           faithfull
           service
           of
           that
           heroick
           and
           most
           valiant
           Commander
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           former
           desires
           of
           the
           Officers
           of
           the
           Horse
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           the
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           to
           have
           him
           Command
           them
           ,
           as
           their
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           ,
           and
           considering
           the
           great
           necessity
           of
           continuing
           him
           in
           that
           imployment
           ,
           notwithstanding
           the
           
             Self-denying
             Ordinance
          
           ;
           after
           a
           long
           and
           serious
           debate
           of
           this
           businesse
           ,
           they
           ordered
           that
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           should
           continue
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           during
           the
           pleasure
           of
           Both
           Houses
           ,
           and
           that
           hee
           should
           receive
           pay
           ,
           as
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           from
           the
           time
           of
           the
           establishment
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           his
           Army
           ,
           and
           they
           sent
           to
           the
           Lords
           for
           their
           concurrence
           ,
           which
           was
           assented
           unto
           by
           them
           .
        
         
           
           And
           upon
           the
           foresaid
           19
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           Both
           the
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           prime
           Body
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           keeping
           the
           day
           of
           
             Solemn
             Thanksgiving
          
           ,
           as
           hath
           been
           forementioned
           ;
           It
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           (
           as
           a
           farther
           addition
           to
           our
           former
           great
           Cause
           of
           Thankefulnesse
           ,
           and
           as
           an
           exact
           completing
           of
           our
           present
           just
           joy
           that
           day
           )
           that
           that
           very
           day
           in
           the
           morning
           before
           the
           Sermons
           began
           ,
           the
           most
           welcome
           newes
           of
           the
           happy
           regaining
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Leicester
           ,
           by
           ever
           to
           bee
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           was
           brought
           to
           London
           ;
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           ,
           
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           clearer
           satisfaction
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           related
           in
           a
           Letter
           from
           an
           eminent
           person
           there
           in
           the
           Army
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Honoured
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               Upon
               the
               routing
               of
               the
               Kings
               Army
               at
               Naseby
               ,
               as
               aforesaid
               ,
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Gell
              
               gathered
               together
               all
               the
               forces
               of
               
                 Darbishire
                 ,
                 Nottinghamshire
              
               ,
               and
               the
               adjacent
               parts
               ,
               
               that
               possibly
               hee
               could
               ,
               and
               on
               Munday
               the
               16
               instant
               ,
               they
               met
               with
               ●ome
               of
               the
               Kings
               horse
               and
               took
               200
               of
               them
               ;
               and
               another
               party
               met
               with
               some
               of
               the
               Newarkers
               ,
               and
               fell
               upon
               them
               ,
               routed
               them
               ,
               took
               60
               horse
               ,
               42
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               80
               Armes
               .
            
             
               On
               the
               said
               Munday
               June
               the
               16.
               
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               lay
               before
               Leicester
               ,
               and
               sent
               in
               a
               Summons
               to
               the
               Town
               ,
               to
               require
               the
               Governour
               to
               surrender
               it
               to
               him
               for
               the
               use
               of
               the
               Parliament
               ;
               and
               putting
               it
               to
               them
               to
               consider
               how
               the
               King
               was
               routed
               ,
               and
               shewing
               them
               what
               use
               they
               might
               make
               of
               that
               Clemency
               ,
               with
               divers
               other
               very
               gallant
               expressions
               to
               the
               summons
               ,
               to
               advertise
               them
               how
               much
               better
               it
               was
               for
               them
               to
               surrender
               than
               to
               force
               him
               to
               take
               it
               by
               storming
               .
            
             
               To
               this
               summons
               the
               Enemy
               sent
               a
               negative
               Answer
               ,
               positively
               this
               ,
               that
               they
               would
               not
               surrender
               it
               ;
               whereupon
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               called
               a
               Councell
               of
               Warre
               to
               consult
               about
               the
               storming
               of
               it
               ,
               which
               was
               soon
               concluded
               on
               ;
               that
               they
               should
               prepare
               all
               things
               in
               readinesse
               to
               round
               it
               the
               next
               day
               :
               which
               was
               done
               with
               all
               expedition
               ,
               not
               losing
               any
               time
               .
            
             
               So
               they
               sell
               presently
               to
               raising
               of
               Batteries
               ,
               and
               doing
               all
               things
               that
               were
               necessary
               for
               the
               storming
               thereof
               ,
               according
               as
               they
               had
               appointed
               ,
               and
               continued
               providing
               every
               thing
               that
               was
               requisite
               for
               the
               d●ing
               thereof
               ,
               to
               bee
               in
               a
               readinesse
               to
               batter
               it
               the
               next
               day
               ,
               and
               sent
               into
               the
               Country
               thereabouts
               for
               such
               helps
               as
               were
               necessary
               for
               the
               work
               ,
               which
               went
               on
               with
               great
               speed
               both
               night
               and
               day
               ;
               so
               desirous
               wee
               are
               to
               have
               a
               speedy
               end
               of
               the
               work
               ,
               that
               there
               may
               bee
               an
               end
               of
               these
               Warres
               if
               possible
               .
            
             
               On
               Tuesday
               the
               17
               of
               June
               ,
               wee
               drew
               down
               our
               Ordnance
               and
               played
               with
               our
               peices
               against
               the
               Town
               ,
               wee
               stormed
               it
               ,
               playing
               with
               our
               Ordnance
               very
               hot
               on
               the
               Newark
               side
               ,
               which
               wee
               conceived
               was
               their
               greatest
               strength
               ;
               And
               in
               short
               time
               wee
               made
               a
               breach
               in
               their
               works
               ,
               which
               struck
               such
               a
               terrour
               into
               the
               hearts
               of
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               that
               the
               Governour
               sent
               to
               us
               to
               desire
               a
               
               Parley
               ,
               and
               offered
               to
               surrender
               upon
               very
               faire
               termes
               ;
               as
               upon
               capitulation
               should
               bee
               agreed
               upon
               .
            
             
               To
               this
               request
               (
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               being
               willing
               to
               save
               the
               spilling
               of
               innocent
               blood
               as
               much
               as
               may
               bee
               )
               hee
               assented
               ▪
               and
               promised
               speedily
               to
               send
               in
               Commissioners
               for
               the
               Treaty
               ,
               and
               called
               a
               Councell
               of
               Warre
               ,
               and
               it
               was
               agreed
               that
               Colonell
               Pickering
               ,
               and
               Colonell
               Rainsborough
               should
               go
               into
               Leicester
               ,
               to
               treat
               with
               the
               Governour
               about
               the
               surrendring
               the
               said
               Garrison
               to
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               .
               And
               accordingly
               a
               safe
               conduct
               was
               desired
               for
               them
               ,
               which
               being
               sent
               they
               went
               to
               Capitulate
               with
               the
               Governour
               about
               the
               surrender
               thereof
               .
            
             
               In
               the
               mean
               time
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               was
               not
               idle
               ,
               nor
               did
               hee
               lose
               any
               time
               ;
               but
               went
               on
               providing
               and
               furnishing
               himselfe
               with
               Pittars
               ,
               Carts
               ,
               Hay
               ,
               Granadoes
               ,
               Ladders
               ,
               and
               all
               other
               things
               necessary
               for
               storming
               ;
               resolving
               to
               fall
               on
               at
               their
               return
               ,
               in
               case
               that
               they
               should
               not
               agree
               ,
               not
               knowing
               how
               things
               might
               fall
               out
               ,
               during
               which
               time
               there
               was
               both
               great
               pains
               and
               care
               taken
               by
               all
               in
               their
               places
               for
               the
               going
               on
               in
               the
               said
               work
               .
            
             
               In
               the
               mean
               time
               wee
               had
               intelligence
               that
               the
               King
               was
               on
               Munday
               the
               16
               of
               June
               at
               Sheffield
               ;
               that
               hee
               came
               from
               
                 Ashby
                 de
                 la
                 zonch
              
               thither
               ,
               with
               about
               2000
               horse
               ,
               or
               more
               ,
               the
               day
               before
               ,
               
                 viz.
                 Sunday
                 night
              
               ,
               and
               marched
               that
               morning
               (
               
                 viz.
                 Munday
              
               morning
               )
               to
               a
               Randevouz
               ,
               neer
               unto
               Dudley
               Castle
               ,
               wherewith
               the
               Litchfield
               and
               Dudley
               horse
               ,
               and
               others
               ,
               that
               came
               in
               to
               their
               Rendevouzes
               ,
               the
               King
               had
               ,
               
               then
               ,
               about
               3000
               horse
               ,
               as
               it
               was
               conjectured
               by
               the
               Country
               people
               which
               saw
               them
               .
               But
               to
               leave
               him
               in
               this
               his
               most
               unhappy
               flying
               progresse
               ,
               occasioned
               by
               his
               own
               unholy
               miscarriages
               ,
               and
               unnaturall
               waged
               warre
               against
               God
               and
               his
               best
               Subjects
               ;
               and
               to
               come
               to
               our
               present
               businesse
               .
            
             
               All
               the
               rest
               of
               that
               foresaid
               
                 Munday
                 ,
                 June
              
               the
               16.
               our
               Commissioners
               were
               in
               capitulation
               with
               the
               Enemy
               in
               Leicester
               ,
               and
               the
               Army
               went
               on
               preparing
               for
               a
               storm
               ,
               
               having
               received
               no
               answer
               all
               that
               night
               ,
               and
               looking
               for
               the
               return
               of
               our
               Commissioners
               ,
               the
               next
               morning
               ,
               and
               so
               very
               early
               resolving
               to
               fall
               on
               ,
               if
               they
               had
               not
               agreed
               with
               the
               Enemy
               .
            
             
               But
               upon
               
                 Wednesday
                 ,
                 June
              
               18
               about
               2
               of
               the
               clock
               ,
               the
               Commissioners
               ,
               viz.
               
               Colonell
               Rainsborough
               ,
               and
               Colonell
               Pickering
               returned
               with
               a
               full
               conclusion
               ,
               that
               the
               Town
               of
               Leicester
               was
               to
               be
               surrendred
               and
               delivered
               up
               to
               the
               King
               and
               Parliaments
               use
               ,
               upon
               fair
               and
               fitting
               Articles
               of
               agreement
               on
               both
               sides
               ;
               namely
               ,
               that
               
               Loughborough
               ,
               or
               Hastings
               that
               pestilent
               Rob-carryer
               should
               have
               quarter
               for
               his
               life
               ,
               and
               liberty
               to
               depart
               both
               hee
               and
               his
               Officers
               and
               Souldiers
               that
               would
               ,
               with
               a
               safe
               convoy
               for
               their
               persons
               ,
               &c.
               
               But
               to
               leave
               all
               Armes
               ,
               Ammunition
               ,
               Ordnance
               great
               and
               small
               ,
               bagge
               and
               baggage
               behinde
               them
               in
               the
               Town
               ,
               save
               only
               what
               was
               agreed
               on
               for
               the
               Officers
               in
               the
               Articles
               .
            
             
               With
               those
               Articles
               at
               large
               expressed
               ,
               our
               Commissioners
               being
               returned
               unto
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               certifying
               farther
               ,
               how
               marveilous
               joyfull
               the
               poore
               Town
               of
               Leicester
               was
               ,
               at
               the
               hearing
               of
               the
               said
               agreement
               ,
               and
               that
               they
               should
               bee
               rid
               of
               the
               Cavalierian
               Roysters
               ;
               which
               accordingly
               was
               performed
               ,
               and
               on
               Wednesday
               morning
               about
               10
               of
               the
               clock
               ,
               Sir
               Thomas
               was
               permitted
               with
               all
               his
               forces
               to
               enter
               into
               Leicester
               ,
               
               and
               take
               possession
               thereof
               for
               the
               use
               of
               the
               King
               and
               Parliament
               .
               Wherein
               was
               left
               ,
               14
               peices
               of
               Ordnance
               ;
               30
               Colours
               ,
               2000
               Armes
               ;
               500
               Horse
               ,
               50
               barrels
               of
               Gunpowder
               ;
               And
               all
               other
               their
               Armes
               and
               Ammunition
               ,
               and
               provisions
               in
               great
               plenty
               with
               all
               their
               bagge
               and
               baggage
               .
            
             
               And
               thus
               you
               see
               the
               Lord
               doth
               wonderfully
               for
               us
               still
               ,
               yea
               ,
               above
               the
               reach
               of
               mans
               wisdom
               :
               and
               truely
               wee
               cannot
               but
               much
               admire
               the
               goodnesse
               of
               Almighty
               God
               unto
               us
               ,
               in
               doing
               so
               great
               things
               for
               us
               ;
               we
               cannot
               ascribe
               it
               to
               any
               but
               to
               the
               hand
               of
               God
               alone
               ,
               who
               ,
               indeed
               ,
               is
               the
               Lord
               of
               Hosts
               ,
               the
               God
               of
               battails
               ,
               and
               the
               onely
               giver
               of
               all
               Victories
               ,
               to
               whom
               alone
               therefore
               bee
               all
               the
               honour
               and
               glory
               ,
               and
               praise
               ,
               Amen
               ,
               and
               Amen
               .
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           the
           prisoners
           which
           were
           taken
           by
           most
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           and
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           Major
           Generall
           Skippon
           ,
           
           at
           Naseby
           fight
           fore-mentioned
           ,
           being
           neer
           upon
           5000
           in
           number
           ,
           were
           conveyed
           from
           Northampton
           to
           London
           ,
           and
           being
           brought
           into
           London
           ,
           they
           all
           marched
           clean
           through
           the
           City
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Colours
           ,
           Standards
           ,
           and
           Ensignes
           ,
           yea
           ,
           even
           the
           Kings
           and
           
             Queenes
             Royall
             Standards
          
           ,
           about
           55
           in
           number
           ,
           which
           were
           all
           carryed
           in
           triumph
           ,
           in
           the
           faces
           of
           the
           prisoners
           ,
           who
           were
           thus
           led
           along
           to
           Martins-Lane
           end
           ,
           in
           the
           Strand
           ,
           the
           cheif
           Officers
           and
           Commanders
           being
           separated
           from
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           were
           conducted
           by
           severall
           guards
           to
           Peter-House
           in
           Aldersgatestreet
           ,
           
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           were
           disposed
           of
           in
           the
           
             New
             Military
             Garden
          
           ,
           guarded
           by
           the
           Green
           and
           
             Yellow
             Regiments
          
           of
           the
           Trained
           Bands
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ;
           where
           they
           had
           liberty
           to
           discourse
           and
           talk
           with
           their
           Malignant
           friends
           ;
           and
           where
           and
           when
           some
           of
           them
           most
           audaciously
           entered
           
           many
           dangerous
           speeches
           ;
           other
           some
           confest
           and
           complained
           they
           were
           prest
           men
           ,
           and
           enforced
           to
           take
           up
           Armes
           for
           the
           King.
           
        
         
           The
           next
           day
           of
           their
           being
           there
           ,
           
           which
           was
           the
           
             Lords
             day
          
           (
           for
           they
           came
           into
           London
           on
           the
           Saturday
           )
           they
           had
           2
           eminently
           learned
           and
           pious
           Divines
           appointed
           to
           preach
           unto
           them
           ,
           and
           (
           such
           was
           the
           piety
           and
           charity
           of
           our
           renowned
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           ,
           that
           )
           200
           pound
           was
           presently
           allotted
           to
           provide
           bread
           and
           beer
           for
           them
           ,
           which
           was
           distributed
           among
           them
           the
           same
           night
           of
           their
           comming
           to
           Town
           .
           I
           appeal
           ,
           then
           ,
           to
           the
           very
           est
           and
           most
           malicious
           malignant
           that
           is
           ,
           whether
           the
           usage
           were
           not
           farre
           more
           Christian-like
           ,
           than
           that
           most
           base
           ,
           barbarous
           ,
           and
           inhumanely
           cruell
           usage
           of
           our
           forces
           in
           Atheisticall
           Cornwall
           ,
           (
           though
           Articles
           and
           conditions
           to
           the
           contrary
           were
           consented
           to
           by
           the
           King
           himself
           ,
           who
           was
           there
           present
           )
           where
           they
           ,
           poore
           soules
           ,
           were
           very
           many
           of
           them
           stript
           naked
           ,
           and
           enforced
           to
           march
           through
           water
           and
           mudde
           ,
           
           thick
           and
           thin
           ,
           yea
           ,
           and
           some
           to
           go
           in
           that
           naked
           condition
           ,
           without
           or
           bread
           or
           drink
           ,
           some
           30.
           some
           40.
           some
           almost
           50
           miles
           :
           Besides
           this
           ,
           how
           many
           of
           ours
           have
           been
           imprisoned
           at
           
             Oxford
             ,
             Marleborough
          
           ,
           and
           other
           places
           ,
           who
           have
           been
           tyed
           ,
           and
           manacled
           their
           necks
           and
           heeles
           together
           ,
           and
           many
           of
           them
           starved
           to
           death
           ,
           yea
           ,
           even
           wilfully
           murthered
           in
           prison
           ,
           as
           I
           may
           justly
           say
           ,
           in
           not
           being
           allowed
           sustenance
           or
           Chirurgeons
           to
           heal
           their
           greivous
           wounds
           ;
           where
           is
           you
           see
           heer
           our
           Parliament
           piously
           and
           mercifully
           provided
           both
           sustenance
           ,
           and
           Chirurgeons
           for
           their
           prisoners
           bodies
           and
           soules
           too
           ,
           blessed
           bee
           the
           Lord
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           
           wee
           had
           certain
           information
           ,
           that
           our
           loyall
           and
           loving
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           were
           ,
           now
           ,
           advanced
           and
           arrived
           at
           Nottingham
           ,
           with
           7000
           foot
           ,
           and
           4000
           horse
           ,
           expecting
           command
           for
           their
           removall
           ,
           and
           promoving
           of
           some
           great
           design
           for
           the
           good
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           carrying
           on
           of
           the
           hopefull
           re-establishment
           of
           a
           happy
           and
           holy
           peace
           among
           us
           ;
           and
           that
           in
           this
           their
           advance
           ,
           their
           horse
           in
           their
           march
           on
           the
           way
           met
           with
           some
           of
           the
           Kings
           stragling
           ,
           scattered
           and
           broken
           Troops
           fled
           from
           Naseby
           ,
           and
           took
           at
           least
           60
           horse
           and
           their
           Riders
           neer
           Skipton
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           that
           Captain
           Butler
           having
           assured
           information
           that
           the
           Kings
           Garrison
           at
           Corff-Castle
           had
           store
           of
           Cattle
           ,
           
           and
           that
           they
           turned
           them
           out
           to
           grazing
           every
           day
           ,
           but
           fearing
           our
           forces
           ,
           
           they
           brought
           them
           into
           the
           Castle
           every
           night
           ;
           hee
           therefore
           drew
           forth
           out
           of
           Wareham
           ,
           a
           party
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           being
           assisted
           by
           Captain
           Jordon
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Lawrence
           ,
           and
           lay
           undiscovered
           all
           the
           night
           till
           morning
           ,
           and
           at
           break
           of
           day
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           in
           the
           Castle
           having
           turned
           out
           the
           Cattle
           and
           horse
           to
           grasse
           ,
           Captain
           Butler
           who
           commanded
           the
           horse
           drew
           neer
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           faced
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           whiles
           Captain
           Jordan
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Laurence
           drew
           up
           the
           foot
           ,
           entred
           the
           Town
           ,
           beat
           the
           Enemy
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           bravely
           kept
           them
           play
           ,
           whiles
           the
           horse
           drove
           away
           their
           Cattle
           from
           under
           their
           very
           walls
           ,
           to
           the
           number
           of
           ,
           at
           least
           140.
           and
           took
           about
           20
           good
           horse
           ,
           and
           brought
           them
           all
           off
           safely
           to
           Wareham
           ,
           in
           great
           triumph
           and
           joy
           ,
           without
           the
           losse
           of
           one
           man.
           
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           22
           of
           June
           ,
           wee
           had
           credible
           information
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           
           that
           Colonell
           Jones
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           approved
           valour
           and
           fidelity
           to
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Cause
          
           ,
           having
           command
           of
           about
           1300
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           (
           the
           horse
           were
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           ,
           who
           himself
           was
           gone
           up
           to
           London
           ,
           by
           virtue
           of
           the
           
             Self-denying
             Ordinance
          
           )
           and
           hee
           having
           assured
           intelligence
           of
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Kings
           ,
           consisting
           of
           about
           1700.
           neer
           Kidderminster
           in
           Worcestershire
           ,
           about
           12
           miles
           from
           Worcester
           ,
           hee
           most
           courageously
           fell
           upon
           them
           ,
           killed
           above
           40
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           300
           horse
           and
           a
           100
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           a
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ,
           a
           Captain
           ,
           and
           some
           other
           Officers
           ,
           the
           remainder
           of
           them
           escaping
           fled
           to
           Beudly
           and
           Worcester
           ,
           which
           was
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           their
           head
           Quarter
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           our
           most
           renowned
           ,
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           most
           highly
           honoured
           Generall
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           sent
           a
           Letter
           to
           the
           high
           and
           honourable
           Court
           ,
           and
           
             House
             of
             Commans
          
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           
           wherein
           hee
           certified
           his
           sending
           up
           to
           the
           said
           House
           that
           most
           precious
           present
           and
           memorable
           mercy
           of
           the
           Lord
           unto
           us
           ,
           I
           mean
           ,
           
             The
             Kings
             Cabinet
          
           ,
           full
           of
           His
           and
           the
           Queens
           Letters
           ,
           taken
           in
           the
           late
           famous
           fight
           and
           most
           glorious
           Victory
           at
           Naseby
           ;
           which
           ,
           Sir
           Thomas
           most
           prudently
           and
           humbly
           desired
           ,
           in
           his
           Letter
           ,
           might
           bee
           read
           in
           a
           full
           House
           ,
           and
           publick
           audience
           of
           all
           the
           
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
          
           ;
           which
           accordingly
           was
           performed
           ,
           and
           therein
           were
           most
           happily
           discovered
           admirable
           matters
           of
           as
           great
           importance
           as
           ever
           were
           discovered
           since
           the
           beginning
           of
           these
           most
           unhappy
           and
           unnaturall
           Warres
           ;
           
           which
           ,
           
           in
           breif
           ,
           were
           to
           this
           effect
           .
           First
           ,
           there
           was
           found
           a
           Declaration
           of
           his
           Majesties
           intentions
           for
           the
           setling
           of
           Peace
           and
           Religion
           in
           this
           Kingdom
           ,
           
           certified
           by
           a
           Letter
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           wherein
           hee
           does
           assure
           her
           that
           no
           agreement
           shall
           bee
           made
           ,
           but
           what
           shall
           bee
           approved
           by
           her
           ,
           and
           that
           all
           Laws
           made
           against
           Popery
           shall
           bee
           repealed
           ;
           and
           yet
           when
           Letters
           came
           from
           Oxford
           to
           the
           Parliament
           touching
           a
           Treaty
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           Propositions
           for
           Peace
           ,
           there
           were
           verball
           expressions
           that
           Laws
           should
           bee
           made
           against
           Popery
           .
        
         
           Secondly
           ,
           
           hee
           acquainted
           the
           Queen
           ,
           that
           hee
           intended
           to
           make
           a
           firm
           peace
           with
           his
           good
           Subjects
           (
           the
           
             Irish
             Rebels
          
           )
           and
           that
           severall
           Acts
           called
           Paynings-Law
           ,
           made
           in
           behalf
           of
           the
           Protestants
           of
           that
           Kingdom
           should
           bee
           repealed
           ;
           But
           in
           lieu
           thereof
           40000
           Irish
           were
           expected
           to
           help
           on
           the
           Warres
           in
           England
           ,
           for
           hee
           must
           wage
           Warre
           (
           hee
           said
           )
           till
           this
           
             Perpetuall
             Parliament
          
           (
           as
           hee
           termed
           it
           )
           were
           dissolved
           ,
           for
           ,
           otherwise
           ,
           he
           could
           never
           Order
           things
           to
           His
           or
           Her
           content
           .
        
         
           Thirdly
           ,
           
           in
           another
           Letter
           ,
           the
           Queen
           chid
           the
           King
           ,
           in
           that
           hee
           did
           (
           in
           the
           Treaty
           at
           Vxbridge
           )
           acknowledge
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           assembled
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           to
           bee
           a
           Parliament
           ;
           which
           is
           answered
           in
           other
           Letters
           ,
           then
           taken
           ,
           that
           hee
           did
           not
           positively
           acknowledge
           it
           a
           Parliament
           ,
           it
           being
           otherwise
           to
           bee
           construed
           ,
           though
           they
           were
           so
           simple
           not
           to
           finde
           it
           out
           .
           And
           that
           it
           was
           entred
           upon
           Record
           among
           the
           Acts
           of
           the
           Kings
           Councell
           ,
           that
           it
           was
           not
           done
           out
           of
           any
           intent
           to
           have
           Posterity
           to
           think
           that
           hee
           did
           truely
           acknowledge
           it
           a
           Parliament
           .
           In
           other
           Letters
           hee
           also
           writes
           ,
           That
           ,
           
             His
             long
             Parliament
          
           would
           in
           a
           short
           time
           hee
           dissolved
           .
           In
           others
           ,
           That
           ,
           if
           forces
           could
           bee
           sent
           to
           the
           King
           out
           of
           forain
           Kingdomes
           ,
           hee
           would
           cause
           all
           the
           Acts
           of
           Parliament
           against
           Papists
           ,
           to
           bee
           repealed
           .
        
         
           Fourthly
           ,
           
           the
           King
           found
           fault
           (
           in
           other
           Letters
           )
           that
           hee
           could
           not
           prevail
           with
           his
           Juncto
           at
           Oxford
           (
           which
           hee
           called
           his
           
             Mongrell
             Parliament
          
           )
           to
           passe
           a
           Vote
           against
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           (
           which
           hee
           called
           his
           
             perpetuall
             Parliament
          
           )
           that
           they
           are
           not
           a
           lawfull
           Parliament
           ,
           saying
           ,
           
             Some
             of
             them
             were
             so
             over-witty
             ,
             some
             stark
             ,
             fooles
             ,
             and
             others
             so
             phantasticall
             ,
             that
             hee
             cannot
             make
             them
             due
             any
             things
             to
             his
             content
             .
          
           The
           Queen
           also
           ,
           in
           one
           Letter
           ,
           desired
           the
           King
           to
           give
           Jermin
           thanks
           for
           his
           care
           of
           her
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           good
           service
           there
           ;
           And
           the
           King
           promised
           not
           to
           goe
           a
           jot
           from
           the
           little
           paper
           shee
           sent
           him
           .
           Many
           other
           such
           
           like
           notable
           passages
           were
           in
           those
           Letters
           ,
           but
           I
           leave
           the
           Reader
           for
           fuller
           satisfaction
           therein
           to
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Declaration
          
           ,
           
           and
           the
           
             Letters
             themselves
          
           ,
           which
           ,
           shortly
           after
           ,
           were
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           Order
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           with
           excellent
           annotations
           upon
           them
           ,
           after
           they
           had
           first
           been
           publickly
           read
           in
           a
           
             Common
             Hall
          
           ,
           in
           the
           Guild-Hall
           ,
           in
           London
           ,
           by
           a
           
             Committee
             of
             both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             ,
          
           met
           there
           for
           that
           very
           purpose
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Major
           ,
           Aldermen
           ,
           and
           Common
           Councell
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           together
           with
           a
           mighty
           confluence
           of
           Citizens
           of
           all
           sorts
           and
           ranks
           ,
           being
           assembled
           thither
           ,
           at
           the
           reading
           of
           the
           Letters
           and
           Annotations
           upon
           then
           ,
           who
           by
           their
           shouts
           and
           exhibilations
           declared
           their
           marveilous
           dislike
           and
           disapprobations
           of
           the
           Kings
           and
           Queens
           evill
           expressions
           in
           them
           ;
           and
           on
           the
           contrary
           ,
           their
           high
           approbation
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           proceedings
           ,
           by
           their
           unanimous
           acclamations
           upon
           the
           observations
           made
           on
           the
           said
           Letters
           by
           the
           Members
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           )
           to
           the
           amazement
           ,
           of
           the
           (
           then
           )
           present
           hearers
           ,
           and
           the
           future
           wonder
           and
           astonishment
           of
           Posterity
           ,
           either
           Malignants
           or
           others
           ;
           But
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           particular
           Letters
           out
           of
           Shropshire
           ,
           of
           divers
           brave
           services
           performed
           by
           the
           valiant
           and
           active
           forces
           of
           Shrewsbury
           Garrison
           ,
           commanded
           by
           the
           Committee
           ,
           there
           ,
           namely
           of
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           Stoksey
           and
           Caus-Castles
           ,
           places
           of
           great
           strength
           and
           importance
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           The
           substance
           of
           which
           Letters
           ,
           and
           true
           relation
           of
           which
           said
           Victories
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           for
           brevities
           sake
           ,
           faithfully
           set
           down
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           full
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               THere
               was
               drawn
               out
               of
               this
               Garrison
               by
               order
               from
               the
               Committee
               ,
               500
               foot
               ,
               and
               300
               horse
               ,
               viz.
               part
               of
               Colonell
               Mackworths
               Regiment
               ,
               and
               part
               of
               Colonell
               Lloyds
               Regiment
               ,
               both
               of
               them
               march●d
               along
               in
               the
               service
               ,
               our
               forces
               marched
               within
               five
               miles
               of
               Ludlow
               ;
               the
               design
               being
               to
               reduce
               that
               part
               of
               this
               County
               ,
               and
               to
               secure
               it
               ,
               by
               placing
               some
               Garrisons
               there
               ,
               to
               block
               up
               Ludlow
               ;
               with
               a
               party
               of
               horse
               they
               viewed
               Howgate
               and
               Braincroft
               Castles
               ,
               both
               of
               which
               the
               Enemy
               had
               much
               demolished
               ,
               notwithstanding
               they
               placed
               the
               Lord
               Calvine
               in
               Braincroft
               Castle
               ,
               and
               fell
               to
               repaire
               and
               fortifie
               it
               ,
               in
               the
               interim
               ,
               they
               sent
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Riveling
               to
               view
               Stokesey
               Castle
               ,
               a
               Garrison
               of
               the
               Enemies
               ;
               the
               place
               was
               conceived
               considerable
               ,
               therefore
               the
               next
               
               morning
               wee
               drew
               up
               to
               it
               ,
               and
               summoned
               it
               ,
               but
               the
               Governour
               Captain
               Dauret
               ,
               refused
               ;
               thereupon
               wee
               prepared
               for
               a
               storm
               ,
               being
               ready
               to
               fall
               on
               ,
               gave
               a
               second
               summons
               ,
               which
               was
               hearkned
               unto
               ,
               a
               parley
               admitted
               ,
               and
               the
               Castle
               delivered
               up
               ,
               and
               is
               now
               Garrisoned
               by
               us
               :
               One
               of
               these
               Castles
               commands
               all
               Cordale
               ,
               a
               rich
               and
               fertill
               part
               of
               the
               County
               ;
               the
               other
               secures
               all
               Stretonsdale
               ,
               so
               that
               Ludlow
               is
               blockt
               up
               on
               this
               side
               ,
               and
               hath
               only
               Hereford
               to
               range
               in
               ,
               continuing
               in
               these
               parts
               ,
               for
               the
               securing
               these
               Garrisons
               ,
               Sir
               
                 Mich.
                 Woodhouse
              
               ,
               Governour
               of
               Ludlow
               ,
               one
               that
               came
               out
               of
               Ireland
               ,
               procures
               all
               the
               Kings
               Garrisons
               for
               above
               20
               miles
               compasse
               ,
               to
               draw
               out
               for
               his
               releif
               ;
               Colon.
               Lunsford
               from
               Monmouth
               ;
               Colonell
               Sands
               from
               Worcester
               ;
               Colonell
               Skudamore
               from
               Hereford
               ;
               Sir
               
                 Mich.
                 Woodhouse
              
               from
               Ludlow
               ;
               forces
               from
               Hartlebury
               ,
               and
               other
               Garrisons
               ,
               all
               which
               made
               a
               body
               of
               about
               2000
               horse
               and
               foot
               ,
               which
               marched
               up
               neer
               Braincroft
               Castle
               ,
               wee
               being
               too
               weak
               to
               encounter
               with
               them
               ,
               marched
               to
               Wistenstow
               ,
               within
               a
               mile
               of
               Stook
               ,
               the
               better
               to
               inforce
               our selves
               from
               Shrewsbury
               and
               Montgomery
               ,
               whither
               wee
               sent
               for
               forces
               ,
               but
               came
               not
               in
               time
               enough
               ;
               the
               Enemies
               ,
               contrary
               to
               our
               expectation
               ,
               judging
               Stook
               of
               more
               consequence
               ,
               made
               haste
               thither
               ,
               to
               besiege
               it
               ,
               of
               whose
               approach
               ,
               the
               Colonells
               having
               intelligence
               ,
               with
               advice
               of
               the
               field-Officers
               ,
               drew
               our
               ,
               resolving
               to
               fight
               ,
               our
               horse
               made
               what
               haste
               they
               could
               to
               come
               in
               ,
               Captain
               Fouks
               troop
               ,
               to
               which
               were
               joyned
               some
               Reformadoes
               ,
               fell
               upon
               a
               body
               of
               the
               Enemies
               horse
               ,
               being
               200.
               and
               routed
               them
               ,
               the
               foot
               marched
               on
               with
               gallant
               resolution
               ,
               beat
               up
               all
               their
               ambuscadoes
               in
               the
               hedges
               for
               a
               mile
               together
               ,
               untill
               they
               came
               to
               the
               main
               body
               ,
               which
               after
               an
               houres
               fight
               ,
               wee
               routed
               and
               dispersed
               .
               In
               this
               businesse
               Leivtenant
               Colonell
               Rinking
               deserves
               much
               honour
               ,
               in
               which
               he
               shewed
               as
               much
               valour
               as
               a
               man
               could
               do
               ,
               and
               also
               the
               other
               Colonels
               did
               very
               gallantly
               ;
               we
               slew
               neer
               100
               on
               the
               place
               ,
               took
               above
               300
               common
               Souldiers
               ,
               about
               60
               Officers
               and
               Gentleman
               ,
               all
               their
               Ordnance
               ,
               bag
               and
               baggage
               ,
               4
               barrels
               of
               powder
               ,
               a
               good
               quantity
               of
               match
               and
               bullets
               ,
               100
               horse
               ,
               some
               Gentlemen
               of
               quality
               were
               slain
               ;
               there
               being
               most
               of
               the
               Gallantry
               of
               Herefordshire
               .
               
               In
               the
               action
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Crofts
              
               the
               best
               head-peice
               ,
               and
               activest
               man
               in
               that
               County
               was
               slain
               on
               the
               place
               ,
               the
               Governour
               of
               Ludlow
               and
               Monmouth
               hardly
               escaped
               ,
               Sir
               
                 Mich.
                 Woodhouse
              
               his
               horse
               being
               taken
               .
               The
               glory
               of
               this
               great
               action
               belongs
               onely
               to
               God
               ,
               who
               was
               pleased
               to
               make
               weak
               means
               instrumentall
               
               all
               to
               doe
               so
               great
               a
               work
               :
               Major
               Fenwick
               who
               behaved
               himself
               gallantly
               is
               wounded
               ,
               but
               wee
               hope
               not
               mortally
               .
            
             
               
                 There
                 were
                 taken
                 in
                 this
                 fight
                 :
              
               
                 Colonell
                 
                   James
                   Boughton
                
              
               
                 Capt.
                 
                   Walter
                   Neale
                
              
               
                 Capt.
                 George
                 Wright
              
               
                 Capt.
                 
                   Tho.
                   Stait
                
                 .
              
               
                 Capt.
                 Leivten
                 .
                 
                   Joseph
                   Singe
                
              
               
                 2
                 Cornets
              
               
                 3
                 Ensignes
              
               
                 2
                 Leivtenants
              
               
                 3
                 Sergeants
              
               
                 9
                 Quartermasters
              
               
                 7
                 Corporalls
              
               
                 5
                 Waggoners
              
               
                 3
                 Montrosses
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Gerrard
                   Steel
                
                 ,
                 Physician
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Richard
                   Richardson
                
                 ,
                 Chirurgeon
                 ,
                 
                   And
                   many
                   Gentlemen
                
                 .
              
            
             
               After
               this
               fight
               wee
               returned
               to
               Salop
               ,
               and
               marched
               out
               on
               the
               14
               of
               June
               early
               ,
               with
               13
               Colours
               of
               foot
               ,
               and
               5
               Troopes
               of
               Horse
               ,
               towards
               Bridgenorth
               :
               On
               the
               16
               day
               there
               was
               sent
               hither
               26
               prisoners
               ,
               most
               of
               them
               Officers
               ,
               taken
               ,
               as
               I
               understand
               ,
               comming
               towards
               Bridgenorth
               ,
               amongst
               these
               prisoners
               there
               were
               foure
               Parsons
               ,
               Viz.
               Parson
               Avacham
               ,
               and
               Parson
               Ambler
               ,
               these
               two
               have
               been
               wicked
               Incendiaries
               ,
               the
               other
               two
               I
               knew
               not
               :
               this
               feat
               being
               done
               ,
               our
               forces
               faced
               about
               ,
               and
               before
               any
               of
               us
               knew
               of
               it
               ,
               were
               set
               down
               before
               Ca●s-Castle
               ,
               within
               7
               miles
               of
               this
               town
               ,
               which
               is
               a
               strong
               Garrison
               of
               the
               Enemies
               ;
               wee
               are
               close
               up
               to
               the
               walls
               already
               ,
               if
               wee
               bee
               not
               disturbed
               by
               a
               greater
               strength
               ,
               I
               hope
               wee
               shall
               carry
               it
               ;
               all
               the
               Gentlemen
               of
               the
               Committee
               but
               one
               ,
               are
               in
               this
               service
               ,
               and
               very
               active
               .
            
          
        
         
           By
           Letters
           from
           Shropshire
           ,
           of
           the
           23
           of
           June
           ,
           wee
           were
           certified
           ,
           that
           the
           strong
           Castle
           of
           Cause
           ,
           after
           7
           dayes
           siege
           ,
           was
           taken
           by
           the
           forces
           of
           Shropshire
           ,
           the
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           marched
           out
           with
           their
           single
           armes
           ,
           without
           any
           baggage
           ,
           all
           the
           Horse
           are
           delivered
           up
           to
           the
           Committees
           ,
           for
           the
           service
           of
           the
           publick
           .
           It
           is
           a
           place
           of
           great
           concernment
           ,
           and
           stands
           upon
           a
           Rock
           not
           Mineable
           ,
           by
           this
           the
           Country
           is
           cleared
           on
           that
           side
           Severne
           ,
           to
           Ludlow
           ,
           and
           quite
           up
           to
           Montgomery
           ,
           the
           County
           is
           in
           a
           good
           condition
           ,
           and
           will
           bee
           very
           speedily
           put
           into
           a
           brave
           posture
           .
           The
           Forces
           ,
           (
           as
           one
           of
           credit
           reports
           ,
           that
           came
           thence
           since
           the
           taking
           of
           Cause
           )
           are
           now
           before
           Shrawdon
           Castle
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           ▪
           Cheshire
           ,
           that
           valiant
           Colonell
           Venables
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Tarvin
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           that
           a
           party
           of
           Chester
           
           forces
           were
           going
           forth
           to
           the
           releif
           of
           Caus-Castle
           ,
           in
           the
           ti●e
           when
           it
           was
           besieged
           as
           aforesaid
           ;
           
           this
           vigilant
           Colonell
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           in
           the
           night
           time
           ,
           drew
           forth
           a
           party
           out
           of
           his
           Garrison
           ,
           went
           over
           the
           River
           of
           Dee
           ,
           on
           the
           Welsh-side
           ,
           where
           hee
           met
           with
           that
           party
           of
           the
           Kings
           ,
           fell
           bravely
           upon
           them
           ,
           who
           being
           thus
           suddenly
           and
           unexpectedly
           assaulted
           ,
           were
           soon
           put
           to
           the
           Rout
           ,
           wher
           hee
           took
           Sir
           
             John
             Powell
          
           ,
           a
           Commissioner
           for
           the
           
             Kings
             Array
          
           ,
           and
           who
           had
           formerly
           been
           
             High
             Sheriffe
          
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Chester
           ,
           together
           with
           40
           more
           prisoners
           ,
           whereof
           some
           were
           Officers
           ,
           and
           about
           an
           100
           horse
           ,
           and
           good
           store
           of
           Armes
           ;
           and
           thus
           also
           prevented
           that
           designe
           of
           the
           Enemies
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           instant
           Ju●e
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Heyworth
           in
           Wiltshire
           by
           the
           forces
           of
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ▪
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           in
           his
           way
           more
           Westward
           ;
           which
           was
           thus
           performed
           .
           When
           the
           Enemy
           heard
           that
           our
           forces
           drew
           neer-unto
           them
           ,
           a
           party
           of
           them
           fled
           into
           the
           Church
           ;
           but
           afterward
           their
           Commander
           in
           cheif
           ,
           drew
           them
           out
           of
           the
           Church
           to
           guard
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           at
           one
           end
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           which
           ,
           for
           a
           while
           ,
           they
           pretty
           valiantly
           maintained
           ,
           but
           were
           soon-forced
           to
           forsake
           it
           ,
           
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           Colonell
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Nott
          
           ,
           and
           divers
           others
           ,
           who
           were
           slain
           in
           the
           place
           on
           the
           Enemies
           part
           ;
           where
           ,
           also
           ,
           wee
           took
           an
           100
           Armes
           ,
           and
           other
           Ammunition
           ,
           together
           with
           60
           prisoners
           .
        
         
           And
           heer
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           mee
           again
           desire
           thee
           to
           stay
           a
           while
           (
           and
           that
           mo●●
           justly
           )
           in
           great
           and
           gratefull
           admiration
           and
           contemplation
           of
           the
           most
           remarkable
           and
           precious
           providence
           of
           our
           good
           God
           ,
           
           and
           his
           most
           mighty
           and
           mercifull
           protection
           and
           preservation
           of
           his
           maiveilously
           maligned
           Church
           ,
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Cause
          
           ,
           
           which
           ,
           most
           like
           Moses
           his
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           hath
           this
           Moneth
           also
           in
           a
           most
           high
           measure
           been
           preserved
           with
           no
           lesse
           than
           Coelestiall
           assistance
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           so
           many
           
             fierce
             and
             furious
             ●lames
             of
             regall
             Malignity
             ▪
          
           
           not
           onely
           from
           being
           even
           quite
           extinct
           and
           consumed
           ;
           but
           even
           mirac●lously
           made
           to
           prosper
           and
           
             flourish
             in
             flames
          
           ,
           maugre
           all
           the
           might
           and
           machinations
           of
           its
           proudest
           and
           most
           politick
           pressing
           and
           oppressing
           Enemies
           ,
           as
           is
           most
           eminently
           and
           evidently
           to
           bee
           seen
           and
           acknowledged
           .
        
         
           First
           ,
           
           in
           that
           affectionate
           and
           feeling
           .
           Petition
           of
           the
           Citizens
           of
           London
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           touching
           the
           then
           present
           sad
           and
           low
           condition
           of
           the
           whole
           Kingdom
           ;
           Together
           with
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemies
           neer
           Chester
           ,
           by
           valiant
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           
           Venables
           :
           And
           that
           of
           renowned
           Rossiter
           at
           H●ugh●m-House
           .
        
         
           Especially
           ,
           
           in
           that
           most
           famous
           ,
           glorious
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           recorded
           Victory
           ,
           most
           worthy
           to
           bee
           deeply
           ingraven
           in
           never
           to
           bee
           obliterated
           Characters
           ,
           of
           most
           gratefull
           and
           gracious
           hearts
           ,
           far
           more
           precious
           and
           pleasing
           to
           God
           than
           richest
           and
           costliest
           Capitall-Letters
           of
           Gold
           ,
           I
           mean
           ,
           that
           most
           
             memorable
             Victory
             at
             Naseby
          
           in
           Northamptonshire
           ,
           given
           by
           our
           good
           God
           to
           his
           va●iant
           and
           virtuous
           ,
           his
           gallant
           and
           godly
           servant
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           .
           
           In
           the
           excellent
           successes
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           against
           their
           Enemies
           in
           Shropshire
           ;
           And
           the
           sacred
           and
           solemn
           celebration
           of
           a
           Day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           to
           our
           all-good-giving
           God
           ,
           for
           that
           foresaid
           great
           Victory
           in
           speciall
           ;
           And
           the
           Parliaments
           honourable
           gratitude
           to
           Gods
           Instruments
           therein
           ;
           
           
             A
             rare
             and
             right
             way
             to
             beget
             more
             blessings
             .
          
           In
           the
           most
           happy
           regaining
           of
           Leicester
           out
           of
           the
           Harpeian-hands
           of
           Enemies
           ;
           And
           the
           triumphant
           conduction
           of
           the
           
             Naseby
             Prisoners
          
           to
           London
           ,
           there
           to
           bee
           kept
           in
           custody
           ;
           yet
           used
           there
           with
           Christian
           mercy
           and
           clemency
           .
           
           In
           our
           loyall
           and
           loving
           
             Brethren
             of
             Scotlands
          
           neerer
           advance
           unto
           us
           ,
           
             to
             help
             the
             Lord
             against
             the
             Mighty
          
           ;
           Together
           with
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           our
           Enemies
           by
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Wareham
           in
           the
           W●st
           ;
           And
           valiant
           ▪
           Colonell
           Joneses
           also
           against
           our
           adversaries
           in
           Cheshire
           .
           
           In
           the
           Lords
           admirable
           good
           providence
           in
           bringing
           to
           light
           and
           publike
           knowledge
           the
           Kings
           and
           Queenes
           most
           ungodly
           designes
           for
           the
           ruinating
           of
           all
           their
           3
           late
           most
           flourishing
           Kingdomes
           ,
           by
           the
           happy
           apprehension
           of
           the
           
             Kings
             Cabinet
             of
             Letters
          
           ;
           Together
           with
           the
           continued
           good
           successe
           of
           our
           forces
           in
           S●ropshire
           ;
           in
           the
           taking
           of
           Stokesey
           Castle
           ,
           
           Caus-Castle
           ,
           and
           Heighworth
           in
           Wiltshire
           .
           In
           the
           most
           serious
           and
           sanctmonious
           rumination
           ,
           
           and
           recogitation
           of
           all
           which
           most
           rich
           and
           rare
           
             Parliamentary
             Mercies
          
           and
           Victories
           ,
           most
           sweet
           and
           singular
           passages
           and
           fair
           footsteps
           of
           divine
           providence
           and
           preservation
           ,
           O
           how
           should
           our
           hearts
           b●e
           r●nzed
           and
           raised
           up
           to
           an
           exceeding
           high
           pitch
           of
           praise
           and
           incessant
           and
           redundant
           gratitude
           to
           our
           so
           good
           ,
           so
           great
           ,
           so
           gracious
           God
           ,
           who
           hath
           so
           gloriously
           ,
           and
           so
           graciously
           wrought
           all
           these
           great
           things
           for
           us
           ,
           especially
           that
           most
           famous
           and
           glorious
           ,
           and
           never
           sufficiently
           to
           bee
           admired
           mercy
           in
           Nasebies
           admirable
           and
           most
           advantageous
           Victory
           ;
           Concerning
           which
           ,
           O
           how
           can
           England
           ,
           greatly
           beloved
           England
           (
           though
           most
           ungratefull
           and
           sinfull
           England
           )
           but
           in
           infinitely
           bound
           and
           unbounded-exultation
           and
           admiration
           ,
           
           confesse
           and
           say
           with
           the
           Holy
           Prophet
           ,
           
           that
           ,
           
             The
             Lord
             went
             forth
             (
             in
             this
             famous
             fight
             )
             as
             a
             mighty
             man
             ,
             stirring
             up
             jealousie
             and
             wrath
             ,
             as
             a
             man
             of
             Warre
             ,
             and
             mightily
             prevailing
             against
             his
             enemies
             .
             By
             whom
             ,
          
           
           
             the
             terrible
             one
             is
             brought
             to
             nought
             ,
             the
             scorners
             are
             consumed
             ,
             and
             all
             that
             maliciously
             watched
             for
             iniquity
             ,
             and
             blood
             ,
             are
             righteously
             cut
             off
             .
          
           And
           therefore
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           O
           how
           justly
           may
           wee
           heer
           take
           up
           that
           of
           the
           pious
           Prophet
           David
           ,
           and
           with
           him
           most
           cordially
           sing
           and
           say
           ,
           
             If
             it
             had
             not
             been
             the
             Lord
             who
             was
             on
             our
             side
             ,
             now
             may
          
           England
           
             say
             ;
             if
             it
             had
             not
             been
             the
             Lord
             who
             was
             on
             our
             side
             ,
          
           
           
             when
             men
             rose
             up
             against
             us
             ,
             They
             had
             swallowed
             us
             up
             quick
             ,
             when
             their
             rage
             and
             wrath
             was
             kindled
             against
             us
             .
             Then
             the
             waters
             had
             overwhelmed
             us
             ;
             Yea
             ,
             the
             proud
             waves
             had
             gone
             over
             our
             Soules
             .
             But
             ,
             blessed
             ,
             O
             ,
             for
             ever
             blessed
             bee
             the
             Lord
             ,
             who
             hath
             not
             given
             us
             (
             as
             justly
             for
             our
             sins
             hee
             might
             )
             a
             prey
             to
             their
             mouthes
             .
             For
             our
             Soule
             is
             escaped
             as
             a
             bird
             out
             of
             the
             snare
             ;
             and
             all
             our
             help
             stands
             in
             the
             name
             of
             the
             Lord
             ;
             Hallelujah
             ,
             therefore
             ,
             Hallelujah
             ,
             praised
             and
             ever
             blessed
             and
             glorified
             bee
             the
             name
             of
             the
             Lord.
             
          
        
         
           
           ANd
           now
           to
           proceed
           in
           our
           farther
           progresse
           to
           the
           continued
           contemplation
           of
           this
           admirable
           still
           continued
           wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             Vnconsumed
          
           ,
           and
           ,
           therein
           ,
           of
           the
           rich
           and
           rare
           mercies
           of
           our
           ever
           blessed
           and
           bountifull
           God
           ,
           the
           unexhaustible
           fountain
           of
           all
           goodnesse
           to
           us
           his
           
             English
             Israel
          
           :
        
         
           And
           first
           ,
           I
           shall
           acquaint
           the
           Reader
           ,
           that
           whiles
           our
           most
           miserably
           seduced
           King
           ,
           was
           fleeting
           from
           place
           to
           place
           between
           Bristoll
           and
           the
           
             Forrest
             of
             Dean
             ,
             &c.
          
           and
           (
           taking
           fierce
           and
           furious
           illegall
           courses
           to
           recruite
           his
           mangled
           Army
           ,
           even
           almost
           quite
           broken
           in
           peices
           at
           Nasebies
           famous
           fight
           )
           among
           the
           poore
           and
           perplexed
           inhabitants
           of
           
             Herefordshire
             ,
             Worcester
          
           ,
           and
           such
           parts
           of
           Gloucestershire
           ,
           as
           hee
           had
           any
           power
           in
           to
           strengthen
           and
           revive
           his
           now
           gasping
           ,
           
           and
           neer
           expiring
           desperate
           designes
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           with
           Goring
           and
           Greenvill
           ,
           devillish
           Dives
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           .
           In
           this
           interim
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           our
           most
           pious
           and
           prudent
           Parliament
           had
           Ordered
           ,
           by
           a
           speciall
           Ordinance
           from
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           that
           the
           Assembly
           of
           Divines
           at
           Westminster
           should
           upon
           Tuesday
           the
           first
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           ,
           seek
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           for
           his
           continued
           ayd
           and
           assistance
           in
           blessing
           the
           proceedings
           of
           our
           forces
           (
           then
           also
           gathering
           into
           the
           West
           )
           in
           a
           set
           day
           of
           Humiliation
           ,
           in
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           by
           divers
           of
           the
           most
           eminent
           Members
           of
           the
           said
           Assembly
           ,
           who
           all
           that
           day
           did
           Preach
           and
           Pray
           ,
           in
           
           these
           following
           places
           ,
           Viz.
           In
           the
           Abbey
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           in
           Christ-Church
           in
           
             London
             ;
             Black-Fryers
             ,
             Dunstans
             West
             ,
             Dunstans
             East
             ,
             Michael
             Cornhill
             ,
             Olaves
             Southwark
             ,
             Algate
             ,
          
           and
           
             Aldermanbury
             .
             A
             Jove
             o●ne
             principium
             .
          
           And
           are
           not
           those
           works
           like
           to
           prosper
           indeed
           ,
           which
           are
           begun
           in
           the
           Lord
           ?
           Yes
           certainly
           ,
           as
           now
           wee
           shall
           yet
           farther
           illustrate
           ,
           and
           set
           forth
           in
           their
           subsequent
           and
           most
           proper
           places
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           very
           same
           time
           ,
           there
           being
           a
           strong
           suspition
           of
           dangerous
           persons
           ,
           to
           lurk
           and
           lye
           hid
           and
           harboured
           in
           a
           house
           in
           Long-Acres
           ,
           neer
           
             Covent
             Garden
          
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           the
           House
           of
           one
           Mr.
           Catesby
           ,
           where
           once
           the
           
             Popes
             Nuncio
          
           lay
           ,
           and
           was
           entertained
           ;
           this
           House
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           being
           suspected
           ,
           was
           suddenly
           searched
           by
           authority
           thereunto
           given
           ,
           and
           there
           they
           found
           and
           apprehended
           at
           least
           29
           or
           30
           Carts
           load
           of
           Papists
           and
           pernicious
           Malignants
           goods
           to
           a
           great
           value
           ,
           
           being
           very
           much
           thereof
           rich
           goods
           indeed
           ,
           which
           was
           all
           taken
           away
           and
           carryed
           to
           Haberdashers-Hall
           ,
           or
           to
           Cambden-House
           .
           There
           was
           among
           them
           also
           very
           much
           Popish
           apish
           trumpery
           ,
           as
           Crucifixes
           ,
           Images
           ,
           and
           many
           Popish
           Books
           ,
           which
           were
           laid
           up
           and
           kept
           till
           a
           due
           time
           to
           bee
           reduced
           into
           ashes
           by
           the
           fire
           ,
           the
           best
           use
           that
           could
           bee
           made
           of
           such
           
             Romane
             Babylonish
          
           babyish
           fooleries
           ;
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           goods
           to
           bee
           sold
           to
           the
           best
           advantage
           ,
           and
           the
           money
           to
           bee
           disposed
           of
           by
           Order
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           the
           use
           and
           supply
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Garrisons
           and
           forces
           in
           the
           West
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           4
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           
           our
           most
           loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           published
           a
           most
           pious
           and
           modest
           Remonstrance
           ,
           which
           they
           had
           lately
           before
           sent
           and
           (
           for
           certain
           )
           had
           presented
           to
           the
           King
           himself
           ;
           wherein
           they
           shewed
           themselves
           full
           of
           godly
           zeale
           and
           fidelity
           to
           God
           ,
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           of
           England
           ,
           which
           being
           singularly
           worthy
           of
           speciall
           notice
           ,
           but
           too
           large
           to
           bee
           heer
           inserted
           at
           full
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           delivered
           ,
           I
           shall
           heer
           ,
           only
           ,
           for
           brevities
           sake
           ,
           give
           the
           godly
           Reader
           some
           of
           the
           most
           memorable
           passages
           or
           heads
           thereof
           ,
           
           which
           were
           to
           this
           effect
           .
        
         
           First
           ,
           
           that
           his
           Majesty
           would
           bee
           pleased
           to
           call
           to
           minde
           their
           oft
           neglected
           addresses
           to
           him
           heretofore
           ,
           and
           after
           their
           prayers
           to
           God
           for
           him
           ,
           and
           his
           Posterity
           ,
           they
           certified
           ,
           how
           unfaithfull
           they
           should
           bee
           to
           God
           and
           his
           Majesty
           ,
           if
           they
           should
           conceal
           the
           present
           danger
           wherein
           hee
           is
           ,
           a
           danger
           infinitely
           greater
           than
           the
           displeasure
           of
           his
           people
           .
           They
           therefore
           in
           the
           humility
           and
           greif
           of
           their
           Soules
           did
           prostrate
           themselves
           before
           his
           
           Throne
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           name
           of
           our
           Lord
           and
           
             Master
             ,
             Jesus
             Christ
          
           ;
           〈◊〉
           bold
           to
           warne
           him
           that
           the
           guilt
           which
           cleaveth
           so
           fast
           to
           his
           Throne
           ,
           and
           his
           Soule
           ,
           is
           such
           ,
           as
           if
           not
           timely
           repented
           will
           involve
           him
           and
           his
           Posterity
           under
           the
           wrath
           of
           the
           ever-living
           God.
           
        
         
           Next
           ,
           
           they
           freely
           proceeded
           to
           acquaint
           his
           Majesty
           what
           were
           the
           occasions
           of
           his
           great
           and
           growing
           danger
           ,
           in
           which
           ,
           if
           they
           should
           bee
           silent
           ,
           their
           conscience
           would
           condemn
           them
           ,
           and
           the
           stones
           themselves
           would
           finde
           expressions
           .
           As
           first
           ,
           for
           his
           being
           guilty
           of
           the
           shedding
           of
           the
           blood
           of
           many
           thousands
           of
           his
           best
           Subjects
           .
           Secondly
           ,
           for
           permitting
           the
           Masse
           ,
           and
           other
           Idolatry
           ,
           both
           in
           his
           Family
           and
           Dominions
           .
           Thirdly
           ,
           for
           his
           authorizing
           the
           book
           of
           Sports
           ,
           and
           by
           consequence
           the
           profanation
           of
           the
           Lords
           Day
           .
           Fourthly
           ,
           for
           his
           not
           punishing
           of
           publike
           scandalls
           in
           and
           about
           his
           ●ourt
           .
           Fifthly
           ,
           for
           the
           shutting
           of
           his
           ears
           from
           the
           humble
           and
           just
           desires
           of
           his
           faithfull
           Subjects
           .
           Sixtly
           ,
           for
           his
           complying
           too
           much
           with
           the
           Popish
           party
           many
           wayes
           ,
           and
           namely
           by
           concluding
           the
           Cessation
           of
           Armes
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           and
           imbracing
           the
           Counsells
           of
           those
           who
           have
           not
           set
           God
           ,
           nor
           his
           good
           before
           their
           eyes
           .
           Seventhly
           ,
           for
           resisting
           ,
           and
           by
           Armes
           opposing
           this
           Cause
           ,
           which
           so
           much
           concernes
           the
           glory
           of
           God
           ,
           his
           own
           honour
           and
           happinesse
           ,
           and
           the
           peace
           and
           safety
           of
           his
           Kingdomes
           .
           Eightly
           ,
           for
           some
           other
           private
           causes
           of
           which
           his
           Majesty
           is
           conscious
           to
           himself
           .
           It
           being
           not
           the
           desire
           of
           these
           grave
           and
           reverend
           men
           to
           have
           mentioned
           any
           particulars
           ,
           if
           that
           they
           had
           not
           already
           been
           publike
           and
           known
           :
           For
           all
           these
           ,
           and
           for
           every
           one
           of
           them
           they
           implore
           his
           Majesty
           to
           fall
           down
           at
           the
           footstoole
           of
           the
           King
           of
           Glory
           ,
           to
           acknowledge
           his
           offences
           ,
           to
           make
           haste
           to
           repentance
           ,
           and
           to
           labor
           for
           peace
           with
           God
           through
           Jesus
           Christ
           ,
           that
           the
           Son
           of
           God
           may
           reign
           over
           him
           and
           his
           Kingdomes
           in
           his
           pure
           Ordinances
           ,
           and
           the
           Government
           of
           the
           Church
           .
        
         
           Moreover
           ,
           they
           desire
           his
           Majesty
           to
           take
           notice
           that
           they
           are
           not
           staggering
           or
           faint
           hearted
           ,
           through
           diffidence
           of
           the
           successe
           of
           their
           Cause
           ,
           and
           the
           Covenant
           of
           the
           three
           Kingdomes
           ,
           unto
           which
           as
           God
           hath
           already
           given
           many
           testimonies
           of
           his
           favour
           and
           blessing
           ,
           so
           it
           shall
           bee
           their
           unshaken
           confidence
           that
           this
           is
           the
           work
           and
           Cause
           of
           God
           ,
           which
           shall
           gloriously
           prevaile
           against
           all
           opposition
           ,
           and
           from
           which
           with
           the
           assistance
           of
           the
           Grace
           of
           God
           they
           shall
           never
           suffer
           themselves
           to
           bee
           divided
           or
           withdrawn
           ,
           but
           shall
           zealously
           and
           constantly
           in
           their
           severall
           Vocations
           
           endevour
           with
           their
           Estates
           and
           Lives
           to
           pursue
           and
           advance
           the
           same
           .
        
         
           This
           Remonstrance
           being
           so
           full
           of
           piety
           to
           God
           ,
           and
           allegiance
           to
           the
           King
           ,
           is
           able
           (
           some
           would
           think
           )
           to
           beget
           a
           better
           opinion
           in
           the
           stubbornest
           Malignants
           ,
           concerning
           the
           proceedings
           of
           our
           Brethren
           the
           Scots
           ,
           and
           either
           to
           perswade
           ,
           or
           convince
           them
           to
           a
           better
           understanding
           of
           them
           .
           The
           Lord
           Digby
           hath
           returned
           answer
           that
           his
           Majesty
           will
           take
           it
           into
           consideration
           ,
           who
           knows
           but
           that
           God
           may
           so
           move
           his
           Royall
           heart
           that
           the
           Letters
           of
           this
           paper
           may
           bee
           more
           effectuall
           than
           an
           Army
           of
           men
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           bee
           a
           happy
           means
           to
           reduce
           the
           King
           to
           his
           Parliament
           ?
           But
           notwithstanding
           all
           this
           ,
           hee
           still
           goes
           on
           in
           a
           most
           hardned
           condition
           ,
           like
           a
           most
           miserable
           Prince
           .
           For
           ,
           as
           wee
           well
           knew
           ,
           in
           the
           mean
           while
           ,
           hee
           was
           making
           what
           possible
           speed
           hee
           could
           to
           recover
           new
           strength
           .
           His
           Warrants
           are
           issued
           forth
           for
           supplies
           of
           men
           ,
           whiles
           the
           miserable
           and
           desolate
           Countrey
           ,
           that
           a
           long
           time
           hath
           suffered
           under
           the
           calamity
           of
           warre
           ,
           can
           lend
           him
           but
           little
           assistance
           either
           for
           men
           or
           money
           :
           Wee
           heard
           that
           a
           great
           part
           of
           his
           Horsemen
           were
           wounded
           in
           Naseby
           fight
           ,
           and
           that
           hee
           lately
           made
           a
           halt
           and
           stayed
           the
           longer
           in
           Wales
           to
           understand
           the
           inclinations
           of
           the
           people
           :
           Indeed
           his
           Army
           might
           well
           halt
           ,
           when
           that
           so
           many
           of
           his
           men
           were
           wounded
           ,
           and
           our
           swords
           have
           not
           so
           deeply
           wounded
           his
           men
           ,
           as
           hee
           hath
           wounded
           his
           own
           honour
           by
           calling
           over
           the
           Irish
           to
           assist
           him
           .
           They
           say
           that
           there
           are
           a
           Legion
           or
           Brigade
           of
           Irish
           consisting
           of
           about
           4000.
           who
           are
           newly
           landed
           to
           assist
           him
           .
           I
           suspect
           the
           truth
           thereof
           ,
           and
           have
           reason
           to
           bee
           doubtfull
           of
           it
           ,
           because
           I
           finde
           that
           our
           greatest
           Intelligencers
           cannot
           agree
           amongst
           themselves
           ,
           and
           doe
           much
           vary
           in
           what
           place
           they
           are
           landed
           .
           It
           is
           very
           likely
           that
           many
           are
           come
           over
           ,
           but
           not
           so
           many
           as
           are
           commonly
           reported
           .
        
         
           And
           are
           the
           barbarous
           and
           prodigious
           Acts
           of
           the
           Irish
           in
           their
           own
           Kingdom
           such
           pleasing
           cruelties
           ,
           that
           they
           must
           bee
           sent
           for
           into
           England
           ,
           to
           act
           them
           over
           again
           heer
           ?
           Must
           the
           West
           ,
           which
           suffered
           the
           last
           yeer
           under
           the
           horrid
           lust
           and
           fury
           of
           the
           French
           ,
           bee
           now
           the
           Stage
           where
           the
           Irish
           shall
           act
           their
           Tragedies
           .
           Rouze
           up
           thy self
           thou
           desolate
           and
           much
           afflicted
           West
           ,
           thou
           hast
           now
           the
           meanes
           to
           shake
           off
           the
           yoak
           of
           thy
           Subjection
           ,
           if
           thou
           art
           so
           happy
           as
           to
           apprehend
           the
           meanes
           of
           thy
           deliverance
           .
           But
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           ,
           whiles
           the
           poore
           King
           was
           
           thus
           fruitlesly
           strugling
           (
           
             Per
             fas
             &
             nefas
          
           )
           to
           recruite
           his
           foresaid
           broken
           Army
           ;
           
           our
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           was
           now
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           endevouring
           with
           all
           fidelity
           and
           magnanimity
           of
           spirit
           ,
           to
           purchase
           (
           by
           Gods
           assistance
           )
           Liberty
           to
           those
           long
           distressed
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           and
           just
           honour
           to
           himself
           ;
           and
           ,
           as
           credible
           information
           affirmed
           ,
           had
           sent
           a
           choyce
           body
           of
           horse
           to
           Gloucester
           ,
           to
           observe
           the
           motion
           of
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           and
           to
           attend
           the
           landing
           of
           his
           forces
           on
           this
           side
           the
           River
           Severn
           ,
           which
           hee
           could
           not
           doe
           without
           apparent
           danger
           .
           In
           which
           interim
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           that
           the
           Kings
           Garrison
           of
           Dudley
           Castle
           was
           shrewdly
           put
           to
           it
           :
           For
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           abroad
           plundering
           the
           Country
           therabout
           ,
           Captain
           Hunt
           sell
           upon
           a
           party
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           having
           slain
           some
           ,
           hee
           took
           many
           horse
           from
           them
           ,
           and
           divers
           prisoners
           whom
           hee
           carried
           with
           him
           to
           Warwick
           .
        
         
           Since
           which
           also
           (
           as
           wee
           were
           credibly
           informed
           )
           our
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           lighted
           on
           another
           party
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           after
           a
           brave
           conflict
           with
           them
           ,
           wherein
           divers
           of
           the
           Enemies
           were
           slain
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           they
           made
           them
           lesse
           in
           number
           by
           at
           least
           80
           horse
           than
           they
           were
           before
           .
           And
           shortly
           after
           this
           wee
           were
           ,
           for
           certain
           ,
           certified
           ,
           that
           the
           Governour
           of
           Stafford
           ,
           came
           up
           with
           a
           party
           of
           horse
           ,
           and
           gave
           an
           alarm
           to
           the
           Castle
           it self
           ;
           
           Whereupon
           the
           Enemy
           not
           enduring
           the
           affront
           ,
           drew
           forth
           into
           the
           field
           ,
           thinking
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           our
           party
           not
           to
           bee
           so
           strong
           as
           afterward
           they
           found
           it
           ;
           and
           to
           increase
           this
           their
           apprehension
           and
           conceit
           therein
           ,
           Colonell
           Ashburst
           politickly
           retreated
           ,
           on
           purpose
           to
           draw
           them
           from
           their
           place
           of
           refuge
           ,
           and
           to
           gaine
           more
           miles
           to
           follow
           the
           pursuite
           ;
           which
           by
           Gods
           mercy
           they
           resolutely
           intended
           .
           Now
           the
           Enemy
           (
           thinking
           all
           their
           own
           )
           came
           on
           as
           farre
           as
           Wolverhampton
           after
           him
           ,
           where
           the
           brave
           Colonell
           facing
           about
           and
           giving
           them
           a
           violent
           charge
           ,
           brake
           quite
           through
           them
           ,
           and
           charging
           them
           again
           ,
           hee
           absolutely
           routed
           them
           ,
           and
           took
           many
           prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           were
           2
           Captains
           ,
           3
           Leivtenants
           and
           other
           Officers
           ,
           about
           60
           horse
           ,
           and
           much
           Armes
           ,
           all
           which
           hee
           brought
           safely
           into
           Stafford
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           that
           much
           honoured
           Patriot
           Sir
           
             William
             Armyne
          
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           
           
             Henry
             Darley
          
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           that
           the
           Town
           of
           Carlile
           ,
           which
           had
           divers
           weeks
           been
           besieged
           by
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Scottish
           Army
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           the
           noble
           Earl
           of
           Callender
           ,
           was
           now
           surrendred
           to
           our
           said
           Brethren
           
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           upon
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           ;
           viz.
           in
           breif
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Glemham
          
           ,
           then
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           and
           his
           Souldiers
           should
           march
           with
           their
           Armes
           to
           Newark
           ,
           &c.
           
           But
           that
           they
           left
           behinde
           them
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           great
           store
           of
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           20
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           much
           other
           good
           provision
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           instant
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           ,
           that
           shortly
           after
           the
           good
           successe
           of
           our
           Shrewsbury
           forces
           ,
           in
           the
           taking
           of
           
           Caus-Castle
           ,
           
           forementioned
           ,
           valiant
           Colonell
           Mackworth
           marched
           to
           
           Shrawarden-Castle
           ,
           where
           ,
           after
           summons
           and
           some
           shot
           sent
           forth
           ,
           a
           parley
           was
           offered
           and
           accepted
           ,
           and
           the
           said
           Castle
           on
           conditions
           surrendred
           to
           him
           ,
           wherein
           they
           found
           some
           competent
           store
           of
           Armes
           ,
           one
           Drake
           ,
           and
           much
           other
           good
           provision
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemy
           therein
           being
           about
           300
           in
           number
           were
           sent
           away
           to
           Ludlow
           ,
           as
           they
           desired
           ,
           and
           our
           forces
           presently
           after
           this
           ,
           with
           valiant
           Colonell
           Mackworth
           marched
           to
           Higharchall
           Castle
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           ,
           
           wee
           had
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           the
           Right
           honourable
           and
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           and
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Major
           Generall
           Massey
           ,
           being
           happily
           conjoyned
           with
           their
           forces
           into
           one
           body
           at
           Branford
           ,
           they
           now
           marched
           forward
           to
           Taunton
           ,
           and
           understanding
           by
           their
           Scouts
           in
           what
           posture
           the
           Enemy
           was
           ;
           now
           a
           third
           time
           sate
           down
           about
           that
           notable
           eye-sore
           of
           theirs
           ,
           terribly
           maligned
           Taunton
           ,
           they
           advanced
           toward
           them
           ;
           But
           Goring
           hearing
           of
           Sir
           Thomas
           his
           approach
           ,
           drew
           off
           to
           Chard
           ,
           and
           not
           daring
           to
           fight
           drew
           off
           all
           his
           Army
           from
           before
           Taunton
           ,
           
           and
           marched
           quite
           away
           from
           them
           ,
           whereby
           that
           brave
           Town
           and
           the
           thousands
           of
           most
           precious
           Soules
           therein
           ,
           were
           now
           a
           third
           time
           (
           blessed
           bee
           the
           Lord
           )
           clearly
           set
           at
           Liberty
           from
           farther
           fear
           and
           danger
           of
           those
           their
           base
           and
           barbarous
           blood-thirsty
           Enemies
           ,
           who
           like
           devouring
           Locusts
           had
           lyen
           long
           lurking
           about
           their
           parts
           and
           quarters
           ,
           in
           greedy
           gaping
           hope
           every
           day
           to
           have
           eaten
           them
           up
           :
           But
           ,
           who
           being
           thus
           happily
           driven
           away
           ,
           the
           Country
           round
           about
           came
           in
           unto
           them
           most
           joyfully
           ,
           with
           all
           kinde
           of
           provisions
           in
           abundance
           ,
           
           whereby
           they
           had
           presently
           a
           most
           plentifull
           Market
           kept
           among
           them
           .
        
         
           The
           preservation
           of
           this
           Town
           ,
           was
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           of
           very
           great
           concernment
           and
           most
           worthily
           to
           bee
           accounted
           no
           lesse
           than
           a
           marveilous
           mercy
           from
           heaven
           ,
           and
           therefore
           to
           give
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           all
           due
           honour
           and
           praise
           for
           the
           same
           ;
           And
           withall
           wee
           may
           not
           neglect
           his
           instruments
           therein
           ,
           but
           in
           the
           next
           place
           highly
           
           praise
           and
           prize
           their
           love
           and
           labours
           ,
           especially
           heer
           also
           to
           make
           particular
           mention
           of
           the
           ever
           to
           bee
           honoured
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           who
           after
           so
           much
           hardship
           in
           Marches
           ,
           Siege
           ,
           and
           Battail
           ,
           
           in
           so
           short
           a
           time
           ,
           trod
           so
           much
           ground
           ,
           as
           to
           come
           so
           seasonably
           to
           the
           releif
           of
           so
           many
           brave
           spirited
           and
           undaunted
           resolved
           Souldiers
           and
           honest-hearted
           inhabitants
           ,
           who
           with
           so
           much
           difficulty
           (
           and
           in
           much
           want
           of
           necessaries
           )
           had
           maintained
           themselves
           and
           defended
           the
           Town
           against
           a
           very
           potent
           ,
           and
           most
           pestilent
           and
           blood-thirsty
           Atheisticall
           adversary
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           same
           time
           also
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           unto
           us
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Gloucestershire
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           being
           before
           Barkley
           Castle
           ,
           
           at
           a
           distance
           ,
           to
           keep
           in
           the
           Enemy
           from
           ranging
           abroad
           ,
           there
           being
           about
           15
           or
           16
           horse
           ,
           that
           were
           as
           Sentinels
           ,
           attending
           the
           Castle
           ;
           the
           Enemy
           prepared
           a
           party
           from
           within
           ,
           of
           about
           300
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           and
           came
           forth
           thinking
           to
           surprize
           the
           said
           Sentinells
           ;
           but
           those
           few
           horse
           discovering
           the
           Enemies
           approach
           unto
           them
           ,
           took
           the
           best
           advantage
           they
           possibly
           could
           ,
           and
           bravely
           defended
           themselves
           till
           the
           alarm
           came
           to
           the
           rest
           of
           their
           horse
           ,
           who
           thereupon
           came
           in
           speedily
           to
           their
           rescue
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           with
           much
           courage
           ,
           and
           routed
           them
           ,
           killed
           16
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           whereof
           2
           were
           forward
           Captains
           ,
           many
           were
           wounded
           ,
           and
           about
           40
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           Sir
           
             Charles
             Lucas
          
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           Castle
           was
           there
           in
           person
           in
           the
           fight
           ,
           and
           escaped
           with
           a
           wound
           ,
           as
           wee
           were
           informed
           ;
           wee
           took
           also
           at
           the
           same
           time
           30
           horse
           and
           upward
           ,
           and
           a
           100
           Armes
           ,
           and
           pursued
           the
           Enemy
           to
           the
           very
           Castle-gates
           ,
           and
           ,
           in
           this
           brave
           service
           ,
           wee
           lost
           not
           above
           3
           men
           .
           And
           thus
           wee
           see
           ,
           the
           Lord
           does
           great
           things
           for
           us
           every
           day
           ,
           ever
           magnified
           bee
           his
           name
           therein
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           12
           instant
           ,
           
           divers
           Gentlemen
           and
           others
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Westminster
           ,
           came
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           presented
           a
           petition
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           whole
           City
           of
           Westminster
           ,
           setting
           forth
           the
           great
           happinesse
           and
           priviledge
           they
           now
           enjoy
           by
           the
           care
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           unwearied
           paines
           of
           the
           Divines
           of
           the
           Assembly
           ,
           that
           preach
           the
           morning
           Lecture
           weekly
           at
           the
           Abbey
           in
           Westminster
           ,
           whereby
           many
           that
           lived
           in
           Darknesse
           and
           Ignorance
           for
           many
           yeares
           together
           doe
           now
           see
           the
           light
           of
           the
           Gospel
           more
           clearly
           and
           plainly
           than
           ever
           ,
           their
           humble
           suite
           to
           the
           House
           was
           ,
           that
           the
           said
           Ministers
           so
           preaching
           weekly
           ,
           viz.
           Dr.
           Stanton
           ,
           Mr.
           Marshall
           ,
           Mr.
           Nye
           ,
           Mr.
           Palmer
           ,
           Mr.
           
           Hill
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Whittaker
           ,
           may
           have
           a
           competent
           maintenance
           allowed
           them
           out
           of
           the
           Revenues
           of
           the
           late
           Dean
           and
           Chapter
           of
           the
           said
           Abbey
           ,
           that
           so
           they
           may
           in
           some
           measure
           bee
           enabled
           to
           subsist
           and
           encouraged
           to
           goe
           on
           in
           this
           great
           work
           of
           converting
           and
           bringing
           Soules
           daily
           nearer
           to
           God.
           After
           reading
           of
           this
           Petition
           and
           debate
           thereupon
           ,
           an
           Ordinance
           was
           read
           and
           Committed
           to
           a
           Committee
           ,
           for
           regulating
           the
           Colledge
           of
           Westminster
           ,
           after
           which
           the
           House
           gave
           Order
           ,
           the
           Petitioners
           should
           bee
           called
           in
           before
           the
           House
           ,
           where
           Mr.
           Speaker
           in
           the
           Name
           and
           by
           command
           of
           the
           whole
           House
           ,
           informed
           the
           Petitioners
           that
           the
           House
           had
           read
           and
           debated
           their
           Petition
           ,
           and
           had
           likewise
           read
           an
           Ordinance
           for
           regulating
           the
           Colledge
           of
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           had
           put
           them
           both
           in
           a
           way
           to
           their
           satisfaction
           ,
           and
           returned
           them
           the
           thanks
           of
           that
           House
           for
           their
           care
           and
           zeale
           for
           the
           publike
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           wee
           received
           certain
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           Abbington
           ,
           of
           the
           prosperous
           successe
           and
           brave
           exploits
           of
           our
           forces
           under
           the
           command
           of
           that
           most
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Commander
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           ;
           the
           substance
           of
           one
           of
           which
           Letters
           was
           to
           this
           effect
           .
           viz.
           
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               Presume
               you
               have
               already
               heard
               of
               the
               taking
               of
               65
               Wallingford
               Horses
               ,
               by
               our
               noble
               Major
               Generalls
               forces
               .
               Likewise
               ,
               how
               at
               Farrington
               wee
               took
               40
               more
               ,
               
               many
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               some
               of
               note
               .
               Since
               which
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               fell
               upon
               our
               New
               Garrison
               at
               
                 Gaunt
                 House
              
               ,
               with
               500
               horse
               and
               300
               foot
               ,
               and
               one
               peice
               of
               Ordnance
               ;
               they
               being
               forces
               drawn
               from
               
                 Oxford
                 ,
                 Woodstock
              
               ,
               and
               Farrington
               ,
               Commanded
               by
               Legge
               ,
               then
               ,
               Governour
               of
               Oxford
               ;
               they
               fell
               upon
               our
               horse
               quarters
               ,
               and
               began
               to
               drive
               away
               our
               Horse
               ,
               but
               a
               small
               party
               of
               our
               foot
               forces
               out
               of
               
                 Gaunt
                 Garrison
              
               ,
               beat
               them
               out
               of
               the
               grounds
               ,
               whiles
               our
               men
               had
               time
               to
               recover
               some
               of
               our
               horses
               again
               ,
               with
               which
               they
               pursued
               the
               Enemy
               above
               3
               miles
               ,
               recovered
               all
               their
               horse
               which
               the
               Enemy
               had
               gotten
               ,
               save
               a
               matter
               of
               3
               or
               4.
               killed
               10
               of
               them
               ,
               took
               14
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               30
               horse
               of
               theirs
               ,
               and
               this
               service
               they
               performed
               with
               lesse
               than
               20
               horse
               .
               Since
               which
               ,
               our
               horse
               joyned
               with
               them
               of
               
                 Gaunt
                 House
              
               ,
               fell
               into
               the
               quarters
               of
               a
               Regiment
               of
               the
               Kings
               ,
               which
               came
               to
               recruite
               the
               Kings
               Garrison
               at
               Radcot-Bridge
               ,
               where
               ours
               took
               70
               of
               the
               Enemies
               Horse
               ,
               the
               Colonells
               own
               Colours
               (
               himself
               escaping
               by
               wading
               over
               the
               water
               )
               together
               with
               some
               prisoners
               .
               And
               immediately
               upon
               this
               good
               successe
               they
               marched
               
               to
               Woodstock
               ,
               into
               the
               Enemies
               quarters
               ,
               there
               ,
               and
               took
               a
               Captain
               prisoner
               ,
               with
               5
               or
               6
               others
               ,
               and
               about
               30
               horse
               :
               And
               thus
               it
               pleased
               the
               Lord
               to
               prosper
               our
               forces
               in
               all
               their
               attempts
               ,
               and
               to
               enable
               them
               to
               come
               off
               ,
               still
               ,
               with
               little
               or
               no
               losse
               .
            
          
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           our
           most
           prudent
           and
           provident
           
             Parliamentary
             Statists
          
           ,
           having
           lately
           before
           deligated
           and
           chosen
           some
           of
           the
           Members
           of
           Both
           Houses
           ,
           to
           goe
           as
           their
           Commissioners
           to
           the
           Parliament
           then
           begun
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           
           with
           instructions
           given
           them
           by
           our
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           managing
           of
           affaires
           there
           ,
           in
           a
           reciprocall
           form
           (
           for
           the
           firmer
           combining
           of
           mutuall
           love
           ,
           and
           the
           fairlyer
           carrying
           on
           of
           the
           affaires
           of
           
             Both
             Kingdomes
          
           ,
           with
           full
           content
           on
           both
           sides
           )
           as
           our
           loving
           brethren
           the
           Scots
           ,
           have
           their
           Commissioners
           residing
           heer
           constantly
           with
           our
           Parliament
           in
           England
           ;
           the
           names
           of
           which
           Commissioners
           nominated
           and
           appointed
           to
           go
           thither
           ,
           were
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Wharton
           ,
           for
           the
           
             House
             of
             Peers
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Vane
          
           ,
           Senior
           ;
           Sir
           
             William
             Armyne
          
           ;
           Mr.
           Darley
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Goodwin
           for
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           .
           And
           reverend
           Mr.
           Marshall
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Strong
           ,
           Members
           of
           the
           Assembly
           of
           Divines
           ,
           were
           ordered
           to
           goe
           along
           with
           them
           .
           So
           also
           there
           was
           a
           Committee
           of
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ordered
           to
           bee
           resident
           with
           the
           Army
           of
           our
           Brethren
           the
           Scots
           ,
           then
           ,
           in
           Worcestershire
           ,
           to
           farther
           their
           advances
           for
           the
           benefit
           and
           safety
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           (
           if
           the
           Lords
           will
           bee
           so
           )
           to
           shorten
           the
           lingering
           plague
           of
           the
           Sword
           among
           us
           ;
           The
           names
           of
           this
           Committee
           ,
           thus
           nominated
           to
           bee
           with
           the
           Scots
           Army
           were
           ;
           the
           Earle
           of
           and
           the
           Lord
           Mountague
           ,
           for
           the
           
             House
             of
             Peers
          
           ;
           and
           Sir
           
             John
             Cabell
          
           ,
           Mr.
           Purefoy
           ,
           Mr.
           Salway
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Baynton
           ,
           for
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           .
        
         
           And
           ,
           now
           ,
           about
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           wee
           had
           certain
           and
           comfortable
           intelligence
           ,
           that
           about
           the
           9
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           ,
           being
           Wednesday
           ,
           active
           ,
           honest
           ,
           and
           most
           valiant
           Major
           Generall
           Massie
           ,
           being
           sent
           forth
           ,
           by
           our
           most
           noble
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           ,
           about
           5000.
           besides
           foot
           ;
           
           had
           the
           honour
           of
           giving
           the
           first
           blow
           of
           a
           most
           famous
           and
           victorious
           skirmish
           ,
           and
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           at
           or
           about
           Lang-port
           ;
           which
           very
           blow
           made
           the
           Soule
           and
           Spirit
           of
           the
           advers
           Army
           to
           tremble
           ,
           and
           faint
           ,
           and
           flye
           away
           .
           For
           ,
           
           hee
           instantly
           fell
           upon
           about
           2000
           of
           Gorings
           horse
           in
           Ilmore
           ,
           who
           ,
           as
           soon
           as
           our
           men
           came
           in
           sight
           of
           them
           ,
           ran
           away
           ,
           in
           great
           fear
           and
           confusion
           ,
           and
           Major
           Generall
           Massies
           forces
           followed
           and
           pursued
           them
           almost
           to
           their
           very
           Garrison
           of
           Lang-port
           ,
           wher
           
           their
           foot
           were
           all
           quartered
           ,
           and
           their
           horse
           at
           Abersoil
           ,
           and
           the
           parts
           adjacent
           ;
           
           In
           which
           first
           blow
           of
           this
           famous
           defeat
           ,
           this
           noble
           Major
           Generall
           took
           at
           least
           5
           or
           600
           horse
           ,
           about
           300
           prisoners
           ,
           whereof
           were
           2
           Majors
           ,
           6
           Captains
           ,
           9
           Colours
           ,
           and
           slew
           above
           20
           in
           the
           place
           ;
           The
           Enemy
           in
           this
           their
           hasty
           retreat
           ,
           or
           rather
           plain
           flight
           from
           our
           men
           ,
           still
           cut
           up
           the
           Bridges
           as
           they
           past
           ,
           which
           our
           men
           ,
           notwithstanding
           ,
           made
           up
           as
           fast
           as
           they
           brake
           them
           down
           ;
           
           for
           ,
           politick
           Major
           Generall
           Massie
           had
           2
           Regiments
           of
           Dragoones
           ,
           which
           rode
           with
           Spades
           and
           Pickaxes
           ,
           and
           a
           third
           also
           with
           pallisadoes
           for
           these
           very
           purposes
           .
        
         
           On
           
             Thursday
             ,
             July
          
           the
           10.
           our
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           by
           3
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           drew
           out
           that
           part
           of
           the
           Army
           ,
           which
           hee
           had
           with
           him
           into
           
             Sutton
             fields
          
           ,
           the
           rest
           continuing
           with
           Major
           Generall
           Massie
           ,
           on
           the
           other
           side
           of
           the
           River
           ;
           the
           Generall
           had
           with
           him
           7
           Regiments
           of
           Horse
           ;
           
           Viz.
           his
           own
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwells
           ,
           Colonell
           Whaleyes
           ,
           Colonell
           Vermudens
           ,
           Colon.
           Graves
           ,
           Colon.
           Riches
           ,
           Colon.
           Fleetwoods
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Butlers
           ,
           which
           scarse
           made
           2800
           horse
           ;
           hee
           had
           all
           his
           foot
           with
           him
           ,
           save
           the
           Musketteers
           of
           3
           Regiments
           .
           Our
           Signall
           word
           was
           ,
           
             God
             with
             us
          
           .
           The
           Enemies
           word
           was
           ,
           Bristoll
           .
           Early
           also
           the
           same
           morning
           the
           Enemy
           drew
           into
           the
           field
           and
           about
           7
           of
           the
           clock
           had
           made
           themselves
           Masters
           of
           a
           passe
           ,
           
           which
           lay
           in
           the
           midst
           between
           our
           body
           and
           theirs
           ,
           being
           the
           onely
           way
           for
           our
           men
           to
           make
           way
           to
           fall
           upon
           them
           ,
           where
           there
           could
           not
           march
           above
           4
           a
           brest
           ,
           and
           up
           to
           the
           belly
           in
           water
           ,
           and
           their
           horses
           ready
           to
           swim
           ,
           in
           no
           little
           danger
           as
           they
           past
           on
           ,
           and
           in
           which
           place
           the
           Enemy
           did
           both
           front
           and
           flank
           them
           on
           both
           sides
           (
           and
           therfore
           you
           may
           easily
           judge
           what
           a
           hard
           task
           they
           were
           put
           unto
           )
           and
           in
           this
           posture
           they
           stood
           till
           about
           11
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           
           they
           having
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           sent
           away
           most
           of
           their
           Ammunition
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ,
           
           led
           horses
           and
           other
           Lumber
           to
           Bridgewater
           ,
           fearing
           (
           it
           seemed
           )
           to
           stand
           to
           the
           Battle
           ,
           having
           been
           so
           much
           discouraged
           by
           the
           defeat
           given
           them
           by
           valiant
           Massie
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           on
           the
           day
           before
           .
           Now
           ,
           when
           as
           Generall
           Fairfaxes
           forlornes
           marched
           nigh
           the
           Enemy
           (
           they
           having
           divided
           themselves
           on
           the
           hill
           ,
           
           on
           which
           they
           stood
           ,
           into
           severall
           divisions
           and
           squadrons
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           )
           our
           foot
           fired
           upon
           them
           in
           Vollies
           ,
           and
           our
           Ordnance
           played
           so
           quick
           and
           sure
           ,
           that
           the
           Enemy
           were
           soon
           routed
           ,
           and
           seemed
           as
           in
           a
           maze
           ,
           not
           knowing
           which
           way
           to
           fly
           ,
           to
           avoid
           the
           execution
           of
           our
           Cannon
           ,
           yet
           all
           this
           while
           they
           
           maintained
           the
           passage
           ,
           which
           was
           in
           hot
           dispute
           between
           them
           and
           us
           ,
           yet
           at
           last
           within
           an
           houre
           or
           thereabout
           ,
           wee
           ,
           though
           with
           difficulty
           gained
           it
           ,
           and
           sent
           horse
           to
           second
           our
           foot
           .
           Major
           Bethel
           ,
           
           with
           his
           troop
           only
           ,
           went
           on
           in
           the
           first
           place
           ,
           being
           to
           go
           up
           a
           steep
           hill
           to
           charge
           ;
           by
           that
           time
           that
           hee
           came
           neer
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           drew
           on
           in
           a
           vast
           body
           of
           Horse
           against
           him
           ,
           and
           had
           also
           Musketteirs
           in
           a
           hedge
           ,
           which
           did
           flank
           him
           ,
           and
           somewhat
           front
           him
           also
           ,
           yet
           this
           brave
           Major
           managed
           the
           charge
           with
           such
           gallantry
           ,
           that
           hee
           routed
           2
           of
           their
           divisions
           of
           about
           400.
           received
           the
           charge
           of
           the
           third
           division
           ,
           both
           in
           front
           and
           flank
           ,
           but
           at
           last
           being
           over-powered
           by
           reason
           of
           their
           numbers
           increasing
           upon
           him
           ,
           hee
           bravely
           retyred
           to
           the
           Generalls
           Regiment
           ,
           which
           was
           not
           farre
           behinde
           him
           ;
           
           and
           Colonell
           Desborough
           ,
           with
           the
           Generalls
           Troops
           ,
           sheltered
           him
           by
           his
           flank
           ,
           and
           charged
           up
           himself
           with
           about
           200
           horse
           ,
           and
           dispersed
           and
           scattered
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           gave
           freedome
           thereby
           for
           all
           our
           horse
           and
           foot
           to
           draw
           into
           bodies
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           enemy
           fell
           to
           plain
           running
           ,
           not
           being
           able
           to
           endure
           the
           charge
           .
           The
           Generall
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           ,
           and
           some
           other
           Officers
           ,
           being
           on
           the
           hill
           at
           this
           charge
           ,
           commended
           it
           for
           as
           brave
           and
           resolute
           a
           peice
           of
           service
           as
           any
           they
           had
           seen
           performed
           since
           the
           beginning
           of
           these
           warres
           ;
           
           Our
           men
           having
           thus
           put
           the
           Enemy
           to
           flight
           ,
           pursued
           them
           within
           4
           miles
           of
           Bridgewater
           ;
           And
           in
           the
           flight
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           passing
           through
           their
           own
           Garrison
           of
           Langport
           ,
           most
           mischeivously
           and
           desperately
           fired
           the
           Town
           at
           the
           Bridge
           end
           ,
           
           to
           hinder
           our
           men
           in
           the
           pursuite
           ;
           but
           renowned
           Leivt
           .
           Gen.
           Cromwell
           himself
           ,
           and
           his
           resolute
           Souldiers
           undauntedly
           resolved
           to
           passe
           through
           fire
           (
           as
           renowned
           Massie
           had
           before
           ,
           through
           water
           ,
           as
           was
           fore-mentioned
           )
           after
           them
           ;
           and
           so
           through
           the
           midst
           of
           Lang-port
           they
           passed
           ,
           although
           the
           fire
           was
           flaming
           very
           hot
           on
           both
           sides
           of
           them
           ,
           there
           being
           about
           20
           houses
           in
           all
           burnt
           down
           .
           And
           heer
           mee
           thinks
           ,
           I
           cannot
           but
           take
           speciall
           notice
           of
           the
           faithfullnesse
           of
           our
           good
           God
           ,
           in
           all
           his
           holy
           and
           righteous
           promises
           ,
           which
           to
           his
           children
           as
           they
           are
           alwayes
           in
           
             Christ
             ,
             yea
             and
             Amen
          
           :
           so
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           in
           a
           speciall
           and
           most
           peculiar
           manner
           ,
           that
           faithfull
           promise
           of
           his
           by
           the
           Prophet
           Isaiah
           ,
           was
           most
           exactly
           heer
           fulfilled
           to
           these
           his
           Saints
           and
           Christian
           Souldiers
           .
           
             When
             thou
             possest
             through
             the
             waters
             I
             will
             bee
             with
             thee
             ,
          
           
           
             and
             through
             the
             rivers
             ,
             they
             shall
             not
             overflow
             thee
             .
             When
             thou
             also
             passest
             through
             the
             fire
             ,
             thou
             shalt
             not
             bee
             burnt
             ,
             neither
             shall
             the
             flame
             kindle
             upon
             thee
             ;
             for
             I
             am
             the
             Lord
             thy
             God
             ,
             the
             holy
             one
             of
             
             Israel
             ,
             and
             thy
             Saviour
             .
          
           O
           the
           most
           particular
           and
           exact
           performance
           of
           this
           good
           word
           of
           God
           heer
           ,
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           to
           these
           his
           faithfull
           ones
           .
           Even
           to
           wonder
           and
           admiration
           .
        
         
           And
           thus
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           give
           us
           a
           glorious
           day
           of
           it
           ,
           by
           this
           so
           famous
           a
           defeat
           ,
           
           and
           apparent
           Victory
           ;
           Let
           the
           glory
           thereof
           bee
           ascribed
           primarily
           to
           our
           good
           God
           ,
           as
           to
           the
           Authour
           and
           giver
           of
           all
           Victories
           ;
           And
           in
           the
           next
           place
           ,
           to
           his
           pious
           ,
           prudent
           ,
           and
           valiant
           instruments
           ,
           our
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Massie
           ,
           and
           Leivtenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           those
           valiant
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           were
           deeply
           ingaged
           therein
           .
        
         
           
             A
             true
             and
             perfect
             List
             of
             the
             slain
             ,
             prisoners
             ,
             and
             prizes
             taken
             from
             the
             Enemy
             in
             this
             famous
             defeat
             .
          
           
             
               
                 Slain
                 .
              
               
                 Gorings
                 Quartermaster
                 Generall
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Gorings
                 Quartermaster
                 Generall
                 of
                 Foot.
                 
              
               
                 60
                 Officers
                 ,
                 that
                 were
                 buried
                 about
                 Weston
                 ,
                 whereof
                 some
                 very
                 eminent
                 men
                 .
              
               
                 200
                 that
                 were
                 left
                 dead
                 upon
                 the
                 place
                 ,
                 whereof
                 many
                 Officers
                 ,
                 100.
                 or
                 very
                 nigh
                 ,
                 drowned
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Wounded
                 .
              
               
                 Goring
                 himself
                 had
                 a
                 cut
                 with
                 a
                 Sword
                 over
                 the
                 eare
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Thomas
                   Aston
                
                 ,
                 and
                 3
                 or
                 4
                 Knights
                 more
                 wounded
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Taken
                 Prisoners
                 .
              
               
                 Leivtenant
                 General
                 
                   Blothridge
                   ,
                   alias
                   Bertridge
                
                 ,
                 Leivtenant
                 Generall
                 of
                 the
                 Ordnance
                 .
              
               
                 Colon.
                 Slingsby
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Colon.
                 Hunningham
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Leivten
                 .
                 Col.
                 Standish
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Leivten
                 .
                 Col.
                 Gamble
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 3
                 Majors
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 4
                 Captains
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 11
                 Leivtenants
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 20
                 Cornets
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Colonels
                 ,
                 Leivtenant
                 Colonels
                 ,
                 Majors
                 ,
                 Captains
                 ,
                 and
                 Officers
                 of
                 Foot
                 ,
                 have
                 not
                 yet
                 sent
                 in
                 their
                 Lists
                 ,
                 save
                 onely
                 3
                 of
                 the
                 Captaines
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 60
                 Inferiour
                 Officers
                 at
                 least
                 .
              
               
                 1900
                 Prisoners
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Taken
                 besides
                 .
              
               
                 35
                 Colours
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 21
                 Colours
                 of
                 Foot.
                 
              
               
                 2
                 Field
                 peices
                 .
              
               
                 4000
                 and
                 odde
                 Armes
                 .
              
               
                 3
                 Cart-load
                 of
                 Ammunition
                 .
              
               
                 3
                 Cart-load
                 of
                 other
                 purchase
                 .
              
               
                 2000
                 Horse
                 taken
                 and
                 above
                 .
              
               
                 Diverse
                 Armes
                 both
                 of
                 Horse
                 and
                 Foot
                 ,
                 daily
                 found
                 in
                 the
                 ditches
                 ,
                 which
                 the
                 enemy
                 threw
                 away
                 when
                 they
                 fled
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Camp
                 Wh●res
                 fled
                 away
                 th●row
                 the
                 hedges
                 .
              
               
                 700
                 of
                 those
                 that
                 are
                 taken
                 ,
                 petition
                 
                 to
                 serve
                 the
                 Parliament
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 The
                 losse
                 on
                 our
                 part
                 .
              
               
                 2
                 Reformado
                 Captains
                 slain
                 .
              
               
                 Major
                 Bethells
                 thumbe
                 and
                 fore-fingers
                 shattered
                 .
              
               
                 Colon.
                 Butlers
                 Captain
                 Leivtenant
                 slain
                 .
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Cook
                 shot
                 on
                 the
                 mouth
                 slightly
                 on
                 his
                 upper
                 lip
                 .
              
               
                 4
                 or
                 5
                 of
                 Bethels
                 Troop
                 slain
                 ,
                 and
                 about
                 16
                 of
                 his
                 Troop
                 wounded
                 ,
                 and
                 very
                 few
                 more
                 killed
                 on
                 our
                 side
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           Ordered
           ,
           upon
           the
           happy
           intelligence
           of
           this
           famous
           Victory
           ,
           that
           200
           pound
           should
           bee
           given
           to
           valiant
           Major
           Bethell
           for
           his
           speciall
           service
           in
           this
           brave
           fight
           ;
           
           And
           two
           good
           horses
           to
           bee
           given
           to
           valiant
           and
           virtuous
           Major
           Harrison
           ,
           who
           brought
           the
           news
           thereof
           .
        
         
           And
           especially
           (
           as
           was
           most
           boundenly
           fit
           )
           our
           most
           renowned
           Worthies
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           Ordered
           and
           appointed
           that
           a
           solemn
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           should
           bee
           celebrated
           for
           the
           Lords
           exceeding
           great
           mercy
           and
           goodnesse
           unto
           us
           ;
           the
           Copy
           of
           which
           their
           Order
           ,
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           their
           authority
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     Die
                     Lunae
                     14
                     Julii
                     .
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   ORdered
                   by
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   Assembled
                   ,
                   that
                   Tuesday
                   being
                   the
                   22
                   of
                   this
                   instant
                   July
                   ,
                   shall
                   bee
                   set
                   apart
                   for
                   a
                   publike
                   day
                   of
                   Thanksgiving
                   to
                   Almighty
                   God
                   ,
                   in
                   all
                   Churches
                   and
                   Chappels
                   through
                   the
                   whole
                   Kingdom
                   under
                   the
                   power
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   for
                   the
                   great
                   and
                   glorious
                   Victory
                   obtained
                   by
                   the
                   Parliaments
                   forces
                   ,
                   under
                   the
                   command
                   of
                   Sir
                   
                     Thomas
                     Fairfax
                  
                   ,
                   on
                   the
                   Enemies
                   forces
                   in
                   the
                   West
                   :
                   And
                   that
                   on
                   the
                   same
                   day
                   ,
                   the
                   Ministers
                   doe
                   likewise
                   take
                   notice
                   of
                   the
                   great
                   mercy
                   of
                   God
                   in
                   preserving
                   the
                   City
                   of
                   London
                   ,
                   during
                   the
                   sitting
                   of
                   this
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   from
                   the
                   infection
                   of
                   the
                   Plague
                   ,
                   and
                   that
                   this
                   order
                   bee
                   printed
                   and
                   published
                   .
                
                 
                   Ordered
                   by
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   assembled
                   in
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   That
                   the
                   Committee
                   of
                   the
                   severall
                   Counties
                   doe
                   take
                   care
                   that
                   the
                   Order
                   for
                   a
                   publick
                   day
                   of
                   Thanksgiving
                   on
                   Tuesday
                   sevennight
                   bee
                   dispersed
                   to
                   the
                   severall
                   Parishes
                   in
                   the
                   respective
                   Counties
                   ;
                   And
                   that
                   the
                   Counties
                   doe
                   keep
                   the
                   same
                   day
                   ;
                   And
                   that
                   the
                   Members
                   of
                   this
                   House
                   that
                   serve
                   for
                   the
                   severall
                   Counties
                   doe
                   send
                   these
                   Orders
                   to
                   the
                   respective
                   Committees
                   accordingly
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
         
           And
           now
           all
           that
           I
           shall
           adde
           for
           the
           farther
           illustration
           of
           the
           just
           praise
           and
           glory
           of
           God
           ,
           
           touching
           this
           famous
           fight
           and
           glorious
           Victory
           ,
           shall
           bee
           onely
           these
           few
           serious
           and
           materiall
           Observations
           upon
           the
           same
           .
        
         
           First
           ,
           
           that
           had
           not
           God
           made
           our
           Souldiers
           forget
           all
           their
           wearinesse
           ,
           and
           many
           other
           former
           and
           present
           difficulties
           ,
           and
           so
           hasted
           this
           famous
           work
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           had
           certainly
           been
           re-inforced
           with
           at
           least
           5000
           Welsh
           foot
           ,
           whereof
           1500
           were
           already
           come
           over
           Severn
           at
           that
           time
           .
        
         
           Secondly
           ,
           
           Greenvile
           ,
           that
           vile
           Apostate
           ,
           and
           perfidious
           fugitive
           ,
           had
           undoubtedly
           brought
           down
           as
           many
           out
           of
           Cornwall
           ,
           with
           all
           whom
           wee
           must
           of
           necessity
           have
           buckled
           joyntly
           together
           ,
           and
           so
           have
           undergone
           farre
           greater
           difficulty
           .
        
         
           Thirdly
           ,
           that
           now
           wee
           having
           thus
           happily
           dissipated
           and
           scattered
           this
           great
           Army
           of
           his
           Majesties
           then
           in
           beeing
           ,
           
           not
           an
           Army
           is
           left
           unto
           him
           ,
           in
           any
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           but
           such
           as
           may
           bee
           ,
           with
           an
           ordinary
           active
           power
           ,
           still
           scattered
           and
           discomfitted
           ,
           and
           soon
           (
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           )
           bee
           brought
           to
           nothing
           .
        
         
           Fourthly
           ,
           
           that
           if
           the
           Clubmen
           (
           then
           risen
           up
           in
           Armes
           in
           those
           Counties
           ,
           and
           whereof
           I
           shall
           speak
           more
           particularly
           anon
           )
           joyn
           with
           us
           ,
           now
           after
           this
           admirable
           successe
           ,
           they
           also
           may
           all
           suddenly
           bee
           at
           quiet
           ,
           and
           quickly
           see
           good
           dayes
           ,
           and
           the
           West
           all
           ours
           .
        
         
           Fifthly
           ,
           
           I
           heer
           also
           desire
           Gods
           people
           ,
           with
           mee
           ,
           to
           take
           speciall
           notice
           of
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generalls
           wisdome
           ,
           valour
           ,
           and
           unparallelled
           expedition
           in
           this
           whole
           service
           ,
           ever
           since
           hee
           first
           began
           it
           ;
           and
           that
           (
           according
           to
           the
           rules
           of
           Warre
           )
           the
           honour
           of
           all
           (
           next
           under
           our
           most
           great
           and
           glorious
           Lord
           God
           )
           is
           cheifly
           due
           to
           him
           ;
           and
           that
           it
           is
           most
           clear
           ,
           that
           his
           
             rare
             Discipline
          
           and
           
             sweet
             Harmony
          
           with
           his
           forces
           ,
           with
           Gods
           blessing
           thereon
           hath
           been
           his
           Crown
           .
        
         
           Sixthly
           ,
           
           consider
           the
           place
           where
           this
           defeat
           was
           given
           ,
           viz.
           a
           poore
           opprest
           Country
           ,
           and
           that
           in
           the
           remote
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           that
           so
           from
           the
           one
           end
           of
           the
           Land
           to
           the
           other
           ,
           wee
           and
           all
           they
           may
           see
           and
           know
           that
           God
           is
           for
           us
           and
           with
           us
           ;
           and
           it
           was
           also
           neer
           the
           place
           where
           the
           remaining
           part
           of
           the
           Enemy
           lay
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           a
           mercy
           to
           bee
           neer
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           that
           in
           a
           conquering
           way
           ,
           too
           ;
           and
           not
           to
           bee
           forced
           to
           goe
           and
           seek
           him
           up
           and
           down
           .
        
         
           Seventhly
           ,
           
           consider
           the
           persons
           by
           whom
           God
           gave
           this
           victory
           ,
           
           namely
           (
           as
           I
           touched
           before
           in
           our
           famous
           Naseby
           fight
           )
           that
           despised
           Army
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           scorn
           and
           by-word
           of
           many
           ,
           both
           seeming
           friends
           and
           open
           foes
           ,
           of
           whom
           ,
           O
           ,
           said
           some
           ,
           
             They
             'le
             never
             fight
             ,
             being
             fearfull
             young
             Souldiers
             .
          
           O
           ,
           sayes
           another
           ,
           
             You
             will
             quickly
             see
             an
             end
             of
             this
             poore
             New-Modelled
             Army
             ,
             I
             warrant
             you
             .
          
           Alas
           ,
           alas
           ,
           sayes
           a
           third
           ,
           
             There
             is
             no
             worth
             in
             any
             of
             them
             all
             ,
             onely
             they
             pretend
             Religion
             ,
             forsooth
             ,
             but
             there
             is
             not
             a
             good
             Souldier
             among
             them
             ,
             and
             therfore
             they
             shall
             never
             bee
             able
             to
             stand
             against
             the
             Kings
             brave
             Army
             ,
             of
             old
             ,
             able
             ,
             experienced
             Souldiers
             .
          
           Thus
           ,
           they
           proudly
           ,
           presumptuously
           ,
           yea
           ,
           most
           foolishly
           ,
           
             despised
             the
             day
             of
             small
             things
             .
          
           And
           forgate
           ,
           that
           ,
           of
           wise
           Solomon
           ,
           That
           
             the
             race
             was
             not
             to
             the
             swift
             ,
             nor
             the
             battle
             to
             the
             rider
             .
          
        
         
           Eightly
           ,
           
           and
           lastly
           ,
           take
           notice
           to
           what
           persons
           God
           had
           given
           the
           benefit
           of
           this
           blessed
           Victory
           ,
           namely
           (
           that
           though
           indeed
           ,
           it
           must
           needs
           bee
           granted
           and
           with
           comfort
           recorded
           ,
           it
           was
           and
           is
           the
           most
           religious
           and
           praying
           Army
           that
           ever
           this
           Kingdome
           beheld
           ,
           yet
           mixed
           with
           very
           many
           wicked
           concomitants
           ,
           and
           rude
           and
           irreligious
           coadjutors
           ,
           as
           instruments
           therein
           )
           yet
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           in
           generall
           )
           for
           us
           ,
           in
           this
           Kingdome
           ,
           who
           are
           a
           people
           most
           unfit
           for
           ,
           most
           unworthy
           of
           such
           and
           so
           rare
           mercies
           ,
           who
           have
           not
           yet
           repented
           us
           of
           our
           former
           abominations
           ;
           Yea
           ,
           who
           as
           much
           as
           in
           us
           is
           ,
           refuse
           our
           own
           mercies
           ,
           had
           not
           God
           thus
           freely
           loved
           us
           .
           And
           therefore
           ,
           O
           what
           infinite
           and
           ineffable
           praise
           and
           thanksgivings
           are
           due
           to
           our
           God
           ,
           who
           thus
           continually
           heales
           our
           backslidings
           ,
           and
           loves
           us
           thus
           freely
           !
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           to
           perform
           my
           promise
           concerning
           the
           
             Western
             Club-men
          
           ,
           a
           disorderly
           rable
           ,
           
           and
           rude
           company
           of
           
             Mongrell
             Malignants
          
           ,
           and
           rotten-hearted
           nauseous
           Newtrals
           ,
           now
           about
           this
           time
           ,
           and
           lately
           before
           risen
           up
           in
           the
           West
           ;
           Of
           whom
           ,
           I
           confesse
           ,
           I
           have
           hitherto
           made
           no
           mention
           ,
           nor
           of
           their
           basenesse
           ,
           obstinacy
           ,
           and
           insolency
           ;
           both
           those
           of
           
             Wilts
             ,
             Dorsetshire
          
           ,
           and
           Sommersetshire
           ,
           because
           I
           looked
           on
           them
           ,
           as
           on
           a
           rude
           and
           undigested
           body
           of
           tergiversatious
           Batts
           ,
           and
           impious
           Atheisticall
           heathens
           ,
           worshipping
           the
           Sunrising
           ,
           
           and
           frighted
           at
           the
           Setting
           of
           it
           :
           Who
           now
           seeing
           the
           rising
           of
           this
           Sun
           of
           Victory
           in
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Horizon
          
           ,
           especially
           the
           Sommersetshire
           Clubmen
           ,
           who
           indeed
           ,
           at
           the
           very
           first
           seemed
           to
           bee
           somewhat
           active
           Clubbers
           against
           
             Hopton
             ,
             Stowell
          
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           those
           Royalists
           ,
           and
           
             Roysterly
             incendiaries
          
           ,
           of
           the
           Western
           parts
           :
           They
           now
           all
           began
           to
           appear
           for
           victorious
           Fairfax
           ;
           and
           besides
           about
           80
           of
           Gorings
           forces
           ,
           whom
           they
           had
           seized
           upon
           ,
           and
           disarmed
           before
           this
           fight
           ,
           they
           brought
           along
           with
           them
           ;
           
           who
           willingly
           also
           offered
           their
           service
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           And
           after
           this
           they
           brought
           in
           many
           others
           of
           Gorings
           men
           prisoners
           to
           our
           forces
           ,
           and
           did
           other
           good
           service
           and
           stiffe
           execution
           against
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           where-ever
           they
           fastned
           on
           them
           .
        
         
           Upon
           the
           22
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           the
           publike
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           for
           the
           good
           successe
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Army
           at
           Lang-port
           ,
           was
           according
           to
           Order
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           
           fore-mentioned
           ,
           solemnly
           celebrated
           in
           all
           the
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           in
           London
           ,
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           within
           the
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           ;
           And
           the
           Collections
           and
           contributions
           ,
           gathered
           that
           day
           ,
           in
           all
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           aforesaid
           ,
           were
           for
           the
           releif
           of
           our
           distressed
           brethren
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           to
           refresh
           in
           some
           present
           measure
           ,
           their
           afflicted
           loynes
           .
        
         
           And
           in
           the
           evening
           of
           that
           day
           ,
           after
           the
           performance
           of
           the
           publike
           and
           private
           holy
           duties
           thereof
           to
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           ,
           other
           externall
           expressions
           of
           joy
           and
           thankfulnesse
           ,
           were
           performed
           also
           all
           over
           the
           City
           ,
           
             ringing
             of
             Bells
          
           ,
           and
           making
           of
           Bonfires
           ,
           especially
           in
           Cheapside
           ,
           whither
           a
           great
           many
           of
           Popish
           pictures
           ,
           Crucifixes
           ,
           Images
           ,
           Popish
           Books
           ,
           and
           such
           like
           paultry
           Romish
           trumpery
           ,
           which
           ,
           not
           long
           before
           ,
           I
           told
           you
           ,
           were
           taken
           in
           Long-Acre
           ,
           were
           now
           brought
           ,
           and
           just
           in
           the
           place
           where
           the
           
             guilded
             gaudy
             Crosse
          
           formerly
           stood
           ,
           were
           in
           a
           mighty
           Bonfire
           built
           up
           with
           firpoles
           ,
           and
           faggots
           ,
           burnt
           to
           ashes
           ,
           in
           the
           presence
           of
           multitudes
           of
           people
           ,
           triumphing
           at
           the
           sight
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           Upon
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           ,
           came
           another
           most
           happy
           and
           plentifull
           increase
           of
           our
           comfort
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           to
           London
           ,
           of
           the
           certain
           taking
           of
           one
           part
           of
           the
           strong
           Town
           of
           Bridgewater
           ,
           by
           our
           most
           renowned
           and
           heroick-hearted
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           forces
           ;
           
           and
           immediately
           after
           of
           the
           totall
           taking
           thereof
           by
           storm
           ;
           The
           exact
           manner
           whereof
           I
           have
           heer
           thought
           fit
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           fuller
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           to
           insert
           and
           set
           down
           ,
           in
           a
           Letter
           sent
           by
           a
           worthy
           Gentleman
           of
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Army
           ,
           who
           was
           a
           speciall
           actor
           in
           the
           Service
           ,
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 To
                 the
                 Honourable
                 
                   William
                   Lenthall
                
                 Esquire
                 ,
                 Speaker
                 to
                 the
                 House
                 of
                 Commons
                 .
              
               
                 
                   SIR
                   ,
                
              
               
                 I
                 Writ
                 to
                 you
                 formerly
                 ,
                 of
                 the
                 late
                 Battaile
                 with
                 Goring
                 ,
                 and
                 of
                 the
                 taking
                 of
                 Lang-port
                 and
                 Burrough
                 ,
                 two
                 Garrisons
                 of
                 the
                 Enemy
                 ;
                 since
                 which
                 time
                 ,
                 the
                 Army
                 hath
                 blocked
                 up
                 Bridgewater
                 ,
                 in
                 
                 nature
                 of
                 a
                 siege
                 ,
                 and
                 yet
                 have
                 refreshed
                 themselves
                 ,
                 being
                 necessitated
                 to
                 lie
                 still
                 (
                 if
                 no
                 Enemy
                 had
                 been
                 neer
                 )
                 till
                 our
                 money
                 came
                 up
                 ,
                 which
                 arrived
                 here
                 on
                 Wednesday
                 ;
                 and
                 the
                 Army
                 ,
                 Horse
                 and
                 Foot
                 ,
                 being
                 Mustered
                 ,
                 were
                 paid
                 on
                 Friday
                 and
                 Saturday
                 ,
                 the
                 rest
                 this
                 day
                 .
                 But
                 Action
                 being
                 most
                 proper
                 for
                 this
                 Army
                 ,
                 in
                 order
                 to
                 settling
                 the
                 peace
                 of
                 this
                 Kingdom
                 ;
                 the
                 Generall
                 in
                 pursuance
                 of
                 his
                 first
                 opinion
                 moved
                 again
                 to
                 storm
                 the
                 Town
                 (
                 for
                 that
                 hee
                 was
                 certainly
                 informed
                 they
                 had
                 Victualls
                 ,
                 and
                 would
                 bee
                 a
                 work
                 of
                 time
                 to
                 gain
                 it
                 )
                 It
                 was
                 unanimously
                 (
                 at
                 last
                 )
                 agreed
                 unto
                 ,
                 that
                 is
                 ,
                 to
                 storm
                 it
                 ,
                 this
                 morning
                 about
                 two
                 of
                 the
                 clock
                 .
                 Yesterday
                 being
                 the
                 Lords
                 day
                 ,
                 Mr.
                 Peters
                 in
                 the
                 forenoon
                 ,
                 and
                 Mr.
                 Bolls
                 in
                 the
                 afternoon
                 applyed
                 themselves
                 to
                 the
                 encouragement
                 of
                 the
                 Souldiers
                 on
                 any
                 design
                 they
                 went
                 about
                 ,
                 to
                 look
                 upon
                 Christ
                 in
                 all
                 their
                 actions
                 ,
                 and
                 to
                 bee
                 valiant
                 in
                 his
                 Cause
                 ;
                 and
                 about
                 7
                 at
                 night
                 our
                 Foot
                 being
                 drawn
                 out
                 ,
                 and
                 those
                 that
                 commanded
                 the
                 Storm
                 ,
                 and
                 Forlorn
                 ,
                 Master
                 Peters
                 (
                 in
                 the
                 field
                 )
                 gave
                 them
                 an
                 exhortation
                 to
                 doe
                 their
                 duties
                 ,
                 and
                 God
                 enabled
                 them
                 accordingly
                 :
                 For
                 this
                 morning
                 ,
                 July
                 21.
                 about
                 two
                 a
                 clock
                 ,
                 the
                 Generals
                 Regiment
                 began
                 the
                 storm
                 ,
                 being
                 seconded
                 by
                 others
                 ,
                 and
                 gave
                 not
                 over
                 till
                 they
                 were
                 atop
                 of
                 the
                 Works
                 with
                 their
                 Colours
                 ,
                 and
                 gained
                 the
                 peices
                 that
                 plaid
                 upon
                 them
                 ,
                 and
                 let
                 down
                 the
                 Bridge
                 ▪
                 whereupon
                 Captain
                 Reynolds
                 ,
                 a
                 valiant
                 young
                 Gentleman
                 ,
                 entred
                 with
                 a
                 Forlorn-Hope
                 of
                 horse
                 ,
                 scoured
                 the
                 Streets
                 ,
                 and
                 beat
                 them
                 out
                 of
                 the
                 hither
                 Town
                 into
                 the
                 further
                 (
                 our
                 Pikes
                 standing
                 bravely
                 to
                 the
                 horse
                 .
                 )
                 This
                 possessed
                 the
                 Enemy
                 with
                 that
                 fear
                 ,
                 being
                 much
                 perplexed
                 at
                 our
                 taking
                 the
                 hither
                 Town
                 ,
                 and
                 500
                 prisoners
                 that
                 were
                 part
                 of
                 those
                 that
                 maintained
                 the
                 hither
                 Workes
                 :
                 That
                 the
                 Enemy
                 for
                 the
                 most
                 part
                 quitted
                 the
                 Line
                 on
                 the
                 other
                 side
                 ,
                 where
                 wee
                 were
                 in
                 hope
                 the
                 other
                 part
                 of
                 our
                 Force
                 had
                 stormed
                 the
                 Town
                 ,
                 and
                 entred
                 ;
                 but
                 they
                 only
                 gave
                 an
                 hot
                 alarm
                 while
                 wee
                 stormed
                 (
                 it
                 seems
                 being
                 not
                 then
                 ready
                 for
                 it
                 (
                 though
                 the
                 time
                 agreed
                 on
                 )
                 so
                 wee
                 lost
                 the
                 carrying
                 the
                 whole
                 Town
                 this
                 time
                 :
                 The
                 prisoners
                 being
                 brought
                 to
                 the
                 Church
                 ,
                 above
                 500
                 in
                 all
                 ,
                 with
                 Officers
                 ;
                 2
                 Leivtenant
                 Colonells
                 ,
                 they
                 assured
                 they
                 wanted
                 not
                 Ammunition
                 ,
                 nor
                 Victuals
                 ,
                 only
                 meat
                 for
                 Horses
                 and
                 Cattle
                 ;
                 wee
                 lost
                 not
                 20
                 men
                 in
                 the
                 storm
                 ,
                 though
                 in
                 mans
                 judgement
                 ,
                 such
                 was
                 the
                 fiercenesse
                 of
                 it
                 for
                 an
                 houre
                 ,
                 one
                 would
                 not
                 think
                 lesse
                 than
                 a
                 1000
                 could
                 bee
                 slain
                 ;
                 It
                 was
                 dark
                 ,
                 and
                 it
                 so
                 pleased
                 God
                 that
                 they
                 shot
                 over
                 for
                 the
                 most
                 part
                 .
                 There
                 was
                 not
                 one
                 Officer
                 of
                 note
                 slain
                 ,
                 though
                 many
                 in
                 person
                 led
                 on
                 their
                 men
                 ,
                 and
                 
                 did
                 gallantly
                 ,
                 as
                 Leivtenant
                 Colonell
                 Jackson
                 ,
                 Leivtenant
                 Colonell
                 to
                 the
                 Generall
                 ,
                 and
                 Colonell
                 Hewson
                 of
                 Colonell
                 Pickerings
                 Regiment
                 .
                 The
                 Enemy
                 being
                 still
                 hardned
                 in
                 heart
                 ,
                 was
                 so
                 far
                 from
                 yeelding
                 ,
                 that
                 with
                 Granadoes
                 and
                 other
                 things
                 ,
                 they
                 fired
                 that
                 part
                 of
                 the
                 Town
                 wee
                 were
                 in
                 ,
                 and
                 hardly
                 left
                 3
                 houses
                 standing
                 :
                 this
                 much
                 in●aged
                 our
                 men
                 to
                 see
                 their
                 villany
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Generall
                 not
                 a
                 little
                 troubled
                 to
                 see
                 a
                 Town
                 destroyed
                 ,
                 summoned
                 it
                 once
                 more
                 ,
                 sending
                 his
                 Trumpet
                 about
                 5
                 in
                 the
                 evening
                 ,
                 they
                 within
                 were
                 so
                 peremptory
                 ,
                 that
                 they
                 would
                 not
                 so
                 much
                 as
                 offer
                 to
                 come
                 to
                 a
                 treaty
                 ,
                 whereupon
                 the
                 Generall
                 commanded
                 the
                 Town
                 to
                 bee
                 stormed
                 on
                 the
                 other
                 side
                 ,
                 the
                 morrow
                 morning
                 .
              
               
                 
                   July
                   22.
                   
                   Tuesday
                
                 ,
                 at
                 the
                 dawning
                 of
                 the
                 day
                 the
                 Generall
                 (
                 as
                 the
                 night
                 before
                 )
                 in
                 person
                 gave
                 order
                 for
                 the
                 forces
                 on
                 this
                 side
                 ,
                 to
                 give
                 a
                 fierce
                 alarm
                 with
                 great
                 and
                 small
                 shot
                 ,
                 while
                 they
                 on
                 the
                 other
                 side
                 fell
                 on
                 ,
                 which
                 on
                 our
                 side
                 was
                 done
                 with
                 great
                 resolution
                 ,
                 and
                 but
                 that
                 the
                 tide
                 was
                 up
                 ,
                 wee
                 might
                 alone
                 have
                 gained
                 the
                 Town
                 .
                 They
                 on
                 the
                 other
                 side
                 ,
                 again
                 failing
                 to
                 fall
                 on
                 ,
                 only
                 giving
                 an
                 alarm
                 .
                 God
                 by
                 his
                 providence
                 so
                 ordering
                 it
                 that
                 something
                 was
                 wanting
                 ,
                 and
                 I
                 hope
                 in
                 the
                 Lord
                 it
                 was
                 for
                 the
                 best
                 ,
                 and
                 for
                 the
                 preservation
                 of
                 many
                 a
                 mans
                 life
                 .
                 For
                 this
                 day
                 ,
                 the
                 hot
                 alarm
                 working
                 nothing
                 upon
                 them
                 ,
                 which
                 indeed
                 was
                 almost
                 a
                 second
                 storm
                 ,
                 the
                 Generall
                 was
                 enraged
                 against
                 them
                 ,
                 and
                 lest
                 the
                 innocent
                 should
                 suffer
                 among
                 the
                 nocent
                 ,
                 sent
                 a
                 Trumpet
                 to
                 the
                 Governour
                 to
                 let
                 all
                 women
                 and
                 children
                 come
                 out
                 of
                 the
                 Town
                 by
                 4
                 a
                 clock
                 this
                 afternoon
                 .
                 And
                 accordingly
                 ,
                 the
                 Lady
                 Governesse
                 ,
                 (
                 one
                 too
                 guilty
                 of
                 the
                 misery
                 of
                 that
                 place
                 )
                 the
                 Lady
                 Hawley
                 ,
                 Mistris
                 Marre
                 and
                 divers
                 others
                 came
                 out
                 ,
                 this
                 being
                 done
                 ,
                 our
                 great
                 Guns
                 and
                 Morter-peices
                 ,
                 with
                 fire-bals
                 ,
                 hot
                 Irons
                 ,
                 &c.
                 plaid
                 against
                 the
                 Town
                 ,
                 and
                 instantly
                 fired
                 it
                 in
                 3
                 places
                 ,
                 the
                 wind
                 being
                 great
                 increased
                 the
                 fire
                 ,
                 and
                 all
                 on
                 a
                 flame
                 on
                 a
                 sudden
                 ,
                 such
                 a
                 terrour
                 it
                 wrought
                 upon
                 them
                 ,
                 that
                 
                   Tom
                   Elliot
                
                 came
                 running
                 out
                 to
                 the
                 Generall
                 for
                 a
                 parley
                 .
                 The
                 Generall
                 answered
                 him
                 ,
                 the
                 Governour
                 refused
                 it
                 the
                 last
                 night
                 ,
                 and
                 now
                 that
                 hee
                 had
                 brought
                 this
                 misery
                 on
                 himself
                 ,
                 the
                 Generall
                 would
                 not
                 admit
                 of
                 a
                 Treaty
                 ,
                 yet
                 if
                 hee
                 would
                 submit
                 to
                 mercy
                 hee
                 should
                 have
                 it
                 ,
                 in
                 the
                 mean
                 time
                 till
                 hee
                 returned
                 a
                 speedy
                 and
                 positive
                 answer
                 ,
                 if
                 any
                 Souldier
                 in
                 the
                 Town
                 offered
                 to
                 take
                 off
                 a
                 slate
                 on
                 the
                 house
                 ,
                 or
                 quench
                 the
                 fire
                 ,
                 our
                 Souldiers
                 cryed
                 the
                 cessation
                 should
                 bee
                 void
                 ,
                 and
                 wee
                 would
                 take
                 all
                 advantages
                 ,
                 this
                 so
                 amazed
                 them
                 that
                 instantly
                 they
                 came
                 out
                 ,
                 and
                 cryed
                 mercy
                 for
                 the
                 Lords
                 sake
                 ,
                 so
                 it
                 was
                 agreed
                 on
                 ,
                 and
                 quarter
                 they
                 have
                 for
                 
                 their
                 lives
                 ,
                 and
                 have
                 liberty
                 to
                 save
                 the
                 Town
                 ;
                 but
                 as
                 those
                 lately
                 come
                 out
                 say
                 ,
                 the
                 Townesmen
                 do
                 not
                 so
                 fast
                 quench
                 the
                 fire
                 ,
                 as
                 the
                 Souldiers
                 within
                 in
                 despite
                 of
                 this
                 Army
                 ,
                 set
                 it
                 on
                 fire
                 in
                 fresh
                 places
                 .
                 I
                 heard
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Hele
                
                 ,
                 Mr.
                 Speke
                 ,
                 and
                 other
                 of
                 the
                 Commissioners
                 say
                 ,
                 there
                 are
                 about
                 40
                 peices
                 of
                 Ordnance
                 ,
                 40
                 hundred
                 weight
                 of
                 Match
                 ,
                 powder
                 proportionable
                 ,
                 victuals
                 for
                 2000
                 souldiers
                 for
                 4
                 Moneths
                 ;
                 500
                 wee
                 took
                 the
                 other
                 day
                 ,
                 above
                 1000
                 yet
                 within
                 ;
                 Commanders
                 ,
                 Reformadoes
                 ,
                 Gentlemen
                 ,
                 and
                 fat
                 Priests
                 ,
                 it
                 s
                 conceived
                 above
                 200.
                 
                 Treasure
                 in
                 Plate
                 ,
                 rich
                 Jewels
                 ,
                 &c.
                 conceived
                 ,
                 and
                 estimated
                 to
                 bee
                 worth
                 ,
                 at
                 least
                 ,
                 an
                 100000
                 pound
                 ,
                 but
                 all
                 wee
                 feared
                 would
                 bee
                 consumed
                 with
                 the
                 fire
                 ;
                 The
                 works
                 of
                 the
                 Town
                 ,
                 wee
                 found
                 to
                 bee
                 as
                 strong
                 as
                 any
                 in
                 England
                 ,
                 the
                 Moat
                 was
                 very
                 deep
                 ,
                 yet
                 our
                 foot
                 most
                 fearlesly
                 waded
                 through
                 ,
                 all
                 the
                 bridges
                 failing
                 ,
                 but
                 one
                 ,
                 and
                 so
                 wee
                 got
                 over
                 ;
                 It
                 was
                 also
                 about
                 30
                 foot
                 wide
                 .
                 This
                 bearer
                 saw
                 the
                 storm
                 ,
                 before
                 hee
                 came
                 away
                 ,
                 bee
                 pleased
                 Sir
                 ,
                 to
                 move
                 for
                 a
                 reward
                 for
                 his
                 paines
                 .
              
               
                 
                   
                     July
                     this
                     22.
                     1645.
                     at
                     12
                     at
                     night
                     .
                  
                
              
            
             
               
                 
                   
                     July
                     25.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
              
               
                 ORdered
                 by
                 the
                 Commons
                 Assembled
                 in
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 that
                 this
                 Letter
                 concerning
                 the
                 taking
                 of
                 Bridgewater
                 ,
                 bee
                 forthwith
                 Printed
                 and
                 published
                 .
              
               
                 
                   H.
                   Elsynge
                   Cler.
                   Parl.
                   D.
                   Com.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           There
           was
           taken
           in
           Bridgewater
           ,
           as
           followeth
           ;
           viz.
           Col.
           Windham
           ,
           the
           Governour
           ,
           Sir
           
             Hugh
             Windham
          
           ,
           his
           son
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Digbey
          
           ,
           who
           (
           as
           it
           was
           reported
           )
           dyed
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Courtney
             ,
             Tho.
             Elliot
          
           ,
           and
           2
           or
           3
           other
           Knights
           ,
           6
           Colonells
           ,
           14
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           ,
           and
           Sergeant
           Majors
           ,
           100
           Captains
           ,
           Leivtenants
           ,
           and
           other
           Officers
           ,
           40
           Gentlemen
           of
           note
           ,
           42
           Peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           one
           of
           which
           was
           the
           Lord
           Generalls
           Warning-peice
           ,
           taken
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           and
           another
           P.
           Ruperts
           pocket-pistoll
           ,
           5000
           Armes
           ,
           800
           Horse
           ,
           2000
           Prisoners
           ,
           600
           Oxen
           ,
           10
           Load
           of
           Ammunition
           ,
           40
           Tun
           of
           Match
           ,
           all
           Gorings
           Carriages
           ,
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ,
           a
           100000
           pounds
           worth
           of
           treasure
           ,
           4
           Moneths
           provision
           in
           the
           Town
           .
        
         
           The
           Messenger
           that
           brought
           the
           news
           was
           called
           into
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           and
           had
           30
           pound
           given
           him
           as
           a
           reward
           .
           The
           Enemy
           quitted
           3
           small
           Garrisons
           neer
           Bridgewater
           upon
           the
           taking
           thereof
           .
           And
           that
           which
           yet
           more
           excellently
           and
           eminently
           sweetens
           this
           great
           mercy
           unto
           us
           ,
           
           was
           ,
           that
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           who
           is
           the
           only
           true
           God
           that
           heares
           prayers
           ,
           that
           this
           great
           blessing
           was
           granted
           unto
           us
           ,
           upon
           
             Tuesday
             ,
             July
          
           the
           22.
           which
           was
           a
           
           day
           set
           apart
           in
           London
           ,
           in
           a
           speciall
           manner
           to
           seek
           the
           Lord
           by
           prayer
           and
           humiliation
           ,
           for
           this
           very
           thing
           ,
           which
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           Lord
           gave
           in
           unto
           us
           on
           the
           same
           day
           wee
           sought
           it
           ,
           as
           a
           most
           certain
           and
           
             blessed
             return
             of
             Prayer
          
           .
           O
           ,
           who
           (
           then
           )
           would
           not
           still
           ,
           and
           for
           ever
           ,
           trust
           such
           a
           gracious
           God
           and
           benigne
           and
           bountifull
           Lord
           and
           Master
           ?
        
         
           And
           heer
           also
           I
           have
           fit
           opportunity
           to
           give
           my
           Reader
           one
           note
           more
           ,
           touching
           this
           businesse
           of
           
             Bridgewater
             ,
             viz.
          
           That
           one
           Mr.
           Peters
           being
           sent
           from
           thence
           by
           Sir
           Tho.
           
           Fairfax
           ,
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           with
           his
           own
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           the
           confirmation
           of
           the
           truth
           of
           the
           premises
           ,
           touching
           the
           storming
           and
           winning
           of
           Bridgewater
           ;
           Hee
           also
           brought
           with
           him
           3
           Commissions
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           which
           hee
           then
           also
           presented
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           The
           Contents
           of
           which
           were
           from
           the
           Prince
           ,
           to
           one
           Mr.
           Philips
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           that
           Country
           ,
           to
           raise
           a
           Regiment
           of
           horse
           ,
           a
           Regiment
           of
           foot
           ,
           and
           a
           Regiment
           of
           Dragoones
           ;
           The
           Commissions
           were
           dated
           in
           January
           last
           .
        
         
           There
           were
           likewise
           other
           papers
           from
           the
           said
           
             Prince
             Charles
          
           ,
           by
           which
           the
           whole
           design
           of
           the
           Clubmen
           was
           made
           manifest
           ,
           
           and
           how
           they
           were
           drawn
           into
           a
           snare
           to
           fight
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           to
           gather
           themselves
           together
           in
           such
           a
           mutinous
           manner
           ,
           and
           into
           disorderly
           bodies
           without
           any
           heads
           ,
           till
           Commanders
           were
           sent
           and
           set
           over
           them
           .
           But
           ,
           as
           in
           part
           yee
           have
           heard
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           frustrate
           their
           policies
           and
           to
           bring
           their
           mischeif
           upon
           their
           own
           heads
           ,
           apparently
           seen
           by
           the
           late
           comming
           in
           of
           the
           
             Sommersetshire
             Clubmen
          
           ,
           to
           the
           assistance
           of
           our
           noble
           Generall
           Sir
           Thomas
           ,
           and
           their
           late
           frequent
           galling
           of
           Gorings
           Army
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           See
           still
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           the
           admirable
           and
           unexhaustible
           bounty
           of
           our
           good
           God
           ;
           for
           ,
           the
           taking
           of
           Bridgewater
           was
           not
           all
           the
           good
           news
           which
           this
           26
           day
           of
           July
           produced
           unto
           us
           ;
           for
           ,
           on
           the
           very
           same
           day
           ,
           Sir
           
             Rowland
             Edgerton
          
           (
           who
           came
           with
           a
           Letter
           out
           of
           the
           North
           intimating
           the
           surrender
           of
           the
           strong
           Castle
           of
           Pontefract
           )
           was
           also
           called
           into
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           
           to
           relate
           the
           manner
           of
           it
           ,
           which
           hee
           did
           ;
           and
           had
           thanks
           returned
           by
           the
           House
           ,
           for
           his
           speciall
           service
           and
           diligence
           in
           it
           .
           When
           hee
           came
           away
           our
           Souldiers
           had
           entred
           the
           Castle
           ,
           wherein
           was
           exceeding
           great
           store
           of
           treasure
           ,
           and
           much
           Ammunition
           .
           The
           particulars
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           which
           said
           Castle
           was
           thus
           related
           in
           a
           Letter
           ,
           sent
           from
           the
           Committee
           at
           York
           to
           the
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           
             
             
               To
               the
               Honourable
               
                 William
                 Lenthall
              
               Esquire
               ,
               Speaker
               of
               the
               House
               of
               Commons
               .
            
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               VVEE
               thought
               fit
               the
               last
               week
               to
               summon
               Pontefract-Castle
               ,
               which
               caused
               the
               Enemy
               to
               desire
               a
               Treaty
               ;
               Whereupon
               Colonell
               Wastell
               ,
               Col.
               Copley
               ,
               Col.
               Overton
               ,
               Col.
               Bright
               ,
               or
               any
               three
               of
               them
               were
               authorized
               to
               treat
               ;
               and
               this
               day
               it
               was
               agreed
               that
               the
               Castle
               shall
               bee
               delivered
               up
               to
               the
               use
               of
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               to
               morrow
               at
               8
               of
               the
               clock
               in
               the
               morning
               ,
               with
               all
               the
               things
               therein
               ,
               save
               that
               the
               Officers
               were
               allowed
               to
               carry
               away
               what
               is
               properly
               their
               own
               ,
               so
               that
               it
               exceed
               not
               what
               a
               cloak-bagge
               will
               contain
               ;
               and
               the
               Souldiers
               to
               march
               to
               Newark
               ,
               with
               200
               Muskets
               ,
               and
               200
               Pikes
               .
               Wee
               consented
               to
               so
               good
               conditions
               ,
               because
               the
               Plague
               was
               very
               hot
               in
               the
               Countrey
               ,
               and
               especially
               in
               that
               Town
               ;
               of
               which
               some
               of
               our
               Souldiers
               are
               dead
               .
               Wee
               are
               also
               in
               Treaty
               with
               Scarborough
               ,
               which
               wee
               hope
               shortly
               will
               bee
               reduced
               .
               Thus
               much
               wee
               thought
               fit
               to
               give
               you
               notice
               of
               ,
               desiring
               the
               House
               may
               bee
               acquainted
               therewith
               ,
               From
            
             
               
                 Your
                 very
                 affectionate
                 Friends
                 and
                 humble
                 Servants
                 ,
                 Francis
                 Pierrepont
                 ,
                 Wilfrid
                 Lawson
                 ,
                 Henry
                 Cholmley
                 .
              
               
                 York
                 
                   the
                   20
                   of
                   July
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           28
           instant
           ,
           wee
           received
           most
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           of
           the
           happy
           surrender
           also
           of
           the
           strong
           Castle
           of
           Scarborough
           ,
           
           to
           that
           most
           valiant
           and
           brave
           Commander
           and
           loyall
           Patriot
           Colonell
           Boynton
           ,
           who
           lay
           before
           it
           ,
           as
           Commander
           in
           cheif
           of
           those
           forces
           ,
           since
           the
           decease
           of
           that
           thrice
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Souldier
           and
           pious
           Cornelius
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Meldrum
          
           .
           Which
           said
           strong
           Castle
           was
           surrendred
           on
           fair
           conditions
           .
           Viz.
           That
           Sir
           
             Hugh
             Cholmley
          
           ,
           that
           wicked
           Apostate
           ,
           should
           march
           out
           with
           his
           forces
           to
           Newark
           ,
           if
           hee
           pleased
           ,
           or
           bee
           transported
           into
           Holland
           ,
           which
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           hee
           desired
           .
           In
           the
           Castle
           hee
           left
           great
           store
           of
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           and
           25
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           29
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           Letters
           from
           the
           Scottish
           Army
           at
           Ludbury
           in
           Wales
           ;
           concerning
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           Cannon-Froom
           ,
           
           a
           strong
           and
           considerable
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           which
           was
           taken
           by
           assault
           ,
           
           in
           which
           storm
           at
           least
           70
           of
           the
           Enemies
           were
           slain
           ,
           and
           but
           8
           of
           the
           Scots
           and
           some
           20
           hurt
           :
           The
           Governour
           ,
           Colonell
           Barnold
           ,
           was
           therein
           taken
           prisoner
           (
           and
           mortally
           wounded
           in
           the
           fight
           )
           together
           with
           Captain
           Brisk
           ,
           Captain
           Houk
           ,
           and
           30
           other
           prisoners
           ;
           and
           all
           the
           Ordnance
           ,
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           therein
           seized
           on
           for
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           .
           And
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           had
           debate
           touching
           this
           and
           all
           the
           good
           service
           of
           our
           loyall
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           Ordered
           that
           a
           Letter
           of
           Thanks
           should
           bee
           sent
           to
           the
           Earl
           of
           Leven
           ,
           signed
           by
           Mr.
           Speaker
           in
           acknowledgement
           of
           his
           faithfull
           Service
           for
           this
           Kingdom
           ;
           and
           farther
           therefore
           Ordered
           that
           a
           Jewell
           of
           500
           pound
           should
           bee
           with
           all
           covenient
           speed
           sent
           to
           the
           Earl
           of
           Leven
           ,
           
           and
           bee
           bestowed
           upon
           him
           as
           a
           badge
           of
           favour
           and
           respects
           from
           Both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           for
           the
           unwearyed
           and
           faithfull
           services
           since
           his
           comming
           over
           with
           the
           Scots
           Army
           into
           this
           Kingdom
           .
        
         
           An
           excellent
           way
           ,
           by
           gratitude
           to
           spurre
           on
           the
           spirits
           ,
           and
           fasten
           the
           affections
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           to
           goe
           on
           in
           their
           fidelity
           and
           industry
           for
           the
           prosperous
           advance
           of
           the
           affaires
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           .
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           received
           certain
           assurance
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           the
           forces
           of
           that
           gallant
           Garrison
           of
           Lyme
           had
           taken
           Chadwick-House
           belonging
           to
           Count
           Arundell
           a
           great
           Papist
           ,
           
           a
           place
           that
           did
           much
           mischeif
           and
           annoyance
           to
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           lay
           within
           6
           miles
           of
           Lyme
           ;
           There
           were
           above
           an
           100
           prisoners
           and
           their
           Armes
           taken
           in
           it
           ,
           30
           horse
           ,
           3
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           and
           good
           store
           of
           other
           provisions
           and
           Ammunition
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           same
           time
           wee
           were
           certainly
           informed
           of
           the
           rendition
           and
           delivering
           up
           of
           Rabby
           Castle
           in
           Durham
           ,
           
           upon
           faire
           and
           easie
           Articles
           or
           conditions
           ;
           viz.
           The
           Officers
           to
           march
           away
           with
           their
           Armes
           to
           Newark
           (
           that
           cage
           of
           unclean
           birds
           ,
           )
           and
           the
           common
           Souldiers
           ,
           with
           their
           lives
           ,
           only
           upon
           their
           legges
           ,
           with
           sticks
           in
           their
           hands
           .
           They
           left
           300
           good
           Armes
           behinde
           them
           ,
           and
           good
           store
           of
           powder
           and
           Ammunition
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           July
           ,
           (
           to
           make
           this
           Moneth
           a
           most
           compleatly
           victorious
           Moneth
           ,
           
           indeed
           )
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           deliver
           up
           also
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           happy
           possession
           ,
           the
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Bathe
           ;
           which
           was
           related
           in
           a
           Letter
           sent
           from
           thence
           by
           an
           eminent
           Commander
           and
           actour
           in
           the
           same
           ,
           which
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           full
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           
           heer
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           and
           impart
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           Printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               AS
               I
               gave
               you
               an
               account
               of
               the
               taking
               of
               Bridgewater
               ,
               so
               God
               multiplying
               his
               mercies
               upon
               us
               ,
               wee
               having
               taken
               in
               Bath
               also
               ,
               I
               shall
               breifly
               give
               you
               an
               account
               thereof
               :
               only
               I
               cannot
               omit
               something
               yet
               behinde
               of
               Bridgewater
               ,
               for
               wee
               have
               found
               6
               peices
               of
               Ordnance
               which
               the
               Enemy
               had
               hid
               ,
               and
               there
               is
               left
               besides
               what
               was
               destroyed
               by
               the
               fire
               ,
               44
               barrels
               of
               Gunpowder
               ,
               and
               4000
               weight
               of
               Match
               .
            
             
               On
               Saturday
               last
               ,
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               marched
               out
               of
               Bridgewater
               ,
               Leivtenant
               Generall
               Cromwell
               hath
               been
               ill
               ,
               but
               God
               bee
               thanked
               hee
               mends
               ,
               that
               night
               wee
               marched
               to
               Marstock
               ,
               about
               nine
               miles
               on
               the
               way
               to
               Sherburn
               ,
               where
               wee
               quartered
               that
               night
               and
               Sunday
               night
               .
            
             
               On
               the
               
                 Lords
                 day
              
               ,
               wee
               heard
               that
               Rupert
               had
               been
               himself
               in
               person
               (
               the
               day
               before
               )
               at
               Bath
               with
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               ,
               to
               encourage
               him
               to
               keep
               it
               against
               us
               ,
               promising
               him
               releif
               in
               case
               he
               should
               bee
               besieged
               .
            
             
               On
               Munday
               the
               28
               of
               July
               ,
               1645.
               the
               Generall
               marched
               to
               Sherborn
               ,
               about
               14
               miles
               from
               Marstock
               :
               Major
               Generall
               Massie
               was
               left
               further
               West
               :
               And
               the
               same
               day
               ,
               
                 viz.
                 Munday
              
               ,
               about
               60
               horse
               ,
               (
               most
               Welsh
               )
               came
               from
               Prince
               Rupert
               to
               strengthen
               Bath
               ;
               and
               other
               Officers
               with
               them
               to
               Govern
               the
               Town
               ,
               because
               that
               Prince
               Rupert
               had
               found
               ,
               when
               hee
               was
               there
               two
               dayes
               before
               ,
               that
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               was
               quite
               out
               of
               heart
               to
               keep
               it
               :
               for
               the
               very
               name
               of
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               strikes
               a
               terrour
               to
               the
               Enemy
               .
               But
               when
               they
               were
               come
               into
               Bath
               ,
               the
               Town
               cryed
               out
               as
               one
               man
               ,
               all
               against
               the
               Welsh
               :
               No
               Welsh
               ,
               no
               Welsh
               :
               Neither
               did
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               take
               it
               well
               ,
               that
               hee
               should
               bee
               displaced
               ,
               and
               another
               put
               in
               ;
               which
               caused
               a
               great
               division
               in
               the
               Town
               ,
               that
               the
               Officers
               and
               Horse
               would
               not
               stay
               to
               dispute
               it
               :
               yet
               neverthelesse
               some
               Welsh
               stayed
               in
               the
               Town
               ,
               which
               did
               much
               displease
               both
               the
               Governour
               ,
               Officers
               ,
               Townsmen
               ;
               yea
               ,
               and
               the
               Garrison
               Souldiers
               also
               .
            
             
               On
               Tuesday
               ,
               the
               Generall
               sent
               two
               Regiments
               of
               horse
               and
               two
               Troops
               of
               Dragoons
               ,
               under
               the
               Command
               of
               Colonell
               Rich
               ,
               to
               view
               and
               give
               account
               of
               the
               condition
               of
               the
               Garrison
               of
               Bath
               ,
               then
               held
               by
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               for
               the
               King.
               
            
             
             
               The
               Army
               removed
               to
               Wells
               ,
               Colonell
               Pickering
               is
               with
               a
               party
               before
               Sherborn
               ,
               a
               nest
               of
               most
               mischeivous
               vermine
               ,
               under
               whom
               the
               Countrey
               hath
               much
               suffered
               ,
               and
               by
               whom
               before
               wee
               came
               thither
               some
               of
               our
               own
               messengers
               have
               been
               taken
               ,
               and
               our
               Letters
               intercepted
               ,
               and
               the
               Countrey
               doe
               wholly
               complain
               against
               them
               for
               very
               great
               plunderers
               ,
               and
               barbarous
               neighbours
               .
            
             
               Wee
               made
               on
               towards
               Bath
               ,
               having
               no
               foot
               at
               all
               with
               us
               ,
               onely
               the
               aforesaid
               2
               Regiments
               of
               horse
               ,
               and
               2
               Companies
               of
               Dragoones
               ,
               and
               about
               an
               houre
               before
               Sunset
               ,
               the
               South
               side
               was
               close
               beset
               ,
               the
               Dragoones
               lay
               about
               Holliwell
               ,
               and
               wee
               kept
               them
               on
               the
               South
               ,
               and
               on
               the
               West
               parts
               of
               the
               Town
               ;
               But
               the
               North
               part
               of
               the
               Town
               lay
               open
               ,
               for
               wee
               came
               not
               to
               block
               them
               up
               ,
               nor
               had
               wee
               Forces
               to
               doe
               it
               ,
               then
               ,
               present
               there
               :
               The
               Enemy
               might
               have
               gone
               away
               on
               the
               North
               part
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               in
               despight
               of
               all
               that
               wee
               could
               doe
               to
               hinder
               them
               ,
               but
               God
               did
               so
               infatuate
               them
               ,
               that
               they
               had
               not
               power
               ,
               as
               in
               our
               former
               victories
               ,
               so
               particularly
               in
               this
               taking
               of
               Bath
               ,
               the
               hand
               of
               God
               was
               much
               seen
               for
               us
               .
            
             
               About
               Sunset
               wee
               gained
               Holliwell
               ;
               and
               placed
               our
               Dragoones
               within
               half
               Pistoll
               shot
               of
               the
               Gate
               on
               the
               Bridge
               at
               Bath
               ,
               where
               there
               was
               some
               skirmishing
               ,
               and
               the
               Dragoones
               behaved
               themselves
               very
               gallantly
               .
               In
               the
               night
               the
               Enemy
               within
               took
               severall
               Allarms
               ;
               and
               were
               in
               great
               fear
               of
               us
               ;
               I
               conceive
               they
               knew
               not
               our
               strength
               ,
               only
               before
               had
               some
               intelligence
               of
               the
               advance
               of
               our
               Army
               .
            
             
               On
               this
               present
               Wednesday
               morning
               the
               Enemy
               heard
               of
               a
               party
               from
               Malmsbury
               ,
               on
               the
               North
               side
               of
               them
               ,
               but
               they
               were
               not
               considerable
               ,
               but
               they
               were
               struck
               with
               such
               a
               fear
               that
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               sent
               a
               Messenger
               very
               early
               forth
               of
               Bath
               to
               us
               ,
               to
               desire
               a
               parley
               ,
               which
               wee
               wondred
               at
               ,
               so
               wee
               presently
               held
               a
               parley
               with
               them
               ,
               and
               by
               Sunrising
               had
               the
               Garrison
               of
               Bath
               delivered
               up
               to
               us
               ,
               upon
               very
               good
               Conditions
               .
            
             
               1.
               
               All
               ,
               both
               Officers
               and
               Souldiers
               to
               have
               quarter
               for
               their
               lives
               .
            
             
               2
               That
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               ,
               and
               all
               the
               Officers
               bee
               permitted
               to
               march
               away
               to
               Bristoll
               ,
               without
               let
               or
               molestation
               .
            
             
               3
               That
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               ,
               and
               all
               other
               Field
               Officers
               ,
               and
               Captaines
               have
               liberty
               to
               march
               away
               with
               Horse
               ,
               and
               Armes
               .
            
             
               4
               That
               all
               Officers
               under
               the
               degree
               of
               Captains
               ,
               march
               away
               without
               Arms
               (
               only
               staves
               in
               their
               hands
               )
               to
               Bristoll
               .
            
             
             
               5
               That
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Bridges
              
               ,
               with
               all
               the
               Officers
               aforesaid
               ,
               doe
               immediately
               march
               out
               of
               the
               Garrison
               ,
               and
               surrender
               it
               to
               Colonell
               Rich
               ,
               for
               the
               service
               of
               the
               Parliament
               .
            
             
               6
               That
               all
               the
               Ordnance
               ,
               Armes
               ,
               and
               Ammunition
               ,
               bee
               surrendred
               also
               .
            
             
               7
               The
               common
               Souldiers
               to
               bee
               left
               all
               prisoners
               .
            
             
               All
               which
               was
               done
               ,
               and
               wee
               were
               possest
               of
               the
               Garrison
               by
               break
               of
               the
               day
               ;
               And
               truely
               you
               may
               think
               it
               a
               strange
               thing
               for
               horse
               to
               take
               a
               Town
               ,
               and
               no
               foot
               within
               15
               miles
               of
               it
               ,
               but
               you
               may
               see
               how
               God
               infatuates
               men
               ,
               and
               possesseth
               them
               with
               a
               fear
               ,
               that
               deprives
               them
               of
               wisdome
               and
               courage
               .
            
             
               
                 Bath
                 
                   July
                   30.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
             A
             List
             of
             what
             was
             taken
             in
             the
             Garrison
             of
             Bath
             ,
             by
             Colonell
             Rich
             ,
             on
             
               Wednesday
               ,
               July
               30.
               1645.
               
            
          
           Left
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           Articles
           aforesaid
           ,
           200
           prisoners
           ,
           which
           were
           100
           Garrison
           Souldiers
           ,
           &
           100
           Welsh
           that
           came
           in
           but
           three
           houres
           before
           ,
           into
           Bath
           .
           200
           Muskets
           ,
           an
           100
           Pikes
           ,
           6
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           10
           barrels
           of
           Gunpounder
           ;
           10
           barrels
           of
           other
           Ammunition
           ;
           a
           great
           quantity
           of
           Match
           and
           Bullet
           ;
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Bridges
          
           his
           Standard
           Colours
           in
           the
           Royall
           Fort
           ,
           5
           Colours
           besides
           ;
           good
           store
           of
           Victuall
           and
           other
           provisions
           ;
           some
           Pistols
           and
           Swords
           ;
           all
           Sir
           Thomas
           his
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ,
           besides
           the
           Armes
           and
           provisions
           of
           the
           Townesmen
           ;
           Together
           with
           divers
           Halbert-Round●eads
           and
           other
           weapons
           .
        
         
           This
           Garrison
           was
           of
           great
           consequence
           for
           the
           straitning
           of
           the
           passage
           to
           Bristoll
           ,
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           more
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           And
           that
           which
           makes
           this
           mercy
           much
           the
           sweeter
           and
           spiritually
           comfortable
           to
           us
           ,
           is
           ;
           that
           ,
           as
           that
           former
           famous
           mercy
           of
           Bridgewater
           ,
           was
           given
           in
           unto
           us
           ,
           even
           whiles
           wee
           were
           a
           praying
           for
           that
           mercy
           upon
           occasion
           of
           a
           speciall
           and
           extraordinary
           Fast
           Day
           :
           
           So
           this
           likewise
           was
           unexpectedly
           cast
           into
           our
           laps
           ,
           even
           in
           the
           very
           time
           and
           on
           the
           day
           of
           our
           
             Solemn
             set
             Monethly
             Fast
             Day
          
           ;
           even
           as
           a
           gracious
           prevention
           of
           our
           Prayers
           ,
           the
           Lord
           ,
           heerin
           ,
           most
           exactly
           verifying
           his
           own
           faithfull
           promise
           by
           the
           Prophet
           ;
           
           
             I
             am
             found
             of
             them
             that
             sought
             mee
             not
             .
          
           
           And
           according
           to
           that
           also
           in
           the
           same
           Chapter
           .
           
             Before
             they
             call
             ,
             I
             will
             answer
             ;
             and
             whiles
             they
             are
             yet
             speaking
             ,
             I
             will
             hear
             .
          
           And
           is
           not
           heer
           a
           gracious
           God
           indeed
           ?
           and
           is
           not
           our
           God
           ,
           a
           bountifull-handed
           ,
           and
           free-hearted
           Master
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           who
           payes
           us
           our
           wages
           ,
           before
           our
           work
           is
           done
           ;
           and
           that
           ,
           farre
           more
           than
           wee
           asked
           ,
           or
           ever
           did
           or
           could
           deserve
           ?
           yes
           ,
           most
           certainly
           .
        
         
           And
           for
           the
           farther
           and
           clearer
           confirmation
           ,
           ratification
           and
           admirable
           ,
           yea
           ,
           almost
           incredible
           ,
           illustration
           of
           this
           truth
           ,
           give
           mee
           leave
           ,
           
           good
           Reader
           ,
           to
           put
           thee
           in
           minde
           ,
           how
           that
           much
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           June
           last
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           hint
           in
           the
           heart
           of
           a
           godly
           Minister
           (
           by
           name
           Mr.
           White
           ,
           Preaching
           occasionally
           at
           reverend
           and
           religious
           Mr.
           Cases
           Church
           in
           Milkestreet
           in
           London
           )
           the
           impregnable
           ,
           and
           even
           invincible
           power
           of
           Prayer
           ,
           and
           of
           what
           precious
           consequence
           and
           concernment
           it
           might
           bee
           for
           the
           advancement
           of
           Gods
           glorious
           Cause
           ,
           if
           Gods
           people
           would
           bee
           pleased
           every
           morning
           constantly
           to
           set
           apart
           ,
           half
           an
           houre
           ,
           or
           an
           houre
           at
           most
           ,
           to
           seek
           the
           Lord
           by
           servent
           Prayer
           ,
           for
           a
           speciall
           blessing
           upon
           the
           present
           great
           affaires
           ,
           and
           negotiations
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           both
           by
           Counsell
           and
           Warre
           ,
           for
           the
           good
           of
           Church
           and
           State
           ,
           
           which
           hint
           ,
           or
           holy
           alarm
           (
           as
           I
           may
           call
           it
           )
           reverend
           and
           religious
           ,
           pious
           and
           painfull
           Mr.
           Case
           ,
           cheerfully
           laying
           hold
           on
           ,
           presently
           began
           this
           godly
           work
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           space
           of
           one
           whole
           Moneth
           ,
           upheld
           it
           in
           his
           own
           Church
           most
           sacredly
           and
           sweetly
           ;
           Whom
           ,
           reverend
           and
           religious
           Mr.
           Calamy
           (
           as
           I
           take
           it
           )
           immediately
           succeeded
           all
           the
           next
           ensuing
           Moneth
           ,
           and
           so
           this
           most
           blessed
           work
           hath
           continued
           and
           constantly
           been
           carryed
           on
           ,
           to
           the
           high
           honour
           and
           glory
           of
           our
           
             Prayer-hearing
             God
          
           ,
           the
           wonderfull
           good
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ;
           and
           the
           unexpressible
           joy
           and
           comfort
           of
           Gods
           people
           especially
           ,
           who
           have
           been
           partakers
           and
           actours
           in
           it
           ;
           
           For
           ,
           as
           it
           hath
           been
           most
           justly
           observed
           ;
           O
           ,
           what
           sweet
           and
           singular
           successes
           have
           been
           given
           to
           all
           our
           Armies
           ever
           since
           this
           pious
           and
           precious
           work
           began
           !
           not
           a
           Moneth
           ,
           nay
           ,
           a
           week
           ,
           nay
           ,
           scarsely
           2
           dayes
           have
           past
           without
           a
           blessing
           on
           our
           Armies
           ,
           if
           not
           a
           Victory
           ,
           in
           one
           part
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           or
           other
           ;
           Take
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           but
           a
           succinct
           Summary
           of
           what
           God
           hath
           done
           ,
           heerin
           ,
           only
           since
           June
           and
           July
           now
           last
           past
           ;
           the
           rest
           I
           shall
           give
           thee
           afterward
           in
           their
           more
           proper
           places
           .
           As
           namely
           ,
           First
           ,
           That
           most
           famous
           and
           glorious
           victory
           at
           Naseby
           ;
           The
           singular
           good
           successe
           of
           our
           forces
           in
           Shropshire
           ;
           The
           last
           releif
           of
           
           Taunton
           ;
           The
           admirable
           re-taking
           of
           
             Leicester
             ;
             Highwarth
          
           ,
           and
           Ilchester
           ;
           The
           late
           forementioned
           famous
           Victory
           obtained
           (
           by
           Gods
           mighty
           assistance
           )
           through
           fire
           and
           water
           ,
           at
           Lang-port
           and
           Burroughs
           ,
           which
           famous
           victory
           wee
           obtained
           that
           day
           moneth
           ,
           whereon
           wee
           obtained
           Naseby
           Victory
           ;
           rare
           mercies
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           two
           famous
           Field-victories
           obtained
           in
           the
           space
           of
           one
           Moneth
           .
           The
           surrender
           of
           Carlile
           ;
           The
           reconcilement
           ,
           and
           comming
           in
           of
           the
           
             Western
             Clubmen
          
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           party
           ;
           The
           winning
           of
           strong
           Bridgewater
           ;
           and
           strange
           and
           speedy
           obtaining
           of
           Bath
           ;
           The
           gaining
           of
           the
           strong
           Castles
           of
           
             Pontefract
             ,
             Scarborough
             ,
             Cannon-Fr●●
             ,
             Chadwick-house
             ,
          
           and
           Rabby
           Castle
           ;
           In
           these
           Field-victories
           ,
           and
           10
           or
           11
           strong
           Garrisons
           and
           Castles
           above
           10000
           prisoners
           taken
           ,
           above
           50
           or
           60
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ;
           Much
           above
           10000
           Armes
           ,
           and
           great
           plenty
           of
           Ammunition
           ,
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           ;
           and
           all
           this
           done
           within
           the
           space
           of
           lesse
           than
           two
           Moneths
           .
           Tell
           me
           now
           then
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           and
           speak
           thy
           conscience
           freely
           ,
           doe
           not
           all
           these
           rare
           and
           almost
           incredible
           mercies
           ,
           clearely
           confirme
           the
           truth
           of
           what
           I
           have
           affirmed
           ,
           that
           ever
           since
           the
           Throne
           of
           grace
           hath
           been
           so
           constantly
           and
           daily
           prest
           with
           Prayer
           ,
           our
           faithfull
           
             Prayer-hearing
             God
          
           ,
           hath
           admirably
           crowned
           his
           own
           works
           in
           us
           and
           for
           us
           !
           
           And
           say
           ,
           I
           pray
           thee
           ,
           may
           I
           not
           most
           justly
           stile
           these
           two
           Moneths
           of
           June
           and
           
             July
             ,
             Menses
             Mirabiles
          
           ,
           two
           most
           deservedly
           
             admired
             Moneths
          
           ?
           And
           hast
           thou
           not
           now
           again
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           seen
           ,
           and
           that
           in
           a
           most
           abundant
           measure
           ,
           this
           our
           great
           Miracle
           ,
           
           and
           amazing-wonder
           ,
           even
           ,
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             ,
             not
             only
             ,
             not
             Consumed
             ,
          
           but
           gloriously
           made
           to
           
             spread
             and
             flourish
             ,
             in
             the
             midst
             of
             all
             the
             most
             fierce
             ,
             and
             furious
             flames
             of
             Antichristian
             ,
             Atheisticall
             ,
             and
             Maligaant
             wrath
             and
             outrageous
             fury
             ?
          
           Yes
           certainly
           ,
           I
           know
           thou
           wilt
           easily
           and
           truely
           acknowledge
           it
           ;
           and
           that
           ,
           if
           ever
           ,
           heer
           ,
           was
           that
           faithfull
           word
           of
           the
           Lord
           confirmed
           and
           made
           good
           ,
           to
           his
           maligned
           Church
           and
           children
           .
           
           
             Now
             weapon
             that
             is
             formed
             against
             thee
             shall
             prosper
             ;
             and
             every
             tongue
             that
             shall
             rise
             against
             thee
             in
             judgement
             ,
             thou
             shalt
             condemn
             ;
             This
             is
             the
             heritage
             of
             the
             Servants
             of
             the
             Lord
             ,
             and
             their
             righteousnesse
             and
             salvation
             is
             only
             of
             the
             Lord.
             Not
             unto
             us
             ,
             therefore
             ,
             Lord
             ,
          
           
           
             not
             unto
             us
             ;
             but
             unto
             thy
             name
             alone
             ,
             wee
             give
             all
             the
             honour
             and
             glory
             of
             all
             these
             great
             and
             gracious
             deliverances
             ,
             and
             many
             and
             mighty
             mercies
             .
          
           
           
             Thou
             only
             hast
             thus
             encompast
             us
             with
             Songs
             of
             deliverance
             .
             Thy
             mighty
             hand
             ,
             and
             thy
             strong
             and
             out-stretched
             arme
             ,
             alone
             ,
             hath
             gotten
             to
             thy self
             ,
             and
             given
             to
             us
             ,
             these
             great
             and
             glorious
             Victories
             ;
             to
             thee
             alone
             therefore
             ●ee
             all
             the
             honour
             and
             glory
             ,
             throughout
             all
             generations
             .
          
        
         
         
           And
           now
           to
           go
           on
           in
           the
           continuation
           and
           happy
           contemplation
           of
           this
           next
           Moneths
           most
           memorable
           Wonder
           of
           our
           
             Burning-Bush
             ,
             the
             Parliaments
             Cause
          
           ,
           
           
             still
             un-consumed
          
           ,
           still
           eminently
           prospered
           .
           And
           here
           I
           shall
           begin
           this
           Moneths
           observation
           ;
           herein
           ,
           with
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           by
           that
           valiant
           ,
           active
           and
           faithfull
           Commander
           ,
           Captain
           Allen
           ,
           neare
           Stamford
           in
           Lincolneshire
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           About
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           August
           ,
           1645.
           we
           received
           Letters
           of
           certain
           intelligence
           from
           Burleigh
           House
           ,
           
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           Newarkers
           being
           joyned
           with
           Belvoyre
           Forces
           ,
           to
           the
           number
           of
           about
           300
           in
           all
           ,
           were
           gathering
           Taxes
           or
           Contribution
           Money
           about
           Stamford
           and
           the
           parts
           thereabout
           ;
           whereof
           valiant
           Captain
           Allen
           having
           notice
           ,
           he
           ,
           with
           Captain
           Collins
           ,
           drew
           forth
           all
           the
           Horse
           belonging
           to
           the
           Garrison
           ,
           being
           in
           number
           not
           above
           130.
           or
           140.
           at
           most
           ,
           whereof
           some
           were
           Dragoones
           which
           came
           after
           ,
           who
           found
           the
           Enemy
           neer
           Carlebie
           ,
           retreating
           homeward
           with
           their
           Prisoners
           and
           Plunder
           ,
           among
           whom
           they
           had
           taken
           an
           Alderman
           of
           Stamford
           ,
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Dallison
          
           being
           their
           Commander
           in
           Chiefe
           ,
           and
           they
           above
           two
           for
           one
           of
           ours
           ,
           where
           a
           hot
           encounter
           was
           begun
           between
           them
           ;
           for
           ,
           our
           men
           notwithstanding
           ,
           set
           upon
           them
           with
           admirable
           resolution
           ,
           and
           were
           (
           as
           it
           must
           be
           confessed
           )
           at
           first
           gallantly
           received
           ,
           but
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           after
           a
           sharp
           and
           short
           dispute
           ,
           it
           pleased
           God
           to
           do
           much
           for
           ours
           ,
           and
           to
           make
           couragious
           Captain
           Allen
           a
           speciall
           instrument
           of
           a
           brave
           victory
           ,
           his
           brave
           Souldiers
           taking
           more
           than
           ordinary
           courage
           ,
           at
           his
           valiant
           and
           undaunted
           behaviour
           among
           them
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           they
           utterly
           routed
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           leaving
           dead
           and
           desperately
           wounded
           twelve
           or
           fourteen
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           took
           Prisoners
           Captain
           King
           and
           Captain
           Smith
           ,
           took
           51.
           
           Prisoners
           besides
           ,
           and
           80.
           
           Horse
           ,
           whereof
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Dallisons
          
           was
           one
           ,
           but
           himself
           had
           escaped
           ;
           besides
           they
           took
           Major
           Coney
           ,
           Captain
           Styles
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Nicholsen
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Thorp
           ,
           Lieutenant
           
             Nicholas
             Mahum
          
           ,
           Cornet
           
             Metcalf
             ,
             Thomas
             Martin
             ,
             Adrian
             Scroop
             ,
          
           and
           some
           other
           Reformadoes
           ,
           and
           rescued
           and
           brought
           safely
           home
           again
           above
           twenty
           honest
           Countrymen
           ,
           whom
           they
           were
           carrying
           away
           prisoners
           ;
           and
           thus
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           they
           all
           returned
           triumphantly
           home
           againe
           ,
           with
           not
           a
           man
           of
           their
           own
           killed
           or
           mortally
           wounded
           ,
           a
           rare
           mercy
           and
           preservation
           indeed
           ;
           to
           God
           be
           all
           the
           glory
           thereof
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           fourth
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           Letters
           were
           sent
           from
           
           
           
           
           
           the
           Army
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           read
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           concerning
           his
           Excellencies
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           entring
           of
           the
           Town
           of
           Sherburne
           ,
           and
           besieging
           of
           the
           Castle
           ;
           and
           of
           a
           fight
           in
           that
           interim
           with
           the
           unruly
           Clubmen
           of
           Derset
           and
           Wiltshire
           ,
           especially
           ,
           who
           still
           remained
           very
           refractory
           and
           insolent
           ,
           but
           were
           at
           last
           soundly
           beaten
           into
           better
           behaviour
           ,
           by
           renowned
           Lieut.
           
           
             Gen.
             Cromwell
          
           ,
           as
           by
           his
           own
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           was
           certified
           of
           and
           which
           notable
           bickering
           and
           brave
           defeat
           ,
           I
           shall
           here
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           summary
           and
           satisfactory
           account
           ,
           in
           these
           two
           particular
           Relations
           following
           ;
           and
           first
           concerning
           the
           surprising
           of
           the
           Kings
           Commissioners
           at
           Shaftsbury
           ,
           it
           was
           briefly
           thus
           :
           The
           Generall
           being
           marched
           from
           the
           Leaguer
           westward
           upon
           some
           intended
           designes
           that
           way
           ,
           left
           Sherburne
           Castle
           still
           sufficiently
           besieged
           ;
           and
           the
           Enemy
           seeing
           their
           friends
           straightned
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           used
           means
           for
           some
           addresses
           to
           be
           made
           to
           the
           King
           for
           some
           course
           to
           be
           taken
           for
           their
           reliefe
           ,
           and
           procured
           a
           Letter
           from
           the
           King
           to
           that
           purpose
           ,
           which
           was
           sent
           to
           his
           Agents
           of
           the
           Clubmen
           ,
           to
           gather
           strength
           for
           the
           raising
           of
           the
           Siege
           upon
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           advance
           .
           The
           Leaders
           of
           the
           Clubmen
           receiving
           these
           Letters
           from
           the
           King
           ,
           met
           at
           Shaftsbury
           on
           Saturday
           the
           2
           of
           August
           ,
           1645.
           to
           consult
           what
           course
           to
           take
           for
           the
           effecting
           thereof
           ,
           having
           their
           Instructions
           ready
           ;
           some
           observations
           were
           made
           ,
           that
           they
           were
           not
           full
           enough
           for
           the
           carrying
           on
           of
           this
           designe
           ,
           and
           that
           therefore
           three
           more
           might
           be
           added
           to
           them
           .
           But
           in
           the
           meane
           while
           our
           wise
           and
           vigilant
           Generall
           ,
           Sir
           Thomas
           ,
           hearing
           of
           the
           proceedings
           of
           these
           Clubmen
           ,
           and
           doubting
           that
           if
           they
           should
           go
           on
           ,
           they
           might
           much
           impede
           the
           proceedings
           of
           those
           whom
           he
           had
           left
           at
           Sherburne
           Castle
           ,
           for
           the
           taking
           thereof
           ,
           where
           were
           in
           that
           Leagner
           Colonell
           Pickering
           with
           a
           Brigade
           of
           2000.
           
           Foot
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Whaleys
           Regiment
           of
           Horse
           ,
           to
           whom
           the
           Generall
           returned
           the
           same
           day
           ,
           (
           being
           Saturday
           )
           to
           Sherburne
           ,
           whether
           being
           come
           ,
           and
           having
           taken
           up
           his
           head
           Quarter
           there
           ,
           he
           presently
           from
           thence
           sent
           away
           Colonell
           Fleetwood
           ,
           with
           his
           own
           and
           Colonell
           Whaleys
           Regiment
           of
           Horse
           ,
           to
           speed
           to
           Shaftsbury
           ,
           so
           to
           oppose
           and
           destroy
           the
           Kings
           Commissioners
           Jesuiticall
           designe
           there
           against
           us
           :
           With
           which
           two
           Regiments
           Colonell
           Fleetwood
           forthwith
           marched
           to
           Shaftsbury
           ,
           dividing
           his
           Forces
           ,
           that
           so
           ,
           when
           he
           came
           neer
           the
           said
           Town
           ,
           he
           might
           ,
           and
           did
           ,
           surround
           it
           ,
           as
           a
           Guard
           with
           his
           Forces
           ,
           whilst
           the
           rest
           marched
           into
           Shaftsbury
           ,
           where
           the
           Commissioners
           were
           then
           
           sitting
           ,
           and
           thus
           they
           surprized
           them
           all
           ,
           no●
           one
           of
           them
           escaping
           ,
           whom
           thus
           taken
           ,
           they
           brought
           Prisoners
           to
           Sherburne
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           all
           examined
           one
           by
           one
           ,
           and
           our
           as
           vertuous
           as
           valiant
           Generall
           ,
           
           learnedly
           and
           religiously
           confuted
           them
           all
           one
           by
           one
           ,
           the
           Clergy
           by
           Scripture
           ,
           and
           his
           Advocate
           Young
           by
           Law
           ;
           shewing
           them
           plainly
           how
           they
           themselves
           had
           dangerously
           acted
           contrary
           to
           their
           own
           principles
           and
           pretences
           .
           The
           List
           of
           all
           their
           names
           was
           also
           sent
           together
           with
           this
           relation
           ,
           the
           particular
           mention
           whereof
           ,
           for
           brevities
           sake
           ,
           I
           forbeare
           ;
           the
           totall
           number
           of
           them
           was
           full
           50.
           some
           of
           the
           chiefest
           of
           them
           were
           these
           ,
           Master
           
             John
             Saintlo
          
           ,
           Master
           
             Richard
             Buckridge
          
           ,
           Master
           
             William
             Smith
          
           ,
           Master
           Jarvis
           ,
           Master
           Hollis
           ,
           Master
           Lovell
           ,
           Master
           Estmond
           ,
           Master
           Goodwin
           ,
           Master
           
             Davis
             ,
             &c.
          
           and
           divers
           of
           them
           most
           pestilently
           Malignant
           Priests
           or
           Ministers
           .
        
         
           And
           at
           the
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           wee
           received
           the
           certain
           intelligence
           of
           the
           routing
           and
           dispersing
           of
           2500.
           of
           the
           forementioned
           Clubmen
           ,
           by
           valiant
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           ,
           which
           were
           gathered
           in
           a
           body
           in
           battalia
           upon
           Hambleton-Hill
           ,
           neer
           Blanford
           ,
           which
           in
           briefe
           was
           performed
           as
           followeth
           ;
        
         
           The
           Kings
           Commissioners
           ,
           
           who
           were
           the
           heads
           and
           Ringleaders
           ,
           of
           the
           refractory
           Clubmen
           of
           Dorcester
           and
           Wilts
           ,
           being
           all
           surprized
           and
           imprisoned
           ,
           as
           was
           before
           related
           :
           The
           said
           Clubmen
           most
           peremptorily
           and
           insolently
           sent
           (
           upon
           the
           
             Lords
             Day
          
           at
           night
           )
           to
           have
           their
           Leaders
           re-delivered
           unto
           them
           ,
           and
           caused
           their
           Bells
           to
           be
           rung
           in
           all
           places
           ,
           and
           Alarms
           to
           be
           given
           in
           their
           ●●all
           way
           of
           rising
           ,
           and
           about
           2500.
           of
           them
           instantly
           met
           in
           a
           body
           at
           Hambleton-hill
           ,
           with
           their
           Colours
           displayed
           ,
           which
           were
           all
           white
           (
           for
           they
           had
           gotten
           white
           silken
           Colours
           )
           and
           their
           Drums
           and
           severall
           Weapons
           ,
           Muskets
           ,
           Pikes
           ,
           Pistols
           ,
           Birding-Peeces
           ,
           Bils
           ,
           Halberts
           ,
           and
           many
           other
           severall
           Weapons
           ,
           and
           had
           thus
           drawne
           themselves
           into
           a
           Body
           .
           Whereupon
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           ,
           with
           500.
           
           Dragoones
           ,
           and
           500.
           more
           in
           a
           reserve
           to
           march
           after
           them
           ,
           marched
           out
           from
           the
           Leaguer
           toward
           these
           ●●toward
           Clubmen
           ,
           and
           facing
           them
           ,
           they
           drew
           into
           Battalia
           ,
           and
           stood
           in
           a
           great
           and
           ancient
           Roman-work
           ,
           which
           is
           upon
           those
           hils
           ,
           and
           admitted
           a
           Parley
           .
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           demanded
           of
           them
           the
           reason
           of
           their
           rising
           .
           They
           answered
           ,
           To
           redeeme
           their
           Heads
           ,
           or
           Leaders
           ,
           requiring
           their
           Commissioners
           to
           be
           delivered
           to
           them
           ,
           and
           then
           they
           said
           they
           would
           returne
           home
           ,
           but
           without
           their
           Leaders
           they
           would
           not
           disband
           .
        
         
         
           Lieutenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           returned
           answer
           ,
           That
           they
           had
           them
           Prisoners
           ;
           And
           that
           they
           were
           to
           answer
           for
           what
           they
           had
           done
           ;
           and
           that
           they
           were
           at
           Sherburne
           with
           the
           Generall
           ,
           and
           made
           a
           very
           full
           and
           worthy
           speech
           to
           them
           ,
           to
           perswade
           them
           to
           be
           wise
           ,
           and
           returne
           home
           in
           peace
           ;
           shewing
           them
           how
           they
           have
           been
           misled
           by
           a
           company
           of
           Malignants
           :
           and
           declaring
           what
           care
           the
           Generall
           had
           taken
           to
           secure
           their
           Estates
           ,
           and
           settle
           peace
           amongst
           them
           ,
           and
           what
           comfort
           they
           found
           that
           submitted
           thereunto
           .
        
         
           But
           the
           Clubmen
           were
           very
           unruly
           ;
           vapouring
           ,
           and
           protesting
           punctually
           to
           rescue
           and
           redeeme
           their
           Leaders
           ,
           (
           and
           indeed
           they
           are
           the
           very
           notorious
           Ringleaders
           of
           the
           Malignants
           of
           these
           parts
           )
           but
           the
           moderate
           party
           (
           especially
           about
           Sommersetshire
           )
           do
           much
           deride
           their
           folly
           .
        
         
           Lieutenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           took
           great
           pains
           to
           appease
           them
           without
           shedding
           of
           blood
           ,
           but
           nothing
           would
           satisfie
           them
           ,
           but
           to
           have
           (
           their
           Leaders
           )
           their
           Heads
           ,
           delivered
           to
           them
           .
        
         
           Whereupon
           ,
           the
           Clubmen
           being
           in
           Battalia
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Generall
           Cromwell
           drew
           up
           his
           Forces
           ,
           and
           charged
           them
           with
           the
           500.
           
           Dragoons
           ,
           and
           slew
           some
           12
           of
           them
           ,
           wounded
           many
           ,
           took
           some
           200
           or
           300
           Prisoners
           ,
           of
           the
           most
           notorious
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           routed
           and
           dispersed
           the
           rest
           ,
           who
           fled
           all
           home
           ,
           leaving
           their
           Colours
           and
           their
           Arms
           behind
           them
           .
           And
           we
           hope
           that
           now
           they
           will
           no
           more
           trouble
           us
           againe
           .
        
         
           
             A
             List
             of
             what
             was
             taken
             from
             the
             Clubmen
             in
             the
             fight
             between
             them
             and
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
             at
             Hambleton-hill
             on
             
               Munday
               the
               4.
               of
               August
               ,
               1645.
               
            
          
           TWo
           thousand
           five
           hundred
           routed
           .
           Three
           hundred
           taken
           Prisoners
           .
           Twelve
           slaine
           upon
           the
           place
           .
           Many
           wounded
           .
           Two
           thousand
           Armes
           of
           all
           sorts
           ,
           viz.
           Musquets
           ,
           Pikes
           ,
           Pistols
           ,
           Halberts
           ,
           Birding-peeces
           ,
           &c.
           
           All
           their
           Colours
           ,
           and
           Drums
           ,
           and
           other
           Baggage
           .
           On
           our
           side
           we
           lost
           only
           three
           men
           and
           some
           wounded
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           eigth
           of
           this
           instant
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Wales
           ,
           that
           that
           most
           valiant
           ,
           active
           ,
           and
           faithfull
           Commander
           in
           those
           parts
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorne
          
           ,
           was
           also
           very
           sucessefull
           
           in
           those
           parts
           of
           Wales
           ;
           
           and
           understanding
           that
           the
           Kings
           designes
           and
           hopes
           were
           now
           quite
           frustrated
           of
           receiving
           any
           more
           strength
           out
           of
           Wales
           ,
           and
           that
           therefore
           the
           ravenous
           Royalists
           ,
           yet
           residing
           there
           in
           Garrisons
           ,
           being
           out
           of
           hope
           of
           further
           help
           and
           subsistance
           ,
           then
           what
           they
           had
           or
           could
           get
           by
           plunder
           ,
           they
           began
           therefore
           to
           consume
           and
           destroy
           the
           Inhabitants
           hopes
           of
           their
           then
           present
           Harvest
           ,
           that
           thus
           nothing
           might
           be
           left
           undone
           (
           as
           much
           as
           in
           them
           lay
           )
           to
           make
           Wales
           as
           miserable
           as
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           truly
           unhappy
           indeed
           :
           Their
           Commanders
           in
           Chiefe
           were
           
             Major
             Generall
             Stradling
          
           ,
           and
           
             Major
             Edg●●ton
          
           :
           But
           this
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           noble
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           understanding
           ,
           he
           came
           with
           his
           Forces
           ,
           and
           fell
           upon
           them
           (
           at
           Colby-Moore
           ,
           within
           three
           miles
           of
           Haverford-West
           ,
           or
           thereabout
           )
           as
           they
           were
           firing
           the
           Country
           and
           Corne
           ,
           
           and
           that
           with
           such
           successe
           and
           courage
           ,
           that
           after
           a
           sharp
           encounter
           he
           enforced
           the
           Enemy
           to
           fly
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           at
           least
           150
           of
           their
           men
           ,
           who
           were
           slaine
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           in
           rout
           and
           pursuit
           of
           whom
           ,
           tooke
           three
           Colonels
           ,
           twelve
           Majors
           ,
           forty
           other
           Officers
           ,
           700
           Prisoners
           ,
           foure
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           five
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           1000
           Armes
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Carriages
           that
           the
           Enemy
           had
           .
           There
           were
           hearty
           thanks
           given
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           for
           the
           great
           Victory
           ,
           by
           Order
           from
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           upon
           the
           next
           ensuing
           
             Lords
             Day
          
           ,
           in
           all
           the
           Churches
           in
           London
           .
           And
           indeed
           this
           brave
           Victory
           was
           the
           more
           remarkable
           ,
           because
           our
           Forces
           in
           those
           parts
           had
           been
           a
           long
           time
           before
           kept
           very
           low
           ,
           and
           the
           Country
           had
           suffered
           much
           by
           the
           violence
           and
           fury
           of
           Gerrard
           .
           But
           now
           this
           most
           active
           ,
           loyall
           ,
           and
           valiant
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           ,
           prosecuting
           this
           his
           Victory
           and
           good
           Successe
           ,
           tooke
           also
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Haverford-West
           ,
           
           by
           a
           speedy
           storming
           of
           it
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           120
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           20
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           in
           Armes
           ,
           whereof
           one
           Colonell
           ,
           one
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           ,
           and
           one
           Major
           ,
           also
           one
           Peece
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           about
           150
           Arms.
           
        
         
           About
           the
           12
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           we
           also
           received
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           our
           most
           renowned
           
             Generall
             ,
             Sir
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           That
           about
           the
           tenth
           instant
           ,
           that
           strong
           Castle
           of
           Sherburne
           ,
           
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           vaunted
           would
           continue
           and
           hold
           out
           a
           half
           yeares
           Siege
           at
           least
           ,
           was
           most
           valiantly
           stormed
           ,
           and
           the
           next
           day
           taken
           ,
           the
           manner
           whereof
           ,
           was
           in
           briefe
           as
           followeth
           ;
           Upon
           the
           tenth
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           our
           great
           Guns
           began
           to
           batter
           the
           strong
           wall
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           between
           the
           two
           lesser
           Towers
           
           thereof
           ,
           and
           had
           soone
           beaten
           down
           one
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           before
           six
           of
           the
           Clock
           that
           night
           ,
           had
           made
           a
           breach
           in
           the
           Wall
           ,
           so
           as
           twelve
           a
           breast
           might
           enter
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           most
           noble
           Generall
           sent
           a
           Drum
           with
           a
           third
           Summons
           ,
           to
           surrender
           the
           Castle
           ,
           signifying
           with
           all
           ,
           That
           if
           he
           were
           put
           to
           a
           Storme
           ,
           they
           within
           would
           be
           left
           inexcusable
           :
           But
           
             Sir
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           (
           then
           Governour
           )
           detained
           the
           Drum
           ,
           and
           when
           the
           Drum
           spake
           some
           words
           (
           as
           
             Sir
             Lewis
          
           thought
           )
           sawcily
           ,
           he
           told
           him
           he
           was
           in
           the
           presence
           of
           a
           better
           man
           than
           his
           Generall
           ,
           and
           sent
           no
           Answer
           till
           two
           of
           the
           clock
           on
           Friday
           morning
           ,
           and
           then
           he
           sent
           a
           Drum
           with
           this
           Messuage
           in
           writing
           to
           the
           Generall
           .
        
         
           
             
               Sir
               
                 Lewis
                 Dives
              
               his
               Answer
               to
               the
               Generals
               Summons
               .
            
             
               SIR
               ,
               I
               must
               acknowledge
               the
               advantage
               you
               have
               of
               me
               ,
               by
               being
               Master
               of
               my
               Wals
               ,
               and
               that
               you
               may
               thinke
               me
               obstinate
               without
               reason
               ,
               I
               have
               sent
               this
               Drum
               unto
               you
               ,
               to
               let
               you
               know
               ,
               that
               if
               I
               may
               have
               such
               Conditions
               from
               you
               ,
               as
               are
               fit
               for
               a
               souldier
               and
               a
               Gentleman
               ,
               with
               honour
               to
               accept
               ,
               I
               shall
               surrender
               this
               Castle
               into
               your
               hands
               ,
               otherwise
               I
               shall
               esteeme
               it
               a
               farre
               greater
               happinesse
               to
               bury
               my
               bones
               in
               it
               ,
               and
               the
               same
               resolution
               have
               all
               those
               that
               are
               with
               me
               .
               And
               give
               me
               leave
               to
               adde
               this
               ,
               That
               your
               Victory
               will
               be
               crowned
               with
               more
               honour
               by
               granting
               it
               ,
               than
               you
               will
               gaine
               glory
               by
               the
               winning
               it
               ,
               with
               the
               losse
               of
               so
               much
               blood
               as
               it
               will
               cost
               .
            
             
               
                 I
                 am
                 your
                 Servant
                 Lewis
                 Dives
              
               
                 Sherburne
                 Castle
                 ,
                 
                   August
                   15.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Upon
           the
           receipt
           of
           this
           Answer
           ,
           our
           men
           presently
           prepared
           to
           storme
           the
           Castle
           ,
           which
           they
           performed
           with
           so
           much
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           that
           instantly
           twenty
           of
           the
           Cabs
           leaped
           over
           the
           Wall
           ,
           and
           came
           to
           our
           men
           ,
           crying
           for
           Quarter
           ,
           the
           rest
           of
           them
           within
           ,
           being
           as
           much
           amazed
           as
           the
           former
           ,
           cryed
           out
           for
           a
           Parley
           ,
           but
           then
           it
           was
           too
           late
           ,
           onely
           Quarter
           was
           given
           them
           for
           their
           lives
           ,
           and
           so
           our
           men
           entred
           the
           Castle
           ,
           where
           they
           tooke
           Prisoners
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
             ,
             Colonell
          
           and
           Governour
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           together
           with
           his
           
             Lady
             ,
             Colonell
             Sir
             John
             Strangewaies
             ,
          
           one
           of
           the
           
             Lord
             Pawlets
          
           Sons
           ;
           one
           Sir
           Cotton
           Knight
           ,
           and
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Russell
           an
           Atturney
           ,
           and
           sometime
           Sub-Governour
           of
           Weymouth
           for
           the
           King
           ,
           two
           Apostate
           Members
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           divers
           of
           the
           
             Commissioners
             of
             Array
          
           ,
           9
           Captaines
           ,
           
           11
           Lieutenants
           ,
           3
           Cornets
           ,
           5
           Colours
           ,
           55
           Malignant
           Gentlemen
           of
           Wiltshire
           ,
           and
           Dorsetshire
           ,
           10
           Malignant
           Priests
           ,
           400
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           above
           800
           Armes
           ,
           16
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           a
           Morter
           Peece
           ,
           and
           a
           Murtherer
           ,
           60
           Barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           great
           store
           of
           Provisions
           and
           rich
           housholdstuffe
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           good
           plunder
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           before
           taken
           from
           the
           Country
           ,
           all
           which
           plunder
           our
           brave
           Souldiers
           merrily
           divided
           among
           them
           ,
           and
           that
           most
           deservedly
           .
           There
           were
           few
           of
           the
           Enemies
           slaine
           in
           the
           storme
           ,
           and
           as
           few
           left
           unstript
           of
           what
           was
           worth
           anything
           ,
           
           after
           the
           Storme
           .
           We
           lost
           not
           above
           94
           men
           in
           all
           this
           siege
           and
           taking
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           whereof
           Captain
           Dove
           ,
           and
           two
           other
           Captains
           slaine
           with
           him
           .
        
         
           About
           Aug.
           16.
           our
           most
           pious
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           religiously
           Ordered
           ,
           That
           (
           for
           the
           further
           advancement
           of
           the
           worke
           of
           Reformation
           in
           matters
           of
           Religion
           )
           First
           ,
           That
           no
           Bibles
           should
           be
           vented
           in
           this
           Kingdome
           ,
           
           without
           the
           perusall
           of
           the
           
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
          
           ,
           or
           such
           other
           persons
           as
           should
           be
           thereunto
           appointed
           ▪
           Also
           ,
           That
           all
           the
           Knights
           and
           Burgesses
           of
           the
           severall
           Counties
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           within
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           should
           send
           printed
           Bookes
           of
           the
           Directory
           for
           Gods
           Worship
           ,
           fairly
           bound
           up
           in
           Leather
           ,
           unto
           the
           Committees
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           residing
           in
           the
           respective
           Counties
           of
           England
           and
           Wales
           ,
           who
           should
           with
           all
           convenient
           speed
           send
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           cause
           them
           to
           be
           delivered
           unto
           the
           severall
           respective
           Constables
           ,
           or
           other
           Officers
           ,
           of
           all
           the
           severall
           Parishes
           ,
           and
           respective
           Chappalries
           and
           Donatives
           within
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           England
           and
           Dominion
           of
           Wales
           ,
           and
           the
           Port
           and
           Town
           of
           Barwick
           ,
           that
           is
           to
           say
           ,
           one
           Booke
           to
           the
           respective
           Constables
           ,
           and
           other
           Officers
           of
           every
           one
           of
           the
           said
           
             Parishes
             ,
             Chappelries
          
           and
           Donatives
           ,
           to
           be
           paid
           for
           by
           the
           Inhabitants
           within
           the
           said
           severall
           Parishes
           and
           Chappelries
           .
        
         
           And
           it
           is
           further
           hereby
           Ordained
           by
           the
           said
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ,
           That
           if
           any
           person
           or
           persons
           whatsoever
           shall
           at
           any
           time
           or
           times
           hereafter
           abuse
           or
           cause
           the
           aforesaid
           Book
           of
           Common
           Prayer
           to
           be
           abused
           in
           any
           Church
           ,
           Chappell
           ,
           or
           publique
           place
           of
           Worship
           ,
           or
           in
           any
           private
           place
           or
           Family
           ,
           within
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           England
           or
           Dominion
           of
           Wales
           ,
           or
           Port
           and
           Towne
           of
           Barwick
           ,
           that
           then
           every
           such
           person
           so
           offending
           therein
           ,
           shall
           for
           the
           first
           offence
           forfeit
           and
           pay
           the
           summe
           of
           five
           pounds
           of
           lawfull
           English
           money
           ,
           for
           the
           second
           offence
           the
           summe
           of
           tenne
           pounds
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           third
           offence
           shall
           suffer
           one
           whole
           yeares
           imprisonment
           ,
           without
           Bayle
           or
           Main
           prize
           .
        
         
         
           And
           it
           is
           further
           Ordained
           ,
           that
           every
           Minister
           which
           shall
           not
           henceforth
           pursue
           and
           observe
           the
           Directory
           for
           Publike
           Worship
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           true
           intent
           and
           meaning
           thereof
           ,
           in
           all
           exercises
           of
           the
           publike
           Worship
           of
           God
           within
           this
           Realme
           of
           England
           ,
           and
           dominion
           of
           Wales
           ,
           and
           within
           the
           Towne
           and
           Port
           of
           Barwick
           ,
           shall
           for
           every
           time
           that
           he
           shall
           so
           offend
           ,
           lose
           and
           forseit
           the
           summe
           of
           forty
           shillings
           of
           lawfull
           English
           mony
           .
           And
           that
           what
           person
           soever
           shall
           with
           intent
           to
           bring
           the
           said
           Directory
           into
           contempt
           and
           neglect
           ,
           or
           to
           raise
           opposition
           against
           it
           ,
           Preach
           ,
           Write
           ,
           Print
           ,
           or
           cause
           to
           be
           written
           or
           printed
           ,
           any
           thing
           in
           the
           derogation
           or
           depraving
           of
           the
           said
           Booke
           ,
           or
           any
           thing
           therein
           contained
           ,
           or
           any
           part
           thereof
           ,
           shall
           lose
           and
           forfeit
           for
           every
           such
           offence
           ,
           such
           a
           summe
           of
           money
           ,
           as
           shall
           at
           the
           time
           of
           his
           conviction
           be
           thought
           fit
           to
           be
           imposed
           upon
           him
           ,
           by
           those
           before
           whom
           he
           shall
           have
           his
           triall
           ,
           provided
           ,
           that
           it
           be
           not
           lesse
           than
           five
           pounds
           ,
           and
           not
           exceeding
           the
           summe
           of
           fifty
           pounds
           .
        
         
           And
           be
           it
           further
           ordained
           by
           the
           authority
           aforesaid
           ,
           That
           no
           person
           or
           persons
           shall
           be
           at
           any
           time
           hereafter
           impeached
           or
           molested
           ,
           of
           ,
           or
           for
           any
           of
           the
           offences
           last
           above
           mentioned
           ,
           hereafter
           to
           be
           committed
           or
           done
           contrary
           to
           this
           Ordinance
           ,
           unlesse
           he
           or
           they
           so
           offending
           be
           thereof
           indicted
           at
           the
           next
           or
           second
           generall
           Sessions
           ,
           to
           be
           holden
           before
           any
           Justices
           of
           Oyre
           ,
           and
           determiner
           ,
           or
           Justices
           of
           Assize
           ,
           or
           before
           the
           Justices
           of
           Peace
           at
           their
           generall
           quarter
           Sessions
           next
           after
           any
           offence
           committed
           or
           done
           contrary
           to
           the
           tenor
           of
           this
           Ordinance
           ,
           and
           that
           he
           be
           thereby
           lawfully
           convicted
           according
           to
           the
           Lawes
           of
           this
           Realm
           ,
           by
           verdict
           of
           twelve
           men
           ,
           or
           by
           his
           own
           confession
           .
        
         
           It
           is
           further
           Ordered
           and
           Ordained
           ,
           That
           all
           Common
           Prayer
           Bookes
           remaining
           in
           Parish
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           ,
           shall
           within
           a
           moneth
           after
           the
           publishing
           of
           this
           Ordinance
           ,
           be
           by
           the
           Church-wardens
           ,
           or
           Constables
           of
           the
           respective
           Parishes
           ,
           under
           the
           penalty
           of
           forty
           shillings
           ,
           to
           be
           employed
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           carried
           unto
           the
           Committees
           of
           the
           respective
           Counties
           ,
           where
           they
           shall
           be
           found
           ,
           to
           be
           disposed
           of
           as
           the
           Parliament
           shall
           direct
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           20.
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           we
           were
           for
           certaine
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           
             Northern
             parts
          
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           that
           about
           this
           time
           the
           English
           and
           Scottish
           forces
           were
           very
           considerable
           in
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           ,
           for
           the
           preservation
           of
           those
           parts
           from
           the
           rage
           of
           the
           Royalists
           ,
           viz.
           That
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             
             Lesley
          
           with
           5000.
           
           
           Horse
           and
           Dragoons
           ,
           valiant
           
             Col.
             Ros●●er
          
           with
           1000.
           and
           the
           
             Nottingham
             ,
             Darby
          
           ,
           and
           Staffordshire
           Horse
           joyned
           with
           Major
           
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           had
           their
           Rendezvouz
           neare
           Doncaster
           ,
           and
           were
           compleat
           10000.
           
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           ,
           their
           foot
           being
           left
           at
           Yorke
           ,
           for
           their
           better
           safety
           and
           security
           ;
           the
           Kings
           great
           desire
           and
           designe
           being
           at
           this
           time
           (
           as
           they
           were
           certainly
           informed
           )
           to
           get
           further
           into
           the
           North
           ,
           but
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           tooke
           speciall
           care
           to
           prevent
           him
           ,
           and
           to
           secure
           the
           passages
           at
           Ferribridge
           ,
           so
           to
           impede
           his
           progresse
           that
           way
           ;
           yet
           at
           last
           the
           King
           was
           come
           on
           as
           neare
           as
           Doncaster
           ,
           and
           had
           made
           Proclamation
           that
           all
           should
           come
           in
           to
           him
           to
           goe
           along
           with
           him
           to
           Yorke
           ,
           where
           he
           hoped
           to
           make
           a
           second
           Nest
           to
           nestle
           his
           devouring
           Cormorants
           again
           ,
           but
           findeing
           no
           appearance
           answerable
           to
           his
           expectation
           ,
           but
           contrariwise
           all
           our
           Forces
           ready
           to
           receive
           him
           ,
           he
           therefore
           made
           a
           speedy
           retreat
           backe
           againe
           ,
           in
           which
           his
           retreat
           a
           party
           of
           our
           Horse
           fell
           fiercely
           upon
           his
           reare
           ,
           and
           ferretted
           them
           soundly
           ,
           where
           they
           tooke
           the
           Lord
           Harris
           ,
           a
           Papist
           ,
           Prisoner
           ,
           together
           with
           100.
           
           Horse
           ,
           and
           divers
           Prisoners
           ,
           and
           forced
           the
           King
           to
           fly
           away
           thence
           to
           Newarke
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           24.
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           the
           prime
           Prisoners
           taken
           by
           our
           renowned
           
             Generall
             Sir
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           at
           Sherburn-Castle
           were
           brought
           to
           London
           by
           Sea
           ,
           
           and
           two
           of
           the
           cheife
           of
           them
           ,
           were
           (
           as
           this
           day
           )
           brought
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           viz.
           Sir
           
             Lewis
             Dives
          
           ,
           late
           Governour
           of
           
             Sherburn
             Castle
          
           for
           the
           King
           ,
           and
           Col.
           Sir
           
             George
             Strangewaies
          
           formerly
           a
           Member
           of
           that
           House
           ,
           who
           were
           by
           a
           strong
           Guard
           attended
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           caused
           to
           come
           into
           the
           House
           to
           the
           Bar
           ,
           where
           Dives
           demeaned
           himselfe
           very
           supercilliously
           and
           proudly
           ,
           seeming
           to
           refuse
           to
           kneel
           on
           both
           his
           knees
           til
           he
           was
           compelled
           unto
           it
           ;
           and
           then
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           told
           him
           ,
           that
           he
           was
           much
           to
           be
           lamented
           ,
           who
           notwithstanding
           that
           he
           had
           been
           a
           meanes
           to
           shed
           so
           much
           innocent
           bloud
           ,
           and
           had
           committed
           so
           much
           Treason
           against
           his
           native
           Kingdome
           ,
           endeavouring
           to
           destroy
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           helping
           (
           as
           much
           as
           in
           him
           was
           )
           to
           draw
           the
           King
           from
           his
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           yet
           that
           his
           heart
           should
           no
           more
           (
           nay
           not
           at
           all
           )
           relent
           ,
           but
           that
           he
           looked
           before
           that
           Honourable
           presence
           ,
           as
           one
           whom
           God
           had
           given
           over
           to
           hardnesse
           of
           heart
           ,
           and
           impudency
           of
           carriage
           ;
           he
           therefore
           for
           his
           Treasons
           pronounced
           the
           Commitment
           of
           him
           ,
           and
           of
           Sir
           
             George
             Strangewaies
          
           ,
           to
           the
           Tower
           of
           
           London
           ,
           there
           to
           remaine
           Prisoners
           till
           Justice
           should
           farther
           proceed
           against
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           28.
           instant
           ,
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           having
           his
           Leaguer
           ,
           now
           before
           Bristoll
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           from
           them
           ,
           that
           the
           Club-men
           of
           Gloucester
           ,
           and
           Somersetshire
           expressed
           much
           affection
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Army
           ,
           
           and
           afforded
           them
           a
           gallant
           Party
           ,
           for
           the
           taking
           of
           this
           brave
           and
           strong
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           ;
           and
           that
           Somersetshire
           had
           raised
           at
           least
           2000.
           men
           ,
           and
           were
           joyned
           with
           Sir
           Thomas
           in
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           strong
           Fort
           called
           Portshead-point
           ,
           the
           true
           and
           exact
           manner
           whereof
           being
           related
           by
           a
           Letter
           sent
           from
           an
           eminent
           Commander
           in
           the
           said
           Leaguer
           ,
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           in
           Parliament
           ;
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           to
           insert
           the
           said
           Letter
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               To
               the
               Right
               Honourable
               
                 William
                 Lenthall
              
               Esquire
               ,
               Speaker
               of
               the
               Honourable
               House
               of
               Commons
               .
            
             
               SIR
               ,
               I
               wrot
               unto
               you
               the
               other
               day
               in
               what
               posture
               we
               were
               before
               the
               Towne
               ,
               we
               have
               since
               incroached
               upon
               our
               Enemies
               ,
               and
               in
               many
               places
               got
               within
               Pistoll
               shot
               ,
               and
               have
               had
               hot
               incounters
               with
               them
               :
               On
               Munday
               morning
               last
               about
               foure
               a
               Clock
               they
               sallyed
               out
               againe
               ,
               and
               we
               watched
               how
               to
               catch
               them
               ,
               and
               that
               evening
               we
               took
               Sir
               
                 Bernard
                 Ashley
              
               the
               best
               Souldier
               in
               Bristoll
               ,
               and
               kild
               Col.
               Daniel
               ,
               for
               he
               had
               seaven
               bullets
               in
               his
               body
               ,
               but
               being
               so
               neere
               the
               works
               ,
               we
               durst
               not
               alight
               to
               bring
               off
               his
               body
               ,
               Sir
               
                 Bernard
                 Ashley
              
               we
               have
               Prisoner
               ,
               though
               sore
               wounded
               :
               The
               other
               day
               ,
               at
               our
               first
               comming
               ,
               we
               shot
               Sir
               
                 Richard
                 Crane
              
               (
               another
               great
               favourer
               of
               Ruports
               )
               through
               the
               thighe
               ,
               of
               which
               he
               lyes
               dangerously
               ill
               ,
               the
               party
               of
               Foot
               under
               Lieutenant
               Col.
               Kempson
               ,
               hath
               taken
               the
               strong
               Fort
               of
               Ports-head
               point
               ,
               and
               therein
               ●ix
               pieces
               of
               Ordnance
               ,
               and
               one
               Demy-culvering
               ,
               so
               our
               Ships
               may
               come
               in
               freely
               into
               Severne
               ;
               we
               have
               also
               seized
               on
               one
               Ship
               in
               Avon
               ,
               with
               twelve
               peice
               of
               Ordnance
               .
               The
               last
               night
               we
               were
               all
               up
               in
               Armes
               ,
               expecting
               a
               Sally
               out
               ,
               of
               one
               thousand
               Horse
               upon
               our
               Guards
               ,
               being
               extream
               wet
               weather
               all
               night
               long
               ;
               the
               Enemy
               drew
               out
               under
               their
               Workes
               ,
               but
               their
               Scouts
               discerning
               our
               readinesse
               came
               not
               on
               ,
               besides
               they
               had
               a
               
               most
               fierce
               Alarm
               ,
               Ports-head
               point
               was
               taken
               ,
               and
               the
               Parliament
               Ships
               coming
               up
               the
               River
               ,
               the
               Towns
               men
               were
               dismayed
               ,
               and
               threw
               down
               Arms
               ,
               Rupert
               imprisoned
               some
               of
               them
               ,
               and
               thus
               is
               the
               condition
               of
               affaires
               for
               the
               present
               .
               We
               had
               by
               this
               raised
               as
               good
               Works
               against
               theirs
               as
               may
               be
               ,
               and
               if
               Goring
               come
               on
               of
               the
               other
               hand
               :
               But
               singly
               ,
               either
               of
               them
               we
               feare
               not
               .
               I
               am
               in
               great
               hast
               ,
               and
               can
               write
               no
               more
               but
               that
               I
               am
               ,
               Sir
               ,
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 servant
                 .
              
               
                 
                   From
                   before
                
                 Bristoll
                 ,
                 
                   Aug.
                   28.
                   1645.
                   at
                   4.
                   in
                   the
                   afternoone
                   .
                
              
            
             
               
                 Colonell
                 Morgan
                 is
                 before
                 Barklay
                 Castle
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Generall
                 hath
                 sent
                 a
                 Regiment
                 of
                 Horse
                 to
                 his
                 assistance
                 .
                 Our
                 Horse
                 before
                 Bristoll
                 have
                 done
                 five
                 daies
                 and
                 nights
                 duty
                 ,
                 never
                 coming
                 off
                 the
                 Field
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           August
           ,
           came
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           to
           London
           from
           Redding
           ,
           that
           a
           Party
           of
           about
           120
           Horse
           from
           Wallingford
           and
           Dennington
           ,
           came
           into
           those
           parts
           to
           gather
           Contribution
           Money
           ,
           even
           within
           a
           mile
           of
           Redding
           ;
           Colonell
           Baxter
           the
           Governour
           of
           Reading
           ,
           with
           Captaine
           Pile
           ,
           and
           as
           many
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           of
           their
           Troops
           as
           could
           be
           presently
           made
           ready
           ,
           which
           was
           not
           above
           30
           or
           40
           in
           all
           at
           most
           ,
           understanding
           thereof
           ,
           sent
           to
           Colonell
           Moore
           ond
           Captain
           Burroughs
           ,
           
           who
           then
           had
           about
           100
           of
           Abington
           Horse
           quartered
           also
           at
           Redding
           to
           prepare
           for
           his
           Reserve
           .
           The
           Enemy
           upon
           their
           March
           homeward
           ware
           closely
           followed
           by
           the
           Governours
           party
           whose
           forlorn
           hope
           forced
           the
           Enemies
           Rear
           guard
           to
           their
           body
           at
           which
           their
           body
           faced
           about
           ,
           and
           caused
           our
           forlorn
           to
           retreat
           ,
           and
           they
           perceiving
           our
           number
           to
           be
           but
           small
           ,
           pursued
           the
           Governour
           through
           and
           through
           ,
           yet
           he
           had
           but
           one
           man
           slain
           ,
           and
           eight
           of
           his
           men
           were
           taken
           Prisoners
           ,
           and
           the
           Governours
           sword
           was
           cut
           off
           to
           the
           hilt
           ,
           for
           upon
           the
           Enemies
           facing
           about
           upon
           ours
           ,
           the
           Governour
           seeing
           the
           Enemies
           advantage
           to
           be
           at
           least
           foure
           to
           one
           ,
           did
           forbeare
           an
           engagement
           ,
           till
           he
           had
           sent
           one
           of
           his
           Captaines
           to
           know
           how
           far
           behind
           the
           Abington
           horse
           were
           ,
           
           and
           to
           give
           them
           the
           Word
           ,
           who
           returned
           to
           the
           Governour
           ,
           and
           told
           him
           they
           were
           at
           hand
           ,
           which
           proved
           otherwise
           ,
           to
           the
           hazard
           of
           the
           Governour
           ,
           and
           his
           whole
           party
           ,
           then
           engaging
           ,
           as
           you
           have
           heard
           .
           See
           here
           therefore
           how
           much
           conducing
           to
           the
           welfare
           of
           martiall
           affaires
           ,
           true
           intelligence
           is
           ,
           and
           how
           the
           
           want
           of
           it
           proves
           destructive
           .
           In
           this
           interim
           ,
           at
           length
           ,
           and
           seasonably
           enough
           ,
           came
           in
           Colonell
           Moore
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Burroughs
           with
           their
           horse
           ,
           and
           they
           ,
           now
           ,
           with
           the
           Governours
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           ,
           being
           rallied
           againe
           ,
           very
           fiercely
           charged
           the
           Enemy
           again
           ,
           
           bravely
           routed
           them
           ,
           regained
           their
           prisoners
           ,
           tooke
           about
           50
           Horse
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           60
           Arms
           ,
           23
           Prisoners
           ,
           one
           Major
           ,
           one
           Captaine
           ,
           and
           sorely
           wounded
           another
           ,
           and
           slew
           13
           of
           them
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           and
           in
           their
           pursuit
           ,
           which
           ours
           had
           upon
           them
           for
           at
           least
           five
           miles
           :
           The
           rest
           escaped
           by
           flight
           to
           tell
           their
           fellowes
           at
           Wallingford
           what
           a
           brave
           prize
           and
           purchase
           they
           had
           got
           .
           We
           had
           but
           that
           one
           man
           slaine
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           forementioned
           ,
           and
           two
           dyed
           since
           of
           their
           wounds
           .
           The
           Governour
           ,
           Colonell
           Moore
           ,
           Captaine
           Pile
           ,
           Captaine
           Burroughs
           ,
           and
           
             Quarter-Master
             Barker
          
           ,
           behaved
           themselves
           with
           much
           gallantry
           in
           this
           businesse
           ,
           and
           generally
           the
           Souldiers
           fought
           all
           of
           them
           very
           bravely
           ;
           but
           most
           justly
           to
           God
           be
           all
           the
           praise
           of
           the
           victory
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           we
           also
           understood
           for
           certaine
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Shropshire
           ,
           That
           the
           brave
           and
           active
           Garrison
           of
           Shrewsbury
           fell
           also
           upon
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Enemies
           at
           Bishops-Castle
           ,
           
           in
           that
           County
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           hot
           in
           plundring
           the
           Fayre
           ,
           which
           was
           then
           kept
           there
           ,
           whom
           they
           bravely
           and
           suddenly
           routed
           ,
           rescued
           all
           the
           plunder
           ,
           tooke
           200
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           and
           many
           Prisoners
           :
           This
           Service
           was
           performed
           by
           valiant
           Major
           Fenick
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemies
           party
           was
           from
           Ludlow
           and
           Bridge-North
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           me
           desire
           thee
           to
           make
           a
           little
           pause
           and
           parley
           with
           thy
           heart
           and
           soul
           ,
           in
           the
           serious
           contemplation
           and
           consideration
           of
           the
           rich
           and
           rare
           mercies
           of
           this
           moneth
           also
           ,
           
           wherein
           thou
           hast
           most
           remarkably
           seen
           the
           faithful
           performance
           of
           this
           our
           still-continued
           mighty
           &
           marvelous
           wonder
           of
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
          
           ,
           or
           rather
           indeed
           ,
           
             more
             and
             more
             prospered
             and
             preserved
             ,
          
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           such
           ,
           and
           so
           many
           fierce
           &
           furious
           flashes
           and
           flames
           of
           mischief
           and
           malignity
           ,
           in
           outragious
           opposition
           
           against
           it
           ,
           which
           hath
           bin
           most
           abundantly
           demonstrated
           ,
           
           both
           in
           Captain
           Allens
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           neer
           Stamford
           
           in
           Lincolnshire
           :
           In
           the
           surprisall
           of
           the
           
             Kings
             Commissioners
          
           at
           
           Shaftsbury
           by
           Colonell
           Fleetwood
           :
           In
           the
           routing
           of
           the
           Clubmen
           by
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           :
           In
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           
           Enemy
           in
           Wales
           ,
           by
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorne
          
           :
           In
           the
           storming
           
           and
           taking
           of
           
             Sherburne
             Castle
          
           ,
           by
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           :
           In
           the
           Parliaments
           pious
           and
           prudent
           care
           for
           the
           reformation
           of
           
           matters
           in
           Religion
           :
           In
           the
           good
           condition
           of
           our
           Forces
           in
           
           the
           North
           ,
           whereby
           a
           dangerous
           designe
           of
           the
           Kings
           was
           frustrated
           and
           his
           forces
           defeated
           :
           In
           our
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           
           Generals
           winning
           of
           that
           strong
           Fort
           at
           Bristoll
           ,
           called
           
             Ports-head
             Point
          
           :
           In
           that
           brave
           ,
           but
           dangerous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           
           neer
           Reading
           :
           And
           
             Major
             Fenicks
          
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Bishops-Castle
           in
           Shropshire
           :
           All
           which
           rare
           
             Parliamentary
             Mercies
          
           ,
           bestowed
           on
           us
           ,
           and
           sore
           pinches
           and
           pulls
           thus
           from
           time
           to
           time
           ,
           put
           upon
           and
           wrested
           from
           our
           vile
           and
           vexatious
           Enemies
           :
           O
           how
           ought
           the
           gracious
           and
           gratefull
           recordation
           and
           consideration
           thereof
           ,
           work
           upon
           our
           spirits
           ,
           and
           affect
           our
           souls
           with
           unexpressible
           gratitude
           to
           our
           God
           ,
           the
           most
           mercifull
           ,
           wise
           ,
           and
           wonderfull
           worker
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           cause
           us
           to
           break
           forth
           with
           holy
           David
           ,
           that
           sweet
           singer
           of
           Israel
           ,
           into
           this
           holy
           extasie
           of
           exultation
           and
           rejoycing
           ,
           sing
           and
           say
           ,
           
           
             Our
             souls
             waite
             ,
             yea
             wait
             only
             upon
             God
             ,
             for
             our
             expectation
             is
             only
             from
             him
             .
             He
             only
             is
             our
             rock
             and
             our
             salvation
             ,
             he
             is
             our
             defence
             ,
             whereby
             we
             are
             not
             moved
             .
             In
             the
             Lord
             our
             God
             is
             our
             salvation
             ,
             and
             our
             onely
             glory
             ,
             yea
             he
             is
             the
             rock
             of
             our
             strength
             ,
             and
             our
             righteousnesse
             ,
             therefore
             will
             we
             trust
             in
             him
             still
             ,
             and
             at
             all
             times
             .
          
           And
           thus
           now
           to
           proceed
           ,
           
        
         
           And
           here
           I
           shall
           begin
           the
           yet
           further
           sight
           and
           survey
           of
           this
           next
           ensuing
           Moneths
           marvell
           ,
           and
           most
           worthily
           to
           be
           admired
           wonder
           of
           this
           our
           still
           
             unconsumed
             Burning-Bush
          
           ,
           in
           representing
           to
           the
           Reader
           in
           the
           first
           place
           ,
           an
           excellent
           Declaration
           ,
           set
           forth
           and
           sent
           into
           Wales
           ,
           by
           the
           wisdome
           and
           providence
           of
           the
           most
           renowned
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           September
           ,
           1645.
           providently
           (
           I
           say
           )
           and
           prudently
           to
           undeceive
           that
           pittifully
           misled
           and
           abused
           people
           ,
           
           who
           had
           been
           over-perswaded
           ,
           and
           made
           to
           believe
           ,
           all
           along
           ,
           and
           all
           over
           that
           whole
           Dominion
           and
           Principality
           ,
           even
           as
           much
           as
           possibly
           might
           be
           ,
           by
           the
           lying
           and
           irreligious
           Royalists
           ,
           That
           the
           Parliament
           mainly
           endeavoured
           to
           make
           a
           Conquest
           of
           their
           Country
           ,
           and
           to
           gratifie
           our
           
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
          
           with
           the
           totall
           donation
           of
           it
           unto
           them
           ,
           as
           a
           reward
           and
           requitall
           of
           their
           assistance
           in
           this
           present
           War
           ;
           thus
           ,
           most
           maliciously
           and
           falsly
           to
           slander
           the
           Parliaments
           proceedings
           ,
           and
           thus
           the
           more
           to
           exasperate
           the
           thoughts
           ,
           and
           stir
           and
           stimulate
           the
           spirits
           and
           splene
           of
           the
           naturally
           restie
           Welchmen
           ,
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           which
           said
           Declaration
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           excellency
           of
           the
           thing
           it self
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           
           it
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           Authority
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   A
                   Declaration
                   of
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   Assembled
                   in
                   Parliament
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     
                       Die
                       Lunae
                       8.
                       
                       Septemb.
                       1645.
                       
                    
                  
                
                 
                   WHereas
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   assembled
                   ,
                   are
                   informed
                   that
                   by
                   the
                   subtle
                   and
                   malicious
                   practises
                   of
                   a
                   Popish
                   and
                   Malignant
                   party
                   ,
                   opposite
                   to
                   Gods
                   Cause
                   and
                   the
                   prosperity
                   of
                   this
                   Kingdom
                   ,
                   it
                   hath
                   been
                   insinuated
                   and
                   infused
                   into
                   sundry
                   of
                   the
                   Inhabitants
                   of
                   his
                   Majesties
                   Do●●inions
                   of
                   Wales
                   ,
                   to
                   dis-affect
                   and
                   poyson
                   them
                   against
                   the
                   proceedings
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   That
                   it
                   was
                   their
                   intention
                   to
                   gratifie
                   our
                   Brethren
                   of
                   Scotland
                   for
                   their
                   assistance
                   in
                   these
                   our
                   extremities
                   drawn
                   upon
                   us
                   by
                   the
                   said
                   Popish
                   and
                   Malignant
                   party
                   ,
                   with
                   the
                   Estates
                   and
                   Lands
                   of
                   the
                   said
                   Inhabitants
                   ,
                   which
                   is
                   so
                   absolutely
                   false
                   ,
                   that
                   it
                   never
                   entred
                   into
                   their
                   thoughts
                   ,
                   and
                   consequently
                   needed
                   no
                   refutation
                   :
                   Yet
                   that
                   the
                   Subjects
                   of
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   ,
                   inhabiting
                   within
                   the
                   said
                   Dominion
                   of
                   Wales
                   ,
                   may
                   receive
                   full
                   and
                   befiting
                   satisfaction
                   ,
                   and
                   We
                   and
                   our
                   Brethren
                   of
                   Scotland
                   Vindication
                   against
                   so
                   foule
                   and
                   so
                   barbarous
                   an
                   aspersion
                   ,
                   the
                   said
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   do
                   testifie
                   and
                   declare
                   to
                   all
                   persons
                   whatsoever
                   ,
                   to
                   whom
                   these
                   shall
                   come
                   ,
                   That
                   they
                   do
                   much
                   abhor
                   and
                   detest
                   an
                   Act
                   of
                   such
                   Injustice
                   and
                   Inhumanity
                   ,
                   and
                   that
                   they
                   are
                   so
                   farre
                   from
                   doing
                   any
                   such
                   thing
                   ,
                   that
                   if
                   any
                   of
                   the
                   said
                   Inhabitants
                   upon
                   due
                   sense
                   and
                   sorrow
                   for
                   any
                   of
                   their
                   Crimes
                   and
                   Misdemeanours
                   committed
                   against
                   the
                   present
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   shall
                   submit
                   and
                   apply
                   themselves
                   by
                   humble
                   Petition
                   to
                   the
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   and
                   desire
                   the
                   favour
                   of
                   ,
                   and
                   reconciliation
                   to
                   the
                   same
                   ,
                   the
                   said
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   will
                   be
                   thereupon
                   ready
                   to
                   receive
                   any
                   and
                   all
                   such
                   ,
                   upon
                   such
                   reasonable
                   terms
                   as
                   the
                   wisdome
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   shall
                   thinke
                   in
                   some
                   measure
                   proportionable
                   to
                   the
                   qualities
                   and
                   degrees
                   of
                   their
                   severall
                   offences
                   ,
                   and
                   thereupon
                   yeeld
                   them
                   all
                   such
                   aid
                   and
                   assistance
                   ,
                   as
                   they
                   shall
                   reasonably
                   desire
                   ,
                   and
                   the
                   Parliament
                   be
                   able
                   to
                   〈◊〉
                   Provided
                   alwaies
                   that
                   this
                   shall
                   not
                   extend
                   to
                   any
                   that
                   are
                   excepted
                   from
                   pardon
                   within
                   the
                   Propositions
                   lately
                   presented
                   to
                   his
                   Majesty
                   for
                   a
                   safe
                   and
                   well
                   grounded
                   Peace
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     Jo.
                     Brown
                     Cler.
                     
                  
                   Parliamentorum
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           here
           now
           the
           Reader
           may
           be
           pleased
           to
           remember
           ,
           That
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           the
           last
           Moneths
           Relations
           I
           intimated
           our
           renowned
           Gener●●s
           b●leaguering
           and
           besieging
           of
           the
           strong
           Town
           
           or
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           ,
           and
           what
           a
           good
           beginning
           he
           had
           made
           there
           ,
           in
           taking
           from
           the
           Enemy
           that
           strong
           Fort
           of
           theirs
           ,
           called
           Portshead-Point
           ,
           And
           now
           about
           the
           ninth
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           as
           we
           were
           credibly
           informed
           ,
           our
           noble
           and
           pious
           
             Generall
             ,
             Sir
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           resolving
           to
           set
           effectually
           upon
           the
           work
           of
           winning
           and
           subduing
           the
           City
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           just
           obedience
           ,
           for
           the
           better
           and
           more
           happy
           and
           hopefull
           effecting
           whereof
           ,
           he
           most
           rightly
           and
           religiously
           resolved
           first
           to
           seek
           the
           Lords
           assistance
           therein
           ,
           
           and
           therefore
           appointed
           a
           day
           of
           holy
           humiliation
           to
           be
           solemnly
           kept
           throughout
           the
           whole
           Army
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           ▪
           and
           then
           they
           all
           prepared
           to
           storme
           the
           City
           suddenly
           ,
           the
           
             Somerset
             Clubmen
          
           having
           at
           a
           meeting
           ,
           at
           a
           place
           called
           Dunderry
           ,
           declared
           themselves
           with
           great
           alacrity
           and
           readinesse
           to
           give
           Sir
           Thomas
           their
           best
           assistance
           ,
           for
           the
           regaining
           of
           this
           said
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           .
           But
           before
           the
           storming
           thereof
           you
           must
           take
           notice
           ,
           that
           our
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Generall
           had
           sent
           his
           Summons
           to
           
             Prince
             Rupert
          
           ,
           
           the
           then
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           to
           have
           it
           surrendred
           unto
           him
           on
           fair
           and
           ●itting
           Articles
           or
           Propositions
           ,
           which
           Rupert
           put
           off
           with
           tricks
           and
           delayes
           ,
           and
           desires
           to
           send
           ,
           first
           to
           his
           Unkle
           the
           King
           ,
           ere
           he
           would
           or
           could
           resolve
           ought
           therein
           :
           Thus
           shewing
           himselfe
           in
           his
           old
           proper
           Colours
           ,
           pre●ending
           one
           thing
           and
           intending
           another
           ,
           onely
           to
           gaine
           time
           till
           his
           Counter-Scarffs
           ,
           and
           inner-Lines
           were
           fully
           finished
           ,
           about
           which
           (
           at
           that
           time
           )
           they
           were
           very
           active
           and
           nimble
           (
           as
           indeed
           it
           beloved
           them
           )
           day
           and
           night
           .
           But
           to
           be
           brief
           ,
           all
           relations
           to
           a
           true
           Treaty
           being
           broken
           off
           ,
           and
           in
           this
           the
           Prince
           and
           his
           Confederates
           within
           ,
           being
           left
           inexcusable
           ,
           for
           refusing
           the
           fair
           and
           honourable
           Conditions
           which
           noble
           Sir
           Thomas
           ,
           like
           himself
           ,
           had
           tendred
           unto
           him
           ,
           very
           faire
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           and
           honourable
           ;
           and
           therefore
           the
           blood
           that
           was
           to
           be
           shed
           and
           inevitably
           spilt
           to
           be
           challenged
           at
           their
           hands
           ,
           and
           laid
           on
           their
           heads
           ;
           It
           was
           now
           therefore
           (
           I
           say
           )
           peremptorily
           resolved
           on
           Tuesday
           night
           ,
           being
           the
           9
           of
           
             Septemb
             ▪
          
           
           to
           storm
           the
           City
           ,
           the
           manner
           of
           the
           storm
           was
           before
           thus
           agreed
           on
           ,
           
             ●●lon
             Welden
          
           was
           to
           have
           one
           Brigade
           ,
           consisting
           of
           foure
           T●unton
           Regiments
           ,
           viz.
           Colonell
           Welden
           ,
           Col.
           Twoolds●y
           ,
           Colonell
           Fort●soues
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Herberts
           Regiments
           ,
           who
           were
           to
           make
           good
           Somersetshire
           side
           ,
           and
           to
           storme
           in
           three
           places
           .
           Col.
           Mountague
           to
           command
           the
           Generals
           Brigade
           ,
           consisting
           of
           the
           Generals
           ,
           Col.
           Mountagues
           ,
           Col.
           Pickerings
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Hardresse
             W●llers
          
           .
           Regiments
           ,
           to
           storm
           on
           both
           sides
           of
           Lawford
           Gate
           ,
           Col.
           
           Rainsborough
           had
           another
           Brigade
           ,
           consisting
           of
           his
           own
           ,
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippons
          
           ,
           Colonell
           Hammonds
           ,
           Col.
           Birches
           ,
           and
           Col.
           Barkleys
           Regiments
           ,
           to
           storm
           on
           this
           side
           the
           River
           Froom
           ,
           beginning
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           of
           the
           Sally-Port
           ,
           
           up
           to
           Priors-Fort
           ,
           and
           200.
           of
           this
           Brigade
           to
           go
           in
           Boats
           with
           the
           Seamen
           ,
           to
           storm
           Water-Port
           .
           One
           regiment
           of
           Foot
           and
           another
           of
           Horse
           to
           be
           moving
           up
           and
           down
           in
           the
           Closes
           before
           the
           Royall-Fort
           ,
           to
           alarm
           them
           ;
           and
           one
           Regiment
           of
           Dragoones
           ,
           with
           two
           of
           Horse
           ,
           to
           attempt
           the
           Line
           and
           Works
           by
           Clifton
           and
           Washingtons
           breach
           .
           The
           manner
           of
           the
           storm
           being
           thus
           agreed
           on
           Tuesday
           at
           night
           ,
           all
           the
           Army
           ,
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           round
           the
           City
           ,
           were
           set
           in
           a
           posture
           to
           fall
           on
           ;
           the
           signes
           to
           give
           notice
           when
           the
           storm
           should
           begin
           ,
           were
           by
           kindling
           a
           fire
           of
           straw
           ,
           and
           shooting
           of
           foure
           great
           Gunnes
           .
           
             Our
             Word
          
           ,
           
           during
           the
           Storm
           ,
           was
           David
           ,
           and
           after
           the
           Line
           was
           entred
           ,
           the
           Word
           was
           ,
           
             The
             Lord
             of
             Hosts
          
           .
           About
           two
           of
           the
           Clock
           in
           the
           morning
           the
           storm
           began
           ,
           the
           Souldiers
           shouted
           for
           joy
           ,
           the
           service
           was
           very
           hot
           for
           a
           time
           ,
           especially
           with
           Colonell
           Rainsboroughs
           Brigade
           ,
           who
           with
           a
           party
           of
           his
           Forces
           spent
           3
           houres
           in
           the
           storming
           of
           Pryers-Fort
           ,
           a
           place
           of
           great
           advantage
           ,
           which
           piece
           of
           Service
           was
           as
           bravely
           performed
           ,
           as
           ever
           thing
           was
           done
           by
           man
           ,
           in
           regard
           they
           were
           put
           to
           the
           utmost
           ,
           by
           scaling-Ladders
           to
           win
           the
           Fort.
           They
           cut
           in
           pieces
           most
           of
           the
           Forces
           within
           this
           Fort
           ,
           and
           made
           the
           rest
           unserviceable
           ,
           and
           gave
           no
           Quarter
           to
           
             Major
             Price
          
           in
           the
           Fort.
           This
           Brigade
           took
           foure
           great
           Pieces
           in
           this
           Fort
           ,
           
           and
           two
           more
           in
           a
           Redoubt
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Mountagues
           Brigade
           took
           sixteen
           Pieces
           in
           the
           severall
           Works
           and
           Half-Moons
           which
           they
           gained
           by
           storming
           .
           The
           other
           Brigade
           under
           Colonell
           Welden
           ,
           fell
           on
           Somersetshire
           side
           ,
           with
           a
           great
           deal
           of
           resolution
           ,
           but
           when
           the
           Ladders
           were
           set
           to
           the
           Works
           ,
           they
           were
           too
           short
           ,
           the
           moat
           being
           very
           deep
           ,
           so
           that
           they
           only
           alarm'd
           the
           Enemy
           .
           The
           Clubmen
           who
           fell
           on
           at
           Bedminster
           ,
           much
           terrified
           the
           Enemy
           .
           Our
           losse
           of
           men
           was
           inconsiderable
           ,
           yea
           ,
           almost
           not
           credible
           ,
           considering
           their
           fierce
           brunts
           .
           And
           truly
           in
           Colonell
           Rainsborough
           and
           Colonell
           Mountagues
           Brigade
           ,
           not
           forty
           men
           were
           lost
           ,
           and
           our
           Horse
           entred
           with
           our
           Foot
           ,
           the
           Pioneers
           having
           thrown
           down
           the
           Line
           ,
           and
           beaten
           off
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           and
           took
           Colonell
           Taylor
           ,
           formerly
           a
           
             Member
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           being
           mortally
           wounded
           .
           We
           had
           on
           our
           part
           Captaine
           Ireton
           sore
           wounded
           ,
           who
           was
           a
           Captain
           of
           Horse
           ,
           an
           honest
           and
           stout
           man
           ,
           Major
           Bethel
           was
           slightly
           wounded
           ;
           Major
           Saintleger
           ,
           and
           two
           Majors
           
           more
           of
           the
           Enemies
           part
           ,
           and
           divers
           others
           were
           taken
           Prisoners
           .
           Now
           ours
           ,
           by
           this
           time
           ,
           being
           thus
           made
           masters
           of
           the
           most
           part
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           
           and
           all
           their
           Works
           ,
           but
           onely
           the
           
             Main
             Fort
             ;
             Rupert
          
           fled
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           ours
           being
           about
           to
           plant
           Ordnance
           against
           it
           ,
           
           on
           Wednesday
           morning
           about
           eight
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           Rupert
           sent
           to
           desire
           a
           Parley
           ,
           but
           the
           Souldiers
           were
           generally
           unwilling
           to
           hearken
           to
           any
           tearms
           of
           Treaty
           ,
           since
           ,
           now
           ,
           they
           were
           in
           so
           faire
           a
           way
           of
           taking
           all
           by
           force
           ;
           but
           the
           thrice
           noble
           Generall
           ,
           out
           of
           his
           generous
           and
           noble
           disposition
           ,
           and
           resolution
           to
           mercy
           ,
           rather
           than
           to
           see
           so
           brave
           a
           Towne
           burnt
           to
           ashes
           and
           destroyed
           (
           Rupert
           having
           already
           fired
           it
           in
           three
           places
           ,
           and
           vowed
           to
           burne
           all
           ere
           he
           would
           yeeld
           without
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           )
           satisfied
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           condiscended
           to
           a
           Treaty
           ,
           which
           by
           six
           of
           the
           clock
           on
           that
           Wednesday
           night
           produced
           too
           honourable
           termes
           for
           such
           a
           mischievous
           and
           bloody
           Prince
           :
           
           Colonell
           Murrey
           and
           another
           Knight
           being
           sent
           to
           the
           Generall
           ,
           as
           Hostages
           for
           the
           performance
           of
           those
           Articles
           ,
           which
           were
           about
           ten
           in
           number
           ,
           which
           here
           ,
           for
           brevities
           sake
           ,
           I
           omit
           particularly
           to
           mention
           ;
           and
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Pye
          
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Hardresse
             Waller
          
           were
           sent
           as
           Hostages
           to
           the
           Prince
           .
           And
           things
           on
           both
           sides
           yeelded
           to
           and
           promised
           being
           exactly
           performed
           accordingly
           ,
           the
           Prince
           and
           his
           traine
           issued
           out
           of
           Bristoll
           ,
           accompanied
           some
           part
           of
           his
           way
           by
           our
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           and
           ours
           immediately
           possessed
           of
           the
           City
           and
           Castle
           ,
           with
           all
           therein
           ,
           save
           what
           Rupert
           was
           permitted
           on
           the
           Agreement
           to
           have
           with
           him
           ;
           
           all
           which
           premises
           were
           confirmed
           by
           the
           testimony
           and
           intelligence
           of
           three
           severall
           Messengers
           ,
           sent
           to
           London
           immediately
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           with
           Letters
           from
           Bristoll
           ,
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           which
           Messengers
           had
           ,
           by
           Order
           of
           the
           
             House
             ,
             60
             l.
          
           to
           be
           divided
           among
           them
           ,
           for
           their
           reward
           ,
           in
           bringing
           this
           most
           welcome
           newes
           to
           the
           Parliament
           .
           And
           it
           was
           ordered
           ,
           That
           on
           the
           next
           ensuing
           
             Lords
             Day
          
           ,
           deserved
           and
           bounden
           thanks
           should
           be
           given
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           in
           all
           Parish
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           within
           the
           Line
           of
           Communication
           and
           Bills
           of
           Mortality
           in
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           
           for
           the
           great
           and
           good
           successe
           which
           God
           had
           given
           to
           our
           Forces
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           
             Sir
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           in
           taking
           the
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           ,
           with
           the
           Castle
           and
           Forts
           thereof
           .
           And
           on
           the
           Lords
           Day
           fortnight
           following
           ,
           Octob.
           5.
           like
           bounden
           thanks
           to
           be
           given
           also
           in
           all
           the
           Parish
           Churches
           within
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           thorow
           all
           England
           and
           Wales
           .
        
         
         
           Our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           upon
           his
           return
           from
           Rupert
           ,
           viewed
           the
           Royall
           Fort
           in
           Bristol
           ,
           which
           he
           esteemed
           one
           of
           the
           bravest
           citadels
           in
           all
           England
           ,
           in
           it
           were
           24
           Peeces
           mounted
           upon
           five
           bastions
           ,
           powder
           in
           quantity
           answerable
           ,
           
           victuall
           in
           abundance
           of
           all
           sorts
           ,
           80
           or
           100
           tunne
           of
           Beer
           ,
           Bread
           sufficient
           to
           serve
           almost
           100000
           men
           a
           day
           :
           Upon
           the
           Line
           ,
           Castle
           and
           Forts
           ,
           might
           be
           in
           all
           about
           200
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           then
           mounted
           ,
           and
           300
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           Match
           and
           Powder
           proportionable
           ,
           a
           great
           Magazine
           of
           Arms
           ;
           some
           reported
           (
           and
           that
           by
           the
           last
           and
           best
           intelligence
           )
           7000.
           ten
           small
           Ships
           in
           the
           Harbour
           ,
           ten
           Commanders
           slaine
           ,
           
           one
           Colonell
           mortally
           wounded
           ,
           sixty
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           slaine
           in
           the
           storme
           ,
           37
           desperately
           wounded
           :
           In
           the
           said
           storm
           we
           also
           tooke
           prisoners
           ,
           20
           Officers
           in
           Arms
           ,
           200
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           about
           1000
           after
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           ,
           forsook
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           chose
           rather
           to
           fight
           with
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           than
           to
           side
           any
           longer
           with
           the
           
             Kings
             Cormorants
          
           ;
           we
           also
           took
           (
           in
           speciall
           )
           Basalisk
           ,
           the
           Warning-Peece
           which
           was
           lost
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           the
           yeare
           before
           ,
           with
           some
           other
           Peeces
           of
           ours
           ,
           then
           also
           lost
           ,
           so
           that
           ,
           at
           
             Naseby
             ,
             Bridgewater
          
           ,
           and
           here
           in
           Bristoll
           ,
           we
           have
           re-taken
           all
           the
           brave
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           we
           had
           lost
           before
           in
           the
           West
           .
           All
           this
           rare
           and
           admirable
           successe
           was
           the
           Lords
           doing
           ,
           and
           is
           and
           ought
           to
           be
           most
           marvellous
           in
           our
           eyes
           ,
           to
           him
           alone
           therefore
           be
           all
           the
           praise
           and
           glory
           most
           worthily
           ascribed
           for
           ever
           and
           ever
           .
           
           Divers
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           West
           did
           petition
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           that
           renowned
           and
           religious
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
          
           ,
           that
           famous
           Commander
           in
           Arms
           ,
           should
           be
           made
           Governour
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           (
           and
           that
           most
           worthily
           )
           condescended
           unto
           by
           the
           Parliament
           .
           And
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           12
           instant
           ,
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           that
           the
           valiant
           and
           victorious
           forces
           of
           that
           brave
           and
           most
           active
           Garrison
           ,
           
           having
           intelligence
           in
           what
           posture
           the
           Enemy
           lay
           at
           Bridge-North
           ,
           they
           suddenly
           and
           silently
           marched
           thither
           ,
           and
           undiscovered
           fell
           upon
           the
           Centinels
           ,
           soone
           surprized
           them
           ,
           entred
           the
           Town
           it self
           ,
           and
           there
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           drove
           them
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           slew
           some
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           tooke
           some
           prisoners
           that
           the
           Enemy
           had
           of
           theirs
           ,
           tooke
           about
           180.
           
           Horse
           ,
           and
           some
           good
           pillage
           ,
           all
           which
           they
           safely
           brought
           away
           ,
           and
           returned
           triumphantly
           to
           Shrewsbury
           againe
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           14
           instant
           ,
           we
           were
           for
           certaine
           informed
           by
           
           ●●tters
           from
           Coventry
           ,
           that
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Phips
           ,
           a
           brave
           and
           ●ut
           Gentleman
           of
           that
           famous
           City
           ,
           being
           requested
           (
           as
           a
           Phisi●●an
           )
           to
           visit
           the
           Lady
           Lucie
           at
           Churlcot
           ,
           about
           three
           miles
           from
           ●arwick
           ,
           
           it
           being
           within
           the
           Parliaments
           Garrisons
           ,
           and
           therefore
           he
           might
           have
           thought
           himself
           secure
           enough
           ,
           but
           it
           seemed
           the
           Enemy
           had
           some
           private
           intelligence
           hereof
           ,
           and
           from
           Banbury
           a
           party
           of
           their
           Horse
           secretly
           attended
           his
           coming
           back
           ,
           and
           about
           two
           miles
           from
           Warwick
           ,
           or
           little
           more
           ,
           at
           their
           best
           advantage
           ,
           they
           discovered
           themselves
           upon
           him
           ,
           and
           ere
           discovered
           ,
           had
           surrounded
           him
           ,
           and
           riding
           up
           close
           unto
           him
           ,
           to
           have
           laid
           hold
           on
           him
           ,
           he
           stoutly
           with
           his
           Sword
           kept
           them
           off
           ,
           his
           man
           assisting
           him
           ,
           whereupon
           they
           shot
           severall
           Pistols
           at
           him
           ,
           killed
           his
           man
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           but
           the
           brave
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           himselfe
           with
           his
           Sword
           only
           ,
           valiantly
           defended
           himselfe
           ,
           and
           violently
           brake
           through
           six
           or
           seven
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           who
           stood
           to
           stop
           him
           in
           a
           strait
           passage
           ,
           and
           thus
           outriding
           them
           ,
           got
           to
           Warwick
           without
           any
           hurt
           at
           all
           .
           This
           was
           that
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Phips
           ,
           who
           was
           the
           chiefe
           instrument
           (
           under
           God
           )
           of
           preserving
           Coventry
           ,
           when
           the
           King
           was
           (
           at
           the
           first
           beginning
           of
           this
           War
           )
           before
           it
           .
           And
           this
           ,
           though
           a
           particular
           passage
           ,
           yet
           having
           so
           much
           of
           Gods
           providence
           and
           preservation
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           that
           to
           one
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           first
           and
           so
           fast
           friends
           ,
           I
           thought
           it
           worthy
           to
           be
           here
           inserted
           ,
           for
           Gods
           glory
           ,
           and
           the
           honour
           of
           his
           cause
           ,
           and
           the
           faithfull
           upholders
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           And
           whereas
           it
           had
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           in
           his
           most
           wise
           disposall
           and
           righteous
           ordering
           of
           all
           things
           ,
           as
           about
           this
           time
           ,
           and
           somtime
           not
           long
           before
           ,
           to
           permit
           Montrosse
           ,
           that
           most
           desperate
           and
           Atheisticall
           Rebell
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           sorely
           and
           very
           suddenly
           to
           over-runne
           and
           spoile
           that
           Kingdome
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           
           by
           the
           cursed
           help
           of
           some
           additionall
           
             Irish
             Rebels
          
           ,
           then
           come
           unto
           him
           ,
           and
           thereby
           to
           worke
           such
           a
           mighty
           and
           sudden
           overture
           of
           things
           there
           ,
           as
           made
           us
           all
           (
           and
           that
           most
           justly
           )
           stand
           amazed
           to
           see
           that
           Kingdome
           so
           soone
           and
           so
           universally
           reduced
           into
           such
           a
           deep
           deluge
           of
           danger
           and
           distraction
           ;
           and
           whereby
           Montrosse
           was
           lifted
           up
           to
           such
           a
           height
           of
           pride
           ,
           and
           insolent
           arrogancy
           ,
           as
           to
           go
           about
           to
           summon
           a
           Parliament
           ,
           as
           
             Lord
             Paramount
          
           ,
           and
           already
           King
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           to
           force
           divers
           rebellious
           and
           trayterous
           Lords
           of
           that
           Kingdome
           (
           then
           in
           durance
           in
           Edenborough
           )
           out
           of
           prison
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           set
           at
           liberty
           ,
           and
           sent
           to
           him
           ,
           as
           his
           beloved
           brethren
           in
           iniquity
           with
           him
           ,
           as
           upon
           his
           command
           they
           were
           :
           And
           yet
           ,
           
           notwithstanding
           all
           this
           ,
           how
           admirably
           and
           graciously
           againe
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           ,
           on
           a
           sudden
           ,
           to
           revive
           this
           seeming
           dying
           Kingdome
           ,
           
           and
           (
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           all
           Montrosses
           ruffe
           and
           puffe
           of
           pride
           )
           to
           disappoint
           and
           dissipate
           his
           high-built
           hopes
           and
           vapourous
           villanies
           of
           insufferable
           pride
           and
           oppression
           ,
           exercised
           by
           him
           on
           the
           poore
           helplesse
           Inhabitants
           where
           he
           came
           .
           The
           manner
           whereof
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           Reader
           to
           receive
           in
           this
           ensuing
           relation
           extracted
           (
           for
           brevities
           sake
           )
           out
           of
           an
           authentick
           narration
           thereof
           ,
           sent
           from
           Barwick
           ,
           immediately
           after
           the
           great
           and
           glorious
           victory
           which
           God
           gave
           those
           our
           loving
           Brethren
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           About
           the
           12
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           1645.
           being
           Friday
           ,
           a
           day
           of
           fasting
           and
           humiliation
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           valiant
           and
           victorious
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             David
             Lesley
          
           ,
           being
           then
           come
           into
           Scotland
           ,
           advanced
           with
           his
           Forces
           within
           three
           miles
           of
           the
           place
           where
           Montrosses
           Army
           lay
           quartered
           ,
           
           in
           Philip-Haugh
           ,
           not
           far
           from
           Selkirk
           ,
           and
           the
           morrow
           being
           
             Saturday
             ,
             Sept.
          
           13.
           he
           marched
           close
           up
           within
           view
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           who
           about
           10
           of
           the
           clock
           that
           morning
           ,
           according
           to
           his
           usuall
           manner
           ,
           had
           made
           choise
           of
           a
           most
           advantagious
           ground
           ,
           wherein
           they
           had
           intrenched
           themselves
           ,
           having
           upon
           the
           one
           hand
           an
           unpassable
           ditch
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           dikes
           and
           hedges
           ,
           and
           where
           these
           were
           not
           strong
           enough
           ,
           they
           had
           fortified
           them
           by
           casting
           up
           ditches
           ,
           and
           lyning
           their
           hedges
           strongly
           with
           Musketeers
           :
           After
           viewing
           one
           another
           ,
           and
           some
           slight
           skirmishes
           ,
           parties
           ,
           in
           this
           kinde
           ,
           growing
           greater
           on
           both
           sides
           ,
           at
           last
           our
           Van
           advanced
           close
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           for
           almost
           an
           houre
           (
           being
           between
           11
           and
           12
           of
           the
           clock
           )
           it
           was
           hotly
           disputed
           ,
           
           our
           Horse
           endeavouring
           to
           break
           thorow
           and
           the
           Enemy
           with
           great
           resolution
           maintaining
           their
           ground
           ,
           but
           at
           length
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Lesley
          
           charging
           very
           desperately
           upon
           the
           head
           of
           his
           own
           Regiment
           ,
           broke
           the
           body
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Foot
           ,
           
           after
           which
           they
           went
           all
           in
           a
           confusion
           and
           disorder
           ,
           and
           the
           Horse
           wanting
           their
           Foot
           ,
           were
           not
           able
           to
           make
           great
           opposition
           ;
           the
           Foot
           were
           hereupon
           cut
           off
           and
           taken
           ,
           whereof
           100
           were
           Irish
           ,
           
           who
           were
           all
           since
           shot
           to
           death
           at
           a
           post
           ,
           many
           of
           the
           Horse
           were
           killed
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           many
           taken
           ,
           but
           more
           in
           the
           pursuit
           ,
           for
           they
           rallied
           againe
           ,
           which
           ,
           by
           Gods
           providence
           ,
           occasioned
           their
           greater
           overthrow
           ,
           
           and
           gave
           opportunity
           to
           our
           Horse
           to
           encounter
           them
           .
           Here
           the
           Earle
           of
           Crawford
           the
           Generall
           of
           their
           Horse
           ,
           was
           slaine
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Ogleby
           ,
           and
           
             Nathaniel
             Gordon
          
           ,
           
           one
           of
           their
           most
           active
           Commanders
           were
           taken
           ;
           of
           the
           Foot
           and
           Horse
           ,
           
           it
           was
           then
           conceived
           there
           were
           between
           2000
           and
           3000
           killed
           .
           And
           this
           is
           remarkable
           in
           this
           great
           businesse
           ,
           that
           God
           should
           be
           pleased
           to
           cast
           into
           our
           hands
           againe
           ,
           those
           prisoners
           that
           had
           been
           delivered
           up
           basely
           by
           the
           Malignants
           in
           Edenborough
           ,
           to
           Montrosse
           .
           
           We
           lost
           on
           our
           side
           Captaine
           Barclay
           ,
           and
           Captaine
           Dundasse
           ,
           and
           a
           very
           few
           of
           our
           other
           Souldiers
           ,
           but
           had
           div●rs
           wounded
           ,
           yet
           killed
           and
           wounded
           there
           were
           not
           in
           all
           above
           100.
           
           The
           Lord
           of
           Hosts
           put
           a
           spirit
           of
           courage
           into
           our
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           for
           all
           of
           them
           behaved
           themselves
           most
           resolutely
           and
           bravely
           ,
           and
           after
           the
           battell
           ,
           we
           understood
           for
           certaine
           ,
           that
           divers
           of
           the
           Enemies
           were
           killed
           and
           taken
           by
           the
           Country
           people
           .
           
           Montrosse
           himself
           escaped
           with
           a
           few
           Horse
           ,
           leaving
           behind
           him
           all
           his
           baggage
           ,
           among
           which
           we
           found
           his
           own
           Commission
           from
           the
           King
           ,
           and
           divers
           other
           Commissions
           for
           Lieutenants
           in
           the
           severall
           Counties
           ,
           together
           with
           a
           Roll
           of
           all
           such
           as
           had
           received
           protections
           from
           him
           ,
           which
           did
           serve
           us
           as
           a
           good
           Vidimus
           for
           the
           payment
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           .
           And
           that
           the
           greatnesse
           of
           Gods
           goodnesse
           may
           shine
           forth
           in
           this
           Victory
           the
           more
           illustriously
           ,
           I
           shall
           here
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           List
           of
           the
           Prisoners
           and
           slaine
           in
           this
           remarkable
           Fight
           and
           famous
           Victory
           .
        
         
           
             Prisoners
             of
             note
             taken
             ,
             besides
             those
             were
             killed
             at
             the
             Battell
             fought
             at
             Philip-Haugh
             ,
             within
             three
             miles
             of
             Selkirk
             in
             Tividale
             ,
             upon
             the
             13.
             
             Septemb.
             1645.
             and
             since
             in
             the
             pursuit
             .
          
           
             
               
                 Prisoners
                 of
                 note
                 taken
                 .
              
               
                 THe
                 Earl
                 of
                 Traquaire
                 .
              
               
                 Lord
                 Seaton
                 .
              
               
                 Lord
                 Drummond
                 .
              
               
                 Lord
                 Ogleby
                 .
              
               
                 Lord
                 Gray
                 .
              
               
                 Lord
                 Linton
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Lord
                 Napers
                 eldest
                 Son.
                 
              
               
                 The
                 Baron
                 of
                 Drum
                 ,
                 younger
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Baron
                 of
                 Reasyth
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Lord
                 of
                 Derceys
                 eldest
                 Sonne
                 .
              
               
                 Granchild
                 to
                 the
                 late
                 pretended
                 Archbishop
                 of
                 S.
                 Andrews
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Laird
                 of
                 
                   Pury
                   Ogleby
                
                 the
                 younger
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Robert
                   Spotswood
                
                 ,
                 pretended
                 Secretary
                 of
                 State
                 ,
                 and
                 Son
                 to
                 the
                 late
                 pretended
                 Archbishop
                 S.
                 Andrews
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Hay
                
                 ,
                 sometimes
                 Clarke
                 Register
                 .
              
               
                 
                 
                   Sir
                   James
                   Dowglas
                
                 ,
                 Sonne
                 to
                 the
                 Earl
                 of
                 Morton
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 David
                 Murray
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 John
                 Byres
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 Nathaniel
                 Gordon
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Sir
                   Alexander
                   Lesly
                
                 ,
                 Serjeant
                 Major
                 Generall
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 William
                 Rollock
                 .
              
               
                 
                   William
                   Murray
                
                 ,
                 Brother
                 to
                 the
                 Earle
                 of
                 Tullibrand
                 .
              
               
                 Col.
                 
                   William
                   Stewart
                
                 ,
                 adjutant-Generall
                 .
              
               
                 Col.
                 
                   James
                   Hay
                
                 .
              
               
                 
                   O
                   Cain
                
                 ,
                 Lieutenant-Colonell
                 to
                 the
                 Irish
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Serjeant
                 Major
                 to
                 the
                 Earl
                 of
                 Antrim
                 ,
                 and
                 di●●rs
                 Gentlemen
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Prisoners
                 of
                 note
                 killed
                 .
              
               
                 
                   LOdwick
                   Lindsay
                
                 .
                 Earl
                 of
                 Crawford
                 ,
                 Generall
                 of
                 the
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Baron
                 of
                 Innerleigh
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Baron
                 of
                 Tough
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Baron
                 of
                 Cambusnethen
                 ,
                 younger
                 .
              
               
                 And
                 Common
                 Souldiers
                 (
                 as
                 was
                 toucht
                 before
                 )
                 between
                 2
                 and
                 3000.
                 
              
            
          
        
         
           In
           all
           which
           Fight
           ,
           our
           friends
           of
           the
           Scots
           lost
           not
           one
           Noble
           man
           ,
           or
           any
           Officer
           of
           note
           ,
           save
           onely
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Middletons
          
           Father
           ,
           whom
           Montrosse
           (
           before
           the
           Fight
           too
           )
           murthered
           in
           his
           bed
           ,
           a
           grave
           old
           Gentleman
           that
           never
           tooke
           up
           Armes
           at
           all
           against
           him
           .
           All
           Montrosses
           Carriages
           and
           Ammunition
           were
           taken
           ,
           all
           his
           Bagge
           and
           Baggage
           ,
           and
           above
           4000
           Armes
           .
        
         
           And
           that
           Gods
           due
           glory
           may
           yet
           more
           illustriously
           appeare
           in
           this
           famous
           Fight
           ,
           and
           rare
           Victory
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           Reader
           to
           take
           notice
           of
           these
           remarkable
           Observations
           on
           this
           Fight
           and
           Victory
           ;
           
           As
        
         
           
           First
           ,
           Montrosse
           having
           had
           so
           long
           a
           time
           after
           this
           last
           great
           Victory
           ,
           before
           Lesly
           came
           ,
           yet
           he
           had
           not
           gotten
           many
           thousands
           together
           .
        
         
           
           Secondly
           ,
           That
           all
           this
           time
           not
           one
           Minister
           of
           Scotland
           complyed
           with
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           either
           to
           preach
           to
           them
           ,
           or
           to
           pray
           for
           them
           .
        
         
           
           Thirdly
           ,
           That
           the
           Lord
           gave
           us
           this
           Victory
           in
           the
           space
           of
           an
           houre
           .
        
         
           
           Fourthly
           ,
           That
           it
           was
           by
           an
           inconsiderable
           party
           ,
           not
           above
           five
           Regiments
           of
           Horse
           .
        
         
           
           Fifthly
           ,
           That
           it
           was
           onely
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           fifteen
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           two
           Captains
           on
           our
           side
           .
        
         
           
           Sixthly
           ,
           That
           it
           was
           the
           very
           next
           day
           after
           our
           Fast
           ,
           or
           day
           
           of
           humiliation
           ,
           as
           a
           precious
           returne
           of
           our
           poore
           Prayers
           .
        
         
           Seventhly
           and
           lastly
           ,
           that
           in
           the
           conclusion
           of
           the
           fight
           ,
           a
           paper-book
           
           was
           taken
           among
           our
           prizes
           ,
           in
           which
           were
           the
           names
           of
           all
           that
           either
           were
           come
           in
           ,
           or
           intended
           to
           come
           in
           unto
           Montrosse
           ;
           So
           as
           ,
           all
           the
           rotten
           members
           in
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           Scotland
           were
           thereby
           discovered
           in
           an
           houre
           ,
           and
           many
           of
           them
           cut
           off
           in
           a
           short
           time
           ,
           in
           this
           their
           overthrow
           .
           Our
           Souldiers
           all
           cried
           out
           (
           after
           the
           victorie
           )
           
             Give
             all
             the
             glory
             to
             God
             ,
             and
             none
             to
             us
             .
          
        
         
           This
           relation
           of
           this
           famous
           victorie
           (
           though
           acted
           in
           and
           chiefly
           interested
           on
           the
           kingdome
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           
           yet
           )
           having
           so
           much
           of
           God
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           no
           small
           influence
           on
           us
           of
           England
           also
           ,
           our
           Scottish-Brethrens
           wel-fare
           and
           ours
           being
           so
           mutually
           imbarked
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           in
           one
           and
           the
           same
           vessell
           ,
           I
           could
           not
           therefore
           pretermit
           it
           insilence
           ,
           but
           most
           justly
           make
           this
           honourable
           mention
           of
           it
           ,
           in
           this
           our
           Parliamentarie-Chronicle
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           18.
           of
           this
           instant
           September
           ,
           it
           pleaseth
           the
           Lord
           to
           shew
           himselfe
           wonderfully
           for
           us
           at
           the
           City
           or
           Towne
           of
           Chester
           in
           giving
           (
           there
           )
           unto
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           forces
           left
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           that
           valiant
           ,
           
           active
           ,
           and
           faithfull
           Colonell
           Iones
           and
           
             Adjutant
             Generall
             Louthane
          
           ,
           a
           most
           admirable
           victorie
           and
           such
           singular
           prosperous
           successe
           upon
           that
           City
           ,
           as
           gave
           us
           extraordinary
           hopes
           and
           probability
           of
           the
           timely
           totall
           reduction
           thereof
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Praliament
           ;
           which
           having
           beene
           most
           exactly
           and
           faithfully
           certified
           and
           set
           forth
           by
           letters
           from
           thence
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           give
           the
           Reader
           (
           for
           his
           full
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           therein
           )
           the
           Copie
           of
           one
           ,
           most
           authentick
           ,
           from
           a
           speciall
           Commander
           and
           actor
           therein
           ;
           which
           was
           as
           foloweth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIr
                 ,
              
            
             
               It
               hath
               pleased
               the
               good
               hand
               of
               Gods
               providence
               and
               assistance
               to
               leade
               us
               on
               so
               prosperously
               and
               successefully
               in
               these
               parts
               of
               Cheshire
               ,
               that
               our
               Leaguer
               at
               Beeston-Castle
               hath
               continually
               kept
               the
               said
               Castle
               in
               great
               awe
               ,
               &
               so
               kept
               in
               the
               enemie
               also
               at
               the
               City
               of
               Chester
               ,
               
               on
               Chester-side
               ,
               as
               that
               they
               could
               not
               at
               any
               time
               offend
               us
               ,
               but
               if
               they
               durst
               be
               so
               bold
               as
               to
               sally
               forth
               ,
               it
               hath
               still
               turned
               to
               their
               owne
               prejudice
               .
               And
               now
               ,
               lately
               ,
               we
               heard
               for
               certaine
               ,
               that
               Byron
               ,
               their
               Governour
               ,
               went
               out
               of
               Chester
               ,
               on
               the
               welch
               side
               ,
               and
               we
               having
               much
               longed
               for
               noble
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Breretons
              
               comming
               down
               to
               command
               in
               chiefe
               among
               us
               ,
               which
               would
               (
               no
               doubt
               )
               ere
               this
               time
               ,
               have
               been
               an
               
               occasion
               of
               at
               least
               doubling
               our
               forces
               for
               the
               better
               and
               strong
               managing
               of
               our
               affaires
               heere
               ;
               But
               ,
               however
               ,
               we
               being
               unwilling
               to
               loose
               any
               advantage
               which
               we
               could
               possibly
               gaine
               or
               might
               be
               happily
               administred
               to
               us
               ,
               have
               at
               this
               time
               ,
               attempted
               a
               great
               designe
               ,
               yea
               ,
               such
               an
               one
               ,
               as
               you
               will
               (
               iustly
               )
               wonder
               at
               ,
               especially
               knowing
               the
               smallnes
               of
               our
               strength
               ;
               yet
               (
               to
               God
               alone
               be
               all
               the
               praise
               and
               glory
               )
               we
               are
               now
               ▪
               both
               able
               to
               give
               a
               very
               good
               account
               of
               it
               ,
               for
               the
               present
               ,
               and
               we
               doubt
               not
               by
               Gods
               assistance
               ,
               we
               shall
               be
               able
               so
               to
               do
               for
               the
               future
               .
               But
               ,
               noble
               Sir
               ,
               not
               to
               trouble
               you
               any
               farther
               with
               a
               tedious
               preamble
               ,
               time
               being
               precious
               with
               us
               at
               this
               time
               especially
               ;
               The
               busines
               was
               thus
               .
            
             
               On
               Fryday
               last
               ,
               September
               19
               ,
               1645.
               
               We
               called
               a
               Councell
               of
               Warre
               in
               the
               Leaguer
               before
               Beeston
               Castle
               ,
               to
               consult
               about
               the
               marching
               to
               Chester
               ,
               to
               storme
               that
               Garrison
               ,
               and
               concluded
               that
               it
               should
               be
               done
               forthwith
               :
               So
               we
               stole
               away
               from
               the
               Leaguer
               that
               night
               ,
               the
               Enemie
               within
               the
               Castle
               knowing
               nothing
               at
               all
               of
               the
               businesse
               ;
               and
               drew
               off
               about
               1300.
               horse
               and
               foot
               from
               the
               Siege
               ,
               Collonel
               Iones
               commanded
               the
               horse
               ,
               and
               Adjutant
               Generall
               Louthany
               the
               foot
               ,
               and
               the
               next
               morning
               before
               the
               Enemie
               were
               awake
               ,
               we
               came
               upon
               them
               ,
               having
               marched
               all
               that
               night
               through
               the
               Moores
               ,
               passing
               over
               the
               River
               at
               Hupley
               ,
               and
               so
               on
               by
               the
               way
               of
               Wareton
               ,
               not
               so
               much
               as
               staying
               at
               Christleton
               to
               refresh
               our selves
               ,
               lest
               by
               our
               stay
               we
               should
               loose
               the
               opportunitie
               ,
               or
               be
               discovered
               .
               We
               marched
               that
               night
               about
               eight
               miles
               ,
               and
               passed
               before
               breake
               of
               day
               between
               Christleton
               and
               Hunnington
               ,
               and
               so
               on
               to
               Boughton
               ,
               all
               which
               we
               carried
               on
               so
               privately
               ,
               that
               the
               Enemy
               had
               not
               so
               much
               as
               an
               alarme
               in
               the
               City
               .
            
             
               We
               came
               before
               the
               City
               on
               the
               North
               east
               side
               thereof
               ,
               where
               we
               made
               no
               stop
               ,
               but
               presently
               fell
               to
               storming
               ,
               and
               by
               breake
               of
               day
               were
               got
               upon
               their
               Works
               ,
               and
               many
               of
               us
               got
               over
               in
               severall
               places
               ,
               before
               they
               heard
               any
               thing
               of
               us
               we
               tooke
               their
               workes
               betweene
               Cowland
               and
               Boughton
               ,
               quite
               to
               the
               walles
               of
               the
               City
               ,
               the
               enemy
               still
               flying
               before
               us
               ,
               we
               pursued
               them
               to
               the
               inner-worke
               which
               they
               shut
               up
               against
               us
               ,
               but
               we
               forced
               open
               the
               gates
               at
               the
               barres
               ,
               and
               still
               followed
               them
               ,
               driving
               them
               into
               the
               East
               gate
               ,
               which
               we
               had
               prevented
               them
               of
               ,
               had
               we
               not
               been
               stopped
               by
               the
               fastning
               of
               the
               gate
               which
               they
               did
               to
               gain
               opportunity
               to
               flye
               into
               the
               city
               ;
               we
               lost
               in
               all
               this
               ,
               not
               above
               2.
               men
               killed
               ,
               many
               wounded
               ,
               the
               enemy
               carried
               away
               their
               dead
               all
               
               but
               one
               body
               ,
               many
               of
               note
               on
               their
               side
               are
               wounded
               ,
               and
               we
               believe
               many
               slain
               ,
               two
               of
               their
               〈◊〉
               workes
               we
               have
               taken
               ,
               and
               all
               that
               side
               of
               the
               Suburbs
               ,
               and
               doubt
               not
               but
               in
               Gods
               good
               time
               to
               give
               a
               faire
               account
               of
               the
               whole
               City
               .
               The
               Enemie
               within
               ,
               we
               heare
               ,
               are
               about
               1000.
               of
               whom
               many
               stiffe
               Malignants
               ▪
               we
               trust
               we
               shall
               be
               able
               to
               goe
               on
               ,
               in
               this
               worke
               so
               well
               begun
               by
               our
               God
               for
               us
               ,
               if
               the
               Kings
               whole
               strength
               come
               not
               against
               us
               ,
               before
               we
               have
               competent
               supplies
               sent
               to
               relieve
               and
               strengthen
               us
               .
               Though
               money
               be
               scanty
               among
               our
               Souldiers
               ,
               yet
               are
               they
               not
               permitted
               to
               Plunder
               the
               inhabitants
               of
               any
               thing
               ,
               nor
               to
               drive
               away
               their
               Cattle
               .
               One
               part
               of
               the
               Enemie
               fled
               into
               Saint
               
                 Warburge
                 Minster
              
               ,
               some
               at
               the
               East-gate
               ,
               and
               some
               at
               New-gate
               ;
               we
               have
               gained
               all
               between
               the
               Rack
               and
               the
               Gate
               going
               into
               S.
               Warburge
               As
               for
               the
               
                 North
                 gate
              
               ,
               we
               doubt
               not
               but
               we
               shall
               soone
               determine
               that
               ,
               we
               have
               also
               taken
               the
               ●oors
               ,
               and
               the
               Inner-workes
               there
               ,
               together
               with
               the
               Major
               of
               the
               Cities
               house
               .
               Where
               we
               tooke
               his
               Sword
               and
               his
               Mare
               ,
               which
               ,
               it
               seemed
               ,
               for
               hast
               to
               flie
               into
               the
               City
               ,
               he
               had
               left
               behinde
               him
               .
            
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
                 I
                 am
                 your
                 humble
                 Servant
                 .
              
               
                 Eare-gate
                 ,
                 in
                 Chester
                 ,
                 
                   Sept.
                   19.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           Messenger
           that
           brought
           this
           welcome
           Newes
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           had
           10.
           l.
           given
           him
           by
           Order
           from
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           20.
           instant
           we
           were
           also
           for
           certaine
           informed
           that
           the
           King
           was
           preparing
           to
           march
           to
           O●ford
           to
           Congratulate
           ,
           or
           〈◊〉
           contest
           and
           alter●ate
           with
           his
           Nephew
           ●upert
           ,
           about
           his
           so
           easie
           (
           as
           he
           conceived
           )
           surrender
           of
           Bristol
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           power
           .
           But
           ,
           having
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           sent
           most
           of
           his
           horse
           into
           〈◊〉
           to
           compell
           men
           and
           money
           ,
           but
           received
           nothing
           but
           〈◊〉
           to
           both
           ●his
           demands
           therein
           ,
           his
           Messengers
           and
           Agents
           being
           in
           mo●●
           danger
           of
           blowes
           than
           hope
           of
           supplies
           ;
           they
           therfore
           returned
           toward
           his
           Ma●estie
           to
           tel
           what
           course
           entertainment
           they
           found
           there
           ;
           
           see
           also
           how
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           that
           if
           should
           〈◊〉
           ,
           that
           in
           their
           way
           to
           the
           king
           they
           met
           with
           a
           har●●
           and
           〈◊〉
           salutation
           than
           the
           former
           ;
           for
           ,
           
             Valiant
             &
             vigilant
             Major
             .
             Gen.
             〈◊〉
          
           having
           notice
           of
           this
           their
           march
           ,
           and
           also
           that
           they
           intended
           to
           beat
           up
           his
           quarters
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           give
           the
           King
           the
           〈…〉
           passage
           to
           Oxford
           ;
           but
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           this
           noble
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           ,
           〈◊〉
           on
           the
           way
           about
           Kidd●rminster
           ,
           and
           
           before
           they
           expected
           him
           ,
           he
           bravely
           fell
           upon
           them
           and
           soone
           routed
           them
           ,
           in
           which
           conflict
           ,
           he
           tooke
           about
           150
           of
           their
           horse
           ,
           slew
           about
           100.
           of
           them
           on
           the
           place
           and
           〈◊〉
           ,
           tooke
           divers
           prisoners
           ,
           whereof
           some
           were
           Commanders
           ●ooke
           above
           200.
           armes
           and
           3.
           
           Carriages
           the
           rest
           scaped
           by
           flight
           .
           It
           was
           credibly
           said
           that
           the
           King
           himselfe
           was
           then
           in
           person
           with
           them
           and
           fled
           to
           Worcester
           ,
           with
           those
           that
           escaped
           ;
           This
           most
           active
           and
           faithfull
           Commander
           ,
           
             Major
             Gen
             :
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           resolving
           ,
           by
           Gods
           assistance
           ,
           to
           make
           it
           his
           maine
           work
           to
           watch
           the
           Kings
           motions
           which
           way
           soever
           hee
           coasted
           about
           the
           Northen
           parts
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           September
           22.
           
           We
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Wales
           ,
           that
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Cardiffe
           in
           Wales
           were
           surrendred
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           there
           ,
           which
           businesse
           in
           briefe
           ,
           was
           effected
           thus
           .
        
         
           The
           hard
           pressures
           ,
           
           now
           ,
           imposed
           upon
           those
           Brittanes
           among
           the
           Mountaines
           (
           for
           now
           that
           they
           begin
           to
           open
           their
           eyes
           ,
           I
           will
           give
           them
           that
           ancient
           title
           )
           made
           them
           now
           at
           last
           to
           looke
           toward
           their
           true
           preservers
           ,
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           Country
           therefore
           unanimously
           stood
           upon
           termes
           of
           their
           owne
           defence
           against
           the
           ravenous
           Royalists
           oppressive
           power
           ,
           and
           so
           sent
           to
           our
           Noble
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Tho.
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           beseeching
           his
           assistance
           ,
           upon
           faithfull
           assurance
           from
           them
           all
           ,
           of
           reall
           complyance
           and
           submission
           to
           his
           Commands
           ,
           whereupon
           ,
           he
           presently
           sent
           Colonell
           Herbert
           with
           a
           considerable
           partie
           unto
           them
           ;
           upon
           whose
           approach
           ,
           the
           Clubmen
           of
           the
           Country
           (
           for
           ,
           into
           such
           a
           posture
           and
           body
           they
           were
           gathered
           )
           cheerfully
           came
           in
           unto
           him
           and
           joyned
           in
           a
           body
           with
           him
           ,
           and
           presently
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Cardiff
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           were
           surrendred
           all
           unto
           him
           ;
           in
           which
           there
           were
           between
           16.
           and
           20.
           peices
           of
           Ordinance
           small
           and
           great
           ,
           3.
           or
           400.
           armes
           ,
           10.
           barrells
           of
           powder
           ,
           and
           much
           ammunition
           and
           other
           provisions
           .
        
         
           About
           Septemb.
           24
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           the
           Devizes
           ,
           both
           Town
           and
           Castle
           ,
           were
           also
           yealded
           up
           to
           renowned
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cr●●well
          
           ,
           
           who
           first
           sent
           a
           Summons
           to
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           but
           received
           a
           flat
           denyall
           ;
           Whereupon
           the
           valiant
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
             ,
             wisht
             the
             〈◊〉
             to
             looke
             to
             himselfe
             ,
          
           the
           Governour
           replying
           ,
           bad
           him
           
             〈◊〉
             it
             and
             take
             it
             ,
             or
             else
             ●e
             was
             never
             like
             to
             have
             it
             .
          
           Hereupon
           the
           undaunted
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
          
           ,
           no
           more
           disputed
           the
           matter
           in
           words
           ,
           but
           
           with
           Swords
           ,
           roaring
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           thundring
           threats
           from
           the
           Canons
           mouths
           ,
           which
           soone
           shook
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           therewith
           changed
           the
           Governours
           former
           seeming
           resolutions
           ,
           into
           a
           desire
           of
           a
           Parley
           about
           a
           surrender
           ,
           which
           the
           Noble
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
          
           granted
           .
           But
           then
           he
           desired
           those
           Articles
           and
           Conditions
           before
           offered
           ,
           which
           now
           the
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
          
           refused
           to
           grant
           ;
           yet
           (
           as
           he
           said
           ,
           because
           he
           desired
           not
           to
           shed
           blood
           )
           he
           was
           content
           to
           give
           liberty
           to
           all
           Gentlemen
           and
           Commanders
           to
           ride
           away
           to
           any
           of
           the
           Kings
           Garrisons
           within
           thirty
           miles
           ,
           or
           to
           have
           liberty
           to
           go
           beyond
           Seas
           ,
           or
           to
           returne
           to
           their
           owne
           peaceable
           habitations
           ,
           and
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           to
           march
           away
           without
           any
           Armes
           ,
           but
           not
           with
           the
           Officers
           ,
           nor
           to
           the
           Garrisons
           whither
           they
           meant
           ,
           but
           whither
           else
           they
           would
           ,
           either
           to
           their
           owne
           homes
           ,
           or
           to
           some
           other
           Garrisons
           .
           To
           this
           they
           were
           glad
           to
           agree
           ,
           and
           so
           delivered
           up
           the
           Town
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Arms
           and
           Ammunition
           .
           There
           were
           in
           the
           Castle
           five
           Peeces
           of
           Ordinance
           ;
           Provisions
           for
           a
           yeare
           ,
           20
           Barrels
           of
           Beefe
           ,
           200
           Flitches
           of
           Bacon
           ,
           much
           Wheat
           and
           Mault
           ,
           the
           Castle
           well
           fortified
           ,
           300
           men
           in
           it
           :
           Yet
           the
           Lord
           (
           striking
           the
           Enemies
           hearts
           within
           ,
           with
           feare
           and
           terrour
           )
           caused
           them
           thus
           easily
           to
           surrender
           〈◊〉
           us
           :
           And
           the
           Messenger
           that
           brought
           the
           Newes
           hereof
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           had
           10
           l.
           ordered
           to
           be
           given
           unto
           him
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           26
           instant
           ,
           we
           had
           further
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Lacock-House
           in
           Wiltshire
           ,
           which
           was
           surrendred
           to
           Colonell
           Dev●●tux
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           our
           Forces
           ,
           that
           besieged
           it
           ,
           upon
           faire
           Conditions
           ,
           
             viz.
             That
             the
             Governour
             ,
             Officers
             and
             Souldiers
             ,
             should
             march
             away
             with
             their
             owne
             proper
             Armes
             ,
             and
             that
             the
             House
             ,
             with
             all
             the
             other
             Armes
             ,
             Ammunition
             ,
             and
             Provisions
             therein
             ,
             should
             be
             surrendred
             to
             our
             Forces
             .
          
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           received
           a
           Letter
           from
           
             Col.
             Generall
             Laughorne
          
           ,
           Dated
           at
           Haverford-West
           ,
           which
           informed
           the
           said
           House
           ,
           of
           the
           singular
           good
           successe
           which
           it
           hath
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           give
           their
           Forces
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           
           against
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           had
           fully
           cleared
           all
           the
           County
           of
           Pembroke
           .
           Upon
           the
           reading
           whereof
           ,
           the
           House
           entred
           into
           serious
           debate
           thereon
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           more
           cheerfull
           further
           prosecution
           of
           the
           Service
           of
           the
           State
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           the
           House
           ordered
           that
           2000.
           l.
           should
           be
           charged
           in
           course
           upon
           the
           receipt
           of
           the
           Excize
           ,
           with
           consideration
           also
           for
           forbearance
           thereof
           ,
           for
           the
           speedy
           supply
           of
           the
           Forces
           under
           the
           command
           of
           the
           said
           
             Col.
             Generall
          
           .
           And
           for
           the
           encouragement
           ,
           
           and
           at
           a
           gratuity
           to
           the
           said
           Noble
           ,
           
           〈◊〉
           and
           Faithfull
           
             Colonell
             Genrall
             Laughorne
          
           ,
           the
           House
           ordered
           ,
           That
           the
           Estate
           of
           
             John
             ●arlow
          
           of
           〈◊〉
           ,
           Gentleman
           ,
           who
           had
           been
           long
           in
           actuall
           Armes
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           shall
           be
           setled
           by
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           upon
           the
           said
           
             Col.
             Generall
          
           ,
           and
           his
           Heires
           .
           The
           House
           also
           Ordered
           ,
           That
           the
           Ministers
           of
           the
           severall
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           in
           London
           ,
           
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           
             〈◊〉
             of
             〈◊〉
          
           ,
           should
           the
           next
           Lords
           day
           give
           thanks
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           for
           the
           happy
           successe
           of
           our
           Forces
           ,
           in
           clearing
           the
           whole
           County
           of
           Pembroke
           ,
           for
           the
           surrender
           of
           the
           〈◊〉
           ,
           and
           of
           Lacock-House
           also
           in
           Wiltshire
           ;
           and
           it
           was
           ordered
           ,
           That
           the
           Lord
           Major
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           should
           give
           timely
           notice
           thereof
           accordingly
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28.
           instant
           ,
           came
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           great
           and
           notable
           Victory
           which
           our
           good
           God
           was
           graciously
           pleased
           to
           give
           to
           their
           Forces
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           valiant
           ,
           
           active
           ,
           and
           loyall
           ,
           
             Major
             Generall
             Pointz
          
           ,
           against
           the
           Forces
           of
           the
           King
           ,
           within
           three
           or
           foure
           miles
           at
           the
           〈…〉
           ,
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Chester
           ,
           the
           manner
           whereof
           was
           in
           briefe
           thus
           ;
           The
           King
           resenting
           the
           great
           danger
           he
           was
           in
           ,
           of
           the
           utter
           losse
           of
           West●hester
           ,
           which
           ,
           in
           all
           probability
           ,
           was
           like
           suddenly
           to
           come
           to
           passe
           ,
           if
           speedy
           reliefe
           came
           not
           unto
           them
           :
           Our
           Forces
           which
           besieged
           them
           ,
           since
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Suburbs
           thereof
           ,
           having
           by
           their
           batter●es
           made
           a
           breach
           in
           the
           Wall
           ,
           
           and
           purposing
           〈…〉
           .
           The
           King
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           having
           knowledge
           of
           this
           their
           danger
           ,
           resolved
           with
           what
           strength
           he
           possibly
           could
           make
           ,
           presently
           to
           advance
           thither
           ,
           and
           with
           between
           ●
           and
           5000
           Horse
           and
           Dragoones
           ,
           part
           whereof
           he
           had
           drayned
           out
           of
           many
           of
           his
           Garrisons
           ,
           made
           all
           the
           speed
           he
           could
           to
           come
           timely
           to
           their
           help
           .
           In
           which
           interim
           ,
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           who
           indeed
           hath
           deserved
           much
           honour
           for
           his
           constant
           activity
           in
           the
           whole
           Service
           ,
           and
           resolution
           (
           as
           I
           told
           you
           before
           )
           most
           diligently
           to
           attend
           the
           Kings
           Motions
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           hereof
           ,
           and
           renowned
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           with
           his
           Horse
           ,
           being
           come
           up
           to
           
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           
           and
           the
           Scottish
           and
           Cheshire
           Horse
           being
           joyned
           with
           them
           ,
           they
           all
           thus
           conjoyned
           together
           ,
           marched
           away
           with
           extraordinary
           expedition
           for
           Westhester
           ,
           and
           went
           on
           without
           any
           possible
           intermission
           ,
           day
           and
           night
           ,
           to
           get
           before
           the
           King
           ,
           and
           withall
           in
           his
           way
           ,
           took
           in
           a
           
             strong
             House
          
           ,
           with
           a
           Draw-Bridge
           moated
           (
           which
           stood
           in
           the
           way
           of
           his
           march
           )
           in
           lesse
           than
           an
           houres
           space
           .
           And
           after
           a
           very
           hard
           march
           ,
           as
           I
           said
           ,
           day
           and
           
           night
           ,
           on
           the
           24
           of
           Septemb.
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           his
           van
           curriers
           discovered
           the
           Enemy
           upon
           a
           Moore
           or
           Heath
           ,
           within
           three
           or
           foure
           miles
           at
           most
           of
           Chester
           ,
           called
           Rowton-Moore
           .
           Whereupon
           (
           notwithstanding
           his
           former
           tedious
           ,
           
           and
           even
           overtyring
           marches
           of
           neere
           upon
           300
           miles
           ,
           not
           resting
           above
           a
           day
           in
           a
           place
           together
           with
           divers
           difficulties
           which
           he
           was
           forced
           to
           passe
           through
           ,
           and
           all
           this
           to
           prevent
           ,
           or
           at
           least
           overtake
           the
           King
           ,
           yet
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           notwithstanding
           all
           these
           )
           he
           immediately
           drew
           into
           order
           ,
           and
           advanced
           upon
           them
           (
           though
           all
           his
           forces
           were
           not
           then
           come
           up
           together
           )
           for
           he
           supposed
           and
           hoped
           to
           take
           the
           Enemy
           at
           unawares
           ,
           it
           being
           probable
           they
           could
           have
           no
           intelligence
           of
           his
           being
           so
           neare
           ,
           though
           it
           proved
           otherwise
           ,
           for
           his
           Letters
           (
           written
           that
           night
           to
           the
           Commander
           within
           the
           out-Lines
           of
           Chester
           ,
           giving
           notice
           of
           his
           advance
           )
           were
           intercepted
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemy
           being
           possessed
           of
           the
           advantage
           of
           ground
           ,
           and
           in
           order
           confronted
           our
           Van
           led
           by
           Colonell
           
             Hugh
             Bethell
          
           in
           the
           middest
           of
           a
           Lane
           betwixt
           two
           Moores
           ,
           
           covered
           with
           the
           armed
           men
           of
           both
           Ba●taliaes
           ,
           where
           was
           given
           a
           very
           sharp
           and
           gallant
           charge
           by
           both
           parties
           ,
           for
           after
           Pistols
           were
           discharged
           at
           half
           Pikes
           distance
           ,
           they
           disputed
           the
           matter
           with
           their
           Swords
           a
           full
           quarter
           of
           an
           houre
           ,
           
           neither
           yeelding
           ground
           to
           other
           ,
           till
           at
           length
           the
           Enemy
           was
           forced
           to
           retreat
           ,
           whom
           our
           men
           pursuing
           ,
           were
           re-encountred
           by
           a
           fresh
           reserve
           at
           the
           Lanes
           mouth
           ,
           and
           they
           were
           likewise
           discomfited
           ;
           and
           a
           third
           ,
           but
           being
           over
           powred
           were
           in
           the
           end
           forced
           to
           retreat
           through
           the
           Lane●
           uncapable
           of
           receiving
           a
           Reserve
           to
           second
           them
           :
           
           here
           we
           had
           some
           losse
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           pursuing
           to
           the
           Lanes
           end
           ,
           but
           were
           beaten
           back
           ,
           for
           there
           was
           space
           for
           our
           Reserves
           to
           advance
           ;
           Colonell
           Bethell
           and
           Colonell
           Graves
           were
           then
           sore
           wounded
           ,
           after
           this
           the
           Generall
           perceiving
           the
           Enemy
           lay
           upon
           his
           advantage
           ,
           
           onely
           skir●●●ed
           him
           with
           some
           flying
           parties
           ,
           while
           he
           held
           correspondency
           with
           his
           friends
           in
           Chester
           Suburbs
           ,
           whose
           signe
           was
           the
           discharge
           of
           two
           peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           when
           they
           would
           issue
           out
           with
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           to
           join●
           with
           him
           ,
           upon
           whose
           appearing
           the
           Enemy
           quitted
           their
           station
           ,
           and
           the
           Generall
           with
           a
           party
           advanced
           to
           take
           the
           most
           convenient
           ground
           ,
           giving
           command
           in
           Colonell
           Parsons
           ,
           Quartermaster
           generall
           of
           the
           Army
           (
           Colonell
           Sandies
           who
           performed
           the
           duty
           of
           Commissary
           Generall
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           
           during
           the
           aforesaid
           march
           ,
           being
           then
           imployed
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdoms
           )
           to
           order
           up
           the
           rest
           ,
           which
           
           was
           opportunely
           done
           ,
           for
           they
           joyned
           with
           the
           Auxiliary
           forces
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           in
           the
           enemies
           ground
           ,
           and
           were
           drawn
           into
           many
           small
           Divisions
           and
           Reserves
           ,
           being
           much
           overnumbred
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           who
           accompted
           themselves
           5000
           Horse
           ,
           and
           Generall
           Poyntz
           not
           above
           2500
           Horse
           ,
           besides
           two
           small
           bodies
           of
           Foot
           ,
           who
           were
           disposed
           in
           the
           two
           outmost
           intervals
           of
           Horse
           ;
           upon
           the
           very
           instant
           of
           this
           juncture
           the
           Enemy
           advanced
           with
           their
           whole
           Body
           ,
           and
           the
           Generall
           (
           leaving
           the
           charge
           of
           the
           reserves
           to
           Colonell
           Parsons
           )
           tooke
           care
           of
           ,
           and
           led
           up
           the
           Van
           Divisions
           ,
           with
           which
           ,
           
           after
           a
           round
           volly
           of
           shot
           from
           the
           Foot
           ,
           he
           joyned
           battell
           ,
           charging
           the
           Enemy
           in
           Front
           and
           Flanck
           ,
           where
           his
           horse
           was
           deeply
           wounded
           on
           the
           head
           ,
           being
           continually
           seconded
           with
           reserves
           as
           often
           as
           there
           was
           occasion
           ,
           the
           rest
           being
           kept
           intire
           followed
           at
           a
           due
           distance
           ;
           The
           prevailing
           Generall
           put
           the
           Enemy
           to
           a
           totall
           rout
           ,
           
           and
           although
           the
           pursuit
           was
           as
           hot
           as
           could
           be
           expected
           from
           such
           wearied
           Horse
           ,
           thorow
           narrow
           durty
           lanes
           ,
           and
           over
           ditches
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           rallied
           in
           a
           great
           moore
           wide
           of
           Chester
           ,
           in
           two
           vast
           bodies
           ,
           a
           great
           distance
           assunder
           ;
           the
           first
           (
           not
           without
           some
           dispute
           )
           were
           again
           routed
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           likewise
           ,
           who
           retreated
           upon
           the
           Warwick
           Regiment
           with
           such
           violence
           ,
           
           as
           bore
           them
           away
           confusedly
           ,
           intermixed
           with
           the
           flying
           Enemy
           ,
           up
           to
           the
           out-Works
           of
           the
           Suburbs
           ,
           the
           Musketeers
           within
           were
           never
           the
           lesse
           liberall
           of
           their
           Gunshot
           ,
           but
           the
           Divine
           providence
           appeared
           much
           in
           the
           distribution
           of
           the
           impartiall
           Bullets
           ,
           few
           or
           none
           lighting
           upon
           our
           men
           ,
           though
           many
           of
           the
           Enemy
           were
           found
           there
           expiring
           .
        
         
           A
           Body
           of
           horse
           all
           the
           while
           of
           these
           last
           disputes
           appeared
           fixed
           on
           the
           top
           of
           a
           hill
           ,
           
           a
           little
           distant
           on
           that
           side
           Chester
           ,
           wherein
           the
           King
           was
           very
           confidently
           reputed
           to
           be
           ,
           for
           confronting
           whereof
           ,
           a
           party
           of
           Foot
           winged
           with
           Colonell
           Lidcot
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Bethels
           Regiments
           ,
           were
           drawn
           into
           a
           convenient
           Close
           in
           the
           bottom
           ,
           as
           a
           grand
           Reserve
           ;
           but
           the
           night
           by
           this
           time
           falling
           ,
           the
           body
           on
           the
           hill
           appeared
           not
           ,
           and
           those
           in
           the
           bottome
           returned
           to
           their
           comrades
           sasiated
           with
           slaughter
           ,
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           booty
           of
           the
           vanquished
           Enemy
           :
           While
           these
           things
           were
           thus
           agitated
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           the
           remainder
           of
           Foot
           left
           with
           Colonell
           Lowthian
           in
           the
           Suburbs
           were
           not
           idle
           ,
           for
           the
           Enemy
           made
           a
           strong
           sally
           upon
           them
           out
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           
           and
           were
           more
           strenuously
           repulsed
           ,
           the
           number
           of
           the
           slaine
           ,
           of
           the
           prisoners
           and
           horse
           taken
           ,
           is
           not
           yet
           knowne
           ,
           but
           is
           generally
           conjectured
           800
           slain
           ,
           1500
           
           men
           and
           2000.
           horses
           taken
           ,
           there
           was
           brought
           in
           that
           night
           the
           underwritten
           list
           ,
           of
           the
           considerablest
           men
           taken
           and
           slaine
           in
           the
           fight
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             D●bridgecourt
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Gore
          
           ,
           Colonell
           
             Thomas
             Weston
          
           ,
           sonne
           to
           the
           Earle
           of
           Portland
           ,
           and
           6
           more
           Colonells
           ;
           7.
           
           Leivtenant
           Colonells
           ;
           5.
           
           Majors
           ;
           19.
           
           Captaines
           ,
           to
           one
           whereof
           the
           Queene
           had
           given
           a
           Scarffe
           to
           weare
           for
           her
           sake
           ;
           14.
           
           Leivtenants
           ;
           7.
           
           Cornets
           ;
           19.
           
           Gent.
           of
           his
           Majesties
           Life-guard
           ;
           20.
           other
           Gent.
           5.
           
           Trumpeters
           ;
           4.
           
           Quartermasters
           .
           There
           were
           slaine
           in
           this
           fight
           (
           as
           we
           were
           credibly
           informed
           )
           2.
           
           Lords
           ,
           whereof
           the
           one
           for
           certaine
           was
           the
           Lord
           
             Bernhard
             Stuart
          
           ,
           the
           Kings
           kinsman
           ,
           
           Earle
           of
           Litchfieild
           ;
           Sir
           
             Bryan
             Stapleton
          
           (
           a
           new
           made
           Knight
           the
           Kings
           Agent
           for
           the
           bringing
           over
           of
           10000.
           men
           out
           of
           Ireland
           ;
           one
           Colonell
           ;
           one
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           ;
           with
           about
           400.
           more
           Officers
           and
           Common
           Souldiers
           .
           Between
           800
           and
           1000.
           others
           taken
           prisoners
           ;
           Great
           store
           of
           armes
           ,
           much
           good
           pillage
           ,
           and
           many
           more
           horse
           and
           men
           taken
           in
           the
           pursuit
           ,
           whose
           exact
           number
           and
           conditions
           could
           not
           so
           suddenly
           be
           certified
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           reading
           of
           Colonell
           Parsons
           Letter
           in
           Parliament
           (
           whose
           relation
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           I
           have
           principally
           followed
           )
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           entred
           into
           serious
           Debate
           of
           the
           prosecutions
           of
           this
           great
           victorie
           ;
           And
           ordered
           that
           certaine
           Members
           of
           that
           House
           should
           be
           forthwith
           sent
           down
           to
           Sir.
           
             Tho.
             Fairefax
          
           ,
           then
           at
           〈◊〉
           ,
           to
           informe
           him
           and
           the
           Armie
           of
           this
           good
           successe
           which
           it
           had
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           give
           our
           forces
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           
             Major
             Gen.
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           condition
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           and
           to
           desire
           a
           supply
           of
           forces
           to
           be
           sent
           thither
           upon
           a
           designe
           ,
           not
           ,
           then
           ,
           fit
           to
           be
           revealed
           in
           publike
           .
           
           They
           also
           ordered
           that
           the
           Thursday
           then
           next
           ensuing
           should
           be
           appointed
           a
           day
           of
           Thanksgiven
           for
           this
           great
           victorie
           ,
           in
           the
           City
           of
           
             London
             ,
             Westminster
          
           ,
           and
           
             Lines
             of
             〈◊〉
          
           ;
           and
           the
           Thursday
           7
           night
           following
           for
           all
           the
           Counties
           within
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           
           And
           〈◊〉
           an
           encouragement
           to
           that
           worthy
           and
           Gallant
           Souldier
           
             〈◊〉
             Gen.
             Poynez
          
           ,
           they
           ordered
           that
           500.
           l
           ,
           should
           be
           bestowed
           〈◊〉
           him
           as
           a
           testimonie
           of
           the
           affection
           of
           the
           Houses
           toward
           〈◊〉
           .
        
         
           And
           that
           which
           made
           this
           excellent
           victorie
           the
           more
           sweet
           and
           remarkable
           to
           us
           was
           ,
           that
           it
           was
           given
           us
           ,
           Even
           as
           a
           return
           of
           prayers
           or
           as
           a
           blessed
           prevention
           of
           prayer
           to
           set
           an
           edge
           of
           
           Spirituall
           zeale
           on
           our
           hearts
           in
           prayer
           ,
           it
           being
           obtained
           and
           given
           in
           unto
           us
           by
           the
           wise
           and
           gracious
           power
           and
           providence
           of
           our
           good
           God
           and
           bountifull
           and
           ever
           blessed
           Father
           upon
           the
           24.
           of
           this
           instant
           Septem
           .
           which
           was
           that
           Moneths
           publike
           solemne
           fast-day
           .
           Othe●
           ,
           who
           would
           not
           faithfully
           wait
           ,
           rest
           and
           rely
           on
           such
           and
           so
           liberall
           a
           God
           ,
           who
           is
           readier
           to
           give
           than
           we
           to
           aske
           ?
        
         
           And
           this
           September
           the
           29.
           according
           to
           the
           Ancient
           annu●ll
           custome
           of
           the
           renowned
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           
           there
           was
           an
           election
           of
           their
           New
           Lord
           Major
           of
           the
           said
           City
           for
           the
           yeare
           ensuing
           ,
           at
           the
           Guild-Hall
           in
           London
           ,
           where
           ,
           and
           at
           which
           time
           the
           Citizens
           ,
           whom
           it
           concerned
           ,
           advisedly
           and
           most
           unanimously
           chose
           Alderman
           Adams
           ,
           a
           pious
           ,
           prudent
           ,
           Gentleman
           and
           grave
           Citizen
           to
           be
           their
           Lord
           Major
           .
           In
           whose
           most
           happie
           choice
           this
           renowned
           City
           is
           most
           like
           (
           by
           the
           mercy
           of
           God
           )
           to
           be
           as
           happie
           and
           honourable
           every
           way
           after
           this
           yeare
           of
           his
           Major
           〈◊〉
           as
           ever
           it
           was
           by
           any
           of
           his
           former
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           Pr●decessours
           .
           And
           about
           this
           foresaid
           time
           ,
           the
           Commons
           assembled
           in
           Parliament
           received
           an
           Ordinance
           from
           the
           House
           of
           〈◊〉
           ,
           for
           making
           of
           a
           new
           Baron
           of
           the
           Exchequer
           ,
           which
           was
           read
           and
           past
           there
           and
           returned
           backe
           immediately
           to
           the
           Lords
           and
           fully
           past
           there
           also
           ,
           
           in
           the
           blanck
           whereof
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           nominated
           and
           inserted
           for
           that
           place
           ,
           
             Richard
             Tomlins
          
           ,
           Esquir
           ,
           a
           Councellour
           of
           the
           Inner-Temple
           a
           faithfull
           ,
           worthy
           and
           pious
           Patriot
           ,
           as
           in
           a
           speciall
           manner
           ,
           his
           fidelity
           was
           formerly
           manifested
           to
           injurious
           persecuted
           pious
           Master
           Pri●●e
           ,
           for
           whom
           (
           in
           those
           dangerous
           dayes
           )
           he
           was
           of
           Counsell
           and
           stood
           close
           unto
           〈◊〉
           ,
           did
           most
           aboundantly
           declare
           .
           And
           about
           this
           time
           also
           〈◊〉
           
             Parliamentary
             States
          
           prudently
           and
           providently
           tooke
           into
           their
           serious
           Consideration
           ,
           not
           only
           the
           choice
           of
           some
           new
           and
           truly
           well
           deserving
           Serjants
           of
           Law
           to
           be
           now
           necessarily
           made
           Judges
           viz.
           Serjeant
           Rolles
           to
           be
           a
           Judge
           in
           the
           Kings-Bench
           Serjeant
           〈◊〉
           a
           Judge
           in
           the
           Common-Plea's
           and
           Serjeant
           〈◊〉
           another
           of
           the
           Barons
           of
           the
           Exchequer
           .
           
           But
           also
           for
           the
           future
           avoyding
           and
           prevention
           of
           those
           ungodly
           corruptions
           which
           have
           been
           formerly
           in
           those
           places
           ,
           it
           was
           most
           piously
           and
           prudently
           ordered
           that
           1000.
           l.
           
             Per
             annum
          
           should
           be
           allowed
           to
           each
           Judge
           out
           of
           the
           Reve●●●
           to
           be
           paid
           〈…〉
           of
           Fees
           ,
           Liv●ries
           and
           such
           like
           former
           allowances
           .
           A
           happie
           and
           holy
           Common-wealth
           〈…〉
           most
           like
           to
           be
           established
           ,
           when
           
           both
           worthie
           ,
           learned
           ,
           pious
           and
           prudent
           Governours
           ,
           Judges
           and
           Magistrates
           fearing
           God
           and
           hating
           Covetousnesse
           ,
           are
           thus
           chosen
           to
           fit
           at
           the
           Helme
           of
           Authority
           and
           Judicature
           ,
           and
           also
           such
           courses
           taken
           ,
           as
           may
           in
           all
           likelihood
           ,
           and
           equity
           (
           by
           Gods
           Grace
           especially
           )
           restraine
           wonted
           corruption
           and
           briberie
           ,
           and
           fairly
           induce
           them
           to
           doe
           Iustice
           to
           all
           without
           partiality
           and
           avarice
           ;
           which
           the
           Lord
           in
           mercy
           grant
           unto
           us
           ,
           that
           Iustice
           now
           at
           length
           may
           run
           about
           like
           Rivers
           in
           our
           streets
           as
           the
           Prophet
           speakes
           ,
           Amen
           and
           Amen
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           end
           of
           this
           September
           ,
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           ,
           that
           Barclay
           Castle
           in
           Gloucestershire
           was
           surrendred
           to
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Rainsborough
           ,
           the
           taking
           whereof
           ,
           being
           a
           place
           of
           such
           strength
           ,
           and
           the
           manner
           of
           taking
           of
           it
           ,
           worthy
           an
           exact
           relation
           ,
           I
           have
           therefore
           thought
           〈◊〉
           ,
           
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           therein
           ,
           to
           insert
           the
           Letter
           of
           a
           speciall
           actor
           and
           Commander
           in
           that
           service
           and
           siege
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           SIR
           ;
           Vnderstanding
           that
           you
           desire
           to
           be
           acquainted
           with
           the
           true
           manner
           of
           our
           taking
           in
           of
           Barclay
           Castle
           ,
           which
           it
           seems
           you
           have
           not
           yet
           had
           a
           full
           Relation
           of
           ,
           I
           have
           therefore
           here
           satisfied
           your
           desire
           ,
           and
           given
           you
           a
           full
           and
           faithfull
           account
           thereof
           ,
           which
           was
           thus
           ;
           The
           〈◊〉
           was
           difficult
           ,
           the
           Castle
           strong
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemy
           within
           ,
           especially
           〈◊〉
           Goveenour
           ,
           Sir
           
             Charles
             Lucas
          
           ,
           〈◊〉
           obstinate
           at
           an
           Enemy
           could
           be
           ,
           yet
           〈…〉
           our
           Forces
           were
           joyned
           with
           those
           of
           Sir
           
             Tho.
             Fairfaxes
          
           ,
           whereof
           valiant
           Colonell
           Rainsborough
           had
           the
           Command
           ,
           we
           made
           〈◊〉
           long
           stay
           ,
           but
           ●ell
           presently
           upon
           their
           out
           Workes
           ;
           then
           our
           men
           most
           gallantly
           marched
           up
           unto
           their
           Guard
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           which
           was
           a
           strong
           Work
           indeed
           ,
           out
           of
           which
           we
           beat
           them
           ,
           and
           presently
           tooke
           it
           :
           In
           which
           〈◊〉
           many
           of
           our
           men
           were
           drowned
           ,
           and
           some
           few
           slaine
           ;
           but
           having
           thus
           gotten
           into
           that
           Work
           ,
           we
           planted
           our
           great
           Guns
           against
           the
           Tower
           ,
           and
           battered
           it
           much
           ,
           and
           they
           returned
           the
           like
           roaring
           resolutions
           to
           us
           ,
           with
           cuse
           shot
           of
           bullets
           ,
           〈◊〉
           ,
           and
           such
           like
           matter
           ,
           and
           kild
           some
           of
           〈◊〉
           men
           ,
           amongst
           whom
           
             John
             Freeman
          
           Lieutenant
           to
           Major
           Dobson
           〈◊〉
           ,
           me
           ,
           he
           had
           three
           〈◊〉
           given
           him
           at
           one
           time
           ,
           in
           the
           brest
           ,
           flanke
           ,
           and
           〈◊〉
           .
           Our
           men
           notwithstanding
           this
           ,
           went
           on
           〈◊〉
           ,
           sealing
           〈◊〉
           with
           much
           resolution
           ,
           which
           occasioned
           Sir
           Charles
           to
           desire
           a
           〈◊〉
           ,
           and
           offer
           〈◊〉
           to
           depart
           .
           There
           were
           three
           of
           our
           great
           Guns
           〈…〉
           ,
           which
           were
           planted
           against
           the
           Tower
           of
           the
           Church
           .
           The
           〈◊〉
           had
           planted
           a
           〈◊〉
           upon
           the
           top
           of
           the
           Tower
           ,
           but
           our
           men
           made
           
           such
           batteries
           that
           they
           were
           glad
           to
           take
           it
           downe
           :
           Vpon
           the
           top
           of
           the
           Tower
           the
           Enemy
           placed
           a
           Flag
           of●
           defiance
           (
           as
           they
           〈◊〉
           it
           )
           which
           〈◊〉
           of
           our
           Regiments
           boldly
           and
           bravely
           got
           up
           the
           walls
           and
           tooke
           〈◊〉
           ▪
           but
           whilst
           he
           was
           vapouring
           〈…〉
           the
           top
           of
           the
           Tower
           ,
           a
           part
           of
           the
           Tower
           he
           stood
           on
           (
           being
           much
           broken
           and
           battered
           by
           our
           Gun
           )
           〈…〉
           him
           ,
           so
           that
           he
           fell
           downe
           ,
           and
           was
           killed
           with
           the
           stones
           that
           fell
           upon
           him
           ,
           and
           two
           more
           that
           came
           after
           him
           ,
           to
           help
           him
           ,
           were
           killed
           likewise
           .
           The
           businesse
           was
           the
           more
           difficult
           and
           dangerous
           by
           reason
           that
           what
           our
           men
           did
           was
           open
           ,
           and
           at
           mid-day
           .
           Vpon
           the
           Enemies
           〈◊〉
           order
           was
           taken
           to
           divide
           the
           plunder
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           it
           was
           concluded
           ,
           that
           if
           our
           Captaines
           would
           deposite
           500
           l.
           in
           money
           ,
           which
           should
           be
           divided
           among
           the
           Souldiers
           ,
           to
           each
           five
           shillings
           ,
           they
           should
           〈◊〉
           the
           plunder
           of
           the
           Castle
           ;
           the
           which
           five
           of
           our
           Captaines
           did
           ,
           namely
           ,
           Major
           White
           ,
           Captaine
           Stevenson
           ,
           Captaine
           Piagot
           ,
           Captaine
           〈◊〉
           and
           one
           more
           ,
           and
           so
           paid
           the
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           tooke
           the
           〈…〉
           was
           very
           much
           Beefe
           ,
           Bacon
           ,
           Butter
           ,
           Cheese
           ,
           Meale
           ,
           Wheate
           ,
           〈…〉
           and
           a
           great
           quantity
           of
           other
           things
           ,
           300
           flitches
           of
           〈…〉
           roome
           ,
           many
           Cattell
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           it
           is
           thought
           ,
           that
           there
           was
           victuals
           for
           300
           men
           for
           five
           months
           .
           This
           illustrates
           the
           〈◊〉
           of
           God
           in
           〈◊〉
           it
           was
           so
           soone
           taken
           ,
           the
           stormes
           were
           so
           hard
           and
           sharp
           ,
           and
           the
           ●●dders
           weighty
           to
           reare
           for
           scaling
           .
           During
           the
           siege
           ,
           many
           of
           the
           Enemy
           thought
           to
           have
           got
           out
           of
           the
           Church
           into
           the
           Castle
           at
           the
           〈…〉
           our
           men
           ,
           although
           there
           were
           many
           crosse
           Brest-Workes
           in
           the
           Church-yard
           ,
           made
           such
           hast
           ,
           and
           came
           in
           with
           such
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           that
           〈◊〉
           got
           between
           the
           Enemy
           and
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           did
           much
           execution
           upon
           them
           .
           The
           Enemy
           in
           the
           Castle
           all
           the
           time
           much
           annoyed
           our
           men
           ,
           but
           the
           Lord
           in
           the
           end
           (
           blessed
           be
           his
           holy
           name
           for
           it
           )
           gave
           us
           the
           victory
           ,
           and
           the
           Country
           is
           much
           s●eed
           from
           that
           most
           intesti●●
           oppressor
           Sir
           
             Charles
             Lucas
          
           .
           Thus
           you
           have
           the
           manner
           of
           subduing
           the
           great
           Enemy
           ,
           according
           to
           my
           best
           knowledge
           and
           intelligence
           .
           
             And
             so
             let
             all
             thine
             Enemies
             ,
             O
             God
             ,
             perish
             ,
             and
             be
             put
             to
             shame
             and
             dishonour
             .
          
        
         
           And
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           I
           shall
           here
           desire
           thee
           ,
           with
           my self
           ,
           to
           make
           a
           little
           stand
           and
           stay
           ,
           againe
           deservedly
           to
           looke
           upon
           and
           contemplate
           with
           thy
           most
           serious
           thoughts
           and
           gratefull
           heart
           ,
           the
           most
           rich
           and
           rare
           Parliamentary
           mercies
           ,
           and
           the
           various
           Victories
           ,
           and
           triumphaut
           trophies
           of
           honour
           ,
           even
           the
           most
           reall
           demonstrations
           of
           the
           truth
           of
           this
           moneths
           remarkable
           Wonder
           ,
           
           of
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
          
           (
           still
           )
           unconsumed
           ,
           yea
           ,
           mightily
           ,
           and
           even
           miraculously
           prospered
           and
           preserved
           ,
           maugre
           the
           mischiefe
           
           of
           all
           the
           fierce
           and
           most
           furious
           flames
           of
           Antichristian
           and
           Atheisticall
           wrath
           and
           rage
           ,
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           as
           is
           most
           evidently
           and
           eminently
           apparent
           ,
           both
           in
           our
           renowned
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           
           prudent
           and
           provident
           care
           to
           undeceive
           the
           mis-led
           people
           in
           Wales
           ,
           by
           an
           excellent
           Declaration
           against
           the
           Royalists
           foule
           and
           false
           slanders
           .
           In
           the
           happy
           recovery
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Bristoll
           from
           
           Rupert
           and
           his
           ravenous
           Royalists
           .
           In
           renowned
           and
           religious
           Major
           
           
             Generall
             Skippons
          
           being
           made
           Governour
           of
           
             Bristoll
             :
             Shrewsburies
          
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Bridge-North
           ,
           and
           the
           remarkable
           preservation
           of
           
             Lieutenant
             Colonell
             Phips
          
           out
           of
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           .
           In
           Gods
           admirable
           mercy
           to
           our
           distressed
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           
           almost
           overrunne
           and
           ruined
           by
           Montrosse
           ,
           but
           returning
           his
           intended
           mischiefe
           upon
           his
           own
           head
           .
           In
           giving
           such
           a
           memorable
           
           accesse
           unto
           ,
           and
           hopefull
           entrance
           into
           the
           City
           of
           Chester
           ,
           by
           our
           possessing
           of
           the
           Suburbs
           thereof
           .
           In
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Kiddarminster
           ,
           by
           valiant
           Generall
           Poyntz
           .
           In
           delivering
           up
           unto
           us
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Cardiffe
           in
           Wales
           ,
           
           and
           hopefull
           reduction
           of
           the
           hearts
           and
           affection
           of
           the
           Welch
           to
           the
           Parliament
           .
           In
           the
           rendition
           of
           the
           Devizes
           and
           
           Lacock-House
           Garrison
           in
           Wiltshire
           ,
           and
           the
           reduction
           of
           all
           Pembrokeshire
           
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           In
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           
           by
           our
           forces
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Rowton-Moore
           .
           And
           in
           the
           establishing
           of
           pious
           and
           prudent
           Magistrates
           and
           Judges
           ;
           Together
           
           with
           the
           surrender
           of
           Barkley-Castle
           ,
           into
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           At
           the
           serious
           sight
           and
           deep
           and
           due
           consideration
           and
           contemplation
           of
           all
           these
           rich
           and
           rare
           
             Parliamentary
             Mercies
          
           ,
           
           O
           who
           can
           choose
           but
           stand
           amazed
           and
           wondring
           at
           the
           unfathomed
           free
           favour
           ,
           and
           unbottomed
           bounty
           of
           our
           good
           God
           unto
           us
           ?
           O
           wonderfull
           ,
           what
           ,
           never
           a
           moneth
           ?
           never
           a
           week
           ?
           nay
           I
           may
           almost
           say
           ,
           never
           a
           day
           ,
           for
           so
           many
           months
           together
           ,
           but
           a
           Victory
           ,
           or
           a
           rich
           and
           rare
           Mercy
           ,
           granted
           unto
           us
           ,
           and
           conferred
           upon
           us
           ?
           O
           then
           let
           there
           never
           be
           a
           moneth
           ,
           never
           be
           a
           lip
           ,
           a
           heart
           ,
           or
           a
           tongue
           ,
           empty
           of
           ;
           but
           ,
           contrariwise
           may
           they
           ever
           be
           most
           full
           of
           the
           high
           and
           most
           honourable
           praises
           of
           our
           great
           
             and
             good
             God
          
           ,
           
           
             even
             the
             God
             of
             our
             salvation
             ,
             who
             thus
             dayly
             loads
             us
             with
             his
             loving
             kindnesse
             ,
             and
             thus
             constantly
             encompasses
             us
             with
             songs
             of
             deliverances
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           go
           on
           .
        
         
           
           And
           here
           now
           I
           shall
           begin
           the
           serious
           and
           sacred
           observation
           and
           contemplation
           of
           the
           
             marvellous
             mercies
          
           of
           our
           wonder-working
           ,
           God
           ,
           in
           the
           progresse
           of
           this
           moneth
           also
           ,
           with
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           
           to
           our
           Enemies
           Forces
           ,
           by
           that
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Commander
           Colonell
           Moore
           ,
           
           
             Governour
             of
             Gaunt-House
          
           ,
           a
           
             Parliamentary
             Garrison
          
           ,
           which
           lies
           within
           about
           eight
           miles
           from
           Oxford
           ,
           from
           whom
           we
           had
           credible
           information
           ,
           that
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           this
           valiant
           Colonell
           being
           gone
           forth
           with
           a
           party
           of
           about
           200
           Horse
           ,
           met
           with
           a
           party
           of
           about
           500
           Horse
           of
           the
           Enemies
           at
           Kidlington
           ,
           and
           that
           he
           (
           notwithstanding
           the
           great
           dis-proportion
           and
           unequality
           of
           their
           number
           to
           his
           )
           skirmished
           most
           couragiously
           with
           them
           well-nigh
           three
           houres
           together
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           ,
           by
           Gods
           assistance
           ,
           put
           them
           to
           the
           rout
           ,
           and
           pursued
           them
           ,
           even
           to
           the
           Gates
           of
           Oxford
           .
           In
           which
           brave
           bickering
           and
           pursuit
           ,
           they
           tooke
           prisoners
           ,
           Master
           Sackvile
           ,
           the
           Earle
           of
           Dorsets
           second
           sonne
           ,
           Leivetenant
           Colonell
           Simth
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           Kings
           Pages
           ,
           and
           Prince
           Ruperts
           Chaplain
           ,
           2
           Gunners
           ,
           one
           Trumpeter
           ,
           and
           about
           ●0
           .
           Common
           Souldiers
           .
           And
           that
           ,
           upon
           the
           same
           day
           ,
           our
           quicksighted
           souldiers
           tooke
           2
           Barges
           laden
           with
           Coales
           ,
           Cheese
           ,
           slate
           and
           other
           commodities
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           going
           up
           the
           River
           to
           Oxford
           .
           
           And
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           also
           ,
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           Farleigh-Castle
           in
           Somersetshire
           (
           whereof
           Colonell
           Hungerford
           ,
           brother
           to
           Sir
           
             Edward
             Hungerford
          
           ,
           was
           Governour
           )
           was
           then
           ,
           for
           certaine
           ,
           surrendered
           up
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           ;
           the
           Commanders
           wherein
           being
           allowed
           to
           have
           onely
           horse
           and
           armes
           to
           march
           forth
           withall
           and
           the
           Common-souldeirs
           to
           depart
           without
           either
           .
           About
           the
           second
           of
           this
           instant
           we
           received
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           Northern
           parts
           of
           the
           kingdome
           from
           Colonell
           Overton
           ,
           
           which
           were
           read
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           dated
           from
           Sandall-Castle
           in
           
             Yorkshire
             ▪
          
           by
           which
           it
           was
           for
           certaine
           signified
           ,
           that
           the
           said
           Sandall-Castle
           (
           after
           the
           space
           of
           3.
           weekes
           Seige
           )
           was
           surrendred
           to
           Colonell
           Overton
           ,
           upon
           Articles
           agreed
           on
           between
           him
           and
           Colonell
           Bon●vant
           ,
           then
           Governour
           of
           this
           Castle
           ;
           viz.
           That
           12.
           of
           the
           prime
           Officers
           in
           the
           Castle
           should
           have
           liberty
           to
           march
           forth
           with
           their
           Horses
           and
           Swords
           ,
           and
           to
           carry
           with
           them
           a
           spare
           suite
           of
           Cloaths
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Souldiers
           to
           depart
           only
           with
           the
           cloaths
           on
           their
           backes
           ,
           and
           Staves
           in
           their
           hands
           .
           The
           Governour
           and
           Gentlemen
           ,
           being
           allowed
           each
           of
           them
           a
           Horse
           to
           carry
           them
           away
           to
           Welbeck-house
           ,
           as
           they
           desired
           ,
           but
           their
           Horses
           to
           be
           returned
           by
           their
           Convoy
           ;
           and
           all
           the
           Ammunition
           and
           provisions
           of
           warre
           ,
           in
           the
           Castle
           to
           be
           left
           to
           Colonell
           Overton
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           .
        
         
         
           About
           the
           4.
           instant
           ,
           we
           were
           also
           certainly
           informed
           ,
           that
           valiant
           and
           victorions
           Leivten
           .
           
           
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           ,
           being
           without
           much
           difficultie
           or
           disturbance
           entred
           into
           and
           fully
           possessed
           of
           the
           Towne
           of
           Winchester
           ,
           and
           having
           new
           round
           begi●●
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           planted
           his
           Ordinance
           against
           it
           ,
           was
           resolved
           to
           storme
           it
           ;
           which
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           Colonell
           Ogle
           perceiving
           ,
           he
           was
           at
           first
           content
           to
           have
           a
           parley
           about
           the
           surrender
           of
           it
           ;
           But
           in
           the
           meane
           time
           some
           troopes
           ariving
           thither
           ,
           with
           noble
           and
           ever
           to
           be
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Waller
          
           ,
           whose
           this
           Castle
           was
           ,
           and
           who
           was
           now
           come
           to
           the
           
             Leivtenant
             Generall
          
           to
           asist
           him
           as
           occasion
           might
           require
           ;
           the
           Enemie
           within
           ,
           falsly
           supposing
           that
           this
           was
           releife
           ,
           sent
           to
           them
           ,
           they
           presently
           tooke
           downe
           their
           White
           Flaggs
           ,
           and
           refused
           to
           proceed
           in
           the
           proffered
           parley
           ,
           hoping
           now
           their
           said
           supposed
           reliefe
           would
           breake
           in
           unto
           them
           ,
           but
           indeed
           none
           appeared
           ,
           as
           they
           hoped
           ,
           in
           which
           interim
           ,
           which
           was
           all
           that
           instant
           Lords-day
           ,
           
           the
           noble
           
             Leivtenant
             Generall
          
           having
           forborn
           them
           ,
           but
           now
           finding
           them
           thus
           to
           baffle
           with
           him
           ,
           on
           the
           Munday
           morning
           following
           ,
           he
           played
           violently
           upon
           the
           Castle
           with
           his
           great
           Ordinance
           ,
           and
           made
           a
           breach
           so
           wide
           in
           the
           Castle-wall
           ,
           that
           many
           men
           might
           enter
           in
           a
           brest
           ;
           heereupon
           the
           
             Leivtenant
             Generall
          
           resolved
           to
           proceed
           to
           storm
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           to
           make
           the
           Enemie
           repent
           his
           foresaid
           dallying
           with
           him
           ;
           and
           yet
           ,
           loath
           to
           pursue
           a
           course
           of
           vengeance
           and
           unwilling
           to
           make
           an
           effusion
           of
           blood
           ,
           if
           it
           might
           be
           avoyded
           ,
           he
           therfore
           thought
           fit
           ,
           once
           more
           ,
           to
           send
           them
           in
           Articles
           fit
           for
           him
           to
           require
           and
           for
           them
           fairely
           to
           yeild
           unto
           ,
           before
           he
           proceeded
           to
           the
           extremest
           rigour
           ;
           which
           ,
           in
           breife
           were
           gladly
           condescended
           unto
           by
           the
           Governour
           ,
           &
           the
           Castle
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           ,
           Ordnance
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           and
           other
           provisions
           therin
           surredred
           into
           the
           possession
           of
           the
           noble
           
             Leivtenant
             Generall
          
           .
           The
           were
           taken
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           7.
           
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           17.
           
           Barrells
           of
           powder
           ,
           2000.
           waight
           of
           Musket
           bullets
           ,
           800.
           waight
           of
           Match
           ,
           700.
           
           Muskets
           (
           besides
           Pikes
           ,
           Halberts
           and
           other
           such
           like
           weapons
           )
           and
           at
           least
           100.
           
           Horse
           ;
           38.
           
           Hogsheads
           of
           Beefe
           and
           Pork
           ,
           powdred
           ;
           1500.
           waight
           of
           Cheese
           ,
           800.
           pots
           of
           Butter
           ,
           140
           quarters
           of
           Wheat
           and
           Meale
           ,
           7000
           waight
           of
           Bisket
           ,
           112.
           
           Hogsheads
           of
           strong
           Beare
           ,
           3.
           
           Hogsheads
           of
           French-Wines
           ;
           10.
           quarters
           of
           salt
           ,
           20.
           bushells
           of
           Oatemeal
           ,
           70.
           dozen
           of
           Candles
           ,
           30.
           loade
           of
           Wood
           ;
           40.
           quarters
           of
           Charcoale
           ,
           30.
           bushels
           of
           Sea-coales
           ,
           and
           4.
           quarters
           of
           Fresh-beefe
           ready
           killed
           ,
           and
           14.
           sheep
           .
           All
           this
           
           fore
           said
           mighty
           store
           of
           provisions
           of
           all
           sorts
           thus
           left
           in
           the
           Castle
           unabused
           and
           unembezelled
           by
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           
             Visrount
             Ogle
          
           ,
           the
           la●e
           Governour
           (
           a
           resolute
           and
           desperate
           Souldiers
           ,
           with
           200
           gentlemen
           ,
           Officers
           and
           their
           Servants
           ,
           680.
           horse
           and
           foot
           )
           marched
           away
           to
           Wood-stock
           ,
           
           and
           so
           for
           Oxford
           .
           The
           unexpected
           so
           soon
           surrender
           of
           this
           place
           ,
           was
           so
           much
           the
           more
           remarkable
           (
           to
           the
           great
           praise
           and
           glory
           of
           our
           wonderworking
           God
           )
           not
           only
           in
           regard
           of
           all
           that
           store
           of
           provisions
           ,
           but
           also
           in
           that
           the
           Castle
           it selfe
           was
           exceeding
           strongly
           fortified
           ,
           completely
           manned
           ,
           and
           plentifully
           furnished
           (
           as
           you
           have
           heard
           )
           with
           all
           kindes
           of
           provisions
           ;
           for
           the
           fortifications
           ,
           were
           of
           the
           strongest
           militarie
           Architects
           in
           the
           Kingdome
           ;
           for
           ,
           when
           our
           men
           had
           made
           tha●
           foresaid
           breach
           in
           the
           wall
           (
           which
           produced
           the
           parley
           )
           they
           had
           3.
           workes
           more
           to
           have
           stormed
           ,
           each-higher
           than
           the
           other
           ,
           before
           they
           could
           have
           entred
           the
           Castle
           ,
           beside
           such
           a
           desperate
           resolute
           Souldier
           as
           the
           Governour
           was
           held
           and
           knowne
           to
           be
           .
           All
           these
           serious
           circumstances
           ,
           considered
           ,
           it
           makes
           I
           say
           ,
           this
           Gods
           mercie
           to
           us
           the
           more
           glorious
           ;
           and
           gives
           no
           little
           perswasion
           that
           certainly
           ,
           now
           the
           hearts
           of
           the
           stoutest
           Royalists
           begin
           (
           by
           the
           power
           of
           our
           God
           )
           to
           faint
           and
           faile
           them
           ;
           blessed
           ,
           for
           ever
           blessed
           be
           the
           Lord
           for
           it
           .
           And
           ,
           thus
           now
           ,
           renowned
           ,
           Sir
           
             William
             Waller
          
           is
           fully
           repossessed
           of
           his
           new
           House
           .
           But
           to
           proceede
           ;
           About
           the
           8.
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           our
           most
           prudent
           
             Parliamentary
             Senators
          
           tooke
           into
           their
           circumspect
           consideration
           ,
           the
           coming
           in
           of
           Malignants
           or
           Delinquents
           to
           their
           party
           ;
           
           and
           that
           though
           ,
           of
           necessity
           the
           Sword
           must
           be
           still
           and
           stiffly
           held-up
           ,
           yet
           out
           of
           a
           pious
           and
           zealous
           desire
           to
           hasten
           a
           period
           to
           these
           unhappie
           Civill
           broyles
           ,
           and
           to
           mixe
           clemencie
           with
           all
           their
           actions
           ;
           they
           thought
           good
           to
           propound
           an
           other
           day
           of
           grace
           or
           favour
           unto
           them
           ;
           to
           wit
           ,
           till
           the
           1.
           of
           December
           ,
           then
           ,
           next
           ensuing
           ,
           by
           which
           time
           ,
           all
           that
           were
           or
           should
           be
           capable
           of
           this
           mercy
           might
           come
           in
           and
           compound
           for
           their
           Delinquencie
           ;
           for
           which
           purpose
           ,
           a
           Committee
           at
           Gold-Smiths-Hall
           in
           London
           was
           appointed
           and
           a
           Vote
           in
           Parliament
           passed
           to
           that
           effect
           .
           And
           withall
           ,
           that
           all
           such
           persons
           of
           what
           ranke
           or
           quality
           soever
           that
           did
           thus
           come
           in
           and
           compound
           for
           their
           Delinquencie
           ,
           should
           also
           after
           this
           their
           composition
           sue-out
           and
           passe
           their
           Pardon
           under
           the
           
             Great-Seale
             of
             England
          
           or
           else
           their
           former
           Composition
           to
           be
           voyd
           and
           of
           none
           effect
           unto
           them
           ;
           but
           they
           to
           be
           apprehended
           and
           proceeded
           against
           as
           Spies
           .
           This
           indeed
           being
           a
           most
           wise
           and
           
           excellent
           way
           ,
           both
           a
           little
           to
           pull-downe
           their
           proud
           Spirits
           in
           the
           necessitated
           acknowledgement
           of
           their
           most
           foule
           offences
           ,
           
           and
           to●ly
           (
           upon
           rols
           and
           record
           )
           as
           a
           blacke
           spot
           and
           indelible
           sline
           upon
           them
           to
           posterity
           ,
           of
           their
           being
           such
           perfidious
           and
           pernicious
           betrayers
           and
           destroyers
           (
           as
           much
           in
           them
           was
           )
           of
           their
           own
           deare
           native
           Country
           ,
           to
           the
           utter
           rvine
           of
           themselves
           their
           wives
           and
           children
           ,
           by
           slavery
           and
           tyrannie
           over
           their
           bodies
           and
           Soules
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           ▪
           instant
           we
           were
           certainly
           given
           to
           understand
           of
           the
           powerfull
           and
           propitious
           hand
           of
           Gods
           good
           providence
           and
           mercie
           unto
           us
           ,
           in
           giving
           in
           that
           strong
           and
           most
           pestilent
           and
           pernicious
           den
           of
           theeves
           and
           robbers
           ,
           I
           meane
           Bazing-house
           ,
           in
           ,
           Hampshire
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           possession
           by
           the
           martiall
           valour
           and
           industrie
           of
           renouned
           and
           victorious
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwall
          
           together
           with
           the
           brave
           Commander
           Colonell
           D●Albeire
           ,
           
           the
           substance
           of
           the
           manner
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           it
           ,
           being
           fully
           related
           by
           victorious
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwells
          
           letter
           brought
           by
           Colonell
           Hamond
           to
           the
           honourable
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           and
           there
           read
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           (
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           to
           Insert
           the
           same
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               thanke
               God
               ,
               I
               can
               give
               you
               a
               good
               account
               of
               Bazing
               .
               After
               our
               batteries
               placed
               ,
               we
               setled
               the
               severall
               posts
               for
               the
               storme
               ;
               Colonell
               Dalberte
               was
               to
               be
               on
               the
               North-side
               of
               the
               house
               next
               the
               Grange
               ,
               Colonell
               Pickering
               on
               his
               left
               hand
               ,
               and
               Sir
               
                 Hardresse
                 Wallers
              
               and
               Colonell
               Mountagues
               Regiments
               next
               him
               ;
               We
               stormed
               this
               morning
               after
               six
               of
               the
               clocke
               ,
               the
               signall
               for
               falling
               on
               was
               the
               firing
               foure
               of
               our
               Canon
               ,
               which
               being
               done
               ,
               our
               men
               fell
               on
               with
               great
               resolution
               and
               cheerfulnesse
               ,
               we
               tooke
               the
               two
               Houses
               without
               any
               considerable
               losse
               to
               ourselves
               ;
               
                 Colonell
                 Pickering
              
               ,
               stormed
               the
               new
               House
               ,
               passed
               through
               and
               got
               the
               Gate
               of
               the
               Old
               House
               ,
               whereupon
               they
               summoned
               a
               Parley
               ,
               with
               our
               men
               would
               not
               heare
               ,
               in
               the
               meane
               time
               
                 Colonell
                 Mountagues
              
               ,
               and
               
                 Sir
                 Hardresse
                 Wallers
              
               Regiments
               assaulted
               the
               strongest
               Worke
               ,
               where
               the
               Enemy
               kept
               his
               Court
               of
               guard
               ,
               which
               with
               great
               resolution
               they
               recovered
               ,
               beating
               the
               Enemy
               from
               a
               whole
               Culverin
               and
               from
               this
               Worke
               ,
               ;
               which
               having
               done
               ,
               they
               drew
               their
               Ladders
               after
               them
               ,
               and
               got
               over
               another
               Worke
               ,
               and
               the
               House-Wall
               before
               they
               could
               〈…〉
               Sir
               
                 Hardresse
                 Waller
              
               performing
               his
               duty
               with
               〈◊〉
               and
               diligence
               ,
               was
               shot
               on
               the
               Armw
               ,
               but
               not
               dangerous
               ,
               
               we
               have
               had
               little
               losse
               ,
               many
               of
               the
               Enemies
               our
               men
               put
               to
               the
               Sword
               ,
               and
               some
               Officers
               of
               quality
               ;
               most
               of
               the
               rest
               we
               have
               prisoners
               ,
               amongst
               which
               the
               Marquesse
               ,
               and
               Sir
               
                 Robert
                 Peake
              
               ,
               with
               divers
               other
               Officers
               ,
               whom
               I
               have
               Ordered
               to
               be
               sent
               up
               to
               you
               :
               We
               have
               taken
               about
               ten
               peeces
               of
               Ordnance
               ,
               with
               much
               Ammunition
               ,
               and
               our
               Souldiers
               a
               good
               encouragement
               .
               I
               humbly
               offer
               to
               you
               ,
               to
               have
               this
               place
               utterly
               slighted
               ,
               for
               these
               following
               reasons
               .
               It
               will
               aske
               about
               eight
               hundred
               men
               to
               manage
               it
               ,
               it
               is
               no
               Frontier
               ,
               the
               Country
               is
               poore
               about
               it
               ,
               the
               place
               exceedingly
               ruined
               by
               our
               Batteries
               and
               Morter
               peeces
               ,
               and
               a
               fire
               which
               fell
               upon
               the
               place
               since
               our
               taking
               it
               ;
               If
               you
               please
               to
               take
               some
               out
               of
               the
               Garison
               at
               Farnham
               ,
               some
               out
               of
               Chichester
               ,
               and
               a
               good
               part
               of
               the
               Foot
               which
               were
               here
               under
               Dalbier
               ,
               and
               make
               a
               strong
               Quarter
               at
               Newbery
               with
               three
               or
               foure
               Troopes
               of
               Horses
               ,
               I
               dare
               be
               confident
               it
               would
               not
               only
               be
               a
               curb
               to
               Dennington
               ,
               but
               a
               security
               and
               a
               Frontier
               to
               all
               these
               parts
               ,
               in
               as
               much
               as
               Newbery
               lyes
               upon
               the
               River
               ,
               and
               will
               prevent
               any
               incurtion
               from
               
                 Dennington
                 ,
                 Wallingford
              
               or
               Farringdon
               into
               these
               parts
               ,
               and
               by
               lying
               there
               ,
               will
               make
               the
               Trade
               most
               secure
               between
               Bristoll
               and
               London
               for
               all
               Carriages
               .
               And
               I
               beleeve
               the
               Gentlemen
               of
               Sussex
               and
               Hampshire
               will
               with
               more
               cheerefulnesse
               contribute
               ,
               to
               maintaine
               a
               Garrison
               on
               the
               Frontier
               ,
               〈◊〉
               in
               their
               〈◊〉
               which
               will
               have
               lesse
               safety
               in
               it
               .
               Sir
               I
               hope
               not
               to
               delay
               ,
               but
               more
               towards
               the
               West
               to
               morrow
               :
               and
               to
               be
               as
               diligent
               as
               I
               may
               in
               my
               expedition
               thither
               ,
               I
               must
               speake
               my
               judgement
               to
               you
               ,
               that
               if
               you
               intend
               to
               have
               your
               worke
               carried
               on
               ,
               Recruits
               of
               Foot
               must
               be
               had
               ,
               and
               a
               course
               taken
               to
               pay
               your
               Army
               ,
               also
               believe
               me
               Sir
               ,
               it
               may
               not
               be
               able
               to
               answer
               the
               w●rk●
               you
               have
               for
               it
               to
               doe
               .
               I
               entreated
               Colonell
               Hammond
               to
               wait
               upon
               you
               ,
               who
               was
               taken
               by
               a
               mistake
               whilest
               we
               lay
               before
               this
               garrison
               ,
               whom
               God
               safely
               delivered
               to
               us
               to
               our
               great
               joy
               ,
               but
               to
               his
               losse
               of
               almost
               all
               he
               had
               ,
               which
               the
               Enemy
               tooke
               from
               him
               ,
               The
               Lord
               grant
               that
               these
               mercies
               may
               be
               acknowledged
               withall
               thankfulnesse
               ,
               God
               exceedingly
               abounds
               in
               his
               goodnesse
               to
               us
               ,
               and
               will
               not
               be
               weary
               untill
               Righteousnesse
               and
               Peace
               meet
               ;
               and
               that
               he
               hath
               brought
               forth
               a
               glorious
               worke
               for
               the
               happinesse
               of
               this
               poore
               Kingdome
               ,
               wherein
               desires
               to
               serve
               God
               and
               you
               with
               a
               faithfull
               hand
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 servant
                 Oliver
                 Cromwell
                 .
              
               
                 Basingstoke
                 
                   14.
                   
                   October
                   .
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           I
           shall
           first
           present
           you
           with
           the
           particulars
           of
           the
           successe
           ,
           at
           Basing-house
           in
           the
           prizes
           and
           prisoners
           taken
           .
           There
           were
           
           taken
           as
           followeth
           ,
           viz.
           The
           Marquesse
           of
           VVinchester
           ,
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Pe●ke
          
           Governour
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Inigo
             Jones
          
           the
           grand
           Surveyor
           ,
           foure
           Romane
           Catholique
           Priests
           (
           reserved
           for
           the
           Gallowes
           )
           twenty
           Gentlewomen
           ,
           180.
           common
           prisoners
           ,
           ten
           pieces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           twenty
           barrels
           of
           Gunpowder
           ,
           nine
           Colours
           ,
           3000.
           
           Armes
           ,
           200.
           
           Horse
           ,
           8000.
           l.
           worth
           of
           Clothes
           ,
           Beds
           and
           other
           goods
           ,
           many
           Firkins
           of
           Butter
           ,
           a
           great
           quantity
           of
           Cloth
           ,
           much
           bullet
           ,
           and
           match
           ,
           many
           Crucifixes
           ,
           Popish
           Pictures
           and
           Bookes
           ,
           neere
           a
           thousand
           Chests
           ,
           Trunkes
           and
           Boxes
           ,
           400.
           quarters
           of
           Corne
           ,
           200.
           barrels
           of
           Beere
           ,
           300.
           flitches
           of
           Bacon
           ,
           an
           hundred
           bags
           of
           Malt
           ,
           40000.
           weight
           of
           Cheese
           ,
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Winchesters
           Plate
           ,
           Cabinet
           and
           Jewels
           ,
           worth
           above
           5000.
           l.
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Peakes
          
           500.
           l.
           besides
           a
           Box
           of
           brasse
           Plates
           ,
           the
           Marquesses
           rich
           Bed
           and
           furniture
           which
           cost
           1300.
           l.
           one
           common
           souldier
           found
           300.
           l.
           in
           gold
           hid
           in
           a
           hole
           ,
           about
           4000.
           l.
           ready
           money
           ,
           a
           great
           quantity
           of
           Wine
           ,
           and
           many
           Hogsheads
           of
           Beere
           ,
           besides
           the
           Ladies
           wardrope
           ,
           which
           furnished
           many
           of
           our
           Souldiers
           wives
           with
           Gownes
           and
           Petticoats
           .
           Slain
           ,
           Major
           C●st
           ,
           six
           Priests
           ,
           Robinson
           the
           Players
           sonne
           ,
           onely
           one
           woman
           ,
           
           who
           fell
           a
           railing
           upon
           our
           souldiers
           at
           their
           entrance
           ,
           calling
           them
           Roundheads
           ,
           and
           Rebels
           to
           the
           King
           ;
           whereupon
           one
           of
           our
           souldiers
           cut
           her
           on
           the
           head
           ,
           and
           neere
           300.
           common
           souldiers
           ,
           Doctor
           Griffin
           sometimes
           of
           Dunstanes
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           late
           of
           old
           Fish-street
           ,
           taken
           and
           sore
           wounded
           ,
           and
           three
           of
           his
           daughters
           ,
           much
           Ammunition
           taken
           .
           The
           losse
           on
           the
           Parliaments
           side
           in
           this
           desperate
           service
           was
           (
           blessed
           be
           God
           )
           not
           much
           ,
           Sir
           
             Hardres
             Waller
          
           ,
           who
           behaved
           himselfe
           gallantly
           ,
           wounded
           ,
           and
           not
           above
           ten
           others
           in
           all
           slaine
           outright
           ,
           though
           about
           eighty
           ,
           or
           an
           hundred
           wounded
           .
           The
           word
           which
           the
           religious
           Major
           Gen.
           chose
           ,
           when
           he
           came
           to
           sit
           downe
           before
           that
           popish
           Garrison
           was
           out
           of
           the
           115.
           
           Psalme
           ,
           concerning
           the
           worshippers
           of
           Images
           :
           
             Their
             gods
             are
             the
             workes
             of
             mens
             hands
             ,
             wood
             and
             stone
             ,
             eyes
             they
             have
             and
             see
             not
             ,
             eares
             and
             heare
             not
             ,
             and
             hands
             and
             handle
             not
          
           ;
           And
           that
           word
           of
           God
           was
           made
           good
           in
           the
           enemy
           ,
           who
           upon
           the
           Storme
           had
           not
           strength
           to
           handle
           their
           weapons
           to
           defend
           themselves
           ,
           but
           were
           delivered
           to
           the
           mercy
           of
           our
           souldiers
           .
           A
           great
           part
           of
           the
           Pillage
           was
           sold
           to
           the
           Country
           people
           ,
           who
           likewise
           had
           a
           good
           part
           of
           the
           prey
           ,
           and
           carried
           many
           Cartloades
           away
           .
           The
           House
           burnt
           downe
           and
           demolished
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           reading
           the
           Letters
           of
           Bazing
           ,
           the
           House
           began
           to
           debate
           
           of
           some
           further
           timely
           service
           of
           the
           gallant
           valiant
           and
           religious
           Souldiers
           which
           might
           be
           done
           in
           those
           parts
           for
           the
           better
           cleering
           the
           passage
           into
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           the
           result
           of
           all
           was
           ,
           that
           Letters
           should
           be
           written
           to
           severall
           Committees
           to
           joyne
           forces
           with
           those
           that
           stormed
           Bazing
           for
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Castle
           of
           
             Dennington
             ,
             &c.
          
           
           The
           House
           likewise
           ordered
           that
           the
           Ministers
           in
           the
           severall
           Churches
           and
           Chappell
           's
           in
           London
           and
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           ,
           should
           on
           the
           next
           Lords
           day
           in
           their
           severall
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           give
           thankes
           to
           God
           for
           his
           great
           mercy
           in
           delivering
           up
           Winchester
           and
           Bazing
           House
           into
           our
           hands
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           12.
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ;
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           letters
           from
           Gloucester
           that
           the
           valiant
           ,
           Active
           and
           faithfull
           Governour
           therof
           ,
           Colonell
           Morgan
           (
           the
           most
           worthy
           Successour
           therein
           ,
           of
           even
           to
           be
           honoured
           
             Major
             Generall
             M●ssi●
          
           )
           with
           about
           300.
           horse
           and
           400.
           foot
           ,
           part
           whereof
           was
           sent
           unto
           him
           by
           the
           then
           deputie
           Governour
           of
           Bristol
           ,
           Colonell
           Fleet-wood
           ,
           assisted
           also
           by
           the
           Monmouthshire
           men
           ,
           
           having
           taken
           the
           towne
           of
           Chepstow
           ,
           besieged
           and
           summoned
           the
           Castle
           ,
           but
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           Colonell
           Fitz-Morris
           returned
           a
           peremptorie
           negative
           answer
           ;
           whereupon
           valiant
           Colonell
           Morgan
           planted
           2
           great
           peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           a
           morter-peece
           for
           batterie
           ,
           and
           made
           a
           breach
           into
           the
           Castle
           ;
           whereupon
           the
           Governour
           sent
           presently
           to
           desire
           a
           parley
           ,
           but
           Colonell
           Morgan
           as
           presently
           returned
           answer
           ,
           That
           now
           it
           was
           too
           late
           ;
           whereupon
           all
           the
           Souldiers
           issuing
           forth
           fell
           downe
           upon
           their
           knees
           ,
           crying
           ,
           
             Quarter
             ,
             quarter
             ,
             for
             Gods
             sake
             ,
          
           and
           wholly
           referred
           themselves
           to
           the
           Generalls
           mercy
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           was
           instantly
           surrendred
           to
           him
           .
           There
           were
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           Colonell
           Fitz-Morris
           the
           Governour
           ,
           Major
           Bridgeman
           ,
           and
           an
           106.
           
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           were
           all
           carryed
           prisoners
           to
           Gloucester
           .
           They
           took
           ,
           besides
           ,
           in
           the
           castle
           ,
           30
           horse
           and
           their
           furniture
           ,
           18.
           peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           great
           and
           small
           ,
           16.
           barrells
           of
           Gunpouder
           ,
           2
           Harque
           bushes
           ,
           6.
           tun
           of
           lead
           ,
           great
           store
           of
           fire-workes
           ,
           30.
           beefs
           in
           powder
           ,
           30.
           barrells
           of
           salt
           ,
           4000.
           waight
           of
           bisket
           ,
           a
           butt
           of
           Sack
           ,
           3.
           
           Hogsheads
           of
           Methegline
           ,
           4.
           
           Hogsheads
           of
           beere
           and
           Ale
           ,
           70.
           bushels
           of
           Oat-meale
           ,
           10.
           bushells
           of
           Pease
           and
           Beanes
           ,
           and
           30.
           bushels
           of
           Wheat
           ,
           many
           firkins
           of
           butter
           ,
           400.
           waight
           of
           cheese
           ,
           with
           store
           of
           other
           provisions
           and
           ammunition
           .
           And
           we
           were
           ,
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           for
           certaine
           ,
           informed
           ,
           that
           Sir
           
             Trevor
             Williams
          
           and
           very
           many
           Gentlemen
           of
           Glamorganshire
           and
           Monmouthshire
           had
           freely
           and
           faithfully
           
           declared
           themselves
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           as
           a
           testimonie
           thereof
           had
           raised
           1500.
           
           Souldiers
           out
           of
           both
           those
           Counties
           for
           the
           Parliaments
           service
           ,
           and
           resolved
           suddenly
           to
           besiege
           Mon●●th
           ;
           the
           effects
           whereof
           you
           shall
           see
           fully
           related
           in
           its
           proper
           place
           .
           And
           thus
           we
           see
           how
           triumphantly
           the
           Lord
           ,
           now
           rides
           on
           in
           glorie
           for
           the
           blessed
           advancement
           of
           his
           
             Great
             Cause
          
           :
           ever
           magnified
           and
           praised
           be
           his
           great
           and
           most
           glorious
           name
           therein
           .
           
           The
           Messenger
           that
           brought
           this
           welcome
           .
           Newes
           to
           the
           Parliament
           was
           rewarded
           by
           them
           ,
           with
           the
           gift
           of
           10
           l.
           for
           his
           paines
           in
           the
           journey
           ;
           And
           the
           House
           also
           most
           piously
           and
           gratefully
           ordered
           that
           thankes
           should
           be
           given
           to
           Almightie
           God
           ,
           on
           the
           Lords-day
           then
           next
           ensuing
           ,
           for
           the
           happy
           surrender
           of
           Chepstow
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           ,
           as
           also
           of
           Winchester
           and
           〈◊〉
           ;
           And
           they
           farther
           ordered
           that
           thankes
           and
           a
           reward
           should
           be
           sent
           to
           that
           faithfull
           and
           valiant
           Commander
           Colonell
           Morgan
           .
           A
           right
           way
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           to
           thrive
           and
           proceed
           victoriously
           and
           successfully
           ,
           where
           God
           is
           in
           his
           mercies
           exalted
           ,
           and
           vertue
           and
           valour
           is
           not
           left
           without
           honour
           and
           reward
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14.
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           the
           Vote
           in
           Parliament
           for
           sending
           forth
           writ●
           for
           the
           election
           of
           new
           Members
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           for
           filling
           up
           the
           vacancie
           of
           those
           that
           were
           Deceased
           or
           had
           perfidiously
           deserted
           the
           House
           ,
           was
           put
           in
           execution
           ;
           and
           a
           Letter
           being
           read
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           sent
           from
           the
           Major
           of
           Sandwitch
           by
           a
           Member
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Peeres
          
           ,
           to
           procure
           the
           election
           of
           a
           Member
           to
           sit
           and
           serve
           in
           Parliament
           (
           of
           his
           nominating
           )
           according
           to
           the
           writ
           sent
           downe
           thither
           for
           that
           purpose
           ;
           
           Whereupon
           the
           Commons
           on
           serious
           debate
           on
           this
           businesse
           ,
           referred
           the
           same
           to
           the
           
             Committee
             of
             Priviledges
          
           ,
           the
           result
           wherof
           was
           ;
           That
           it
           was
           ordered
           ,
           that
           for
           the
           future
           ,
           a
           Copie
           of
           the
           Order
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           made
           in
           Anno
           1641.
           should
           be
           sent
           downe
           with
           all
           writs
           for
           new
           elections
           ;
           A
           Copie
           of
           which
           Order
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           satisfaction
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           clearing
           of
           our
           most
           renowned
           Parliaments
           integrity
           ,
           in
           this
           ,
           as
           in
           all
           other
           their
           faithfull
           managing
           of
           the
           States-affaires
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           inserted
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           WHereas
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           hath
           received
           Information
           ,
           that
           Letters
           from
           Peers
           are
           directed
           to
           Boroughs
           ,
           that
           now
           are
           to
           〈◊〉
           Elections
           of
           Members
           to
           serve
           in
           this
           Parliament
           :
           They
           conceived
           that
           all
           Letters
           of
           that
           nature
           from
           any
           Peeres
           of
           this
           〈◊〉
           doe
           necessarily
           
           tend
           to
           the
           violation
           of
           the
           Priviledges
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           freedome
           of
           Elections
           of
           the
           Members
           ,
           that
           ought
           to
           serve
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ;
           and
           doe
           declare
           ,
           That
           notwithstanding
           such
           Letters
           ,
           all
           Persons
           ,
           to
           whom
           Elections
           of
           Knights
           and
           Burgesses
           do
           belong
           ,
           ought
           to
           proceed
           to
           their
           Elections
           ,
           with
           that
           freedome
           ,
           which
           by
           the
           Lawes
           of
           the
           Realme
           ,
           and
           of
           Right
           they
           ought
           to
           doe
           ,
           and
           do
           expect
           ,
           that
           if
           any
           such
           Letters
           from
           any
           Peeres
           of
           the
           Realme
           ,
           shall
           hereafter
           be
           sent
           unto
           them
           ,
           That
           the
           parties
           receiving
           the
           same
           shall
           certifie
           the
           contents
           thereof
           ,
           or
           bring
           the
           Letters
           themselves
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           .
        
         
           Octob.
           10.
           
           There
           came
           a
           Letter
           from
           Abington
           to
           renowned
           
             Major
             Generall
             Brown
          
           ,
           the
           most
           worthy
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           being
           then
           in
           London
           ,
           of
           a
           gallant
           peece
           of
           Service
           performed
           by
           that
           brave
           Garrison
           against
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Farringdon
           ,
           the
           particular
           whereof
           ,
           take
           in
           the
           said
           Letter
           ,
           sent
           from
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Paine
           ,
           the
           said
           
             Major
             Generals
          
           Deputy
           -
           Governour
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           ;
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               
               The
               last
               night
               ,
               
                 viz.
                 Tuesday
              
               14
               instant
               ,
               I
               marched
               forth
               with
               a
               party
               of
               Foot
               ,
               and
               all
               our
               Horse
               ,
               to
               Farringdon
               ,
               where
               we
               came
               so
               neere
               the
               taking
               of
               that
               Garrison
               ,
               that
               I
               my self
               heard
               the
               Enemy
               earnestly
               call
               to
               draw
               up
               the
               Bridge
               ,
               our
               Foot
               being
               then
               within
               a
               stones
               cast
               of
               them
               ,
               before
               they
               could
               draw
               it
               up
               ;
               yet
               we
               lost
               not
               our
               labour
               ;
               for
               ,
               we
               bickering
               and
               skirmishing
               with
               them
               there
               ,
               tooke
               about
               100
               Horse
               of
               theirs
               foure
               Captaines
               ,
               one
               Lieutenant
               ,
               foure
               Quartermasters
               one
               Serjeant
               ,
               17
               Troopers
               ,
               eight
               Foot
               Souldiers
               ,
               and
               one
               Drum
               ,
               in
               all
               about
               37
               Prisoners
               ,
               and
               slew
               two
               upon
               their
               Workes
               :
               All
               this
               being
               done
               with
               the
               losse
               of
               one
               man
               onely
               on
               our
               side
               ,
               and
               we
               safely
               returned
               home
               the
               next
               day
               by
               12
               of
               the
               Clock
               ,
               Praised
               be
               God
               for
               it
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 Honours
                 humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 George
                 Pain
                 .
              
               
                 Abington
                 ,
                 
                   Octob.
                   15.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           came
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           a
           notable
           defeat
           given
           by
           renowned
           ,
           active
           and
           faithfull
           Col.
           Rossiter
           :
           to
           the
           Forces
           of
           Banbury
           ,
           conducting
           those
           two
           pernicious
           
             Princes
             ,
             Rupert
          
           and
           Maurice
           to
           Newarke
           to
           the
           King
           their
           Uncle
           ,
           being
           there
           ,
           the
           manner
           whereof
           was
           to
           this
           effect
           :
           The
           two
           Princes
           aforesaid
           perfidiously
           pretending
           (
           as
           afterward
           it
           most
           evidently
           appeared
           )
           resolutions
           forsooth
           to
           depart
           the
           kingdome
           ,
           and
           desirous
           first
           to
           see
           and
           speak
           with
           their
           Uncle
           the
           King
           ,
           had
           a
           Convoy
           of
           Banbury
           Horse
           to
           guard
           them
           
           thither
           ,
           
           in
           all
           about
           sixe
           Troops
           ,
           and
           thus
           they
           marched
           toward
           the
           King
           ,
           to
           take
           their
           leave
           (
           forsooth
           )
           of
           him
           ,
           before
           they
           would
           crosse
           the
           Sea
           and
           be
           gone
           .
           And
           thus
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           they
           marched
           on
           all
           that
           first
           night
           ;
           but
           intelligence
           hereof
           came
           to
           valiant
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           ,
           being
           then
           at
           Grantham
           ,
           whereupon
           all
           in
           that
           Garrison
           ,
           being
           300.
           and
           400
           more
           which
           lay
           at
           Stamford
           ,
           were
           drawn
           to
           Melton
           by
           the
           said
           renowned
           Colonell
           ,
           to
           meet
           with
           them
           by
           the
           way
           ,
           but
           upon
           intelligence
           againe
           from
           Burleigh
           ,
           that
           the
           report
           of
           the
           Princes
           coming
           was
           false
           ,
           our
           Horse
           were
           ordered
           to
           march
           back
           to
           Grantham
           ,
           in
           which
           interim
           the
           Princes
           passed
           on
           ,
           even
           almost
           to
           Eelvoyre
           ,
           without
           any
           opposition
           all
           the
           way
           .
           But
           suddenly
           againe
           ,
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           now
           having
           most
           certaine
           information
           ,
           that
           the
           Princes
           were
           come
           a
           little
           beyond
           Belvoyre
           ,
           toward
           Newarke
           ,
           the
           Princes
           ,
           then
           ,
           determining
           and
           deeming
           themselves
           past
           danger
           ,
           they
           were
           sending
           back
           the
           Banbury
           Horse
           ,
           but
           as
           they
           passed
           by
           Burleigh
           Garrison
           ,
           they
           were
           set
           upon
           in
           their
           reare
           by
           valiant
           Captaine
           Allen
           ,
           with
           his
           Troop
           of
           Horse
           ,
           who
           then
           tooke
           some
           of
           them
           prisoners
           ,
           but
           himselfe
           in
           person
           being
           too
           farre
           ingaged
           ,
           
           was
           unfortunately
           shot
           ,
           and
           since
           dyed
           of
           the
           wound
           ,
           a
           great
           losse
           unto
           us
           ,
           he
           having
           been
           a
           most
           faithfull
           ,
           active
           ,
           and
           couragious
           Commander
           .
           But
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           being
           then
           at
           Melton
           ;
           and
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           understanding
           for
           certaine
           ,
           that
           the
           Princes
           were
           got
           to
           Belvoyre
           ,
           being
           very
           unwilling
           their
           Forces
           should
           passe
           so
           freely
           from
           him
           ;
           without
           a
           martiall
           salutation
           ,
           made
           haste
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           ordered
           his
           march
           with
           such
           secrecy
           and
           celerity
           ,
           that
           he
           was
           wholly
           undiscovered
           ,
           untill
           he
           fell
           upon
           them
           in
           their
           passage
           from
           Belvoyre
           to
           Newarke
           ,
           where
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           he
           overtooke
           them
           ,
           and
           set
           upon
           them
           ,
           who
           thereupon
           faced
           us
           twice
           or
           thrice
           ,
           as
           though
           they
           would
           have
           charged
           us
           ,
           but
           upon
           our
           so
           sudden
           on-set
           ,
           they
           ran
           for
           it
           ,
           but
           ours
           following
           close
           upon
           them
           ,
           had
           soone
           routed
           them
           ,
           where
           we
           paid
           them
           to
           purpose
           ,
           tooke
           at
           least
           60
           Gentlemen
           prisoners
           ,
           one
           Major
           ,
           three
           Captains
           ,
           140
           Horse
           ,
           
             Prince
             Maurice
          
           his
           Trumpeter
           ,
           with
           his
           Banner
           and
           Trumpet
           ,
           in
           which
           bickering
           we
           wounded
           and
           killed
           divers
           of
           them
           ,
           some
           of
           whom
           men
           of
           quality
           ,
           the
           Princes
           themselves
           were
           forced
           to
           ride
           a
           pace
           for
           it
           ,
           and
           so
           escaped
           our
           hands
           with
           about
           100
           Horse
           ,
           and
           got
           to
           Newarke
           ,
           but
           with
           what
           a
           pannick
           feare
           ,
           we
           may
           easily
           guesse
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           instant
           ,
           we
           had
           also
           certaine
           information
           by
           a
           Letter
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           from
           renowned
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           ,
           
           in
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           
           of
           the
           surrendring
           of
           Langford-House
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           neere
           Salisbury
           ,
           unto
           him
           ,
           for
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           ,
           which
           was
           no
           sooner
           summoned
           ,
           than
           the
           Summons
           condescended
           to
           by
           
             Sir
             Bartholomew
             Pell
          
           ,
           then
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           and
           upon
           Articles
           of
           Agreement
           between
           Colonell
           Hewson
           ,
           and
           Major
           Kelsey
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           ,
           and
           the
           said
           
             Sir
             Bartholomew
             Pell
          
           and
           Major
           
             Edmond
             Wedale
          
           ,
           Commanders
           in
           Chiefe
           in
           the
           said
           House
           ,
           it
           was
           surrendred
           .
        
         
           This
           Garrison
           was
           the
           21
           Garrison
           or
           strong
           Hold
           that
           had
           been
           taken
           from
           the
           Enemy
           this
           Summer
           and
           Autumn-season
           (
           a
           sore
           fall
           of
           the
           leaf
           to
           the
           Royalists
           ,
           enough
           to
           make
           them
           starve
           and
           die
           the
           ensuing
           Winter
           )
           and
           all
           this
           done
           by
           the
           so
           contemned
           New-Modell-Armie
           ,
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           the
           most
           Noble
           and
           Renowned
           Generall
           ,
           
           precious
           
             Sir
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           besides
           those
           taken
           in
           other
           parts
           ,
           by
           other
           Commanders
           ,
           as
           
             P●●●efract
             ,
             Sc●●rough
          
           ,
           and
           others
           in
           the
           North.
           
        
         
           Now
           let
           any
           ,
           yea
           all
           the
           old
           Souldiers
           in
           England
           ,
           nay
           (
           I
           may
           dare
           to
           say
           ,
           in
           Christendome
           )
           shew
           us
           the
           like
           done
           ;
           so
           many
           strong
           Castles
           ,
           Forts
           ,
           and
           Garrisons
           taken
           in
           any
           part
           of
           Europe
           ,
           in
           sixe
           yeares
           ,
           as
           have
           been
           thus
           taken
           in
           this
           Kingdome
           ,
           by
           our
           young
           despised
           Souldiers
           ,
           in
           lesse
           than
           five
           or
           sixe
           moneths
           .
           O
           that
           we
           could
           and
           would
           therefore
           have
           evermore
           in
           our
           tongue●
           and
           hearts
           ,
           holy
           
             Davids
             Quid
             retribu●●mus
             ?
             What
             shall
             we
             repay
             to
             the
             Lord
             for
             them
             ?
          
           O
           that
           we
           would
           ,
           especially
           ,
           faithfully
           pay
           our
           Vowe
           our
           most
           Solemne
           Covenant
           ,
           in
           reforming
           our
           lives
           ,
           and
           building
           the
           House
           of
           this
           our
           so
           glorious
           Wonder-working
           God
           ,
           the
           God
           and
           onely
           giver
           of
           all
           these
           so
           many
           ,
           so
           mighty
           ,
           yea
           so
           marvellous
           ,
           if
           not
           miraculous
           mercies
           .
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           the
           aforesaid
           time
           ,
           we
           were
           certified
           by
           Letters
           from
           Coventry
           ,
           
           that
           
             Sir
             William
             Vaughans
          
           Regiment
           coming
           from
           Newark
           to
           Litchfield
           ,
           and
           thence
           intending
           for
           Bridge-North
           ,
           was
           opportunely
           met
           with
           by
           a
           party
           from
           Tamworth
           ,
           who
           falling
           bravely
           upon
           them
           ,
           soone
           routed
           them
           ,
           slew
           divers
           of
           them
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           tooke
           from
           them
           at
           least
           100
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           the
           rest
           escaped
           by
           flight
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           22
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           came
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           Northern
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           of
           a
           most
           memorable
           and
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           S●erburne
           in
           the
           North
           ,
           by
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           which
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           more
           
           full
           and
           faithfull
           Narration
           of
           the
           thing
           it selfe
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           to
           give
           you
           that
           valiant
           and
           active
           Commander
           Colonell
           Copleyes
           owne
           Letter
           ,
           
           sent
           to
           the
           Honourable
           Commissioners
           for
           the
           Warre
           in
           Yorkshire
           ,
           this
           brave
           Colonell
           himselfe
           being
           (
           under
           God
           )
           a
           principall
           and
           most
           valiant
           actor
           and
           instrument
           of
           the
           Victory
           :
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           ;
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   Honourable
                   Gentlmen
                   :
                
              
               
                 MY
                 haste
                 last
                 night
                 made
                 my
                 Relation
                 then
                 sent
                 ,
                 
                 both
                 short
                 and
                 unsatisfactory
                 .
                 This
                 I
                 now
                 present
                 ,
                 is
                 for
                 your
                 further
                 and
                 full
                 satisfaction
                 ,
                 touching
                 our
                 late
                 fight
                 with
                 the
                 Enemy
                 at
                 Sherburne
                 .
                 Vpon
                 intelligence
                 of
                 the
                 Kings
                 advance
                 to
                 Blythe
                 ,
                 with
                 part
                 of
                 his
                 Horse
                 ,
                 we
                 appointed
                 a
                 Rendezvouze
                 on
                 Tuesday
                 morning
                 ,
                 purposely
                 to
                 have
                 slapt
                 his
                 advance
                 by
                 Doncaster
                 ,
                 but
                 hearing
                 that
                 he
                 had
                 a
                 Rendezvouze
                 that
                 morning
                 at
                 Worksope
                 ,
                 and
                 thereby
                 fearing
                 his
                 advance
                 into
                 Cheshire
                 ,
                 we
                 kept
                 our
                 Quarters
                 and
                 the
                 Guard
                 at
                 Doncaster
                 ,
                 as
                 usually
                 ,
                 only
                 that
                 we
                 might
                 be
                 in
                 readinesse
                 ,
                 I
                 also
                 appointed
                 a
                 Rendezvouze
                 of
                 all
                 our
                 Horse
                 ,
                 at
                 two
                 of
                 the
                 Clock
                 on
                 Tuesday
                 evening
                 .
                 In
                 which
                 interim
                 the
                 Enemy
                 had
                 advanced
                 ,
                 beyond
                 our
                 expectation
                 ,
                 from
                 Worksope
                 thorow
                 Doncaster
                 by
                 day
                 light
                 ,
                 and
                 beat
                 up
                 our
                 Guard
                 at
                 Cusworth
                 ,
                 about
                 sixe
                 or
                 seven
                 of
                 the
                 clock
                 ,
                 and
                 in
                 Scawsby-Keyes
                 they
                 quartered
                 ,
                 and
                 so
                 marched
                 strait
                 to
                 Ferribridge
                 the
                 next
                 morning
                 ,
                 and
                 thence
                 to
                 Sherburne
                 ,
                 where
                 they
                 met
                 with
                 a
                 Countryman
                 ,
                 who
                 told
                 them
                 that
                 our
                 men
                 were
                 prepared
                 for
                 their
                 coming
                 as
                 so
                 indeed
                 a
                 party
                 of
                 ours
                 were
                 ,
                 of
                 about
                 800
                 Foot
                 and
                 some
                 Horse
                 ,
                 upon
                 whom
                 the
                 Enemy
                 fiercely
                 falling
                 (
                 being
                 but
                 a
                 handfull
                 to
                 them
                 )
                 they
                 soone
                 routed
                 the
                 Horse
                 ,
                 beat
                 Colonell
                 Wrens
                 Regiment
                 ,
                 at
                 the
                 North
                 side
                 of
                 Sherburne
                 ,
                 
                 and
                 tooke
                 all
                 the
                 Foot
                 Prisoners
                 ,
                 disarmed
                 them
                 all
                 presently
                 ,
                 and
                 laid
                 their
                 Armes
                 in
                 a
                 great
                 heap
                 in
                 Sherburme
                 street
                 ,
                 till
                 they
                 could
                 get
                 Carriages
                 to
                 take
                 or
                 send
                 them
                 away
                 ,
                 for
                 their
                 further
                 use
                 ▪
                 But
                 ,
                 we
                 having
                 certain
                 intelligence
                 hereof
                 ,
                 marched
                 thither
                 with
                 all
                 speed
                 ,
                 and
                 being
                 now
                 come
                 to
                 Sherburne
                 ,
                 we
                 drew
                 up
                 our
                 Horse
                 ,
                 and
                 ordered
                 them
                 into
                 bodies
                 for
                 Charges
                 and
                 Reserves
                 .
                 But
                 here
                 ,
                 first
                 we
                 fell
                 into
                 a
                 great
                 strait
                 ,
                 for
                 we
                 durst
                 not
                 march
                 thorow
                 Milford
                 ,
                 fearing
                 the
                 Enemies
                 with
                 their
                 Dragoones
                 ,
                 (
                 for
                 ,
                 we
                 heard
                 they
                 had
                 such
                 ,
                 but
                 they
                 had
                 none
                 )
                 might
                 have
                 put
                 us
                 into
                 disorder
                 ;
                 but
                 above
                 the
                 Towne
                 ,
                 through
                 the
                 hedges
                 ,
                 which
                 also
                 was
                 some
                 inconvenience
                 ,
                 
                 we
                 were
                 forced
                 (
                 whom
                 we
                 came
                 neare
                 Sherburne
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Enemy
                 drawing
                 out
                 against
                 us
                 )
                 to
                 draw
                 over
                 a
                 narrow
                 way
                 ,
                 through
                 an
                 impossable
                 Brooke
                 ,
                 which
                 we
                 knew
                 not
                 of
                 ,
                 having
                 much
                 adoe
                 thereby
                 to
                 bring
                 our
                 bodies
                 againe
                 into
                 order
                 ,
                 which
                 truly
                 might
                 have
                 occasioned
                 the
                 losse
                 of
                 the
                 
                 day
                 unto
                 us
                 ,
                 had
                 not
                 the
                 Enemy
                 been
                 somwhat
                 too
                 late
                 (
                 being
                 busie
                 with
                 their
                 Armes
                 and
                 Prisoners
                 taken
                 in
                 the
                 Towne
                 ,
                 as
                 God
                 had
                 wisely
                 disposed
                 of
                 it
                 for
                 us
                 )
                 in
                 drawing
                 out
                 of
                 the
                 Towne
                 .
                 So
                 ,
                 thus
                 ,
                 then
                 ,
                 by
                 Gods
                 assistance
                 ,
                 I
                 brought
                 up
                 against
                 every
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 bodies
                 (
                 as
                 neer
                 as
                 I
                 could
                 )
                 a
                 body
                 of
                 ours
                 ,
                 
                 and
                 resolutely
                 faced
                 them
                 in
                 the
                 Field
                 ,
                 both
                 parties
                 striving
                 who
                 should
                 be
                 soonest
                 in
                 Battalia
                 .
                 But
                 here
                 let
                 me
                 give
                 thee
                 (
                 good
                 Reader
                 )
                 a
                 sight
                 of
                 
                   Sir
                   Marmaduke
                   Langdales
                
                 Speech
                 ,
                 made
                 to
                 his
                 Souldiers
                 in
                 the
                 Field
                 ,
                 before
                 the
                 Fight
                 began
                 ,
                 which
                 came
                 to
                 my
                 hand
                 ,
                 and
                 was
                 unquestionably
                 a
                 true
                 Copy
                 of
                 the
                 substance
                 thereof
                 ;
                 and
                 this
                 it
                 was
                 :
              
               
                 
                   
                     
                       
                         
                           Gentlemen
                           :
                        
                      
                       
                         YOu
                         are
                         all
                         gallant
                         men
                         ,
                         
                         and
                         have
                         done
                         bravely
                         ,
                         but
                         there
                         are
                         some
                         that
                         seeke
                         to
                         scandalize
                         your
                         gallantry
                         for
                         the
                         losse
                         of
                         Naseby
                         Field
                         ,
                         but
                         I
                         hope
                         you
                         will
                         redeem
                         your
                         reputation
                         ,
                         and
                         still
                         maintaine
                         that
                         gallant
                         report
                         which
                         you
                         ever
                         had
                         .
                         I
                         am
                         sure
                         you
                         have
                         done
                         such
                         businesses
                         ,
                         as
                         never
                         have
                         been
                         done
                         in
                         any
                         war
                         with
                         such
                         a
                         number
                         ,
                         your
                         march
                         from
                         Oxford
                         ,
                         first
                         beating
                         of
                         Rossiter
                         ,
                         and
                         the
                         reliefe
                         of
                         Pomfret
                         ,
                         the
                         like
                         I
                         believe
                         was
                         never
                         done
                         ;
                         And
                         I
                         hope
                         you
                         are
                         Gentlemen
                         ,
                         and
                         that
                         you
                         will
                         still
                         maintaine
                         it
                         ,
                         and
                         redeeme
                         that
                         which
                         you
                         have
                         lost
                         ;
                         For
                         mine
                         owne
                         part
                         ,
                         I
                         will
                         not
                         have
                         you
                         upon
                         any
                         designe
                         ,
                         but
                         where
                         I
                         will
                         lead
                         you
                         my self
                         .
                      
                    
                  
                
              
               
                 And
                 thus
                 now
                 ,
                 I
                 say
                 ,
                 he
                 led
                 them
                 on
                 into
                 the
                 Field
                 .
              
               
                 Now
                 the
                 Enemy
                 being
                 also
                 much
                 flusht
                 and
                 incouraged
                 with
                 their
                 late
                 good
                 successe
                 against
                 us
                 ,
                 
                 charged
                 valiantly
                 upon
                 us
                 ,
                 and
                 ours
                 answered
                 them
                 with
                 as
                 brave
                 gallantry
                 as
                 could
                 be
                 ;
                 at
                 first
                 the
                 left
                 wings
                 on
                 both
                 sides
                 were
                 routed
                 ,
                 
                 but
                 in
                 the
                 conclusion
                 ,
                 our
                 Reserves
                 coming
                 on
                 so
                 seasonably
                 and
                 couragiously
                 ,
                 the
                 Enemy
                 was
                 forced
                 to
                 flie
                 ,
                 and
                 we
                 ,
                 by
                 Gods
                 blessing
                 ,
                 got
                 the
                 day
                 ,
                 though
                 I
                 must
                 confesse
                 ,
                 divers
                 of
                 our
                 Horse
                 (
                 as
                 I
                 toucht
                 before
                 )
                 were
                 routed
                 at
                 first
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 mischiefe
                 fell
                 most
                 upon
                 my
                 Regiment
                 ,
                 
                 who
                 charged
                 the
                 onely
                 gallant
                 men
                 (
                 the
                 Reformadoes
                 )
                 that
                 the
                 Enemy
                 had
                 .
                 One
                 of
                 their
                 chiefe
                 Commanders
                 (
                 the
                 Lord
                 Digby
                 by
                 name
                 )
                 was
                 wounded
                 ,
                 as
                 we
                 were
                 credibly
                 informed
                 ,
                 and
                 
                   Sir
                   Marmaduke
                   Langdale
                
                 himself
                 also
                 had
                 foure
                 Pistols
                 fired
                 upon
                 him
                 ,
                 but
                 whether
                 he
                 was
                 wounded
                 or
                 not
                 ,
                 was
                 then
                 uncertaine
                 unto
                 us
                 .
                 But
                 the
                 Victory
                 was
                 clearly
                 ours
                 (
                 ever
                 magnified
                 and
                 praised
                 be
                 our
                 great
                 and
                 gracious
                 God
                 )
                 and
                 we
                 solely
                 kept
                 the
                 Field
                 ,
                 and
                 pursued
                 the
                 Enemy
                 at
                 least
                 three
                 miles
                 together
                 ,
                 Many
                 prisoners
                 were
                 taken
                 ,
                 we
                 believe
                 400
                 at
                 least
                 ,
                 
                 
                   Sir
                   Richard
                   Hutton
                
                 was
                 slaine
                 upon
                 the
                 place
                 ,
                 whose
                 Corps
                 his
                 kinred
                 (
                 having
                 protection
                 thereunto
                 )
                 buried
                 in
                 the
                 place
                 he
                 formerly
                 had
                 desired
                 to
                 be
                 laid
                 in
                 .
                 I
                 have
                 here
                 sent
                 the
                 List
                 of
                 their
                 slaine
                 and
                 prime
                 prisoners
                 taken
                 by
                 us
                 ,
                 
                 which
                 you
                 shall
                 receive
                 by
                 Colonell
                 Lilburne
                 .
                 Many
                 of
                 our
                 men
                 were
                 wounded
                 ,
                 but
                 hardly
                 ten
                 slaine
                 .
                 This
                 was
                 certainly
                 a
                 great
                 businesse
                 ,
                 and
                 a
                 rare
                 mercy
                 unto
                 us
                 ,
                 for
                 the
                 Enemy
                 made
                 themselves
                 absolutely
                 sure
                 to
                 have
                 been
                 in
                 the
                 City
                 of
                 Yorke
                 that
                 night
                 ,
                 
                 or
                 the
                 next
                 day
                 at
                 farthest
                 ;
                 but
                 now
                 they
                 are
                 scattered
                 (
                 blessed
                 be
                 the
                 Lord
                 for
                 it
                 :
                 )
                 And
                 that
                 which
                 was
                 not
                 the
                 least
                 part
                 of
                 our
                 Victory
                 ,
                 we
                 recovered
                 againe
                 all
                 our
                 men
                 and
                 Arms
                 which
                 they
                 had
                 before
                 taken
                 from
                 us
                 in
                 Sherburne
                 ,
                 
                 as
                 also
                 the
                 prevention
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 intended
                 march
                 to
                 Montrose
                 in
                 Scotland
                 ,
                 which
                 (
                 with
                 the
                 taking
                 of
                 Yorke
                 in
                 the
                 way
                 )
                 was
                 the
                 maine
                 designe
                 which
                 the
                 Enemy
                 eagerly
                 aimed
                 at
                 ,
                 in
                 this
                 their
                 thus
                 undertaken
                 march
                 .
                 
                   Not
                   unto
                   us
                   Lord
                   ,
                   not
                   unto
                   us
                   ,
                   but
                   to
                   thy
                   name
                   alone
                   ,
                   we
                   give
                   (
                   as
                   most
                   due
                   )
                   all
                   the
                   honour
                   and
                   glory
                   hereof
                   .
                
                 Honourable
                 Gentlemen
                 ,
                 your
                 desire
                 of
                 a
                 full
                 relation
                 ,
                 hath
                 made
                 me
                 thus
                 tedious
                 ,
                 for
                 which
                 I
                 crave
                 your
                 pardon
                 .
                 I
                 shall
                 present
                 your
                 Order
                 to
                 the
                 Officers
                 and
                 Souldiers
                 ,
                 in
                 the
                 expression
                 of
                 your
                 good
                 acceptance
                 of
                 :
                 this
                 our
                 Service
                 ,
                 and
                 your
                 farther
                 intended
                 care
                 for
                 us
                 ;
                 And
                 for
                 the
                 present
                 I
                 rest
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   most
                   humble
                   Servant
                   Chr.
                   Copley
                   .
                
                 
                   Octob.
                   16.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
             
               
                 A
                 List
                 of
                 the
                 prime
                 Prisoners
                 ,
                 and
                 of
                 the
                 Prizes
                 taken
                 at
                 this
                 Battell
                 at
                 Sherburne
                 ,
                 on
                 Wednesday
                 ,
                 
                   Octob.
                   15.
                   1645.
                   about
                   foure
                   of
                   the
                   Clock
                   in
                   the
                   afternoone
                   .
                
              
               
                 
                   COl
                   .
                   Sir
                   
                     Francis
                     Anderson
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Col.
                   Bulmer
                   .
                
                 
                   Col.
                   Chayton
                   .
                
                 
                   Col.
                   Carnaby
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieut.
                   Col
                   
                     Matthew
                     Wentworth
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieut.
                   Col.
                   Gordon
                   .
                
                 
                   Major
                   Graythorn
                   .
                
                 
                   Captaine
                   Leneon
                   ,
                   Master
                   of
                   the
                   Ordnance
                   .
                
                 
                   Capt.
                   
                     James
                     Cholmley
                  
                   .
                   wounded
                   .
                
                 
                   Capt.
                   Marshall
                   .
                   wounded
                   .
                
                 
                   Capt.
                   Pudsey
                   .
                   wounded
                   .
                
                 
                   And
                   foure
                   Captains
                   more
                   .
                
                 
                   Capt.
                   Lieut.
                   Salter
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieut
                   :
                   
                     John
                     Turner
                  
                   ,
                   and
                   divers
                   other
                   Reformadoes
                   .
                
                 
                   Master
                   
                     Duke
                     Tunstall
                  
                   ,
                   a
                   great
                   Papist
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   Clavering
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   Lowither
                   .
                
                 
                   Col.
                   Sir
                   
                     Francis
                     Carnaby
                  
                   slaine
                   .
                
                 
                   Col.
                   Sir
                   
                     Richard
                     Hutton
                  
                   slaine
                   ,
                
                 
                   and
                   40
                   more
                   .
                
                 
                   Mr.
                   Slingsby
                   sore
                   wounded
                   .
                
                 
                   
                   Col.
                   Clavering
                   and
                   Carnabyes
                   Colours
                   taken
                   ,
                   with
                   divers
                   other
                   Colours
                   .
                
                 
                   Lord
                   Digbyes
                   Coach
                   ,
                   and
                   the
                   Kings
                   Surgeon
                   in
                   it
                   ;
                   but
                   eespecially
                   his
                   Cabinet
                   ,
                   wherin
                   were
                   divers
                   Letters
                   ,
                   some
                   wherof
                   of
                   great
                   cōsequence
                   ,
                   written
                   in
                   a
                   new
                   Character
                   ,
                   &
                   the
                   Character
                   also
                   found
                   ,
                   which
                   could
                   open
                   all
                   .
                
                 
                   Much
                   gallant
                   Pillage
                   .
                
                 
                   We
                   lost
                   not
                   ten
                   men
                   ,
                   but
                   many
                   wounded
                   .
                
                 
                   The
                   Enemie
                   were
                   about
                   1600
                   intended
                   for
                   Montrosse
                   ,
                   ours
                   about
                   2250.
                   
                
                 
                   About
                   sixe
                   hundred
                   of
                   the
                   Enemy
                   gone
                   towards
                   Skipton
                   .
                
                 
                   300
                   or
                   400
                   Troopers
                   taken
                   ,
                   &
                   about
                   six
                   hundred
                   Horses
                   .
                
                 
                   40
                   slaine
                   ,
                   and
                   many
                   wounded
                   .
                
                 
                   The
                   Countesse
                   of
                   Nidsdale
                   taken
                   ,
                   and
                   some
                   other
                   Ladies
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           October
           24
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           the
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           as
           also
           by
           other
           unquestionable
           informations
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Towne
           ,
           Church
           and
           Castle
           of
           Tiverton
           ,
           by
           his
           Excellencies
           Forces
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           the
           manner
           whereof
           ,
           in
           briefe
           ,
           was
           thus
           faithfully
           related
           :
           Upon
           
             Thursday
             ,
             Octob.
             16.
             
             Major
             Generall
             Massie
          
           was
           ordered
           by
           the
           Generall
           to
           advance
           to
           Tiverton
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           quarter
           beyond
           the
           River
           with
           his
           Brigade
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           he
           did
           ,
           and
           soone
           possest
           himselfe
           of
           the
           Towne
           of
           Tiverton
           ,
           
           forcing
           the
           Enemy
           out
           of
           it
           ,
           only
           those
           that
           had
           got
           into
           the
           Church
           and
           Castle
           to
           keep
           those
           places
           as
           long
           as
           they
           could
           .
           It
           was
           then
           conceived
           hard
           for
           us
           ,
           nay
           almost
           impossible
           for
           us
           to
           hinder
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           from
           marching
           Eastward
           ,
           if
           they
           would
           have
           attempted
           it
           with
           their
           whole
           strength
           ,
           except
           
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           (
           with
           his
           whole
           Brigade
           )
           did
           come
           up
           timely
           to
           us
           .
           On
           Friday
           the
           17
           instant
           ,
           the
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           himselfe
           ,
           
           sate
           downe
           before
           Tiverton
           Castle
           and
           Church
           ,
           to
           take
           them
           in
           ,
           and
           summoned
           the
           Enemy
           to
           deliver
           them
           up
           ;
           of
           which
           being
           denyed
           ,
           we
           planted
           our
           battering-Peeces
           against
           them
           ,
           which
           worke
           went
           forward
           that
           day
           and
           the
           next
           .
        
         
           On
           
             Saturday
             ,
             Octob.
          
           18.
           our
           batteries
           being
           finished
           ,
           by
           the
           afternoon
           .
           Upon
           the
           
             Lords
             Day
             ,
             Octob.
          
           19.
           the
           Generall
           caused
           severall
           great
           Peeces
           to
           be
           planted
           on
           the
           Batteries
           ,
           against
           the
           Castle
           ,
           very
           early
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           so
           that
           they
           were
           ready
           to
           play
           by
           break
           of
           day
           ,
           and
           all
           our
           Canon
           began
           to
           play
           about
           seven
           of
           the
           Clock
           that
           morning
           ,
           against
           the
           Castles
           ;
           and
           the
           Enemy
           from
           
           thence
           answered
           us
           with
           their
           Peeces
           ,
           but
           (
           blessed
           be
           God
           )
           did
           no
           execution
           upon
           any
           of
           us
           .
           But
           ,
           see
           the
           admirable
           and
           all-directing
           power
           and
           providence
           of
           our
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           for
           us
           ,
           namely
           ,
           
           that
           after
           some
           shot
           which
           we
           had
           made
           against
           them
           ,
           one
           of
           our
           Canoneers
           ,
           by
           one
           shot
           from
           his
           Peece
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           most
           gallantly
           and
           admirably
           (
           if
           not
           almost
           miraculously
           )
           in
           a
           moment
           performed
           this
           most
           difficult
           businesse
           for
           us
           ;
           for
           ,
           at
           that
           one
           shot
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           so
           to
           direct
           the
           Bullet
           ,
           (
           just
           like
           him
           ,
           2
           Chron.
           18.
           33.
           which
           drew
           a
           bowe
           at
           a
           venture
           ,
           and
           shot
           his
           arrow
           at
           King
           Ahab
           ,
           so
           that
           he
           dyed
           ,
           as
           the
           Lord
           had
           said
           by
           the
           Prophet
           )
           so
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           Lord
           did
           so
           direct
           this
           bullet
           ,
           shot
           at
           a
           venture
           ,
           that
           it
           brake
           the
           Chaine
           of
           the
           Draw-Bridge
           quite
           in
           Peeces
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           Draw-Bridge
           ,
           presently
           fell
           downe
           ,
           and
           thereby
           made
           the
           passage
           open
           for
           our
           entrance
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           which
           most
           happy
           opportunity
           ,
           our
           Souldiers
           seeing
           ,
           instantly
           laid
           hold
           thereon
           ,
           and
           without
           any
           Order
           from
           the
           Generall
           ,
           chose
           rather
           couragiously
           to
           fight
           ,
           than
           to
           stand
           still
           and
           look
           on
           ,
           when
           God
           gave
           them
           so
           fit
           and
           faire
           an
           occasion
           ;
           which
           their
           resolution
           tooke
           so
           good
           effect
           ,
           that
           they
           soone
           possessed
           themselves
           of
           all
           ,
           
           presently
           entred
           the
           Castle
           and
           Church
           ,
           in
           which
           on
           flat
           we
           had
           only
           foure
           men
           slaine
           :
           And
           though
           we
           entred
           thus
           ,
           yet
           ,
           such
           was
           the
           milde
           ,
           moderate
           ,
           and
           gentle
           carriage
           of
           the
           Generall
           ,
           and
           such
           his
           desire
           to
           spare
           the
           effusion
           of
           blood
           ,
           that
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           notwithstanding
           they
           tooke
           it
           by
           storme
           ,
           yet
           he
           himself
           gave
           command
           that
           Quarter
           should
           be
           given
           to
           all
           that
           were
           alive
           ,
           
           which
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           .
           We
           tooke
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           Sir
           
             Gilbert
             Tal●●●
             ,
             Governour
          
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           above
           20
           other
           Officers
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           note
           and
           quality
           ,
           
           and
           among
           them
           ,
           one
           Master
           Kemp
           ,
           a
           grand
           Malignant
           Priest
           ,
           above
           200
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           foure
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           thirty
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           500
           Armes
           ,
           and
           store
           of
           other
           Ammunition
           ,
           Provision
           and
           Treasure
           ,
           good
           prey
           for
           the
           Souldiers
           paines
           ,
           who
           so
           well
           deserved
           it
           .
           The
           Workes
           of
           this
           Castle
           (
           as
           the
           Generall
           himself
           testified
           )
           were
           as
           strong
           and
           regular
           as
           ever
           he
           saw
           ,
           and
           this
           Garrison
           of
           singular
           good
           use
           ,
           both
           in
           order
           to
           the
           straitning
           of
           Exeter
           ,
           as
           also
           for
           securing
           of
           any
           thing
           for
           his
           Army
           ,
           whiles
           it
           stayes
           in
           the
           West
           .
           O
           how
           are
           we
           therefore
           bound
           to
           our
           so
           great
           and
           glorious
           wonder-working
           〈◊〉
           who
           thus
           felicitates
           and
           facilitates
           our
           great
           and
           most
           dangerous
           endeavours
           ,
           for
           the
           effecting
           and
           finishing
           of
           his
           gracious
           
             Worke
             of
             Reformation
          
           among
           us
           !
           ever
           magnified
           and
           blessed
           
           be
           his
           holy
           name
           ,
           which
           exceeds
           all
           praises
           ,
           for
           ever
           and
           ever
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           26
           instant
           ,
           we
           had
           also
           certaine
           intelligence
           out
           of
           Wales
           of
           the
           excellent
           and
           most
           hopefull
           condition
           of
           things
           in
           that
           Principality
           ,
           
           viz.
           That
           the
           whole
           County
           of
           Pembrokeshire
           was
           totally
           reduced
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           Glamorganshire
           ;
           where
           generally
           the
           Inhabitants
           shewed
           themselves
           very
           forward
           and
           active
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           so
           as
           five
           or
           6000
           had
           taken
           up
           Arms
           against
           the
           Common
           Enemy
           of
           their
           true
           peace
           and
           welfare
           ,
           and
           many
           of
           them
           had
           joyned
           themselves
           to
           valiant
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           and
           had
           done
           great
           good
           Service
           already
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           had
           taken
           Sir
           
             John
             Strangewayes
          
           ,
           a
           great
           stickler
           for
           the
           
             Royall
             Party
          
           .
           
           And
           that
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Carmarthen
           were
           surrendred
           to
           valiant
           ,
           victorious
           and
           faithfull
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorne
          
           ,
           for
           the
           use
           and
           service
           of
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           :
           And
           that
           the
           Inhabitants
           all
           there
           about
           had
           unanimously
           and
           publikely
           made
           Declaration
           of
           their
           resolved
           fidelity
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           had
           to
           that
           purpose
           subscribed
           many
           hands
           and
           names
           ,
           in
           the
           behalf
           of
           the
           rest
           ,
           according
           to
           their
           spontaneous
           consent
           and
           agreement
           ,
           in
           a
           Declaration
           to
           the
           said
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           in
           these
           words
           :
        
         
           WE
           whose
           names
           are
           subscribed
           ,
           
           in
           the
           name
           of
           our selves
           and
           all
           the
           Inhabitants
           of
           this
           County
           ,
           do
           absolutely
           declare
           for
           King
           and
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           will
           with
           our
           lives
           and
           fortunes
           ,
           assist
           the
           Forces
           raised
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           against
           any
           other
           whatsoever
           ,
           that
           shall
           seeke
           to
           invade
           these
           Countries
           ,
           and
           do
           desire
           to
           be
           received
           into
           the
           King
           and
           Parliaments
           protection
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           Declaration
           of
           Major
           Generall
           Laughhorne
           .
           And
           as
           for
           Contribution
           ,
           we
           also
           willingly
           submit
           thereunto
           ,
           proportionably
           to
           our
           neighbour
           Counties
           .
        
         
           Octob.
           11.
           1645.
           
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           instant
           we
           were
           further
           certainly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Wales
           ,
           that
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Monmouth
           were
           taken
           by
           valiant
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           
           with
           the
           assistance
           of
           the
           Clubmen
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           under
           the
           conduct
           of
           Sir
           
             Trevor
             Williams
          
           ,
           being
           1500
           Foot
           and
           200
           Horse
           ;
           the
           manner
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           them
           ,
           in
           briefe
           was
           thus
           :
        
         
           Upon
           Colonell
           Morgans
           advance
           that
           way
           ,
           with
           all
           those
           and
           his
           owne
           Forces
           ,
           and
           his
           neare
           approach
           to
           the
           Towne
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           voluntarily
           (
           but
           out
           of
           just
           strong
           feare
           of
           him
           )
           quickly
           qui●●ted
           
           the
           Towne
           ,
           and
           drew
           all
           their
           Souldiers
           into
           the
           Castle
           (
           for
           ,
           the
           Kings
           recruits
           since
           his
           sore
           losse
           at
           Naseby
           ,
           had
           drained
           his
           Garrisons
           halfe
           drie
           )
           whether
           they
           betooke
           themselves
           for
           their
           present
           best
           refuge
           .
           And
           as
           soon
           as
           Colonell
           Morgan
           came
           to
           make
           demand
           of
           the
           Towne
           ,
           the
           Townsmen
           and
           Inhabitants
           presently
           gave
           him
           all
           he
           could
           desire
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           faire
           admittance
           to
           〈◊〉
           .
           As
           soone
           as
           he
           was
           entred
           the
           Towne
           ,
           he
           sent
           Summons
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           
           but
           received
           a
           flat
           deniall
           ,
           whereupon
           he
           summoned
           in
           the
           Country
           ,
           to
           bring
           in
           Spades
           ,
           Shovels
           ,
           Mattocks
           ,
           Baskets
           ,
           &c.
           which
           was
           expeditiously
           and
           in
           short
           time
           performed
           by
           them
           :
           The
           next
           day
           he
           began
           to
           mine
           ,
           and
           to
           salute
           the
           Enemy
           with
           some
           shot
           ,
           and
           this
           presently
           produced
           a
           Parley
           ,
           and
           the
           Parley
           soone
           brought
           forth
           Conditions
           ,
           upon
           which
           the
           Castle
           was
           delivered
           up
           to
           the
           valiant
           Colonell
           .
           There
           were
           not
           in
           all
           above
           130
           within
           the
           Castle
           .
           
           We
           tooke
           in
           it
           seven
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           400
           Muskets
           and
           Pikes
           ,
           ten
           or
           twelve
           barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           25
           Barrels
           of
           Brimstone
           and
           Salt-Peter
           ,
           together
           with
           good
           store
           of
           other
           Ammunition
           and
           Provision
           .
           The
           truth
           of
           all
           this
           was
           consumed
           by
           Colonell
           Morgans
           owne
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           after
           the
           reading
           whereof
           ,
           the
           Commons
           ordered
           that
           thankes
           should
           be
           returned
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           for
           all
           these
           great
           mercies
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           
           the
           next
           
             Lords
             Day
          
           ,
           in
           all
           Churches
           and
           Chappels
           in
           and
           about
           London
           and
           Westminster
           .
           And
           further
           Ordered
           ,
           That
           a
           Letter
           of
           thankes
           should
           be
           returned
           to
           the
           said
           valiant
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           for
           this
           and
           all
           his
           other
           gallant
           and
           faithfull
           services
           for
           the
           State
           ,
           since
           his
           having
           command
           of
           Gloucester
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           said
           Colonell
           Morgan
           should
           have
           the
           command
           of
           all
           the
           Forces
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Gloucester
           .
           And
           as
           for
           the
           Government
           of
           Monmouth
           ,
           it
           was
           conferred
           upon
           Sir
           
             Trevor
             Williams
          
           ,
           a
           worthy
           ,
           religious
           ,
           and
           gallant
           Gentleman
           ,
           A
           fit
           and
           faire-way
           indeed
           ,
           by
           gratifying
           the
           well-deserving
           ,
           to
           ingage
           their
           hearts
           and
           affections
           more
           and
           more
           to
           the
           State
           and
           Kingdome
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           the
           Letters
           taken
           in
           the
           Lord
           Digbies
           Coach
           at
           Sherburne
           conflict
           (
           as
           hath
           been
           toucht
           before
           )
           were
           read
           at
           a
           Conference
           of
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           :
           
           In
           divers
           whereof
           ,
           to
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Ormond
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           his
           Majesty
           much
           bewailes
           his
           low
           and
           decaying
           condition
           ,
           since
           Naseby
           Battell
           ,
           and
           advises
           him
           ,
           if
           he
           can
           ,
           to
           make
           a
           Peace
           with
           his
           
             Irish
             Catholique
             Subjects
          
           ,
           or
           at
           least
           a
           Cessation
           :
           But
           however
           ,
           though
           he
           hazard
           the
           losse
           of
           that
           Kingdome
           ,
           that
           he
           should
           come
           away
           
           in
           person
           ,
           
           unto
           him
           ,
           withall
           the
           forces
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           that
           he
           could
           get
           and
           command
           from
           thence
           ,
           leaving
           the
           rest
           ,
           (
           namely
           ,
           the
           Protestants
           on
           the
           Parliament-side
           )
           and
           the
           Rebells
           ,
           to
           dispute
           the
           businesse
           together
           .
           And
           to
           incourage
           the
           Marquesse
           therein
           ,
           he
           promised
           him
           ,
           that
           if
           he
           did
           prosper
           ,
           he
           should
           be
           preferred
           to
           all
           the
           dignity
           that
           possibly
           could
           be
           conferred
           upon
           a
           subject
           ;
           but
           if
           his
           Majesties
           undertakings
           succeeded
           ill
           (
           as
           t
           was
           most
           like
           they
           would
           ,
           being
           altogether
           against
           
             God
             and
             his
             Truth
          
           )
           hee
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           his
           followers
           would
           have
           the
           honour
           to
           die
           nobly
           in
           a
           good
           cause
           .
        
         
           In
           another
           Letter
           upon
           occasion
           of
           
             Prince
             Ruperts
          
           advising
           him
           to
           a
           treaty
           with
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           his
           Majestie
           checks
           the
           said
           Prince
           for
           it
           ,
           wonders
           he
           was
           so
           much
           misled
           ;
           tels
           him
           ,
           that
           to
           condescend
           lower
           than
           his
           termes
           at
           Vxbridge
           ,
           would
           be
           as
           bad
           as
           a
           submission
           ,
           which
           ,
           he
           would
           never
           doe
           so
           long
           as
           he
           lived
           .
           And
           ,
           in
           another
           Letter
           dated
           at
           
             Newarke
             ,
             October
          
           to
           the
           King
           declares
           the
           grounds
           of
           his
           comming
           to
           Newarke
           rather
           than
           any
           other
           Garrison
           ,
           it
           being
           most
           unlikely
           to
           be
           besieged
           ;
           
             Colonell
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           being
           (
           as
           the
           Letter
           said
           )
           much
           broken
           with
           pursuing
           him
           :
           That
           he
           had
           the
           greatest
           strength
           thence
           to
           break
           out
           upon
           occasion
           ,
           and
           to
           get
           to
           Montrosse
           ,
           who
           by
           an
           expresse
           ,
           gave
           him
           to
           understand
           ,
           that
           his
           Condition
           ,
           and
           late
           ●ent
           was
           not
           so
           bad
           and
           so
           great
           as
           was
           reported
           ,
           but
           that
           he
           was
           in
           a
           good
           condition
           ,
           and
           by
           an
           addition
           of
           forces
           from
           Kalcan
           ,
           who
           were
           coming
           to
           him
           ,
           he
           should
           be
           able
           to
           assist
           the
           King
           ,
           &c.
           
           In
           all
           which
           premises
           ,
           we
           may
           all
           see
           ,
           with
           what
           poore
           and
           vaine
           hopes
           ,
           meere
           Egyptian-Reeds
           ,
           the
           King
           rests
           on
           and
           feeds
           himselfe
           ;
           and
           thereby
           ,
           thus
           ,
           more
           and
           more
           hardens
           his
           heart
           from
           hearing
           or
           yeilding
           any
           fit
           and
           faire
           accommodations
           with
           his
           people
           and
           Parliament
           ,
           About
           the
           30.
           of
           this
           instant
           October
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           a
           Letter
           under
           the
           hands
           of
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           Colonell
           Mitton
           ,
           Colonell
           Iones
           and
           Adjutant
           Louthian
           ,
           that
           the
           enemie
           being
           industrious
           to
           releive
           that
           Garrison
           of
           West-Chester
           ,
           and
           knowing
           that
           the
           losse
           of
           that
           would
           be
           the
           surrender
           of
           all
           the
           other
           ;
           
           They
           had
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           drawn
           a
           party
           out
           of
           their
           Garrisons
           of
           
             Worcester
             ,
             Ludlow
             ,
             Bridgenorth
          
           and
           other
           Garrisons
           thereabout
           ,
           2400
           viz.
           1700.
           
           Horse
           and
           700.
           foot
           and
           Commanded
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Vaughan
          
           ,
           being
           all
           in
           one
           body
           neer
           Denbigh-Castle
           ,
           which
           was
           about
           22.
           miles
           from
           Chester
           .
           Whereupon
           ,
           our
           forces
           calling
           a
           
           Councell
           of
           War
           ,
           what
           was
           best
           to
           be
           done
           ,
           whether
           to
           suffer
           the
           Enemie
           to
           come
           neerer
           ,
           or
           to
           go
           out
           and
           right
           with
           them
           they
           concluded
           to
           goe
           out
           ,
           and
           so
           drew
           forth
           about
           1400.
           horse
           and
           100
           foot
           ,
           leaving
           the
           Workes
           sufficiently
           man'd
           before
           Chester
           ;
           and
           on
           Saturday
           they
           came
           to
           the
           enemie
           neere
           Denbigh
           Castle
           ,
           sent
           a
           forelorne
           hope
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Captaine
           Otter
           ,
           the
           Body
           being
           commanded
           by
           gallant
           Colonell
           Generall
           Mitton
           ,
           the
           Horse
           led
           up
           by
           Colonell
           Jones
           ,
           the
           Foot
           by
           Adjeant
           Louthian
           ,
           who
           fell
           on
           the
           enemy
           with
           as
           much
           gallantrie
           as
           could
           be
           expected
           ,
           there
           being
           under
           their
           command
           some
           Lancashire
           horse
           ,
           some
           of
           Warwickeshire
           and
           Shropshire
           ,
           &c.
           each
           Officer
           and
           Souldier
           deserving
           honour
           for
           their
           resolution
           and
           action
           ;
           among
           which
           Major
           Hanksworth
           of
           Warwick
           〈◊〉
           Major
           Sanders
           of
           Derby
           did
           very
           gallant
           service
           :
           in
           short
           ,
           we
           wholly
           routed
           the
           enemie
           ,
           tooke
           betweene
           five
           and
           six
           hundred
           horse
           ,
           and
           above
           foure
           hundred
           foot
           ,
           slew
           above
           an
           hundred
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           pursued
           them
           six
           miles
           ,
           doing
           great
           execution
           all
           the
           way
           ,
           so
           as
           in
           the
           evening
           there
           was
           not
           above
           one
           hundred
           left
           together
           of
           the
           enemie
           .
           The
           particulars
           could
           not
           then
           be
           related
           ;
           this
           Messenger
           came
           on
           Tuesday
           night
           ,
           and
           had
           fiftie
           pounds
           given
           him
           for
           the
           intelligence
           ;
           And
           the
           Parliament
           also
           ordered
           that
           letters
           of
           thankes
           ,
           should
           be
           sent
           from
           that
           House
           to
           Colonell
           Mitton
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           for
           this
           and
           all
           their
           other
           faithfull
           Service
           to
           the
           state
           .
        
         
           And
           not
           long
           after
           the
           foresaid
           time
           we
           had
           yet
           farther
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           those
           parts
           ,
           that
           renowned
           ,
           religious
           and
           victorious
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           was
           now
           safely
           arived
           (
           as
           had
           beene
           long
           and
           earnestly
           desired
           by
           the
           Countrie
           ,
           there
           )
           at
           the
           Leaguer
           ,
           before
           
             West
             Chester
          
           ,
           and
           that
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Colonell
           Iones
           having
           certaine
           notice
           that
           Sir
           
             William
             〈◊〉
          
           ,
           
           the
           bloody
           Lord
           Byrons
           brother
           ,
           knowing
           well
           the
           wants
           and
           shalts
           of
           his
           said
           brother
           Governour
           of
           Chester
           ,
           had
           therefore
           got
           together
           what
           provisions
           hee
           possibly
           could
           make
           and
           scrape
           up
           together
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           forces
           he
           could
           raise
           to
           the
           number
           of
           about
           400.
           neer
           Holt
           ,
           with
           an
           intent
           thus
           to
           releive
           the
           City
           of
           Chester
           on
           the
           Welch-side
           thereof
           .
           But
           I
           say
           ,
           brave
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Jones
           ,
           knowing
           hereof
           ,
           chose
           rather
           to
           march
           out
           unto
           him
           by
           the
           way
           ,
           than
           to
           be
           more
           dangeously
           molested
           neere
           the
           City
           walls
           where
           he
           lay
           ,
           and
           so
           leaving
           a
           sufficient
           guard
           about
           the
           Towne
           in
           the
           Leaguer
           ,
           went
           forth
           ,
           
           and
           met
           him
           on
           the
           way
           ,
           bravely
           encountred
           him
           ,
           wherein
           the
           fight
           ,
           having
           soon
           routed
           him
           ,
           he
           tooke
           Sir
           
             William
             〈◊〉
          
           himselfe
           ,
           their
           Commander
           in
           Cheife
           ,
           Prisoner
           ,
           with
           about
           50.
           other
           prisoners
           and
           horse
           ,
           slew
           divers
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           took
           divers
           hors-loades
           of
           their
           provision
           ,
           wherewith
           they
           intended
           to
           have
           relieved
           the
           City
           ;
           and
           thus
           ,
           by
           Gods
           goodnes
           hindred
           this
           designe
           also
           ;
           thus
           ,
           by
           Gods
           mercie
           ,
           hastning
           our
           hopes
           of
           the
           sooner
           surrender
           of
           the
           said
           Towne
           unto
           us
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           31.
           instant
           ,
           came
           the
           most
           Excellent
           newes
           (
           with
           which
           I
           shall
           conclude
           this
           most
           Memorable
           Moneth
           also
           )
           .
           
           of
           a
           most
           famous
           defeat
           and
           remarkable
           routing
           of
           the
           forces
           of
           the
           Lord
           Digby
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           ,
           in
           their
           hoped
           and
           intended
           hot
           and
           furious
           march
           into
           Scotland
           to
           joyne
           with
           Montrosse
           his
           forces
           there
           ,
           for
           a
           farther
           great
           mischiefe
           to
           that
           poore
           kingdome
           ,
           and
           ours
           also
           (
           had
           not
           the
           Lord
           graciously
           prevented
           it
           )
           afterward
           ,
           upon
           their
           successe
           in
           this
           intended
           designe
           of
           theirs
           .
           Which
           famous
           defeat
           was
           brought
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Adison
          
           ,
           who
           came
           to
           London
           out
           of
           the
           North
           and
           brought
           the
           true
           intelligence
           thereof
           ;
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
           The
           Lord
           Digby
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           having
           sent
           to
           Boulton
           and
           others
           of
           their
           party
           in
           
             Lancashire
             ,
             Cumberland
          
           and
           other
           places
           to
           come
           in
           unto
           them
           and
           joyn
           with
           them
           in
           their
           March
           toward
           Scotland
           ,
           where
           they
           intended
           to
           joyne
           with
           Montrosse
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           They
           marched
           from
           
             Skippon
             Northward
          
           ,
           and
           endevoured
           to
           have
           passed
           by
           Kirby-Linsdale
           ,
           but
           Colonell
           Briggs
           having
           intelligence
           of
           this
           their
           designe
           ,
           
           made
           good
           a
           passe
           against
           them
           ,
           whereby
           he
           forced
           them
           to
           turne
           by
           the
           way
           of
           the
           Sands
           about
           Partmake
           to
           get
           into
           Cumberland
           ,
           their
           Cheife
           guide
           being
           Sir
           
             William
             Hudlestone
          
           (
           a
           new
           made
           
           Oxford-Knight
           and
           desperate
           Malignant
           )
           who
           also
           ingaged
           what
           party
           he
           could
           to
           their
           assistance
           and
           brought
           them
           to
           Millum-Castle
           ,
           which
           was
           his
           own
           House
           ,
           on
           the
           Sea-Coasts
           .
        
         
           About
           which
           time
           there
           was
           some
           foure
           or
           five
           ships
           seene
           upon
           those
           coasts
           ,
           and
           thereupon
           conceived
           that
           they
           were
           laden
           with
           Irish
           to
           joyne
           with
           Digby
           about
           White-Haven
           ,
           but
           they
           proved
           some
           of
           our
           own
           Navy
           .
           It
           seemes
           that
           Digbies
           designe
           was
           to
           have
           gone
           into
           Scotland
           ,
           to
           have
           joyned
           with
           Montrosse
           ;
           which
           designe
           ,
           he
           (
           it
           seemes
           was
           much
           encouraged
           in
           by
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           and
           Sir
           
             VVilliam
             Huddlestone
          
           )
           who
           is
           growne
           
           so
           great
           a
           man
           with
           Digby
           of
           late
           ,
           that
           he
           is
           confident
           to
           be
           added
           to
           the
           new
           moddell
           of
           Lords
           .
        
         
           Thus
           by
           their
           activity
           they
           had
           gotten
           together
           about
           one
           thousand
           horse
           under
           the
           command
           of
           the
           Lord
           Digbie
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           ,
           and
           with
           them
           were
           upon
           their
           march
           towards
           Montrosse
           .
        
         
           Lieutenant
           Generall
           
             David
             Lesley
          
           with
           about
           two
           thousand
           was
           upon
           his
           advance
           towards
           them
           ,
           and
           lay
           betweene
           them
           and
           M●●trosse
           ,
           to
           hinder
           their
           conjunction
           with
           Digby
           ;
           in
           the
           meane
           while
           the
           well-affected
           Gentry
           of
           Cumberland
           were
           forced
           to
           flye
           for
           their
           security
           ;
           the
           enemy
           plundering
           ,
           and
           using
           great
           cruelty
           all
           the
           way
           as
           they
           passed
           :
           insomuch
           that
           the
           country
           people
           made
           a
           great
           acclamation
           against
           them
           .
        
         
           Generall
           Lesley
           sent
           out
           a
           Brigade
           of
           about
           1100.
           horse
           ,
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Major
           Generall
           Van-drusk
           ,
           to
           pursue
           the
           enemy
           ;
           and
           a
           Regiment
           of
           English
           horse
           also
           were
           designed
           after
           them
           to
           gaine
           a
           passe
           ,
           in
           case
           the
           enemy
           came
           back
           to
           hinder
           their
           retreats
           .
        
         
           Major
           Generall
           Van-drusk
           with
           the
           Scots
           Brigade
           pursued
           the
           enemy
           so
           close
           ,
           that
           they
           discovered
           them
           in
           their
           march
           ,
           and
           endeavoured
           to
           force
           them
           to
           engage
           ,
           which
           the
           enemy
           endeavoured
           to
           avoyd
           ;
           Major
           Generall
           Van-drusk
           divided
           his
           then
           ,
           and
           made
           good
           severall
           passes
           ;
           but
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           lownesse
           of
           the
           tide
           ,
           Digby
           and
           Langdale
           got
           away
           over
           the
           Fords
           ;
           over
           which
           ,
           Van-drusk
           followed
           them
           :
           the
           enemy
           fled
           over
           another
           water
           ,
           and
           so
           over
           three
           or
           foure
           severall
           places
           one
           after
           another
           ,
           so
           long
           till
           the
           flowing
           of
           the
           Sea
           came
           in
           after
           they
           had
           passed
           the
           last
           Ford
           ,
           and
           before
           Van-drusk
           could
           with
           his
           body
           get
           over
           ,
           the
           waters
           were
           swelled
           too
           high
           to
           pursue
           further
           ;
           whereby
           Digby
           got
           an
           opportunity
           with
           his
           forces
           to
           escape
           them
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           while
           the
           Lord
           Balmersnoth
           with
           what
           forces
           he
           could
           raise
           out
           of
           the
           Frontiers
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           prepared
           to
           oppose
           Digby
           ,
           who
           with
           his
           party
           ,
           (
           Digby
           it
           seemes
           having
           intelligence
           thereof
           ,
           )
           occasioned
           his
           retreat
           ,
           and
           so
           wheeling
           about
           escaped
           his
           forces
           ,
           and
           avoided
           ingagement
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           but
           all
           this
           while
           Digby
           increased
           ,
           and
           gathered
           forces
           ;
           and
           was
           1000
           at
           the
           least
           and
           committed
           many
           〈…〉
           ,
           and
           villanous
           plunderings
           ,
           with
           his
           men
           in
           all
           places
           where
           he
           came
           ,
           sparing
           neither
           friend
           nor
           foe
           ;
           yet
           all
           this
           while
           Digby
           and
           Langdale
           avoided
           all
           
           our
           forces
           ,
           and
           it
           seemes
           had
           guides
           that
           were
           perfect
           in
           the
           waies
           where
           he
           was
           to
           march
           ,
           so
           that
           he
           escaped
           every
           partes
           all
           this
           while
           ;
           but
           yet
           we
           met
           with
           him
           afterwards
           with
           a
           small
           party
           ,
           and
           it
           pleased
           God
           to
           make
           them
           so
           farre
           powerfull
           against
           them
           as
           to
           rout
           and
           spoile
           them
           .
        
         
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           ,
           a
           very
           gallant
           active
           man
           ,
           undertooke
           with
           a
           small
           party
           of
           between
           4.
           and
           500.
           to
           seeke
           out
           Digby
           and
           his
           nimble
           brigade
           ,
           that
           had
           so
           many
           qui●●es
           ,
           and
           turnings
           ,
           and
           if
           it
           were
           possible
           to
           force
           them
           to
           engage
           :
           which
           he
           performed
           with
           great
           wisdome
           and
           valour
           .
        
         
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           divided
           his
           smal
           party
           ,
           about
           150.
           were
           sent
           to
           make
           good
           a
           passe
           ,
           whilst
           the
           rest
           being
           not
           above
           300.
           marched
           out
           towards
           the
           enemy
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           having
           then
           Intelligence
           that
           the
           Lord
           Digby
           ,
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           and
           the
           rest
           ,
           in
           number
           about
           1000.
           were
           about
           Carlile
           sands
           ,
           thether
           he
           hasted
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           Digby
           (
           it
           seemes
           )
           having
           Intelligence
           of
           forces
           coming
           against
           him
           ,
           (
           but
           it
           is
           probable
           knew
           not
           the
           number
           ,
           for
           he
           )
           fled
           from
           them
           ,
           neerer
           to
           the
           Sea
           ,
           whether
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           followed
           them
           ,
           and
           it
           pleased
           God
           to
           give
           him
           an
           opportunity
           to
           fall
           on
           the
           enemy
           ,
           the
           thing
           that
           Sir
           John
           much
           desired
           ,
           and
           the
           tide
           being
           up
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           gained
           a
           passe
           ,
           which
           is
           a
           kind
           of
           passe
           over
           a
           place
           which
           he
           got
           and
           made
           good
           ;
           and
           though
           he
           was
           so
           few
           ,
           and
           the
           enemy
           so
           many
           ,
           yet
           Sir
           
             John
             Brown
          
           was
           resolved
           to
           ingage
           ,
           and
           to
           runne
           that
           hazard
           ,
           trusting
           in
           Gods
           al-sufficiency
           ,
           and
           accordingly
           drew
           up
           .
        
         
           But
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           ,
           though
           willing
           to
           hazard
           his
           own
           person
           ,
           yet
           he
           sent
           away
           his
           Coullers
           to
           Generall
           Lesly
           ,
           with
           some
           other
           things
           that
           could
           not
           do
           much
           helpe
           but
           hinder
           the
           fight
           ;
           and
           sent
           word
           to
           Generall
           Lasly
           ,
           what
           a
           resolution
           he
           had
           to
           force
           Digby
           to
           engage
           ;
           and
           what
           an
           opportunity
           he
           had
           to
           doe
           it
           ;
           which
           though
           so
           few
           ,
           yet
           with
           those
           he
           had
           he
           would
           runne
           the
           hazard
           ,
           his
           number
           being
           then
           not
           full
           500.
           but
           well
           mounted
           ,
           and
           Armed
           .
        
         
           Upon
           their
           approach
           the
           Lord
           Digby
           tooke
           an
           alarme
           in
           his
           quarters
           ,
           and
           understanding
           that
           the
           party
           were
           but
           small
           ,
           drew
           into
           a
           posture
           to
           fight
           with
           them
           ,
           divided
           his
           forces
           into
           two
           bodies
           ,
           one
           of
           which
           stayed
           with
           him
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           Commanded
           by
           Sir
           
             〈◊〉
             Langdale
             ;
             Digby
          
           stayed
           with
           his
           party
           ,
           and
           Langdales
           came
           up
           towards
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           ,
           and
           they
           faced
           each
           other
           a
           while
           ,
           the
           enemy
           being
           then
           surrounded
           by
           the
           waters
           .
        
         
         
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           sent
           Captaine
           Lesly
           on
           the
           forlone
           hope
           ,
           who
           drew
           up
           ;
           and
           being
           met
           by
           the
           enemie
           charged
           them
           very
           gallantly
           ,
           the
           reserve
           charged
           up
           to
           him
           seasonably
           with
           Sir
           
             Iohn
             Browne
          
           ;
           and
           all
           of
           them
           in
           their
           severall
           places
           ,
           (
           according
           to
           their
           degrees
           )
           did
           all
           very
           much
           and
           in
           short
           time
           brake
           thorow
           their
           body
           and
           routed
           them
           ;
           Their
           reserve
           some
           ,
           of
           them
           ,
           came
           up
           ,
           but
           most
           fled
           ;
           And
           in
           this
           action
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           himselfe
           deported
           himselfe
           with
           as
           much
           gallantry
           as
           any
           man
           in
           the
           world
           could
           do
           ,
           the
           whole
           body
           being
           not
           discouraged
           ,
           though
           in
           number
           so
           much
           overmatched
           .
        
         
           For
           the
           particulars
           of
           those
           that
           were
           killed
           ,
           and
           taken
           ,
           I
           refer
           you
           to
           the
           list
           ,
           where
           all
           the
           particulars
           are
           certified
           ,
           according
           to
           Sir
           
             John
             Brownes
          
           own
           letter
           .
        
         
           The
           Lord
           Digby
           had
           a
           cleare
           rout
           as
           ever
           was
           given
           to
           any
           ;
           The
           Lord
           Digby
           himselfe
           ,
           with
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdale
          
           and
           others
           of
           his
           chiefe
           Officers
           that
           escaped
           fled
           over
           to
           the
           Isle
           of
           man
           in
           a
           Cock-Boat
           :
           The
           Isle
           of
           man
           is
           a
           malignant
           Island
           ,
           between
           Cumberland
           and
           Ireland
           ;
           the
           Earle
           of
           Derby
           is
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           for
           the
           King
           :
           and
           of
           others
           that
           escaped
           there
           are
           divers
           taken
           straglers
           ,
           and
           their
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           but
           in
           a
           body
           there
           are
           none
           heard
           of
           ,
           save
           onely
           about
           200.
           that
           are
           fled
           towards
           B●●m
           ;
           and
           a
           party
           are
           sent
           to
           stop
           them
           from
           getting
           in
           thereto
           ,
           if
           they
           can
           ,
           but
           of
           them
           that
           are
           fled
           that
           way
           of
           the
           Enemies
           many
           of
           them
           are
           fore
           wounded
           .
        
         
           
             A
             List
             of
             what
             was
             slain
             ,
             and
             what
             was
             taken
             by
             Sir
             
               John
               Brown
            
             at
             the
             routing
             of
             the
             Lord
             Digby
             and
             Sir
             
               Marmaduke
               Langdale
            
             at
             Carlile
             Sands
             .
          
           
             
               
                 On
                 the
                 Enemies
                 part
                 .
              
               
                 ONe
                 hundred
                 slaine
                 upon
                 the
                 place
                 .
              
               
                 Many
                 wounded
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Taken
                 Prisoners
                 .
              
               
                 DIgby
                 his
                 Quartermaster
                 Generall
                 .
              
               
                 1
                 Colonell
                 of
                 Langdales
                 Brigade
                 .
              
               
                 2
                 Lieutenant
                 Colonels
                 .
              
               
                 3
                 Captains
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
               
                 Divers
                 other
                 Officers
                 .
              
               
                 Many
                 Prisoners
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
                 Taken
                 besides
                 .
              
               
                 TWo
                 Hundred
                 Horse
                 and
                 Armes
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 Lord
                 Digbyes
                 owne
                 Standard
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Marmaduke
                   Langdales
                
                 Standard
                 .
              
               
                 3
                 Colours
                 of
                 Horse
                 .
              
            
          
           
             
               
               
                 On
                 our
                 part
                 .
              
               
                 SIr
                 
                   John
                   Browne
                
                 shot
                 thorow
                 his
                 side
                 ,
                 but
                 not
                 mortally
                 ,
                 for
                 he
                 is
                 able
                 to
                 fit
                 upon
                 his
                 Horse
                 back
                 .
              
               
                 Captaine
                 Lesley
                 wounded
                 .
              
               
                 30
                 and
                 odde
                 slaine
                 ,
                 amongst
                 whom
                 some
                 Officers
                 ,
                 but
                 none
                 of
                 note
                 that
                 I
                 hear
                 of
                 .
              
               
                 50
                 or
                 there
                 abouts
                 wounded
                 on
                 our
                 side
                 in
                 all
                 .
              
               
                 Digby
                 and
                 Langdale
                 with
                 1000
                 Horse
                 ,
                 were
                 totally
                 routed
                 by
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Browne
                
                 ,
                 with
                 a
                 party
                 of
                 about
                 500.
                 and
                 Digby
                 and
                 Langdale
                 fled
                 to
                 the
                 Isle
                 of
                 Man
                 in
                 a
                 Cock-boat
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           intelligence
           hereof
           ,
           an
           Order
           passed
           both
           
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           to
           this
           effect
           :
           It
           is
           this
           day
           Ordered
           by
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           assembled
           ,
           That
           the
           Ministers
           in
           the
           severall
           Congregations
           in
           the
           Cities
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           
             Lines
             of
             Communication
          
           ,
           do
           upon
           Wednesday
           next
           ,
           being
           the
           5
           of
           November
           ,
           take
           notice
           of
           the
           great
           mercy
           of
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           in
           preserving
           and
           continuing
           this
           present
           Parliament
           ,
           now
           full
           five
           yeares
           compleat
           ,
           notwithstanding
           all
           the
           designes
           and
           machinations
           of
           the
           Enemy
           against
           them
           ;
           And
           likewise
           to
           make
           most
           thankfull
           mention
           of
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           in
           the
           defeating
           of
           the
           Lord
           Digby
           and
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Langdales
          
           Forces
           in
           Scotland
           ,
           by
           Sir
           
             John
             Browne
          
           of
           Fardell
           Knight
           :
           And
           that
           the
           Lord
           Mayor
           be
           desired
           to
           give
           the
           severall
           Ministers
           timely
           notice
           of
           this
           Order
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           let
           me
           intreat
           thee
           (
           as
           there
           is
           very
           great
           reason
           )
           here
           to
           make
           a
           little
           stay
           ,
           and
           even
           to
           stand
           amazed
           in
           the
           serious
           and
           most
           gratefull
           re-view
           and
           re-cogitation
           of
           the
           still
           continued
           and
           multiplied
           mercies
           of
           our
           most
           good
           and
           gracious
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           in
           this
           Moneth
           also
           ,
           to
           his
           blessed
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           
           
             still
             ,
             I
             say
             ,
             both
             unconsumed
             ,
          
           and
           also
           made
           most
           prosperously
           to
           stand
           and
           flourish
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           all
           the
           rough
           and
           
             outragious
             conflagrations
          
           and
           combustions
           of
           Malignants
           power
           and
           policie
           ,
           might
           and
           mischievous
           machinations
           ,
           to
           have
           utterly
           〈◊〉
           &
           destroyed
           it
           ,
           root
           &
           branch
           ,
           had
           not
           God
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           great
           and
           gracious
           ,
           the
           most
           wise
           and
           vigilant
           Watchman
           ,
           over
           his
           poore
           maligned
           English-Israel
           stood
           for
           them
           ,
           as
           hath
           been
           mightily
           
           manifested
           in
           its
           glorious
           preservation
           and
           propagation
           ;
           both
           ,
           in
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           by
           Col.
           
             Moore
             Governour
          
           of
           G●●nt-House
           ,
           the
           taking
           of
           Far●igh
           Castle
           in
           Somersetshire
           ,
           and
           of
           
           Sandall
           Castle
           in
           Yorkeshire
           .
           In
           the
           happy
           surrender
           of
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Winchester
           ,
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           power
           ;
           and
           the
           pious
           
           resolutions
           of
           our
           Parliament
           to
           deale
           mercifully
           with
           Malignants
           and
           Delinquents
           ,
           notwithstanding
           their
           intended
           mercilesse
           cruelty
           towards
           us
           ;
           and
           yet
           herein
           also
           the
           Parliaments
           prudence
           and
           providence
           for
           the
           safety
           and
           welfare
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           .
           In
           the
           
           most
           happy
           taking
           of
           Bazing-House
           ,
           that
           pernicious
           denne
           of
           theeves
           ,
           and
           thus
           cleansing
           that
           foule
           and
           filthie
           Augean-stall
           ;
           together
           with
           the
           taking
           of
           Chepstow
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           by
           Colonell
           Margan
           .
           In
           the
           cleared
           integrity
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           touching
           〈◊〉
           of
           
             new
             Members
          
           unto
           them
           ;
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           
           Enemy
           by
           our
           Abington
           Forces
           ;
           together
           with
           that
           other
           brave
           
           defeat
           given
           by
           valiant
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           to
           Banbury
           Forces
           neare
           Newarke
           .
           In
           the
           taking
           of
           Langford-House
           neer
           Salisbury
           ;
           and
           the
           soundly
           beating
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Vaughans
          
           Forces
           by
           Tamworth
           Garrison
           .
           In
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Sherburne
           
           
             his
             York-shire
          
           ,
           by
           valiant
           Colonell
           Copley
           ;
           and
           the
           admirable
           ,
           and
           almost
           miraculous
           taking
           of
           Tiverton
           Town
           and
           Castle
           .
           In
           the
           
           happy
           overture
           of
           things
           in
           Wales
           ,
           for
           the
           reducing
           of
           that
           Principality
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           obedience
           ;
           and
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           〈◊〉
           and
           Monmouth
           Towns
           and
           Castles
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           party
           .
           And
           lastly
           ,
           In
           the
           discovery
           of
           Digbies
           Letters
           ,
           the
           brave
           defeat
           
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           neer
           
             Denbigh
             Castle
          
           ,
           coming
           to
           relieve
           Chester
           ;
           And
           that
           other
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           Sir
           
             William
             Byron
          
           on
           the
           like
           intention
           to
           relieve
           Westchester
           ,
           where
           he
           was
           taken
           Prisoner
           :
           Together
           with
           that
           last
           ,
           not
           least
           ,
           famous
           defeat
           given
           againe
           to
           the
           
             Lord
             Digby
          
           and
           Langdale
           ,
           in
           their
           mischievously
           intended
           march
           into
           Scotland
           to
           Montrose
           .
           Upon
           the
           most
           weighty
           and
           worthy
           gratefull
           consideration
           of
           all
           which
           most
           memorable
           and
           admirable
           
             Parliamentary
             mercies
          
           ,
           and
           mighty
           blessings
           ;
           O
           what
           infinite
           cause
           have
           we
           ,
           O
           in
           what
           innumerable
           and
           indissoluble
           bonds
           of
           obliged
           gratitude
           are
           we
           everlastingly
           bound
           to
           blesse
           the
           Lord
           ,
           
           our
           thus
           great
           and
           gracious
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           ?
           And
           with
           the
           pious
           Prophet
           to
           be
           inlarged
           in
           our
           hearts
           and
           tongues
           with
           abundant
           expressions
           of
           joyfull
           confessions
           and
           exultations
           in
           our
           God
           ,
           and
           to
           sing
           and
           say
           ,
           in
           this
           our
           day
           ,
           
             Lo
             ,
             this
             is
             our
             God
             ,
             we
             have
             waited
             for
             him
             ,
             and
             he
             hath
             saved
             us
             ;
             This
             is
             the
             Lord
             ,
             we
             have
             trusted
             in
             him
             ,
             and
             now
             he
             hath
             made
             us
             to
             be
             glad
             and
             rejoyce
             in
             his
             mighty
             salvations
             ,
             for
             he
             hath
             trodden
             downe
          
           Moab
           (
           
             our
             most
             proud
             and
             politick
             adversaries
             )
             under
             his
             feet
             ,
             even
             as
             straw
             is
             trodden
             downe
             for
             the
             dunghill
             .
          
           
           
             This
             also
             cometh
             all
             forth
             from
             the
             Lord
             of
             Hosts
             ,
             who
             is
             wonderfull
             in
             counsell
             ,
             and
             most
             excellent
             in
             working
             .
             Go
             on
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             
             we
             pray
             thee
             still
             to
             make
             thy
             great
             name
             more
             and
             more
             glorious
             ,
          
           
           
             and
             let
             not
             men
             prevaile
             ;
             Let
             still
             these
             irreligi●us
             Royalists
             be
             judged
             in
             thy
             sight
             ;
             Put
             them
             still
             in
             feare
             ,
             O
             Lord
             ,
             that
             they
             may
             know
             they
             〈…〉
             men
             .
             So
             shall
             we
             thy
             people
             ,
             and
             the
             sheep
             of
             thy
             pasture
             ,
             give
             thanks
             〈◊〉
             to
             thee
             ,
             and
             blesse
             thy
             name
             (
             as
             we
             do
             this
             day
             )
             for
             ever
             and
             ever
             .
          
           〈◊〉
           now
           to
           go
           on
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           
           now
           ,
           we
           will
           begin
           the
           yet
           further
           most
           gratefull
           contemplation
           and
           admiration
           of
           the
           most
           memorable
           
             Parliamentary
             Mercies
          
           of
           this
           next
           ensuing
           Moneth
           also
           of
           Novem.
           1645.
           with
           a
           most
           notable
           evidence
           and
           testimony
           of
           the
           most
           prudent
           and
           provident
           care
           and
           vigilancy
           of
           our
           
             Parliamentary
             Senators
          
           ,
           for
           the
           good
           and
           welfare
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           every
           way
           ,
           in
           two
           memorable
           Ordinances
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           
           ratified
           by
           the
           Lords
           and
           〈◊〉
           .
           The
           one
           giving
           power
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           Goldsmiths-Hall
           in
           London
           ,
           to
           tender
           the
           
             Solemne
             League
          
           or
           Covenant
           ,
           to
           all
           persons
           comming
           unto
           them
           out
           of
           the
           Kings
           Quarters
           to
           compound
           for
           their
           Delinquency
           ;
           And
           the
           other
           for
           the
           enabling
           of
           the
           
             Commissioners
             of
             the
             Great
             Seal
          
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           Committees
           in
           their
           severall
           Counties
           ,
           to
           tender
           an
           Oath
           to
           all
           such
           persons
           of
           what
           degree
           or
           quality
           soever
           ,
           that
           shall
           come
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           protection
           .
           Both
           which
           Ordinances
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           foresaid
           Oath
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           here
           to
           insert
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     Die
                     Sabbathi
                     1
                     Novemb.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   An
                   Order
                   of
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   Assembled
                   ,
                   giving
                   Power
                   to
                   the
                   Committee
                   of
                   Gold-Smiths-Hall
                   ,
                   to
                   tender
                   the
                   solemne
                   League
                   and
                   Covenant
                   to
                   all
                   such
                   Persons
                   that
                   come
                   out
                   of
                   the
                   Kings
                   Quarters
                   to
                   compound
                   for
                   their
                   Delinquency
                   .
                
                 
                   ORdered
                   by
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   Assembled
                   ;
                   That
                   the
                   Committee
                   of
                   Goldsmiths-Hall
                   shall
                   have
                   Power
                   to
                   tender
                   the
                   solemne
                   League
                   and
                   Covenant
                   to
                   all
                   persons
                   that
                   come
                   out
                   of
                   the
                   Kings
                   Quarters
                   to
                   that
                   Committee
                   to
                   compound
                   ,
                   either
                   upon
                   Master
                   Speakers
                   Passe
                   or
                   otherwise
                   ,
                   and
                   to
                   secure
                   such
                   as
                   shall
                   refuse
                   to
                   take
                   the
                   Covenant
                   ,
                   untill
                   they
                   shall
                   conforme
                   thereunto
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     Joh.
                     Brown
                     Cler
                     Parliamentorum
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                 
                   
                     Die
                     Sabbathi
                     5.
                     
                     April
                     .
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   BE
                   it
                   Ordained
                   by
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   assembled
                   ,
                   That
                   all
                   and
                   every
                   person
                   of
                   what
                   degree
                   or
                   quality
                   soever
                   ,
                   that
                   hath
                   lived
                   or
                   shall
                   live
                   within
                   the
                   Kings
                   quarters
                   ,
                   or
                   beene
                   syding
                   ,
                   assisting
                   ,
                   or
                   adhering
                   unto
                   the
                   Forces
                   raised
                   against
                   the
                   Parliment
                   ,
                   and
                   hath
                   or
                   shall
                   come
                   to
                   inhabit
                   or
                   reside
                   under
                   the
                   power
                   and
                   protection
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   shall
                   sweare
                   upon
                   the
                   holy
                   Evangelist
                   in
                   manner
                   following
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     
                       
                         
                           I
                           A.
                           B.
                           doe
                           sweare
                           from
                           my
                           heart
                           ,
                           That
                           I
                           will
                           not
                           directly
                           nor
                           indirectly
                           adhere
                           unto
                           ,
                           or
                           willingly
                           assist
                           the
                           King
                           in
                           this
                           War
                           ,
                           or
                           in
                           this
                           Cause
                           against
                           the
                           Parliament
                           ,
                           nor
                           any
                           Forces
                           raised
                           without
                           the
                           consent
                           of
                           the
                           two
                           Houses
                           of
                           Parliament
                           in
                           this
                           Cause
                           or
                           Warre
                           .
                           And
                           I
                           doe
                           likewise
                           sweare
                           that
                           my
                           comming
                           and
                           submitting
                           my selfe
                           under
                           the
                           power
                           and
                           protection
                           of
                           the
                           Parliament
                           ,
                           is
                           without
                           any
                           manner
                           of
                           designe
                           ,
                           whatsoever
                           ,
                           to
                           the
                           prejudice
                           of
                           the
                           proceedings
                           of
                           the
                           two
                           Houses
                           of
                           this
                           present
                           Parliament
                           ,
                           and
                           without
                           the
                           direction
                           ,
                           privity
                           ,
                           or
                           advice
                           of
                           the
                           King
                           ,
                           or
                           any
                           of
                           his
                           Councell
                           ,
                           or
                           Officers
                           ,
                           other
                           than
                           what
                           I
                           have
                           now
                           made
                           known
                           .
                           So
                           help
                           me
                           God
                           ,
                           and
                           the
                           Contents
                           of
                           this
                           Booke
                           .
                        
                      
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           2
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           wee
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           the
           Northern
           parts
           ,
           about
           Newark
           ,
           that
           the
           King
           being
           then
           in
           Newark
           ,
           and
           extreame
           stricktly
           eyed
           and
           watched
           by
           faithfull
           &
           active
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           
           and
           that
           he
           could
           not
           stir
           any
           whither
           ,
           but
           still
           the
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           was
           on
           his
           back
           molesting
           his
           designes
           ,
           and
           especially
           ,
           he
           ,
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           lying
           about
           
             Shelford
             House
          
           ,
           his
           Majestie
           fearing
           the
           
             Major
             General
          
           intended
           at
           last
           ,
           to
           lock
           him
           up
           within
           Newark
           walls
           ,
           and
           so
           at
           length
           to
           block
           him
           up
           for
           a
           siege
           ;
           The
           King
           therefore
           would
           very
           faine
           have
           beene
           nibling
           with
           him
           ,
           watching
           opportunity
           to
           dislodge
           him
           (
           if
           it
           might
           be
           )
           from
           so
           neere
           an
           offensive
           neighbourhood
           ,
           had
           therefore
           a
           purpose
           (
           at
           least
           made
           a
           shew
           thereof
           )
           to
           set
           upon
           the
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           ,
           in
           his
           quarters
           .
           But
           the
           sedulous
           and
           watchfull
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           being
           too
           circumspect
           to
           be
           so
           caught
           asleepe
           upon
           his
           Couch
           of
           Security
           ,
           and
           having
           timely
           notice
           of
           a
           party
           of
           the
           kings
           out
           of
           Newark
           approaching
           
           toward
           him
           ,
           had
           his
           forces
           in
           a
           fit
           and
           defensive
           posture
           ;
           which
           also
           the
           enemy
           by
           their
           Scouts
           understanding
           ,
           immediately
           they
           turned
           their
           course
           back
           againe
           to
           Newark
           and
           durst
           doe
           nothing
           upon
           them
           .
           Whereupon
           the
           noble
           and
           most
           active
           Gen●rall
           resolved
           that
           now
           he
           would
           doe
           something
           on
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           and
           that
           to
           purpose
           too
           ;
           and
           thereupon
           fell
           close
           upon
           Shelford-House
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           )
           sent
           a
           Summons
           to
           the
           Governour
           which
           was
           flatly
           denyed
           ,
           
           by
           reason
           that
           they
           expected
           (
           and
           made
           no
           doubt
           of
           )
           speedy
           reliefe
           by
           Newark
           horse
           ;
           which
           as
           was
           briefly
           toucht
           before
           ,
           failed
           them
           ,
           they
           onely
           making
           a
           shew
           as
           if
           they
           would
           have
           helped
           them
           ,
           but
           presently
           faced
           about
           and
           very
           peaceably
           departed
           to
           Newark
           .
           And
           now
           also
           the
           
             Major
             Generall
          
           having
           received
           an
           additionall
           strength
           from
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Rossiter
           ,
           he
           presently
           ,
           on
           the
           foresaid
           deniall
           ,
           stormed
           the
           House
           and
           very
           resolutly
           got
           over
           the
           works
           ,
           
           which
           was
           ,
           indeed
           gallantly
           defended
           by
           the
           enemy
           ,
           and
           disputed
           most
           hotly
           on
           both
           sides
           for
           about
           halfe
           an
           howres
           space
           ,
           at
           the
           swords
           point
           ;
           the
           Enemie
           (
           standing
           upon
           their
           honour
           ,
           fortunes
           ,
           and
           strength
           of
           their
           works
           )
           chose
           rather
           to
           die
           in
           their
           obstinacie
           than
           to
           aske
           for
           quarter
           ,
           upon
           which
           their
           desperat
           pertinacy
           (
           there
           being
           about
           180
           of
           them
           in
           the
           house
           )
           most
           of
           them
           suffered
           by
           the
           edge
           of
           the
           sword
           ,
           
           for
           we
           slew
           above
           140.
           and
           gave
           quarter
           ,
           not
           to
           above
           30.
           or
           40.
           at
           most
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           the
           Governour
           ,
           Sonne
           to
           the
           Earle
           of
           Chesterfield
           ,
           who
           had
           received
           many
           dangerous
           wounds
           ,
           and
           some
           (
           t
           was
           believed
           )
           mortall
           .
           Now
           this
           strong
           Garrison
           being
           thus
           subdued
           ,
           we
           had
           thereby
           much
           fairer
           oportunity
           and
           accommodation
           for
           the
           besieging
           of
           Newark
           ;
           but
           yet
           for
           the
           present
           ,
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           his
           designe
           was
           next
           for
           Worton
           ,
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           more
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           Much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           we
           had
           credible
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           
           that
           since
           the
           routing
           of
           that
           brave
           upstart
           Commander
           the
           Lord
           Digbies
           forces
           upon
           C●rlile-Sands
           ,
           forementioned
           ,
           His
           scattered
           forces
           which
           remained
           after
           that
           rout
           ,
           being
           afterward
           rallyed
           together
           againe
           into
           a
           body
           ,
           they
           marched
           toward
           Dumfreez
           in
           Scotland
           but
           were
           happily
           met
           with
           all
           againe
           ;
           some
           of
           them
           by
           Sir
           
             Iohn
             Browne
          
           of
           Fordell
           ,
           who
           fought
           with
           them
           ,
           put
           them
           to
           flight
           and
           took
           100.
           more
           of
           them
           .
           Another
           party
           of
           them
           that
           fled
           toward
           Beeston-Castle
           ,
           were
           incoun●●ed
           by
           Colonell
           Brigges
           ,
           and
           the
           Lancashire
           forces
           and
           200
           
           more
           were
           taken
           by
           〈◊〉
           also
           .
           Likewise
           above
           〈…〉
           of
           them
           flying
           through
           〈…〉
           withall
           ,
           by
           
             Major
             Generall
             Van
             -
             〈◊〉
             ▪
          
           So
           that
           the
           〈◊〉
           party
           of
           1600.
           of
           the
           Kings
           prime
           horse
           under
           the
           Conduct
           of
           Digby
           that
           〈…〉
           now
           turned
           〈◊〉
           
             Generall
             〈◊〉
             -
             man
          
           ,
           was
           thus
           〈◊〉
           spoiled
           &
           taken
           ;
           only
           Digby
           himself
           ,
           and
           La●gdale
           ,
           the
           Lord
           〈◊〉
           Sir
           
             William
             〈◊〉
          
           and
           not
           to
           more
           (
           as
           was
           credibly
           informed
           )
           had
           the
           unhappy
           happines
           to
           prolong
           their
           shame
           and-miserie
           ,
           by
           escaping
           in
           a
           small
           Frigot
           ,
           or
           Cock-boat
           ,
           or
           some
           such
           like
           small
           vessell
           ,
           to
           the
           Isle
           of
           Man
           ,
           there
           to
           condole
           their
           distresse
           with
           their
           as
           unworthy
           and
           ignoble
           unsuccessefull
           Copesmate
           the
           Earle
           of
           
             Darby
             ,
             Governour
          
           of
           the
           said
           Isle
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           3.
           
           Instant
           we
           were
           credibly
           informed
           ,
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Wales
           ,
           that
           valiant
           and
           Victorious
           
             Major
             Generall
             〈◊〉
          
           had
           taken
           in
           Abarashwait
           ,
           
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           in
           Cardiganshire
           ,
           and
           therein
           a
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           200.
           
           Armes
           ,
           and
           all
           their
           Ammunition
           ,
           Bag
           and
           Baggage
           ;
           So
           that
           ,
           now
           ,
           not
           only
           all
           〈…〉
           but
           the
           rest
           also
           of
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laugh●●●s
          
           association
           i●
           〈◊〉
           of
           all
           the
           Enemies
           forces
           and
           Garrisons
           .
        
         
           November
           the
           5.
           being
           the
           〈…〉
           day
           of
           solemn
           thanksgiving
           ,
           or
           ,
           the
           annuall
           〈◊〉
           of
           Englands
           former
           wonderfull
           deliverance
           from
           that
           unparalleld
           (
           next
           to
           this
           present
           
             Epidemicall
             -
             〈◊〉
          
           of
           the
           〈…〉
           ,
           and
           Atheisticall
           Malignants
           against
           this
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           indeed
           I
           may
           say
           all
           Christendome
           where
           the
           
             〈…〉
             Religion
          
           was
           professed
           )
           the
           Popish-Powder-Plot
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           was
           with
           great
           and
           accustomed
           Solemnity
           observed
           and
           kept
           throughout
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ;
           And
           among
           other
           things
           ,
           Comm●●rated
           on
           this
           dayes
           Solemn
           Celebration
           ,
           the
           Ministers
           were
           desired
           by
           Order
           from
           the
           Parliament
           to
           returne
           humble
           and
           hearty
           thanks
           to
           God
           ,
           as
           for
           the
           speciall
           deliverance
           (
           as
           upon
           that
           day
           )
           from
           the
           Popish
           intended
           Powder-Plot
           (
           a
           full
           and
           exact
           History
           whereof
           ,
           I
           my self
           have
           written
           and
           is
           extant
           in
           print
           )
           So
           likewise
           ,
           for
           Gods
           wonderfull
           preservation
           over
           ,
           and
           
             〈◊〉
             of
          
           this
           present
           Parliament
           ,
           now
           〈◊〉
           5.
           yeares
           together
           complete
           ;
           notwithstanding
           the
           many
           most
           mischeivous
           Plots
           Diabolicall
           Practises
           and
           most
           Malignant
           Machinations
           of
           the
           Enemies
           to
           have
           〈◊〉
           and
           dissolved
           it
           .
           Also
           〈◊〉
           like
           humble
           and
           hearty
           thanks
           and
           〈◊〉
           should
           be
           tended
           and
           a●cribed
           to
           the
           Lord
           for
           his
           most
           
           gracious
           and
           mercifull
           continuing
           this
           great
           and
           most
           populous
           City
           of
           London
           in
           so
           much
           health
           and
           welfare
           ,
           especially
           from
           the
           noysome
           Infection
           of
           the
           Plague
           of
           Pestilence
           ,
           especially
           ,
           also
           in
           such
           a
           time
           ,
           when
           very
           many
           parts
           of
           the
           Countries
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           were
           sorely
           visited
           and
           afflicted
           with
           it
           ;
           And
           the
           like
           solemn
           thanksgiving
           was
           ordered
           ,
           throughout
           all
           the
           Parliaments
           quarters
           ,
           a
           most
           pious
           and
           Commendable
           act
           in
           our
           most
           renowned
           
             Parliament
             arie-worthies
          
           ,
           and
           unquestionably
           well-pleasing
           to
           the
           Lord
           in
           
             Christ
             Jesus
          
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6.
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           Northern
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           concerning
           the
           farther
           active
           proceedings
           of
           that
           valiant
           and
           experienced
           Commander
           ,
           
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
          
           ,
           whose
           forces
           were
           now
           neere
           unto
           W●rton
           (
           a
           House
           belonging
           to
           the
           Lord
           Caworth
           )
           before
           which
           they
           being
           approached
           ,
           and
           all
           things
           prepared
           for
           a
           storme
           ,
           they
           first
           summoned
           the
           Garrison
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemie
           thereupon
           soone
           condescended
           to
           Articles
           of
           Agreement
           for
           the
           surrender
           thereof
           ;
           viz
           :
           to
           march
           out
           the
           next
           morning
           by
           10.
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           with
           Armes
           and
           Baggage
           ,
           and
           the
           workes
           to
           be
           slighted
           .
           This
           House
           was
           indeed
           very
           strong
           ,
           but
           Shelford-Quarter
           frighted
           them
           sorely
           .
           There
           were
           taken
           in
           this
           Worton-House
           150.
           
           Armes
           ,
           40.
           
           Pikes
           ,
           3.
           
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           a
           proportionable
           quantity
           of
           Match
           ,
           and
           Bullet
           ,
           2.
           vessells
           of
           strong-beer
           ,
           and
           store
           of
           other
           provisions
           .
           
           After
           this
           they
           clapt
           down
           before
           Wiverton-garrison
           ;
           which
           they
           finding
           to
           be
           a
           very
           strong
           place
           also
           ,
           the
           Generall
           ,
           upon
           treat●●
           ,
           agreed
           that
           the
           Enemie
           should
           march
           away
           with
           bag
           and
           baggage
           to
           Banbury
           ;
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Terrill
          
           was
           a
           knowne
           Papist
           ;
           And
           thus
           also
           this
           strong
           hould
           was
           surrendred
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           possession
           .
           Lastly
           ,
           our
           forces
           came
           before
           Welbeck
           ,
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Newcastles
           House
           ,
           another
           strong
           hold
           of
           the
           Enemies
           where
           after
           some
           agitation
           and
           articles
           agreed
           upon
           (
           one
           whereof
           was
           that
           
             Tickbill
             Castle
          
           should
           be
           slighted
           ,
           
           and
           we
           in
           lieu
           thereof
           to
           have
           this
           strong-House
           slighted
           also
           )
           it
           was
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           surrendred
           and
           quitted
           by
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           who
           marched
           thence
           to
           Newarke
           ,
           leaving
           us
           to
           slight
           the
           House
           ,
           as
           was
           agreed
           on
           ,
           and
           the
           the
           Country
           thereby
           was
           brought
           into
           much
           safety
           and
           security
           from
           former
           continuall
           danger
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8.
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           we
           had
           unquestionable
           information
           out
           of
           Wales
           of
           the
           remarkable
           Overture
           and
           change
           
           of
           things
           ,
           almost
           over
           that
           whole
           Dominion
           ,
           especially
           in
           the
           County
           of
           Glamorganshire
           ,
           how
           the
           active
           Gentry
           and
           inhabitants
           therof
           did
           most
           unanimously
           unit
           themselves
           into
           a
           firme
           confederation
           for
           the
           expulsion
           of
           their
           plundring
           Enemies
           ,
           the
           ●renous
           Royalists
           ,
           out
           of
           their
           Countrie
           ,
           and
           for
           putting
           themselves
           under
           the
           protection
           and
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           that
           so
           they
           might
           enjoy
           their
           houses
           and
           estates
           free
           from
           plunder
           and
           mine
           ;
           And
           that
           the
           Reader
           may
           see
           upon
           what
           firme
           and
           solid
           grounds
           these
           their
           undertakings
           were
           most
           discreetly
           and
           advis●dly
           layd
           ,
           I
           shall
           give
           you
           an
           ample
           fight
           and
           satisfaction
           in
           this
           their
           owne
           ensuing
           Declaration
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   A
                   Declaration
                   of
                   the
                   Knights
                   .
                   Gentlemen
                   and
                   Freeholders
                   of
                   the
                   County
                   of
                   Glamorgan
                   ,
                   
                     25.
                     
                     Octob.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   WHereas
                   it
                   hath
                   pleased
                   Almighty
                   God
                   of
                   his
                   infinite
                   goodnesse
                   to
                   blesse
                   the
                   weake
                   endeavours
                   of
                   the
                   wel-affected
                   Gentry
                   and
                   Commons
                   ,
                   of
                   this
                   County
                   ,
                   to
                   free
                   themselves
                   from
                   those
                   over-mastering
                   powers
                   ,
                   and
                   arbitrary
                   pressures
                   they
                   gr●●●d
                   under
                   ,
                   whereof
                   they
                   have
                   been
                   desirous
                   of
                   a
                   long
                   time
                   to
                   be
                   freed
                   ,
                   and
                   now
                   by
                   the
                   providence
                   of
                   God
                   are
                   in
                   some
                   measure
                   restored
                   to
                   the
                   Law
                   and
                   undoubted
                   liberties
                   belonging
                   to
                   the
                   free-borne
                   subjects
                   of
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   .
                
                 
                   We
                   have
                   therefore
                   thought
                   our selves
                   bound
                   to
                   testifie
                   before
                   all
                   the
                   world
                   our
                   most
                   hearty
                   and
                   unfeined
                   thankefulnesse
                   unto
                   Almighty
                   God
                   for
                   so
                   great
                   a
                   mercy
                   extended
                   toward
                   us
                   .
                   And
                   also
                   our
                   most
                   humble
                   and
                   hearty
                   thankes
                   unto
                   that
                   supreame
                   wise
                   councell
                   of
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   the
                   Parliament
                   for
                   their
                   unparalleld
                   and
                   unwearied
                   care
                   of
                   the
                   publique
                   ,
                   and
                   their
                   particular
                   favours
                   to
                   this
                   our
                   Country
                   ,
                   in
                   sending
                   Captaine
                   
                     Robert
                     Moulton
                  
                   Admirall
                   of
                   the
                   Seas
                   ,
                   and
                   other
                   Gentlemen
                   since
                   to
                   assist
                   and
                   countenance
                   our
                   endeavours
                   against
                   the
                   violence
                   of
                   the
                   enemie
                   of
                   the
                   peace
                   and
                   quietnesse
                   of
                   the
                   Kingdome
                   .
                   And
                   we
                   doe
                   all
                   hereby
                   declare
                   ,
                   that
                   albeit
                   being
                   formerly
                   over
                   mastered
                   by
                   forces
                   so
                   farre
                   ,
                   that
                   we
                   were
                   not
                   able
                   to
                   appeare
                   so
                   readily
                   as
                   the
                   duty
                   we
                   owed
                   to
                   his
                   Majesty
                   and
                   the
                   great
                   Councel
                   required
                   of
                   us
                   .
                   Yet
                   our
                   affections
                   ever
                   sided
                   and
                   adheared
                   to
                   them
                   ,
                   &
                   our
                   firm
                   resolution
                   is
                   from
                   hence
                   forward
                   to
                   hazzard
                   our
                   lives
                   for
                   their
                   preservation
                   ,
                   who
                   have
                   so
                   long
                   adventured
                   theirs
                   for
                   the
                   good
                   and
                   welfare
                   of
                   the
                   Kingdom
                   ;
                   and
                   no
                   longer
                   to
                   be
                   lookers
                   on
                   ,
                   but
                   joynt
                   labourers
                   ,
                   by
                   the
                   direction
                   &
                   protection
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   in
                   the
                   happy
                   stablishing
                   this
                   kingdome
                   in
                   a
                   happy
                   peace
                   ,
                   as
                   far
                   as
                   our
                   exhausted
                   abilities
                   will
                   extend
                   ,
                   for
                   the
                   preservation
                   of
                   the
                   true
                   reformed
                   protestant
                   Religion
                   ,
                   His
                   Majesties
                   royall
                   person
                   ,
                   
                   prosperity
                   and
                   dignity
                   ,
                   the
                   ●oo●ing
                   and
                   preserving
                   ,
                   the
                   〈◊〉
                   of
                   the
                   〈◊〉
                   Kingdomes
                   of
                   England
                   ,
                   Scotland
                   〈…〉
                   ,
                   the
                   rights
                   and
                   priviledges
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   the
                   Laws
                   of
                   the
                   Land
                   ,
                   which
                   〈…〉
                   and
                   property
                   of
                   the
                   Subject
                   .
                
                 
                   All
                   which
                   we
                   will
                   endeavour
                   to
                   maintaine
                   with
                   the
                   〈◊〉
                   of
                   our
                   lives
                   .
                   And
                   this
                   unfeined
                   Declaration
                   we
                   〈◊〉
                   from
                   our
                   hearts
                   ,
                   and
                   ●●●●fie
                   under
                   our
                   hands
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           tenth
           of
           this
           Instant
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           various
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Bolton
           Castle
           to
           the
           Parliament
           Forces
           :
           
           and
           that
           the
           defendants
           therein
           ,
           the
           Colonell
           Scroop
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           his
           Officers
           and
           Commanders
           ,
           had
           liberty
           to
           march
           away
           thence
           to
           Newark
           with
           their
           Horse
           and
           Arms
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           inferiour
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           onely
           with
           their
           Swords
           .
           There
           were
           taken
           in
           this
           Castle
           about
           100
           Muskets
           50
           Pikes
           ,
           two
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           and
           good
           store
           of
           other
           Provisions
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           we
           had
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           Gloucester
           ,
           
           that
           that
           valiant
           and
           most
           active
           Governour
           of
           Gloucester
           had
           intelligence
           of
           a
           designe
           against
           Canon-Froom
           by
           the
           Enemy
           in
           Hereford
           ,
           for
           the
           storming
           and
           surprizing
           of
           it
           ,
           with
           a
           strange
           Engine
           which
           they
           had
           provided
           for
           that
           purpose
           ,
           and
           brought
           along
           with
           them
           ;
           marching
           thus
           forth
           out
           of
           Hereford
           with
           about
           400
           men
           ,
           with
           their
           Governour
           ,
           they
           only
           faced
           the
           House
           ,
           and
           after
           that
           wh●●led
           about
           toward
           Malvern
           Hils
           ,
           to
           meet
           with
           additionall
           Forces
           from
           Worcester
           ,
           f●lly
           to
           besiege
           it
           ,
           whereof
           the
           Governour
           of
           Canon-Froom
           having
           knowledge
           and
           considering
           his
           present
           dis-furnishment
           of
           things
           necessary
           to
           defend
           the
           Garison
           against
           a
           siege
           or
           assault
           ,
           he
           sent
           to
           valiant
           Colonell
           Morgan
           to
           Gloucester
           ,
           
           praying
           his
           assistance
           ,
           who
           presently
           came
           forth
           to
           help
           him
           with
           500
           Horse
           and
           200
           Foot
           ,
           and
           marched
           to
           Ridley
           ,
           where
           he
           joyned
           with
           300
           of
           Corstane
           men
           ,
           but
           the
           Enemy
           having
           notice
           thereof
           (
           lying
           then
           about
           Ledbury
           )
           posted
           thence
           quite
           away
           ,
           
           but
           had
           left
           behinde
           them
           the
           strange
           Engine
           (
           which
           sorely
           frighted
           our
           men
           at
           Froom
           )
           guarded
           with
           two
           or
           three
           Troops
           of
           Horse
           from
           Hereford
           ,
           till
           they
           returned
           .
           In
           the
           intrim
           those
           that
           had
           faced
           Canon-Froom
           ,
           as
           was
           toucht
           before
           ,
           falling
           in
           at
           Ledbury
           ,
           in
           their
           way
           to
           Malvern
           ,
           to
           refresh
           themselves
           there
           ,
           a
           Quartermaster
           of
           Canon-Froom
           ,
           with
           about
           twelve
           onely
           of
           their
           Horse
           ,
           accidentally
           being
           forth
           to
           view
           the
           Coasts
           and
           coming
           through
           the
           Towne
           ,
           not
           knowing
           of
           the
           Roysters
           being
           
           there
           ,
           fell
           upon
           them
           all
           ,
           and
           seeing
           themselves
           suddenly
           engaged
           cryed
           out
           
             Fall
             one
             ,
             Fall
             ane
          
           ,
           slew
           two
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           brought
           away
           five
           prisoners
           ,
           past
           by
           the
           Engine
           without
           much
           ado
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           It
           seems
           being
           amazed
           at
           the
           sudden
           onset
           ,
           and
           unprovided
           ,
           some
           drinking
           ,
           and
           others
           carelesse
           of
           any
           such
           attempt
           ,
           cried
           
             Horse
             ,
             Horse
          
           ,
           and
           went
           away
           in
           a
           distracted
           manner
           ,
           where
           they
           surprized
           the
           Engine
           within
           a
           mile
           and
           half
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           drove
           away
           the
           Troops
           that
           were
           with
           it
           ,
           seized
           on
           it
           ,
           with
           the
           two
           Captains
           ,
           and
           many
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           brought
           all
           ,
           with
           their
           Ladders
           and
           other
           Instruments
           provided
           for
           the
           storme
           ,
           to
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Canon-Froom
           ;
           upon
           the
           coming
           in
           whereof
           ,
           such
           a
           shout
           was
           made
           ,
           that
           all
           the
           Country
           rang
           of
           it
           .
           The
           Engine
           was
           such
           a
           one
           ,
           as
           the
           like
           hath
           not
           been
           known
           since
           these
           wars
           :
           The
           Roysters
           called
           it
           a
           Sow
           .
           
           It
           was
           carried
           upon
           great
           wheeles
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           drawne
           with
           Oxen
           ,
           it
           was
           made
           with
           rooms
           or
           lofts
           one
           over
           another
           ,
           musquet
           proof
           ,
           and
           very
           strong
           ,
           out
           of
           which
           were
           holes
           to
           play
           and
           shoot
           out
           .
           
           It
           was
           so
           high
           ,
           that
           it
           was
           above
           all
           the
           Works
           at
           Canon-Froom
           ,
           so
           that
           they
           could
           discharge
           over
           the
           Works
           ;
           besides
           which
           ,
           a
           doore
           opened
           to
           bring
           them
           into
           the
           Works
           ,
           out
           of
           which
           went
           a
           Bridge
           for
           their
           entrance
           .
           The
           Garison
           was
           then
           in
           such
           a
           condition
           ,
           that
           had
           they
           not
           been
           thus
           disappointed
           ,
           in
           all
           probability
           this
           Engine
           had
           effected
           their
           intended
           designe
           ;
           but
           ,
           God
           be
           praised
           ,
           it
           was
           prevented
           .
           On
           the
           Lords
           day
           following
           ,
           Novemb
           9.
           
           Master
           Jackson
           a
           Minister
           in
           Gloucester
           ,
           having
           information
           thereof
           in
           the
           morning
           (
           before
           Sermon
           )
           gave
           publique
           thanks
           in
           the
           Pulpit
           ,
           for
           so
           great
           a
           deliverance
           ,
           and
           unexpected
           ,
           and
           unlikely
           preservation
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           twelfth
           of
           this
           instant
           a
           Messenger
           from
           the
           
             Right
             Reverend
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
          
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           was
           tendred
           to
           both
           〈◊〉
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           therein
           acquainting
           them
           ,
           that
           according
           to
           an
           Order
           sent
           unto
           them
           from
           the
           
             Parliament
             ,
             Novemb.
          
           20.
           
           164●
           .
           they
           had
           now
           fully
           perused
           the
           Psalmes
           ,
           
           translated
           into
           English
           out
           of
           the
           Originall
           
             Hebrew
             Tongue
          
           ,
           by
           learned
           and
           much
           honoured
           Master
           Rouse
           ,
           conceiving
           them
           very
           fit
           to
           be
           publikely
           made
           use
           of
           thorow
           the
           Kingdome
           :
           and
           that
           they
           had
           likewise
           perused
           the
           Psalmes
           translated
           by
           Master
           Barton
           ,
           a
           reverend
           and
           learned
           Minister
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           who
           (
           they
           acknowledged
           )
           deserved
           much
           commendation
           for
           his
           great
           paines
           and
           abilities
           therein
           also
           ;
           but
           conceived
           the
           other
           most
           fit
           for
           publike
           use
           ,
           which
           were
           accordingly
           authorized
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           due
           place
           .
        
         
         
           And
           about
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           Novemb.
           we
           were
           certainly
           informed
           that
           Colonell
           
             Sir
             Thomas
             Aston
          
           (
           lately
           before
           made
           Lord
           Ashton
           ,
           forsooth
           )
           who
           in
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           Parliament
           was
           a
           mighty
           stickler
           for
           the
           Prelates
           ,
           and
           a
           chiefe
           Agent
           to
           get
           hands
           to
           Petitions
           for
           supporting
           of
           the
           Bishops
           Hierarchie
           ,
           
           and
           was
           one
           of
           their
           grand
           Champions
           of
           a
           Laick
           ,
           as
           they
           term'd
           them
           ,
           to
           write
           in
           defence
           of
           them
           :
           )
           That
           this
           Ashton
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           came
           with
           a
           party
           to
           seeke
           some
           additionall
           reliefe
           for
           the
           King
           his
           Master
           about
           Dudley
           Castle
           ,
           and
           those
           parts
           ,
           of
           whose
           designe
           valiant
           ,
           active
           ,
           and
           loyall
           Colonell
           
             Stone
             ,
             Governour
          
           of
           Stafford
           ,
           having
           intelligence
           ,
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           ,
           and
           encountred
           him
           in
           the
           way
           ,
           who
           soone
           routed
           all
           his
           party
           ,
           which
           was
           in
           number
           about
           100
           Horse
           or
           more
           ,
           tooke
           at
           least
           80
           of
           them
           ,
           slew
           some
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           sorely
           wounded
           the
           said
           Lord
           Ashton
           ,
           who
           within
           a
           seven
           night
           after
           (
           as
           was
           for
           certaine
           informed
           )
           dyed
           of
           his
           wounds
           (
           yet
           he
           lived
           to
           see
           his
           darling
           Episcopacy
           and
           many
           base
           apostatizing
           Bishops
           to
           die
           and
           fall
           before
           him
           ,
           a
           just
           increment
           and
           addition
           to
           his
           other
           wretchednesse
           ,
           )
           the
           remainder
           of
           his
           Horse
           which
           was
           about
           twelve
           or
           sixteene
           at
           most
           ,
           fled
           for
           their
           lives
           to
           Worcester
           ,
           to
           carry
           newes
           of
           their
           Leaders
           good
           successe
           and
           faire
           recruit
           in
           that
           designe
           .
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           we
           were
           also
           credibly
           informed
           that
           Major
           Blundell
           of
           Reading
           ,
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           ,
           met
           with
           a
           party
           of
           the
           Kings
           ,
           the
           most
           of
           them
           being
           Gentlemen
           of
           his
           Life
           Guard
           ,
           
           neer
           unto
           their
           Garrison
           at
           Wallingford
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           most
           jovially
           revelling
           in
           their
           Nectar-Cups
           ,
           all
           whom
           he
           there
           suddenly
           surprized
           ,
           being
           about
           40
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           carried
           away
           with
           him
           prisoners
           to
           Reading
           ,
           without
           any
           resistance
           .
        
         
           Upon
           the
           17
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           the
           anniversary
           commemeration
           of
           the
           happy
           and
           blessed
           inauguration
           or
           coronation
           of
           that
           most
           peerlesse
           and
           precious
           Princesse
           of
           ever
           blessed
           memory
           ,
           eternally
           to
           be
           renowned
           pious
           ,
           magnanimous
           and
           Heroick
           Queen
           Elizabeth
           ,
           was
           still
           ,
           even
           to
           this
           day
           ,
           most
           solemnly
           celebrated
           in
           the
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           
           and
           in
           some
           places
           Sermons
           preached
           on
           her
           most
           happie
           memoriall
           ,
           and
           thus
           incessantly
           hath
           continued
           ,
           notwithstanding
           her
           so
           long
           decease
           above
           40
           yeares
           ;
           In
           which
           regard
           ,
           this
           (
           me
           thinks
           )
           is
           a
           most
           remarkable
           note
           ,
           and
           worthy
           most
           Christian
           serious
           observation
           with
           all
           true
           
             English
             Protestants
          
           and
           sincere
           Christians
           ,
           (
           and
           which
           I
           desire
           the
           godly
           Reader
           to
           take
           speciall
           notice
           of
           ,
           as
           most
           pertinent
           to
           these
           times
           )
           that
           ,
           notwithstanding
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           her
           so
           long
           decease
           ,
           
           she
           should
           still
           so
           constantly
           and
           cheerfully
           be
           so
           highly
           honoured
           ,
           and
           so
           zealously
           remembred
           (
           being
           as
           it
           were
           most
           deeply
           ingraven
           with
           indelible
           Characters
           of
           gratitude
           and
           joy
           )
           in
           the
           hearts
           of
           the
           heartiest
           surviving
           Subjects
           of
           this
           Kingdome
           ,
           yea
           ,
           and
           their
           posterity
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           that
           for
           so
           many
           yeares
           together
           after
           her
           death
           ,
           verifying
           that
           faithfull
           word
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           
             Them
             that
             honour
             me
          
           ,
           
           
             I
             will
             honour
          
           .
           And
           that
           of
           the
           holy
           Prophet
           
             David
             ,
             The
             righteous
             shall
             be
             had
             in
             everlasting
             remembrance
             .
          
           Whereas
           her
           immediate
           Successour
           King
           James
           (
           which
           makes
           the
           wonder
           indeed
           remarkable
           )
           a
           Prince
           ,
           I
           confesse
           ,
           learned
           and
           wise
           (
           after
           the
           worlds
           esteeme
           ,
           )
           yea
           ,
           and
           bred
           and
           brought
           up
           in
           the
           
             Protestant
             Religion
          
           all
           his
           daies
           ,
           
           and
           in
           his
           raigne
           in
           Scotland
           held
           a
           precise
           Puritane
           ,
           but
           managing
           his
           whole
           Reigne
           in
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           England
           in
           such
           an
           unresolved
           way
           (
           to
           say
           no
           more
           )
           for
           God
           and
           true
           piety
           ,
           and
           in
           such
           a
           doubling
           condition
           twixt
           Protestantisme
           and
           Popery
           ,
           as
           extreamly
           encouraging
           
             Popish
             Jesuites
          
           and
           tyrannicall
           Prelates
           in
           both
           their
           impious
           and
           Antichristian
           waies
           and
           wiles
           ,
           even
           to
           the
           (
           then
           )
           brewing
           ,
           and
           (
           now
           ,
           and
           of
           late
           times
           before
           )
           broaching
           of
           all
           these
           most
           bloody
           and
           pernicious
           moderne
           mischiefes
           ,
           now
           (
           most
           justly
           )
           fallen
           upon
           us
           ,
           even
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           in
           his
           most
           unhappy
           Sons
           daies
           ,
           and
           all
           for
           our
           so
           jugling
           dealings
           with
           our
           God
           ,
           in
           (
           then
           )
           turning
           true
           piety
           into
           meere
           policie
           and
           machivilianisme
           ,
           and
           in
           our
           now
           of
           late
           more
           evident
           base
           backslidings
           from
           our
           
             first
             Love
          
           ,
           the
           
             Lord
             Jesus
          
           .
        
         
           See
           therefore
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           how
           our
           most
           wise
           and
           just
           God
           hath
           contrariwise
           verified
           that
           righteous
           saying
           of
           his
           ,
           
             They
             that
             despise
             me
             shall
             be
             lightly
             esteemed
             .
          
           
           And
           that
           of
           the
           wise
           King
           
             Solomon
             ,
             The
             name
             of
             the
             wicked
             shall
             rot
             .
          
           For
           ,
           ever
           since
           King
           James
           his
           decease
           ,
           his
           memory
           hath
           perished
           among
           his
           people
           ,
           who
           ●●ver
           since
           the
           time
           of
           his
           death
           to
           this
           very
           day
           ,
           
           hath
           had
           one
           yeares
           annuall
           commemoration
           of
           his
           name
           and
           memory
           ,
           but
           is
           extinct
           and
           dead
           in
           the
           hearts
           of
           his
           people
           ,
           as
           his
           Corps
           lies
           dead
           and
           putrifying
           in
           the
           Urn
           of
           his
           Sepulchre
           .
           Whereas
           ,
           had
           King
           James
           and
           King
           Charles
           his
           Son
           ,
           been
           sincere
           and
           cordiall
           indeed
           to
           their
           (
           but
           meerly
           pretended
           )
           Principles
           ,
           
           of
           true
           piety
           and
           the
           
             Protestant
             Christian
             Religion
          
           ,
           O
           how
           happy
           had
           England
           been
           ?
           O
           how
           glorious
           and
           illustrious
           had
           the
           name
           and
           memory
           of
           these
           two
           Princes
           been
           to
           the
           present
           age
           and
           its
           posterity
           !
           Had
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           these
           two
           immediate
           Successours
           of
           that
           pious
           Princesse
           lovely
           Elizabeth
           ,
           been
           as
           truly
           zealous
           for
           God
           in
           the
           suppression
           of
           Popery
           
           and
           Papists
           ,
           
           as
           she
           was
           (
           who
           ,
           considering
           she
           was
           but
           a
           woman
           ,
           and
           began
           the
           Work
           of
           Reformation
           first
           of
           all
           ,
           and
           had
           therefore
           a
           hard
           pull
           of
           it
           ,
           the
           light
           of
           true
           Religion
           then
           breaking
           forth
           with
           much
           difficulty
           ,
           and
           in
           a
           glimmering
           light
           and
           weak
           twinkling
           condition
           ,
           yet
           was
           carried
           on
           by
           her
           ,
           and
           through
           Divine
           assistance
           ,
           brake
           forth
           through
           the
           clouds
           of
           many
           and
           mighty
           oppositions
           ,
           especially
           I
           meane
           in
           Doctrine
           ,
           to
           a
           most
           faire
           and
           hopefull
           condition
           .
           )
           O
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           had
           they
           closely
           and
           faithfully
           followed
           this
           worke
           ,
           how
           had
           it
           ,
           long
           ere
           this
           time
           ,
           flourished
           (
           by
           Gods
           gracious
           assistance
           ,
           who
           loves
           truth
           in
           the
           inner
           parts
           )
           and
           growne
           up
           to
           tall
           growth
           ,
           in
           Discipline
           also
           as
           well
           as
           Doctrine
           ,
           and
           in
           all
           probability
           ,
           been
           brought
           to
           a
           great
           perfection
           ?
           But
           ,
           alas
           ,
           see
           (
           in
           briefe
           )
           the
           unhappy
           difference
           ;
           She
           was
           still
           guided
           by
           her
           most
           wise
           ,
           
           grave
           ,
           and
           faithfull
           Counsellors
           (
           who
           were
           all
           ▪
           for
           the
           most
           part
           ,
           brave
           Statists
           ,
           and
           solid
           Common-Wealths
           men
           )
           and
           by
           her
           Parliaments
           ,
           by
           which
           meanes
           ,
           and
           by
           whose
           wisdome
           and
           providence
           ,
           not
           onely
           the
           
             Protestant
             Religion
          
           was
           strongly
           established
           ,
           but
           the
           Trade
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           abroad
           and
           at
           home
           ,
           mightily
           increased
           ,
           and
           her
           happy
           Subjects
           marvellously
           inriched
           :
           Whereas
           ,
           
           both
           King
           James
           and
           his
           Sonne
           King
           Charles
           ,
           by
           their
           strange
           jugling
           and
           dallying
           with
           Religion
           ,
           and
           now
           at
           last
           palpably
           and
           down-right
           fighting
           against
           God
           (
           though
           ,
           still
           ,
           as
           covertly
           as
           they
           can
           )
           led
           therein
           by
           loose
           ,
           lewd
           ,
           and
           upstart
           Lords
           and
           Counsellours
           ,
           Priests
           and
           Prelates
           ,
           who
           strove
           strenuously
           to
           have
           made
           their
           lust
           our
           Lawes
           ,
           
           rejecting
           to
           be
           ruled
           by
           their
           Parliaments
           ,
           but
           making
           these
           onely
           their
           Staulking-Horses
           ,
           to
           get
           money
           for
           the
           someting
           of
           their
           illegall
           designes
           ,
           and
           their
           dissolving
           them
           ,
           without
           any
           redresse
           of
           grievances
           ,
           thus
           introducing
           all
           kindes
           of
           oppression
           upon
           the
           Subjects
           Estates
           ,
           bodies
           and
           soules
           ,
           by
           meer
           and
           monstruous
           
             Arbitrary
             Tyranny
          
           :
           Thus
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           making
           not
           onely
           themselves
           ,
           but
           also
           their
           formerly
           famous
           and
           flourishing
           Kingdomes
           ,
           
           (
           as
           much
           as
           in
           them
           lay
           )
           most
           unhappy
           every
           way
           ,
           being
           most
           miserably
           impoverished
           ,
           and
           almost
           totally
           and
           most
           ruthfully
           ruinated
           ,
           
           and
           all
           this
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           by
           jugling
           with
           Religion
           (
           in
           the
           prime
           place
           )
           and
           dal●ying
           and
           dissembling
           with
           the
           Lord
           ,
           who
           (
           though
           we
           our selves
           may
           be
           herein
           easily
           deceived
           )
           cannot
           be
           mocked
           ,
           
           and
           all
           this
           to
           beat
           downe
           the
           
             power
             of
             godlinesse
          
           ,
           and
           to
           set
           up
           Popery
           or
           Atheisme
           and
           Prophanasse
           ;
           for
           confirmation
           of
           all
           which
           ,
           witnesse
           ,
           O
           witnesse
           ,
           the
           Oceans
           of
           Christian
           blood
           shed
           all
           over
           desolate
           Germany
           ,
           and
           in
           speciall
           the
           ruruine
           
           of
           the
           Palatinate
           ,
           and
           King
           James
           his
           Off-spring
           ,
           all
           which
           let
           England
           judge
           ,
           if
           England
           might
           not
           have
           timely
           saved
           in
           King
           James
           his
           time
           ,
           if
           King
           James
           had
           pleased
           ,
           witnesse
           the
           blood
           of
           most
           wofully
           ruinated
           Rochell
           ,
           
           and
           all
           the
           brave
           English
           blood
           spilt
           in
           the
           Isle
           of
           Ree
           ,
           in
           King
           Charles
           his
           daies
           ,
           witnesse
           ,
           O
           witnesse
           ,
           the
           late
           most
           lamentable
           
             Irish
             Massacree
          
           of
           almost
           200000
           English
           innocent
           soules
           there
           ,
           
           farre
           worse
           than
           so
           many
           doggs
           destroyed
           .
           Yea
           ,
           witnesse
           all
           the
           (
           still
           )
           fresh
           gashes
           and
           bleedings
           ,
           or
           rather
           gushing
           streams
           ,
           nay
           floods
           of
           blood
           ,
           of
           Scotland
           and
           England
           to
           this
           day
           :
           
           To
           say
           no
           more
           of
           other
           secret
           streames
           of
           blood
           which
           Heaven
           ,
           the
           most
           righteous
           revenger
           thereof
           ,
           will
           certainly
           reveal
           and
           vindicate
           in
           his
           due
           time
           )
           and
           all
           this
           for
           the
           impious
           enjoyment
           of
           a
           cursed
           
             Spanish
             Match
          
           ,
           
           and
           the
           satisfying
           of
           the
           lust
           of
           a
           
             Popish
             Lady
          
           ,
           a
           proud
           Prelaticall
           and
           Atheisticall
           inconsiderable
           party
           of
           consciencelesse
           Cabinet-Counsellors
           ,
           
           and
           jugling
           Junctoe's
           (
           of
           whom
           the
           Law
           takes
           no
           notice
           )
           whose
           onely
           aimes
           ,
           interests
           and
           ingagements
           herein
           ,
           have
           been
           to
           ruinate
           Religion
           in
           the
           power
           and
           purity
           of
           it
           ,
           and
           to
           open
           a
           wide
           gushing
           sluce
           to
           Popery
           and
           Atheisme
           ,
           and
           base
           slavery
           of
           bodies
           and
           soules
           ,
           
           upon
           the
           poore
           miserable
           abused
           and
           seduced
           Subject
           ,
           and
           all
           ,
           under
           the
           specious
           (
           but
           most
           fallacious
           )
           vales
           and
           vizards
           of
           
             Protestantisme
             ,
             unity
          
           and
           
             universall
             conformity
          
           .
           Pardon
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           I
           pray
           thee
           ,
           this
           somwhat
           large
           digression
           ,
           if
           so
           I
           may
           call
           it
           ,
           yet
           ,
           certainly
           ,
           a
           very
           necessary
           one
           ,
           and
           whereunto
           I
           have
           been
           thus
           farre
           transported
           by
           my
           ardent
           zeale
           and
           fervour
           for
           God
           and
           my
           distressed
           Country
           ,
           especially
           being
           thereunto
           fairly
           led
           by
           occasion
           of
           this
           17
           of
           Novembers
           happy
           commemoration
           of
           that
           precious
           Paragon
           of
           her
           age
           and
           sex
           ,
           eternally
           to
           be
           renowned
           Queen
           Elizabeth
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           November
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           a
           Barke
           going
           from
           Falmouth
           toward
           Foy
           ,
           
           laden
           with
           Kerseyes
           to
           the
           valew
           of
           1500
           l.
           was
           (
           by
           some
           neglect
           of
           the
           Marriners
           ,
           and
           a
           great
           mist
           which
           happened
           at
           Sea
           )
           driven
           into
           a
           creek
           ,
           neer
           Plymouth
           ,
           from
           whence
           a
           Boat
           was
           sent
           to
           demand
           and
           know
           whom
           they
           were
           for
           ,
           the
           Marriners
           thinking
           themselves
           to
           be
           in
           his
           Majesties
           Quarters
           ,
           answered
           ,
           They
           were
           for
           the
           King.
           Hereupon
           our
           boat
           left
           them
           ,
           and
           acquainting
           the
           Governour
           of
           Plymouth
           therewith
           ,
           he
           sent
           forth
           severall
           Boats
           ,
           with
           Musketeers
           to
           take
           the
           Barke
           ,
           which
           they
           did
           ,
           after
           some
           resistance
           ,
           and
           some
           few
           slain
           on
           both
           side
           ,
           
           and
           so
           brought
           it
           safely
           into
           Plymouth
           ,
           to
           be
           made
           use
           of
           for
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           November
           the
           24.
           we
           also
           received
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Gloucestershire
           of
           a
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemie
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           which
           also
           was
           confirmed
           by
           another
           Letter
           ,
           especially
           from
           Malmsbury
           ,
           the
           substance
           whereof
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
           That
           upon
           occasion
           of
           planting
           and
           fortifying
           a
           Garrison
           for
           the
           Parliaments
           partie
           by
           renowned
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           the
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Governour
           of
           Gloucester
           ,
           at
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Fred.
          
           
           
             Thynnes
             House
             ,
             at
             Kempsford
          
           ,
           in
           that
           Countie
           ;
           the
           Enemy
           belonging
           to
           Rad-Court
           and
           Farringdon
           ,
           being
           enraged
           at
           it
           ,
           and
           much
           offended
           that
           they
           should
           have
           a
           troublesome
           neighbour
           so
           neere
           them
           ,
           to
           straighten
           and
           curb
           their
           former
           accustomed
           excursions
           into
           the
           Countrie
           for
           contribution-money
           and
           plunder
           :
           They
           therefore
           came
           forth
           with
           a
           party
           of
           about
           30.
           horse
           to
           impede
           and
           disturbe
           their
           workes
           begun
           .
           Whereupon
           Captaine
           Moore
           (
           who
           had
           the
           Command
           of
           Malmsbury
           foot
           ,
           left
           at
           Letch-lad
           by
           Colonell
           Morgan
           )
           drew
           out
           60.
           
           Musketeers
           ,
           with
           which
           he
           bravely
           flankt
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           slew
           2.
           of
           them
           ,
           shot
           their
           Captaine
           in
           the
           thigh
           ,
           and
           so
           made
           retreat
           ;
           but
           this
           their
           Commander
           swore
           in
           a
           rage
           ,
           that
           they
           would
           ere
           long
           be
           avenged
           upon
           our
           forces
           ,
           and
           thereupon
           they
           presently
           fetched
           in
           unto
           them
           Major
           Duet
           (
           that
           French-Renegado
           and
           base
           apostate
           from
           the
           Parliaments
           service
           ,
           who
           ,
           since
           his
           defection
           ,
           had
           beene
           a
           Scourge
           and
           vexation
           to
           those
           parts
           ,
           though
           most
           Commonly
           with
           losse
           to
           himselfe
           )
           who
           came
           that
           very
           evening
           with
           100.
           foot
           and
           120.
           horse
           ,
           purposing
           to
           have
           surprised
           ours
           in
           their
           workes
           ,
           and
           now
           to
           be
           revenged
           on
           them
           ,
           for
           his
           friends
           former
           repulse
           ;
           but
           valiant
           and
           vigilant
           Captaine
           Moore
           timely
           discovered
           them
           ,
           sent
           out
           another
           partie
           of
           Musketters
           ,
           and
           the
           Gloucester-horse
           thereabout
           ,
           having
           taken
           the
           Alarm
           ,
           drew
           forth
           also
           to
           the
           Encounter
           ,
           set
           fiercely
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           
           put
           them
           to
           the
           rout
           ;
           pursued
           the
           chace
           ,
           mortally
           wounded
           Major
           Duet
           himselfe
           ,
           unhorst
           him
           ,
           threw
           him
           into
           the
           dire
           ,
           where
           ,
           within
           4
           or
           5
           houres
           after
           ,
           he
           was
           found
           dead
           (
           a
           just
           hand
           of
           God
           now
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           upon
           such
           a
           disloyall
           and
           faithlesse
           apostate
           from
           the
           honest
           Cause
           which
           he
           first
           undertooke
           )
           they
           also
           slew
           another
           Captain
           and
           20.
           
           more
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           tooke
           30.
           prisoners
           whereof
           one
           was
           a
           Corner
           ,
           and
           5.
           of
           the
           Kings
           Life-guard
           ,
           40.
           horse
           ,
           and
           60
           fire-armes
           ,
           And
           thu●
           
           having
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           (
           to
           whom
           alone
           be
           all
           the
           praise
           and
           glory
           thereof
           )
           chaced
           them
           close
           to
           Rad-cot-Bridge
           even
           almost
           to
           their
           very
           workes
           ,
           they
           returned
           victoriously
           safe
           to
           their
           Garrison
           ,
           without
           the
           lose
           of
           any
           one
           man
           of
           theirs
           slaine
           ,
           only
           2.
           or
           3.
           wounded
           ,
           but
           not
           mortally
           .
        
         
           Finally
           ,
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           November
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           put
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           most
           prudent
           and
           provident
           Parliamentarie-Statists
           ,
           for
           the
           more
           luculent
           and
           cleare
           manifestation
           of
           their
           hearts
           integrity
           to
           manage
           all
           matters
           for
           the
           greater
           honour
           of
           that
           great
           and
           supreame
           
             Court
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           
           and
           the
           fairer
           evidence
           of
           their
           own
           personall
           sincerity
           in
           and
           about
           the
           same
           ;
           to
           take
           into
           their
           serious
           debate
           ,
           the
           great
           prejudice
           which
           many
           have
           received
           by
           protection
           of
           
             Members
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           and
           their
           servants
           or
           attendants
           ,
           and
           therefore
           ,
           how
           the
           same
           might
           be
           remedied
           for
           the
           future
           .
           The
           result
           whereof
           came
           ,
           at
           last
           ,
           to
           this
           issue
           ,
           that
           they
           appointed
           a
           Committee
           of
           New
           elected
           Members
           ,
           who
           were
           to
           meet
           certaine
           dayes
           ,
           weekly
           ,
           with
           power
           to
           heare
           and
           examine
           complaints
           of
           such
           as
           have
           suffered
           in
           that
           nature
           .
           And
           also
           to
           receive
           such
           complaints
           as
           shall
           upon
           just
           ground
           be
           brought
           against
           any
           Member
           of
           Parliament
           for
           taking
           of
           Bribes
           or
           for
           any
           other
           act
           of
           injustice
           whatsoever
           .
           Certainely
           such
           acts
           of
           justice
           as
           these
           (
           especially
           being
           faithfully
           and
           effectually
           carryed
           on
           )
           will
           make
           this
           (
           already
           )
           most
           famous
           Parliament
           much
           more
           famous
           and
           illustrious
           to
           all
           posterity
           ,
           and
           cannot
           but
           most
           justly
           stop
           the
           mouths
           of
           all
           malicious-hearted
           Malignants
           and
           others
           who
           have
           or
           shall
           endevour
           injuriously
           to
           scandalize
           their
           honourable
           proceedings
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           now
           ,
           againe
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           let
           me
           desire
           thee
           to
           stay
           a
           while
           to
           make
           a
           most
           gratefull
           review
           ,
           &
           there
           in
           to
           admire
           the
           rare
           and
           remarkable
           Parliamentarie-mercies
           of
           this
           moneth
           also
           ,
           in
           the
           cleare
           and
           most
           demonstrative
           ratification
           of
           this
           admirable
           wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             still
             unconsumed
          
           ,
           
           and
           rarely
           kept
           and
           recovered
           from
           the
           many
           menaced
           distractions
           of
           it
           ,
           by
           the
           incessant
           assailant
           furious
           flames
           and
           conflagrations
           flashing
           continually
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           as
           hath
           beene
           most
           apparently
           seen
           and
           set
           forth
           ,
           both
           in
           the
           Parliaments
           provident
           care
           and
           Circumspection
           for
           the
           safety
           and
           welfare
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           and
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           
           in
           those
           two
           excellent
           Orders
           against
           Delinquents
           .
           
           In
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           Shelford-House
           ;
           And
           miserably
           taring
           in
           peeces
           of
           the
           Lord
           Digbies
           late
           scattered
           forces
           againe
           rallyed
           into
           a
           
           
           body
           .
           In
           the
           surrender
           of
           Abarashwait
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemie
           in
           Cardiganshire
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           power
           ;
           And
           the
           gratefull
           recordation
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           happie
           preservation
           from
           the
           malicious
           machinations
           ,
           of
           the
           plotting
           Enemies
           therof
           ,
           
           since
           the
           beginning
           of
           it
           to
           this
           present
           .
           In
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           
             Worton-Garrison
             ,
             Wiverton
          
           and
           Welbeck-house
           ;
           And
           the
           spontaneous
           falling
           off
           of
           all
           Glamorganshire
           from
           the
           Kings
           pernicious
           party
           .
           
           In
           the
           surrender
           of
           Bolton-Castle
           in
           the
           North
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           ;
           And
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Cannon-Froom
           ,
           and
           surprisall
           (
           then
           )
           of
           a
           notable
           Engine
           for
           batterie
           
           called
           ,
           a
           Sowe
           .
           In
           the
           notable
           defeate
           given
           to
           the
           Lord
           Ashton
           and
           his
           forces
           ,
           where
           himselfe
           was
           slaine
           .
           And
           the
           brave
           prize
           taken
           at
           Sea
           from
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           by
           Plymouth
           Garrison
           .
           
           In
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           Major
           Duet
           ,
           that
           French
           renegado
           
           and
           base
           Apostate
           ,
           where
           he
           himselfe
           was
           slaine
           .
           And
           lastly
           ,
           In
           the
           remarkable
           testimonie
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           integrity
           ,
           shining
           forth
           in
           that
           excellent
           order
           of
           theirs
           against
           Parliaments
           protections
           and
           taking
           of
           bribes
           .
           All
           which
           graciously
           and
           gratefully
           considered
           can
           amount
           to
           no
           lesse
           ,
           than
           a
           most
           cordiall
           and
           comfortable
           acknowledgement
           and
           confession
           of
           the
           Lords
           unchangeable
           free
           grace
           and
           unexhaustible
           bounty
           to
           us
           his
           most
           unworthy
           people
           of
           England
           ,
           even
           to
           admiration
           and
           astonishment
           to
           all
           our
           neighbour
           Nations
           round
           about
           us
           ;
           And
           that
           therefore
           they
           may
           and
           must
           most
           justly
           cause
           ,
           yea
           compellus
           ,
           with
           thankfull
           thoughts
           ,
           
           hearts
           and
           tongues
           to
           confesse
           and
           say
           with
           holy
           
             David
             ,
             Through
             the
             Lord
             alone
             we
             have
             done
             thus
             valiantly
             ,
             and
             he
             it
             is
             that
             ●ath
             thus
             graciously
             and
             gloriously
             trod
             downe
             our
             Enemies
             .
          
           
           Yea
           ,
           
             He
             it
             is
             that
             hath
             bidden
             us
             not
             to
             be
             afraid
             of
             our
             most
             potent
             or
             politick
             Enemies
             ,
             since
             he
             is
             with
             us
             ;
             and
             that
             we
             should
             not
             be
             dismayed
             ,
             because
             he
             is
             our
             God
             and
             mightie
             defence
             ,
             who
             thus
             hath
             strengthned
             us
             ,
             holpen
             and
             upheld
             us
             ,
             with
             the
             right
             hand
             of
             his
             power
             and
             righteousnesse
             .
             And
             now
          
           (
           therefore
           )
           behold
           (
           and
           beholding
           ,
           O
           admire
           it
           )
           
             all
             those
             ▪
             that
             were
             incensed
             against
             us
             are
             ashamed
             and
             confounded
             ;
             they
             are
             even
             become
             as
             nothing
             and
             they
             that
             stubbornly
             strove
             with
             us
             are
             mightily
             destroyed
             and
             perish
             before
             us
             .
          
           
           
             O
             ,
             then
             ,
             what
             shall
             we
             returne
             to
             the
             Lord
             for
             all
             these
             great
             and
             amazing
             mercies
             to
             us
             ?
             O
             what
             are
             we
             able
             to
             repay
             to
             our
             God
             for
             all
             these
             free
             and
             utterly
             undeserved
             favours
             thus
             copiously
             confered
             upon
             us
             ?
             O
             let
             us
             all
             faithfully
             and
             thank
             fully
             take
             the
             Cup
             of
             Salvation
             and
             praise
             the
             name
             of
             the
             Lord
             our
             God
             ,
             and
             readily
             and
             really
             pay
             our
             vowes
             to
             this
             wonder-working
             God
             of
             our
             Salvation
             .
          
        
         
         
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           to
           the
           yet
           farther
           progresse
           of
           the
           contemplation
           and
           admiration
           of
           the
           continued
           wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
          
           ,
           
           nay
           rather
           ,
           more
           and
           more
           dressed
           and
           made
           to
           flourish
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           flames
           of
           this
           Moneth
           also
           of
           December
           ,
           1645.
           
           And
           here
           we
           shall
           first
           begin
           with
           some
           of
           our
           loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotlands
           actions
           about
           Newarke
           ,
           whether
           they
           being
           now
           come
           in
           to
           our
           assistance
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           considerable
           Army
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           to
           help
           to
           besiege
           this
           stubborne
           ,
           rebellious
           ,
           and
           very
           pernicious
           Towne
           ,
           to
           bring
           it
           under
           the
           Parliaments
           obedience
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           beginning
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           
           the
           
             Scottish
             Commissioners
          
           received
           Letters
           from
           his
           
             Excellency
             ,
             Generall
             Lesley
             ,
             Earle
             of
             Leven
             ,
          
           fully
           informing
           the
           particulars
           of
           his
           taking
           of
           
             Muschamp
             Bridge
          
           ,
           by
           his
           Forces
           ,
           viz.
           That
           about
           the
           6
           of
           November
           last
           ,
           his
           Army
           being
           advanced
           within
           about
           a
           mile
           or
           two
           of
           Newark
           ,
           the
           Generall
           caused
           a
           Line
           to
           be
           drawne
           close
           to
           Muschamp-Bridge
           ,
           and
           there
           placed
           some
           Musketteers
           ,
           intending
           to
           crosse
           the
           River
           and
           storme
           the
           Fort
           upon
           the
           other
           side
           ;
           but
           the
           Enemy
           apprehending
           the
           designe
           ,
           resolved
           to
           cut
           off
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           and
           upon
           the
           28
           in
           the
           morning
           before
           breake
           of
           day
           ,
           they
           sallyed
           out
           upon
           the
           Scots
           ,
           and
           attempted
           the
           cutting
           off
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           but
           were
           most
           resolutely
           and
           bravely
           beaten
           from
           it
           by
           the
           Muketeers
           with
           little
           losse
           to
           our
           friends
           ,
           which
           the
           Enemy
           perceiving
           ,
           set
           fire
           to
           the
           Draw-Bridge
           ,
           but
           the
           Scots
           falling
           stoutly
           on
           them
           againe
           ,
           beat
           them
           back
           ,
           and
           very
           closely
           pursued
           them
           ,
           and
           made
           them
           forsake
           all
           their
           Works
           ,
           and
           so
           our
           valiant
           Brethren
           became
           masters
           both
           of
           the
           Bridge
           and
           strong
           Fort
           ,
           and
           now
           have
           very
           closely
           besieged
           that
           part
           of
           the
           Towne
           .
           Upon
           the
           reading
           of
           which
           Letter
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           thanks
           of
           the
           Houses
           were
           returned
           to
           the
           
             Scottish
             Commissioners
          
           ,
           and
           a
           vote
           passed
           ,
           
             That
             his
             Excellency
             Generall
          
           Lesley
           ,
           
             for
             the
             better
             and
             more
             orderly
             managing
             of
             the
             Siege
             against
          
           Newarke
           ,
           
           
             should
             command
             in
             chiefe
             all
             the
             Forces
             ,
             as
             well
          
           English
           as
           Scottish
           ,
           before
           Newarke
           .
           Which
           Vote
           was
           fully
           and
           freely
           assented
           unto
           by
           both
           Houses
           of
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ,
           where
           now
           we
           will
           leave
           them
           till
           another
           opportunity
           ,
           with
           our
           prayers
           for
           their
           prosperity
           in
           this
           great
           work
           and
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           fourth
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           a
           Letter
           ,
           Petition
           ,
           and
           Declaration
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Brecknock
           in
           Wales
           ,
           was
           presented
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           and
           there
           read
           ,
           declaring
           their
           firme
           resolutions
           to
           comply
           with
           ,
           and
           wholly
           to
           submit
           unto
           the
           commands
           
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           
           which
           Declaration
           ,
           bearing
           date
           Novemb
           .
           23.
           1645.
           for
           the
           fulnesse
           and
           excellency
           thereof
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           inserted
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ;
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           WE
           the
           Gentry
           and
           Inhabitants
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Brecknock
           ,
           whose
           names
           are
           subscribed
           ,
           do
           declare
           and
           professe
           ,
           That
           we
           are
           fully
           satisfied
           in
           conscience
           ,
           that
           the
           two
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           now
           sitting
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           are
           the
           true
           and
           undoubted
           lawfull
           Parliament
           of
           England
           ,
           and
           the
           supreme
           Court
           of
           Judicature
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ;
           To
           whose
           judgement
           and
           determination
           we
           do
           and
           will
           in
           conscience
           of
           our
           Loyalty
           ,
           and
           not
           by
           terrour
           or
           constraint
           ,
           submit
           our selves
           ,
           our
           lives
           and
           fortunes
           .
        
         
           We
           are
           also
           perswaded
           and
           confesse
           ,
           That
           the
           Armes
           taken
           up
           and
           continued
           by
           authority
           of
           Parliament
           in
           this
           defensive
           Warre
           ,
           are
           raised
           and
           continued
           in
           their
           owne
           just
           defence
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           just
           defence
           of
           the
           Protestant
           Religion
           ,
           the
           Person
           and
           Honour
           of
           the
           Kings
           Majesty
           ,
           the
           Priviledges
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           liberty
           of
           the
           Subject
           ;
           And
           that
           the
           Forces
           raised
           or
           to
           be
           raised
           within
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           England
           ,
           or
           Dominion
           of
           Wales
           ,
           without
           their
           consent
           ,
           are
           raised
           and
           imployed
           for
           destruction
           of
           Parliaments
           ,
           fomenting
           and
           establishing
           Popery
           ,
           Prelacy
           ,
           and
           an
           illegall
           Arbitrary
           Government
           .
        
         
           In
           apprehension
           whereof
           ,
           we
           do
           unanimously
           resolve
           ,
           and
           firmly
           ingage
           ,
           and
           undertake
           that
           we
           ,
           with
           all
           persons
           under
           our
           power
           and
           command
           ,
           will
           from
           henceforward
           ,
           to
           the
           extreamest
           hazard
           of
           our
           lives
           and
           fortunes
           ,
           adhere
           to
           ,
           and
           assist
           the
           Forces
           raised
           or
           to
           be
           raised
           by
           authority
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           against
           all
           other
           Forces
           raised
           or
           to
           be
           raised
           against
           them
           ,
           or
           without
           their
           consent
           ;
           and
           we
           shall
           willingly
           and
           cheerfully
           joyn
           with
           Maior
           Generall
           Laughorne
           ,
           and
           those
           three
           associated
           Counties
           whereof
           he
           is
           Maior
           Generall
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           County
           of
           Glamorgan
           ,
           with
           whom
           we
           are
           already
           associated
           ;
           and
           contribute
           our
           utmost
           assistance
           and
           endeavours
           proportionably
           to
           the
           said
           respective
           Counties
           ,
           in
           such
           way
           as
           Maior
           Generall
           Laughorn
           shall
           thinke
           fit
           ,
           and
           meetest
           for
           the
           Service
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           from
           this
           resolution
           and
           engagement
           we
           shall
           not
           swerve
           or
           recead
           ,
           by
           adhering
           to
           the
           contrary
           party
           ,
           or
           imbra●ing
           a
           detestable
           neutrality
           ,
           either
           by
           perswasion
           dread
           ,
           or
           any
           other
           motive
           whatsoever
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           reading
           and
           debate
           of
           this
           Declaration
           and
           the
           other
           Pape●s
           from
           the
           County
           of
           Brecknock
           ,
           it
           was
           referred
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           Gloucester
           to
           draw
           a
           Letter
           in
           answer
           to
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           
           informe
           them
           how
           that
           the
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           had
           granted
           their
           requests
           ,
           and
           do
           cheerfully
           accept
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           commend
           their
           submission
           and
           declarative
           resolutions
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           &c.
           
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           sixth
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           there
           came
           Letters
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           certainly
           signifying
           the
           surrenner
           of
           Latham
           House
           in
           Lancashire
           ,
           a
           strong
           and
           pernicious
           Garrison
           which
           had
           much
           infested
           that
           County
           ,
           which
           ,
           having
           been
           the
           busie
           ,
           yet
           cowardly
           Earle
           of
           Darbies
           House
           ,
           had
           been
           held
           and
           maintained
           against
           the
           Parliaments
           Forces
           for
           the
           space
           of
           two
           yeares
           at
           least
           ,
           by
           the
           Countesse
           of
           Darby
           ,
           (
           the
           said
           Earles
           Lady
           )
           that
           stout
           Virago
           ,
           who
           proved
           the
           better
           Souldier
           of
           the
           two
           ,
           and
           had
           so
           long
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           bravely
           maintained
           the
           same
           against
           us
           ,
           and
           was
           now
           enforced
           to
           yeeld
           it
           up
           onely
           for
           want
           of
           bread
           and
           drinke
           ,
           for
           they
           had
           above
           sixe
           weekes
           drunke
           nothing
           but
           water
           ,
           but
           had
           store
           enough
           of
           other
           provisions
           ,
           and
           about
           200.
           
           Common
           Souldiers
           .
           
           The
           Governour
           alone
           was
           to
           depart
           with
           his
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           and
           ten
           pounds
           in
           money
           ;
           the
           Officers
           above
           the
           degree
           of
           a
           Lieutenant
           ,
           only
           with
           their
           Swords
           :
           All
           the
           rest
           onely
           with
           staves
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           and
           to
           depart
           to
           the
           Kings
           next
           Garrison
           ,
           or
           home
           to
           their
           houses
           if
           they
           pleased
           ,
           and
           the
           House
           ,
           with
           all
           therein
           ,
           Ordnance
           ,
           Armes
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           to
           be
           delivered
           up
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           In
           which
           there
           was
           taken
           eight
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           six
           Murtherers
           ,
           500
           Arms
           ,
           with
           store
           of
           other
           Provisions
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           with
           great
           plenty
           of
           rich
           prizes
           and
           pillage
           .
           By
           the
           reducing
           of
           this
           House
           ,
           the
           whole
           County
           of
           Lancashire
           is
           now
           totally
           set
           at
           liberty
           ,
           and
           cleared
           of
           all
           its
           Enemies
           ;
           and
           Colonell
           B●oth
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           Forces
           which
           lay
           before
           it
           ,
           advanced
           thence
           toward
           Chester
           to
           joyne
           with
           Sir
           
             William
             Breretons
          
           Forces
           before
           Westchester
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           eighth
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           we
           also
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Forces
           had
           taken
           in
           Fulford
           House
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           also
           of
           the
           Enemies
           on
           the
           other
           side
           of
           Exeter
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           therein
           .
           
           By
           the
           taking
           of
           which
           Garrison
           the
           way
           was
           made
           fully
           open
           to
           Plymouth
           ,
           so
           that
           our
           Army
           there
           had
           a
           free
           passage
           to
           advance
           for
           their
           relief
           ,
           which
           not
           long
           after
           was
           also
           happily
           effected
           ,
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           more
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           about
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           Letters
           were
           read
           in
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           both
           from
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           and
           
           Colonell
           Birch
           ,
           fully
           relating
           the
           particulars
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Hereford
           ;
           the
           substance
           of
           both
           which
           Letters
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           unquestionable
           information
           whereof
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           full
           satisfaction
           therein
           ,
           set
           downe
           a
           true
           and
           exact
           Narration
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           Colonell
           Birch
           having
           been
           not
           long
           before
           in
           London
           ,
           
           was
           by
           Order
           from
           the
           
             Committee
             of
             both
             Kingdomes
          
           ,
           sent
           post
           to
           his
           Forces
           at
           Bristoll
           ,
           for
           the
           effecting
           of
           some
           designe
           against
           the
           City
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           (
           which
           ever
           since
           our
           Brethren
           the
           Scots
           raised
           their
           siege
           thence
           ,
           was
           growne
           very
           jocond
           ,
           proud
           and
           secure
           of
           all
           danger
           )
           from
           thence
           he
           marched
           to
           Gloucester
           ,
           to
           advise
           with
           Colonell
           Morgan
           about
           the
           designe
           ,
           but
           finding
           the
           way
           ,
           which
           was
           at
           first
           intended
           ,
           altogether
           frustrate
           ,
           and
           the
           Governour
           of
           Gloucester
           at
           that
           time
           not
           very
           well
           ,
           Colonell
           Birch
           went
           with
           Sir
           
             John
             Bridges
          
           neer
           to
           Hereford
           ,
           and
           sent
           for
           thither
           two
           Gentlemen
           with
           whom
           Sir
           John
           had
           treated
           before
           about
           matters
           tending
           to
           this
           businesse
           ,
           who
           were
           then
           out
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           fearing
           to
           come
           into
           the
           Town
           ;
           and
           there
           Colonell
           Birch
           was
           fully
           satisfied
           concerning
           the
           Enemies
           supine
           security
           ,
           and
           the
           apparent
           negligence
           of
           the
           Guards
           of
           the
           Towne
           ,
           being
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           most
           fearlesse
           of
           any
           approaching
           danger
           to
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           Colonell
           Birch
           consulting
           againe
           with
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           whom
           now
           he
           found
           in
           perfect
           health
           ,
           and
           most
           active
           to
           promote
           the
           worke
           ;
           
           presently
           Colonell
           Morgan
           provided
           about
           1100
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           to
           joyne
           with
           Colonell
           Birches
           900
           Foot
           ,
           and
           his
           own
           Troop
           ,
           being
           about
           50
           more
           Horse
           ,
           which
           were
           quartered
           about
           Gloucester
           ,
           to
           be
           ready
           at
           an
           houres
           warning
           ,
           whensoever
           they
           should
           be
           called
           ,
           and
           ordered
           to
           furnish
           themselves
           with
           knap-sacks
           and
           provisions
           for
           a
           long
           march
           ;
           and
           so
           about
           
             Munday
             ,
             Decemb.
          
           15.
           they
           began
           to
           march
           from
           Gloucester
           ,
           at
           which
           time
           ,
           the
           snow
           being
           almost
           knee
           deep
           ,
           they
           were
           constrained
           to
           march
           in
           file
           one
           by
           one
           ,
           both
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           keep
           one
           track
           ,
           intending
           to
           reach
           to
           Hereford
           that
           night
           ;
           but
           ,
           
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           snow
           was
           so
           deep
           ,
           and
           the
           weather
           so
           extream
           cold
           ,
           that
           the
           Foot
           Souldiers
           had
           a
           very
           hard
           march
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           three
           of
           them
           died
           by
           the
           way
           ,
           the
           Foot
           being
           to
           beat
           their
           way
           thorow
           the
           snow
           .
           Here
           Colonell
           Morgan
           and
           Colonell
           Birch
           were
           constrained
           to
           make
           an
           hault
           before
           they
           had
           marched
           within
           six
           miles
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           but
           their
           forlorne
           hope
           had
           marched
           
           within
           two
           miles
           thereof
           ,
           and
           were
           so
           neer
           ingagement
           ,
           that
           they
           came
           not
           off
           without
           some
           difficulty
           :
           But
           the
           two
           gallant
           Commanders
           finding
           that
           they
           were
           discovered
           (
           the
           better
           to
           colour
           their
           businesse
           )
           marched
           back
           halfe
           way
           to
           Gloucester
           with
           part
           of
           their
           foot
           ,
           and
           lodged
           them
           at
           Ledburie
           ,
           10.
           or
           12.
           miles
           from
           Hereford
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           their
           horse
           marched
           almost
           to
           Gloucester
           .
           After
           which
           ,
           having
           rested
           their
           foot
           (
           and
           the
           Enemie
           now
           conceiving
           that
           they
           were
           marcht
           back
           and
           quite
           gone
           )
           suddainly
           ,
           on
           
             Wednesday
             ,
             December
          
           the
           17.
           about
           9.
           of
           the
           clock
           they
           marcht
           againe
           toward
           Hereford
           ,
           
           the
           same
           way
           and
           in
           files
           ,
           as
           before
           ,
           and
           came
           by
           midnight
           within
           twice
           Musket-shot
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           and
           there
           rested
           the
           whole
           body
           of
           the
           Armie
           ,
           being
           2000.
           
           Horse
           and
           foot
           effective
           .
           Now
           here
           I
           must
           remember
           you
           ,
           that
           Colonell
           Birch
           ,
           as
           you
           heard
           before
           ,
           had
           been
           in
           these
           parts
           4.
           or
           5.
           dayes
           before
           to
           lay
           the
           designe
           ,
           and
           to
           view
           the
           ground
           with
           those
           worthie
           Gentlemen
           fore
           mentioned
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Bridges
          
           and
           the
           others
           ;
           At
           which
           time
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           put
           an
           excellent
           prize
           and
           oportunity
           into
           their
           hands
           ,
           which
           they
           accordingly
           ,
           (
           by
           Gods
           assistance
           )
           wisely
           made
           an
           excellent
           improve
           ment
           of
           ,
           and
           which
           tooke
           also
           most
           answerably
           .
           For
           about
           that
           time
           Scudamore
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           Hereford
           had
           sent
           out
           a
           warrant
           under
           his
           owne
           hand
           to
           the
           
             High
             Constable
          
           of
           an
           adjacent
           Towne
           for
           Labourers
           to
           be
           sent
           into
           Hereford
           ,
           to
           breake
           the
           ice
           about
           the
           City
           ;
           now
           this
           warrant
           they
           had
           happily
           laid
           hould
           on
           ,
           and
           taken
           ,
           from
           the
           high-Constable
           ,
           the
           substance
           of
           which
           warrant
           was
           thus
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   THese
                   are
                   straightly
                   to
                   Charge
                   and
                   Command
                   you
                   to
                   send
                   to
                   my
                   Garrison
                   at
                   Hereford
                   out
                   of
                   your
                   hundred
                   ,
                   
                   a
                   hundreth
                   able
                   men
                   ,
                   with
                   spades
                   ,
                   Shovells
                   ,
                   Pickaxes
                   ,
                   and
                   other
                   necessaries
                   fit
                   for
                   Pi●ners
                   ,
                   for
                   his
                   Majesties
                   Service
                   ,
                   whereof
                   you
                   are
                   not
                   to
                   saile
                   ,
                   as
                   you
                   will
                   answer
                   the
                   contrary
                   ,
                   at
                   your
                   utmost
                   perill
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     Barnabas
                     Scudamore
                  
                   Given
                   under
                   my
                   hand
                   
                     this
                     14.
                     of
                     Decemb.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Now
           the
           Governour
           of
           
             Gloucesters
             Secretarie
          
           had
           made
           a
           returne
           to
           this
           warrant
           ,
           as
           from
           the
           high
           Constable
           of
           the
           hundred
           ,
           expressing
           ;
           
             That
             he
             had
             now
             sent
             the
             Constable
             of
             such
             a
             Towne
             with
             6.
             men
             to
             worke
             ,
             the
             rest
             were
             to
             follow
             .
          
           And
           upon
           this
           ground
           Colonel
           
           Birch
           had
           plotted
           and
           contrived
           the
           worke
           as
           followeth
           ;
           
           He
           had
           provided
           6.
           faithfull
           and
           resolute
           men
           ,
           in
           the
           forme
           of
           Labourers
           ,
           and
           one
           more
           with
           them
           (
           a
           stout
           and
           resolute
           Livetenant
           )
           to
           be
           as
           a
           Constable
           with
           this
           warrant
           to
           bring
           thos●
           his
           Townesmen
           to
           worke
           in
           the
           City
           ;
           To
           whom
           (
           for
           their
           present
           encouragement
           )
           he
           had
           given
           a
           good
           summe
           of
           money
           in
           hand
           and
           had
           promised
           them
           a
           larger
           reward
           on
           their
           faithfull
           performance
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           they
           all
           did
           ,
           as
           now
           you
           shall
           heare
           .
           These
           6
           men
           and
           their
           Constable
           ,
           together
           with
           150.
           firelocks
           ,
           in
           the
           darke
           of
           the
           night
           ,
           lodged
           neere
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           City
           in
           one
           of
           the
           burnt
           houses
           ,
           within
           Pistoll
           shot
           of
           the
           bridge
           ,
           even
           as
           neere
           as
           the
           ground
           would
           possibly
           admit
           ;
           In
           all
           which
           time
           ,
           ours
           with
           carefull
           Spies
           and
           Scouts
           kept
           back
           all
           intelligence
           from
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           So
           that
           they
           never
           discovered
           or
           suspected
           us
           ,
           after
           our
           first
           retreat
           toward
           
             Gloucester
             ▪
          
           Now
           I
           say
           ,
           these
           Firelockes
           ,
           were
           for
           the
           better
           managing
           of
           the
           businesse
           ,
           left
           to
           Colonell
           Birches
           Leiutenant
           Colonell
           Hammond
           ;
           who
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           carryed
           the
           businesse
           bravely
           and
           behaved
           himselfe
           most
           gallantly
           therein
           ;
           and
           the
           maine
           body
           of
           foot
           ,
           Colonell
           Birch
           himselfe
           led
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Morgan
           the
           horse
           ,
           but
           the
           forlorn
           hope
           of
           horse
           ,
           which
           were
           first
           to
           enter
           ,
           was
           Commanded
           by
           brave
           Captaine
           Temple
           .
           These
           things
           being
           thus
           designed
           ,
           in
           the
           morning
           after
           that
           the
           trevalley
           was
           beaten
           ,
           and
           upon
           the
           first
           letting-downe
           of
           the
           draw-bridge
           ,
           
           3.
           men
           came
           out
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           not
           discerning
           any
           body
           (
           the
           Firelocks
           lay
           so
           close
           )
           and
           now
           the
           Constable
           ,
           with
           a
           hedgebill
           on
           his
           shoulder
           and
           the
           other
           6.
           
           Souldiers
           ,
           like
           homely
           Countrie
           Labourers
           ,
           with
           spades
           and
           Mattocks
           ,
           came
           forth
           to
           their
           worke
           ;
           and
           the
           3.
           foresaid
           men
           went
           along
           on
           their
           way
           ,
           seeing
           none
           else
           ,
           till
           they
           came
           beyond
           the
           hill
           ,
           and
           then
           perceiving
           our
           men
           ,
           they
           spake
           pretty
           loud
           to
           themselves
           ,
           
             What
             doe
             all
             these
             men
             here
             ?
          
           Whereupon
           they
           were
           instantly
           surprized
           and
           snapt-up
           ,
           and
           so
           could
           not
           stir
           back
           to
           give
           any
           notice
           of
           ought
           they
           saw
           .
           And
           now
           the
           Constable
           and
           〈◊〉
           Labourers
           were
           come
           to
           the
           Draw-bridge
           ,
           where
           the
           guard
           began
           to
           examine
           them
           ;
           The
           Constable
           told
           the
           Centinell
           ,
           that
           he
           was
           come
           to
           doe
           his
           worke
           with
           those
           workmen
           according
           to
           his
           warrant
           from
           the
           Governour
           ,
           which
           they
           presently
           desired
           to
           see
           ;
           the
           Constable
           shewed
           it
           him
           ,
           and
           so
           he
           and
           the
           rest
           looking
           on
           it
           ,
           to
           read
           it
           ,
           the
           6.
           men
           came
           close
           to
           them
           ,
           and
           were
           now
           on
           the
           top
           of
           the
           bridge
           ,
           and
           as
           they
           were
           reading
           the
           warrant
           
           the
           Constable
           with
           his
           hedge-●ill
           knockt
           down
           the
           Centinell
           who
           instantly
           fell
           down
           dead
           at
           his
           feet
           ,
           
           the
           other
           Labourers
           killed
           2.
           more
           of
           them
           and
           so
           all
           these
           7.
           kept
           the
           others
           in
           play
           bus●ing
           at
           the
           Bridge
           ,
           to
           over
           master
           them
           ,
           all
           which
           Leiutenant
           Colonell
           Hammond
           seeing
           who
           stood
           on
           the
           top
           of
           the
           hill
           to
           watch
           the
           Event
           ,
           
           and
           so
           gave
           the
           signe
           to
           all
           the
           Firelocks
           ,
           by
           houlding
           up
           and
           shaking
           his
           Hat
           unto
           them
           ,
           even
           all
           the
           150.
           that
           lay
           coucht
           in
           the
           house
           ;
           whereupon
           ,
           out
           they
           all
           rushed
           ,
           and
           came
           speedily
           ,
           but
           yet
           orderly
           to
           the
           Bridge
           where
           they
           found
           the
           Constable
           and
           his
           Labourers
           ,
           close
           at
           their
           work
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           and
           so
           the
           Fire-locks
           making
           way
           for
           the
           horse
           ,
           and
           the
           horse
           close
           following
           them
           ,
           over
           the
           Bridge
           they
           got
           ,
           and
           into
           the
           Town
           they
           entred
           ,
           Captain●
           Temple
           and
           Sir
           
             John
             Bridges
          
           marched
           on
           in
           the
           forlorn
           hope
           of
           horse
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Colonell
           Hammond
           with
           the
           forlorn
           hope
           of
           Firelocks
           ,
           and
           Captaine
           Aldern
           with
           the
           reserve
           of
           foot
           ;
           and
           thus
           I
           say
           ,
           they
           entred
           bravely
           ;
           Captaine
           Temple
           with
           his
           horse-troope
           doing
           speciall
           good
           service
           ,
           making
           his
           way
           to
           the
           mainguard
           ,
           where
           his
           horse
           was
           shot
           under
           him
           ,
           and
           he
           fought
           so
           stoutly
           that
           his
           sword
           also
           was
           broken
           in
           his
           hand
           to
           the
           very
           hilt
           ,
           and
           three
           of
           his
           Troopers
           onely
           being
           slaine
           ,
           which
           was
           all
           the
           losse
           that
           we
           sustained
           of
           our
           men
           in
           this
           whole
           worke
           and
           some
           wounded
           .
           The
           Commanders
           both
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           ,
           I
           meane
           especially
           both
           Colonell
           Morgan
           and
           Colonell
           Birch
           ,
           did
           most
           excellent
           service
           ,
           from
           the
           first
           to
           the
           last
           of
           this
           brave
           service
           ,
           and
           so
           did
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           ,
           and
           went
           on
           so
           gallantly
           and
           undauntedly
           (
           notwithstanding
           that
           they
           and
           their
           Souldiers
           had
           layen
           out
           all
           that
           cold
           night
           )
           that
           they
           quickly
           seized
           on
           all
           the
           guards
           ,
           
           insomuch
           that
           at
           last
           many
           of
           the
           Enemie
           had
           got
           through
           the
           market
           place
           up
           to
           their
           chambers
           ,
           and
           thence
           discharged
           their
           Muskets
           and
           Pistolls
           upon
           our
           men
           (
           and
           many
           of
           the
           Malignant
           Townesmen
           did
           the
           like
           out
           of
           their
           windowes
           )
           which
           so
           enraged
           our
           men
           that
           they
           slew
           8.
           in
           the
           streets
           ;
           but
           when
           the
           Enemie
           saw
           our
           men
           come
           in
           so
           fast
           and
           in
           great
           numbers
           ,
           they
           cryed
           out
           for
           quarter
           .
           By
           this
           meanes
           the
           Souldiers
           fell
           to●●●●ndering
           and
           rifling
           ,
           and
           tooke
           what
           they
           could
           catch
           ,
           from
           which
           the
           Governour
           of
           Gloucester
           Colonell
           Morgan
           could
           by
           no
           meanes
           restraine
           them
           ,
           for
           they
           accounted
           all
           their
           own
           in
           regard
           they
           entred
           the
           City
           by
           an
           ouslat
           and
           had
           so
           much
           opposition
           ;
           And
           thus
           by
           12.
           of
           the
           clocke
           that
           
           night
           they
           had
           fully
           got
           the
           whole
           City
           and
           taken
           most
           of
           their
           prisoners
           .
           This
           mercie
           was
           wonderfull
           unto
           us
           let
           the
           Lord
           have
           all
           the
           honour
           and
           praise
           thereof
           ,
           who
           made
           in
           so
           succesfull
           unto
           us
           in
           all
           the
           particulars
           of
           it
           from
           the
           first
           to
           the
           last
           .
        
         
           
             A
             List
             of
             the
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             thus
             taken
             in
             Hereford
             ,
             by
             Collell
             Morgan
             ,
             Governour
             of
             Gloucester
             ,
             and
             Colonell
             Birch
             ,
             now
             made
             Governour
             of
             Hereford
             .
          
           THe
           Lord
           Brudenell
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           by
           name
           ,
           Doctor
           Cooke
           ,
           Sir
           
             Fra.
             Howard
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Marmaduke
             Floyd
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Beding-field
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Walter
             Blunt
          
           ,
           and
           2.
           
           more
           of
           the
           Blunts
           ,
           both
           Knights
           also
           and
           Papists
           ,
           Sir
           
             Rich.
             Kennish
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Weston
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Lunsford
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             George
             Vaugham
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Gyles
             Mumpessons
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Stepney
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Fra.
             Lloyd
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Philip
             Jones
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Edw.
             Morgan
          
           Sir
           
             Nicholas
             Throgmorton
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Richard
             Basset
             ▪
          
           
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Spiller
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Roger
             Bodingham
          
           ,
           Lievtenant
           Colonell
           Price
           ,
           Leivtenant
           Col.
           Jones
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Lewes
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Tooley
           ,
           
           and
           Lievtenant
           Colonell
           Jefferies
           ;
           Major
           
             Mathewes
             ▪
          
           and
           Major
           Sayer
           ,
           Major
           Lewis
           ,
           Major
           Roberts
           ,
           
           Major
           Price
           ;
           and
           also
           
             Judge
             Jenkins
          
           .
           Captaines
           ,
           9.
           
           Secretarie
           
             Barnes
             ;
             4.
             
             Leivtenants
             3.
             
             Cornets
          
           one
           Ensigne
           ,
           one
           Quarter-master
           ;
           one
           
             Commissarie
             2.
             
             Gentelmen
          
           of
           worth
           and
           quality
           ,
           besides
           Mounseiur
           
             Peter
             Morlet
             ,
             French
          
           Gent.
           3.
           
           Chirurgeons
           ;
           together
           with
           many
           other
           Officers
           and
           Troopers
           of
           worth
           and
           quality
           ;
           and
           by
           the
           relation
           of
           the
           Townesmen
           ,
           there
           were
           at
           least
           2000.
           
           Papists
           of
           all
           conditions
           then
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           who
           had
           fled
           hither
           for
           their
           security
           ,
           since
           the
           taking
           of
           Chepstow
           and
           other
           places
           there
           abouts
           .
           We
           tooke
           there
           also
           12.
           peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           but
           as
           for
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Magazine
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           there
           was
           not
           then
           a
           full
           account
           given
           thereof
           it
           being
           then
           so
           scattered
           and
           disperst
           in
           the
           Towne
           .
        
         
           Of
           what
           consequence
           this
           Towne
           is
           unto
           us
           ,
           may
           appeare
           in
           that
           the
           whole
           Countie
           of
           Hereford
           is
           (
           by
           thus
           obtaining
           of
           this
           City
           )
           brought
           into
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           ●arliament
           ;
           
           and
           not
           onely
           so
           ,
           but
           all
           South-Wales
           ,
           and
           a
           good
           Omen
           for
           the
           reducing
           of
           
             Ragland
             Castle
          
           ,
           all
           provisions
           and
           intercourse
           being
           stopped
           out
           of
           Wales
           also
           to
           Worcester
           and
           Ludlow
           ,
           and
           the
           Enemies
           of
           
           other
           Garrisons
           thereabout
           ,
           being
           by
           this
           meanes
           in
           a
           faire
           way
           of
           reduction
           ,
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           this
           next
           Spring
           ,
           by
           the
           gracious
           assistance
           of
           our
           good
           God.
           
        
         
           Colonell
           Morgans
           Secretary
           ,
           
           who
           first
           brought
           the
           intelligence
           of
           this
           so
           gallant
           peece
           of
           service
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           had
           50
           l.
           given
           him
           for
           his
           paines
           therein
           ;
           and
           Colonell
           Birches
           Messenger
           had
           20
           l.
           given
           to
           him
           also
           ,
           by
           Order
           from
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           the
           Parliament
           taking
           into
           serious
           consideration
           ,
           
           the
           extraordinary
           providence
           ,
           and
           unexpected
           (
           much
           more
           immerited
           )
           mercy
           of
           God
           ,
           in
           thus
           gaining
           this
           strong
           City
           ,
           and
           that
           with
           so
           little
           losse
           of
           blood
           ,
           made
           thereupon
           these
           severall
           Orders
           following
           :
        
         
           First
           ,
           
           That
           on
           the
           next
           Lords
           Day
           bounden
           thanks
           should
           be
           rendred
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           for
           this
           great
           mercy
           ,
           by
           the
           Ministers
           in
           their
           severall
           Congregations
           throughout
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           the
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           .
        
         
           Secondly
           ,
           
           That
           Colonell
           Birch
           should
           be
           Governour
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           and
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           to
           send
           him
           his
           Commission
           ,
           and
           that
           his
           Regiment
           should
           be
           recruited
           to
           1200
           men
           ,
           according
           to
           his
           own
           desire
           .
        
         
           Thirdly
           ,
           
           That
           6000
           l.
           should
           be
           charged
           on
           the
           Excize
           ,
           and
           forthwith
           paid
           in
           ,
           to
           be
           at
           the
           disposall
           of
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           ,
           for
           the
           payment
           of
           his
           Forces
           ,
           and
           to
           discharge
           his
           engagements
           to
           his
           Souldiers
           ,
           for
           their
           activity
           and
           fidelity
           in
           this
           designe
           .
        
         
           Fourthly
           ,
           
           That
           1600
           suits
           of
           cloathes
           ,
           knap-sacks
           ,
           shooes
           and
           stockings
           ,
           should
           be
           speedily
           sent
           to
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           of
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Gloucester
           ,
           that
           had
           so
           great
           a
           hand
           in
           the
           performance
           of
           this
           great
           and
           good
           service
           in
           thus
           taking
           of
           Hereford
           .
        
         
           And
           fifthly
           ▪
           
           and
           lastly
           ,
           The
           House
           of
           Commons
           religiously
           and
           piously
           considering
           this
           businesse
           to
           be
           the
           worke
           of
           God
           alone
           ,
           and
           that
           his
           hand
           was
           chiefly
           visible
           in
           it
           :
           They
           therefore
           to
           improve
           this
           mercy
           to
           Gods
           farther
           and
           future
           honour
           and
           glory
           ,
           tooke
           into
           their
           most
           serious
           consideration
           the
           setling
           of
           able
           and
           faithfull
           Preachers
           ,
           both
           in
           Gloucester
           and
           Hereford
           ,
           and
           for
           that
           purpose
           there
           was
           an
           Ordinance
           t●ice
           read
           and
           committed
           for
           the
           uniting
           of
           severall
           Churches
           in
           the
           City
           of
           Gloucester
           into
           one
           only
           Congregation
           ,
           and
           allowed
           among
           them
           300
           
             l.
             per
             
             annum
          
           ,
           
           to
           be
           paid
           to
           the
           respective
           Ministers
           of
           them
           ,
           out
           of
           the
           Revenues
           of
           the
           Dean
           and
           Chapter
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           a●d
           the
           disposall
           of
           them
           to
           be
           in
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Mayor
           ,
           Aldermen
           ,
           and
           Common-Councell
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           and
           the
           vacant
           meeting-places
           in
           the
           City
           to
           be
           set
           apart
           for
           a
           Library
           ,
           an
           English-Schoole
           ,
           a
           Magazine
           for
           Armes
           ,
           and
           other
           publique
           uses
           ,
           for
           the
           honour
           of
           that
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           City
           .
           Also
           ,
           that
           a
           confirmation
           should
           also
           be
           made
           of
           all
           the
           Lands
           ,
           Liberties
           ,
           and
           Franchises
           heretofore
           granted
           under
           the
           
             Great
             Seal
             of
             England
          
           ,
           unto
           this
           said
           City
           and
           Corporation
           .
           And
           likewise
           for
           the
           better
           encouragement
           of
           the
           Souldiers
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           the
           House
           Ordered
           that
           30
           l.
           a
           week
           should
           be
           paid
           to
           the
           Officers
           of
           the
           Trained
           Bands
           ,
           that
           do
           service
           at
           the
           Main-Guard
           thereof
           ,
           there
           being
           neer
           200
           that
           do
           constant
           duty
           there
           .
           And
           shortly
           after
           also
           Lieutenant
           Barrow
           ,
           (
           for
           ,
           so
           was
           his
           name
           ,
           that
           so
           neatly
           and
           notably
           acted
           the
           Constables
           part
           ,
           whereby
           we
           thus
           became
           possessours
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           being
           come
           to
           London
           ,
           was
           admitted
           into
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           where
           he
           made
           a
           narrative
           of
           the
           whole
           businesse
           to
           the
           House
           ,
           and
           afterward
           being
           ordered
           to
           withdraw
           ,
           the
           House
           ordered
           that
           100
           l.
           should
           be
           forthwith
           issued
           out
           of
           Haberdashers-Hall
           to
           the
           said
           Lieutenant
           Barrow
           ,
           
           for
           his
           present
           support
           ,
           and
           further
           ordered
           ,
           That
           the
           summe
           of
           50
           
             l.
             per
             annum
          
           should
           be
           conferred
           on
           him
           and
           his
           heyres
           for
           ever
           ,
           for
           this
           his
           gallant
           undertakings
           in
           that
           service
           ,
           to
           be
           truly
           paid
           him
           out
           of
           the
           Estate
           of
           Sir
           
             Henry
             Lingen
          
           ,
           a
           notorious
           Delinquent
           neer
           Hereford
           .
           A
           rare
           and
           singular
           act
           of
           encouragement
           to
           stir
           up
           the
           hearts
           of
           honest
           and
           active
           Souldiers
           to
           cheerfull
           industrie
           and
           fidelity
           in
           this
           the
           Parliaments
           most
           just
           and
           righteous
           Cause
           .
           And
           now
           put
           all
           these
           together
           ,
           and
           then
           say
           ,
           was
           not
           here
           an
           ample
           and
           pious
           retribution
           of
           bounden
           gratitude
           ,
           both
           to
           God
           and
           men
           ,
           his
           Instruments
           for
           this
           great
           goodnesse
           and
           mercy
           to
           us
           ?
           yes
           certainly
           ,
           and
           therefore
           most
           worthy
           to
           be
           recorded
           to
           Posterity
           ,
           for
           the
           Parliaments
           indelible
           honour
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           23
           of
           this
           instant
           December
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           
           that
           our
           most
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Forces
           had
           taken
           Canon-Tean
           ,
           a
           strong
           Fort
           or
           Block-House
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           by
           which
           meanes
           they
           had
           the
           command
           well-nigh
           of
           all
           the
           River
           of
           Ex
           ;
           it
           was
           gained
           by
           storme
           ,
           and
           they
           found
           among
           those
           of
           the
           Enemies
           slaine
           in
           the
           enterprize
           ,
           a
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           ,
           and
           two
           Captaines
           ,
           and
           divers
           
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           that
           after
           the
           taking
           thereof
           ,
           there
           came
           voluntarily
           in
           unto
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Forces
           thereabout
           ,
           a
           Cornet
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           with
           30
           good
           Horse
           ,
           who
           had
           revolted
           from
           them
           .
           Also
           by
           other
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           we
           were
           certainly
           informed
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           his
           Excellencies
           Forces
           there
           had
           taken
           in
           another
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           lying
           upon
           the
           said
           River
           ,
           
           West
           of
           Excetor
           ,
           called
           Callyntine
           House
           ,
           and
           therin
           between
           thirty
           and
           forty
           Horse
           ,
           as
           many
           prisoners
           and
           their
           Armes
           ;
           by
           the
           gaining
           of
           which
           place
           the
           Enemy
           is
           much
           more
           straitned
           than
           before
           ,
           and
           the
           passage
           upon
           the
           River
           is
           quite
           blocked
           up
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           Decemb.
           26.
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           received
           Letters
           from
           the
           
             Northerne
             parts
          
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           of
           the
           rendition
           of
           the
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           Skipton
           Castle
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           long
           besieged
           by
           our
           Forces
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           having
           had
           faire
           Conditions
           and
           clear
           performances
           of
           the
           same
           ,
           
           viz.
           To
           march
           away
           with
           their
           Arms
           ,
           either
           to
           
             Newarke
             ,
             Oxford
          
           ,
           or
           Hereford
           ,
           of
           the
           taking
           whereof
           ,
           it
           seems
           they
           then
           had
           not
           had
           information
           or
           knowledge
           .
           Now
           upon
           the
           reading
           of
           this
           Letter
           ,
           the
           House
           referred
           the
           further
           consideration
           thereof
           to
           the
           
             Committee
             of
             the
             North.
          
           This
           surrender
           of
           Skipton
           Castle
           in
           Craven
           ,
           was
           ,
           no
           doubt
           ,
           of
           very
           great
           consequence
           ;
           for
           by
           this
           meanes
           ,
           not
           onely
           all
           
             York
             shire
          
           ,
           is
           cleared
           and
           happily
           reduced
           to
           the
           
             obedience
             of
             the
             Parliament
          
           ,
           but
           also
           all
           Northumberland
           ,
           
           
             Cumberland
             ,
             Westmerland
          
           ,
           and
           Lancashire
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           not
           having
           any
           one
           Garrison
           in
           their
           hands
           in
           all
           those
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           neerer
           then
           is
           Newark
           .
           A
           wonderfull
           mercy
           indeed
           ,
           and
           most
           worthy
           our
           deerest
           and
           deepest
           engagements
           of
           〈◊〉
           gratitude
           to
           the
           Lord
           our
           most
           blessed
           and
           bountifull
           Fountaine
           of
           all
           our
           good
           .
           And
           ,
           O
           that
           the
           sweet
           and
           serious
           consideration
           hereof
           might
           raise
           and
           rouse
           up
           our
           souls
           to
           an
           earnest
           and
           ardent
           de●ire
           and
           endeavour
           for
           the
           building
           of
           
             Gods
             House
          
           who
           thus
           even
           in
           the
           first
           place
           hastens
           the
           building
           of
           ours
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           December
           ,
           the
           prudent
           and
           provident
           Senators
           and
           Common-Councell
           of
           the
           most
           renowned
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           
           with
           a
           joynt
           and
           most
           unanimous
           consent
           among
           themselves
           ,
           at
           a
           Common-Councell
           h●ld
           in
           their
           Guild-Hall
           ,
           resolved
           ,
           that
           in
           regard
           of
           the
           many
           designes
           of
           the
           Enemy
           against
           the
           said
           City
           ,
           500
           Horse
           should
           be
           forthwith
           raised
           for
           the
           〈◊〉
           thereof
           ,
           and
           to
           prevent
           any
           audacious
           ●●tinies
           or
           insurrections
           that
           might
           probably
           happen
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           multitude
           〈◊〉
           Delinquen●s
           and
           Royalists
           ,
           which
           were
           then
           la●●ly
           come
           out
           
           of
           the
           Kings
           Quarters
           ;
           And
           that
           the
           Guards
           of
           the
           City
           should
           be
           doubled
           ,
           and
           that
           every
           one
           should
           contribute
           according
           to
           their
           ability
           ,
           toward
           the
           maintenance
           thereof
           .
           And
           the
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           likewise
           referred
           it
           to
           a
           Committee
           to
           consider
           how
           the
           prisoners
           in
           the
           Tower
           of
           London
           might
           be
           secured
           ,
           removed
           ,
           or
           confined
           to
           their
           Chambers
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           might
           be
           prevented
           from
           giving
           or
           holding
           any
           correspondence
           unto
           and
           with
           the
           Enemy
           :
           And
           the
           said
           Committee
           was
           likewise
           to
           consider
           ,
           in
           like
           manner
           ,
           of
           all
           the
           other
           Prisons
           in
           London
           ,
           and
           to
           prevent
           intelligence
           between
           them
           also
           and
           the
           Enemy
           .
           And
           immediately
           after
           it
           (
           for
           the
           more
           fully
           enabling
           of
           the
           said
           renowned
           City
           ,
           to
           terrifie
           and
           over-awe
           their
           open
           and
           secret
           Enemies
           )
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           passed
           an
           Ordinance
           for
           the
           establishing
           of
           a
           Court-Martiall
           in
           the
           said
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           for
           the
           triall
           of
           Spies
           and
           other
           noxious
           Delinquents
           ,
           who
           shall
           come
           out
           of
           the
           Kings
           Quarters
           ,
           to
           lurke
           and
           watch
           for
           opportunities
           of
           doing
           mischiefe
           ,
           and
           named
           severall
           Commanders
           and
           Gentlemen
           who
           were
           to
           be
           Members
           of
           that
           Councell
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           now
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           be
           pleased
           againe
           to
           make
           a
           little
           pause
           ,
           seriously
           to
           ponder
           and
           consider
           in
           thy
           most
           thankfull
           heart
           ,
           the
           unexhaustible
           over-flowings
           in
           bounty
           and
           blessings
           ,
           and
           the
           unwearied
           out-goings
           of
           thy
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           in
           this
           Moneths
           mighty
           mercies
           also
           ,
           and
           most
           memorable
           benedictions
           on
           this
           his
           blessed
           
             Burning-Bush
             still
             unconsumed
          
           ,
           
           still
           marvellously
           preserved
           and
           maintained
           in
           a
           most
           fair
           and
           flourishing
           state
           and
           condition
           ,
           maugre
           the
           many
           and
           mighty
           flames
           of
           the
           firy
           and
           restlesse
           rage
           of
           the
           Royalists
           ,
           continually
           menacing
           and
           molesting
           the
           same
           ,
           as
           hath
           been
           most
           copiously
           discovered
           ,
           both
           in
           our
           most
           loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotlands
           faithfull
           and
           valiant
           assistance
           
           in
           the
           besieging
           of
           Newarle
           ,
           and
           their
           brave
           winning
           of
           
             Muschamp
             Bridge
          
           and
           Fort
           there
           :
           And
           the
           voluntary
           submission
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Brecknock
           in
           Wales
           ,
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           
           In
           the
           obtaining
           of
           that
           pernicious
           den
           of
           robbers
           ,
           I
           mean
           that
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           
             Latham
             House
          
           in
           Lancashire
           ,
           and
           
             Fulford
             
             House
          
           in
           the
           West
           .
           In
           the
           most
           remarkable
           and
           happy
           surprisall
           of
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Hereford
           ,
           by
           a
           notable
           stratagem
           ,
           wherein
           the
           hand
           of
           God
           was
           most
           admirably
           evident
           .
           In
           delivering
           
           that
           strong
           Fort
           of
           Canon-Tean
           ;
           and
           that
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           Callyntine-House
           at
           Exeter
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           possession
           ,
           and
           thereby
           
           strengthning
           ours
           ,
           and
           weakening
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           .
           In
           the
           
           happy
           rendition
           of
           
             Skipton
             Castle
          
           ,
           also
           a
           strong
           hold
           of
           the
           Enemies
           into
           our
           hands
           ,
           whereby
           almost
           all
           the
           Northerne
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           were
           set
           at
           liberty
           .
           And
           sixthly
           and
           lastly
           ,
           In
           putting
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           Worthies
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           the
           loyall
           Citizens
           of
           London
           ,
           prudently
           and
           providently
           to
           foresee
           future
           probable
           contingent
           dangers
           ,
           and
           carefully
           to
           forecast
           to
           prevent
           and
           avoid
           them
           .
           All
           which
           rare
           and
           remarkable
           
             Parliamentary
             Mercies
          
           ,
           gratefully
           and
           graciously
           put
           together
           ,
           give
           us
           great
           cause
           with
           holy
           David
           to
           sing
           and
           say
           ,
           
           
             In
             God
             the
             Lord
             alone
             is
             our
             salvation
             and
             our
             glory
             ,
             the
             rock
             of
             our
             strength
             ,
             and
             our
             sure
             refuge
             is
             in
             God.
             O
             therefore
             let
             us
             trust
             in
             him
             at
             all
             times
             ,
             and
             poure
             out
             our
             hearts
             before
             him
             ,
             in
             all
             holy
             and
             humble
             acknowledgements
             ,
             that
             God
             alone
             is
             a
             refuge
             unto
             us
             .
          
           But
           to
           go
           on
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           I
           shall
           againe
           begin
           the
           serious
           survey
           of
           the
           rich
           and
           rare
           mercies
           of
           God
           to
           this
           his
           Burning-Bush
           the
           
             Parliaments
             Cause
          
           ,
           
           in
           this
           ensuing
           Moneth
           of
           January
           ,
           with
           a
           memorable
           passage
           of
           fidelity
           in
           the
           Governour
           of
           Plymouth
           Colonell
           Kerre
           ,
           who
           having
           been
           most
           vehemently
           tempted
           by
           Sir
           
             John
             Digby
          
           ,
           Brother
           to
           the
           traiterous
           George
           Lord
           Digby
           ,
           who
           then
           commanded
           in
           chief
           those
           Forces
           of
           the
           Kings
           ,
           which
           so
           long
           had
           besieged
           this
           brave
           and
           loyall
           Towne
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           this
           young
           treacherous
           Royalist
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           having
           by
           Letters
           ,
           Messages
           ,
           and
           mighty
           promises
           of
           a
           reward
           of
           10000
           l.
           in
           money
           ,
           and
           high
           preferment
           in
           the
           Kings
           Army
           ,
           endeavoured
           to
           intice
           the
           noble
           and
           loyall
           Governour
           to
           betray
           and
           give
           up
           this
           brave
           Towne
           into
           the
           Enemies
           hands
           :
           He
           contrariwise
           most
           loyally
           disdaining
           such
           base
           and
           treacherous
           underhand-dealings
           ,
           returned
           that
           traiterous
           Knight
           this
           noble
           Answer
           ,
           which
           for
           the
           honour
           of
           this
           brave
           Gentlemans
           so
           faithfull
           resolution
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           exceeding
           fit
           ,
           here
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               YOur
               motion
               to
               treason
               I
               have
               seen
               ,
               and
               detest
               it
               ,
               it
               is
               below
               my
               spirit
               for
               a
               personall
               injury
               (
               supposed
               onely
               by
               an
               Enemy
               )
               to
               take
               a
               Nationall
               Revenge
               ,
               and
               for
               a
               punctilio
               of
               honour
               to
               take
               advice
               from
               Hell
               ,
               and
               to
               betray
               my
               trust
               ;
               I
               am
               sorry
               that
               one
               so
               ingenious
               as
               your self
               should
               〈◊〉
               your
               naturall
               parts
               onely
               to
               do
               mischiefe
               ,
               yet
               I
               have
               no
               reason
               to
               ●●der
               much
               at
               your
               perswasion
               to
               treachery
               ,
               because
               I
               have
               had
               experience
               of
               the
               indeavour
               of
               your
               Family
               to
               corrupt
               others
               also
               ;
               I
               remember
               the
               Gunpowder-plot
               ,
               and
               withall
               ,
               the
               Letter
               which
               not
               long
               since
               your
               
               Brother
               wrote
               to
               my
               Lord
               Roberts
               ,
               tending
               to
               the
               same
               subject
               ,
               and
               his
               negotiation
               with
               Major
               Generall
               Browne
               at
               Abington
               :
               Surely
               these
               principles
               came
               from
               Spaine
               ,
               but
               you
               should
               have
               told
               me
               also
               that
               Spanish
               Proverbe
               ,
               
                 To
                 love
                 the
                 Y
                 reason
                 ,
                 and
                 hate
                 the
                 Traytor
                 .
              
            
             
               Sir
               ,
               if
               my
               counsell
               may
               take
               with
               you
               ,
               then
               I
               beseech
               you
               to
               consider
               of
               the
               evill
               counsell
               which
               you
               and
               your
               party
               have
               given
               to
               his
               Majesty
               ,
               whereby
               the
               Kingdome
               ,
               especially
               those
               parts
               under
               your
               power
               ,
               are
               become
               almost
               a
               desolation
               .
               And
               when
               you
               have
               thought
               upon
               the
               sad
               effects
               of
               these
               wars
               ,
               then
               let
               your
               heart
               tell
               you
               this
               truth
               ,
               that
               much
               of
               the
               blood
               and
               rapine
               in
               this
               Country
               must
               lye
               upon
               your
               account
               ,
               and
               guilt
               may
               inforce
               you
               to
               seeke
               for
               termes
               of
               Reconciliation
               ,
               first
               with
               God
               ,
               then
               with
               the
               Representative
               Body
               of
               the
               Kingdome
               ,
               whom
               you
               have
               se
               highly
               offended
               :
               Let
               not
               this
               advice
               from
               him
               whom
               you
               call
               Enemy
               ,
               be
               despised
               ,
               as
               you
               hope
               for
               mercy
               ,
               and
               the
               respects
               of
               him
               ,
               who
               according
               to
               the
               Nationall
               Covenant
               resolves
               to
               be
               ,
            
             
               
                 Assuredly
                 your
                 Servant
                 ,
                 JAMES
                 KERRE
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           How
           the
           young
           Gallant
           did
           blush
           (
           if
           at
           least
           he
           had
           any
           shame
           in
           him
           )
           at
           the
           perusall
           of
           this
           Letter
           ,
           I
           leave
           to
           all
           the
           ingenuous
           Readers
           to
           judge
           .
           It
           was
           a
           brave
           letter
           indeed
           ,
           and
           most
           worthy
           to
           live
           in
           Cedar
           ,
           or
           to
           be
           engraven
           in
           indelible
           Marble
           ,
           and
           out
           live
           them
           both
           to
           this
           brave
           Gentlemans
           eternall
           honour
           ;
           which
           being
           speedily
           after
           made
           known
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           was
           (
           and
           that
           most
           justly
           )
           most
           gratefully
           resented
           by
           both
           Houses
           ,
           and
           he
           rewarded
           with
           the
           present
           gift
           of
           500.
           l.
           and
           most
           loving
           assurance
           of
           farther
           preferment
           on
           the
           first
           and
           sittest
           oportunity
           .
           And
           presently
           after
           this
           ,
           the
           Lord
           ,
           to
           shew
           his
           detestation
           of
           all
           such
           disloyall
           traiterous
           enterprises
           ,
           as
           a
           punishment
           of
           this
           particular
           impious
           instigation
           to
           this
           treason
           ,
           crowned
           the
           loyall
           Governour
           of
           this
           Town
           of
           Plymouth
           with
           a
           fair
           occasion
           of
           just
           revenge
           ,
           and
           put
           a
           fit
           oportunity
           into
           his
           hands
           of
           singular
           good
           successe
           against
           this
           Treacherous
           Enemie
           ,
           which
           had
           there
           long
           besieged
           them
           ,
           
           which
           was
           intimated
           by
           Letters
           to
           a
           worthy
           Member
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
          
           ,
           in
           their
           taking
           of
           2.
           
           Forts
           from
           the
           Enemie
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           a
           great
           annoyance
           to
           those
           our
           loyall
           friends
           and
           by
           which
           victorie
           they
           then
           got
           more
           elbow-roome
           and
           liberty
           to
           enlarge
           their
           quarters
           than
           before
           ,
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           were
           as
           followeth
           .
           Our
           men
           ,
           after
           a
           small
           dispute
           ,
           tooke
           from
           the
           Enemie
           Canterburie-Fort
           ,
           
           and
           in
           it
           17.
           
           Prisoners
           ;
           And
           afterward
           marched
           to
           Saint
           Bendeaux
           ,
           
           where
           after
           a
           hot
           skirmish
           of
           an
           houre
           and
           a
           halfe
           long
           ,
           our
           men
           tooke
           the
           Church-yeard
           ,
           which
           was
           strongly
           fortified
           and
           the
           Church
           also
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           ,
           140.
           
           Prisoners
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           Major
           Stukeley
           ,
           a
           Major
           of
           horse
           ,
           Major
           Salt
           ,
           Capt.
           ●rice
           ,
           Captaine
           ,
           Edmonds
           ,
           Capt.
           Lap
           ,
           Capt.
           Baker
           ,
           3.
           
           Leivtenants
           ,
           3.
           
           
           Ensignes
           ,
           8.
           
           Serjeants
           ,
           55.
           
           Horse
           ,
           2.
           
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           and
           100.
           mens
           Armes
           (
           besides
           the
           Armes
           taken
           in
           Canterbury-Foot
           )
           with
           Match
           and
           Bullet
           proportionable
           ;
           there
           were
           10.
           of
           the
           Enemies
           slaine
           ,
           
           and
           7.
           of
           ours
           ,
           whereof
           Major
           Heynes
           was
           one
           ,
           and
           about
           20.
           more
           of
           our
           men
           wounded
           .
           And
           thus
           the
           Lord
           was
           graciously
           pleased
           to
           shew
           favour
           unto
           us
           ,
           that
           we
           might
           justly
           raise
           up
           our
           hearts
           with
           thankfulnesse
           unto
           him
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           6.
           of
           this
           instant
           Januarie
           ,
           we
           had
           again
           Letters
           from
           our
           noble
           Generalls
           Armie
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           certifying
           that
           his
           Excellencie
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           and
           
             Leivtenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
          
           made
           a
           generall
           Rendevouz
           ,
           and
           afterward
           advanced
           into
           the
           Enemies
           quarters
           ,
           resolving
           either
           to
           enforce
           them
           to
           fight
           ,
           or
           at
           least
           to
           remove
           more
           remotely
           toward
           Corn-wall
           into
           the
           quarters
           from
           whence
           they
           came
           ;
           
           And
           thereupon
           ,
           a
           party
           was
           drawn
           up
           farther
           West
           which
           fell
           upon
           them
           in
           their
           quarters
           at
           Tracie
           ,
           and
           beat
           them
           out
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           out
           of
           the
           field
           also
           ;
           and
           in
           the
           pursuit
           of
           them
           ,
           we
           took
           4.
           
           Colonels
           ,
           3.
           
           Leiutenant
           Colonels
           ,
           5.
           
           Majors
           ,
           11.
           
           Capt.
           and
           other
           Officers
           ,
           
           7.
           
           Colours
           ,
           whereof
           one
           having
           the
           Crown
           ,
           and
           
             C.
             R.
          
           upon
           it
           ;
           400.
           horse
           at
           least
           ,
           300
           Arms
           ,
           140
           Prisoners
           ,
           150.
           head
           of
           Cattell
           ,
           and
           store
           of
           other
           provisions
           ,
           designed
           for
           the
           releife
           of
           Exeter
           which
           ,
           thus
           ,
           now
           (
           blessed
           be
           the
           Lord
           )
           came
           short
           of
           it
           .
           After
           this
           ,
           our
           renowned
           Generall
           pursuing
           his
           victory
           came
           to
           Ilminster
           ,
           which
           he
           also
           took
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           ammunition
           ,
           in
           it
           ,
           
           where
           some
           Commanders
           of
           the
           Enemie
           had
           much
           a
           doe
           to
           save
           themselves
           ,
           but
           by
           throwing
           good
           store
           of
           money
           out
           of
           windowes
           into
           the
           streets
           among
           our
           Souldiers
           ,
           which
           whiles
           they
           gathered
           up
           ,
           the
           said
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           in
           a
           darke
           night
           (
           as
           it
           was
           then
           )
           escaped
           by
           a
           back
           way
           ,
           &
           saved
           their
           lives
           ,
           whiles
           our
           men
           were
           tardy
           to
           pursue
           them
           .
           After
           this
           also
           our
           forces
           advanced
           to
           Ashburton
           ,
           
           but
           the
           enemy
           having
           received
           a
           hot
           alarm
           by
           those
           that
           escaped
           ,
           as
           before
           mentioned
           ,
           they
           speedily
           quitted
           that
           place
           also
           (
           being
           then
           their
           head
           quarter
           )
           in
           great
           Confusion
           ,
           and
           amazement
           ,
           sending
           their
           foot
           one
           way
           and
           their
           horse
           another
           ,
           but
           our
           forlorne
           hope
           pursued
           them
           so
           fast
           through
           the
           
           Towne
           of
           Ashburton
           that
           we
           took
           above
           20
           horse
           ,
           and
           9
           or
           10
           prisoners
           there
           ,
           and
           tooke
           the
           Towne
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           in
           it
           .
           Then
           the
           Generall
           advanced
           to
           Totnes
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemy
           had
           a
           Foot
           Quarter
           ,
           as
           having
           been
           the
           Princes
           Head
           Quarter
           ,
           
           where
           his
           Life
           Guard
           lay
           ,
           and
           where
           indeed
           we
           thought
           the
           Enemy
           would
           have
           disputed
           our
           passe
           ;
           but
           our
           Forces
           following
           on
           close
           upon
           them
           ,
           soon
           frighted
           them
           thence
           also
           ,
           tooke
           that
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           in
           it
           :
           yea
           ,
           and
           immediately
           after
           this
           also
           our
           Army
           marching
           and
           advancing
           on
           still
           ,
           
           reduced
           Okehampton
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemi●s
           ,
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           where
           we
           also
           tooke
           (
           as
           was
           credibly
           related
           to
           me
           )
           two
           Colonels
           ,
           five
           Captaines
           ,
           20
           Horse
           ,
           and
           many
           prisoners
           .
           And
           it
           was
           credibly
           informed
           and
           assured
           ,
           that
           since
           that
           overthrow
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Bovie-Tracy
           ,
           aforementioned
           ,
           we
           have
           taken
           from
           them
           at
           least
           1000
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Prisoners
           ,
           many
           of
           whom
           were
           Commanders
           and
           Gentlemen
           ,
           of
           no
           small
           repute
           in
           the
           Princes
           Army
           .
        
         
           And
           hath
           not
           the
           Lord
           ,
           here
           ,
           admirably
           appeared
           for
           the
           comfort
           and
           hopefull
           flourishing
           condition
           of
           this
           his
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           his
           just
           and
           upright
           Cause
           ?
           yes
           certainly
           ,
           even
           to
           the
           amazement
           of
           our
           Enemies
           and
           to
           the
           stopping
           of
           the
           black
           and
           foule
           mouths
           of
           Malignant
           envy
           it selfe
           ;
           for
           ever
           glorified
           and
           omnified
           be
           our
           
             wonder-working
             God
          
           for
           it
           .
           But
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           tenth
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           two
           Letters
           were
           read
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           from
           the
           Commissioners
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           residing
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           the
           one
           dated
           the
           19
           of
           Novemb.
           1645.
           from
           Belfast
           ,
           the
           other
           the
           22
           of
           Decemb.
           last
           ,
           from
           the
           same
           place
           ,
           relating
           the
           great
           and
           singular
           good
           successe
           which
           it
           pleased
           God
           to
           give
           to
           our
           handfull
           of
           Forces
           under
           the
           conduct
           and
           command
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Cole
          
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Charles
             Coot
          
           ,
           and
           Sir
           Francis●Hamilton
           ,
           against
           the
           Rebels
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           in
           the
           Province
           of
           Cannaught
           and
           Vlster
           ,
           and
           particularly
           and
           especially
           of
           that
           most
           memorable
           and
           remarkable
           deliverance
           and
           great
           victory
           over
           them
           at
           
             Sligo
             ▪
          
           And
           upon
           reading
           of
           the
           said
           Letters
           ,
           the
           House
           ordered
           that
           the
           next
           Lords
           Day
           the
           Ministers
           in
           their
           severall
           Churches
           within
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           should
           returne
           humble
           and
           hearty
           thankes
           to
           Almighty
           God
           for
           this
           great
           Victory
           .
           And
           that
           the
           Reader
           may
           the
           better
           see
           what
           cause
           we
           have
           in
           an
           extraordinary
           manner
           to
           congratulate
           and
           give
           thanks
           with
           our
           Brethren
           ,
           for
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           
           as
           also
           because
           this
           Victory
           hath
           no
           small
           influence
           upon
           ,
           and
           reference
           unto
           the
           great
           and
           present
           affaires
           of
           our
           own
           Kingdome
           ,
           as
           in
           the
           sequell
           you
           will
           clearly
           see
           ,
           I
           have
           therefore
           here
           thought
           it
           very
           fit
           and
           pertinent
           to
           our
           present
           history
           ,
           to
           insert
           the
           particulars
           of
           that
           brave
           and
           famous
           Victory
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           On
           Sunday
           the
           17
           of
           October
           last
           ,
           the
           Irish
           Rebels
           having
           surrounded
           Sligo
           with
           1000
           Foot
           ,
           and
           300
           Horse
           ,
           the
           Garrison
           seeing
           little
           hope
           of
           the
           advance
           of
           the
           Vlster
           Forces
           (
           who
           were
           then
           neer
           them
           at
           Bandron
           )
           though
           unknowne
           to
           them
           ,
           conceived
           it
           absolutely
           necessary
           to
           hazard
           the
           fighting
           with
           the
           Rebels
           with
           their
           owne
           strength
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             William
             Coles
          
           Troops
           ,
           rather
           than
           to
           starve
           themselves
           and
           lose
           their
           out
           Garrisons
           which
           were
           blocked
           up
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           lying
           between
           them
           ;
           Captaine
           
             Richard
             Coot
          
           and
           Captaine
           
             Richard
             Cole
          
           commanded
           our
           Horse
           being
           two
           hundred
           ,
           who
           charged
           the
           Rebels
           Horse
           very
           resolutely
           ,
           and
           fell
           in
           to
           the
           sword
           pell
           mell
           ,
           and
           beat
           them
           among
           the
           divisions
           of
           their
           owne
           Foot
           ,
           and
           routed
           them
           ,
           which
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Saunderson
           seconded
           with
           the
           Foot
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Hamilton
          
           came
           also
           with
           his
           Troops
           in
           the
           nick
           of
           time
           ,
           and
           had
           the
           execution
           of
           the
           Rebels
           for
           five
           miles
           ,
           their
           Foot
           taking
           flight
           upon
           giving
           ground
           of
           their
           Horse
           .
           In
           the
           pursuit
           their
           Commander
           and
           President
           of
           that
           Province
           was
           slaine
           (
           the
           titular
           Archbishop
           of
           Tuain
           .
           )
           Our
           men
           tooke
           one
           hundred
           and
           fifty
           of
           their
           Horse
           ,
           with
           Pistols
           ,
           all
           their
           Baggage
           ,
           Tents
           and
           Ammunition
           ;
           there
           were
           two
           Wagons
           with
           rich
           Spoile
           ,
           and
           many
           in
           them
           ,
           they
           tooke
           severall
           of
           their
           Standards
           and
           Colours
           ,
           24
           Drums
           ,
           and
           Officers
           of
           note
           ,
           in
           number
           48
           who
           are
           now
           prisoners
           in
           Sligo
           ,
           about
           two
           hundred
           of
           their
           men
           lay
           killed
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           many
           more
           had
           been
           ,
           if
           plunder
           had
           not
           been
           preferred
           before
           execution
           by
           our
           Foot
           ;
           we
           had
           but
           one
           killed
           of
           Sir
           
             William
             Coles
          
           Troop
           ,
           and
           some
           Horsemen
           hurt
           ,
           and
           some
           Horse
           .
        
         
           There
           were
           of
           the
           Irish
           Rebels
           taken
           Prisoners
           at
           Sligo
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           Great
           
             Morogh
             ve
             Divo
             O
             Flabeety
          
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           to
           
             Richard
             Bourk
          
           ,
           Cousen
           German
           to
           the
           Earle
           of
           Clanrickard
           and
           his
           next
           Haire
           .
           
             John
             Garye
          
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           to
           Sir
           
             Tibbot
             Bourk
          
           ,
           eldest
           Sonne
           to
           the
           Lord
           of
           
             Maye
             .
             Richard
             Bourk
          
           ,
           Major
           to
           
             Richard
             Bourk
          
           the
           Earle
           of
           Clanrickards
           Heire
           ,
           and
           Sonne
           to
           Sir
           
             William
             Bourk
          
           ,
           Brother
           to
           the
           late
           Earle
           of
           Clanrickard
           .
           Captaine
           
             William
             O
             Shaghuise
          
           brother
           to
           Sir
           
             Roger
             O
             Shaghuise
          
           .
           Captaine
           
             Garret
             Dillon
          
           ,
           
           Sonne
           to
           Sir
           
             Lucas
             Dillon
          
           ,
           who
           saith
           that
           his
           Father
           was
           shot
           in
           the
           thigh
           .
           Captaine
           
             Ro.
             Castallogh
          
           .
        
         
           Killed
           .
           
             Edward
             Brown
          
           ,
           Captaine
           of
           100
           Musketeers
           out
           of
           Galloway
           ,
           brother
           to
           
             Jeffery
             Brown
          
           the
           Lawyer
           .
           Three
           Lieutenants
           of
           Foot.
           
           Two
           Cornets
           .
           Three
           Engines
           .
           Killed
           also
           the
           Titular
           Archbishop
           of
           Tuain
           ,
           the
           Rebels
           president
           of
           Cannaught
           ,
           a
           principall
           incendiary
           in
           that
           Kingdome
           ,
           in
           whose
           pockets
           were
           found
           Letters
           and
           other
           papers
           of
           great
           importance
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           own
           particular
           an
           Order
           from
           the
           Councell
           of
           Kilkenny
           ,
           for
           leavying
           the
           arreares
           of
           his
           Bishoprick
           ,
           together
           with
           severall
           other
           prisoners
           of
           inferiour
           quality
           both
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           and
           22
           or
           23
           were
           drowned
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           now
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           Reader
           (
           by
           way
           of
           introduction
           ,
           to
           what
           I
           have
           further
           to
           say
           touching
           this
           Irish
           Victory
           ,
           and
           especially
           some
           of
           the
           Papers
           taken
           from
           this
           foresaid
           Archbishop
           of
           Tuain
           )
           to
           take
           speciall
           notice
           of
           the
           admirable
           wisdome
           and
           providentiall
           mercy
           of
           the
           Lord
           unto
           us
           therein
           ,
           
           viz.
           That
           in
           regard
           of
           the
           wonderfull
           great
           and
           good
           successe
           ,
           which
           the
           Lord
           hath
           lately
           given
           to
           our
           Forces
           in
           the
           West
           of
           our
           owne
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           the
           King
           finding
           what
           bad
           successe
           he
           hath
           of
           late
           had
           (
           as
           well
           as
           all
           along
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           for
           the
           most
           part
           )
           in
           all
           the
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           both
           West
           and
           North
           ,
           now
           therefore
           sent
           Letter
           after
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           the
           procuring
           of
           a
           (
           pretended
           )
           well
           grounded
           Peace
           ,
           and
           the
           way
           (
           nay
           ,
           forsooth
           ,
           the
           only
           way
           ,
           in
           the
           opinion
           of
           the
           subtill
           Oxonians
           ,
           )
           that
           must
           lead
           thereto
           ,
           he
           propounded
           to
           be
           by
           a
           Treaty
           nay
           ,
           when
           that
           could
           not
           serve
           ,
           by
           a
           
             Personall
             Treaty
          
           in
           himself
           ,
           proffering
           himself
           to
           come
           in
           person
           to
           our
           Parliament
           .
           
           But
           our
           prudent
           Parliament
           ,
           who
           by
           much
           experience
           knew
           very
           well
           of
           what
           danger
           and
           disadvantage
           such
           Treaties
           have
           been
           ,
           and
           this
           also
           of
           the
           Kings
           personall
           coming
           (
           in
           this
           juncture
           of
           time
           )
           would
           be
           ,
           both
           to
           foment
           pernicious
           delayes
           and
           abusive
           designes
           ,
           
           for
           raising
           desperate
           parties
           to
           spoile
           us
           all
           ,
           resolved
           therefore
           most
           peremptorily
           to
           go
           a
           neerer
           way
           to
           worke
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           by
           drawing
           up
           Bils
           ,
           and
           to
           present
           them
           to
           the
           King
           ,
           to
           have
           them
           immediately
           signed
           and
           made
           Acts.
           But
           now
           that
           the
           Reader
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           may
           see
           how
           fairely
           the
           King
           meant
           ,
           
           both
           in
           sending
           Letters
           thus
           for
           a
           Treaty
           of
           Peace
           ,
           yea
           ,
           and
           proffering
           himself
           in
           person
           to
           treat
           of
           Peace
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           set
           downe
           the
           substance
           of
           one
           of
           his
           Letters
           ,
           sent
           to
           the
           Parliament
           for
           this
           purpose
           ,
           verbatim
           ,
           and
           most
           faithfully
           ,
           
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           ,
           and
           therewith
           also
           a
           Declaration
           ,
           of
           his
           compacting
           with
           the
           Rebels
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           against
           God
           ,
           our
           Religion
           ,
           and
           his
           English
           Protestant
           Subjects
           ,
           yea
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           and
           Parliament
           :
           And
           then
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           impartiall
           Reader
           may
           see
           how
           crossely
           and
           craftily
           (
           yet
           most
           accursedly
           )
           things
           were
           carried
           underhand
           ,
           even
           with
           extream
           Atheisme
           and
           impiety
           ;
           and
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           for
           the
           full
           clearing
           hereof
           ,
           take
           here
           first
           a
           true
           Copy
           of
           the
           Kings
           Letter
           to
           our
           Parliament
           ,
           expressing
           his
           even
           greedy
           seeming
           desire
           of
           Peace
           with
           his
           Parliament
           and
           his
           Protestant
           People
           ;
           and
           then
           you
           shall
           have
           the
           other
           Letter
           or
           Declaration
           sent
           into
           Ireland
           ,
           and
           then
           be
           amazed
           and
           confounded
           in
           thy
           thoughts
           at
           such
           hideous
           and
           horrid
           ,
           yea
           even
           hellish
           dissimulation
           .
        
         
           Upon
           
             Friday
             ,
             Jan.
          
           16.
           another
           Trumpet
           (
           for
           you
           must
           know
           by
           the
           way
           ,
           as
           I
           touched
           before
           ,
           divers
           former
           Trumpets
           and
           Messages
           had
           been
           sent
           )
           came
           from
           the
           King
           with
           a
           Letter
           directed
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           House
           of
           
             Peers
             ,
             pro
             tempore
          
           ,
           the
           substance
           of
           which
           Letter
           was
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 C.
                 R.
                 
              
            
             
               HIs
               Majesty
               doth
               expresse
               his
               great
               wonder
               ,
               
               that
               whereas
               he
               had
               sent
               a
               gracious
               Message
               on
               the
               26
               of
               December
               last
               ,
               the
               subject
               whereof
               was
               for
               a
               Treaty
               for
               peace
               ,
               that
               the
               Parliament
               should
               returne
               no
               Answer
               to
               that
               Message
               ever
               since
               .
               He
               much
               admired
               what
               should
               become
               of
               his
               Trumpeter
               ▪
               whom
               he
               sent
               unto
               them
               in
               December
               last
               ,
               having
               heard
               〈◊〉
               newes
               of
               him
               since
               his
               departure
               from
               Oxford
               unto
               London
               :
               He
               seemes
               to
               be
               very
               carefull
               of
               the
               Government
               of
               the
               Church
               ,
               and
               desireth
               that
               it
               may
               continue
               as
               in
               the
               dayes
               of
               Queen
               Elizabeth
               and
               King
               James
               of
               blessed
               and
               perpetuall
               memory
               :
               yet
               he
               expresseth
               ,
               that
               because
               the
               Act
               it
               abolished
               for
               the
               use
               of
               the
               Booke
               of
               Common
               Prayer
               ,
               he
               is
               not
               altogether
               averse
               that
               the
               Directory
               shall
               passe
               as
               it
               is
               now
               used
               in
               some
               Churches
               of
               London
               ,
               and
               this
               He
               is
               content
               to
               condescend
               unto
               for
               the
               ease
               of
               tender
               consciences
               ,
               He
               maketh
               no
               question
               but
               that
               He
               shall
               give
               both
               his
               Houses
               of
               Parliament
               a
               full
               content
               for
               the
               choyce
               of
               the
               Lord
               Admirall
               and
               other
               Officers
               of
               State
               if
               He
               finds
               his
               Houses
               of
               Parliament
               inclinable
               to
               a
               Treaty
               for
               peace
               ,
               in
               which
               he
               intendeth
               to
               assist
               in
               Person
               ,
               He
               expresseth
               a
               speciall
               care
               to
               satisfie
               the
               Scots
               in
               their
               arreares
               ,
               and
               to
               discharge
               the
               expences
               of
               the
               City
               ,
               and
               for
               the
               businesse
               of
               Ireland
               He
               doubteth
               not
               but
               He
               shall
               give
               His
               Subjects
               of
               England
               perfect
               satisfaction
               .
            
             
               Subscribed
               .
               
                 Given
                 at
                 our
                 Court
                 at
                 Oxford
                 ,
                 
                   Jan.
                   15.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
         
           This
           is
           the
           substance
           of
           his
           Majesties
           Letter
           ,
           which
           though
           communicated
           by
           former
           pens
           ,
           was
           read
           in
           the
           House
           this
           day
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           the
           rather
           here
           inserted
           ,
           because
           you
           may
           see
           how
           crosse
           it
           is
           to
           His
           Majesties
           Letter
           sent
           to
           Ireland
           ,
           and
           sealed
           with
           his
           highnesse
           Signature
           and
           Royall
           Signet
           ,
           which
           Letter
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           papers
           of
           great
           concernment
           ,
           were
           found
           in
           the
           pocket
           of
           the
           Archbishop
           of
           Tuain
           ,
           slaine
           at
           Sligo
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           the
           tenour
           of
           which
           Letter
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 C.
                 R.
                 
              
            
             
               
                 CHARLES
                 by
                 the
                 grace
                 of
                 God
                 King
                 of
                 England
                 ,
                 Scotland
                 ,
                 France
                 ,
                 and
                 Ireland
                 ,
                 Defender
                 of
                 the
                 Faith
                 :
              
               
                 To
                 our
                 trusty
                 and
                 right
                 well
                 beloved
                 cousin
                 ,
                 Edward
                 Earle
                 of
                 Glamorgan
                 ,
                 greeting
                 .
              
            
             
               VVE
               reposing
               great
               and
               speciall
               trust
               and
               confidence
               in
               your
               approved
               wisdome
               and
               fidelity
               ,
               do
               by
               these
               (
               as
               firmly
               as
               under
               our
               great
               Seale
               ,
               to
               all
               intents
               and
               purposes
               )
               authorize
               and
               give
               you
               power
               to
               treat
               and
               conclude
               with
               the
               
                 Roman
                 Catholicks
              
               in
               our
               Kingdome
               of
               Ireland
               ,
               if
               upon
               necessity
               any
               thing
               be
               condescended
               to
               ,
               wherein
               our
               Lieutenant
               cannot
               so
               well
               be
               seen
               ,
               as
               not
               fit
               for
               us
               ,
               at
               the
               present
               ,
               publikely
               to
               owne
               :
               We
               therefore
               charge
               you
               to
               proceed
               according
               to
               this
               our
               Warrant
               ,
               with
               all
               possible
               secrecy
               ,
               and
               for
               whatsoever
               you
               shall
               engage
               your self
               upon
               such
               valuable
               considerations
               ,
               as
               you
               in
               your
               judgement
               shall
               thinke
               fit
               ,
               we
               promise
               in
               the
               word
               of
               a
               King
               and
               a
               Christian
               ,
               to
               ratifie
               and
               performe
               the
               same
               that
               shall
               be
               granted
               by
               you
               ,
               and
               under
               your
               Hand
               and
               Seale
               ,
               the
               said
               Confederate
               Catholicks
               having
               by
               their
               supplies
               testified
               their
               zeale
               to
               our
               service
               ,
               and
               this
               shall
               be
               in
               each
               particular
               a
               sufficient
               Warrant
               to
               you
               .
            
             
               
                 Given
                 at
                 our
                 Court
                 at
                 Oxford
                 under
                 our
                 Signet
                 and
                 Royall
                 Segnature
                 
                   in
                   the
                   twenty
                   yeere
                   of
                   our
                   reigne
                   ,
                   &c.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           It
           was
           therefore
           ordered
           by
           the
           said
           Earle
           in
           the
           Kings
           behalf
           ,
        
         
           1
           That
           all
           the
           professors
           of
           the
           Roman
           Religion
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           of
           whatsoever
           degree
           or
           quality
           shall
           enjoy
           the
           free
           and
           publique
           use
           of
           the
           Roman
           Catholike
           Religion
           .
        
         
           2
           That
           the
           professors
           of
           the
           said
           Roman
           Religion
           shall
           enjoy
           all
           the
           Churches
           within
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           Ireland
           ,
           other
           than
           such
           as
           are
           now
           actually
           enjoyed
           by
           his
           Majesties
           Protestant
           Subiects
           .
        
         
           3
           That
           all
           the
           Roman
           Catholick
           Subiects
           of
           Ireland
           should
           be
           exempted
           from
           the
           iurisdiction
           of
           the
           Protestant
           Clergy
           .
        
         
         
           4
           〈◊〉
           whereas
           there
           was
           an
           Act
           made
           〈◊〉
           Parliament
           holden
           in
           Dublin
           in
           the
           second
           yeare
           of
           Queen
           Elizabeth
           ,
           entituled
           ,
           
             An
             act
             restoring
             to
             the
             Crowne
             the
             ancient
             Right
             and
             Jurisdiction
             over
             the
             State
             Ecclesiasticall
             ;
             and
             for
             the
             abolishing
             of
             all
             forraigne
             and
             Popish
             power
             repugnant
             to
             the
             same
             .
          
           And
           whereas
           there
           was
           another
           Act
           for
           the
           Vniformity
           of
           Common
           Prayer
           and
           Service
           in
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           Administration
           of
           the
           Sacraments
           ,
           and
           sundry
           m●cts
           laid
           upon
           the
           professions
           of
           the
           Roman
           Religion
           :
           it
           is
           accorded
           and
           granted
           that
           a
           Parliament
           shall
           be
           called
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           and
           that
           an
           Act
           shall
           passe
           for
           the
           reliefe
           of
           his
           Maiesties
           subiects
           ;
           and
           that
           neither
           of
           the
           said
           Statutes
           ,
           nor
           only
           branch
           ,
           Article
           ,
           clause
           or
           sentence
           in
           them
           ,
           neither
           in
           any
           other
           Statute
           made
           either
           by
           his
           Majiesty
           or
           any
           of
           his
           Predecessors
           ,
           touching
           the
           free
           and
           publique
           use
           of
           the
           Catholique
           Religion
           shall
           extend
           or
           be
           of
           my
           force
           to
           prejudice
           the
           professors
           of
           the
           Roman
           Church
           for
           any
           matter
           or
           cause
           whatsoever
           .
        
         
           And
           these
           things
           and
           some
           other
           of
           the
           like
           nature
           being
           granted
           by
           the
           King
           ,
           according
           to
           his
           promise
           made
           in
           the
           word
           of
           a
           Christian
           and
           a
           King
           ,
           the
           Confederate
           Catholicks
           did
           oblige
           themselves
           to
           bring
           in
           the
           number
           of
           10000
           men
           ,
           who
           are
           to
           be
           armed
           there
           ,
           one
           half
           with
           Muske●s
           ,
           the
           other
           with
           Pikes
           ,
           to
           be
           shipped
           to
           serve
           his
           Majesty
           in
           
             England
             ,
             Wales
             ,
             Scotland
          
           ,
           at
           his
           Majesty
           shall
           appoint
           .
        
         
           Thus
           have
           I
           set
           forth
           the
           Kings
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           on
           the
           one
           side
           ,
           and
           his
           Letter
           or
           Declaration
           to
           the
           most
           bloody
           and
           barbarous
           Rebels
           of
           Ireland
           on
           the
           other
           side
           :
           And
           now
           how
           the
           King
           is
           able
           to
           reconcile
           these
           two
           vast
           contrarities
           ,
           and
           to
           give
           the
           Kingdome
           and
           Parliament
           full
           satisfaction
           (
           as
           in
           that
           Letter
           to
           them
           he
           saies
           he
           will
           )
           concerning
           the
           affaires
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           let
           the
           world
           judge
           ,
           and
           God
           and
           his
           owne
           soul
           be
           witnesse
           .
           Therefore
           the
           Parliament
           (
           as
           by
           Gods
           mercy
           to
           us
           they
           have
           done
           all
           things
           hitherto
           ,
           for
           the
           most
           part
           ,
           with
           much
           moderation
           and
           〈◊〉
           )
           did
           very
           〈◊〉
           (
           I
           think
           )
           present
           to
           his
           Majesty
           in
           the●●
           Letter
           or
           Declaration
           sent
           unto
           him
           ,
           
           on
           their
           knowledge
           of
           these
           things
           ,
           that
           the
           war
           in
           Ireland
           being
           fomented
           and
           prolonged
           by
           his
           Majesty
           ,
           to
           the
           utter
           ruine
           almost
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           England
           and
           Scotland
           ,
           that
           untill
           satisfaction
           and
           security
           be
           〈◊〉
           given
           to
           〈◊〉
           Kingdomes
           for
           the
           same
           ,
           his
           Majesties
           coming
           to
           London
           could
           not
           be
           convenient
           nor
           assented
           unto
           .
           Thus
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           Parliaments
           providence
           (
           next
           under
           the
           infinite
           wisdom
           and
           mercy
           of
           our
           good
           God
           )
           hath
           still
           wonderfully
           discovered
           
           and
           disappointed
           all
           the
           pestilent
           plots
           and
           dangerous
           designes
           of
           our
           adversaries
           ,
           and
           (
           maugre
           all
           their
           malicious
           machinations
           and
           craftiest
           combinations
           )
           made
           all
           our
           Parliamentary
           great
           ,
           grave
           ,
           and
           godly
           affaires
           ,
           go
           on
           with
           wonderfull
           safety
           and
           security
           ,
           ever
           magnified
           and
           praised
           be
           the
           Lords
           most
           glorious
           mercies
           for
           it
           .
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           ,
           we
           received
           certain
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           the
           Enemy
           in
           those
           parts
           continued
           in
           a
           most
           distracted
           condition
           ,
           flying
           still
           before
           us
           ,
           and
           our
           men
           loosing
           no
           advantage
           and
           opportunity
           to
           pursue
           them
           .
           And
           that
           they
           no
           sooner
           had
           heard
           of
           our
           Forces
           approach
           toward
           Plymouth
           ,
           but
           (
           as
           they
           were
           in
           their
           Garrisons
           and
           Holds
           before
           Plymouth
           about
           Plympton
           )
           they
           immediately
           forsook
           them
           to
           provide
           for
           themselves
           by
           a
           shamefull
           flight
           ,
           
           and
           were
           no
           sooner
           fled
           ,
           but
           our
           men
           became
           masters
           of
           their
           Works
           .
           There
           were
           found
           in
           Plympton
           ,
           upon
           this
           the
           Enemies
           hasty
           flight
           ,
           seven
           peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           which
           in
           that
           confused
           haste
           they
           were
           not
           able
           to
           draw
           off
           ,
           there
           were
           also
           taken
           divers
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ;
           and
           it
           much
           joyed
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           to
           see
           a
           full
           deliverance
           come
           so
           soone
           and
           so
           unexpectedly
           ,
           
           and
           that
           in
           the
           depth
           of
           snow
           and
           dead
           of
           Winter
           ,
           whereas
           according
           to
           ordinary
           reason
           there
           could
           ,
           in
           such
           a
           time
           ,
           no
           reliefe
           be
           expected
           .
           But
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           to
           be
           sure
           ,
           made
           good
           use
           of
           the
           flying
           condition
           of
           their
           Enemies
           ,
           for
           immediately
           they
           sallyed
           forth
           after
           them
           ,
           and
           tooke
           about
           60
           of
           them
           ,
           one
           whereof
           was
           said
           to
           be
           a
           Commander
           of
           note
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           most
           active
           against
           the
           Parliament
           in
           those
           parts
           .
        
         
           And
           as
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Plymouth
           was
           active
           ,
           so
           our
           renowned
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           with
           his
           most
           loyall
           and
           active
           Forces
           would
           loose
           no
           time
           or
           opportunity
           ,
           but
           tooke
           all
           occasions
           of
           the
           Enemies
           feares
           and
           flights
           ,
           and
           following
           them
           close
           made
           them
           quit
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Drakes
          
           House
           ,
           
           which
           they
           had
           made
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           and
           our
           men
           took
           possession
           of
           it
           .
           And
           then
           Sir
           Thomas
           commanded
           a
           considerable
           party
           to
           march
           to
           Dartmouth
           ,
           who
           with
           much
           willingnesse
           undertooke
           the
           march
           ,
           and
           the
           Town
           being
           summoned
           ,
           the
           Enemy
           not
           onely
           refused
           to
           submit
           ,
           but
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           to
           fire
           some
           out
           houses
           ,
           
           supposing
           that
           they
           might
           ▪
           be
           beneficiall
           to
           us
           during
           the
           siege
           ;
           but
           our
           Forces
           routed
           the
           party
           ,
           took
           40
           Horse
           ,
           and
           divers
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           slew
           the
           
             Lieutenant
             Colonell
          
           that
           commanded
           the
           said
           party
           .
           And
           in
           the
           meane
           time
           
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           sent
           to
           Captaine
           Batten
           ,
           Vice
           Admirall
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Ships
           in
           the
           Westerne
           stode
           ,
           
           to
           come
           up
           to
           Dartmouth
           〈◊〉
           ,
           because
           he
           would
           storme
           it
           both
           by
           Sea
           and
           by
           Land
           ,
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           more
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           January
           the
           16
           a
           Petition
           was
           〈◊〉
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Peers
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           Lord
           Mayor
           ,
           Alde
           ●men
           ,
           and
           Common-Councell
           of
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           
           for
           the
           speedy
           setling
           of
           Church
           Government
           in
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           (
           as
           the
           day
           before
           they
           had
           presented
           one
           of
           the
           same
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           )
           and
           upon
           the
           presenting
           of
           the
           Petition
           ,
           Alderman
           Gibbs
           made
           a
           Speech
           to
           their
           Lordships
           ,
           and
           after
           some
           consideration
           of
           the
           Petition
           ,
           the
           Lords
           returned
           them
           a
           most
           acceptable
           answer
           which
           Petition
           together
           with
           the
           Answer
           thereunto
           ,
           from
           the
           Lords
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           and
           the
           honour
           of
           that
           most
           famous
           and
           renowned
           City
           ,
           in
           such
           a
           pious
           Act
           and
           Petition
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           here
           to
           insert
           them
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     To
                     the
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     the
                     LORDS
                     now
                     Assembled
                     in
                     the
                     High
                     Court
                     of
                     PARLIAMENT
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     humble
                     Petition
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     Aldermen
                     and
                     Commons
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     in
                     Common-Councell
                     Assembled
                     .
                  
                   
                     Sheweth
                     ;
                  
                   
                     THat
                     in
                     Novemb.
                     last
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     made
                     it
                     their
                     humble
                     request
                     to
                     this
                     honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     That
                     Church-Government
                     might
                     be
                     setled
                     ;
                     and
                     are
                     most
                     humbly
                     thank
                     full
                     for
                     your
                     favourable
                     interpretation
                     thereof
                     ▪
                     proceeding
                     from
                     the
                     good
                     intentions
                     of
                     the
                     Common-Councell
                     ,
                     who
                     are
                     resolved
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     their
                     duty
                     ,
                     to
                     have
                     a
                     tender
                     respect
                     to
                     the
                     Priviledges
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     whereby
                     the
                     Liberties
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     and
                     Kingdome
                     are
                     preserved
                     :
                     That
                     in
                     December
                     last
                     ,
                     at
                     the
                     choise
                     of
                     new
                     Common-Councell
                     men
                     for
                     the
                     yeare
                     ensuing
                     ,
                     the
                     Inhabitants
                     of
                     most
                     of
                     the
                     Wards
                     in
                     this
                     City
                     petitioned
                     their
                     respective
                     Aldermen
                     in
                     their
                     Wardmote
                     ,
                     to
                     move
                     your
                     Petitioners
                     to
                     make
                     their
                     further
                     addresse
                     to
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     for
                     the
                     speedy
                     setling
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     
                     within
                     this
                     City
                     ,
                     and
                     against
                     Toleration
                     ,
                     as
                     by
                     a
                     Copy
                     of
                     one
                     of
                     the
                     said
                     Petitions
                     annexed
                     appeared
                     .
                  
                   
                     That
                     private
                     Meetings
                     ,
                     especially
                     on
                     the
                     Lords
                     Day
                     ,
                     (
                     of
                     which
                     there
                     are
                     at
                     least
                     eleven
                     in
                     one
                     Parish
                     )
                     are
                     multiplyed
                     ,
                     whereby
                     the
                     publique
                     Congregations
                     ,
                     Ordinances
                     ,
                     and
                     godly
                     〈…〉
                     ,
                     are
                     very
                     much
                     neglected
                     and
                     contemned
                     ,
                     as
                     if
                     they
                     were
                     Antichristian
                     ,
                     and
                     our
                     present
                     times
                     were
                     like
                     the
                     Primitive
                     persecutions
                     ,
                     or
                     as
                     if
                     we
                     were
                     still
                     under
                     the
                     Tyranny
                     of
                     the
                     Prelaticall
                     Government
                     ,
                     and
                     by
                     reason
                     of
                     such
                     〈◊〉
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     preaching
                     of
                     women
                     and
                     other
                     ignorant
                     persons
                     ,
                     superstition
                     ,
                     Heresie
                     ,
                     Schisme
                     ,
                     and
                     Profaness
                     are
                     much
                     increased
                     ,
                     〈◊〉
                     divided
                     ,
                     and
                     such
                     Blasphemies
                     as
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     tremble
                     to
                     thinke
                     on
                     ;
                     uttered
                     ,
                     to
                     the
                     high
                     dishonour
                     of
                     Almighty
                     God.
                     
                  
                   
                     That
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     are
                     informed
                     that
                     divers
                     persons
                     have
                     an
                     inte●●tion
                     to
                     Petition
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     for
                     a
                     Toleration
                     of
                     such
                     Doctrines
                     at
                     are
                     against
                     our
                     Covenants
                     ;
                     under
                     the
                     Notion
                     of
                     Liberty
                     of
                     Consel●●
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Petitioners
                     therefore
                     having
                     no
                     power
                     of
                     themselves
                     to
                     suppresse
                     or
                     overcome
                     these
                     growing
                     evils
                     ;
                     Doe
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     their
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     reveale
                     and
                     make
                     the
                     same
                     knowne
                     to
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     and
                     for
                     timely
                     prevention
                     and
                     removall
                     thereof
                     do
                     〈…〉
                     the
                     Pre●●●sses
                     may
                     be
                     taken
                     into
                     your
                     most
                     serious
                     consideration
                     ;
                     And
                     that
                     Church
                     Government
                     〈◊〉
                     speedily
                     ,
                     〈…〉
                     to
                     our
                     most
                     Solemne
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     with
                     the
                     most
                     high
                     God
                     ,
                     in
                     such
                     manner
                     and
                     forme
                     ,
                     as
                     to
                     your
                     Wisdomes
                     shall
                     seeme
                     most
                     agreeable
                     thereunto
                     ,
                     before
                     me
                     be
                     destroyed
                     one
                     by
                     another
                     through
                     〈◊〉
                     and
                     divisions
                     ;
                     And
                     that
                     no
                     Toleration
                     be
                     granted
                     ,
                     either
                     of
                     Popery
                     ,
                     Prelacy
                     ,
                     Superstition
                     ,
                     Heresie
                     ,
                     Schisme
                     ,
                     Prophannesse
                     ,
                     or
                     of
                     any
                     thing
                     contrary
                     to
                     sound
                     Doctrine
                     and
                     the
                     power
                     of
                     godlinesse
                     ;
                     And
                     that
                     all
                     private
                     Meetings
                     ,
                     contrary
                     to
                     the
                     said
                     Covenant
                     (
                     the
                     rather
                     in
                     regard
                     of
                     the
                     sad
                     effects
                     thereof
                     )
                     may
                     be
                     restrained
                     ,
                  
                   
                     And
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     shall
                     pray
                     ,
                     &c.
                     
                       MICHELL
                       .
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                   
                     To
                     the
                     Right
                     Worshipfull
                     the
                     Alderman
                     and
                     Common-Councell
                     men
                     of
                     the
                     Ward
                     of
                     Farrington
                     within
                     at
                     their
                     Ward-moot
                     ;
                     A
                     representation
                     of
                     the
                     Humble
                     desires
                     of
                     the
                     Inhabitants
                     of
                     the
                     said
                     Ward
                     .
                  
                   
                     I
                     THat
                     Church
                     Government
                     may
                     speedily
                     be
                     setled
                     within
                     the
                     City
                     ,
                     before
                     we
                     be
                     utterly
                     ruined
                     with
                     rents
                     and
                     divisions
                     .
                  
                   
                     II
                     That
                     this
                     Government
                     may
                     be
                     that
                     which
                     is
                     agreeable
                     to
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     example
                     of
                     the
                     best
                     Reformed
                     Churches
                     ,
                     according
                     〈◊〉
                     solemne
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     with
                     the
                     most
                     high
                     God.
                     
                  
                   
                     III
                     That
                     no
                     Toleration
                     either
                     the
                     Popery
                     ,
                     Prelacy
                     ,
                     Schisme
                     ,
                     Heresie
                     ,
                     Superstition
                     ,
                     Prophamenesse
                     ,
                     or
                     any
                     thing
                     contrary
                     to
                     sound
                     Doctrine
                     ,
                     or
                     the
                     power
                     of
                     godlinesse
                     ,
                     may
                     at
                     all
                     be
                     yeelded
                     unto
                     ,
                     as
                     being
                     against
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     contrary
                     to
                     the
                     very
                     Letter
                     of
                     our
                     Covenant
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     these
                     our
                     most
                     humble
                     and
                     earnest
                     desires
                     ,
                     which
                     we
                     are
                     obliged
                     and
                     encouraged
                     also
                     to
                     make
                     ,
                     by
                     reason
                     of
                     our
                     said
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     we
                     intreat
                     the
                     Right
                     Worshipfull
                     the
                     Alderman
                     ,
                     and
                     Common-Councell
                     men
                     of
                     this
                     Ward
                     ,
                     to
                     represent
                     to
                     the
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Court
                     of
                     Common-Councell
                     at
                     their
                     first
                     sitting
                     ,
                     that
                     they
                     would
                     make
                     their
                     further
                     addresse
                     to
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     for
                     the
                     ob●aining
                     of
                     these
                     our
                     just
                     and
                     necessary
                     desires
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     The
                     Answer
                     to
                     the
                     said
                     Petition
                     ,
                     pronounced
                     by
                     the
                     Speaker
                     of
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Peers
                     .
                  
                   
                     THe
                     Lords
                     have
                     alwaies
                     had
                     great
                     experience
                     of
                     the
                     care
                     and
                     good
                     affections
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     Aldermen
                     ,
                     and
                     Common-Councell
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     for
                     which
                     they
                     are
                     glad
                     of
                     any
                     opportunity
                     to
                     expresse
                     their
                     great
                     sense
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     returne
                     their
                     hearty
                     thanks
                     ,
                     and
                     〈◊〉
                     especially
                     upon
                     this
                     occasion
                     ,
                     wherein
                     the
                     Common-Councell
                     have
                     ma●●●
                     so
                     great
                     zeale
                     and
                     faithfulnesse
                     to
                     the
                     true
                     Worship
                     of
                     Almighty
                     〈◊〉
                     and
                     care
                     for
                     the
                     Peace
                     and
                     well
                     ordering
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     〈…〉
                     the
                     whole
                     Kingdome
                     is
                     so
                     neerly
                     concerned
                     ;
                     The
                     Lords
                     therefore
                     〈…〉
                     of
                     the
                     Petition
                     now
                     presented
                     unto
                     them
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     expressions
                     
                     of
                     that
                     worthy
                     Alderman
                     made
                     unto
                     their
                     Lordships
                     ▪
                     have
                     commanded
                     me
                     in
                     their
                     names
                     to
                     give
                     ye
                     further
                     and
                     larger
                     acknowledgements
                     for
                     your
                     great
                     care
                     and
                     endeavours
                     to
                     prevent
                     so
                     growing
                     a
                     mischief
                     ,
                     giving
                     ye
                     this
                     assurance
                     ,
                     That
                     as
                     they
                     have
                     been
                     very
                     forward
                     formerly
                     to
                     do
                     what
                     in
                     them
                     lay
                     for
                     a
                     settlement
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     so
                     they
                     shall
                     still
                     continue
                     to
                     advance
                     and
                     perfect
                     a
                     Worke
                     so
                     much
                     tending
                     to
                     the
                     glory
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     the
                     ●er●ing
                     of
                     the
                     Peace
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     holding
                     themselves
                     thereunto
                     obliged
                     by
                     their
                     solemne
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     ;
                     and
                     they
                     do
                     seriously
                     recommend
                     it
                     to
                     the
                     care
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     and
                     such
                     at
                     〈◊〉
                     in
                     Office
                     in
                     the
                     City
                     ,
                     to
                     suppresse
                     and
                     prevent
                     such
                     great
                     Offences
                     by
                     you
                     mentioned
                     ,
                     which
                     are
                     so
                     much
                     to
                     the
                     dishonour
                     of
                     God
                     and
                     the
                     disturbance
                     of
                     the
                     present
                     and
                     future
                     good
                     Government
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     .
                     And
                     wherein
                     ye
                     shall
                     finde
                     your selves
                     wanting
                     in
                     p●wer
                     ,
                     the
                     Lords
                     will
                     be
                     ready
                     to
                     contribute
                     their
                     authority
                     for
                     your
                     incouragement
                     and
                     assistance
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           we
           were
           credibly
           informed
           by
           Letters
           from
           Abington
           ,
           of
           an
           excellent
           exploit
           performed
           by
           the
           Forces
           of
           most
           active
           ,
           loyall
           ,
           and
           renowned
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           ,
           
           against
           Wallingford
           Horse
           ,
           in
           which
           he
           had
           taken
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Lour
           ,
           the
           Deputy-Governour
           of
           Wallingford
           ,
           some
           other
           Officers
           and
           Prisoners
           of
           note
           ,
           50
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           their
           Riders
           and
           Armes
           ,
           and
           also
           rescued
           30
           Horse
           which
           the
           Enemy
           had
           before
           taken
           of
           ours
           ,
           by
           which
           defeat
           Wallingford
           Garrison
           was
           much
           weakened
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           23
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           we
           received
           happy
           and
           most
           welcome
           newes
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Dartmouth
           ,
           with
           the
           Castle
           ,
           Ordnance
           ,
           
           &c.
           by
           storme
           on
           Sunday
           night
           ,
           Jan.
           19.
           and
           there
           was
           also
           a
           Letter
           read
           in
           Parliament
           from
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           of
           all
           the
           particulars
           of
           the
           storming
           and
           taking
           of
           the
           said
           strong
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           ,
           with
           a
           List
           of
           the
           Prisoners
           therein
           taken
           ,
           which
           being
           a
           full
           and
           authentick
           narrative
           of
           the
           whole
           businesse
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           inserted
           a
           true
           Copy
           of
           the
           said
           Letter
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 My
                 Lords
                 and
                 Gentlemen
                 :
              
            
             
               AFter
               my
               coming
               to
               Totnes
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               rising
               in
               great
               disorder
               from
               the
               siege
               at
               Plymouth
               ,
               and
               leaving
               their
               Guns
               and
               some
               Ammunition
               behind
               them
               ;
               I
               considered
               with
               those
               about
               me
               of
               attempting
               upon
               Dartmouth
               ,
               and
               it
               being
               concluded
               affirmatively
               ,
               
               I
               caused
               two
               Regiments
               of
               Foot
               to
               march
               to
               Ditsam
               ,
               
               and
               two
               to
               Sucheflemming
               ,
               being
               on
               the
               West
               of
               Dart
               River
               .
               I
               having
               summoned
               the
               place
               before
               ,
               resolved
               upon
               Sunday
               night
               to
               attempt
               it
               by
               storme
               ,
               which
               was
               agreed
               to
               be
               done
               in
               three
               places
               .
               The
               first
               Post
               was
               on
               the
               West
               Gate
               by
               Colonell
               Hamond
               ,
               the
               second
               on
               the
               North
               end
               of
               the
               Towne
               ,
               by
               Lieutenant
               Colonell
               Pride
               ,
               and
               the
               third
               on
               Tonstall
               Church
               and
               Works
               ,
               by
               Colonell
               Fortescue
               ;
               the
               time
               resolved
               on
               was
               in
               the
               evening
               .
               Our
               men
               fell
               on
               accordingly
               ,
               with
               great
               resolution
               ,
               (
               to
               whom
               Colonell
               Lamberts
               Regiment
               was
               a
               Reserve
               ,
               and
               to
               alarm
               the
               Enemies
               elswhere
               )
               Colonell
               Hamond
               entred
               the
               West
               Gate
               ,
               where
               foure
               Guns
               were
               planted
               ,
               and
               two
               upon
               the
               Mill-Pool
               ,
               upon
               his
               Flank
               the
               Enemy
               ●●ring
               his
               great
               guns
               but
               once
               ,
               his
               men
               that
               had
               the
               forlorne
               hope
               did
               very
               gallantly
               (
               as
               indeed
               they
               did
               all
               )
               and
               went
               freely
               on
               ,
               and
               beat
               off
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               possessed
               one
               Fort
               after
               another
               ,
               
                 viz.
                 Mount-Flaggon
              
               ,
               the
               
                 West
                 Gate
              
               ,
               and
               
                 Paradise
                 Fort
              
               ,
               and
               beat
               off
               the
               Main-Guards
               ,
               where
               were
               taken
               foure
               Lieutenant
               Colonels
               ,
               and
               so
               we
               possessed
               the
               Town
               from
               the
               West
               Gate
               to
               little
               Dartmouth
               .
               〈◊〉
               the
               interim
               Lieutenant
               Colonell
               Pride
               attempted
               the
               North
               part
               of
               the
               Towne
               ,
               called
               Harnesse
               ,
               where
               beating
               off
               the
               Enemy
               be
               entred
               it
               ,
               and
               took
               about
               eighty
               prisoners
               in
               it
               ,
               and
               by
               it
               possessed
               all
               the
               North
               part
               of
               the
               Town
               unto
               the
               Drawbridge
               ,
               which
               divided
               the
               North
               part
               from
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               Town
               :
               where
               Colonell
               Hamonds
               men
               and
               his
               met
               ;
               Colonell
               Fortescue
               with
               his
               men
               ,
               attempted
               Tunstall
               Church
               ,
               which
               was
               very
               well
               man'd
               with
               above
               100
               men
               ,
               and
               having
               in
               it
               ten
               Guns
               :
               His
               men
               ,
               after
               some
               dispute
               ,
               with
               good
               resolution
               entred
               the
               place
               and
               possessed
               it
               ,
               so
               that
               by
               this
               time
               the
               Enemy
               was
               beaten
               out
               of
               all
               ,
               except
               the
               great
               Fort
               on
               the
               East
               side
               of
               the
               River
               ,
               called
               Kingsworth
               Fort
               ,
               and
               the
               Castle
               ,
               with
               the
               Fort
               which
               lay
               over
               the
               Castle
               ,
               at
               the
               mouth
               of
               the
               Harbou●
               ,
               called
               
                 Gallant
                 Bover
                 ,
              
               :
               to
               which
               last
               the
               Governour
               ,
               with
               the
               Earl
               of
               Newport
               ,
               and
               as
               many
               as
               escaped
               out
               fled
               .
               After
               they
               were
               forced
               from
               their
               strength
               out
               of
               the
               Town
               ,
               the
               Governour
               coming
               back
               from
               the
               Castle
               to
               see
               what
               posture
               the
               Town
               was
               in
               ,
               had
               a
               remarkable
               shot
               as
               he
               was
               in
               the
               Boat
               ,
               one
               sitting
               by
               him
               ,
               a
               Musket
               shot
               was
               made
               at
               the
               Boat
               ,
               which
               pierced
               the
               Boat
               ,
               and
               through
               both
               the
               thighs
               of
               one
               that
               was
               next
               unto
               him
               ,
               and
               about
               three
               inches
               into
               his
               own
               thigh
               ,
               upon
               which
               he
               retreated
               to
               the
               Castle
               .
               Our
               Dragoons
               ,
               with
               two
               Companies
               of
               our
               Firelocks
               ,
               and
               some
               Seamen
               ,
               were
               ordered
               onely
               to
               alarm
               
               Kingsworth
               Fort
               ,
               wherein
               was
               Sir
               
                 Henry
                 Cary
              
               with
               his
               Regiment
               ,
               having
               in
               it
               11
               Guns
               ,
               and
               12
               Barrels
               of
               powder
               ,
               and
               convenient
               proportion
               of
               Ammunition
               .
               This
               was
               a
               very
               strong
               Fort
               ,
               with
               about
               foure
               good
               Bulworkes
               ,
               strong
               enough
               to
               have
               made
               a
               troublesome
               resistance
               :
               but
               the
               Enemy
               came
               willingly
               to
               terms
               :
               and
               to
               save
               time
               I
               willingly
               condescended
               to
               let
               Sir
               
                 Henry
                 Cary
              
               march
               away
               with
               the
               rest
               ,
               leaving
               the
               Armes
               ,
               Ordnance
               ,
               Ammunition
               ,
               with
               all
               Provisions
               in
               the
               Fort
               to
               me
               ,
               and
               all
               engaging
               themselves
               never
               to
               take
               up
               Arms
               more
               against
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               which
               was
               accordingly
               performed
               .
               Next
               morning
               being
               thus
               master
               of
               all
               but
               the
               Castle
               ,
               and
               
                 Gallants
                 Bower
              
               ,
               I
               summoned
               that
               ,
               the
               Governour
               was
               willing
               to
               listen
               unto
               me
               ,
               but
               I
               held
               him
               to
               those
               terms
               upon
               which
               after
               some
               dispute
               he
               yeelded
               ,
               which
               was
               to
               deliver
               himself
               and
               all
               Officers
               and
               Souldiers
               upon
               quarter
               :
               he
               sent
               me
               out
               Colonell
               Seamor
               and
               Master
               Denham
               for
               Hostages
               ,
               with
               whom
               came
               out
               the
               Earl
               of
               Newport
               ,
               and
               all
               was
               this
               day
               performed
               accordingly
               .
               In
               this
               Fort
               and
               Castle
               were
               11
               Guns
               ,
               with
               proportion
               of
               Ammunition
               and
               Provisions
               .
               We
               have
               taken
               in
               the
               Harbour
               two
               men
               of
               War
               ,
               one
               belonging
               to
               the
               Governour
               of
               Barnstable
               ,
               with
               12
               Guns
               ,
               Burden
               200
               Tuns
               ,
               the
               other
               belonging
               to
               Newcastle
               ,
               formerly
               Captaine
               Johnsons
               ;
               of
               ten
               Tuns
               ;
               In
               the
               Town
               one
               hundred
               and
               three
               peeces
               of
               Ordnance
               ,
               and
               about
               600
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               100
               Horse
               ,
               with
               good
               proportion
               of
               Arms
               and
               Ammunition
               exact
               particulars
               ,
               whereof
               I
               am
               not
               able
               to
               give
               your
               Lordship
               at
               present
               an
               account
               ;
               There
               being
               many
               of
               the
               Inhabitants
               of
               this
               Towne
               Souldiers
               in
               Plymouth
               ,
               and
               some
               Officers
               .
               And
               understanding
               that
               that
               Towne
               had
               2500
               in
               Garrison
               ,
               besides
               Townesmen
               ,
               I
               have
               sent
               thither
               for
               500
               Foot
               for
               this
               place
               ,
               who
               quickly
               will
               increase
               to
               more
               :
               and
               to
               this
               I
               desire
               your
               approbation
               :
               for
               having
               found
               more
               worke
               to
               do
               ,
               I
               held
               it
               not
               fit
               to
               weaken
               my
               Army
               ,
               especially
               considering
               the
               Recruits
               designed
               by
               you
               .
               I
               doubt
               will
               be
               too
               long
               before
               they
               come
               .
               I
               have
               given
               your
               Lordship
               a
               brief
               account
               of
               this
               service
               ,
               which
               I
               desire
               may
               be
               accounted
               a
               sweet
               mercy
               of
               God
               in
               a
               very
               fitting
               season
               ,
               and
               only
               ascribed
               to
               him
               who
               truly
               did
               direct
               and
               act
               it
               ,
               and
               made
               all
               the
               preparation
               to
               it
               ,
               both
               in
               the
               ordering
               our
               hearts
               ,
               and
               giving
               health
               to
               the
               Army
               ,
               which
               laboured
               two
               moneths
               ago
               extremely
               of
               sicknesse
               ,
               but
               is
               now
               in
               good
               disposition
               generally
               to
               health
               .
               I
               can
               say
               ,
               I
               finde
               it
               to
               be
               in
               the
               hearts
               of
               all
               here
               ,
               in
               all
               integrity
               to
               serve
               you
               :
               And
               that
               it
               is
               so
               ,
               is
               still
               the
               mercy
               of
               God
               :
               for
               surely
               the
               successe
               
               of
               your
               affaires
               ,
               only
               depends
               upon
               the
               ordering
               of
               a
               gracious
               providence
               ,
               which
               is
               no
               lesse
               visible
               in
               your
               councels
               ,
               (
               which
               we
               congratulate
               )
               than
               amongst
               us
               ;
               that
               being
               the
               common
               root
               and
               spring
               of
               all
               ,
               and
               which
               ,
               can
               and
               will
               carry
               you
               through
               the
               greatest
               difficulties
               ,
               and
               us
               in
               serving
               you
               ,
               untill
               God
               hath
               finished
               ,
               his
               own
               work
               :
               wherein
               to
               professe
               the
               obligation
               and
               readinesse
               of
               my selfe
               and
               the
               Army
               ,
               by
               the
               same
               good
               hand
               of
               God
               ,
               is
               all
               the
               undertaking
               of
            
             
               
                 Your
                 Lordship
                 most
                 humble
                 servant
                 ,
                 THO.
                 FAIRFAX
                 .
              
               
                 Dartmouth
                 ,
                 
                   Jan
                   20.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
             
               
                 
                   A
                   List
                   of
                   the
                   Prisoners
                   and
                   Prizes
                   taken
                   at
                   Dartmouth
                   ,
                   
                     Jan
                     ,
                     19.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   
                   SIr
                   
                     Hugh
                     Pollard
                  
                   Baron
                   ,
                   Governour
                   of
                   the
                   Towne
                   .
                
                 
                   The
                   Earl
                   of
                   Newport
                   .
                
                 
                   Colonell
                   Saymor
                   .
                
                 
                   Master
                   Denman
                   ,
                   Baron
                   Denmans
                   Sonne
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieutenant
                   Colonell
                   
                     Nicholas
                     Codrington
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieut.
                   Col.
                   Bluet
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieut.
                   Col.
                   
                     Thomas
                     Warkland
                  
                   .
                
                 
                   Lieut.
                   Col.
                   Searl
                   .
                
                 
                   Major
                   
                     Francis
                     Fielf●rd
                  
                
                 
                   Major
                   Hooper
                   .
                
                 
                   Captaines
                   16.
                   
                
                 
                   Lieutenants
                   14.
                   
                
                 
                   Ensignes
                   10
                
                 
                   Cornet
                   ,
                   〈◊〉
                   and
                   others
                   not
                   then
                   brought
                   in
                   .
                
                 
                   Master
                   Reynolds
                   ,
                   Gentleman
                   of
                   Armes
                   ,
                   besides
                   6
                   Gentlemen
                   of
                   note
                   of
                   the
                   Country
                   ,
                   and
                   divers
                   others
                   .
                
                 
                   Divers
                   Ministers
                   or
                   Priests
                   ,
                   and
                   many
                   inferiour
                   Officers
                   .
                
                 
                   Common
                   Souldiers
                   betwixt
                   800
                   and
                   1000
                   who
                   were
                   all
                   set
                   at
                   liberty
                   ,
                   and
                   to
                   repaire
                   in
                   peace
                   to
                   their
                   dwelling
                   houses
                   ,
                   who
                   tooke
                   it
                   as
                   a
                   great
                   favour
                   ,
                   as
                   also
                   did
                   the
                   whole
                   Country
                   to
                   whom
                   they
                   were
                   related
                   .
                
                 
                   
                   Many
                   Barrels
                   of
                   Powder
                   .
                
                 
                   1000
                   Armes
                   ;
                   besides
                   many
                   broken
                   ones
                   .
                
                 
                   Two
                   men
                   of
                   War
                   in
                   the
                   Harbour
                   ,
                   the
                   one
                   belonging
                   to
                   Barnstable
                   ,
                   the
                   other
                   to
                   New-Castle
                   .
                
                 
                   And
                   60
                   Sayle
                   of
                   Ships
                   ,
                   both
                   great
                   and
                   small
                   .
                
                 
                   120
                   Peeces
                   of
                   Ordnance
                   ready
                   planted
                   ,
                   with
                   those
                   13
                   in
                   Gallows-Brow
                   .
                
                 
                   In
                   all
                   ,
                   by
                   Sea
                   and
                   Land
                   ,
                   neer
                   upon
                   200.
                   
                
                 
                   100
                   Horse
                   .
                
                 
                   8
                   Horse
                   Colours
                   .
                
                 
                   5
                   Foot
                   Colours
                   .
                
                 
                   7
                   Standards
                   of
                   Foot
                   Colours
                   ,
                   
                   and
                   one
                   with
                   the
                   Kings
                   own
                   picture
                   on
                   it
                   .
                
                 
                   
                   Major
                   Pollard
                   of
                   the
                   Enemies
                   part
                   slain
                   in
                   the
                   storme
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           After
           the
           reading
           of
           this
           Letter
           the
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           tooke
           into
           their
           serious
           consideration
           ,
           the
           great
           and
           worthy
           valour
           ,
           and
           singular
           good
           successe
           of
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           and
           reserted
           it
           to
           a
           Committee
           to
           consider
           how
           the
           5000.
           
           
             l.
             per
             annum
          
           ,
           formerly
           voted
           to
           be
           conferred
           on
           his
           Excellency
           and
           his
           Heynes
           for
           ever
           ,
           might
           be
           presently
           setled
           ,
           possessed
           ,
           and
           enjoyed
           by
           him
           .
           They
           likewise
           ordered
           ,
           That
           a
           Letter
           should
           be
           written
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           to
           returne
           the
           thanks
           of
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           his
           noble
           valour
           and
           unwearied
           paines
           in
           the
           service
           of
           the
           State
           ,
           and
           particularly
           in
           the
           storming
           of
           Dartmouth
           ,
           and
           to
           informe
           him
           what
           a
           great
           mercy
           the
           Parliament
           esteems
           this
           businesse
           of
           Dartmouth
           ,
           and
           how
           highly
           they
           respect
           and
           esteem
           of
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           and
           his
           designes
           and
           undertakings
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           now
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           Reader
           (
           for
           Gods
           greater
           glory
           and
           high
           honour
           )
           to
           consider
           seriously
           ,
           and
           most
           graciously
           and
           gratefully
           ,
           
           how
           admirable
           wisely
           ,
           powerfully
           and
           advantagiously
           ,
           (
           for
           us
           )
           the
           Lord
           carried
           on
           all
           these
           late
           great
           works
           in
           these
           few
           ensuing
           observations
           ,
           worthy
           our
           cordiall
           consideration
           .
        
         
           As
           first
           ,
           That
           God
           all
           along
           cast
           such
           a
           pannick
           feare
           upon
           our
           Enemies
           ,
           such
           a
           Magor-Misabib
           into
           their
           hearts
           and
           spirits
           ,
           that
           they
           were
           a
           continuall
           terrour
           to
           themselves
           ,
           and
           that
           since
           our
           taking
           of
           Bovi●-Tracy
           ,
           God
           hath
           given
           into
           our
           hands
           neer
           1000
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ;
           and
           that
           upon
           the
           advance
           of
           a
           party
           of
           ours
           from
           Credi●●on
           ,
           the
           Enemies
           fled
           ,
           and
           onely
           ●ix
           of
           Colonell
           Okeyes
           Dragoones
           put
           500
           of
           their
           Horse
           from
           their
           post
           ,
           at
           which
           time
           they
           fled
           from
           Plymouth
           ,
           leaving
           their
           Guns
           ,
           Arms
           ,
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           behind
           them
           .
        
         
           Secondly
           ,
           That
           Captaine
           Batten
           ,
           Vice-Admirall
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Ships
           ,
           coming
           to
           block
           up
           Dartmouth
           by
           Sea
           (
           as
           our
           noble
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           had
           ordered
           him
           )
           li●
           upon
           a
           Ship
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           bound
           for
           France
           ,
           wherein
           were
           many
           Gentlemen
           of
           quality
           ,
           and
           money
           and
           jewels
           to
           a
           good
           quantity
           ,
           together
           with
           many
           other
           rich
           〈…〉
           .
        
         
           Thirdly
           ,
           which
           is
           indeed
           very
           remarkable
           ,
           That
           till
           our
           Forces
           came
           before
           Dartmouth
           ,
           in
           at
           least
           seven
           weeks
           space
           ,
           there
           had
           been
           little
           or
           no
           〈◊〉
           upon
           that
           〈◊〉
           ;
           but
           now
           our
           Army
           
           being
           there
           ,
           ther
           was
           such
           a
           mighty
           shole
           of
           Mu●●its
           taken
           ,
           as
           comfortably
           fed
           our
           Army
           ,
           and
           which
           so
           continued
           among
           them
           to
           the
           great
           admiration
           of
           all
           the
           Inhabitants
           .
        
         
           Fourthly
           ,
           That
           in
           the
           storming
           of
           the
           Towne
           ,
           though
           all
           things
           answered
           not
           the
           appointments
           of
           the
           Councell
           of
           War
           ,
           yet
           there
           was
           no
           confusion
           or
           miscarriage
           in
           the
           whole
           worke
           ,
           and
           withall
           ,
           that
           we
           had
           very
           faire
           weather
           all
           the
           time
           of
           the
           siege
           and
           storme
           ,
           even
           to
           a
           minute
           ,
           till
           the
           Town
           was
           taken
           ,
           and
           then
           only
           it
           rained
           much
           .
        
         
           Fifthly
           ,
           That
           notwithstanding
           the
           great
           strength
           of
           the
           Fortifications
           of
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           in
           men
           and
           Ordnance
           also
           ,
           yet
           it
           was
           taken
           without
           much
           bloodshed
           ,
           we
           having
           lost
           but
           two
           men
           in
           all
           the
           whole
           worke
           ,
           that
           we
           could
           possibly
           heare
           ,
           of
           ,
           which
           was
           even
           a
           miraculous
           mercy
           to
           us
           ;
           considering
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           that
           there
           were
           〈◊〉
           strong
           Works
           and
           Forts
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           about
           100
           Peeces
           ready
           mounted
           and
           manned
           ,
           which
           might
           have
           been
           thought
           sufficient
           to
           have
           maintained
           the
           Town
           and
           Harbour
           against
           a
           very
           potent
           Army
           .
        
         
           Sixthly
           and
           lastly
           ,
           That
           Master
           Peters
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           Ministers
           of
           the
           Army
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           presented
           to
           the
           Parliament
           divers
           Colours
           taken
           in
           the
           Towne
           and
           Country
           ,
           and
           among
           the
           rest
           ,
           the
           Kings
           owne
           first
           Colours
           ,
           which
           he
           first
           advanced
           at
           Yorke
           against
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           with
           the
           Kings
           owne
           picture
           on
           it
           ,
           and
           a
           Sword
           in
           〈◊〉
           hand
           ,
           and
           a
           booke
           in
           the
           other
           ;
           together
           with
           a
           bundle
           of
           brave
           Letters
           found
           in
           the
           Governours
           House
           in
           Dartmouth
           ,
           some
           of
           the
           Princes
           ,
           some
           of
           Ruperts
           ,
           some
           of
           Gorings
           ,
           some
           of
           Culpeppers
           ,
           and
           their
           Commissions
           by
           Sea
           and
           Land
           ,
           besides
           a
           Popish
           Masse-Book
           and
           an
           Altar
           ,
           taken
           from
           the
           Engineer
           of
           Dartmouth
           ,
           who
           was
           a
           Dutch
           Masse
           Priest
           .
        
         
           For
           all
           which
           so
           rare
           and
           remarkable
           free
           favours
           and
           mighty
           meer
           mercies
           ,
           so
           graciously
           conferred
           upon
           us
           ,
           our
           most
           renowned
           
             Parliamentary
             Worthies
          
           most
           rightly
           and
           religiously
           ordered
           a
           solemn
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           to
           be
           kept
           ,
           a
           Copy
           of
           which
           their
           Order
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     Die
                     Jovis
                     ,
                     Jan.
                     26.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   THe
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   in
                   Parliament
                   assembled
                   ,
                   
                   do
                   order
                   and
                   appoint
                   this
                   day
                   fortnight
                   ,
                   being
                   Thursday
                   ,
                   for
                   a
                   day
                   of
                   Thanksgiving
                   ,
                   for
                   the
                   taking
                   in
                   of
                   Dartmouth
                   and
                   Hereford
                   ,
                   to
                   be
                   kept
                   within
                   the
                   
                   Cities
                   of
                   London
                   and
                   Westminster
                   ,
                   the
                   Lines
                   of
                   Communication
                   ,
                   and
                   ten
                   miles
                   about
                   ;
                   And
                   this
                   day
                   three
                   weeks
                   for
                   all
                   other
                   places
                   over
                   the
                   Kingdome
                   in
                   the
                   Parliaments
                   power
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           26
           of
           this
           instant
           January
           we
           received
           also
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           Stafford-shire
           ,
           that
           Captaine
           Stone
           ,
           that
           valiant
           and
           active
           Commander
           ,
           
           had
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           about
           100
           and
           odde
           Horse
           to
           beate
           up
           the
           Lord
           Molinaux
           his
           Quarters
           ,
           who
           fell
           upon
           the
           Enemy
           at
           a
           place
           called
           Cark
           ,
           within
           seven
           miles
           of
           Stafford
           ,
           and
           managed
           their
           charge
           with
           such
           martiall
           resolution
           and
           dexterity
           ,
           that
           they
           routed
           300
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           tooke
           prisoners
           three
           Captaines
           ,
           two
           Cornets
           ,
           eight
           Reformadoes
           ,
           ten
           inferiour
           Officers
           ,
           about
           100
           Horse
           ,
           and
           divers
           prisoners
           ,
           above
           100
           Pistols
           :
           In
           which
           conflict
           many
           of
           the
           Enemies
           were
           wounded
           ,
           and
           some
           slaine
           .
           And
           thus
           they
           returned
           victoriously
           to
           Stafford
           againe
           ,
           with
           their
           Prisoners
           and
           Prizes
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           28
           of
           this
           instant
           we
           were
           certainly
           informed
           from
           our
           Army
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           
           that
           Pouldram
           Castle
           ,
           which
           was
           Sir
           
             William
             Courteens
          
           House
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           neer
           Exeter
           ,
           was
           surrendred
           to
           brave
           Colonell
           Hamond
           ,
           who
           commanded
           in
           chiefe
           ,
           upon
           these
           Conditions
           ;
           
             The
             Officers
             and
             Souldiers
             to
             depart
             to
             their
             own
             dwellings
             ,
             leaving
             all
             their
             Arms
             behind
             them
             .
          
           There
           were
           about
           120
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           4
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           unmounted
           ,
           5
           Barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           with
           Bullet
           and
           Match
           proportionable
           ,
           but
           little
           other
           Provisions
           .
           His
           Excellencies
           most
           courteous
           carriage
           and
           mercifull
           useage
           of
           those
           at
           Dartmouth
           ,
           notwithstanding
           that
           he
           wonne
           it
           by
           storme
           ,
           had
           a
           great
           influence
           and
           operation
           upon
           the
           spirits
           of
           the
           Enemies
           elsewhere
           ,
           and
           was
           not
           only
           a
           prevalent
           motive
           to
           these
           of
           Pouldram
           Castle
           to
           yeeld
           so
           soone
           unto
           his
           famoused
           mercy
           ,
           but
           made
           many
           others
           also
           ,
           shortly
           after
           to
           desert
           the
           Enemy
           ;
           
           for
           there
           being
           at
           least
           120
           Cornish
           men
           prisoners
           in
           Dartmouth
           ,
           notwithstanding
           their
           former
           ,
           even
           most
           barbarous
           cruelty
           to
           ours
           ;
           yet
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           renowned
           and
           mercifull
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           (
           as
           I
           was
           credibly
           informed
           )
           set
           them
           all
           at
           liberty
           ,
           and
           gave
           them
           two
           shillings
           a
           man
           to
           beare
           their
           charges
           .
           And
           was
           not
           here
           a
           heaping
           of
           Coales
           of
           fire
           on
           their
           heads
           (
           as
           our
           Saviour
           commands
           and
           commends
           in
           his
           Disciples
           )
           and
           a
           rare
           way
           of
           winning
           of
           hearts
           ,
           even
           of
           those
           formerly
           heathenish
           cruell
           Cornish
           Enemies
           .
           Those
           of
           them
           that
           would
           stay
           and
           take
           up
           Armes
           for
           the
           Parliament
           (
           as
           divers
           did
           )
           he
           gave
           them
           ●●ree
           shillings
           a
           
           peece
           :
           to
           all
           the
           Seamen
           in
           prison
           he
           freely
           gave
           their
           liberty
           ,
           and
           to
           all
           their
           Common
           Souldiers
           ,
           unwilling
           to
           take
           up
           Armes
           ,
           he
           gave
           Passes
           to
           go
           to
           their
           owne
           habitations
           ;
           nay
           to
           severall
           Officers
           (
           of
           whom
           any
           of
           the
           faire
           conditioned
           Townesmen
           could
           give
           any
           good
           Character
           )
           he
           also
           gave
           Passes
           to
           go
           to
           their
           owne
           homes
           also
           ,
           on
           promise
           of
           future
           faire
           and
           peaceable
           demeanour
           toward
           the
           Parliament
           and
           their
           friends
           .
           This
           indulgent
           and
           most
           noble
           favour
           ,
           thus
           shewed
           by
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           was
           not
           altogether
           fruitlesse
           unto
           us
           immediately
           after
           ,
           for
           some
           of
           those
           Officers
           proved
           very
           serviceable
           to
           our
           Army
           in
           some
           of
           their
           succeeding
           designes
           ;
           nor
           could
           lesse
           good
           effects
           be
           expected
           from
           many
           others
           where
           his
           Excellency
           occasionally
           made
           his
           Martiall
           progresse
           and
           advances
           ;
           whereby
           he
           hath
           most
           certainly
           ,
           and
           more
           and
           more
           most
           worthily
           been
           crowned
           with
           ancient
           Caesars
           more
           than
           Golden
           Diadems
           of
           perpetuall
           same
           and
           honour
           ,
           
           
             viz.
             Caesar
             noster
             Anglicus
             ,
             dando
             sublevando
             ,
             &
             ignoscendo
             ,
             Gloriam
             adeptus
             est
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           January
           ,
           we
           had
           further
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           Dartmouth
           ,
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           a
           Barke
           which
           came
           from
           France
           ,
           putting
           in
           at
           Dartmouth
           ,
           not
           knowing
           it
           was
           in
           the
           Parliaments
           hands
           ,
           and
           being
           come
           within
           command
           ,
           
           before
           they
           discovered
           it
           ,
           was
           there
           instantly
           seized
           on
           .
           But
           speciall
           order
           and
           directions
           having
           been
           given
           to
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           Ship
           ,
           that
           in
           case
           he
           saw
           himself
           in
           danger
           to
           be
           taken
           by
           any
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Forces
           ,
           he
           should
           throw
           his
           packets
           of
           Letters
           overboard
           into
           the
           Sea
           ,
           which
           now
           he
           had
           accordingly
           done
           ;
           but
           it
           being
           upon
           examination
           confessed
           ,
           Colonell
           Lambert
           presently
           commanded
           out
           boats
           to
           search
           for
           them
           ,
           and
           to
           see
           if
           they
           could
           espie
           any
           such
           Packets
           floating
           on
           the
           waters
           toward
           the
           shore
           ,
           which
           by
           Gods
           good
           providence
           at
           last
           they
           found
           so
           indeed
           ,
           and
           tooke
           them
           up
           and
           brought
           them
           to
           the
           noble
           Colonell
           ,
           even
           Letters
           of
           great
           concernment
           from
           the
           Queen
           ,
           Jermine
           and
           Goring
           ,
           which
           were
           all
           speedily
           posted
           up
           to
           the
           Parliament
           .
           And
           thus
           ,
           besides
           the
           prize
           of
           the
           Ship
           and
           the
           fraught
           therein
           ,
           the
           Lord
           was
           most
           graciously
           pleased
           ,
           even
           by
           our
           Enemies
           themselves
           ,
           (
           and
           especially
           by
           admirable
           interception
           of
           their
           Letters
           from
           time
           to
           time
           ,
           even
           all
           along
           )
           to
           lay
           open
           and
           discover
           unto
           us
           the
           most
           hidden
           (
           I
           had
           almost
           said
           the
           most
           hideous
           )
           secrets
           of
           their
           hellish
           hearts
           against
           us
           ,
           and
           thereby
           giving
           us
           fair
           and
           seasonable
           opportunities
           (
           by
           his
           blessed
           assistance
           )
           
           to
           prevent
           and
           avoid
           their
           intended
           malice
           and
           mischiefe
           toward
           us
           ;
           blessed
           ,
           O
           ever
           blessed
           be
           the
           pure
           and
           precious
           grace
           and
           meere
           mercy
           of
           our
           good
           God
           unto
           us
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           now
           againe
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           thee
           in
           thy
           wonted
           patience
           and
           piety
           ,
           together
           with
           me
           ,
           to
           make
           another
           short
           stay
           ,
           and
           take
           a
           summarie
           and
           briefe
           survey
           and
           gratefull
           revise
           of
           all
           the
           sweet
           and
           salubrious
           mercies
           of
           this
           moneth
           also
           ,
           so
           much
           conducing
           to
           the
           health
           and
           happinesse
           of
           this
           long
           languishing
           Church
           and
           State
           ,
           
           to
           the
           dressing
           ,
           pruning
           ,
           and
           prospering
           of
           this
           our
           
             Burning-Bush
             still
          
           (
           as
           you
           see
           )
           unconsumed
           ,
           the
           Parliaments
           just
           Cause
           ,
           thus
           still
           sustained
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           all
           the
           fiery
           machinations
           and
           flaming
           molestations
           ,
           burning
           and
           blazing
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           as
           hath
           been
           most
           comfortably
           and
           conspicuously
           seen
           to
           us
           all
           ,
           
           both
           in
           the
           great
           mercy
           of
           our
           God
           ,
           in
           so
           upholding
           the
           heart
           of
           the
           renowned
           Governour
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           with
           such
           impregnable
           loyalty
           and
           fidelity
           to
           the
           Parliament
           and
           its
           most
           just
           Cause
           ,
           as
           not
           to
           betray
           that
           great
           trust
           committed
           to
           him
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           in
           safe-guarding
           the
           said
           famous
           Town
           from
           the
           pawes
           and
           possession
           of
           the
           Enemie
           ;
           and
           also
           in
           the
           singular
           good
           successe
           which
           immediately
           after
           the
           Lord
           gave
           to
           those
           his
           loyall
           befieged
           servants
           ,
           against
           their
           besieging
           Enemies
           ,
           as
           a
           just
           reward
           of
           their
           late
           base
           batterie
           of
           treachery
           shot
           against
           it
           .
           
           In
           that
           famous
           defeat
           given
           also
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           B●vie-Tracy
           ;
           and
           our
           winning
           of
           
             Ilminster
             ,
             Ashburton
             ,
             Totnes
          
           and
           Okebampton
           ;
           together
           with
           the
           famous
           victory
           obtained
           against
           the
           Rebels
           of
           Ireland
           at
           Sligo
           ,
           
           and
           the
           excellent
           effects
           ensuing
           thereon
           .
           In
           the
           most
           happy
           totall
           relief
           of
           Plymouth
           from
           a
           long
           and
           dangerous
           siege
           ,
           by
           base
           and
           blood-thirsty
           Enemies
           ,
           and
           recovery
           of
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Drakes
          
           House
           ,
           
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           also
           ,
           out
           of
           their
           hands
           .
           In
           Gods
           great
           goodnesse
           unto
           us
           ▪
           in
           still
           stirring
           up
           the
           hearts
           ,
           and
           raising
           up
           the
           spirits
           of
           the
           most
           renowned
           Citizens
           of
           London
           ,
           to
           stand
           close
           to
           his
           truth
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           very
           zealous
           for
           the
           building
           up
           of
           Gods
           House
           ,
           as
           was
           most
           eminently
           evident
           in
           their
           most
           excellent
           Petitions
           to
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           the
           speeding
           thereof
           .
           
           In
           the
           most
           happy
           surprizall
           of
           the
           Town
           and
           Castle
           of
           Dartmouth
           ,
           a
           mighty
           mercy
           unto
           us
           indeed
           ,
           it
           being
           a
           place
           of
           great
           consequence
           to
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           and
           a
           faire
           and
           famous
           Haven
           and
           inlet
           from
           other
           forraigne
           parts
           .
           
           And
           sixthly
           and
           lastly
           .
           In
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           C●rk
           neer
           Stafford
           ;
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           P●●ldram
           Castle
           by
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             
             Fairf●●s
          
           forces
           in
           the
           West
           ;
           and
           his
           most
           Excellent
           and
           amiable
           demeanour
           among
           the
           people
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           even
           like
           a
           second
           
             Julius
             Caesar
          
           .
           Together
           with
           the
           most
           seasonable
           surprisall
           of
           that
           Ship
           from
           France
           in
           Dartmouth
           harbour
           ,
           by
           which
           that
           〈◊〉
           of
           Letters
           of
           so
           great
           Concernment
           was
           also
           by
           Gods
           g●●d
           providence
           apprehended
           and
           found
           floating
           on
           the
           waves
           of
           the
           Sea.
           All
           which
           most
           gratefully
           put
           together
           ,
           and
           seriously
           and
           sanctimoniously
           considered
           can
           amount
           to
           no
           lesse
           than
           a
           most
           large
           acknowledgement
           of
           our
           most
           deere
           and
           Deepe
           en●●gement
           to
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           in
           all
           the
           bonds
           of
           most
           bonden
           gratitude
           ;
           and
           therefore
           to
           breake
           out
           into
           holy
           and
           hearty
           zeale
           〈◊〉
           Cordiall
           thankfulnes
           and
           with
           the
           good
           Prophet
           to
           con●●●●
           and
           say
           ,
           
           
             Who
             would
             not
             feare
             and
             love
             thee
             (
             O
             King
             of
             Nations
             )
             〈◊〉
             to
             thee
             alone
             indeed
             ,
             it
             doth
             appertaine
             ;
             for
             as
             much
             as
             among
             all
             〈◊〉
             and
             strong
             man
             of
             the
             Nations
             and
             all
             their
             kingdomes
             ,
             their
             〈…〉
             like
             unto
             the
             Lord
             our
             God
             :
          
           
           
             Who
             hath
             most
             mercifully
             and
             〈◊〉
             been
             a
             wall
             of
             fire
             to
             us
             ,
             this
             unworthy
          
           Jerusalem
           ,
           
             round
             〈◊〉
             as
             ,
             and
             the
             onely
             glorie
             in
             the
             midst
             among
             us
             .
          
           But
           now
           to
           proceed
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           now
           I
           shall
           begin
           the
           farther
           prosperous
           
             per
             〈…〉
          
           in
           the
           comfortable
           contemplation
           of
           the
           continued
           wonder
           of
           the
           
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
          
           in
           this
           Moneth
           also
           of
           Februarie
           1646.
           
           with
           the
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           letters
           out
           of
           the
           
             North
             -
             〈◊〉
          
           parts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           about
           the
           beginning
           of
           the
           〈◊〉
           of
           February
           ,
           1646.
           
           That
           the
           strong
           and
           almost
           impregna●●
           Garrison
           called
           
             〈◊〉
             -
             Castle
          
           ,
           being
           one
           of
           the
           strongest
           and
           〈◊〉
           buildings
           in
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           
           and
           therefore
           called
           
             Belvoir
             ,
             〈◊〉
          
           word
           ,
           signifying
           a
           Fair-Prospect
           ,
           which
           had
           66
           steps
           or
           〈◊〉
           unto
           it
           ,
           and
           therefore
           might
           well
           over-look
           the
           Country
           ,
           which
           (
           for
           the
           most
           part
           ,
           being
           vallies
           round
           about
           it
           )
           seemed
           〈◊〉
           yeild
           obey●●●ce
           to
           this
           Castle
           ,
           which
           now
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           is
           reduced
           〈…〉
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           Sir
           
             lartis
             Lucas
          
           ,
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           ▪
           withall
           the
           Commanders
           ,
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           therin
           ,
           〈◊〉
           permission
           to
           march
           away
           to
           Litch-field
           ,
           upon
           more
           honourable
           termes
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           than
           they
           deserved
           .
        
         
           And
           〈◊〉
           
             Thursday
             ,
             Februarie
          
           they
           came
           letters
           out
           of
           Cheshire
           ,
           
           from
           that
           〈◊〉
           ,
           faithfull
           ,
           and
           religious
           Commander
           ,
           Sir
           
             Willi●●
             〈◊〉
          
           ,
           of
           the
           most
           happie
           surrender
           of
           the
           strong
           and
           long
           〈◊〉
           Castle
           of
           West-Chester
           ,
           into
           the
           noble
           Commanders
           〈◊〉
           ,
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           .
           And
           that
           which
           
           made
           the
           mercy
           much
           more
           sweet
           and
           remarkable
           ,
           was
           ,
           that
           the
           surrender
           of
           this
           Towne
           was
           a
           cleare
           and
           most
           evident
           
             returne
             of
             the
             prayers
          
           of
           Gods
           people
           ,
           who
           had
           the
           fast
           day
           before
           the
           Moneth
           of
           January
           beene
           pressing
           the
           throne
           of
           grace
           for
           this
           great
           mercy
           in
           particular
           .
           
           And
           now
           this
           
             Thursday
             February
          
           ,
           6.
           being
           the
           day
           of
           solemne
           Thankesgiving
           ,
           set
           a
           part
           by
           speciall
           command
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           Gods
           great
           goodnesse
           in
           the
           obtaining
           of
           the
           strong
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Dartbmouth
           ,
           whiles
           the
           Parliament
           was
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           that
           
             God-delighting
             dutie
          
           of
           Thankesgiving
           in
           Margrets-Church
           in
           Westminster
           ,
           there
           came
           a
           Gentleman
           belonging
           to
           renowned
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           with
           letters
           directed
           to
           the
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           certifying
           that
           the
           Citie
           and
           Castle
           of
           Chester
           were
           surrendred
           to
           Sir
           William
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           third
           day
           of
           this
           instant
           Februarie
           ,
           about
           the
           houres
           of
           11
           or
           12.
           at
           Noone
           ,
           upon
           very
           faire
           ,
           yea
           indeed
           ,
           too
           faire
           termes
           and
           conditions
           to
           such
           a
           bloody
           Butcher
           as
           Byron
           was
           ,
           
           save
           only
           in
           mercy
           and
           pittie
           to
           the
           poore
           and
           miserably
           long-besieged
           without
           ,
           and
           much
           abused
           within
           Inhabitants
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           to
           avoyd
           the
           utter
           ruine
           and
           devastation
           thereof
           ,
           which
           this
           bloody
           Byron
           had
           vowed
           rather
           than
           to
           surrender
           on
           termes
           inferiour
           to
           those
           now
           thus
           granted
           :
           For
           ,
           in
           the
           present
           condition
           thereof
           ,
           it
           was
           exceedingly
           impoverished
           by
           the
           Enemies
           obstinacie
           and
           cruelty
           within
           ,
           very
           little
           provisions
           to
           be
           found
           therein
           ,
           save
           only
           of
           armes
           and
           ammunition
           ,
           whereof
           indeed
           was
           good
           store
           .
           The
           particulars
           wherof
           take
           in
           this
           list
           thereof
           ,
           
           the
           best
           and
           fullest
           that
           was
           then
           imparted
           to
           us
           .
           There
           were
           taken
           in
           the
           City
           of
           〈◊〉
           upon
           the
           surrender
           thereof
           ,
           300.
           
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           3000.
           armes
           ,
           20.
           
           Ships
           and
           smaller
           Vessells
           ,
           40.
           
           Barrells
           of
           Powder
           and
           good
           store
           of
           Bullet
           ,
           2000.
           
           Bandileers
           ,
           200.
           
           Firelocks
           ,
           ●2
           .
           Skenes
           of
           Match
           ,
           200.
           
           Horse
           ,
           300.
           
           Sadles
           and
           other
           furniture
           ,
           30.
           
           Hogsheads
           of
           Wine
           ,
           17.
           
           Firkins
           of
           Butter
           ,
           very
           little
           Cheese
           ,
           20
           Wagons
           ,
           17.
           
           Flitches
           of
           Bacon
           ,
           and
           a
           little
           salt-beefe
           for
           the
           Officers
           ,
           8000.
           
           Ounces
           of
           Plate
           and
           good
           store
           of
           other
           rich
           treasure
           in
           Byrons
           quarters
           ,
           for
           Byron
           himselfe
           was
           permitted
           to
           carry
           away
           with
           him
           not
           above
           50.
           l.
           in
           mony
           ;
           the
           Seale
           of
           the
           County-Palatine
           ,
           a
           1000.
           
           Records
           and
           Evidences
           ;
           there
           were
           also
           in
           the
           City
           ,
           two
           Powder-Mills
           ,
           and
           250.
           
           Irish
           Prisoners
           .
        
         
           This
           City
           and
           that
           of
           Dartmouth
           were
           of
           singular
           concernment
           and
           very
           great
           mercies
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           their
           losse
           so
           
           〈◊〉
           the
           greater
           to
           the
           Enemie
           (
           blessed
           be
           our
           God
           for
           it
           )
           for●
           this
           of
           Chester
           was
           most
           Convenient
           for
           landing
           of
           the
           Irish-R●●●
           ,
           and
           that
           of
           Dart-mouth
           ,
           for
           the
           French
           ;
           besides
           the
           strength
           which
           the
           Enemie
           had
           in
           them
           ,
           which
           is
           now
           by
           this
           meanes
           much
           weakned
           and
           scattered
           ,
           and
           our
           forces
           also
           which
           were
           a●●
           them
           now
           at
           libertie
           to
           be
           elsewhere
           imployed
           on
           other
           usefull
           and
           important
           avocations
           toward
           
             Oxford
             ,
             Litchf●ild
          
           ,
           or
           some
           such
           places
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           8.
           of
           this
           instant
           Februarie
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           Leicester
           ,
           that
           a
           party
           of
           about
           80.
           horse
           and
           40.
           dragoones
           were
           sent
           out
           of
           Leicester
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Major
           Meeres
           a
           very
           valiant
           and
           discreet
           Gentleman
           by
           night
           ,
           into
           
             Ashbie
             de
             la
             Zouth
          
           ,
           
           who
           carried
           on
           the
           designe
           exceeding
           ●●avely
           ,
           and
           marched
           with
           such
           expedition
           and
           privacie
           ,
           that
           they
           came
           to
           Ashbi●
           about
           11.
           of
           the
           clock
           ,
           that
           night
           ,
           altogether
           undiscovered
           ,
           which
           was
           about
           12.
           miles
           march
           ,
           whither
           being
           come
           ,
           they
           suddainly
           surprised
           the
           Centinells
           ,
           fell
           in
           at
           the
           Turnpike
           ,
           broke
           the
           chaine
           ,
           and
           entred
           the
           Towne
           ,
           tooke
           neere
           100.
           of
           the
           Enemies
           Horse
           ,
           being
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           the
           horse
           of
           that
           Garrison
           ,
           30.
           whereof
           were
           ready
           Sadled
           ,
           and
           fitted
           to
           have
           gone
           forth
           upon
           some
           designe
           of
           theirs
           ,
           all
           of
           them
           excellent
           good
           horses
           ,
           and
           some
           of
           them
           worth
           ,
           20.
           30.
           and
           neere
           40.
           l.
           a
           horse
           ;
           they
           tooke
           store
           of
           armes
           ,
           and
           more
           other
           Pillage
           ,
           released
           divers
           prisoners
           ,
           and
           some
           Country
           men
           whom
           the
           Enemie
           had
           taken
           for
           ransomes
           ;
           and
           thus
           having
           plundred
           the
           Towne
           ,
           in
           part
           of
           requitall
           of
           the
           many
           mischiefe●
           and
           plundring
           of
           that
           Garrison
           to
           the
           Parli●●●ts
           friends
           ,
           all
           these
           〈◊〉
           friends
           ,
           returned
           to
           Leicester
           without
           the
           least
           molestation
           :
           the
           Enemie
           (
           who
           was
           in
           the
           great
           House
           or
           Close
           )
           either
           not
           〈◊〉
           the
           alarme
           or
           nor
           daring
           to
           come
           forth
           at
           all
           against
           them
           .
           And
           thus
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           they
           came
           safely
           back
           againe
           to
           Leicester
           ,
           with
           all
           their
           horse
           ,
           prize
           and
           pillage
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           10.
           of
           this
           instant
           we
           received
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           
           of
           the
           most
           prosperous
           proceedings
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           in
           those
           parts
           ;
           And
           how
           the
           Enemie
           did
           mightily
           desert
           their
           Colours
           and
           Commanders
           ;
           yea
           and
           how
           that
           some
           of
           the
           Commanders
           themselves
           with
           their
           Souldiers
           came
           in
           unto
           our
           renowned
           
             Generall
             Sir
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           party
           ,
           and
           in
           particular
           ,
           that
           a
           Commander
           with
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           from
           the
           Princes
           Army
           came
           voluntarily
           
           and
           proffered
           his
           Service
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           who
           was
           most
           nobly
           entertained
           by
           our
           renowned
           Generall
           .
           And
           the
           said
           Commander
           did
           also
           assure
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           that
           as
           soone
           as
           oportunity
           did
           serve
           ,
           divers
           more
           intended
           to
           come
           away
           from
           the
           Enemie
           (
           a
           great
           part
           whereof
           were
           North-Countrie
           Gentlemen
           :
           )
           who
           had
           an
           earnest
           desire
           to
           serve
           his
           Excellency
           ;
           And
           that
           a
           party
           of
           Sir
           
             Franis
             Drakes
          
           regiment
           went
           to
           visit
           a
           guard
           of
           the
           Enemies
           kept
           at
           Burrington
           ,
           where
           they
           tooke
           the
           Major
           and
           all
           his
           guard
           being
           about
           40.
           
           Horse
           in
           number
           ;
           this
           partie
           of
           ours
           was
           commanded
           by
           
             Major
             Stephens
          
           ,
           he
           that
           formerly
           routed
           
             Gorings
             Brigade
          
           and
           tooke
           his
           Colours
           from
           him
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           12.
           of
           the
           instant
           Februarie
           ,
           our
           prudent
           and
           provident
           Worthies
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           tooke
           into
           their
           serious
           consideration
           the
           great
           obstructions
           in
           severall
           parts
           of
           the
           kingdome
           ,
           and
           how
           much
           it
           might
           prejudice
           the
           people
           ,
           in
           case
           they
           should
           not
           enjoy
           the
           benefit
           of
           the
           Lawes
           of
           the
           kingdome
           :
           Whereupon
           ,
           
           they
           ordered
           ,
           That
           (
           as
           formerly
           )
           Commissions
           should
           be
           issued
           forth
           under
           the
           Great-Seale
           of
           England
           to
           the
           justices
           of
           Assizes
           ,
           and
           Oyer
           and
           
             Terminet
             ,
             Goale-deliveries
          
           and
           Nisi-prius
           should
           continue
           and
           proceede
           in
           their
           power
           in
           their
           Circuits
           ,
           according
           to
           former
           Votes
           and
           instructions
           .
           A
           singular
           good
           worke
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           and
           much
           conducing
           to
           settlement
           of
           the
           peace
           and
           tranquility
           of
           the
           Common-wealth
           ;
           the
           long
           intermission
           whereof
           (
           which
           could
           not
           till
           now
           be
           well
           remedied
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           Civill-warres
           among
           us
           )
           having
           beene
           of
           great
           prejudice
           to
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           .
        
         
           And
           the
           19.
           of
           this
           instant
           Februarie
           being
           Thursday
           ,
           the
           House
           had
           ordered
           a
           day
           should
           be
           set
           a
           part
           as
           a
           solemne
           day
           of
           Thankesgiving
           for
           the
           great
           mercie
           of
           God
           to
           this
           Kingdome
           for
           the
           happie
           surrender
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Chester
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           possession
           ,
           
           and
           that
           a
           Collection
           should
           be
           made
           in
           all
           the
           Churches
           ,
           for
           the
           releife
           of
           the
           Sicke
           ,
           mained
           and
           wounded
           Souldiers
           that
           lay
           before
           that
           place
           ;
           and
           likewise
           for
           the
           releife
           of
           other
           distressed
           people
           in
           and
           about
           that
           Citie
           ,
           who
           had
           suffered
           much
           and
           beene
           brought
           into
           great
           poverty
           and
           miserie
           by
           the
           enemies
           there
           .
           And
           our
           most
           loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           kept
           the
           like
           solemn-day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           in
           their
           armie
           ,
           to
           blesse
           God
           with
           us
           for
           this
           great
           mercie
           unto
           us
           .
           And
           see
           and
           admire
           ,
           as
           a
           farther
           ground
           of
           Thankefulnes
           ,
           and
           to
           raise
           up
           our
           Spirits
           to
           a
           higher
           pitch
           of
           bounden
           gratitude
           ;
           Even
           the
           
           very
           same
           morning
           that
           we
           were
           praising
           the
           Lord
           for
           that
           great
           mercy
           so
           graciously
           received
           ,
           there
           came
           yet
           more
           joyfull
           newes
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           of
           a
           great
           overthrow
           given
           by
           his
           Excellency
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Forces
           ,
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Torrington
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           
           the
           particulars
           of
           which
           so
           memorable
           a
           victory
           ,
           cannot
           (
           I
           conceive
           )
           but
           be
           of
           most
           singular
           satisfaction
           to
           the
           Kingdome
           and
           people
           of
           God
           ,
           especially
           ;
           I
           shall
           therefore
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           full
           and
           faithfull
           intimation
           thereof
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           sent
           in
           a
           Letter
           from
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           piety
           ,
           credit
           ,
           and
           eminency
           ,
           in
           his
           Excellencies
           Army
           ,
           and
           was
           read
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           Febr.
           the
           20.
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               SAturday
               ,
               Febr.
               14.
               our
               Army
               marched
               from
               Crediton
               and
               the
               quarters
               thereabout
               to
               Chimleigh
               ,
               Sunday
               they
               marched
               very
               early
               to
               a
               Rendezvouze
               some
               two
               miles
               in
               the
               way
               to
               Torrington
               ,
               with
               intention
               to
               have
               gone
               on
               ,
               but
               our
               Parties
               of
               horse
               bringing
               in
               some
               prisoners
               ,
               by
               whose
               examination
               we
               could
               not
               certainly
               learn
               which
               way
               the
               Enemy
               bent
               ,
               whereupon
               another
               party
               was
               sent
               out
               of
               Colonell
               Butlers
               Troope
               ,
               the
               forlorn
               of
               which
               party
               being
               twelve
               took
               twelve
               of
               the
               Lord
               Gorings
               Life-guard
               ,
               and
               24
               Horse
               ,
               and
               brought
               them
               to
               the
               Generall
               ,
               upon
               their
               examination
               it
               appeares
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               was
               ignorant
               of
               our
               motion
               ;
               The
               Lord
               Hopton
               was
               in
               Torrington
               .
               And
               further
               ,
               that
               a
               party
               of
               the
               Enemies
               Horse
               was
               at
               Burrington
               ,
               the
               Generall
               sent
               a
               partie
               of
               Horse
               to
               meet
               with
               them
               ,
               under
               command
               of
               Captaine
               Barry
               ,
               who
               accordingly
               charged
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               put
               them
               to
               a
               rout
               ,
               shot
               Lieutenant
               Colonell
               Dundash
               a
               Renegado
               ,
               and
               of
               the
               Lord
               Cleevelands
               Brigade
               ,
               and
               tooke
               severall
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               brought
               Dundash
               three
               miles
               on
               the
               way
               ,
               but
               being
               mortally
               wounded
               ,
               was
               inforced
               to
               leave
               him
               at
               Ringdash
               a
               foot
               quarter
               of
               ours
               .
               Also
               another
               party
               of
               Horse
               toward
               the
               East
               met
               with
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               taking
               some
               Prisoners
               and
               Horse
               ,
               and
               shot
               Major
               Bret
               ;
               by
               this
               time
               a
               Bridge
               was
               made
               up
               some
               two
               miles
               off
               Chimleigh
               ,
               so
               that
               our
               Army
               might
               with
               convenience
               march
               over
               ,
               but
               the
               day
               being
               so
               far
               spent
               ,
               it
               was
               not
               held
               fit
               to
               march
               with
               the
               whole
               Army
               ,
               so
               three
               Regiments
               of
               Horse
               and
               three
               of
               Foot
               marched
               some
               foure
               miles
               towards
               the
               Enemy
               ;
               that
               night
               the
               rest
               returned
               to
               Chimleigh
               ,
               with
               Orders
               to
               march
               .
               Munday
               Feb.
               16.
               the
               Generall
               with
               that
               part
               of
               the
               Army
               that
               was
               at
               Chimleigh
               marched
               up
               to
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               Army
               and
               within
               five
               miles
               of
               Torrington
               had
               a
               generall
               Rendezvouze
               both
               of
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               ,
               drew
               them
               up
               in
               Batalia
               ,
               and
               so
               marched
               up
               towards
               the
               Enemy
               .
            
             
             
               When
               we
               came
               within
               two
               miles
               of
               Torringron
               ,
               our
               forlorne
               hope
               of
               Horse
               charged
               theirs
               ,
               put
               them
               to
               retreat
               ,
               whereupon
               they
               came
               on
               again
               with
               a
               very
               strong
               party
               ,
               and
               put
               ours
               to
               a
               stand
               ;
               the
               reserves
               of
               our
               forlorn
               being
               come
               up
               ,
               and
               some
               foot
               ,
               forced
               them
               to
               their
               Body
               againe
               ,
               our
               forlorn
               of
               horse
               pursued
               and
               alarmed
               them
               at
               Squire
               Rolls
               his
               house
               ,
               within
               a
               mile
               of
               Torrington
               where
               they
               began
               to
               fortifie
               ,
               but
               the
               Enemy
               perceiving
               our
               Foot
               came
               up
               ,
               quit
               the
               House
               ,
               and
               drew
               their
               Forces
               to
               Torrington
               ,
               and
               our
               forlorne
               of
               Horse
               advanced
               after
               them
               .
            
             
               The
               Enemy
               drew
               their
               Foot
               out
               of
               the
               Town
               into
               the
               closes
               about
               a
               quarter
               of
               a
               mile
               ,
               our
               forlorn
               hope
               of
               Foot
               lined
               the
               hedges
               ,
               and
               so
               faced
               each
               other
               about
               two
               houres
               ,
               within
               halfe
               Musket
               shot
               e●changed
               many
               shot
               ,
               and
               there
               was
               then
               continuall
               skirmishing
               by
               the
               Forlornes
               and
               Reserves
               on
               both
               sides
               ,
               and
               some
               Prisoners
               taken
               ;
               by
               this
               time
               it
               began
               to
               be
               darke
               ,
               and
               a
               Councell
               of
               War
               was
               called
               ,
               whether
               to
               engage
               before
               day
               or
               not
               ,
               whereupon
               the
               Generall
               ,
               Lieutenant
               Generall
               ,
               with
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               Colonels
               ,
               deferred
               a
               Resolution
               a
               little
               time
               ,
               and
               rid
               to
               the
               forlorn
               hope
               ,
               to
               see
               in
               what
               posture
               they
               were
               while
               they
               were
               there
               ,
               the
               Tattoo
               was
               heard
               to
               beat
               in
               the
               Towne
               ,
               which
               assured
               us
               the
               Enemy
               continued
               in
               the
               Town
               ,
               not
               flying
               away
               ,
               as
               was
               reported
               ,
               but
               to
               be
               certaine
               ,
               six
               Dragoones
               were
               commanded
               to
               creep
               under
               a
               hedge
               neer
               the
               Barracadoes
               ,
               and
               to
               give
               fire
               ,
               to
               see
               whether
               they
               would
               answer
               ,
               by
               which
               we
               might
               know
               whether
               they
               stood
               to
               defend
               the
               Towne
               .
            
             
               The
               Enemy
               received
               the
               charge
               ,
               and
               answered
               it
               with
               a
               very
               sharp
               volley
               of
               shot
               .
               Our
               forlorn
               hope
               seeing
               the
               Dragoons
               engaged
               gave
               fire
               :
               whereupon
               the
               Enemy
               gave
               fire
               all
               along
               the
               hedges
               and
               Works
               ;
               thereupon
               the
               Reserve
               to
               the
               forlorn
               came
               on
               to
               relieve
               them
               ,
               and
               so
               being
               engaged
               ,
               the
               whole
               Army
               advanced
               ,
               and
               about
               eight
               at
               night
               the
               battell
               began
               some
               six
               fields
               from
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               we
               fought
               from
               hedge
               to
               hedge
               untill
               we
               beat
               them
               into
               their
               Barracadoes
               ,
               which
               they
               maintained
               for
               an
               houre
               after
               very
               resolutely
               ,
               our
               men
               being
               often
               repulsed
               ,
               yet
               at
               last
               got
               over
               the
               Barracadoes
               ,
               and
               forced
               the
               Enemy
               into
               the
               Town
               :
               whereupon
               the
               Horse
               were
               let
               in
               ,
               who
               scouring
               the
               streets
               were
               received
               by
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               a
               hot
               charge
               given
               by
               both
               parties
               ,
               yet
               it
               pleased
               God
               at
               the
               last
               we
               do
               〈◊〉
               them
               out
               of
               the
               Barracadoes
               at
               the
               furthest
               end
               of
               the
               Towne
               ,
               and
               by
               this
               time
               many
               prisoners
               were
               taken
               and
               put
               into
               the
               Church
               ,
               but
               farre
               more
               escaped
               being
               darke
               ,
               
               over
               the
               hedges
               and
               by-wayes
               ,
               which
               was
               not
               possible
               for
               us
               to
               prevent
               ,
               throwing
               downe
               their
               Arms
               ,
               and
               every
               man
               flying
               severall
               waies
               .
               Our
               Forces
               were
               no
               sooner
               possest
               of
               the
               Towne
               ,
               but
               the
               Enemies
               Magazine
               which
               they
               left
               in
               the
               Church
               was
               fired
               ,
               whether
               on
               purpose
               by
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               or
               by
               accident
               ,
               we
               cannot
               yet
               learne
               :
               but
               it
               proved
               a
               terrible
               blow
               not
               only
               
               blazing
               up
               the
               Church
               ;
               with
               all
               the
               wood
               and
               lead
               that
               was
               upon
               it
               ,
               deforming
               many
               houses
               in
               the
               Town
               ,
               but
               killed
               some
               of
               the
               Prisoners
               in
               the
               Church
               ,
               and
               some
               of
               our
               men
               that
               were
               in
               the
               Church-Yard
               :
               two
               great
               Webs
               of
               Lead
               fell
               within
               twice
               a
               Horse
               length
               of
               the
               Generall
               ,
               but
               it
               pleased
               God
               he
               escaped
               ,
               though
               in
               eminent
               danger
               ;
               many
               others
               being
               hurt
               both
               with
               the
               Timber
               ,
               Stones
               and
               Lead
               ,
               most
               of
               the
               Towne
               was
               shaken
               by
               this
               blow
               ,
               being
               the
               terriblest
               that
               hath
               been
               seen
               in
               the
               memory
               of
               man
               ,
               there
               being
               about
               80
               Barrels
               of
               powder
               blown
               up
               together
               ,
               and
               one
               barell
               which
               was
               blowne
               out
               of
               the
               Church
               into
               the
               streete
               ,
               which
               took
               not
               fire
               .
            
             
               The
               Enemy
               perceiving
               their
               Magazine
               to
               be
               〈◊〉
               fired
               ,
               gave
               one
               charge
               more
               with
               their
               horse
               up
               to
               our
               Barracadoes
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Sir
               
                 Iohn
                 Digby
              
               ,
               but
               our
               Musketeers
               gave
               fire
               ,
               whereupon
               they
               tooke
               their
               farewell
               ,
               our
               first
               instantly
               advanced
               through
               the
               Towne
               after
               them
               ,
               and
               began
               the
               pursue
               about
               11
               of
               the
               clock
               at
               night
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           Thus
           it
           hath
           pleased
           God
           in
           an
           instant
           to
           scatter
           those
           Forces
           of
           the
           Lord
           Hoptons
           ,
           his
           infantry
           being
           taken
           ,
           slaine
           ,
           and
           totally
           routed
           ,
           his
           horse
           ,
           many
           taken
           and
           dispersed
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           gone
           in
           great
           disorder
           toward
           Cornwall
           ,
           where
           shortly
           I
           hope
           we
           shall
           meet
           with
           the
           remnant
           left
           of
           that
           crew
           ,
           and
           put
           an
           end
           to
           the
           Field
           Enemy
           in
           the
           West
           of
           England
           .
           They
           confest
           they
           had
           8
           Regiments
           of
           Horse
           ,
           consisting
           of
           2500
           men
           ;
           some
           other
           of
           their
           Officers
           that
           are
           prisoners
           ,
           
           say
           3000.
           
           Indeed
           they
           are
           very
           resolute
           men
           ,
           sought
           valiantly
           ,
           and
           after
           they
           were
           chased
           from
           hedge
           to
           hedge
           ,
           defended
           their
           Barracadoes
           and
           Works
           at
           push
           of
           Pike
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           butt
           end
           of
           their
           Muskets
           ,
           till
           our
           Foot
           got
           over
           a
           hedge
           and
           flankd
           them
           ,
           so
           that
           they
           were
           forced
           to
           quit
           it
           .
        
         
           They
           were
           old
           Cornish
           Foot
           ,
           and
           all
           Green●iles
           and
           Gorings
           old
           Souldiers
           ,
           both
           English
           and
           Irish
           ,
           who
           were
           ingaged
           in
           this
           service
           ,
           but
           now
           are
           scattered
           .
           We
           have
           abundance
           of
           men
           wounded
           ,
           both
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           more
           than
           have
           been
           at
           any
           storme
           since
           the
           Army
           came
           forth
           ,
           for
           indeed
           every
           hedge
           was
           as
           it
           were
           a
           Bulwark
           to
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           so
           strong
           are
           their
           hedges
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           but
           few
           of
           ours
           killed
           ,
           many
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           both
           Horse
           and
           Foot.
           Let
           the
           glory
           of
           the
           victory
           be
           all
           given
           to
           God.
           Our
           first
           Word
           in
           this
           fight
           was
           
             Emanuell
             ,
             God
             with
             us
          
           ,
           and
           a
           
             Farre
             Push
          
           in
           our
           hats
           .
           Their
           Word
           was
           ,
           
             We
             are
             with
             you
          
           ,
           and
           a
           handkercheif
           tyed
           about
           their
           right
           Armes
           ,
           but
           by
           taking
           some
           of
           ours
           prisoners
           the
           Enemy
           had
           gained
           the
           Word
           and
           Sign●●
           ,
           and
           therefore
           we
           
           changed
           our
           Word
           ,
           which
           was
           Truth
           ,
           and
           a
           handkercheif
           or
           white
           marke
           in
           our
           hats
           .
        
         
           
             A
             true
             List
             of
             the
             Prisoners
             ,
             and
             of
             the
             number
             slaine
             and
             wounded
             on
             both
             sides
             in
             this
             fierce
             fight
             and
             brave
             victory
             at
             Torrington
             .
          
           
           PRisoners
           taken
           of
           the
           Enemies
           600.
           among
           whom
           were
           many
           of
           quality
           ,
           even
           80
           of
           the
           Princes
           Life-Guard
           ,
           30
           of
           Hoptons
           Life-Guard
           ,
           one
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           ,
           9
           or
           10
           Captaines
           ,
           6
           Lieutenants
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           ,
           3
           Ensignes
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           Officers
           ,
           200
           Horse
           ,
           3000
           Armes
           ,
           Hopton
           himself
           shot
           in
           the
           thigh
           neer
           the
           belly
           ,
           one
           Letter
           said
           shot
           dangerously
           in
           the
           belly
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Digby
          
           wounded
           in
           the
           head
           ,
           and
           some
           others
           of
           note
           sorely
           wounded
           ,
           and
           Major
           Threave
           ,
           and
           Captaine
           Frie
           and
           other
           Officers
           slaine
           .
           Of
           the
           Enemies
           slaine
           in
           the
           City
           by
           firing
           the
           Magazine
           200.
           full
           80
           barrels
           of
           powder
           blown
           up
           in
           the
           Church
           ,
           which
           (
           as
           was
           most
           credibly
           and
           for
           certaine
           informed
           )
           was
           done
           on
           purpose
           by
           Hoptons
           instigation
           ,
           who
           gave
           20
           l.
           to
           one
           of
           their
           owne
           party
           to
           fire
           the
           same
           ,
           a
           most
           cruell
           act
           .
           20
           of
           ours
           slaine
           in
           the
           fight
           ,
           and
           by
           blowing
           up
           the
           Magazine
           ,
           and
           no
           more
           ;
           and
           about
           100
           wounded
           .
           The
           Lord
           Hoptons
           Commission
           to
           be
           Generall
           under
           the
           Prince
           ,
           Sir
           
             John
             Digbies
          
           Commission
           to
           be
           Governour
           of
           the
           Forces
           before
           Plymouth
           ,
           and
           other
           Papers
           of
           consequence
           taken
           .
           Of
           the
           Lord
           Hoptons
           about
           400
           or
           500
           li.
           in
           money
           left
           behind
           at
           his
           Quarters
           ,
           with
           much
           plunder
           left
           in
           Portmantles
           ,
           and
           in
           other
           places
           behind
           them
           .
           All
           the
           Enemies
           bagge
           and
           baggage
           taken
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           provisions
           taken
           in
           the
           Town
           ;
           the
           Enemy
           totally
           routed
           and
           fled
           in
           great
           disorder
           into
           Cornwall
           ,
           
           and
           ours
           still
           in
           the
           pursuit
           of
           them
           .
           The
           two
           Messengers
           that
           brought
           the
           Letters
           intimating
           this
           great
           victory
           ,
           were
           called
           into
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           and
           had
           40
           l.
           given
           them
           ,
           as
           a
           gratuity
           for
           their
           pains
           in
           the
           journey
           .
           And
           the
           Messenger
           that
           brought
           this
           foresaid
           List
           and
           other
           Letters
           in
           confirmation
           of
           this
           great
           victory
           ,
           had
           20
           l.
           given
           to
           him
           also
           .
           
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           23
           of
           this
           instant
           Febr.
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ordered
           that
           Thursday
           come
           fortnight
           being
           the
           11
           of
           March
           ,
           a
           day
           of
           solemne
           Thanksgiving
           ,
           should
           be
           kept
           in
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           within
           ten
           miles
           about
           ,
           for
           this
           great
           mercy
           and
           brave
           
           victorie
           at
           Torrington
           ;
           And
           for
           the
           Countrie
           it
           was
           ordered
           that
           in
           respect
           Thursday
           7.
           night
           was
           by
           a
           former
           order
           appointed
           a
           day
           of
           Thankesgiving
           for
           the
           surrender
           of
           Chester
           ,
           in
           the
           severall
           Counties
           under
           the
           Parliaments
           power
           ,
           that
           on
           the
           same
           day
           ,
           hearty
           thankes
           should
           likewise
           be
           rendred
           by
           the
           Ministers
           of
           the
           severall
           Counties
           for
           this
           other
           great
           mercy
           at
           Torrington
           .
        
         
           
           Upon
           the
           24.
           instant
           ,
           the
           
             House
             of
             Parliament
          
           taking
           occasion
           by
           an
           ordinance
           for
           the
           discharging
           of
           the
           Ward-ship
           of
           the
           Heyres-male
           of
           Sir
           
             Christopher
             Wray
          
           ,
           late
           a
           most
           worthie
           Member
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ;
           They
           fell
           upon
           a
           serious
           debate
           touching
           the
           Legality
           or
           Illegality
           of
           Wardships
           in
           generall
           ,
           and
           after
           some
           time
           spent
           therein
           ,
           they
           ordered
           that
           the
           Court
           of
           Wardships
           it selfe
           ,
           and
           all
           Wardships
           
             Austres
             les
             Mains
             Primer
             Seisins
          
           ,
           and
           all
           other
           charges
           incident
           to
           the
           said
           Office
           should
           be
           from
           that
           present
           day
           taken
           away
           ;
           And
           all
           Tenures
           of
           homage
           and
           all
           fines
           ,
           licences
           ,
           pardons
           of
           Alienation
           &c.
           should
           be
           likewise
           taken
           away
           .
           This
           Vote
           being
           presently
           sent
           up
           to
           the
           
             Lords
             House
          
           for
           their
           Concurrence
           ,
           their
           Lordships
           concurred
           accordingly
           therein
           .
           And
           for
           the
           better
           satisfaction
           of
           the
           Reader
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           to
           set
           downe
           the
           Copy
           of
           the
           order
           or
           Vote
           it selfe
           ,
           verbatim
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                   IT
                   is
                   this
                   day
                   Ordered
                   by
                   the
                   Lords
                   and
                   Commons
                   Assembled
                   in
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   that
                   the
                   Court
                   of
                   Wards
                   and
                   Liveries
                   ,
                   and
                   all
                   Wardship
                   ,
                   Lilerie
                   ,
                   Primer
                   Seisins
                   ,
                   and
                   
                     Austres
                     les
                     Maines
                  
                   ,
                   and
                   all
                   other
                   charges
                   insident
                   or
                   rising
                   for
                   or
                   by
                   reason
                   of
                   Wardship
                   ,
                   Livery
                   ,
                   Primer
                   Seisin
                   ,
                   or
                   
                     Austres
                     les
                     Maines
                  
                   be
                   from
                   this
                   day
                   taken
                   away
                   ,
                   and
                   that
                   all
                   Tenures
                   by
                   Homage
                   ,
                   and
                   all
                   Fynes
                   ,
                   Lycences
                   ,
                   Seisures
                   ,
                   and
                   Pardons
                   for
                   alienation
                   ,
                   and
                   all
                   other
                   charges
                   insident
                   thereunto
                   he
                   likewise
                   taken
                   away
                   ,
                   and
                   that
                   all
                   Tenures
                   by
                   Knights
                   service
                   ,
                   either
                   of
                   his
                   Majesty
                   or
                   others
                   ,
                   or
                   by
                   Knights
                   service
                   or
                   Soccage
                   in
                   Capite
                   of
                   his
                   Majesty
                   ,
                   be
                   turned
                   into
                   free
                   and
                   Common
                   Soccage
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           This
           act
           of
           grace
           and
           happines
           to
           the
           Kingdome
           I
           conceive
           not
           to
           be
           inferiour
           to
           any
           of
           the
           former
           Acts
           or
           Votes
           passed
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           must
           needs
           be
           extraordinary
           acceptable
           especially
           to
           the
           Gentrie
           of
           England
           ,
           who
           by
           meanes
           of
           that
           Court
           were
           kept
           under
           in
           a
           mighty
           deale
           of
           homage
           and
           vassalrie
           in
           their
           Children
           and
           estates
           ;
           and
           they
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           now
           so
           much
           the
           more
           bound
           to
           doe
           God
           the
           more
           good
           spirituall
           service
           by
           
           how
           much
           he
           hath
           thus
           set
           them
           and
           theirs
           at
           such
           an
           enlarged
           libertie
           and
           freedome
           from
           this
           temporall
           service
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           26.
           of
           this
           instant
           Februarie
           ,
           we
           had
           certaine
           and
           full
           confirmation
           by
           Letters
           both
           from
           active
           and
           courageous
           Colonell
           Birch
           of
           the
           famous
           victorie
           obtained
           over
           the
           Enemie
           at
           Cardiffe
           by
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           under
           the
           Command
           of
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorn
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Trevor
             Williams
          
           and
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           the
           substance
           whereof
           was
           ,
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           Ragland-Castle
           in
           Wales
           having
           long
           time
           beene
           fortified
           by
           the
           Earle
           of
           Worcester
           ,
           a
           Papist
           ,
           did
           of
           late
           much
           increase
           in
           strength
           ,
           and
           committed
           many
           cruelties
           upon
           the
           Countie
           of
           Monmouth
           ,
           plundring
           ,
           firing
           and
           destroying
           Townes
           and
           Houses
           ,
           having
           the
           whole
           Countrie
           under
           their
           power
           ,
           except
           some
           few
           Garrisons
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           ,
           
           no
           way
           able
           to
           resist
           them
           :
           Now
           ,
           at
           length
           ,
           the
           Ragland
           horse
           drew
           towards
           Cardiffe
           in
           Glamorganshire
           being
           a
           Parliament
           Garrison
           ;
           whereupon
           the
           Governour
           and
           Committee
           there
           sent
           to
           Colonell
           Kern
           ,
           lately
           made
           High-Sheriffe
           of
           that
           Shire
           by
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           to
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Countrie
           to
           rise
           in
           a
           body
           ,
           to
           oppose
           the
           Enemie
           .
           But
           contrarie
           to
           expectation
           ,
           this
           Colonell
           Kern
           and
           the
           
             Malignant
             Gentrie
          
           being
           at
           their
           Rendevouz
           ,
           so
           prevailed
           with
           the
           people
           thus
           now
           raised
           ,
           as
           to
           besiege
           Cardiffe
           ,
           
           which
           was
           done
           with
           about
           2000.
           men
           ;
           and
           so
           in
           a
           short
           time
           they
           tooke
           the
           Towne
           ;
           having
           also
           the
           assistance
           of
           the
           
             Malignant
             Townsmen
          
           .
           Hereupon
           the
           Governour
           ,
           Committee
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           betooke
           themselves
           to
           the
           Castle
           ;
           And
           Gods
           good
           providence
           so
           ordered
           it
           ,
           that
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorn
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Trevor
             VVilliams
          
           and
           Colonell
           Keyrl
           and
           a
           party
           sent
           from
           Bristol
           from
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
          
           ,
           came
           in
           good
           season
           to
           their
           assistance
           ;
           (
           for
           ,
           the
           Governour
           and
           Committee
           ,
           as
           I
           toucht
           before
           ,
           had
           sent
           to
           them
           and
           to
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           to
           acquaint
           them
           with
           their
           estate
           ;
           their
           provisions
           were
           now
           almost
           spent
           in
           the
           Castle
           )
           and
           being
           so
           come
           fought
           most
           valiantly
           with
           the
           Country
           men
           and
           Ragland
           forces
           (
           who
           were
           joyned
           on
           a
           Heath
           neere
           the
           Towne
           )
           and
           at
           length
           ,
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           to
           us
           ,
           routed
           them
           and
           just
           upon
           the
           nick
           thereof
           ,
           Colonell
           Morgan
           with
           a
           party
           from
           Gloucester
           came
           in
           also
           unto
           them
           and
           did
           brave
           service
           in
           the
           pursuite
           of
           the
           Enemie
           where
           they
           slew
           many
           and
           tooke
           many
           prisoners
           and
           forced
           them
           to
           flie
           backe
           to
           the
           Towne
           ;
           but
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorn
          
           pursued
           them
           and
           releived
           the
           Castle
           ,
           the
           enemie
           continuing
           in
           the
           Towne
           a
           while
           ,
           till
           at
           last
           
           Articles
           were
           agreed
           on
           that
           they
           should
           march
           away
           with
           〈◊〉
           flying
           ,
           match
           lighted
           〈◊〉
           But
           having
           marched
           some
           pretty
           distance
           from
           the
           Towne
           ,
           〈◊〉
           was
           given
           by
           the
           Enemie
           for
           ●●●ach
           of
           their
           articles
           ,
           whereupon
           both
           sides
           were
           ingaged
           in
           a
           second
           very
           hot
           fight
           ,
           
           in
           which
           were
           slaine
           and
           drowned
           of
           the
           Enemie
           at
           least
           400.
           above
           500.
           taken
           prisoners
           ,
           the
           rest
           were
           all
           scattered
           and
           fled
           ;
           we
           lost
           very
           few
           men
           in
           this
           service
           ,
           though
           many
           were
           hurt
           .
           This
           service
           ,
           certainly
           ,
           was
           of
           very
           great
           concernment
           ,
           
           and
           rightly
           considered
           with
           the
           circumstances
           ,
           was
           none
           of
           the
           least
           mercies
           ,
           among
           many
           of
           our
           late
           famous
           successes
           and
           victories
           ,
           which
           God
           vouchsafed
           us
           .
           For
           had
           the
           Treacherous
           plot
           tooke
           effect
           by
           this
           Colonell
           Kerns
           defaction
           and
           the
           revolt
           of
           this
           County
           of
           Glamorgan
           ,
           
           South-VVales
           had
           beene
           lost
           again
           ,
           which
           probably
           would
           have
           afforded
           many
           thousands
           to
           the
           king
           ,
           to
           joyne
           in
           a
           body
           with
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           ,
           who
           ,
           to
           this
           end
           and
           on
           this
           hope
           had
           drawne
           his
           forces
           this
           way
           from
           Oxford
           to
           Worcester
           and
           so
           forward
           hither
           ,
           thus
           to
           joyne
           and
           make
           strong
           recruites
           ;
           and
           also
           to
           have
           gathered
           together
           their
           scattered
           quarter'd-men
           that
           came
           from
           Chester
           with
           Byron
           ,
           and
           at
           Garrisons
           thereabout
           ,
           and
           thus
           to
           make
           a
           fair
           armie
           in
           the
           field
           presently
           .
           But
           ,
           our
           God
           (
           with
           whom
           they
           consulted
           not
           )
           saw
           and
           smiled
           at
           their
           malice
           and
           mischiefe
           ,
           and
           hath
           thus
           most
           graciously
           crushed
           this
           Cockatri●e
           in
           the
           Egge
           ;
           and
           made
           this
           dangerous
           defigne
           ,
           a
           meere
           blasted
           Embrio
           dying
           in
           the
           wombe
           ;
           ever
           magnified
           and
           blessed
           be
           the
           Lord
           our
           good
           God
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           Upon
           the
           intelligence
           of
           which
           most
           famous
           victory
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           
           it
           was
           ordered
           that
           1000
           l.
           should
           be
           forthwith
           charged
           upon
           the
           Excise
           for
           the
           payment
           of
           renowned
           
             Major
             Generall
             Laughornes
          
           forces
           .
           And
           the
           Commons
           conferred
           upon
           himselfe
           an
           additionall
           considerable
           estate
           ,
           in
           regard
           of
           the
           singular
           good
           service
           ,
           now
           and
           formerly
           performed
           by
           him
           most
           faithfully
           and
           successefully
           for
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           28.
           of
           this
           instant
           Februarie
           we
           received
           most
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           
           Corff-Castle
           ,
           which
           being
           fully
           related
           in
           a
           Letter
           sent
           from
           those
           parts
           from
           a
           speciall
           good
           hand
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           inserted
           a
           Copy
           thereof
           ,
           which
           was
           ,
           as
           followeth
           :
           Sir
           There
           being
           in
           Corffe-castle
           ,
           One
           Leiutenant
           Colonell
           Pitman
           ,
           who
           had
           formerly
           served
           the
           Lord
           Inchiquin
           ,
           in
           Ireland
           ;
           upon
           
           some
           intimation
           given
           that
           he
           had
           a
           desire
           to
           doe
           the
           Parliament
           an
           acceptable
           service
           in
           procuring
           this
           Castle
           to
           be
           delivered
           up
           to
           the
           Parliaments
           possession
           ,
           
           in
           case
           he
           might
           have
           a
           protection
           granted
           him
           .
           Accordingly
           a
           protection
           was
           here
           privately
           procured
           ,
           and
           sent
           downe
           unto
           him
           ;
           and
           thereupon
           the
           plot
           was
           thus
           laid
           ,
           viz.
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Pitman
           having
           speech
           with
           Captaine
           Aniketell
           the
           Governour
           told
           him
           ,
           that
           if
           he
           would
           give
           way
           unto
           it
           he
           would
           goe
           into
           Somersetshire
           and
           privately
           get
           100.
           men
           more
           ,
           and
           bring
           them
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           then
           considering
           what
           had
           been
           formerly
           done
           he
           made
           no
           question
           but
           they
           should
           beat
           off
           the
           besiegers
           ,
           and
           make
           them
           quit
           the
           place
           :
           and
           that
           he
           would
           finde
           meanes
           to
           colour
           his
           going
           out
           by
           obtaining
           leave
           to
           goe
           for
           an
           exchange
           of
           a
           friend
           of
           his
           for
           one
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           side
           that
           was
           prisoner
           in
           the
           Castle
           ;
           Which
           being
           assented
           unto
           ,
           and
           leave
           given
           by
           Colonell
           Bingham
           for
           him
           to
           goe
           forth
           accordingly
           ;
           an
           appointment
           was
           made
           ,
           and
           the
           designe
           so
           laid
           ,
           as
           that
           Pitman
           under
           the
           Colour
           of
           bringing
           in
           the
           100.
           men
           for
           the
           enemy
           should
           bring
           in
           100.
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           that
           the
           besiegers
           should
           give
           the
           onset
           the
           same
           time
           .
           Accordingly
           100.
           commanded
           men
           were
           taken
           out
           of
           severall
           Companies
           of
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Waymouth
           ,
           and
           secretly
           marched
           to
           Lulworth
           castle
           ,
           whence
           they
           marched
           away
           with
           some
           30.
           or
           40.
           more
           joyned
           with
           them
           ,
           as
           silently
           as
           they
           could
           untill
           they
           came
           to
           the
           place
           ;
           Lieutenant
           Colonell
           Pitman
           leading
           them
           on
           to
           the
           Sally-port
           ,
           where
           Captaine
           Aniketill
           the
           Governour
           stood
           to
           welcome
           them
           with
           much
           courtesie
           ,
           some
           of
           the
           men
           being
           Somersetshiremen
           ,
           fitted
           for
           the
           purpose
           ,
           he
           being
           that
           Countrey-man
           ,
           yet
           some
           intermixed
           amongst
           them
           in
           a
           disguised
           habit
           who
           knew
           all
           parts
           of
           the
           castle
           .
           When
           50
           of
           these
           were
           entered
           ,
           Captaine
           Aniketill
           seeing
           many
           yet
           behind
           refused
           to
           suffer
           any
           more
           to
           enter
           ,
           saying
           ,
           those
           were
           enough
           ,
           and
           more
           than
           he
           could
           tell
           what
           to
           doe
           with
           ;
           at
           which
           Pitman
           seemed
           to
           be
           very
           angry
           ,
           saying
           ,
           he
           had
           done
           him
           wrong
           in
           causing
           him
           to
           bring
           men
           so
           far
           with
           the
           hazard
           of
           their
           lives
           ,
           and
           then
           to
           shut
           them
           out
           ,
           and
           make
           them
           lie
           in
           the
           cold
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           in
           danger
           of
           having
           their
           throats
           cut
           .
           But
           those
           that
           were
           taken
           in
           got
           presently
           some
           of
           them
           into
           the
           Kings
           Tower
           ,
           others
           into
           the
           Queenes
           Tower
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           into
           the
           two
           Platformes
           ,
           standing
           upon
           their
           guard
           ,
           and
           making
           it
           good
           ,
           expecting
           the
           besiegers
           would
           give
           the
           onset
           by
           scalado
           or
           otherwise
           ,
           it
           being
           about
           two
           
           of
           the
           clocke
           after
           midnight
           ,
           and
           thus
           it
           continved
           three
           or
           foure
           〈◊〉
           ,
           the
           besiegers
           in
           all
           that
           time
           never
           falling
           on
           ,
           and
           the
           Garrison
           in
           the
           meane
           space
           shooting
           and
           vapouring
           and
           threatning
           to
           cut
           the
           throats
           of
           all
           that
           were
           entred
           .
           But
           those
           50.
           standing
           stoutly
           to
           it
           ,
           at
           last
           when
           it
           was
           open
           day
           the
           besiegers
           ,
           when
           they
           saw
           their
           friends
           that
           were
           formerly
           entred
           to
           be
           on
           the
           tops
           of
           the
           Towers
           platformes
           ,
           then
           they
           began
           to
           shew
           themselves
           ,
           and
           the
           enemy
           bestowed
           some
           shot
           on
           them
           but
           without
           doing
           any
           harme
           .
           At
           last
           the
           Garrison
           seeing
           themselves
           betrayed
           ,
           and
           that
           it
           was
           bootlesse
           for
           them
           to
           stand
           it
           out
           any
           longer
           demanded
           a
           parley
           ;
           which
           was
           granted
           and
           agreement
           made
           that
           all
           their
           lives
           should
           be
           spared
           ,
           and
           those
           that
           were
           of
           the
           Town
           should
           returne
           quietly
           to
           their
           houses
           ,
           whereupon
           two
           by
           a
           ladder
           came
           over
           the
           walls
           .
           The
           rest
           seeing
           it
           ,
           began
           againe
           to
           shoot
           and
           so
           brake
           quarter
           :
           so
           as
           in
           conclusion
           they
           all
           became
           prisoners
           at
           discretion
           ,
           their
           lives
           excepted
           being
           sevenscore
           in
           number
           or
           thereabout
           .
           The
           Souldiers
           got
           store
           of
           plunder
           ;
           besides
           which
           ,
           there
           were
           found
           17.
           barrels
           of
           powder
           ,
           with
           match
           ,
           &c.
           good
           store
           of
           victuall
           ,
           besides
           30.
           prisoners
           or
           thereabout
           set
           at
           liberty
           .
        
         
           In
           this
           Action
           there
           was
           but
           one
           man
           lost
           on
           the
           Parliaments
           side
           ,
           though
           the
           Enemy
           shot
           often
           and
           threw
           downe
           great
           stones
           from
           the
           wall
           .
           And
           thus
           the
           Lord
           ,
           every
           way
           mightily
           shewed
           himselfe
           for
           us
           ,
           to
           the
           glory
           of
           his
           own
           great
           name
           ,
           the
           good
           of
           us
           his
           unworthy
           servants
           and
           the
           great
           dread
           and
           amazement
           of
           all
           our
           implacable
           and
           incorrigible
           enemies
           ,
           to
           him
           ,
           therefore
           ,
           alone
           ,
           be
           all
           the
           honour
           and
           glorie
           of
           all
           these
           our
           most
           memorable
           mercies
           and
           mighty
           deliverances
           .
        
         
           And
           here
           I
           shall
           againe
           desire
           the
           godly
           Reader
           to
           make
           a
           short
           stay
           ,
           and
           to
           take
           a
           briefe
           and
           gratefull
           review
           of
           all
           the
           rare
           and
           rich
           mercies
           of
           this
           Moneth
           also
           ,
           in
           the
           Lords
           admirable
           preservation
           and
           advancement
           of
           the
           prosperity
           of
           this
           his
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           thus
           ,
           still
           
             not
             Consumed
          
           ,
           nay
           contrariwise
           ,
           still
           freshly
           flourishing
           and
           preserved
           ,
           
           both
           ,
           in
           the
           reducing
           of
           
             Belvoir
             castle
          
           ,
           the
           faire
           City
           of
           
             Chester
             ,
             Town
             and
             Castle
          
           to
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           
           In
           the
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemie
           at
           
             Ashbie
             de
             la
             Zouch
          
           and
           the
           prosperous
           proceedings
           of
           our
           forces
           in
           the
           
           West
           .
           
           In
           the
           establishment
           of
           the
           judges
           to
           ride
           their
           Circuites
           
           againe
           ,
           and
           keeping
           quarterly
           Assizes
           in
           all
           Countries
           〈◊〉
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
           
           In
           the
           famous
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemy
           at
           Torrington
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           and
           totally
           routing
           Hoptons
           Army
           there
           .
           
           In
           putting
           down
           the
           Court
           of
           Wards
           ;
           the
           famous
           preservation
           of
           Cardiffe
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           ,
           and
           mighty
           victory
           obtained
           therein
           :
           
           And
           the
           stratagemicall
           possession
           of
           the
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           
           Corff-Castle
           .
           All
           which
           remarkable
           mercies
           seriously
           considered
           ,
           and
           gratefully
           preponderated
           ,
           O
           how
           great
           cause
           have
           we
           all
           with
           holy
           David
           frequently
           and
           frevently
           to
           enter
           into
           that
           his
           sweet
           Soul-Soliloquie
           ,
           and
           pious
           expostulation
           with
           our
           owne
           hearts
           ,
           
           
             What
             shall
             we
             re-pay
             and
             render
             to
             the
             Lord
             for
             all
             his
             benefits
             thus
             heaped
             and
             multiplyed
             upon
             us
             ?
             But
             take
             the
             Cup
             of
             salvation
             ,
             and
             pay
             our
             Vowes
             unto
             the
             Lord
             ,
             which
             we
             have
             made
             in
             the
             depth
             of
             our
             d●lorous
             daies
             unto
             him
             .
          
           But
           now
           proceed
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           we
           shall
           againe
           begin
           the
           most
           amiable
           and
           delectable
           
           progresse
           in
           the
           comfortable
           contemplation
           of
           the
           
             Parliamentary
             Mercies
          
           of
           this
           Moneth
           of
           March.
           1646.
           with
           the
           farther
           most
           famous
           successefull
           proceedings
           of
           our
           victorious
           Army
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           since
           the
           coming
           thereof
           into
           Cornwall
           ;
           and
           therein
           particularly
           their
           taking
           of
           Launceston
           ,
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           in
           that
           Countrie
           ,
           
           which
           being
           fully
           and
           truly
           related
           in
           a
           Letter
           by
           that
           worthy
           Gentlemen
           Master
           Rushworth
           ,
           our
           most
           noble
           Generall
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Secretary
           ,
           sent
           to
           the
           Speaker
           to
           the
           honourable
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           given
           the
           Reader
           an
           exact
           and
           true
           Copy
           thereof
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           ;
        
         
           
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               UPon
               Tuesday
               the
               24
               of
               Febr.
               the
               Generall
               began
               his
               march
               with
               the
               Army
               from
               Bedford
               ,
               and
               part
               from
               Torrington
               ,
               and
               quartered
               that
               night
               at
               Holsworth
               ,
               being
               12
               miles
               from
               one
               place
               ,
               and
               15
               miles
               from
               the
               other
               ,
               an
               extraordinary
               rainy
               day
               ,
               and
               wayes
               extraordinary
               deep
               .
               Wednesday
               the
               25
               we
               advanced
               from
               Holsworth
               to
               Launceston
               ,
               being
               ten
               long
               miles
               ,
               that
               the
               Enemy
               might
               be
               the
               more
               amazed
               at
               the
               Armies
               entring
               of
               Cornwall
               ,
               Colonell
               Butler
               was
               sent
               from
               Holsworth
               with
               a
               party
               of
               1000
               Horse
               and
               400
               Dragoons
               ,
               on
               Tuesday
               night
               as
               farre
               as
               Stratton
               in
               Cornwall
               ,
               to
               beat
               up
               the
               Enemies
               Quarters
               ,
               and
               accordingly
               that
               night
               he
               passed
               the
               River
               ,
               where
               the
               Enemy
               had
               raised
               up
               a
               Brest-Worke
               at
               Tamarton
               Bridge
               ,
               and
               broke
               down
               the
               Bridge
               to
               hinder
               our
               passage
               over
               ,
               but
               presently
               quit
               the
               passage
               ,
               whereupon
               he
               forced
               the
               Horse
               as
               well
               as
               Foot
               ,
               that
               kept
               Guard
               ,
               to
               retreat
               to
               their
               other
               Guards
               .
               
               and
               〈…〉
               to
               the
               place
               appointed
               for
               their
               drawing
               together
               upon
               an
               〈◊〉
               ,
               when
               he
               charged
               their
               Horse
               severall
               times
               :
               at
               last
               it
               pleased
               God
               to
               put
               the
               Enemy
               to
               the
               flight
               .
               He
               tooke
               about
               300
               Horse
               and
               80
               prisoners
               ,
               he
               had
               more
               prisoners
               and
               some
               of
               quality
               ,
               but
               the
               Souldiers
               minding
               their
               ●●ry
               and
               booty
               in
               Horses
               ,
               many
               of
               the
               prisoners
               escaped
               ;
               this
               party
               of
               Horse
               of
               the
               Enemies
               being
               about
               800
               that
               lay
               to
               keepe
               Guard
               upon
               the
               River
               Tamar
               ,
               was
               commanded
               by
               Major
               Generall
               Webbe
               ,
               who
               with
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               Commanders
               ,
               were
               put
               to
               a
               disorderly
               Retreat
               ,
               with
               the
               rest
               of
               their
               Horses
               ;
               which
               gave
               them
               such
               an
               alarm
               towards
               the
               North
               parts
               of
               Cornwall
               ,
               that
               it
               forced
               them
               to
               draw
               their
               Horse
               back
               ,
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               Army
               marching
               to
               Launceston
               ,
               which
               amazed
               them
               likewise
               on
               the
               left
               hand
               ,
               that
               if
               their
               intentions
               were
               for
               breaking
               through
               ,
               we
               could
               not
               tell
               what
               resolution
               to
               take
               .
               When
               we
               came
               within
               two
               miles
               of
               Launceston
               ,
               we
               met
               with
               their
               Scouts
               ,
               having
               taken
               severall
               of
               them
               ,
               we
               understood
               that
               Colonell
               Basset
               with
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               was
               resolved
               to
               keep
               Launceston
               ,
               and
               not
               to
               permit
               our
               entrance
               into
               the
               same
               ,
               whereupon
               the
               forlorn
               hope
               of
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               were
               sent
               to
               force
               entrance
               into
               the
               Towne
               ,
               the
               Enemy
               shut
               the
               Gates
               ,
               made
               some
               opposition
               ,
               but
               at
               last
               quit
               the
               Town
               ,
               and
               that
               disorderly
               ;
               we
               took
               some
               prisoners
               ,
               and
               killed
               some
               〈◊〉
               of
               them
               ,
               night
               being
               come
               on
               ,
               the
               rest
               escaped
               in
               the
               darke
               ;
               the
               Arms
               and
               Magazine
               in
               the
               Towne
               we
               seized
               upon
               ;
               we
               find
               the
               Country
               ,
               and
               particularly
               the
               place
               ,
               to
               expresse
               much
               joy
               at
               our
               coming
               ,
               though
               they
               were
               made
               believe
               by
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               that
               the
               Army
               would
               give
               no
               quarter
               to
               any
               Cornish
               man
               or
               woman
               ,
               which
               they
               did
               for
               the
               most
               part
               believe
               ,
               and
               was
               the
               cause
               of
               a
               great
               terrour
               upon
               them
               :
               but
               our
               Souldiers
               ,
               notwithstanding
               the
               opposition
               they
               had
               at
               their
               entring
               of
               Launceston
               ,
               did
               not
               so
               much
               as
               plunder
               any
               one
               house
               ,
               nor
               did
               any
               other
               prejudice
               to
               the
               Town
               ,
               that
               we
               can
               heare
               of
               ,
               but
               I
               hope
               will
               so
               demean
               themselves
               in
               pursuance
               of
               the
               Generals
               Proclamation
               ,
               as
               we
               shall
               conquer
               the
               Cornish
               sooner
               by
               our
               civility
               than
               by
               the
               Sword.
               Thus
               far
               into
               Cornwall
               it
               pleased
               God
               to
               prosper
               things
               with
               us
               ,
               and
               I
               hope
               when
               we
               come
               more
               into
               the
               heart
               of
               the
               County
               ,
               we
               shall
               not
               finde
               so
               many
               Enemies
               as
               friends
               .
               Very
               speedily
               you
               shall
               receive
               a
               fuller
               account
               from
            
             
               
                 Your
                 humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 J.
                 R.
                 
              
               
                 Launceston
                 ,
                 
                   26.
                   of
                   Febr.
                   1645.
                   about
                   nine
                   a
                   clock
                   in
                   the
                   morning
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           2
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           ,
           
           the
           honourable
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           took
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Abington
           into
           their
           consideration
           ;
           and
           it
           was
           ordered
           that
           monies
           should
           speedly
           be
           sent
           
           downe
           for
           the
           payment
           of
           it
           ,
           as
           indeed
           it
           most
           worthily
           deserved
           ,
           whom
           the
           Lord
           did
           most
           admirably
           assist
           and
           preserve
           from
           most
           dangerous
           and
           desperate
           ruine
           ,
           by
           a
           most
           furious
           assault
           so
           daily
           made
           upon
           them
           by
           the
           Enemy
           from
           Oxford
           ;
           whereof
           ,
           as
           this
           day
           we
           were
           given
           to
           understand
           ,
           and
           as
           by
           this
           ensuing
           Letter
           to
           renowned
           Major
           Generall
           Browne
           ,
           is
           most
           apparent
           ,
           even
           unto
           full
           satisfaction
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 Honourable
                 Sir
                 ;
              
            
             
               I
               Had
               not
               an
               opportunity
               to
               send
               my
               Letters
               formerly
               written
               ,
               but
               now
               God
               hath
               afforded
               an
               accasion
               to
               speed
               away
               his
               Messenger
               on
               purpose
               ,
               to
               let
               you
               know
               ,
               that
               the
               last
               night
               the
               Enemy
               drew
               out
               of
               Oxford
               with
               a
               strong
               party
               of
               1000
               Horse
               ,
               and
               all
               the
               strength
               they
               could
               make
               of
               〈◊〉
               ,
               and
               notwithstanding
               all
               our
               parties
               abroad
               ,
               and
               our
               Horse
               Guard
               ,
               they
               came
               between
               Thrupp
               and
               Norcot
               to
               Barton
               House
               ,
               and
               kept
               covert
               till
               day
               light
               ,
               and
               lay
               still
               after
               the
               Ravalue
               was
               beaten
               ,
               and
               our
               out-Centinels
               called
               in
               ,
               and
               then
               suddenly
               arising
               out
               of
               their
               Ambushment
               ,
               taking
               the
               advantage
               ,
               our
               Works
               (
               being
               caved
               out
               )
               at
               the
               Spurr
               ,
               and
               other
               places
               ,
               forced
               our
               Guards
               ,
               beat
               them
               all
               from
               the
               Works
               ,
               entred
               above
               300
               men
               ,
               possest
               themselves
               of
               
               Abby-Guard
               ,
               
               Spur-Guard
               ,
               
               Wayne-Guard
               and
               Barne
               ,
               pressed
               hard
               towards
               the
               Prison
               ,
               where
               three
               of
               their
               men
               were
               slaine
               betweene
               Master
               Dues
               House
               and
               the
               Prison
               ,
               by
               which
               time
               we
               had
               taken
               the
               Alarm
               ,
               and
               our
               men
               were
               got
               together
               ,
               and
               made
               good
               the
               passage
               ,
               and
               then
               fearing
               least
               they
               should
               possesse
               themselves
               of
               Bore-Bridge
               ,
               and
               so
               let
               in
               their
               Horse
               ,
               (
               which
               they
               had
               in
               great
               numbers
               about
               our
               Works
               )
               I
               commanded
               a
               party
               toward
               the
               Bridge
               ,
               and
               lodged
               them
               in
               the
               old
               Redoubt
               at
               Bore-Lane
               end
               ,
               which
               was
               of
               much
               good
               use
               for
               us
               ;
               for
               ,
               by
               keeping
               that
               ,
               we
               kept
               the
               Town
               .
               I
               also
               sent
               another
               party
               which
               did
               very
               good
               service
               at
               Wainyard
               .
               In
               the
               〈◊〉
               time
               our
               Horse
               did
               most
               gallantly
               charge
               their
               Foot
               ,
               routed
               their
               Musketeers
               ,
               and
               we
               had
               doubtlesse
               taken
               most
               of
               them
               that
               were
               over
               the
               Work
               ,
               but
               that
               they
               were
               preserved
               by
               a
               strong
               body
               of
               their
               Pikes
               .
               Major
               Blundell
               and
               Colonell
               Washburn
               came
               in
               unto
               us
               in
               good
               time
               ,
               
               charged
               gallantly
               through
               the
               thickest
               of
               them
               ,
               which
               so
               terrified
               them
               ,
               that
               being
               on
               all
               sides
               beset
               ,
               they
               quit
               their
               ground
               ,
               tumbled
               over
               the
               Works
               faster
               than
               they
               came
               in
               ;
               
               and
               besides
               them
               they
               carried
               away
               ,
               we
               took
               13
               prisoners
               of
               them
               .
               There
               were
               slaine
               on
               our
               party
               but
               two
               Common
               Souldiers
               :
               Captain
               Taylor
               ,
               Captain
               Maddocks
               ,
               Quartermaster
               Cox
               ,
               were
               dangerously
               wounded
               ;
               
               Major
               Blundell
               slightly
               hurt
               with
               a
               Halbert
               on
               the
               thigh
               ,
               Captain
               Keeling
               shot
               in
               the
               hand
               ,
               Colonell
               Washburn
               had
               his
               great
               bay
               
               horse
               slaine
               under
               him
               ,
               Quartermaster
               Arnot
               and
               Major
               Blundels
               Cornet
               Horses
               were
               slaine
               ,
               and
               many
               of
               our
               men
               sorely
               wounded
               .
               The
               dispute
               was
               very
               harsh
               for
               the
               time
               ,
               but
               God
               gave
               our
               men
               such
               spirits
               ,
               that
               scorning
               death
               ,
               they
               resolved
               rather
               to
               lose
               their
               lives
               than
               the
               Towne
               ,
               and
               some
               of
               them
               fought
               most
               desperately
               in
               their
               shirts
               onely
               as
               they
               started
               out
               of
               their
               beds
               ,
               
               and
               could
               but
               snatch
               up
               their
               weapons
               ,
               and
               flie
               to
               their
               Horses
               .
               Our
               Horse
               Guard
               that
               lay
               without
               Ockbridge
               ranne
               all
               away
               ,
               whether
               for
               feare
               of
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               or
               for
               feare
               of
               being
               called
               to
               an
               account
               for
               their
               neglect
               ,
               I
               know
               not
               ,
               they
               were
               part
               of
               Sussex
               Troop
               .
               I
               desire
               you
               will
               please
               to
               order
               the
               Officers
               of
               Colonell
               Rainsboroughs
               Regiment
               to
               come
               down
               to
               look
               to
               their
               charge
               ,
               there
               being
               here
               but
               foure
               of
               tenne
               Commanders
               .
               I
               am
               informed
               that
               the
               King
               hath
               sworne
               he
               will
               have
               Abbington
               and
               will
               fire
               it
               ;
               
               and
               that
               this
               night
               againe
               we
               shall
               be
               assaulted
               with
               2500
               men
               ;
               I
               doubt
               not
               ,
               if
               he
               come
               ,
               but
               he
               shall
               finde
               us
               better
               ●●aided
               than
               before
               .
               Sir
               ,
               I
               beseech
               you
               be
               pleased
               to
               hasten
               down
               some
               〈◊〉
               for
               the
               relief
               of
               our
               poore
               men
               ,
               whose
               necessities
               are
               great
               ,
               and
               their
               need
               of
               encouragement
               as
               great
               .
               Sir
               ,
               I
               shall
               desire
               to
               approve
               my self
               ,
               to
               the
               utmost
               of
               my
               power
               ,
            
             
               
                 Your
                 Honours
                 most
                 humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 George
                 Pain
                 .
              
               
                 Abington
                 ,
                 
                   March
                   2.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           I
           shall
           desire
           thee
           to
           take
           notice
           of
           Gods
           extraordinary
           providence
           in
           the
           preservation
           of
           this
           Town
           ,
           
           i●
           one
           especiall
           passage
           ,
           which
           was
           omitted
           in
           the
           Letter
           ,
           whereof
           I
           was
           credibly
           informed
           ,
           viz.
           That
           the
           Enemy
           having
           got
           the
           Magazine
           in
           their
           power
           ,
           or
           so
           neer
           it
           ,
           that
           they
           might
           have
           fired
           it
           yet
           were
           so
           confident
           that
           the
           Town
           was
           certainly
           theirs
           ,
           that
           though
           they
           might
           ,
           yet
           they
           therefore
           did
           not
           :
           whereas
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           had
           they
           doubted
           the
           taking
           of
           it
           ,
           they
           would
           ,
           no
           doubt
           ,
           have
           done
           it
           ,
           and
           then
           had
           irrecoverably
           mastered
           the
           Town
           ,
           our
           Souldiers
           not
           having
           above
           three
           charges
           of
           powder
           left
           them
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           and
           so
           might
           easily
           have
           been
           all
           destroyed
           and
           taken
           .
           Besides
           ,
           had
           they
           taken
           this
           Town
           ,
           
           they
           would
           have
           first
           plundred
           it
           to
           purpose
           ,
           and
           carried
           away
           whatever
           was
           portable
           and
           worth
           having
           ,
           and
           then
           unquestionably
           ,
           have
           set
           the
           whole
           Town
           on
           fire
           ,
           as
           not
           being
           tenable
           by
           them
           ,
           as
           their
           case
           then
           stood
           ,
           the
           King
           (
           at
           this
           time
           )
           necessitated
           to
           draw
           all
           the
           Souldiers
           into
           the
           Field
           ,
           for
           the
           forming
           of
           a
           Field
           Army
           ,
           and
           not
           able
           to
           keep
           or
           increase
           Garrisons
           ,
           especially
           this
           Garrison
           at
           this
           time
           .
           Therefore
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           see
           what
           an
           admirable
           mercy
           ,
           and
           speciall
           providence
           
           and
           protection
           of
           the
           Lord
           was
           here
           seene
           to
           this
           Town
           ;
           and
           therefore
           what
           great
           praise
           and
           Thanksgiving
           is
           due
           to
           the
           Lord
           for
           the
           same
           .
           But
           to
           goe
           on
           .
        
         
           Upon
           the
           4.
           of
           this
           instant
           we
           received
           the
           certaine
           intelligence
           and
           confirmation
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           the
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           
             Ashbie
             de
             la
             Zouch
          
           ,
           
           to
           Leicester
           forces
           .
           The
           conditions
           of
           the
           surrender
           were
           ,
           that
           
             Hastings
             ,
             alias
          
           ,
           the
           Lord
           
             of
             Loughborough
          
           ,
           together
           with
           his
           brother
           the
           Earle
           of
           Huntington
           and
           Colonell
           Perkins
           should
           have
           their
           estates
           unsequestred
           ,
           protections
           for
           their
           persons
           ,
           &
           passes
           to
           go
           beyond
           Sea
           ;
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Officers
           to
           have
           liberty
           to
           compound
           for
           their
           sequestration
           ,
           and
           passes
           (
           if
           desired
           )
           to
           go
           beyond
           Sea
           also
           ;
           and
           the
           Garrison
           to
           be
           slighted
           .
           Too
           good
           Conditions
           indeed
           ,
           for
           such
           a
           desperate
           and
           wicked
           Rob-Caryer
           as
           Hastings
           was
           ,
           but
           that
           the
           Kingdome
           may
           be
           glad
           to
           be
           rid
           of
           such
           wretches
           .
           The
           surrender
           was
           made
           accordingly
           on
           Munday
           ,
           the
           second
           instant
           .
           We
           tooke
           therein
           .
           5.
           
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           about
           300.
           
           Armes
           ,
           little
           ammunition
           ,
           and
           no
           great
           store
           of
           other
           provisions
           .
           A
           great
           mercy
           and
           mightie
           preservation
           of
           the
           peace
           and
           tranquility
           of
           all
           those
           ad-jacent
           Parts
           about
           it
           ,
           for
           which
           let
           God
           have
           all
           the
           due
           praise
           and
           glory
           .
           
        
         
           About
           the
           6.
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           ,
           we
           had
           farther
           certaine
           information
           of
           the
           singular
           good
           successe
           of
           our
           armie
           in
           the
           West
           passing
           on
           most
           prosperously
           by
           God
           Almightie
           guard
           and
           guidance
           ;
           The
           summe
           of
           which
           dayes
           intelligence
           was
           contained
           in
           these
           2.
           ensuing
           Letters
           from
           Master
           Rushworth
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 To
                 the
                 Honourable
                 
                   W.
                   Lenthall
                
                 Speaker
                 to
                 the
                 Honourable
                 House
                 of
                 Commons
                 .
              
               
                 
                   SIR
                   ,
                
              
               
                 IN
                 my
                 last
                 I
                 acquainted
                 you
                 with
                 the
                 Armies
                 coming
                 to
                 Launceston
                 and
                 of
                 the
                 taking
                 300.
                 horse
                 neere
                 Stratton
                 .
                 By
                 reason
                 of
                 the
                 long
                 ,
                 marches
                 the
                 Foot
                 had
                 taken
                 ,
                 and
                 many
                 straglers
                 behind
                 ,
                 the
                 Generall
                 and
                 the
                 Army
                 rested
                 at
                 Launceston
                 two
                 dayes
                 ;
                 and
                 on
                 Saturday
                 last
                 ,
                 the
                 Army
                 advanced
                 five
                 or
                 six
                 miles
                 towards
                 Bodman
                 .
                 And
                 this
                 day
                 the
                 Horse
                 and
                 Foot
                 had
                 a
                 Generall
                 Rendezouz
                 upon
                 the
                 Downes
                 within
                 eight
                 Miles
                 of
                 Bodman
                 ;
                 the
                 Forlorn
                 Hope
                 being
                 sent
                 out
                 ,
                 they
                 〈◊〉
                 with
                 the
                 Eenmies
                 Scouts
                 ,
                 there
                 being
                 eight
                 of
                 them
                 together
                 ,
                 which
                 our
                 men
                 tooke
                 (
                 not
                 one
                 escaping
                 )
                 they
                 all
                 confesse
                 they
                 had
                 no
                 intelligence
                 
                 of
                 our
                 coming
                 ;
                 that
                 they
                 belonged
                 to
                 a
                 Guard
                 of
                 300.
                 
                 Horse
                 that
                 was
                 kept
                 on
                 a
                 Passe
                 within
                 three
                 miles
                 of
                 Bodman
                 ;
                 and
                 within
                 two
                 miles
                 where
                 they
                 were
                 taken
                 ,
                 the
                 Army
                 advancing
                 neere
                 to
                 that
                 place
                 ,
                 we
                 discovered
                 a
                 Body
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 Horse
                 ,
                 at
                 about
                 two
                 miles
                 distance
                 ,
                 who
                 made
                 a
                 stand
                 ,
                 and
                 faced
                 us
                 for
                 a
                 while
                 ;
                 but
                 before
                 ever
                 we
                 came
                 were
                 them
                 ,
                 retreated
                 to
                 Bodman
                 :
                 As
                 we
                 were
                 upon
                 the
                 Moore
                 ,
                 intelligence
                 came
                 .
                 That
                 the
                 two
                 Companies
                 of
                 Dragoons
                 that
                 were
                 sent
                 towards
                 Camelford
                 the
                 other
                 day
                 ,
                 and
                 had
                 possest
                 an
                 House
                 ,
                 the
                 better
                 to
                 gaine
                 intelligence
                 ,
                 if
                 the
                 Enemy
                 intended
                 to
                 breake
                 through
                 Eastward
                 ,
                 were
                 in
                 some
                 hazard
                 by
                 a
                 great
                 Body
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 Horse
                 that
                 were
                 〈◊〉
                 betweene
                 them
                 and
                 the
                 Randezvouz
                 ,
                 and
                 forced
                 them
                 into
                 a
                 Close
                 for
                 their
                 security
                 ;
                 whereupon
                 a
                 thousand
                 Horse
                 were
                 sent
                 to
                 relieve
                 them
                 ,
                 but
                 before
                 they
                 came
                 ,
                 the
                 Dragoons
                 themselves
                 had
                 beaten
                 off
                 the
                 Enemy
                 ,
                 and
                 made
                 good
                 their
                 retreat
                 to
                 a
                 Church
                 ,
                 without
                 the
                 losse
                 of
                 a
                 man.
                 Sir
                 
                   James
                   Smith
                
                 with
                 his
                 Brigade
                 ,
                 was
                 the
                 man
                 that
                 had
                 a
                 Designe
                 to
                 have
                 surprized
                 them
                 ;
                 but
                 now
                 we
                 are
                 in
                 a
                 manner
                 gotten
                 betweene
                 him
                 and
                 Bodman
                 ;
                 for
                 the
                 Army
                 quarters
                 in
                 the
                 field
                 ,
                 and
                 all
                 the
                 Villages
                 hereabouts
                 ,
                 that
                 he
                 can
                 hardly
                 make
                 his
                 retreat
                 ,
                 unlesse
                 he
                 tooke
                 the
                 opportunity
                 before
                 our
                 Horse
                 came
                 up
                 .
                 At
                 our
                 coming
                 into
                 Cornwall
                 ,
                 especially
                 at
                 Launceston
                 ,
                 we
                 found
                 the
                 people
                 possest
                 with
                 an
                 opinion
                 ,
                 
                   That
                   there
                   would
                   be
                   no
                   mercy
                   shewn
                   unto
                   the
                   Cornish
                
                 ;
                 but
                 after
                 a
                 day
                 being
                 at
                 Launceston
                 ,
                 the
                 Towne
                 seeing
                 the
                 carriage
                 of
                 the
                 Souldiers
                 so
                 faire
                 ,
                 and
                 not
                 one
                 House
                 plundered
                 (
                 not
                 so
                 much
                 as
                 the
                 Governours
                 own
                 house
                 )
                 and
                 the
                 Country
                 being
                 possest
                 with
                 the
                 like
                 opinion
                 of
                 the
                 civill
                 carriage
                 of
                 this
                 Army
                 ,
                 came
                 into
                 the
                 Market
                 ,
                 and
                 brought
                 in
                 provisions
                 for
                 supply
                 of
                 our
                 Forces
                 ;
                 but
                 in
                 regard
                 Gorings
                 Forces
                 had
                 plundered
                 the
                 Countrie
                 of
                 all
                 their
                 Horse
                 ,
                 people
                 were
                 glad
                 to
                 bring
                 it
                 in
                 on
                 their
                 backs
                 .
                 And
                 Friday
                 being
                 the
                 day
                 for
                 the
                 Posse
                 of
                 the
                 whole
                 Countey
                 to
                 appeare
                 at
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 all
                 the
                 North
                 part
                 of
                 Cornwall
                 refused
                 to
                 appeare
                 ,
                 they
                 positively
                 affirming
                 ,
                 
                   They
                   found
                   us
                   Friends
                   ,
                   and
                   not
                   Enemies
                
                 ;
                 and
                 those
                 that
                 were
                 on
                 the
                 Westside
                 of
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 likewise
                 refused
                 to
                 come
                 in
                 ,
                 saying
                 ,
                 
                   They
                   had
                   not
                   greater
                   Enemies
                   than
                   Gorings
                   Horse
                   that
                   were
                   among
                   them
                   .
                
                 A
                 Gentleman
                 whom
                 I
                 spake
                 withall
                 this
                 day
                 ,
                 who
                 was
                 at
                 their
                 meeting
                 said
                 ,
                 The
                 Horse
                 onely
                 appeared
                 ,
                 the
                 Posse
                 Foot
                 wholly
                 refused
                 to
                 come
                 in
                 ;
                 and
                 indeed
                 ,
                 there
                 cannot
                 be
                 a
                 greater
                 advantage
                 to
                 us
                 ,
                 than
                 to
                 drive
                 Gorings
                 Horse
                 before
                 us
                 ;
                 for
                 their
                 carriages
                 are
                 so
                 barbarous
                 ,
                 that
                 they
                 made
                 every
                 mans
                 hand
                 against
                 them
                 where
                 they
                 came
                 :
                 The
                 Army
                 had
                 beene
                 this
                 night
                 at
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 but
                 in
                 regard
                 the
                 Enemy
                 is
                 numerous
                 in
                 Horse
                 ,
                 and
                 that
                 we
                 marched
                 much
                 upon
                 the
                 Downs
                 ,
                 and
                 was
                 like
                 to
                 be
                 late
                 before
                 we
                 could
                 
                 get
                 in
                 ,
                 it
                 was
                 held
                 fit
                 to
                 quarter
                 in
                 the
                 Fields
                 and
                 Villages
                 thereabouts
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 next
                 day
                 to
                 march
                 in
                 a
                 close
                 Body
                 ,
                 Horse
                 and
                 Foot
                 ,
                 though
                 it
                 be
                 the
                 slower
                 way
                 ,
                 yet
                 it
                 is
                 the
                 more
                 secure
                 :
                 The
                 Prisoners
                 that
                 were
                 taken
                 this
                 day
                 ,
                 told
                 me
                 ,
                 they
                 were
                 glad
                 with
                 all
                 their
                 hearts
                 they
                 were
                 taken
                 upon
                 so
                 faire
                 quarter
                 ;
                 for
                 they
                 knew
                 they
                 should
                 bee
                 all
                 taken
                 at
                 last
                 (
                 they
                 said
                 )
                 and
                 that
                 they
                 give
                 themselves
                 already
                 for
                 lost
                 :
                 And
                 indeed
                 ,
                 God
                 hath
                 stroken
                 their
                 hearts
                 with
                 a
                 terrour
                 .
                 Some
                 Gentlemen
                 of
                 quality
                 have
                 sent
                 privatly
                 for
                 protections
                 ,
                 whose
                 not
                 appearing
                 against
                 us
                 ,
                 though
                 not
                 for
                 us
                 ,
                 keeps
                 all
                 that
                 part
                 of
                 the
                 Countrey
                 in
                 where
                 they
                 are
                 ;
                 And
                 just
                 now
                 we
                 have
                 intelligence
                 ,
                 that
                 the
                 Lord
                 Mohun
                 is
                 unwilling
                 to
                 obey
                 the
                 
                   Lord
                   Hoptons
                
                 Commands
                 ,
                 and
                 rather
                 stands
                 upon
                 his
                 Guard
                 against
                 his
                 Forces
                 ,
                 than
                 to
                 assist
                 him
                 with
                 any
                 :
                 as
                 far
                 as
                 I
                 can
                 conceive
                 in
                 my
                 poore
                 judgement
                 ,
                 we
                 shall
                 drive
                 the
                 Enemy
                 to
                 a
                 corner
                 ;
                 and
                 it
                 may
                 please
                 God
                 to
                 bring
                 their
                 Horse
                 to
                 accept
                 of
                 conditions
                 as
                 well
                 as
                 formerly
                 they
                 did
                 bring
                 our
                 Foot
                 ;
                 for
                 unlesse
                 this
                 very
                 night
                 they
                 doe
                 breake
                 through
                 ,
                 which
                 they
                 can
                 hardly
                 do
                 ,
                 considering
                 how
                 our
                 Forces
                 are
                 laid
                 ,
                 we
                 have
                 them
                 then
                 before
                 us
                 to
                 the
                 Lands
                 end
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   most
                   humble
                   Servant
                   ,
                   J.R.
                   
                
                 
                   St.
                   Blessenden
                   ,
                   
                     March
                     1.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
              
            
             
               
                 THe
                 Messenger
                 staying
                 till
                 the
                 morning
                 ,
                 I
                 thought
                 fit
                 to
                 give
                 you
                 this
                 further
                 account
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 motion
                 and
                 our
                 proceedings
                 :
                 This
                 morning
                 by
                 breake
                 of
                 the
                 day
                 ,
                 the
                 Army
                 was
                 drawn
                 to
                 a
                 Rendezvouz
                 upon
                 the
                 Heath
                 within
                 two
                 miles
                 of
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 a
                 party
                 being
                 sent
                 out
                 to
                 discover
                 if
                 the
                 Enemy
                 were
                 in
                 the
                 Town
                 ,
                 brought
                 Intelligence
                 they
                 quit
                 the
                 Towne
                 last
                 night
                 about
                 ten
                 of
                 the
                 clocke
                 ,
                 Horse
                 and
                 Foot
                 ,
                 the
                 Lord
                 Hopton
                 bringing
                 up
                 the
                 Rear
                 himselfe
                 :
                 The
                 most
                 of
                 the
                 Foot
                 they
                 had
                 were
                 Welchmen
                 ,
                 having
                 Leeks
                 in
                 their
                 Hats
                 ,
                 and
                 drunke
                 ,
                 and
                 went
                 out
                 disorderly
                 :
                 They
                 march'd
                 toward
                 Truro
                 with
                 a
                 good
                 part
                 of
                 their
                 horse
                 ;
                 the
                 rest
                 of
                 their
                 Horse
                 we
                 this
                 morning
                 received
                 Intelligence
                 marched
                 towords
                 Warre-Bridge
                 ,
                 as
                 if
                 they
                 intended
                 to
                 goe
                 Eastward
                 ;
                 whereupon
                 Lieutenant
                 Generall
                 Cromwell
                 who
                 went
                 the
                 night
                 before
                 to
                 relieve
                 our
                 Dragoons
                 ,
                 was
                 sent
                 unto
                 by
                 the
                 Generell
                 to
                 desire
                 him
                 to
                 secure
                 the
                 passage
                 at
                 Ware-Bridge
                 ,
                 by
                 placing
                 some
                 Dragoons
                 there
                 ;
                 who
                 being
                 there
                 with
                 one
                 thousand
                 Horse
                 ,
                 and
                 foure
                 hundred
                 Dragoons
                 ,
                 will
                 give
                 a
                 seasonable
                 
                 interruption
                 to
                 the
                 Enemies
                 advance
                 that
                 way
                 .
                 We
                 finde
                 the
                 Towns-people
                 in
                 Bodman
                 no
                 wayes
                 fearefull
                 of
                 our
                 coming
                 ,
                 rather
                 desiring
                 it
                 :
                 They
                 say
                 they
                 have
                 had
                 no
                 Market
                 these
                 two
                 Market
                 dayes
                 ,
                 by
                 reason
                 that
                 Gorings
                 Horse
                 rob'd
                 the
                 Market
                 people
                 ,
                 and
                 take
                 away
                 their
                 Horses
                 .
                 There
                 were
                 two
                 Regiments
                 of
                 Foote
                 and
                 two
                 of
                 Horse
                 sent
                 this
                 morning
                 from
                 their
                 Rendezvouz
                 about
                 nine
                 of
                 the
                 clock
                 ,
                 to
                 assist
                 those
                 forces
                 at
                 Ware-Bridge
                 ,
                 thereby
                 we
                 might
                 the
                 better
                 drive
                 the
                 Enemy
                 before
                 us
                 into
                 a
                 narrow
                 compasse
                 of
                 Land.
                 At
                 this
                 place
                 where
                 we
                 are
                 ,
                 we
                 may
                 see
                 the
                 Sea
                 on
                 both
                 hands
                 ;
                 if
                 the
                 Enemy
                 had
                 had
                 any
                 gallantry
                 left
                 in
                 them
                 ,
                 they
                 would
                 have
                 shew'd
                 it
                 upon
                 our
                 approach
                 to
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 their
                 only
                 strength
                 consisting
                 in
                 Horse
                 ,
                 where
                 they
                 had
                 roome
                 enough
                 upon
                 the
                 Downes
                 to
                 play
                 their
                 Game
                 ,
                 but
                 they
                 never
                 appeared
                 but
                 once
                 ,
                 and
                 that
                 at
                 two
                 miles
                 distance
                 ,
                 and
                 retreated
                 ,
                 I
                 have
                 spoken
                 with
                 some
                 of
                 the
                 Inhabitants
                 of
                 this
                 Town
                 ,
                 who
                 were
                 at
                 the
                 grand
                 Posse
                 at
                 Bodman
                 on
                 Friday
                 last
                 ,
                 and
                 they
                 affirme
                 ,
                 That
                 of
                 the
                 whole
                 County
                 of
                 Cornwall
                 ,
                 there
                 did
                 not
                 appeare
                 Eighty
                 men
                 ;
                 but
                 Gorings
                 Horse
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Horse
                 of
                 the
                 County
                 ,
                 all
                 appeared
                 in
                 a
                 great
                 body
                 ,
                 Those
                 Foot
                 that
                 were
                 in
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 were
                 some
                 of
                 the
                 Runawayes
                 from
                 Torrington
                 ,
                 and
                 some
                 Welchmen
                 that
                 were
                 left
                 at
                 Launceston
                 ,
                 and
                 fled
                 hither
                 ,
                 and
                 some
                 others
                 of
                 the
                 Countrey
                 ,
                 in
                 all
                 to
                 the
                 number
                 of
                 four
                 hundred
                 at
                 the
                 most
                 ,
                 which
                 is
                 the
                 onely
                 body
                 of
                 Infantry
                 they
                 have
                 left
                 that
                 we
                 can
                 yet
                 heare
                 of
                 :
                 the
                 same
                 Intelligencer
                 confirmed
                 ,
                 That
                 the
                 Lord
                 Mahone
                 is
                 either
                 restrained
                 or
                 wounded
                 by
                 the
                 Lord
                 Hopton
                 ;
                 yet
                 the
                 certainty
                 thereof
                 ,
                 more
                 than
                 the
                 publique
                 report
                 of
                 the
                 Countrey
                 ,
                 we
                 cannot
                 yet
                 heare
                 .
                 I
                 doubt
                 it
                 falls
                 out
                 ill
                 we
                 have
                 not
                 a
                 Squadron
                 of
                 Ships
                 towards
                 Fulmouth
                 ,
                 where
                 no
                 doubt
                 they
                 may
                 have
                 rich
                 booty
                 ,
                 and
                 intercept
                 persons
                 of
                 great
                 quality
                 .
                 Severall
                 Letters
                 have
                 beene
                 sent
                 unto
                 Plymouth
                 ,
                 to
                 the
                 Commander
                 in
                 chiefe
                 upon
                 these
                 Coasts
                 ;
                 we
                 hope
                 that
                 they
                 will
                 yet
                 come
                 seasonable
                 :
                 The
                 Prince
                 is
                 at
                 Pendennis
                 ,
                 and
                 I
                 believe
                 within
                 two
                 dayes
                 will
                 be
                 in
                 France
                 if
                 the
                 wind
                 hold
                 .
                 The
                 head
                 Quarter
                 was
                 this
                 night
                 at
                 Bodman
                 ;
                 three
                 Regiments
                 marched
                 to
                 Listithiel
                 to
                 secure
                 the
                 passage
                 that
                 way
                 :
                 the
                 Forlorn
                 hope
                 of
                 Horse
                 that
                 went
                 thither
                 ,
                 made
                 the
                 Enemy
                 quit
                 their
                 Guard
                 at
                 Listithiel
                 ;
                 and
                 receiving
                 Information
                 that
                 foure
                 Wain-load
                 of
                 Ammunition
                 was
                 in
                 the
                 way
                 to
                 goe
                 from
                 Listithiel
                 to
                 Foy
                 ,
                 six
                 of
                 the
                 Troopers
                 rode
                 after
                 it
                 ,
                 and
                 made
                 the
                 Convoy
                 defert
                 their
                 charge
                 ,
                 and
                 brought
                 backe
                 the
                 foure
                 load
                 
                 of
                 Ammunition
                 this
                 night
                 to
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 there
                 being
                 〈…〉
                 to
                 every
                 draught
                 :
                 Likewise
                 a
                 party
                 being
                 sent
                 out
                 another
                 way
                 ,
                 overtooke
                 forty
                 two
                 Musketiers
                 ,
                 who
                 had
                 their
                 Matches
                 lighted
                 ,
                 and
                 Muskets
                 loaden
                 ,
                 foure
                 Troopers
                 〈◊〉
                 up
                 unto
                 them
                 ,
                 and
                 made
                 them
                 all
                 lay
                 downe
                 their
                 Arme
                 ,
                 and
                 brought
                 them
                 backe
                 Prisoners
                 to
                 the
                 head
                 Quarters
                 .
                 Another
                 party
                 was
                 sent
                 towards
                 Truro
                 ,
                 to
                 discover
                 whether
                 the
                 Enemies
                 Horse
                 remained
                 in
                 a
                 body
                 ,
                 and
                 at
                 Castle-Den●
                 is
                 discovered
                 a
                 body
                 of
                 about
                 a
                 thousand
                 horse
                 an
                 houre
                 before
                 night
                 ,
                 which
                 we
                 conceive
                 only
                 ●●aid
                 till
                 the
                 darknesse
                 of
                 the
                 night
                 to
                 draw
                 off
                 ,
                 after
                 the
                 rest
                 further
                 West
                 ;
                 they
                 are
                 so
                 Alarm'd
                 by
                 our
                 parties
                 ,
                 that
                 they
                 are
                 forced
                 to
                 keepe
                 in
                 bodies
                 ,
                 and
                 can
                 hardly
                 goe●
                 to
                 Quarter
                 ,
                 which
                 will
                 quickly
                 make
                 them
                 weary
                 and
                 over-watch●
                 ,
                 and
                 altogether
                 unfit
                 to
                 breake
                 through
                 if
                 they
                 had
                 any
                 such
                 intention
                 ,
                 which
                 I
                 believe
                 now
                 they
                 have
                 not
                 :
                 That
                 we
                 keepe
                 strong
                 Guards
                 at
                 
                   Listithiel
                   ,
                   Ware-Bridge
                
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Fords
                 upon
                 both
                 Rivers
                 .
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Greenville
                
                 Lieutenant
                 Colonell
                 ,
                 and
                 divers
                 others
                 are
                 taken
                 Prisoners
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Bodman
                   ,
                   
                     March
                     2.
                     ten
                     at
                     night
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           8
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           most
           certaine
           information
           ,
           That
           the
           valiant
           and
           most
           faithfull
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           
             Moore
             ,
             Governour
          
           of
           
             Mountgo●●ie
             Castle
          
           marched
           forth
           in
           much
           privaci●
           with
           a
           party
           of
           about
           26.
           horse
           and
           70.
           foot
           having
           got
           intelligence
           that
           Sir
           
             Iohn
             Watts
          
           ,
           late
           Governour
           of
           Chirk-Castle
           scituated
           within
           4.
           miles
           of
           Osmestrie
           ,
           quartered
           that
           night
           within
           3.
           miles
           of
           
             〈◊〉
             -
             Castle
          
           ,
           which
           with
           security
           he
           conceived
           ,
           he
           might
           the
           beaten
           do●
           in
           regard
           the
           Governours
           troop
           of
           horse
           was
           at
           the
           siege
           before
           High-Archall
           ;
           
           and
           the
           forces
           of
           Red-castle
           were
           with
           Colonell
           Mitton
           before
           〈◊〉
           .
           But
           this
           brave
           and
           as
           valiant
           a●
           vigilant
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Moore
           ,
           with
           his
           foresaid
           small
           par●ie
           ,
           fell
           suddenly
           and
           Courageously
           in
           to
           Sir
           
             Iohn
             Watts
          
           his
           qu●●ters
           ,
           but
           the
           Enemi●
           much
           good
           the
           Church
           about
           2
           houres
           untill
           the
           doores
           were
           〈◊〉
           upon
           them
           ;
           Whereupon
           our●
           entred
           ,
           and
           Sir
           Iohn
           himselfe
           was
           there
           taken
           prisoner
           ,
           together
           with
           5.
           
           Captaines
           ,
           2.
           
           Lieutenants
           ,
           6.
           
           Gentlemen
           of
           worth
           and
           quality
           ,
           one
           Priest
           ,
           100.
           foot
           ,
           50.
           gallant
           horse
           ,
           besides
           tro●pe
           horses
           and
           all
           his
           baggage
           .
           These
           forces
           were
           appointed
           to
           have
           met
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           at
           his
           Rendezvous
           ,
           but
           were
           thus
           happily
           〈◊〉
           by
           the
           gallantry
           of
           this
           noble
           Colonell
           
           Moore
           ,
           whereby
           that
           designe
           was
           thus
           much
           lessened
           ,
           blessed
           be
           the
           Lord
           for
           it
           .
        
         
           And
           the
           12
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           yet
           more
           excellent
           newes
           of
           our
           most
           noble
           and
           victorious
           Generals
           still
           prosperous
           advances
           into
           Cornwall
           ,
           by
           Letters
           from
           the
           foresaid
           worthy
           Gentleman
           Master
           Rushworth
           ,
           the
           Generals
           Secretary
           ,
           to
           the
           Honourable
           Speaker
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           which
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           full
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           inserted
           ,
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               To
               the
               Honourable
               
                 William
                 Lenthall
              
               Esquire
               ,
               Speaker
               to
               the
               Honourable
               House
               of
               Commons
               .
            
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               IN
               my
               last
               I
               gave
               you
               an
               account
               of
               the
               Armies
               being
               at
               
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 Listithiel
              
               ,
               and
               parts
               thereabouts
               ;
               since
               that
               time
               we
               have
               not
               advanced
               (
               it
               being
               held
               fit
               to
               spend
               two
               or
               three
               daies
               in
               securing
               as
               far
               as
               we
               are
               gone
               ,
               and
               leaving
               all
               safe
               behind
               us
               )
               the
               businesse
               of
               Mount-Edgecomb
               hath
               somwhat
               taken
               up
               our
               time
               ,
               I
               hope
               to
               good
               purpose
               ;
               for
               this
               day
               came
               Master
               Coriton
               ,
               Master
               Lower
               ,
               Master
               Glanvile
               ,
               (
               all
               formerly
               Members
               of
               the
               House
               of
               Commons
               )
               and
               Master
               Trevisa
               to
               the
               Generall
               from
               Master
               Edgecomb
               ,
               concerning
               the
               surrender
               of
               his
               Fort
               ,
               and
               disbanding
               of
               his
               Regiment
               ,
               and
               the
               Forces
               thereabouts
               ,
               which
               is
               agreed
               unto
               ,
               I
               hope
               upon
               such
               Conditions
               as
               will
               not
               be
               unacceptable
               to
               the
               Parliament
               .
               What
               influence
               this
               ,
               and
               the
               coming
               in
               of
               other
               Gentlemen
               of
               this
               County
               may
               have
               upon
               the
               rest
               of
               the
               Country
               ,
               you
               may
               easily
               perceive
               ,
               especially
               if
               you
               consider
               the
               quality
               of
               the
               persons
               of
               those
               that
               are
               already
               come
               in
               ,
               and
               desire
               to
               live
               under
               the
               protection
               of
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               viz.
               
            
             
               
                 The
                 Lord
                 Mal●●●●
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Trelawny
                
              
               
                 Colonell
                 Trelawney
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Nicholas
                   〈◊〉
                
              
               
                 
                   Thomas
                   Lomax
                
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 
                   Pierce
                   Edgeworth
                
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 
                   William
                   Se●●●●●
                
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 Mr.
                 Corriton
                 .
              
               
                 William
                 Bond
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 Richard
                 Edgeworth
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 Mr.
                 Glanvile
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 Major
                 
                   Nicholas
                   Saul
                
                 .
              
               
                 Capt.
                 
                   William
                   Bond
                
                 of
                 Earth
                 .
              
               
                 Capt.
                 Bourn
                 .
              
               
                 
                 Capt
                 ,
                 
                   William
                   Saul
                
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Alexander
                   Lower
                
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 Mr.
                 
                   Francis
                   Saul
                
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Nathaniel
                   Trevanion
                
                 of
                 Tregerthen
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 Major
                 
                   William
                   Trevisa
                
                 of
                 Crokedon
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 
                   John
                   Battersby
                
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 
                   Richard
                   Spurre
                
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 
                   Jo.
                   Roe
                
                 of
                 Trewarnan
                 
                   Esq
                
              
               
                 
                   John
                   Horndon
                
                 .
              
               
                 Col.
                 Champernoon
                 .
              
               
                 Mr.
                 Rashly
                 .
              
               
                 Mr.
                 
                   John
                   Trevery
                
                 Governour
                 of
                 Foy.
                 
              
               
                 Mr.
                 Bageley
                 .
              
               
                 Mr.
                 
                   Walter
                   Hele.
                
                 
              
               
                 Lieut.
                 Col.
                 Fortescue
                 .
              
               
                 Major
                 Warren
                 .
              
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Richard
                   Prideaux
                
                 ,
                 High
                 Sheriffe
                 of
                 the
                 County
                 ,
                 and
                 divers
                 others
                 .
              
               
                 Also
                 Mr.
                 Arrundel
                 the
                 Papist
                 ,
                 a
                 man
                 of
                 power
                 ,
                 desires
                 to
                 be
                 under
                 the
                 Protection
                 of
                 the
                 Parliament
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           as
           a
           further
           Testimony
           of
           the
           reality
           of
           some
           others
           of
           the
           Inhabitants
           of
           this
           County
           neer
           Saint
           Columb
           (
           and
           yet
           in
           a
           manner
           now
           in
           the
           power
           of
           the
           Enemy
           )
           this
           ensuing
           Petition
           delivered
           by
           the
           hands
           of
           Master
           Vivian
           ,
           with
           the
           consent
           of
           the
           Inhabitants
           of
           those
           parts
           where
           he
           lives
           ,
           will
           in
           some
           measure
           shew
           their
           affection
           to
           the
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 To
                 the
                 Right
                 Honourable
                 Sir
                 
                   Thomas
                   Fairfax
                
                 Knight
                 ,
                 Captain
                 Generall
                 of
                 the
                 Forces
                 raised
                 by
                 the
                 High
                 Court
                 of
                 Parliament
                 under
                 his
                 Command
                 ;
                 and
                 other
                 the
                 renowned
                 Worthies
                 of
                 that
                 Army
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Right
                   Honourable
                   :
                
              
               
                 WE
                 (
                 though
                 not
                 an
                 acceptable
                 number
                 of
                 a
                 more
                 unacceptable
                 County
                 )
                 having
                 by
                 Gods
                 blessing
                 ,
                 so
                 faire
                 an
                 advantage
                 of
                 giving
                 our
                 due
                 respects
                 to
                 your
                 Honour
                 ,
                 do
                 with
                 them
                 present
                 our
                 persons
                 also
                 ;
                 which
                 we
                 most
                 unfainedly
                 protest
                 have
                 been
                 hitherto
                 by
                 us
                 ,
                 most
                 unvoluntarily
                 separated
                 ,
                 as
                 our
                 former
                 readinesse
                 and
                 frequent
                 indeavours
                 to
                 advance
                 this
                 service
                 ;
                 besides
                 Imprisonments
                 ,
                 Fines
                 ,
                 and
                 other
                 most
                 miserable
                 sufferings
                 ,
                 can
                 evidently
                 testifie
                 :
                 And
                 therefore
                 we
                 first
                 bl●sse
                 the
                 great
                 Lord
                 of
                 Hosts
                 ,
                 by
                 whose
                 providence
                 you
                 are
                 made
                 such
                 victorious
                 Ministers
                 of
                 our
                 deliverance
                 from
                 such
                 intollerable
                 bondage
                 ;
                 and
                 
                 next
                 to
                 our
                 great
                 and
                 wise
                 Councell
                 ,
                 by
                 whose
                 publique
                 care
                 and
                 commission
                 ,
                 we
                 have
                 the
                 happinesse
                 this
                 day
                 to
                 see
                 you
                 Conquerors
                 for
                 the
                 preservation
                 of
                 our
                 Religion
                 ,
                 so
                 long
                 violated
                 ,
                 and
                 restitution
                 of
                 our
                 liberty
                 ,
                 so
                 long
                 inthralled
                 :
                 Neither
                 may
                 we
                 omit
                 a
                 gratefull
                 acknowledgement
                 of
                 the
                 unexampled
                 valour
                 and
                 vigilance
                 ,
                 which
                 have
                 been
                 so
                 magnanimously
                 exercised
                 for
                 the
                 reducing
                 of
                 this
                 unhappy
                 Kingdome
                 from
                 the
                 wofull
                 condition
                 of
                 a
                 bloody
                 war
                 ,
                 to
                 so
                 fair
                 hopes
                 of
                 an
                 assured
                 and
                 most
                 happy
                 peace
                 :
                 And
                 now
                 since
                 it
                 hath
                 pleased
                 God
                 thus
                 to
                 blesse
                 us
                 ;
                 we
                 presume
                 not
                 to
                 motion
                 through
                 difference
                 your
                 future
                 care
                 of
                 his
                 Glory
                 and
                 the
                 Common-Wealths
                 good
                 ;
                 having
                 so
                 many
                 rare
                 examples
                 of
                 your
                 readinesse
                 to
                 defend
                 both
                 :
                 However
                 ,
                 give
                 us
                 leave
                 as
                 a
                 people
                 that
                 to
                 our
                 great
                 grief
                 and
                 misery
                 have
                 so
                 long
                 a
                 time
                 wanted
                 the
                 happie
                 influence
                 and
                 equity
                 of
                 the
                 Law
                 to
                 relieve
                 us
                 ,
                 to
                 mention
                 our
                 desires
                 of
                 their
                 reparation
                 ;
                 whereby
                 also
                 to
                 distinguish
                 our selves
                 from
                 those
                 which
                 have
                 with
                 an
                 high
                 hand
                 indeavoured
                 to
                 subvert
                 them
                 :
                 and
                 as
                 hitherto
                 you
                 have
                 not
                 wanted
                 our
                 Prayers
                 to
                 God
                 for
                 a
                 blessing
                 upon
                 your
                 Counsels
                 and
                 Actions
                 So
                 now
                 ,
                 your
                 Honour
                 shall
                 not
                 want
                 the
                 ready
                 ,
                 though
                 weak
                 assistance
                 ,
                 so
                 far
                 as
                 the
                 lives
                 and
                 fortunes
                 shall
                 extend
                 ,
                 of
                 your
                 servants
                 and
                 faithfull
                 votaries
                 .
              
               
                 The
                 taking
                 into
                 consideration
                 this
                 Petition
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 coming
                 in
                 of
                 the
                 persons
                 afore
                 mentioned
                 ;
                 as
                 also
                 the
                 rising
                 of
                 the
                 Inhabitants
                 at
                 
                   Camelford
                   ,
                   Ginny-Hill
                
                 ,
                 and
                 other
                 parts
                 in
                 the
                 East
                 and
                 North
                 of
                 Cornwall
                 for
                 our
                 assistance
                 ;
                 it
                 was
                 held
                 fit
                 to
                 summon
                 a
                 Posse
                 of
                 five
                 or
                 six
                 of
                 the
                 hundreds
                 ,
                 to
                 appear
                 at
                 
                 Bodman-Down
                 to
                 morrow
                 being
                 Friday
                 ,
                 where
                 some
                 will
                 be
                 fitted
                 with
                 Instructions
                 ,
                 to
                 impart
                 the
                 Generals
                 minde
                 unto
                 them
                 :
                 For
                 to
                 morrow
                 part
                 of
                 the
                 Army
                 advances
                 to
                 Saint
                 Columbe
                 and
                 other
                 parts
                 ;
                 the
                 Enemy
                 is
                 retreated
                 from
                 
                   Castle
                   Dennis
                
                 ,
                 and
                 last
                 night
                 had
                 his
                 Head
                 Quarter
                 about
                 Truro
                 :
                 some
                 part
                 of
                 their
                 Forces
                 at
                 S.
                 Allens
                 ,
                 and
                 kept
                 Guard
                 neer
                 S.
                 Columb
                 ;
                 as
                 our
                 staying
                 here
                 three
                 daies
                 will
                 prove
                 to
                 our
                 advantage
                 in
                 setling
                 these
                 Eastern
                 parts
                 of
                 the
                 Country
                 ;
                 So
                 we
                 are
                 confident
                 it
                 will
                 do
                 so
                 for
                 the
                 Western
                 ;
                 for
                 Gorings
                 Horse
                 will
                 sufficiently
                 incline
                 the
                 people
                 to
                 wish
                 the
                 coming
                 of
                 this
                 Army
                 for
                 their
                 ease
                 and
                 preservation
                 .
                 The
                 Enemy
                 gave
                 out
                 they
                 would
                 plunder
                 Truro
                 ,
                 because
                 the
                 people
                 there
                 already
                 appear
                 for
                 us
                 ;
                 but
                 it
                 was
                 answered
                 ,
                 Whether
                 should
                 they
                 go
                 with
                 their
                 plunder
                 when
                 they
                 had
                 it
                 :
                 Severall
                 of
                 the
                 Princes
                 servants
                 
                 have
                 sent
                 unto
                 the
                 Generall
                 for
                 Passes
                 to
                 come
                 in
                 ,
                 and
                 to
                 repair
                 to
                 their
                 homes
                 ;
                 which
                 I
                 conceive
                 they
                 now
                 solicite
                 for
                 ,
                 in
                 regard
                 the
                 Prince
                 is
                 gone
                 to
                 Sea
                 :
                 but
                 where
                 he
                 is
                 landed
                 ,
                 we
                 yet
                 hear
                 not
                 .
                 Last
                 night
                 a
                 Vessell
                 out
                 of
                 Ireland
                 came
                 into
                 Padstow
                 ,
                 the
                 Townsmen
                 seized
                 upon
                 her
                 ,
                 and
                 three
                 other
                 Vessels
                 ,
                 going
                 out
                 with
                 plundred
                 Goods
                 ,
                 and
                 sent
                 to
                 our
                 Forces
                 at
                 Ware-Bridge
                 for
                 assistance
                 ,
                 which
                 was
                 this
                 morning
                 accordingly
                 sent
                 unto
                 thme
                 .
                 A
                 Spie
                 is
                 just
                 now
                 come
                 from
                 the
                 Enemies
                 Quarters
                 ;
                 most
                 of
                 their
                 forces
                 are
                 North
                 of
                 Truro
                 :
                 We
                 shall
                 be
                 very
                 neer
                 Truro
                 to
                 morrow
                 night
                 .
                 I
                 beleeve
                 the
                 Generall
                 after
                 one
                 daies
                 advance
                 will
                 send
                 a
                 Summons
                 to
                 the
                 Lord
                 Hopton
                 .
                 I
                 take
                 my
                 leave
                 ,
                 and
                 rest
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   most
                   faithfull
                   and
                   humble
                   Servant
                   Jo.
                   Rushworth
                   .
                
                 
                   Bodman
                   ,
                   
                     March
                     5.
                     1645.
                     two
                     in
                     the
                     afternoon
                     .
                  
                
              
            
             
               
                 SInce
                 the
                 writing
                 of
                 my
                 Letter
                 ,
                 here
                 is
                 Captaine
                 Farre
                 come
                 from
                 Padstow
                 ,
                 who
                 with
                 Captaine
                 Wogan
                 boarded
                 the
                 Irish
                 Vessel
                 ,
                 and
                 with
                 the
                 assistance
                 of
                 the
                 Townsmen
                 and
                 Townswomen
                 put
                 them
                 all
                 to
                 the
                 Sword
                 but
                 two
                 ,
                 about
                 thirty
                 in
                 all
                 ,
                 wicked
                 naturall
                 Irish
                 .
                 God
                 hath
                 most
                 seasonably
                 brought
                 that
                 Vessell
                 thither
                 :
                 It
                 enrages
                 the
                 Country
                 against
                 the
                 Kings
                 party
                 for
                 bringing
                 in
                 of
                 forraigners
                 .
                 These
                 are
                 but
                 the
                 fore-runners
                 of
                 many
                 thousands
                 speedily
                 to
                 come
                 over
                 ,
                 as
                 by
                 their
                 Packets
                 of
                 great
                 concernment
                 appears
                 :
                 Indeed
                 ,
                 of
                 so
                 great
                 concernment
                 ,
                 considering
                 from
                 whom
                 they
                 come
                 ,
                 that
                 it
                 is
                 not
                 fit
                 to
                 be
                 lightly
                 mentioned
                 :
                 they
                 were
                 thrown
                 into
                 the
                 Sea
                 ,
                 yet
                 recovered
                 ;
                 an
                 expresse
                 is
                 to
                 come
                 up
                 with
                 them
                 :
                 We
                 have
                 cause
                 to
                 blesse
                 God
                 for
                 such
                 a
                 mercy
                 .
                 Severall
                 of
                 those
                 Letters
                 subscribed
                 by
                 
                   Glamorgan
                   ,
                   Ormond
                
                 ,
                 and
                 Digby
                 ,
                 were
                 this
                 day
                 read
                 to
                 Master
                 Corriton
                 ,
                 Mr.
                 Lower
                 ,
                 Mr.
                 Glanvile
                 ,
                 Mr.
                 
                   Trevisa
                   ,
                   &c.
                
                 
                 And
                 one
                 of
                 the
                 two
                 Irish
                 that
                 had
                 not
                 his
                 throat
                 cut
                 ,
                 was
                 brought
                 before
                 them
                 ,
                 which
                 hath
                 so
                 satisfied
                 them
                 of
                 the
                 Kings
                 intentions
                 ,
                 and
                 ready
                 preparations
                 to
                 bring
                 in
                 bloody
                 Irish
                 Rebels
                 into
                 this
                 Kingdom
                 ,
                 that
                 they
                 offer
                 ,
                 to
                 the
                 hazard
                 of
                 Life
                 and
                 Estate
                 ,
                 in
                 person
                 to
                 oppose
                 them
                 .
                 I
                 will
                 say
                 no
                 more
                 till
                 the
                 Letters
                 come
                 :
                 Pardon
                 my
                 haste
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Bodman
                   ,
                   
                     March
                     5.
                     1645.
                     six
                     at
                     night
                     .
                  
                
              
               
                 A
                 Summons
                 is
                 gone
                 to
                 Hopton
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
         
           Which
           Summons
           coming
           in
           here
           most
           fitly
           by
           that
           mention
           therof
           and
           of
           most
           singular
           excellencie
           ,
           and
           worthy
           to
           be
           recorded
           to
           posterity
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           convenient
           and
           very
           necessarie
           here
           to
           insert
           it
           ,
           the
           Copy
           whereof
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   Sir
                   ,
                   through
                   the
                   goodnes
                   of
                   God
                   to
                   his
                   people
                   and
                   his
                   just
                   hand
                   against
                   their
                   enemies
                   ,
                   your
                   forces
                   being
                   red●ced
                   to
                   such
                   condition
                   ,
                   as
                   (
                   to
                   my
                   sense
                   ,
                   the
                   same
                   good
                   hand
                   of
                   God
                   continuing
                   with
                   us
                   ,
                   wherin
                   alone
                   we
                   trust
                   )
                   they
                   are
                   not
                   like
                   either
                   to
                   have
                   subsistance
                   or
                   shelter
                   long
                   where
                   they
                   are
                   ,
                   
                   or
                   to
                   escape
                   thence
                   ,
                   nor
                   (
                   if
                   they
                   could
                   )
                   have
                   they
                   whither
                   to
                   go
                   for
                   better
                   :
                   I
                   have
                   thought
                   good
                   (
                   for
                   prevention
                   of
                   more
                   bloodshed
                   ,
                   or
                   of
                   further
                   hardship
                   or
                   extremity
                   to
                   any
                   ,
                   but
                   such
                   whose
                   hearts
                   God
                   shall
                   harden
                   to
                   their
                   owne
                   destruction
                   to
                   send
                   you
                   this
                   Summons
                   for
                   your selfe
                   and
                   them
                   to
                   lay
                   downe
                   Armes
                   ,
                   and
                   withall
                   a
                   tender
                   of
                   such
                   conditions
                   (
                   upon
                   a
                   present
                   surrender
                   and
                   ingagement
                   ,
                   never
                   more
                   to
                   beare
                   Arms
                   against
                   the
                   Parliament
                   )
                   as
                   may
                   be
                   better
                   than
                   any
                   thing
                   they
                   can
                   rationally
                   expect
                   by
                   further
                   standing
                   out
                   .
                
                 
                   First
                   therefore
                   to
                   the
                   Souldery
                   in
                   Generall
                   ,
                   English
                   and
                   Forrainers
                   ,
                   I
                   shall
                   grant
                   liberty
                   either
                   to
                   go
                   beyond
                   Sea
                   ,
                   or
                   to
                   their
                   homes
                   in
                   England
                   as
                   they
                   please
                   ;
                   and
                   to
                   such
                   English
                   as
                   shall
                   chuse
                   to
                   live
                   at
                   home
                   ,
                   my
                   Protection
                   for
                   the
                   liberty
                   of
                   their
                   persons
                   ,
                   and
                   for
                   the
                   immunity
                   of
                   their
                   estates
                   from
                   all
                   plunder
                   or
                   violence
                   of
                   Souldiers
                   ,
                   and
                   all
                   to
                   goe
                   their
                   wayes
                   with
                   what
                   they
                   have
                   ,
                   saving
                   Horse
                   and
                   Armes
                   .
                
                 
                   But
                   of
                   Officers
                   in
                   Commission
                   ,
                   and
                   Gentlemen
                   of
                   quality
                   ,
                   I
                   shall
                   allow
                   them
                   to
                   go
                   with
                   horse
                   for
                   themselves
                   and
                   one
                   servant
                   or
                   more
                   sutable
                   to
                   their
                   quality
                   ,
                   and
                   with
                   Armes
                   befitting
                   Gentlemen
                   in
                   a
                   condition
                   of
                   Peace
                   .
                   And
                   such
                   Officers
                   as
                   would
                   go●
                   beyond
                   Sea
                   for
                   other
                   service
                   to
                   take
                   with
                   them
                   their
                   Armes
                   and
                   full
                   number
                   of
                   horses
                   answerable
                   to
                   their
                   Offices
                   .
                
                 
                   To
                   all
                   Troopers
                   and
                   the
                   inferiour
                   sort
                   of
                   Horse
                   Officers
                   [
                   bringing
                   in
                   and
                   delivering
                   up
                   their
                   horses
                   and
                   armes
                   ]
                   twenty
                   shillings
                   a
                   man
                   [
                   in
                   lieu
                   of
                   their
                   horses
                   ]
                   to
                   carry
                   them
                   home
                   .
                
                 
                   To
                   English
                   Gentlemen
                   of
                   considerable
                   Estates
                   ,
                   my
                   Passe
                   and
                   Recommendation
                   to
                   the
                   Parliament
                   for
                   their
                   moderate
                   composition
                   .
                
                 
                   Lastly
                   ,
                   for
                   your Selfe
                   (
                   besides
                   what
                   is
                   before
                   implyed
                   to
                   you
                   in
                   common
                   with
                   others
                   )
                   you
                   may
                   be
                   assured
                   of
                   such
                   mediation
                   to
                   the
                   Parliament
                   in
                   your
                   behalfe
                   both
                   from
                   my selfe
                   and
                   others
                   ,
                   as
                   for
                   one
                   ,
                   whom
                   (
                   for
                   personall
                   worth
                   and
                   many
                   vertues
                   ,
                   but
                   
                   especially
                   for
                   your
                   care
                   of
                   and
                   moderation
                   towards
                   the
                   Country
                   )
                   we
                   honour
                   and
                   esteeme
                   above
                   any
                   other
                   of
                   your
                   party
                   ,
                   whose
                   Errour
                   (
                   supposing
                   you
                   more
                   swayed
                   with
                   Principles
                   of
                   Honour
                   and
                   Conscience
                   than
                   other
                   )
                   we
                   most
                   pity
                   and
                   whose
                   happinesse
                   (
                   so
                   far
                   as
                   consistent
                   with
                   the
                   publike
                   welfare
                   )
                   we
                   should
                   delight
                   in
                   more
                   than
                   in
                   your
                   least
                   suffering
                   .
                
                 
                   These
                   things
                   not
                   from
                   any
                   need
                   or
                   other
                   ends
                   than
                   Humane
                   ,
                   and
                   Christian
                   ]
                   having
                   offered
                   ,
                   I
                   leave
                   to
                   your
                   consideration
                   and
                   theirs
                   whom
                   they
                   concerne
                   ,
                   desiring
                   your
                   and
                   their
                   speedy
                   resolving
                   ,
                   which
                   I
                   pray
                   may
                   be
                   such
                   ,
                   as
                   shall
                   be
                   most
                   for
                   the
                   honour
                   of
                   God
                   ,
                   the
                   peace
                   and
                   welfare
                   of
                   this
                   poore
                   Kingdome
                   ,
                   and
                   for
                   your
                   and
                   their
                   good
                   so
                   far
                   as
                   may
                   stand
                   therewith
                   .
                
                 
                   And
                   having
                   herein
                   discharged
                   (
                   as
                   I
                   conceive
                   )
                   the
                   duty
                   of
                   an
                   honest
                   man
                   ,
                   a
                   Souldier
                   and
                   a
                   Christian
                   ,
                   if
                   God
                   shall
                   see
                   it
                   good
                   to
                   let
                   your
                   hearts
                   be
                   hardned
                   against
                   your
                   own
                   peace
                   ,
                   I
                   shall
                   (
                   though
                   with
                   some
                   regret
                   for
                   that
                   ill
                   which
                   shall
                   insue
                   to
                   any
                   ;
                   yet
                   with
                   cheerfullnesse
                   and
                   rejoycing
                   at
                   the
                   righteous
                   Judgements
                   of
                   God
                   )
                   pursue
                   my
                   charge
                   and
                   trust
                   for
                   the
                   publique
                   in
                   another
                   way
                   ,
                   not
                   doubting
                   of
                   the
                   same
                   presence
                   and
                   blessing
                   which
                   God
                   hath
                   hitherto
                   vouchafed
                   in
                   the
                   same
                   Cause
                   ,
                   to
                   the
                   weake
                   endeavours
                   of
                
                 
                   
                     Thomas
                     Fairefax
                     .
                  
                   
                     March
                     5.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           16.
           
           of
           this
           instant
           ,
           we
           received
           more
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           the
           still
           continued
           good
           hand
           of
           God
           unto
           us
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           and
           in
           perticular
           of
           a
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Enemie
           by
           our
           forces
           there
           at
           or
           about
           Saint
           Cullumbe
           and
           the
           taking
           of
           that
           Garrison
           from
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           which
           being
           fully
           and
           faithfully
           set
           forth
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           master
           Rushworths
           Letter
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           sight
           of
           the
           Copy
           thereof
           ;
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               TO
               The
               Honorable
               
                 William
                 Lenthal
              
               
                 Esq
              
               Sheaker
               of
               the
               Honorable
               House
               of
               COMMONS
               .
            
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               BY
               the
               last
               Messenger
               ,
               the
               Packet
               from
               Ireland
               taken
               in
               the
               vessel
               at
               Padstow
               ,
               was
               sent
               unto
               you
               ,
               which
               I
               hope
               came
               safe
               to
               your
               hands
               ;
               by
               which
               original
               letters
               under
               the
               hand
               of
               the
               Earle
               of
               
               Glamorgan
               ,
               you
               will
               perceive
               how
               (
               as
               yet
               )
               he
               is
               imployed
               for
               the
               bringing
               over
               of
               an
               Army
               ,
               and
               what
               private
               correspondency
               there
               is
               between
               him
               ,
               the
               Prince
               ,
               the
               Lord
               Hopton
               and
               other
               persons
               of
               Note
               (
               notwithstanding
               ,
               he
               is
               under
               the
               cloud
               of
               being
               accused
               of
               High
               Treason
               )
               his
               being
               at
               liberty
               ,
               &
               acting
               the
               Kings
               Commands
               in
               bringing
               over
               an
               Army
               of
               naturall
               Irish
               Rebels
               ,
               and
               his
               correspondency
               with
               the
               Prince
               ,
               
                 Hopton
                 ,
                 &c.
              
               is
               enough
               to
               satisfie
               the
               World
               ,
               by
               whose
               Command
               he
               manages
               that
               Affaire
               .
               I
               also
               acquainted
               you
               with
               a
               Summons
               sent
               to
               the
               Lord
               Hopton
               (
               or
               rather
               honorable
               conditions
               )
               if
               he
               would
               instantly
               lay
               downe
               Armes
               ,
               and
               disband
               the
               Forces
               in
               the
               West
               ,
               which
               being
               sent
               unto
               him
               upon
               Thursday
               last
               ,
               and
               no
               Answer
               returned
               on
               Friday
               :
               On
               Saturday
               the
               Army
               advanced
               towards
               Saint
               Collumb
               ,
               and
               being
               drawn
               to
               a
               Rendezuouz
               foure
               miles
               from
               Bodman
               ;
               the
               Weather
               proved
               so
               extreame
               wet
               ,
               that
               it
               was
               not
               held
               fit
               to
               advance
               on
               any
               further
               that
               day
               ;
               and
               so
               the
               Foot
               were
               appointed
               to
               Quarters
               in
               Villages
               thereabouts
               ,
               and
               a
               mile
               or
               two
               forwards
               :
               The
               Horse
               being
               likewise
               at
               the
               Rendezvouz
               ,
               returned
               to
               their
               Quarters
               ;
               but
               some
               went
               to
               Quarter
               neerer
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               to
               the
               Guards
               ,
               except
               a
               very
               good
               party
               of
               about
               eight
               hundred
               Horse
               and
               Dragoons
               ,
               commanded
               by
               Colonell
               Rich
               ,
               who
               was
               sent
               away
               with
               the
               same
               ,
               with
               Orders
               to
               fall
               upon
               the
               Enemie
               ;
               Guards
               or
               Quarters
               ,
               as
               he
               should
               see
               it
               most
               fit
               for
               the
               service
               ;
               and
               accordingly
               within
               two
               houres
               of
               Evening
               ,
               he
               fell
               upon
               their
               Out-guards
               neere
               St.
               Cullumb
               ,
               beat
               them
               to
               their
               Main-guard
               :
               Being
               then
               drawn
               up
               in
               a
               Body
               ,
               ours
               likewise
               drew
               into
               three
               Divisions
               ;
               one
               commanded
               by
               Colonell
               Rich
               ,
               another
               by
               Major
               Fincher
               ,
               and
               the
               third
               by
               Major
               Scroop
               :
               The
               Enemy
               seeing
               no
               way
               but
               to
               fight
               ,
               the
               Van
               of
               them
               gave
               a
               very
               good
               charge
               :
               Major
               Generall
               P●rt
               breaking
               through
               one
               Division
               himselfe
               :
               But
               they
               were
               instantly
               put
               to
               the
               Rout
               ,
               and
               we
               had
               the
               pursuit
               of
               them
               for
               three
               or
               foure
               Miles
               ,
               killing
               many
               ,
               tooke
               about
               an
               hundred
               prisoners
               ,
               whereof
               Major
               Generall
               Pert
               was
               one
               ,
               and
               betwixt
               two
               hundred
               and
               three
               hundred
               Horse
               .
               This
               so
               Alarm'd
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               that
               it
               made
               them
               desert
               the
               Head-quarter
               for
               a
               mile
               ,
               and
               caused
               them
               to
               draw
               all
               their
               Horse
               to
               a
               Rendezvouz
               at
               eleven
               of
               the
               Clock
               at
               night
               on
               
               Michel-Downe
               ,
               and
               so
               continued
               in
               the
               Wet
               in
               a
               great
               Raine
               till
               the
               next
               morning
               ,
               thinking
               the
               whole
               Army
               had
               been
               advanced
               .
               Our
               party
               returned
               to
               St.
               Collumb
               ,
               and
               this
               morning
               brought
               the
               Prisoners
               to
               Towne
               .
               This
               
               party
               of
               the
               Enemies
               were
               of
               the
               Princes
               own
               Regiment
               ,
               most
               of
               them
               Reformadoes
               Officers
               ;
               they
               confesse
               their
               Souldiers
               are
               very
               weary
               ,
               and
               that
               if
               it
               were
               published
               among
               them
               ,
               they
               might
               have
               Passes
               to
               go
               home
               it
               was
               not
               in
               the
               Officers
               power
               to
               keepe
               them
               together
               ;
               They
               likewise
               say
               ,
               that
               most
               of
               their
               Officers
               ,
               if
               they
               knew
               they
               might
               be
               accepted
               into
               the
               protection
               of
               the
               Parliament
               ,
               they
               would
               desert
               the
               Service
               .
            
             
               Being
               askt
               ,
               if
               they
               had
               heard
               any
               Propositions
               were
               sent
               unto
               them
               from
               the
               Generall
               ,
               offering
               honorable
               conditions
               both
               to
               Officers
               and
               Souldiers
               ,
               they
               answered
               they
               never
               heard
               of
               any
               ;
               so
               by
               that
               we
               perceive
               the
               Lord
               Hopton
               with
               some
               few
               of
               his
               Councel
               keepes
               the
               propositions
               from
               being
               published
               :
               There
               are
               some
               others
               come
               from
               thence
               ,
               who
               say
               that
               the
               French
               are
               mighty
               inquisitive
               to
               know
               whether
               they
               might
               be
               so
               far
               received
               into
               favour
               as
               to
               have
               leave
               to
               goe
               beyond
               seas
               :
               Laying
               all
               these
               together
               ,
               we
               are
               of
               opinion
               ,
               that
               it
               will
               not
               be
               in
               Hoptons
               power
               to
               hinder
               a
               good
               effect
               to
               the
               propositions
               sent
               him
               ;
               so
               soon
               as
               the
               same
               is
               published
               amongst
               them
               ,
               which
               before
               this
               ,
               we
               hope
               by
               some
               means
               that
               hath
               beene
               used
               is
               effectually
               done
               :
               This
               day
               the
               Generals
               Trumpeter
               that
               went
               with
               the
               sommons
               ,
               is
               returned
               with
               a
               briefe
               answer
               from
               the
               Lord
               Hopton
               to
               this
               purpose
               :
               That
               he
               had
               taken
               the
               letter
               from
               the
               Generall
               into
               consideration
               ,
               but
               the
               suddaine
               advance
               of
               our
               forces
               gave
               an
               interruption
               to
               mention
               at
               this
               time
               any
               particulars
               ,
               but
               by
               a
               Trumpeter
               of
               his
               own
               he
               would
               send
               a
               particular
               answer
               :
               The
               Trumpeter
               was
               curteously
               used
               and
               much
               respected
               .
               This
               evening
               the
               Lord
               Hoptons
               Trumpeter
               is
               come
               with
               a
               letter
               in
               answer
               to
               the
               Generals
               propositions
               ,
               which
               indeed
               implies
               a
               willingnesse
               to
               end
               the
               businesse
               of
               the
               West
               without
               more
               blood
               shed
               ,
               but
               yet
               desires
               to
               be
               satisfied
               whether
               the
               King
               and
               Parliament
               be
               not
               neare
               a
               conclusion
               of
               a
               Peace
               ;
               for
               being
               intrusted
               by
               the
               King
               ,
               it
               concerns
               him
               to
               support
               his
               honour
               as
               long
               he
               can
               ;
               and
               yet
               withall
               inclines
               to
               have
               some
               Countrey
               Gentleman
               come
               unto
               him
               to
               satisfie
               him
               of
               the
               state
               of
               affaiers
               :
               Taking
               altogether
               ,
               it
               argnes
               a
               coming
               to
               us
               ,
               though
               it
               seems
               yet
               a
               distance
               ,
               or
               else
               a
               way
               to
               get
               time
               (
               which
               I
               rather
               believe
               ,
               because
               he
               invited
               a
               cessation
               )
               untill
               some
               Irish
               doe
               land
               ,
               which
               is
               the
               thing
               rumoured
               abroad
               in
               their
               Army
               ,
               and
               expected
               to
               be
               there
               within
               eight
               and
               forty
               houres
               ;
               and
               indeed
               a
               duplicate
               of
               that
               Packet
               we
               intercepted
               at
               Padstow
               ,
               is
               since
               arrived
               with
               the
               enemy
               ,
               whereby
               its
               probable
               
               they
               hasten
               ships
               unto
               them
               ,
               for
               the
               bringing
               over
               those
               Irish
               that
               were
               intended
               for
               Chester
               into
               these
               parts
               :
               What
               ever
               his
               intention
               is
               ,
               the
               Generall
               will
               not
               lose
               a
               minute
               of
               time
               :
               All
               the
               Regiments
               this
               day
               advanced
               to
               and
               beyond
               Cullomb
               within
               three
               miles
               of
               Truro
               with
               a
               great
               part
               of
               the
               horse
               ;
               the
               headquarter
               is
               at
               Bodman
               with
               one
               Regiment
               there
               ,
               which
               we
               leave
               to
               secure
               the
               passe
               .
            
             
               To
               morrow
               the
               Generall
               and
               Lievtenant
               Generall
               advance
               after
               the
               Army
               ,
               and
               I
               believe
               will
               quarter
               at
               Truro
               to
               morrow
               at
               night
               :
               This
               advance
               as
               it
               is
               like
               to
               further
               a
               good
               effect
               upon
               the
               Propositions
               (
               if
               God
               incline
               their
               hearts
               unto
               it
               )
               so
               it
               will
               I
               hope
               dispatch
               the
               businesse
               before
               such
               time
               as
               any
               Irish
               can
               land
               :
               If
               there
               be
               a
               Treaty
               it
               must
               not
               be
               such
               a
               one
               as
               shall
               take
               up
               above
               one
               dayes
               time
               :
               therefore
               a
               few
               dayes
               will
               decide
               that
               businesse
               ,
               and
               I
               hope
               (
               with
               Gods
               blessing
               )
               much
               to
               your
               advantage
               and
               the
               peace
               and
               welfare
               of
               this
               Kingdome
               .
               Major
               General
               Pert
               is
               run
               through
               the
               body
               ,
               and
               shot
               in
               the
               body
               yet
               not
               mortall
               :
               There
               was
               found
               in
               his
               Pocket
               a
               Copy
               of
               a
               Letter
               to
               the
               Lords
               ,
               about
               the
               Prince
               ,
               either
               sent
               ,
               or
               to
               be
               sent
               by
               him
               ,
               advising
               them
               ,
               That
               now
               was
               a
               good
               time
               to
               Treat
               before
               our
               Forces
               advance
               further
               ;
               declaring
               ,
               That
               they
               feared
               else
               their
               Condition
               would
               be
               desperate
               .
            
             
               The
               Countrey
               is
               very
               forward
               to
               assist
               in
               the
               Barrocadoing
               up
               of
               all
               Lanes
               and
               Passes
               ,
               where
               probably
               the
               Enemy
               (
               if
               they
               intend
               to
               breake
               through
               )
               may
               attempt
               to
               passe
               by
               .
               This
               being
               all
               I
               have
               to
               trouble
               you
               with
               ,
               I
               rest
               ,
            
             
               
                 Your
                 most
                 faithfull
                 and
                 Humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 J.
                 R.
                 
              
               
                 Bodman
                 ,
                 
                   March
                   8.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Much
           also
           about
           this
           same
           time
           Sir
           
             Ralph
             Hopton
          
           looked
           very
           earnestly
           for
           new
           supplies
           out
           of
           Ireland
           ,
           
           and
           received
           Letters
           thence
           that
           he
           should
           have
           them
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           were
           ready
           for
           him
           ,
           if
           he
           would
           be
           pleased
           to
           send
           forth
           ships
           to
           transport
           them
           over
           unto
           him
           .
           
           But
           ,
           Foy
           also
           was
           now
           taken
           by
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           ,
           and
           in
           it
           13.
           peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           and
           the
           newes
           hereof
           made
           Pendennis
           tremble
           ,
           
           hearing
           especially
           her
           enemies
           approaching
           neere
           her
           ,
           and
           now
           already
           thundring
           against
           her
           walls
           ;
           The
           inhabitants
           of
           Cornwall
           ,
           on
           all
           sides
           ,
           come
           in
           unto
           
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfax
          
           ,
           being
           overcome
           as
           much
           by
           his
           mercy
           and
           clemency
           ,
           as
           by
           his
           might
           and
           courage
           ,
           who
           thus
           drove
           his
           Enemies
           still
           before
           him
           ,
           terrifying
           Hopton
           also
           by
           his
           power
           and
           prowesse
           and
           now
           at
           last
           inviting
           him
           by
           his
           Summons
           ,
           the
           effects
           whereof
           you
           now
           shall
           heare
           ,
           namely
           ,
           that
           about
           the
           18
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           the
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           Demands
           of
           Sir
           
             Ralph
             Hopton
          
           ,
           upon
           our
           most
           noble
           Generals
           Summons
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Ralph
                   Hoptons
                
                 Demands
                 .
              
               
                 
                   SIR
                   ,
                
              
               
                 I
                 Received
                 yours
                 ,
                 bearing
                 date
                 the
                 fifth
                 of
                 this
                 Moneth
                 ,
                 wherein
                 I
                 must
                 acknowledge
                 much
                 kindnesse
                 from
                 you
                 ,
                 and
                 a
                 very
                 Christian
                 consideration
                 of
                 sparing
                 of
                 blood
                 :
                 But
                 one
                 thing
                 there
                 is
                 ,
                 I
                 am
                 confident
                 ,
                 you
                 have
                 too
                 much
                 honour
                 to
                 expect
                 from
                 me
                 ,
                 which
                 is
                 ,
                 that
                 to
                 avoid
                 any
                 danger
                 ,
                 or
                 to
                 enjoy
                 any
                 worldly
                 advantage
                 ,
                 I
                 will
                 renounce
                 my
                 Masters
                 Service
                 ,
                 to
                 whom
                 I
                 am
                 both
                 a
                 sworne
                 Subject
                 ,
                 and
                 a
                 sworne
                 servant
                 ,
                 that
                 I
                 must
                 professe
                 ,
                 I
                 am
                 resolved
                 to
                 undergoe
                 all
                 fortunes
                 with
                 him
                 ,
                 and
                 if
                 there
                 shall
                 be
                 cause
                 ,
                 to
                 suffer
                 any
                 thing
                 ,
                 rather
                 than
                 in
                 the
                 least
                 point
                 to
                 taint
                 my
                 honour
                 in
                 that
                 particular
                 ,
                 and
                 I
                 hope
                 ,
                 there
                 is
                 not
                 a
                 man
                 of
                 any
                 consideration
                 in
                 this
                 Army
                 ,
                 under
                 my
                 command
                 ,
                 that
                 is
                 not
                 so
                 resolved
                 ;
                 yet
                 in
                 all
                 honest
                 and
                 honourable
                 wayes
                 ,
                 to
                 procure
                 the
                 peace
                 of
                 this
                 Kingdome
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 sparing
                 of
                 Christian
                 blood
                 ,
                 I
                 take
                 God
                 to
                 witnesse
                 ,
                 I
                 am
                 ,
                 and
                 still
                 have
                 been
                 mostdesirous
                 :
                 And
                 I
                 heare
                 ,
                 from
                 good
                 hands
                 ,
                 our
                 Gracious
                 Soveraigne
                 ,
                 is
                 at
                 present
                 so
                 farre
                 advised
                 to
                 a
                 Treaty
                 with
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 as
                 that
                 he
                 hath
                 promised
                 to
                 passe
                 foure
                 of
                 the
                 principall
                 of
                 their
                 Bils
                 proposed
                 ,
                 whereof
                 the
                 intrusting
                 the
                 Militia
                 for
                 seven
                 yeares
                 ,
                 in
                 hands
                 agreed
                 between
                 them
                 is
                 one
                 .
                 I
                 desire
                 you
                 to
                 deale
                 freely
                 with
                 me
                 in
                 that
                 particular
                 ,
                 for
                 if
                 that
                 be
                 so
                 ,
                 it
                 will
                 spare
                 the
                 labour
                 of
                 further
                 Treaty
                 ;
                 being
                 ,
                 for
                 my
                 part
                 ,
                 ready
                 to
                 obey
                 whatsoever
                 his
                 Majesty
                 shall
                 agree
                 unto
                 :
                 God
                 indeed
                 hath
                 of
                 late
                 humbled
                 us
                 with
                 many
                 ill
                 successes
                 ,
                 which
                 I
                 acknowledge
                 as
                 a
                 very
                 certaine
                 evidence
                 of
                 his
                 just
                 judgement
                 against
                 us
                 for
                 our
                 personall
                 crimes
                 :
                 Yet
                 ,
                 give
                 me
                 leave
                 to
                 say
                 ,
                 your
                 present
                 prosperity
                 cannot
                 be
                 so
                 certaine
                 an
                 evidence
                 of
                 his
                 being
                 altogether
                 pleased
                 with
                 you
                 .
                 It
                 is
                 true
                 ,
                 we
                 are
                 reduced
                 to
                 a
                 lower
                 condition
                 than
                 we
                 have
                 been
                 ,
                 yet
                 have
                 we
                 a
                 gallant
                 body
                 of
                 Horse
                 ,
                 that
                 being
                 preserved
                 to
                 a
                 generall
                 all
                 accord
                 ,
                 may
                 be
                 for
                 good
                 use
                 against
                 our
                 common
                 Enemies
                 ,
                 and
                 being
                 otherwise
                 prest
                 ,
                 I
                 may
                 say
                 it
                 without
                 vanity
                 ,
                 want
                 not
                 a
                 resolution
                 ,
                 at
                 least
                 to
                 sell
                 our selves
                 at
                 a
                 deare
                 rate
                 against
                 any
                 odds
                 ;
                 Your
                 Propositions
                 ,
                 though
                 they
                 be
                 not
                 
                 wholly
                 to
                 be
                 consented
                 unto
                 ,
                 yet
                 if
                 a
                 generall
                 accord
                 ,
                 much
                 more
                 desirable
                 ,
                 be
                 not
                 in
                 a
                 likely
                 forwardnesse
                 to
                 prevent
                 them
                 ,
                 I
                 shall
                 be
                 willing
                 ,
                 that
                 eight
                 Commanders
                 of
                 ours
                 ,
                 with
                 three
                 Country
                 Gentlemen
                 ,
                 give
                 a
                 meeting
                 as
                 soon
                 as
                 you
                 please
                 ,
                 to
                 an
                 equall
                 number
                 of
                 yours
                 at
                 any
                 indifferent
                 place
                 ,
                 to
                 consult
                 of
                 this
                 great
                 businesse
                 ,
                 and
                 to
                 conclude
                 of
                 some
                 Propositions
                 that
                 may
                 be
                 reasonable
                 and
                 honourable
                 for
                 both
                 parts
                 ,
                 wherein
                 I
                 hope
                 God
                 will
                 s●
                 blesse
                 our
                 cleare
                 intentions
                 ,
                 as
                 may
                 procure
                 a
                 probable
                 inducement
                 to
                 a
                 generall
                 peace
                 ,
                 according
                 to
                 the
                 unfaigned
                 desire
                 of
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   Servant
                   ,
                   RALPH
                   HOPTON
                   .
                
                 
                   March
                   8.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
            
             
               
                 A
                 Party
                 of
                 yours
                 falling
                 upon
                 a
                 Guard
                 of
                 ours
                 yesterday
                 ,
                 it
                 is
                 likely
                 they
                 have
                 taken
                 some
                 prisoners
                 ;
                 I
                 desire
                 the
                 favour
                 from
                 you
                 ,
                 to
                 receive
                 a
                 List
                 of
                 them
                 by
                 this
                 Trumpeter
                 ,
                 till
                 I
                 receive
                 a
                 positive
                 Answer
                 to
                 the
                 contents
                 of
                 this
                 Letter
                 ,
                 I
                 shall
                 not
                 permit
                 any
                 of
                 mine
                 to
                 attempt
                 any
                 thing
                 upon
                 any
                 of
                 your
                 Forces
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   Servant
                   ,
                   RALPH
                   HOPTON
                   .
                
              
            
             
               
                 Sir
                 
                   Thomas
                   Fairfaxes
                
                 Answer
                 .
              
               
                 
                   My
                   Lord
                   :
                
              
               
                 I
                 Should
                 most
                 freely
                 and
                 truly
                 inform
                 your
                 Lordship
                 the
                 best
                 I
                 could
                 in
                 any
                 thing
                 that
                 might
                 lead
                 you
                 to
                 a
                 right
                 understanding
                 of
                 things
                 in
                 order
                 ,
                 to
                 the
                 Peace
                 of
                 the
                 Kingdome
                 ,
                 or
                 the
                 reall
                 good
                 of
                 your selfe
                 and
                 those
                 with
                 you
                 ,
                 so
                 far
                 as
                 may
                 stand
                 with
                 my
                 trust
                 and
                 duty
                 to
                 the
                 Publiqve
                 ;
                 to
                 what
                 I
                 conceive
                 your
                 more
                 certaine
                 knowledge
                 of
                 that
                 your
                 desire
                 to
                 be
                 informed
                 in
                 ,
                 concerning
                 the
                 Kings
                 offers
                 to
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 would
                 not
                 be
                 prejudiciall
                 :
                 But
                 the
                 truth
                 is
                 ,
                 I
                 can
                 give
                 you
                 no
                 other
                 satisfaction
                 or
                 assurance
                 therein
                 ,
                 than
                 this
                 ,
                 That
                 the
                 King
                 hath
                 made
                 some
                 offers
                 to
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 and
                 amongst
                 them
                 one
                 concerning
                 the
                 Militia
                 something
                 to
                 the
                 purpose
                 ,
                 as
                 you
                 say
                 you
                 have
                 heard
                 ,
                 but
                 the
                 just
                 certainty
                 what
                 his
                 last
                 overtures
                 are
                 ,
                 or
                 how
                 far
                 they
                 have
                 advanced
                 towards
                 a
                 generall
                 accord
                 ,
                 I
                 cannot
                 at
                 present
                 certifie
                 ;
                 I
                 do
                 not
                 hear
                 they
                 have
                 proceeded
                 so
                 far
                 as
                 to
                 a
                 Treaty
                 ;
                 and
                 I
                 believe
                 ,
                 That
                 as
                 the
                 Parliament
                 may
                 be
                 discouraged
                 from
                 that
                 way
                 of
                 Treaty
                 by
                 former
                 experiences
                 of
                 the
                 fruitlesnesse
                 thereof
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 ill
                 use
                 the
                 same
                 hath
                 been
                 designed
                 or
                 driven
                 to
                 ,
                 viz.
                 only
                 to
                 gaine
                 advantages
                 for
                 Wars
                 ,
                 without
                 reall
                 intention
                 of
                 Peace
                 ;
                 so
                 the
                 
                 late
                 overtures
                 that
                 way
                 are
                 the
                 lesse
                 like
                 to
                 be
                 successefull
                 ,
                 by
                 reason
                 of
                 the
                 clear
                 and
                 certaine
                 discoveries
                 the
                 Parliament
                 have
                 had
                 .
                 That
                 his
                 Majesty
                 at
                 the
                 same
                 time
                 was
                 and
                 is
                 labouring
                 by
                 Agents
                 in
                 all
                 parts
                 ,
                 to
                 draw
                 in
                 Forraign
                 Forces
                 ,
                 and
                 especially
                 ,
                 That
                 the
                 Earle
                 of
                 Glamorgan
                 by
                 Commission
                 from
                 his
                 Majesty
                 ,
                 had
                 concluded
                 a
                 Peace
                 with
                 the
                 Irish
                 Rebels
                 on
                 Termes
                 extreamly
                 dishonourable
                 and
                 prejudiciall
                 ,
                 upon
                 the
                 only
                 condition
                 of
                 sending
                 over
                 forces
                 under
                 the
                 command
                 of
                 that
                 Lord
                 ,
                 to
                 invade
                 England
                 ,
                 whereof
                 I
                 presume
                 you
                 cannot
                 but
                 have
                 heard
                 :
                 And
                 though
                 his
                 Majesty
                 did
                 in
                 a
                 Letter
                 to
                 the
                 Parliament
                 disavow
                 any
                 such
                 agreement
                 ,
                 and
                 pretended
                 he
                 had
                 given
                 order
                 to
                 the
                 Lord
                 Digby
                 ,
                 for
                 the
                 attainting
                 and
                 impeaching
                 the
                 Earle
                 of
                 Glamorgan
                 of
                 high
                 Treason
                 ,
                 for
                 what
                 he
                 had
                 done
                 therein
                 :
                 Yet
                 by
                 late
                 discoveries
                 to
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 and
                 especially
                 by
                 Letters
                 intercepted
                 the
                 other
                 day
                 at
                 Padstow
                 ,
                 from
                 the
                 Lord
                 Digby
                 ,
                 the
                 Earle
                 of
                 Glamorgan
                 and
                 others
                 ,
                 to
                 Secretary
                 Nicholas
                 ,
                 your selfe
                 ,
                 Sir
                 
                   Edward
                   Hide
                
                 ,
                 the
                 Lord
                 Culpepper
                 ,
                 and
                 others
                 ,
                 it
                 is
                 most
                 cleare
                 and
                 evident
                 ,
                 that
                 the
                 arresting
                 of
                 the
                 Earle
                 of
                 Glamorgan
                 ,
                 was
                 onely
                 for
                 a
                 present
                 colour
                 to
                 salve
                 reputation
                 with
                 the
                 people
                 ,
                 and
                 continue
                 their
                 delusion
                 till
                 designes
                 were
                 ripe
                 for
                 execution
                 :
                 for
                 the
                 same
                 peace
                 is
                 fully
                 concluded
                 with
                 the
                 Rebels
                 ,
                 the
                 King
                 to
                 have
                 the
                 aid
                 conditioned
                 upon
                 the
                 same
                 agreement
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Earle
                 of
                 Glamorgan
                 at
                 liberty
                 againe
                 ,
                 and
                 to
                 command
                 that
                 force
                 in
                 chiefe
                 .
                 Now
                 for
                 the
                 overture
                 of
                 a
                 meeting
                 to
                 treat
                 further
                 about
                 the
                 Propositions
                 I
                 sent
                 ;
                 Though
                 I
                 know
                 nothing
                 materiall
                 that
                 I
                 can
                 adde
                 or
                 alter
                 ,
                 except
                 in
                 circumstances
                 ;
                 yet
                 I
                 shall
                 not
                 refuse
                 or
                 decline
                 such
                 a
                 meeting
                 ,
                 or
                 ought
                 else
                 that
                 may
                 probably
                 tend
                 to
                 the
                 saving
                 of
                 blood
                 ,
                 or
                 preventing
                 further
                 misery
                 to
                 any
                 ;
                 Provided
                 that
                 the
                 meeting
                 be
                 speedily
                 ,
                 and
                 number
                 of
                 persons
                 not
                 to
                 exceed
                 4
                 or
                 5.
                 
                 But
                 (
                 my
                 Lord
                 )
                 when
                 you
                 consider
                 what
                 I
                 have
                 before
                 related
                 concerning
                 forraign
                 Supplies
                 ,
                 which
                 I
                 have
                 reason
                 to
                 think
                 you
                 know
                 and
                 believe
                 ,
                 you
                 see
                 what
                 cause
                 I
                 have
                 to
                 be
                 jealous
                 of
                 advantages
                 sought
                 by
                 delayes
                 ,
                 &
                 not
                 intermit
                 any
                 time
                 ,
                 or
                 omit
                 any
                 opportunity
                 to
                 prosecute
                 the
                 service
                 I
                 have
                 in
                 hand
                 ;
                 and
                 that
                 there
                 may
                 be
                 no
                 colour
                 of
                 your
                 expecting
                 that
                 forbearance
                 on
                 my
                 part
                 ,
                 which
                 you
                 offer
                 on
                 yours
                 ,
                 I
                 do
                 the
                 more
                 hasten
                 back
                 this
                 my
                 resolution
                 unto
                 you
                 ;
                 In
                 pursuance
                 whereof
                 I
                 do
                 not
                 despise
                 ,
                 nor
                 shall
                 insult
                 upon
                 your
                 present
                 condition
                 :
                 I
                 question
                 not
                 ,
                 nor
                 yet
                 shall
                 ,
                 I
                 hope
                 ,
                 be
                 much
                 moved
                 with
                 that
                 resolution
                 of
                 your
                 men
                 :
                 I
                 presume
                 not
                 on
                 former
                 successes
                 ,
                 nor
                 present
                 advantage
                 in
                 fleshly
                 power
                 ,
                 but
                 desire
                 to
                 trust
                 in
                 God
                 alone
                 ,
                 
                 whose
                 favour
                 and
                 blessing
                 to
                 this
                 Army
                 above
                 others
                 ,
                 I
                 do
                 not
                 account
                 in
                 what
                 is
                 past
                 ,
                 or
                 expect
                 in
                 future
                 ,
                 to
                 be
                 for
                 any
                 precedence
                 in
                 merit
                 or
                 goodnesse
                 of
                 ours
                 ,
                 whereby
                 we
                 should
                 be
                 more
                 pleasing
                 to
                 him
                 than
                 others
                 ;
                 but
                 from
                 his
                 owne
                 free
                 grace
                 and
                 goodnesse
                 towards
                 his
                 people
                 ,
                 whose
                 welfare
                 ,
                 with
                 the
                 common
                 good
                 of
                 the
                 Kingdome
                 ,
                 we
                 seeke
                 and
                 desire
                 with
                 all
                 faithfulnesse
                 and
                 integrity
                 to
                 pursue
                 .
                 And
                 so
                 committing
                 the
                 issue
                 of
                 all
                 to
                 his
                 good
                 pleasure
                 ,
                 I
                 remaine
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   humble
                   Servant
                   ,
                   T.
                   FAIRFAX
                   .
                
                 
                   March
                   9.
                   1645.
                   
                
              
               
                 
                   
                     A
                     List
                     of
                     such
                     as
                     are
                     come
                     in
                     to
                     Sir
                     Thomas
                     Fairfax
                     during
                     the
                     Treaty
                     .
                  
                   
                     THirty
                     five
                     Lieutenant
                     Colonels
                     ,
                     
                     Serjeant
                     Majors
                     ,
                     and
                     Captains
                     came
                     in
                     ,
                     March
                     11.
                     
                  
                   
                     Forty
                     Gentlemen
                     of
                     quality
                     that
                     came
                     in
                     the
                     same
                     day
                     ,
                     some
                     of
                     great
                     note
                     .
                  
                   
                     One
                     hundred
                     Gentlemen
                     ,
                     and
                     others
                     that
                     have
                     sto●ne
                     away
                     by
                     parties
                     out
                     of
                     the
                     Enemies
                     Quarters
                     .
                  
                   
                     Ninty
                     six
                     common
                     Souldiers
                     from
                     Penryn
                     with
                     Arms.
                     
                  
                   
                     Twelve
                     more
                     followed
                     them
                     .
                  
                   
                     Forty
                     from
                     Penryn
                     are
                     gone
                     home
                     ,
                     and
                     have
                     laid
                     down
                     their
                     Armes
                     ,
                     Colonell
                     Treoanian
                     the
                     Governour
                     of
                     Penryn
                     (
                     by
                     Treaty
                     )
                     since
                     .
                  
                   
                     All
                     the
                     Officers
                     and
                     Souldiers
                     in
                     the
                     Fort
                     and
                     Harbour
                     .
                     
                  
                   
                     The
                     Governour
                     of
                     Maus
                     Castle
                     .
                  
                   
                     All
                     the
                     Souldiers
                     and
                     Officers
                     there
                     .
                  
                   
                     One
                     hundred
                     Officers
                     and
                     Souldiers
                     of
                     Colonell
                     Champernoones
                     Regiment
                     ,
                     Falmouth
                     by
                     this
                     meanes
                     is
                     ours
                     on
                     that
                     side
                     the
                     Harbour
                     .
                  
                   
                     Two
                     thousand
                     Horse
                     at
                     least
                     that
                     are
                     ours
                     by
                     the
                     Treaty
                     .
                  
                   
                     Three
                     or
                     foure
                     thousand
                     Arms.
                     
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           same
           time
           also
           we
           received
           certaine
           information
           that
           Sir
           
             William
             Vaughan
          
           having
           united
           himself
           with
           Colonell
           
             De
             Villier
          
           ,
           
           had
           a
           resolution
           to
           make
           some
           new
           attempt
           againe
           in
           Wales
           ,
           but
           he
           and
           his
           Company
           were
           so
           well
           entertained
           by
           Captaine
           Ashley
           ,
           who
           was
           not
           above
           halfe
           so
           many
           in
           number
           ,
           that
           the
           
           whole
           body
           of
           the
           Enemy
           ,
           consisting
           of
           about
           300
           Horse
           ,
           were
           encountred
           ,
           routed
           and
           pursued
           by
           ours
           ,
           many
           of
           the
           Enemy
           slaine
           and
           taken
           prisoners
           ▪
           the
           List
           whereof
           was
           thus
           in
           brief
           ,
           five
           killed
           upon
           the
           place
           ,
           12
           mortally
           wounded
           ,
           Captain
           Johnson
           taken
           Prisoner
           ,
           two
           Captains
           more
           ,
           two
           Lieutenants
           ,
           one
           Cornet
           ,
           eighteen
           other
           Prisoners
           ,
           and
           good
           store
           of
           Arms.
           And
           by
           the
           same
           Letters
           we
           received
           further
           intelligence
           ,
           that
           by
           the
           vigilant
           care
           of
           the
           brave
           and
           active
           Committee
           of
           Shrewsbury
           there
           was
           raised
           a
           very
           strong
           Worke
           within
           lesse
           than
           Musket
           shot
           of
           High-Archall
           ,
           
           by
           meanes
           whereof
           the
           Enemy
           could
           not
           stir
           ,
           either
           in
           or
           out
           ,
           but
           with
           their
           apparent
           danger
           .
           And
           at
           the
           erecting
           of
           this
           Fort
           ,
           they
           tooke
           their
           opportunity
           of
           the
           Governour
           of
           High-Archals
           absence
           ,
           and
           before
           his
           returne
           they
           had
           made
           themselves
           so
           strong
           that
           although
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           came
           along
           with
           him
           with
           about
           1000
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           they
           were
           inforced
           to
           retreat
           and
           go
           back
           againe
           ,
           not
           daring
           to
           adventure
           on
           a
           place
           so
           gallantly
           manned
           ,
           and
           made
           so
           inaccessible
           ,
           both
           by
           art
           and
           nature
           as
           that
           was
           ,
           which
           indeed
           was
           the
           winning
           of
           that
           strong
           Garrison
           ,
           as
           you
           shall
           shortly
           heare
           in
           its
           proper
           place
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           20
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           certaine
           knowledge
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Shruardon
           Castle
           ,
           
           a
           place
           of
           great
           importance
           ,
           which
           brave
           service
           was
           performed
           by
           that
           active
           Patriot
           and
           couragious
           Commander
           Major
           Generall
           Mit●on
           .
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           also
           we
           received
           a
           full
           and
           exact
           relation
           of
           the
           remarkable
           successe
           of
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Birch
           ,
           before
           Goderich
           Castle
           ,
           expressed
           by
           himself
           in
           his
           Letter
           to
           the
           Honourable
           Speaker
           of
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 Honourable
                 Sir
                 ,
              
            
             
               SInce
               my
               last
               the
               7
               instant
               finding
               the
               forces
               of
               Goodrich
               under
               command
               of
               Sir
               
                 Henry
                 Lingen
              
               ,
               so
               active
               that
               a
               passenger
               could
               not
               be
               safe
               between
               Gloucester
               and
               Hereford
               ,
               nor
               could
               I
               quarter
               Horse
               abroad
               but
               they
               were
               in
               much
               danger
               ,
               nor
               could
               draw
               for●●●
               towards
               Ludlow
               or
               Worcester
               ,
               but
               they
               would
               come
               neer
               unto
               the
               City
               to
               plunder
               ,
               therefore
               I
               chose
               rather
               to
               run
               the
               hazard
               of
               storming
               the
               House
               wherein
               they
               kept
               their
               out-Guard
               upon
               their
               Boats
               ,
               and
               Stable
               being
               within
               20
               foot
               of
               their
               Castle
               Wall
               ,
               than
               to
               suffer
               those
               former
               inconveniences
               which
               was
               done
               thus
               ;
               I
               marched
               out
               of
               Hereford
               munday
               night
               last
               with
               500
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               undiscovered
               ,
               untill
               I
               came
               within
               Pistoll
               shot
               of
               Goodrich
               ,
               
               a
               little
               before
               day
               ,
               then
               fell
               on
               with
               100
               firelocks
               for
               the
               Forlorn
               ,
               and
               entred
               over
               the
               Wall
               neare
               the
               end
               of
               their
               stable
               ,
               the
               wall
               was
               very
               high
               ,
               yet
               got
               over
               before
               they
               had
               a
               full
               alarm
               ,
               and
               found
               in
               the
               stable
               about
               fourescore
               Horse
               and
               five
               men
               ,
               which
               Horse
               I
               took
               all
               digging
               thorow
               the
               wall
               ,
               and
               turning
               them
               out
               the
               men
               were
               slaine
               and
               taken
               ,
               the
               stable
               with
               hay
               and
               other
               provision
               burnt
               ;
               In
               the
               mean
               time
               I
               fell
               on
               their
               out-Guard
               ,
               in
               a
               place
               called
               the
               Boat-House
               ,
               which
               was
               within
               Pistoll
               shot
               of
               the
               Castle
               ,
               which
               held
               out
               two
               houres
               untill
               it
               was
               digged
               thorow
               ,
               then
               they
               desired
               quarter
               for
               their
               lives
               ,
               wherein
               was
               Major
               Pateson
               Commander
               of
               the
               Horse
               ,
               and
               Major
               Benskin
               and
               15
               Gentlemen
               more
               and
               Troopers
               ,
               whom
               I
               brought
               to
               Hereford
               .
               This
               successe
               it
               pleased
               the
               Lord
               to
               give
               me
               with
               little
               losse
               ,
               which
               is
               very
               advantagious
               ,
               and
               especially
               enabling
               me
               to
               perform
               those
               commands
               laid
               upon
               me
               by
               the
               right
               honourable
               the
               Committee
               for
               both
               Kingdoms
               :
               And
               this
               day
               in
               the
               way
               as
               I
               was
               comming
               to
               Gloucester
               to
               that
               purpose
               ,
               some
               Horse
               belonging
               to
               Goodrich
               Castle
               ,
               way
               laid
               me
               ,
               which
               were
               out
               on
               a
               party
               ,
               when
               I
               tooke
               the
               rest
               munday
               night
               ▪
               
               there
               being
               with
               me
               Colonell
               Kirle
               ,
               and
               about
               12
               more
               ,
               but
               not
               so
               many
               ready
               ;
               The
               Enemy
               stood
               in
               the
               way
               ,
               which
               we
               perceiving
               ,
               gave
               them
               a
               charge
               ,
               their
               number
               being
               14.
               tooke
               and
               slew
               12.
               and
               the
               other
               two
               escaping
               through
               the
               River
               to
               the
               Castle
               .
            
             
               For
               the
               Forces
               under
               the
               command
               of
               Sir
               
                 Jacob
                 Ashley
              
               they
               are
               now
               neer
               Worcester
               .
               I
               question
               not
               but
               a
               speedy
               course
               will
               be
               taken
               with
               them
               which
               shall
               be
               the
               constant
               endeavour
               of
               your
               most
               thankfull
               Servant
               ,
            
             
               
                 John
                 Birch
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           23
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           famous
           and
           most
           happy
           victory
           obtained
           by
           the
           Forces
           of
           ever
           to
           be
           honoured
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           valiant
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Birch
           ,
           over
           the
           Forces
           of
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           ,
           which
           was
           a
           very
           hot
           and
           furious
           fight
           ,
           our
           Forces
           being
           twice
           worsted
           ,
           
           but
           at
           last
           ,
           by
           Gods
           mighty
           power
           and
           assistance
           ,
           the
           victory
           was
           given
           to
           ours
           at
           least
           200
           being
           slaine
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           3000
           totally
           routed
           ,
           and
           at
           least
           2000
           Arms
           taken
           .
           The
           particular
           description
           of
           which
           most
           famous
           fight
           and
           glorious
           victory
           ,
           being
           delivered
           in
           a
           Letter
           to
           some
           Honourable
           Members
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           quality
           and
           credit
           ,
           under
           Sir
           
             William
             Brereton
          
           ,
           and
           by
           their
           order
           and
           authority
           printed
           and
           published
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           here
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
             
               
                 Honourable
                 Sir
                 ;
              
            
             
               ACcording
               to
               my
               engagements
               ,
               
               I
               shall
               give
               you
               an
               account
               of
               the
               proceedings
               of
               our
               Forces
               ,
               in
               reference
               to
               our
               great
               Victory
               at
               Stow
               ,
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Brereton
              
               having
               intelligence
               of
               Sir
               
                 Jacob
                 Ashleyes
              
               march
               ,
               and
               being
               invited
               by
               valiant
               and
               active
               Colonell
               Morgan
               ,
               to
               follow
               and
               set
               upon
               him
               ,
               he
               forthwith
               marched
               from
               Litchfield
               with
               about
               1000
               Horse
               to
               Colshell
               ,
               and
               from
               thence
               thorow
               Warwick
               Town
               toward
               Stratford
               upon
               Avon
               ;
               where
               Sir
               William
               had
               intelligence
               that
               Colonell
               Morgan
               was
               returned
               back
               as
               far
               as
               Cambden
               ,
               by
               reason
               of
               his
               intelligence
               of
               the
               crossings
               and
               Counter-marches
               of
               Sir
               
                 Jacob
                 Ashley
              
               ,
               
               insomuch
               that
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Brereton
              
               was
               forced
               (
               out
               of
               his
               earnest
               desire
               to
               meet
               and
               joyn
               with
               Colonell
               Morgan
               ,
               as
               was
               mainly
               intended
               )
               to
               march
               up
               and
               down
               ,
               backward
               and
               forward
               ,
               at
               least
               30
               miles
               ,
               to
               overtake
               him
               ,
               and
               at
               last
               did
               so
               ,
               and
               then
               being
               joyned
               ,
               we
               all
               marched
               about
               a
               mile
               ,
               by
               which
               time
               the
               Scouts
               had
               brought
               us
               word
               that
               the
               Enemy
               was
               drawne
               up
               into
               a
               body
               neer
               Stow
               in
               the
               Old
               ,
               at
               which
               all
               our
               Souldiers
               greatly
               rejoyced
               ,
               being
               very
               desirous
               to
               engage
               .
               Then
               we
               marched
               (
               the
               whole
               Army
               )
               in
               Battalia
               ,
               
               and
               after
               we
               had
               discovered
               them
               also
               ,
               standing
               in
               Battalia
               ,
               we
               faced
               them
               an
               houre
               before
               we
               fought
               ,
               both
               sides
               waiting
               and
               longing
               for
               day
               light
               .
               Then
               Sir
               
                 Will.
                 Brereton
              
               and
               Colonell
               Morgan
               agreed
               (
               without
               any
               difference
               )
               in
               the
               drawing
               up
               of
               the
               Army
               ,
               which
               was
               ordered
               as
               followes
               ;
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Brereton
              
               led
               the
               right
               Wing
               of
               Horse
               ,
               which
               were
               those
               that
               came
               with
               him
               from
               Litchfield
               ,
               and
               the
               Gloucestershire
               men
               were
               placed
               in
               the
               left
               Wing
               ,
               Colonell
               Morgan
               himself
               most
               gallantly
               led
               the
               Van
               ,
               
               our
               Word
               was
               
                 God
                 be
                 our
                 Guide
                 ▪
              
               the
               Enemies
               Word
               was
               ,
               
                 Patrick
                 and
                 George
              
               .
               Upon
               the
               first
               charge
               the
               Enemy
               forced
               our
               left
               Wing
               to
               a
               disorderly
               retreat
               ,
               by
               over
               powring
               them
               ,
               so
               that
               the
               victory
               ,
               at
               first
               ,
               seemed
               somwhat
               doubtfull
               ;
               but
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Brereton
              
               most
               bravely
               going
               on
               with
               his
               right
               Wing
               of
               Horse
               ,
               
               and
               at
               least
               200
               Firelocks
               ,
               fiercely
               charged
               their
               left
               both
               of
               Horse
               and
               Foot
               ▪
               and
               totally
               routed
               them
               .
               In
               which
               brave
               peece
               of
               service
               undau●ted
               and
               valiant
               Major
               Hauksworth
               had
               a
               principall
               hand
               ,
               and
               was
               a
               main
               help
               utterly
               torout
               and
               put
               to
               flight
               all
               the
               left
               Wing
               of
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               
               and
               Colonell
               Morgan
               by
               this
               time
               performed
               his
               charge
               so
               bravely
               also
               ,
               and
               with
               so
               much
               courage
               and
               good
               successe
               ,
               that
               having
               rallied
               his
               men
               up
               gallantly
               againe
               against
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               he
               put
               them
               also
               to
               an
               absolute
               rout
               ,
               and
               so
               they
               pursued
               them
               into
               Stow
               ,
               killing
               
               and
               wounding
               many
               in
               the
               Towne
               ,
               
               both
               Gentlemen
               and
               Officers
               of
               quality
               ,
               and
               in
               this
               pursute
               Major
               Hawksworth
               his
               man
               (
               as
               I
               was
               credibly
               enformed
               )
               took
               the
               Lord
               Ashly
               prisoner
               ,
               and
               all
               his
               foot
               Officers
               were
               then
               also
               taken
               prisoners
               ;
               
               and
               Sir
               
                 Charles
                 Lucas
              
               (
               as
               was
               credibly
               reported
               )
               was
               then
               also
               taken
               in
               the
               fight
               ,
               but
               immediatly
               after
               rescued
               by
               a
               party
               of
               Firelocks
               of
               the
               Enemie
               ,
               and
               on
               his
               rescue
               fled
               into
               the
               Wood
               hard
               by
               for
               hoped
               safety
               ;
               but
               after
               the
               fight
               our
               forces
               searching
               the
               wood
               for
               straglers
               found
               there
               the
               said
               Sir
               
                 Charles
                 Lucas
              
               ,
               even
               he
               who
               formerly
               had
               done
               the
               King
               great
               service
               in
               the
               North
               ,
               and
               was
               Governour
               of
               
                 Berkley
                 Castle
              
               ,
               but
               now
               ,
               I
               say
               ,
               was
               taken
               prisoner
               againe
               and
               put
               into
               safe
               custody
               .
            
          
        
         
           This
           most
           remarkable
           piece
           of
           service
           being
           thus
           successefully
           performed
           ,
           
           and
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           being
           taken
           Captive
           and
           wearyed
           in
           this
           fight
           ,
           and
           being
           ancient
           (
           for
           ,
           old-ages
           silver
           haires
           had
           quite
           covered
           over
           his
           head
           and
           beard
           )
           the
           Souldiers
           brought
           him
           a
           drum
           to
           sit
           and
           rest
           himselfe
           upon
           ,
           who
           being
           sate
           ,
           he
           said
           (
           as
           was
           most
           credibly
           enformed
           )
           unto
           our
           Souldiers
           ;
           
             Gentlemen
             ,
             yee
             may
             now
             sit
             downe
             and
             play
             ,
             for
             you
             have
             done
             all
             your
             worke
             ,
             if
             you
             ●all
             not
             our
             among
             your selves
             .
          
           Meaning
           ,
           indeed
           ,
           that
           ,
           now
           he
           being
           thus
           beaten
           ,
           the
           King
           had
           never
           another
           armie
           in
           the
           field
           in
           the
           whole
           kingdome
           .
        
         
           There
           were
           taken
           in
           this
           famous
           fight
           and
           glorious
           Victorie
           ,
           
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashley
          
           ,
           alias
           ,
           Lord
           Ashley
           ,
           the
           Generall
           ;
           Sir
           
             Charles
             Lucas
          
           ,
           Col.
           Corbet
           ,
           Col.
           Gerrard
           ,
           Col.
           Mouldsworth
           ,
           Leivtenant-Colonell
           Broughton
           ;
           3.
           
           Majors
           ,
           17.
           
           Captaines
           ,
           16.
           
           Leiutenants
           their
           Marshall
           Generall
           ,
           5.
           
           Cornets
           ,
           11.
           
           Ensignes
           ,
           3.
           
           Quartermasters
           ,
           the
           Chirurgeon
           ,
           and
           Sir
           
             William
             Vaughans
          
           Chaplaine
           ,
           2000
           ,
           armes
           at
           least
           ,
           and
           all
           their
           Ammunition
           ,
           Bag
           and
           Baggage
           .
           A
           brave
           ,
           famous
           and
           most
           seasonable
           victorie
           it
           was
           indeed
           ,
           and
           a
           most
           hopefull
           way
           and
           meanes
           of
           a
           speedy
           end
           (
           by
           Gods
           mercy
           )
           of
           all
           the
           intestine
           warres
           and
           bloody
           broyles
           in
           the
           Kingdom
           ;
           to
           God
           alone
           be
           all
           the
           honour
           and
           glory
           thereof
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           26.
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           advertisement
           of
           the
           full
           disbanding
           of
           all
           Sir
           
             Ralph
             Hoptons
          
           forces
           in
           the
           West
           and
           divers
           other
           occurrents
           of
           our
           Armie
           there
           ,
           by
           Letters
           received
           from
           Truro
           to
           the
           honourable
           speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ;
           One
           of
           which
           Letters
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           inserted
           Verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
               
                 
                   SIR
                   ,
                
              
               
                 IN
                 my
                 last
                 I
                 gave
                 you
                 an
                 account
                 of
                 the
                 beginning
                 to
                 disband
                 the
                 Lord
                 Hoptons
                 Army
                 ,
                 I
                 can
                 now
                 satisfie
                 you
                 of
                 the
                 conclusion
                 of
                 that
                 great
                 worke
                 ,
                 this
                 day
                 having
                 put
                 a
                 period
                 thereunto
                 ,
                 except
                 two
                 troops
                 of
                 the
                 Princes
                 Regiment
                 ,
                 under
                 the
                 Command
                 of
                 Sir
                 
                   Francis
                   Mackworth
                
                 ,
                 which
                 by
                 reason
                 of
                 the
                 darknesse
                 of
                 the
                 night
                 could
                 not
                 be
                 conveniently
                 dispatched
                 ,
                 and
                 so
                 put
                 off
                 till
                 to
                 morrow
                 at
                 seven
                 of
                 the
                 clock
                 ,
                 
                 by
                 nine
                 it
                 will
                 be
                 done
                 ;
                 and
                 presently
                 after
                 ,
                 Proclamation
                 is
                 to
                 be
                 made
                 for
                 the
                 Enemy
                 ,
                 or
                 any
                 belonging
                 unto
                 them
                 ,
                 immediatly
                 to
                 depart
                 from
                 Truro
                 ,
                 and
                 all
                 those
                 Ports
                 ,
                 to
                 be
                 with
                 the
                 convoy
                 to
                 morrow
                 night
                 ,
                 or
                 else
                 to
                 be
                 taken
                 as
                 Spies
                 ,
                 and
                 proceeded
                 against
                 accordingly
                 .
                 I
                 have
                 bin
                 present
                 at
                 the
                 disbanding
                 of
                 these
                 Forces
                 ,
                 from
                 the
                 first
                 to
                 the
                 last
                 [
                 except
                 as
                 aforesaid
                 ]
                 and
                 never
                 did
                 see
                 a
                 thing
                 done
                 with
                 so
                 much
                 civility
                 on
                 both
                 sides
                 ,
                 
                 and
                 not
                 the
                 least
                 appearance
                 of
                 insulting
                 of
                 ours
                 ,
                 as
                 if
                 we
                 had
                 never
                 bin
                 at
                 variance
                 each
                 with
                 other
                 ,
                 not
                 a
                 reproachfull
                 word
                 used
                 nor
                 the
                 value
                 of
                 two
                 pence
                 taken
                 from
                 any
                 man
                 by
                 the
                 Souldiers
                 of
                 this
                 Armie
                 ,
                 though
                 the
                 country
                 people
                 are
                 apt
                 enough
                 ,
                 (
                 if
                 they
                 have
                 opportunity
                 and
                 the
                 enemies
                 Souldiers
                 straggle
                 )
                 to
                 revenge
                 former
                 injuries
                 ,
                 but
                 the
                 convoy
                 (
                 so
                 long
                 as
                 the
                 Souldiers
                 keepe
                 with
                 them
                 )
                 suffer
                 not
                 the
                 least
                 prejudice
                 to
                 befall
                 them
                 ,
                 the
                 number
                 of
                 Brigades
                 in
                 all
                 that
                 have
                 bin
                 disbanded
                 are
                 nine
                 ,
                 viz.
                 the
                 French
                 Brigade
                 consisting
                 of
                 three
                 Regiments
                 ;
                 
                 the
                 Lord
                 Wentworths
                 Brigade
                 consisting
                 of
                 three
                 Regiments
                 ;
                 Sir
                 
                   James
                   Smiths
                
                 Brigade
                 consisting
                 of
                 three
                 Regiments
                 ;
                 the
                 Lord
                 Clevelands
                 Brigade
                 consisting
                 of
                 foure
                 Regiments
                 ;
                 Major
                 Generall
                 Webbs
                 of
                 three
                 Regiments
                 ,
                 the
                 Lord
                 Hoptons
                 Brigade
                 commanded
                 by
                 Colonell
                 Rovil
                 ;
                 the
                 Lord
                 Gorings
                 Brigade
                 of
                 five
                 Regiments
                 ;
                 the
                 Princes
                 Lifeguard
                 consisting
                 of
                 nine
                 troops
                 ,
                 and
                 700.
                 men
                 armed
                 ;
                 Sir
                 
                   Richard
                   Greenvils
                
                 Reformadoes
                 ,
                 the
                 men
                 that
                 are
                 dismounted
                 are
                 proper
                 and
                 lusty
                 men
                 :
                 
                 Orders
                 are
                 given
                 out
                 for
                 the
                 Army
                 to
                 face
                 about
                 ,
                 and
                 march
                 Eastward
                 ,
                 part
                 of
                 it
                 moves
                 to
                 morrow
                 ,
                 the
                 residue
                 on
                 Saturday
                 ,
                 except
                 two
                 or
                 three
                 Regiments
                 that
                 are
                 to
                 stay
                 behinde
                 for
                 the
                 blocking
                 up
                 of
                 Pendennis
                 and
                 the
                 mount
                 ;
                 the
                 Castle
                 of
                 Pendennis
                 was
                 summoned
                 yesterday
                 ,
                 but
                 those
                 within
                 gave
                 a
                 peremptory
                 answer
                 of
                 refusall
                 ;
                 and
                 Master
                 Arundel
                 beares
                 the
                 name
                 of
                 Governour
                 ,
                 but
                 Sir
                 
                   John
                   Digby
                
                 ,
                 sir
                 
                   Henry
                   Kilegrew
                
                 ,
                 Colonell
                 Slaughter
                 ,
                 Colonell
                 Sir
                 
                   Abraham
                   Chipman
                
                 ,
                 and
                 some
                 others
                 of
                 desperate
                 Fortunes
                 over-rule
                 the
                 Gentleman
                 ,
                 and
                 make
                 
                 him
                 governe
                 and
                 command
                 to
                 serve
                 their
                 owne
                 ends
                 ,
                 though
                 it
                 be
                 to
                 ruine
                 himselfe
                 .
                 On
                 Wednesday
                 the
                 Generall
                 sent
                 this
                 Bearer
                 in
                 haste
                 with
                 a
                 Letter
                 to
                 Saint
                 Maws
                 ,
                 who
                 imbarqued
                 himselfe
                 there
                 and
                 went
                 three
                 or
                 foure
                 Leagues
                 to
                 Sea
                 ,
                 to
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ships
                 and
                 acquainted
                 them
                 with
                 a
                 Frigot
                 of
                 Dunkirk
                 that
                 lay
                 in
                 the
                 Harbour
                 at
                 Falmouth
                 and
                 much
                 annoyed
                 our
                 men
                 at
                 Penny-com-quick
                 ,
                 
                 a
                 place
                 of
                 good
                 shelter
                 for
                 our
                 men
                 that
                 lye
                 against
                 the
                 Castle
                 .
                 So
                 this
                 morning
                 betweene
                 one
                 and
                 two
                 of
                 the
                 clocke
                 ,
                 a
                 Frigot
                 of
                 ours
                 put
                 into
                 the
                 Harbour
                 ,
                 being
                 Moon-light
                 ,
                 had
                 the
                 honour
                 to
                 be
                 saluted
                 with
                 twenty
                 peeces
                 of
                 Cannon
                 from
                 the
                 Castle
                 ,
                 but
                 got
                 in
                 without
                 any
                 prejudice
                 ,
                 and
                 hauled
                 the
                 Dunkirk
                 ,
                 who
                 instead
                 of
                 yeelding
                 gave
                 two
                 broad
                 sides
                 ,
                 but
                 our
                 Vessel
                 presently
                 made
                 up
                 ,
                 and
                 after
                 a
                 little
                 dispute
                 Boarded
                 Her
                 ,
                 put
                 the
                 Irish
                 to
                 the
                 sword
                 ,
                 preserved
                 the
                 rest
                 ,
                 and
                 have
                 them
                 Prisoners
                 a
                 broad
                 .
                 It
                 is
                 a
                 fine
                 Vessell
                 belonging
                 to
                 
                   Browne
                   Bushel
                
                 ,
                 commanded
                 by
                 Captaine
                 Lewis
                 and
                 will
                 be
                 of
                 singular
                 use
                 to
                 cleare
                 the
                 Harbour
                 ,
                 if
                 any
                 Vessel
                 of
                 the
                 Kings
                 happen
                 to
                 come
                 in
                 ,
                 having
                 the
                 benefit
                 of
                 Saint
                 Mawes
                 on
                 the
                 one
                 side
                 ,
                 and
                 at
                 the
                 mouth
                 of
                 the
                 Harbour
                 ,
                 
                 the
                 assistance
                 of
                 Hilford
                 Fort
                 ,
                 which
                 was
                 this
                 day
                 surrendred
                 to
                 us
                 ,
                 wherein
                 were
                 twenty
                 and
                 six
                 peeces
                 of
                 Ordnance
                 ;
                 so
                 their
                 strong
                 Castle
                 of
                 Pendennis
                 is
                 of
                 little
                 use
                 at
                 Sea
                 ,
                 and
                 by
                 Land
                 of
                 no
                 great
                 prejudice
                 ,
                 considering
                 the
                 narrow
                 necke
                 of
                 Land
                 it
                 stands
                 upon
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Line
                 that
                 may
                 be
                 drawne
                 from
                 Sea
                 to
                 Sea
                 ,
                 and
                 may
                 be
                 defended
                 with
                 as
                 many
                 men
                 as
                 are
                 in
                 the
                 Castle
                 .
              
               
                 Leiutenant
                 Colonell
                 Jngoldsby
                 going
                 to
                 view
                 the
                 Castle
                 ,
                 
                 received
                 a
                 shot
                 from
                 some
                 Muskettiers
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 that
                 were
                 behind
                 the
                 Mud-wals
                 ▪
                 of
                 which
                 he
                 died
                 within
                 three
                 houres
                 ,
                 being
                 a
                 valiant
                 and
                 stout
                 man
                 ,
                 Major
                 Cobbet
                 also
                 was
                 shot
                 in
                 the
                 Arme
                 ,
                 but
                 not
                 dangorously
                 .
              
               
                 This
                 is
                 all
                 the
                 accompt
                 time
                 would
                 give
                 me
                 leave
                 to
                 present
                 you
                 with
                 concerning
                 the
                 Army
                 ,
                 of
                 these
                 parts
                 ,
                 which
                 I
                 thought
                 fit
                 to
                 send
                 this
                 Bearer
                 purposely
                 withall
                 ,
                 that
                 you
                 may
                 be
                 certainly
                 informed
                 of
                 our
                 condition
                 ,
                 adding
                 this
                 ,
                 that
                 about
                 an
                 hundred
                 with
                 their
                 Armes
                 came
                 this
                 day
                 ▪
                 from
                 the
                 Mount
                 to
                 Truro
                 ,
                 the
                 head
                 quarters
                 ,
                 many
                 took
                 up
                 Armes
                 with
                 us
                 ,
                 the
                 rest
                 went
                 to
                 their
                 homes
                 .
              
               
                 I
                 am
                 Sir
                 
                   your
                   Servant
                   ,
                   J.
                   R.
                   
                
                 
                   Truro
                   ,
                   
                     March
                     19.
                     1645.
                     
                  
                
              
            
             
               
                 The
                 Messenger
                 staying
                 till
                 this
                 morning
                 ,
                 I
                 can
                 now
                 satisfie
                 
                 you
                 ,
                 that
                 the
                 two
                 Troops
                 that
                 remained
                 of
                 the
                 last
                 night
                 ,
                 are
                 this
                 morning
                 disbanded
                 :
                 I
                 have
                 no
                 other
                 newes
                 to
                 write
                 ,
                 but
                 to
                 morrow
                 the
                 Generals
                 Army
                 marches
                 towards
                 Exeter
                 .
              
               
                 
                   Truro
                   ,
                   
                     March
                     20
                     1645.
                     at
                     4
                     in
                     the
                     afternoon
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           March
           27
           the
           House
           of
           Parliament
           in
           way
           of
           bounden
           gratitude
           to
           almighty
           God
           ,
           for
           this
           great
           mercy
           of
           the
           thus
           reducing
           of
           well-nigh
           all
           Cornwall
           to
           their
           obedience
           ,
           and
           that
           also
           of
           subduing
           and
           overthrowing
           of
           Sir
           
             Jacob
             Ashleyes
          
           Army
           ,
           and
           thereby
           obtaining
           a
           most
           happy
           and
           hopefull
           end
           of
           our
           troubles
           ,
           
           they
           having
           first
           invited
           the
           Lord
           Mayor
           ,
           Aldermen
           ,
           and
           Common-Councell
           of
           the
           most
           famous
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           to
           heare
           two
           Sermons
           that
           were
           to
           be
           preached
           before
           them
           at
           
             Christs
             Church
          
           in
           London
           :
           In
           answer
           thereof
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Major
           ,
           Aldermen
           ,
           and
           Common-Councell
           aforesaid
           ,
           invited
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           to
           a
           Dinner
           on
           the
           same
           day
           of
           Thanksgiving
           :
           At
           which
           invitation
           Alderman
           Foukes
           delivered
           himself
           ,
           as
           from
           the
           whole
           City
           ,
           to
           the
           House
           ,
           making
           a
           Speech
           unto
           them
           ;
           and
           Master
           Speaker
           answered
           the
           same
           by
           command
           of
           the
           House
           in
           a
           congratulatory
           way
           ,
           much
           affection
           and
           amity
           being
           expressed
           mutually
           on
           both
           sides
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           28
           instant
           we
           also
           received
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           
           of
           our
           most
           noble
           Generals
           advance
           toward
           the
           City
           of
           Exeter
           ,
           and
           concerning
           the
           taking
           of
           
           Pouldram-Fort
           neer
           Exeter
           ,
           and
           of
           Inch-House
           also
           by
           Colonell
           Welden
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           Plymouth
           ,
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           were
           in
           substance
           as
           followeth
           ;
        
         
           That
           about
           March
           21.
           1645.
           the
           said
           Colonell
           Welden
           having
           summoned
           Inch-House
           ,
           where
           the
           Enemy
           kept
           a
           strong
           Garrison
           ;
           they
           returned
           a
           scornfull
           Answer
           :
           Whereupon
           the
           Colonell
           sent
           60
           Muketeers
           to
           keep
           them
           from
           coming
           out
           ,
           and
           appointed
           60
           more
           to
           follow
           with
           a
           Demy-Culverin
           :
           
           But
           upon
           the
           landing
           of
           the
           first
           ,
           they
           within
           begged
           Quarter
           for
           their
           lives
           ,
           and
           so
           surrendred
           all
           unto
           the
           Colonell
           .
           There
           was
           taken
           in
           that
           Garrison
           90
           Muskets
           ,
           4
           Minions
           ,
           and
           6
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           .
           And
           by
           the
           same
           Letter
           we
           were
           likewise
           certified
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Pouldram
           strong
           Fort
           ,
           
           with
           18
           Peeces
           of
           Ordnance
           in
           it
           ,
           and
           much
           Ammunition
           ,
           with
           other
           Provisions
           good
           store
           ▪
           which
           was
           thus
           yeelded
           up
           to
           valiant
           Sir
           
             Hard●esse
             Waller
          
           ,
           those
           in
           the
           Garrison
           having
           had
           (
           in
           both
           of
           them
           )
           fair
           Conditions
           to
           depart
           to
           their
           
           owne
           homes
           ,
           upon
           engagement
           not
           to
           take
           up
           Armes
           any
           more
           against
           the
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           30
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           received
           intelligence
           by
           Letters
           from
           that
           brave
           and
           active
           Committee
           of
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           
           of
           their
           great
           and
           good
           successe
           in
           the
           taking
           of
           that
           very
           strong
           and
           considerable
           Garrison
           of
           High-Archall
           ,
           after
           a
           short
           siege
           ;
           and
           having
           by
           Granadoes
           and
           other
           great
           shot
           battered
           them
           for
           the
           space
           of
           nine
           houres
           together
           ,
           without
           intermission
           ,
           it
           being
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           a
           place
           of
           great
           strength
           ,
           and
           well
           fortified
           ,
           and
           having
           a
           large
           deep
           moat
           about
           it
           ,
           and
           in
           regard
           of
           the
           scituation
           of
           it
           ,
           not
           thought
           feazable
           to
           be
           carried
           by
           storm
           ;
           but
           by
           the
           blessing
           of
           God
           and
           our
           continuall
           plying
           of
           our
           great
           shot
           and
           Granadoes
           ,
           which
           had
           done
           great
           execution
           among
           them
           ,
           in
           short
           space
           we
           caused
           them
           to
           come
           to
           a
           Parley
           ,
           whereat
           it
           was
           concluded
           ,
           that
           the
           Horse
           ,
           all
           but
           40
           should
           march
           away
           without
           Arms
           ,
           that
           the
           Foot
           should
           all
           leave
           their
           Arms
           behind
           them
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           should
           leave
           all
           their
           Ammunition
           and
           Provision
           ,
           (
           of
           which
           there
           was
           great
           plenty
           )
           behind
           them
           ,
           and
           they
           were
           to
           have
           a
           Convoy
           to
           Worcester
           ,
           the
           place
           they
           had
           made
           choice
           of
           to
           go
           unto
           .
           There
           marched
           out
           212
           Souldiers
           and
           Officers
           ,
           out
           of
           this
           Garrison
           .
           And
           thus
           Shropshire
           ,
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           ,
           and
           the
           indefatigable
           industrie
           ,
           care
           and
           valour
           ,
           of
           their
           Committee
           is
           now
           well
           cleared
           from
           all
           their
           open
           Enemies
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           we
           were
           certainly
           informed
           that
           this
           most
           gallant
           and
           active
           Committee
           of
           Shrewsbury
           ,
           
           not
           yet
           resting
           immediately
           after
           they
           had
           thus
           taken
           in
           
             High
             Archall
          
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           sent
           out
           a
           party
           of
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           upon
           a
           designe
           against
           Bridge-North
           ,
           but
           the
           length
           of
           the
           march
           ,
           and
           the
           wearinesse
           of
           the
           Souldier
           hindred
           them
           ,
           so
           as
           the
           Town
           took
           the
           alarm
           before
           they
           could
           refresh
           themselves
           a
           little
           ,
           and
           go
           on
           in
           the
           designe
           ,
           as
           was
           intended
           ;
           yet
           notwithstanding
           the
           next
           day
           they
           summoned
           it
           .
           
           Colonell
           Billingsley
           ,
           who
           commanded
           in
           chief
           in
           the
           Town
           ,
           would
           give
           no
           Answer
           to
           the
           Summons
           ,
           and
           Colonell
           Howard
           ,
           who
           commanded
           the
           Castle
           ,
           gave
           a
           flat
           denyall
           ;
           whereupon
           in
           the
           afternoon
           ,
           having
           set
           out
           three
           Posts
           ,
           the
           brave
           Salopians
           resolved
           to
           storm
           :
           One
           Post
           was
           assigned
           to
           Colonell
           Goulden
           ,
           another
           to
           Major
           Braine
           ,
           and
           the
           third
           to
           Captain
           Hickson
           ,
           who
           ,
           at
           the
           warning
           given
           ,
           fell
           all
           three
           on
           with
           such
           a
           courage
           ,
           and
           undaunted
           resolution
           ,
           that
           they
           stormed
           the
           Towne
           ,
           killed
           Colonell
           Billingsley
           in
           the
           heat
           of
           the
           storm
           ,
           together
           with
           
           some
           others
           ,
           and
           took
           divers
           prisoners
           ,
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Gentry
           fled
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           the
           North
           Gate
           Fort
           also
           stood
           some
           hot
           dispute
           ,
           but
           was
           likewise
           gained
           ,
           and
           so
           the
           Town
           taken
           wholly
           into
           their
           possession
           ;
           and
           in
           its
           proper
           place
           we
           shall
           certifie
           the
           taking
           in
           of
           the
           Castle
           also
           ,
           which
           yet
           a
           while
           stood
           out
           very
           obstinately
           against
           them
           .
        
         
           
           And
           much
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           we
           heard
           for
           certaine
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           that
           Portland
           Castle
           was
           surrendred
           ;
           the
           Enemy
           within
           it
           having
           had
           liberty
           granted
           them
           to
           go
           to
           their
           own
           homes
           ,
           leaving
           all
           their
           Armes
           ,
           and
           the
           Castles
           Ammunition
           behinde
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           31
           of
           this
           instant
           March
           we
           were
           certainly
           informed
           by
           a
           Letter
           out
           of
           the
           West
           ,
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Exmouth
           Fort
           ,
           the
           particulars
           whereof
           were
           as
           followeth
           in
           this
           ensuing
           Letter
           to
           Colonell
           Ceeley
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Noble
                 Colonell
                 ;
              
            
             
               
               I
               Beseech
               you
               to
               excuse
               my
               not
               giving
               you
               an
               account
               of
               the
               businesse
               of
               Exmouth
               Fort
               till
               now
               ,
               which
               hath
               been
               occasioned
               by
               reason
               of
               the
               sudden
               commands
               of
               Sir
               
                 Hardresse
                 Waller
              
               ,
               laid
               upon
               me
               ,
               to
               advance
               neer
               the
               City
               of
               Exeter
               .
               And
               although
               I
               know
               you
               are
               well
               acquainted
               with
               our
               proceedings
               ,
               yet
               I
               conceive
               it
               my
               duty
               to
               advertise
               you
               of
               our
               condition
               .
               The
               14
               instant
               ,
               I
               summoned
               the
               Fort
               ,
               and
               took
               possession
               of
               it
               the
               next
               day
               :
               I
               have
               sent
               you
               inclosed
               what
               provision
               was
               left
               in
               it
               .
               The
               Governour
               thereof
               ,
               Lieutenant
               Colonell
               Arundell
               desires
               to
               serve
               you
               for
               Ireland
               .
               Sir
               ,
               we
               are
               now
               within
               Musket
               shot
               of
               Mount-Hadford
               ,
               and
               exchanging
               shot
               every
               minute
               ,
               and
               God
               hath
               pleased
               to
               honour
               yours
               with
               the
               Frontier
               Quarters
               .
               As
               yet
               nothing
               hath
               happened
               that
               will
               not
               speak
               us
            
             
               
                 Colonell
                 Ceeleys
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           forementioned
           note
           of
           what
           was
           left
           in
           Exmouth
           Fort
           ,
           was
           13
           great
           iron
           Peeces
           ,
           2
           small
           Drakes
           ,
           1
           of
           brasse
           ,
           3
           Murtherers
           ,
           unmounted
           ,
           72
           Muskets
           ,
           29
           Collers
           of
           Bandaleers
           ,
           10
           Pikes
           ,
           10
           Halberts
           and
           Partizans
           ,
           12
           Barrels
           of
           Powder
           ,
           2
           bundles
           of
           Match
           ,
           1
           barrell
           of
           Pease
           ,
           5
           Hogsheads
           of
           Bread
           ,
           1
           Hogshead
           of
           Beef
           ,
           5
           Hogsheads
           of
           Salt
           ,
           1
           Butt
           of
           Beer
           ,
           &c.
           
        
         
           
           About
           the
           beginning
           of
           the
           Moneth
           of
           Aprill
           ,
           1646.
           we
           received
           certaine
           and
           most
           welcome
           intelligence
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Dennington
           Castle
           ,
           
           about
           which
           valiant
           Colonell
           Dalbeir
           having
           
           continued
           playing
           with
           his
           Granadoes
           into
           the
           Castle
           ,
           with
           much
           furie
           ,
           it
           at
           last
           procured
           this
           good
           successe
           ,
           That
           Sir
           
             John
             Boys
          
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           ,
           finding
           no
           hope
           of
           help
           or
           reliefe
           ,
           and
           perceiving
           what
           great
           danger
           the
           Castle
           was
           in
           ;
           at
           last
           he
           agreed
           to
           surrender
           it
           up
           to
           the
           said
           noble
           Colonell
           ,
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           .
           And
           so
           the
           Enemy
           immediately
           came
           forth
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           having
           liberty
           (
           according
           to
           their
           Articles
           )
           to
           depart
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           our
           Forces
           took
           present
           possession
           of
           it
           .
           And
           thus
           this
           pernicious
           nest
           and
           den
           of
           
             Royall
             Robbers
          
           and
           abusers
           of
           those
           parts
           of
           the
           Country
           ,
           was
           now
           at
           last
           happily
           emptied
           and
           cleared
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           restored
           to
           its
           right
           owner
           againe
           ,
           that
           most
           worthy
           and
           truly
           religious
           Gentleman
           ,
           Master
           
             John
             Packer
          
           ,
           whose
           formerly
           it
           had
           been
           .
        
         
           And
           Aprill
           2.
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           Assembled
           ,
           prudently
           taking
           notice
           of
           the
           great
           confluence
           and
           resort
           of
           Papists
           ,
           Malignant
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           of
           fortune
           ,
           and
           such
           as
           have
           borne
           Arms
           against
           the
           Parliament
           of
           England
           ,
           from
           the
           Enemies
           Garrisons
           and
           Quarters
           unto
           the
           Cities
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           other
           parts
           within
           the
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           :
           Do
           for
           the
           prevention
           of
           such
           inconveniences
           as
           may
           therby
           arise
           ,
           think
           fit
           to
           order
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           hereby
           ordered
           by
           the
           said
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ,
           That
           all
           Papists
           whatsoever
           ,
           and
           all
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           of
           fortune
           ,
           and
           other
           persons
           that
           have
           borne
           Arms
           against
           the
           Parliament
           of
           England
           ,
           not
           being
           under
           restraint
           ,
           do
           before
           the
           sixth
           day
           of
           April
           ,
           1646.
           depart
           out
           of
           the
           Cities
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           :
           And
           if
           any
           such
           person
           shall
           continue
           within
           the
           said
           Lines
           after
           that
           time
           ,
           such
           person
           is
           hereby
           declared
           a
           Spy
           ,
           and
           shall
           be
           apprehended
           ,
           imprisoned
           ,
           and
           proceeded
           against
           as
           a
           Spy
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           Rules
           of
           War.
           And
           the
           said
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           do
           further
           orden
           ,
           That
           all
           such
           persons
           do
           forbeare
           ,
           upon
           the
           penalty
           aforesaid
           ,
           to
           come
           within
           the
           said
           Lines
           ,
           without
           Licence
           under
           the
           hands
           of
           the
           Committee
           appointed
           for
           Compositions
           at
           Goldsmiths-Hall
           .
           And
           the
           Committee
           of
           the
           Militia
           of
           London
           ,
           and
           the
           Sub-Committees
           in
           their
           severall
           limits
           respectively
           ,
           are
           hereby
           required
           to
           keep
           strict
           Guards
           and
           Watches
           ,
           and
           cause
           frequently
           searches
           to
           be
           made
           ,
           and
           to
           take
           care
           for
           the
           due
           execution
           of
           this
           Order
           .
           Provided
           that
           this
           Order
           ,
           nor
           any
           thing
           therein
           contained
           shall
           extend
           to
           any
           person
           or
           persons
           who
           shall
           obtain
           license
           under
           the
           hands
           of
           the
           Committee
           of
           Goldsmiths-Hall
           ,
           
           to
           continue
           within
           the
           limits
           aforesaid
           .
           
           Provided
           that
           this
           Ordinance
           ,
           or
           any
           thing
           therein
           contained
           ,
           shall
           not
           extend
           to
           any
           person
           or
           persons
           who
           came
           in
           to
           the
           Parliament
           before
           the
           first
           of
           June
           last
           1645.
           and
           are
           cleared
           by
           both
           Houses
           of
           Parliament
           from
           their
           Delinquency
           .
           Provided
           also
           that
           no
           Peere
           of
           this
           Realm
           shall
           resort
           unto
           the
           Committee
           for
           license
           to
           continue
           within
           the
           limits
           aforesaid
           ,
           but
           shall
           repaire
           only
           to
           the
           House
           of
           Peers
           for
           their
           said
           License
           .
           This
           Order
           to
           continue
           for
           one
           Moneth
           after
           the
           sixth
           of
           April
           ,
           and
           no
           longer
           .
        
         
           And
           it
           was
           also
           further
           ordered
           and
           resolved
           on
           by
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           That
           in
           case
           the
           King
           should
           (
           contrary
           to
           the
           advice
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           then
           ,
           already
           given
           unto
           him
           )
           come
           ,
           or
           attempt
           to
           come
           within
           the
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           ,
           That
           then
           the
           Committee
           of
           the
           Militia
           of
           London
           shall
           have
           power
           ,
           and
           are
           hereby
           enjoyned
           ,
           upon
           advice
           had
           with
           the
           Committee
           of
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           for
           the
           Army
           ,
           to
           raise
           such
           forces
           as
           they
           shall
           think
           necessary
           ,
           to
           prevent
           any
           tumults
           that
           may
           arise
           by
           his
           coming
           ,
           and
           to
           suppresse
           any
           that
           shall
           happen
           ,
           and
           to
           apprehend
           and
           secure
           all
           such
           as
           shall
           come
           with
           him
           ,
           and
           to
           prevent
           resort
           unto
           him
           ,
           and
           to
           secure
           his
           own
           Person
           from
           danger
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           sixth
           of
           April
           we
           received
           certaine
           good
           newes
           by
           a
           Letter
           written
           to
           renowned
           Major
           Generall
           Brown
           ,
           
           of
           a
           brave
           defeat
           given
           to
           the
           Kings
           Horse
           about
           Farringdon
           ,
           not
           far
           from
           Oxford
           ,
           which
           Letter
           was
           read
           in
           the
           Honourable
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           and
           a
           Copy
           whereof
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           therein
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           inserted
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 Honourable
                 Sir
                 ;
              
            
             
               THe
               last
               night
               I
               had
               intelligence
               the
               Enemy
               was
               drawn
               out
               of
               Oxford
               ,
               and
               gave
               out
               ,
               that
               they
               did
               intend
               to
               plunder
               Newnham
               ,
               wherefore
               I
               sent
               to
               Colonell
               Betsworth
               ,
               to
               desire
               him
               to
               draw
               his
               Horse
               towards
               Abingdon
               ,
               which
               he
               did
               ;
               but
               early
               this
               morning
               we
               had
               intelligence
               ,
               that
               six
               hundred
               Horse
               marched
               out
               of
               Oxon
               through
               Conmer
               and
               Fisield
               ;
               whereupon
               I
               commanded
               forth
               our
               Horse
               and
               Dragoons
               ,
               and
               marched
               with
               Colonell
               Betsworth
               after
               the
               Enemy
               ,
               and
               it
               pleased
               God
               to
               direct
               us
               ,
               that
               we
               found
               them
               at
               Farringdon
               ,
               and
               quartered
               at
               the
               Towns
               thereabouts
               ;
               We
               had
               gallant
               hunting
               them
               from
               place
               to
               place
               over
               the
               hils
               ,
               and
               pursued
               them
               into
               Farringdon
               Town
               ,
               and
               afterwards
               we
               discovered
               a
               good
               party
               of
               about
               two
               hundred
               ,
               between
               the
               two
               Coxwels
               ,
               
               who
               ran
               down
               into
               a
               Meadow
               ,
               and
               would
               have
               parlyed
               to
               ●urrender
               their
               Horse
               and
               Arms
               ,
               but
               our
               ●●n
               fell
               on
               them
               ,
               and
               took
               them
               all
               ,
               save
               very
               few
               that
               escaped
               :
               Afterwards
               we
               gleaned
               up
               divers
               more
               in
               severall
               places
               ,
               so
               that
               I
               am
               confident
               ,
               that
               party
               is
               so
               broken
               ,
               that
               the
               King
               will
               scarce
               be
               able
               to
               get
               such
               a
               body
               of
               Horse
               againe
               in
               the
               Kingdome
               ;
               We
               took
               above
               300
               Horse
               ,
               and
               almost
               as
               many
               Prisoners
               ,
               there
               was
               brought
               in
               this
               evening
               about
               250
               unto
               Abingdon
               ,
               the
               Major
               and
               most
               of
               the
               Officers
               of
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Comptons
              
               Regiment
               belonging
               to
               Banbury
               are
               prisoners
               ,
               it
               was
               esteemed
               the
               best
               Regiment
               the
               King
               had
               ,
               and
               the
               newes
               of
               their
               ingagement
               being
               reported
               at
               Oxford
               this
               day
               ,
               that
               they
               would
               come
               off
               with
               honour
               ,
               or
               be
               lost
               ,
               they
               sadly
               replyed
               ,
               if
               that
               Regiment
               were
               lost
               ,
               they
               were
               all
               undone
               .
            
             
               There
               was
               but
               one
               man
               slain
               on
               our
               part
               ,
               and
               not
               many
               of
               the
               Enemies
               .
            
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
              
               
                 your
                 most
                 humble
                 and
                 faithfull
                 servant
                 ,
                 Geo.
                 Payne
                 .
              
               
                 Abington
                 ,
                 
                   April
                   3.
                   1646.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           10
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           ,
           Letters
           came
           from
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           Quarters
           ,
           from
           severall
           Gentlemen
           of
           credit
           to
           the
           Committee
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           ,
           and
           by
           other
           informations
           from
           thence
           ,
           that
           the
           Articles
           for
           the
           surrender
           of
           the
           City
           and
           Garrison
           of
           Exeter
           ,
           were
           now
           fully
           agreed
           on
           ,
           and
           foure
           Hostages
           given
           for
           performance
           of
           the
           same
           ,
           to
           be
           surrendred
           into
           the
           hands
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           on
           Munday
           Aprill
           13.
           1646.
           and
           as
           a
           farther
           firm
           pledge
           and
           assurance
           hereof
           ,
           they
           immediately
           ,
           upon
           the
           mutuall
           giving
           of
           Hostages
           ,
           surrendred
           three
           of
           their
           strong
           Forts
           into
           the
           renowned
           Generals
           hands
           ,
           viz.
           Saint
           Downes
           Fort
           ,
           on
           the
           North
           side
           ;
           Mount-Rat-Ford
           ,
           on
           the
           South
           side
           ,
           and
           a
           very
           strong
           House
           in
           Saint
           
             Tho.
             P●rish
          
           ,
           on
           the
           West
           side
           ;
           
           all
           these
           were
           surrendred
           on
           ▪
           Thursday
           ,
           April
           the
           9.
           the
           maine
           substance
           of
           the
           Articles
           was
           ,
           That
           all
           within
           the
           Garrison
           (
           that
           would
           )
           were
           to
           march
           away
           on
           April
           13.
           being
           Munday
           ,
           both
           Horse
           and
           Foot
           ,
           with
           Arms
           ,
           and
           to
           have
           a
           Convoy
           either
           to
           Pendennis
           ,
           or
           Saint
           ▪
           
           Michaels-Mount
           ,
           or
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           to
           nominate
           which
           of
           these
           three
           places
           they
           would
           go
           unto
           when
           they
           marched
           out
           .
           And
           those
           that
           would
           ,
           to
           have
           Passes
           to
           go
           beyond
           Sea
           ,
           or
           laying
           down
           their
           Arms
           ,
           to
           go
           to
           their
           own
           homes
           ,
           upon
           an
           ingagement
           not
           to
           take
           up
           Arms
           againe
           against
           the
           Parliament
           .
           All
           the
           nobility
           ,
           (
           as
           some
           of
           these
           were
           there
           )
           Gentry
           and
           Clergy
           ,
           in
           the
           City
           ,
           to
           have
           liberty
           to
           march
           out
           with
           the
           Garrison
           Souldiers
           ,
           with
           their
           Horses
           ,
           Arms
           ,
           and
           their
           own
           proper
           
           goods
           :
           
           One
           Article
           was
           mainly
           insisted
           on
           ,
           concerning
           the
           Cathedrall
           in
           Exeter
           ,
           that
           ,
           forfooth
           ,
           it
           might
           not
           be
           defaced
           ,
           which
           was
           also
           so
           farre
           agreede
           on
           .
           Now
           ,
           if
           any
           should
           imagine
           these
           (
           and
           the
           other
           )
           conditions
           to
           be
           too
           large
           for
           such
           enemies
           ;
           Let
           them
           but
           waigh
           the
           considerablenesse
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           how
           long
           it
           might
           have
           held
           out
           ,
           withall
           its
           advantages
           ,
           and
           it
           may
           easily
           balance
           all
           the
           rest
           ;
           Besides
           that
           ,
           now
           it
           is
           gained
           with
           the
           losse
           of
           so
           little
           bloodshed
           ,
           and
           in
           so
           short
           a
           time
           ,
           since
           the
           Armie
           returned
           out
           of
           Cornwall
           ;
           That
           now
           also
           upon
           the
           matter
           ,
           all
           the
           West
           is
           cleared
           and
           setled
           in
           a
           peaceable
           posture
           ;
           and
           how
           considerable
           this
           is
           ,
           that
           now
           the
           army
           may
           immediately
           advance
           and
           take
           the
           oportunity
           to
           cleare
           up
           these
           Eastern-parts
           ,
           which
           in
           all
           probability
           ,
           will
           (
           by
           Gods
           blessing
           )
           be
           effected
           suddainly
           ,
           and
           (
           we
           hope
           )
           an
           end
           put
           to
           these
           miserable
           and
           most
           unhappie
           warres
           ,
           The
           noble
           Generall
           ,
           presently
           upon
           this
           ,
           with
           part
           of
           his
           Armie
           ,
           advanced
           now
           to
           Barnstable
           ,
           which
           place
           ,
           was
           of
           no
           small
           Concernment
           for
           the
           full
           setling
           ,
           of
           the
           p●ace
           of
           those
           parts
           ,
           whereof
           more
           in
           its
           due
           place
           .
        
         
           
           About
           the
           14.
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           we
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           by
           a
           Letter
           from
           that
           most
           faithfull
           ,
           valiant
           and
           Victorious
           Commander
           ,
           Colonell
           Mitton
           to
           the
           honourable
           Speaker
           of
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           concerning
           the
           surrender
           of
           
             Ruthin
             castle
          
           to
           him
           ,
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           ;
           A
           Copie
           of
           which
           Letter
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           fuller
           satisfaction
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               To
               the
               Honorable
               
                 William
                 Lenthal
              
               
                 Esq
              
               Speaker
               of
               the
               Honorable
               House
               of
               COMMONS
               .
            
             
               
                 SIR
                 ,
              
            
             
               THe
               Reducing
               of
               this
               Castle
               of
               Ruthin
               hath
               cost
               me
               more
               time
               and
               Ammunition
               ,
               than
               I
               expected
               when
               I
               first
               laid
               Siege
               to
               it
               :
               At
               last
               having
               a
               Mine
               almost
               in
               a
               readinesse
               to
               spring
               ,
               and
               Batteries
               prepared
               for
               a
               Demi-Can●n
               and
               a
               Culverin
               to
               play
               upon
               it
               ;
               It
               was
               this
               day
               agreed
               to
               be
               Surrendred
               upon
               the
               Conditions
               in
               the
               inclosed
               Articles
               ,
               which
               I
               was
               willing
               to
               accept
               ,
               having
               perfect
               Information
               by
               some
               that
               escaped
               out
               of
               the
               Castle
               ,
               that
               there
               was
               in
               it
               Provision
               
               upon
               sufficient
               for
               two
               moneths
               longer
               ;
               which
               now
               I
               finde
               to
               be
               true
               :
               And
               if
               I
               should
               have
               forced
               it
               ,
               I
               must
               have
               hazarded
               many
               men
               ,
               and
               made
               the
               place
               unserviceable
               ,
               which
               is
               of
               very
               great
               use
               to
               the
               Re●●ement
               of
               this
               Country
               ,
               it
               being
               the
               most
               convenient
               place
               for
               a
               Garrison
               in
               all
               North-Wales
               ,
               as
               things
               now
               stand
               with
               us
               .
               Yesterday
               bef●●e
               the
               breake
               of
               day
               ,
               a
               party
               of
               the
               Enemy
               out
               of
               Denbigh
               Castle
               ,
               being
               about
               sixscore
               ,
               and
               thirty
               mounted
               Fire-locks
               ,
               fell
               upon
               Captaine
               
                 Richard
                 Price
              
               his
               Quarters
               ,
               within
               two
               miles
               of
               this
               Towne
               ;
               but
               be
               was
               vigilant
               ,
               and
               his
               ●couts
               performed
               their
               duty
               so
               well
               ,
               that
               they
               were
               drawne
               into
               the
               field
               before
               they
               came
               upon
               them
               ,
               which
               gave
               him
               opportunity
               to
               avoid
               them
               ,
               
               and
               convey
               the
               Alarum
               to
               this
               Towne
               ;
               And
               thereupon
               Colonell
               Carter
               with
               a
               standing
               Horse-guard
               ,
               which
               we
               are
               saine
               to
               keepe
               in
               the
               field
               constantly
               to
               secure
               our
               Out
               quarters
               ;
               and
               C●ptaine
               Simkies
               with
               my
               owne
               Troope
               ,
               which
               was
               then
               upon
               the
               Guard
               in
               this
               Towne
               ,
               drew
               out
               and
               fell
               betweene
               them
               and
               Denbigh
               ,
               and
               within
               halfe
               a
               mile
               of
               their
               Garrison
               met
               with
               them
               ,
               and
               charged
               them
               ●o
               gallantly
               ,
               that
               they
               broke
               in
               upon
               them
               ,
               killed
               seven
               of
               them
               (
               as
               is
               said
               )
               upon
               the
               place
               ;
               and
               in
               the
               pursuit
               ,
               tooke
               foure
               Captaines
               ,
               one
               Lieutenant
               ,
               two
               Cornets
               ,
               divers
               Troopers
               ,
               and
               about
               fourty
               Horse
               ,
               with
               the
               losse
               of
               one
               man
               of
               our
               side
               .
               The
               Siege
               at
               Hoult
               hath
               of
               late
               beene
               if
               great
               difficulty
               and
               hazard
               to
               those
               fe●
               men
               I
               have
               there
               :
               For
               the
               drawing
               off
               of
               the
               Cheshire
               Fire-locks
               from
               that
               Service
               ,
               without
               any
               privity
               ,
               gave
               the
               Enemy
               an
               advantage
               to
               burne
               the
               Guard
               the
               Fire-locks
               kept
               (
               which
               cost
               the
               Countrey
               much
               to
               fortifie
               )
               and
               above
               forty
               dwelling
               Houses
               more
               in
               the
               Towne
               ,
               and
               exposed
               my
               men
               (
               who
               lay
               in
               open
               Qnarters
               ,
               and
               were
               fewer
               in
               number
               than
               the
               Enemy
               within
               were
               )
               to
               their
               power
               ,
               which
               necessitated
               my
               men
               to
               be
               upon
               continuall
               duty
               .
               Vpon
               the
               first
               of
               April
               the
               Enemy
               sallied
               out
               and
               fell
               upon
               Major
               Sadlers
               Quarters
               ,
               resolving
               to
               put
               all
               my
               men
               in
               that
               House
               to
               the
               Sword
               ,
               which
               they
               had
               beene
               like
               to
               effect
               ,
               had
               not
               a
               Guard
               which
               was
               placed
               in
               the
               Mo●●it
               ,
               
               erected
               by
               us
               three
               dayes
               before
               relieved
               them
               :
               In
               this
               storme
               I
               lost
               sixe
               men
               ,
               and
               fourteene
               wounded
               ;
               if
               the
               Enemie
               there
               were
               killed
               their
               Commander
               Captaine
               Cottingham
               a
               Papist
               ,
               a
               Lie●tenant
               ,
               and
               two
               more
               ,
               and
               many
               wounded
               :
               There
               hath
               beene
               never
               a
               day
               ▪
               since
               ,
               but
               they
               sallied
               out
               constantly
               twice
               or
               thrice
               a
               day
               ,
               and
               as
               constantly
               beaten
               i●
               .
               This
               service
               ,
               and
               the
               furnishing
               of
               such
               Garrisons
               which
               are
               reduced
               ,
               occasions
               the
               expence
               of
               very
               much
               Powder
               and
               Match
               ;
               and
               therefore
               ,
               I
               humbly
               desire
               ,
               that
               the
               Honourable
               House
               will
               be
               please
               to
               grant
               ,
               that
               I
               may
               have
               a
               hundred
               Barrels
               of
               Powder
               ,
               and
               foure
               or
               five
               hundred
               Firelocks
               sent
               
               me
               ,
               and
               that
               some
               course
               may
               be
               perscribed
               to
               convey
               it
               downe
               speedily
               ;
               the
               carriage
               and
               Convoy
               of
               the
               last
               Powder
               I
               had
               ,
               cost
               above
               halfe
               as
               much
               as
               the
               Powder
               was
               worth
               .
               And
               further
               ,
               that
               they
               ,
               will
               be
               pleased
               to
               appoint
               a
               Governor
               for
               this
               Castle
               ,
               Lievtenant
               Colonel
               
                 Thomas
                 Mason
              
               ,
               is
               a
               very
               faithfull
               active
               and
               godly
               Gentleman
               ,
               and
               the
               most
               knowing
               man
               in
               his
               profession
               that
               we
               have
               in
               these
               parts
               ,
               having
               beene
               a
               Souldier
               ,
               above
               twenty
               yeeres
               ,
               and
               lost
               his
               command
               in
               Ireland
               ,
               because
               he
               refused
               to
               bear
               Arms
               against
               the
               Parliament
               and
               if
               this
               place
               were
               worthy
               of
               him
               ,
               I
               should
               make
               bold
               to
               recommend
               him
               to
               their
               consideration
               .
               This
               neverthelesse
               ,
               I
               leave
               to
               their
               Wisdoms
               to
               determine
               ,
               and
               rest
               .
            
             
               
                 Your
                 very
                 humble
                 Servant
                 ,
                 THO.
                 MITTON
              
               
                 Ruthin
                 
                   the
                   8.
                   of
                   April
                   .
                   1646.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           In
           that
           brave
           defeat
           given
           by
           Colonell
           Mittons
           forces
           ,
           
           to
           their
           Denbigh
           Enemies
           ,
           were
           taken
           these
           prisoners
           and
           prizes
           following
           .
           Taken
           prisoners
           ,
           Captaine
           Winne
           ,
           Captaine
           
             Hugh
             Morris
          
           ,
           Captaine
           Morgan
           ,
           Captaine
           Pickering
           ,
           1
           Lievtenant
           ,
           2
           Cornets
           ,
           divers
           Gentlemen
           and
           Common-Souldiers
           ,
           40.
           
           Horse
           ,
           divers
           Armes
           ,
           7.
           slaine
           upon
           the
           place
           .
           In
           Ruthin
           we
           tooke
           all
           their
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           ,
           Bag
           and
           Baggage
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Irish
           therein
           were
           left
           to
           be
           disposed
           of
           by
           us
           according
           to
           the
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           .
           Also
           valiant
           and
           faithfull
           Sir
           
             Trenor
             Williams
          
           (
           as
           we
           were
           credibly
           informed
           by
           letters
           out
           of
           Wales
           )
           did
           bravely
           set
           upon
           100.
           of
           the
           Enemies
           neere
           Ragland
           ,
           
           which
           belonged
           to
           the
           crooked
           now
           made
           Lord
           
             Charles
             Sommerset
             ,
             Governour
          
           of
           Ragland-castle
           ,
           where
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           valiant
           Sir
           Trevor
           routed
           all
           the
           said
           party
           ,
           tooke
           45.
           prisoners
           ,
           whereof
           one
           Captaine
           and
           10.
           other
           Officers
           and
           Gentlemen
           ,
           30.
           
           Horse
           ,
           20.
           
           Muskets
           ,
           12.
           
           Fire-locks
           ,
           14.
           slaine
           on
           the
           place
           ,
           divers
           sorely
           wounded
           the
           rest
           f●ed
           and
           dispersed
           .
           And
           2.
           dayes
           after
           this
           fight
           there
           came
           in
           unto
           Sir
           
             Trevor
             Williams
          
           (
           as
           we
           were
           certainly
           informed
           by
           letters
           from
           thence
           )
           from
           Ragland-castle
           ,
           
           2.
           
           Colonels
           ,
           2.
           
           Lievtenant
           Colonells
           ,
           3.
           
           Lievtenants
           ,
           3.
           
           Cornets
           ,
           and
           11.
           other
           Horsemen
           with
           them
           ,
           all
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           upper-Countries
           ,
           desiring
           to
           submit
           themselves
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           upon
           the
           Reading
           of
           which
           Letters
           aforesaid
           from
           Colonell
           Mitton
           ,
           the
           House
           ordered
           (
           according
           to
           his
           desire
           )
           that
           Lievtenant
           Colonell
           Mason
           should
           be
           Governour
           of
           Ruthin-castle
           ;
           And
           Master
           Fog
           the
           Minister
           (
           a
           
           very
           faithfull
           and
           active
           Gentleman
           for
           the
           Parliament
           ever
           since
           these
           warres
           began
           )
           who
           brought
           the
           Letter
           ,
           
           was
           called
           into
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ,
           and
           had
           50.
           l.
           given
           him
           for
           his
           paines
           in
           bringing
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           for
           his
           other
           brave
           services
           in
           the
           field
           .
        
         
           
           About
           the
           16.
           of
           this
           instant
           April
           we
           received
           full
           assurance
           of
           the
           cleere
           and
           totall
           surrender
           of
           the
           strong
           Garrison
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Exeter
           by
           Letters
           out
           of
           the
           West
           a
           Copy
           of
           two
           wherof
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               Sir
               ,
               Having
               beene
               imployed
               in
               the
               agitating
               of
               the
               treatie
               for
               the
               surrendring
               of
               Exeter
               ,
               I
               might
               crave
               pardon
               if
               I
               give
               you
               not
               so
               full
               an
               account
               of
               our
               proceedings
               here
               as
               I
               desire
               .
               We
               had
               to
               doe
               with
               Lawyers
               and
               Civilians
               who
               lengthened
               out
               our
               debate
               by
               their
               niceties
               ,
               so
               that
               the
               treatie
               ended
               not
               till
               the
               day
               of
               the
               writing
               hereof
               ,
               when
               they
               finished
               the
               Articles
               ,
               and
               agreed
               to
               march
               forth
               on
               Monday
               ,
               next
               .
               The
               conditions
               were
               honourable
               ,
               viz.
               in
               briefe
               ;
               To
               march
               with
               Armes
               ,
               Colours
               flying
               ,
               Drums
               beating
               and
               Bullets
               ,
               to
               Oxford
               ,
               and
               the
               Cornish
               into
               Cornwall
               .
               I
               will
               not
               trouble
               you
               with
               particulars
               ,
               but
               send
               you
               the
               Articles
               by
               the
               next
               ;
               Hostages
               were
               delivered
               for
               the
               performance
               of
               things
               promised
               ,
               and
               for
               farther
               assurance
               unto
               us
               ,
               3.
               strong
               Forts
               were
               delivered
               up
               unto
               us
               in
               hand
               ,
               as
               hath
               been
               toucht
               before
               .
               The
               Townesmen
               were
               very
               glad
               of
               the
               agreement
               .
               The
               Generall
               is
               this
               night
               come
               to
               Tiverton
               and
               intends
               ,
               to
               morrow
               to
               be
               before
               Barnstable
               and
               to
               summon
               it
               .
               The
               treaty
               was
               absolutely
               concluded
               yesterday
               in
               Exeter
               ;
               we
               sate
               up
               night
               and
               day
               about
               it
               .
               I
               will
               not
               trouble
               you
               any
               more
               till
               afurther
               oportunity
               ,
               but
               remaine
            
             
               
                 Sir
                 ,
              
               
                 Your
                 most
                 humble
                 servant
                 ,
              
               
                 
                   Aprill
                   9.
                   late
                   at
                   night
                   .
                
                 Columb-John
                 House
                 .
              
            
             
               
                 
                   Post-script
                   .
                
                 At
                 Market-jew
                 ,
                 neere
                 the
                 Mount
                 we
                 tooke
                 lately
                 of
                 the
                 Mountmen
                 ,
                 60
                 prisoners
                 ,
                 the
                 most
                 of
                 that
                 Garrison
                 .
                 Also
                 a
                 Captaine
                 in
                 Pendennis
                 came-off
                 unto
                 us
                 with
                 80.
                 men
                 more
                 .
                 We
                 understand
                 that
                 in
                 Pendennis
                 they
                 have
                 nothing
                 but
                 Salt-beefe
                 tainted
                 ,
                 and
                 and
                 that
                 they
                 cannot
                 subsist
                 long
                 ;
                 They
                 have
                 but
                 little
                 bread
                 ,
                 and
                 their
                 Wine
                 almost
                 spent
                 ,
                 
                 we
                 hope
                 well
                 shortly
                 of
                 both
                 places
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           other
           Letter
           was
           this
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Sir
                 ;
              
            
             
               Though
               I
               have
               but
               little
               Newes
               ,
               
               yet
               I
               could
               not
               omit
               this
               oportunity
               of
               sending
               to
               you
               ;
               
               we
               entred
               the
               City
               of
               Exeter
               on
               Munday
               last
               ,
               according
               to
               the
               Articles
               .
               Sir
               
                 Jacob
                 Berckley
              
               the
               Governour
               ,
               with
               about
               2000
               ,
               being
               marched
               forth
               ,
               700
               ,
               whereof
               being
               Cornish
               ,
               as
               soone
               as
               they
               were
               out
               of
               the
               City
               gates
               faced
               Westward
               and
               resolving
               for
               their
               owne
               homes
               ,
               cryed
               out
               thus
               ,
               
                 Every
                 man
                 to
                 his
                 owne
                 home
                 ,
                 Every
                 man
                 to
                 his
                 owne
                 home
                 ,
              
               and
               so
               laying
               downe
               their
               armes
               departed
               accordingly
               ,
               the
               like
               resolution
               had
               most
               of
               the
               rest
               ,
               so
               that
               Sir
               Jacob
               was
               like
               to
               have
               but
               a
               small
               remnant
               to
               doe
               his
               Majestie
               any
               service
               at
               Oxford
               ;
               The
               Princes
               Highnes
               went
               forth
               with
               them
               ,
               leaving
               behind
               them
               in
               the
               City
               ,
               at
               least
               3.
               
               Moneths
               provision
               ,
               150.
               barrells
               of
               powder
               ,
               about
               1500.
               
               Muskets
               ,
               and
               above
               40.
               peeces
               of
               Ordnance
               .
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           18.
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           came
           certaine
           intelligence
           out
           of
           the
           West
           by
           letters
           to
           London
           of
           the
           surrendring
           of
           the
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           of
           Barnstable
           into
           the
           Parliaments
           hands
           ,
           
           with
           all
           the
           Armes
           and
           Ammunition
           therein
           (
           much
           upon
           the
           same
           termes
           and
           Articles
           which
           were
           granted
           to
           Exeter
           )
           by
           Sir
           
             Allen
             Apsley
             ,
             Governour
          
           thereof
           .
           And
           shortly
           after
           also
           we
           understood
           of
           the
           surrendering
           of
           Saint
           Michaels-Mount
           in
           Cornwall
           ,
           
           that
           inpregnable
           and
           almost
           inaccessable
           strong
           fort
           ,
           whereof
           Sir
           
             Arthur
             Basset
          
           was
           Governour
           ;
           who
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           ,
           that
           would
           ,
           and
           were
           therein
           ,
           had
           libertie
           to
           depart
           into
           the
           Island
           of
           Silly
           .
           In
           this
           Mount
           were
           taken
           an
           100.
           barrells
           of
           Powder
           ,
           500.
           
           Muskets
           ,
           100.
           
           Pikes
           ,
           30.
           
           Peeces
           of
           Ordinances
           ,
           3.
           
           Murthering
           Peeces
           ,
           80.
           
           Tun
           of
           Wine
           ,
           with
           store
           of
           other
           provisions
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           20.
           
           instant
           we
           had
           certaine
           Newes
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Titbury-castle
           ,
           a
           place
           of
           much
           Consequence
           and
           strength
           also
           ,
           and
           which
           will
           contribute
           much
           to
           the
           reducing
           of
           Litchfield-close
           ;
           which
           said
           Castle
           was
           surrendred
           also
           on
           faire
           conditions
           to
           the
           content
           of
           the
           Garrison-Souldiers
           thereof
           .
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           we
           were
           most
           certainly
           informed
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Aburisthwait
           to
           Colonell
           Powell
           (
           Commander
           
           in
           Chiefe
           under
           renowned
           Major
           Generall
           Laughorne
           )
           by
           Colonell
           
             Whitney
             ,
             Governour
          
           thereof
           ;
           upon
           very
           faire
           termes
           and
           conditions
           ,
           as
           was
           witnessed
           by
           valiant
           and
           victorious
           Major
           Generall
           Laughornes
           owne
           Letter
           to
           the
           Parliament
           .
           And
           we
           had
           farther
           information
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Dunstar-castle
           in
           the
           West
           ,
           
           which
           was
           yeelded
           up
           to
           renowned
           Colonell
           Blake
           ,
           the
           brave
           Governour
           of
           Taunton
           ,
           upon
           very
           faire
           and
           honourable
           termes
           ;
           by
           
           noble
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairfaxes
          
           example
           of
           Clemencie
           and
           Mercy
           ;
           
           Which
           Castle
           ,
           was
           surrendred
           up
           for
           the
           use
           of
           King
           and
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Windham
          
           ,
           then
           Governor
           of
           Dunstar-Castle
           ;
           as
           was
           also
           certified
           to
           the
           Parliament
           by
           Colonell
           Blakes
           owne
           Letter
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           24.
           of
           this
           instant
           Aprill
           our
           Western
           armie
           was
           advanced
           backward
           and
           come
           toward
           Oxford
           for
           the
           beleaguring
           thereof
           and
           forming
           of
           a
           Seige
           round
           about
           it
           ;
           And
           about
           this
           time
           a
           part
           of
           our
           said
           Armie
           having
           alreadie
           besieged
           the
           Garrison
           of
           Woodstock
           ,
           
           and
           laine
           now
           before
           it
           some
           short
           time
           battering
           that
           brave
           and
           ancient
           
             Mannour
             house
          
           with
           our
           Ordnance
           ,
           and
           the
           besieged
           considering
           there
           was
           no
           hope
           of
           reliefe
           to
           be
           expected
           ,
           our
           other
           forces
           lying
           also
           so
           close
           about
           Oxford
           that
           they
           durst
           not
           stirre
           out
           ;
           It
           was
           now
           therefore
           ,
           at
           length
           surrendred
           to
           Colonell
           Rainsborough
           upon
           very
           faire
           termes
           and
           honourable
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           from
           the
           said
           Valiant
           Colonel
           and
           those
           other
           Couragious
           Commanders
           who
           joyntly
           adventured
           their
           lives
           for
           the
           Service
           of
           the
           State
           :
           For
           ,
           the
           besieged
           were
           to
           depart
           thence
           to
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           to
           leave
           all
           their
           Ammunition
           and
           furniture
           of
           warre
           behind
           them
           ,
           and
           onely
           the
           Officers
           permitted
           to
           have
           their
           Swords
           along
           with
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           28.
           instant
           we
           received
           the
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           Bridge-North-castle
           into
           the
           hands
           of
           the
           
           brave
           and
           most
           active
           Shropshire
           forces
           upon
           faire
           conditions
           and
           articles
           of
           accord
           ,
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           therein
           to
           march
           away
           with
           their
           hands
           in
           their
           Pockets
           ,
           and
           the
           Officers
           only
           with
           their
           Swords
           ,
           Sir
           
             Robert
             Howard
          
           the
           Governour
           and
           3.
           other
           Knights
           with
           their
           Horse
           and
           2.
           
           Servants
           a
           peece
           ;
           But
           ,
           one
           Latham
           an
           arch
           Villaine
           for
           Malignancie
           ,
           and
           who
           had
           beene
           the
           maine
           cause
           of
           burning
           the
           Towne
           ,
           not
           long
           before
           ,
           was
           justly
           delivered
           up
           to
           the
           justice
           of
           the
           Parliament
           to
           suffer
           most
           worthily
           for
           such
           a
           most
           base
           and
           abhominable
           scelerous
           fact
           .
           They
           left
           behinde
           them
           in
           the
           Castle
           ,
           at
           least
           6.
           weekes
           provision
           a
           Demi-cannon
           ,
           with
           other
           Ordnance
           ,
           at
           least
           500.
           
           Armes
           and
           50.
           
           Horse
           ,
           The
           place
           was
           a
           peece
           of
           great
           strength
           ;
           there
           were
           within
           the
           Castle
           about
           400.
           
           fighting
           men
           ,
           the
           besiegers
           not
           above
           700.
           in
           all
           .
           Thus
           have
           we
           often
           heard
           of
           the
           brave
           services
           of
           those
           gallant
           Salopaons
           and
           even
           incomparable
           actions
           of
           that
           active
           and
           successefull
           Committee
           of
           Shrewsbury
           for
           the
           good
           of
           their
           Country
           and
           kingdome
           ;
           To
           God
           be
           all
           the
           glorie
           and
           praise
           who
           thus
           ,
           still
           ,
           
           Crownes
           us
           with
           victories
           ,
           and
           thereby
           thus
           encompasses
           us
           with
           songs
           of
           deliverance
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           foresaid
           time
           we
           were
           certainly
           given
           to
           understand
           by
           Letters
           to
           the
           Parliament
           from
           Colonell
           Rainsborough
           that
           the
           
             Duke
             of
             Richmond
          
           ;
           
           the
           
             Earle
             of
             Lindsey
          
           ,
           the
           
             Kings
             Cup-bearer
          
           ;
           Sir
           
             William
             Fleetwood
          
           ,
           the
           Kings
           Standard-bearer
           ,
           and
           
             Knight
             Martiall
          
           ,
           Sir
           
             Edward
             Sydenham
          
           ,
           and
           Master
           Carew
           of
           the
           Bed-chamber
           were
           come
           in
           unto
           him
           ,
           casting
           themselves
           upon
           the
           mercie
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           whereupon
           the
           House
           presently
           ordered
           that
           they
           all
           should
           be
           committed
           prisoners
           to
           Warwick-Castle
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           29.
           of
           this
           instant
           April
           ,
           being
           the
           solemne
           Fast-day
           of
           this
           Moneth
           ,
           after
           both
           the
           Sermons
           before
           the
           Lords
           in
           the
           Abby
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           the
           Commons
           Sermons
           in
           Margrets-Church
           ,
           were
           ended
           ;
           The
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           sitting
           a
           while
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           Kings
           escaping
           out
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           
           in
           a
           disguised
           manner
           betweene
           Sunday-night
           and
           Munday-morning
           ,
           with
           2.
           others
           in
           his
           Companie
           ,
           whereof
           Master
           A●bhurnh●un
           was
           one
           ,
           who
           was
           pretended
           to
           be
           the
           Kings
           Master
           ,
           and
           the
           King
           and
           the
           other
           partie
           ,
           must
           be
           Ashburnhams
           Servants
           ;
           and
           the
           King
           himselfe
           (
           as
           it
           was
           credibly
           and
           Constantly
           related
           )
           must
           goe
           along
           under
           the
           name
           of
           Harry
           ,
           Master
           Ashburnhams
           man
           ;
           and
           thus
           I
           say
           ,
           these
           3.
           went
           forth
           of
           Oxford
           together
           ,
           the
           King
           also
           carrying
           a
           cloak-bag
           or
           portmantle
           behind
           him
           on
           his
           horse
           ,
           like
           a
           Servingman
           indeede
           ,
           but
           whether
           or
           which
           way
           he
           went
           was
           not
           then
           knowne
           ;
           for
           (
           as
           it
           was
           reported
           )
           the
           better
           to
           conceale
           the
           way
           of
           his
           departure
           ▪
           there
           went
           out
           3.
           at
           every
           part
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           at
           the
           same
           instant
           time
           ,
           that
           so
           ,
           none
           should
           be
           able
           to
           discover
           in
           which
           of
           the
           Companies
           the
           King
           was
           .
           It
           seemed
           (
           as
           ,
           since
           ,
           we
           heard
           )
           his
           Lords
           in
           Oxford
           were
           desirous
           of
           his
           departure
           ,
           hoping
           thereby
           ,
           to
           have
           the
           beter
           conditions
           for
           themselves
           ,
           looking
           more
           ,
           it
           seem'd
           ,
           at
           their
           owne
           safetie
           than
           at
           the
           Kings
           preservation
           ,
           who
           hereby
           may
           plainly
           see
           ,
           whose
           interests
           they
           have
           all
           this
           while
           driven
           on
           .
           Ah
           ,
           good
           Reader
           ,
           see
           here
           ,
           and
           seriously
           consider
           in
           thy
           soul
           ,
           with
           feare
           and
           trembling
           and
           amazement
           ,
           how
           truely
           ,
           how
           justly
           ,
           God
           most
           wise
           ,
           most
           righteous
           ,
           hath
           made
           good
           that
           word
           of
           his
           .
           
           
             Those
             that
             honour
             me
             I
             will
             honour
             ,
             and
             they
             that
             despise
             me
             shall
             be
             lightly
             esteemed
             .
          
           O
           ,
           that
           we
           would
           faithfully
           and
           fruitfully
           lay
           these
           remarkable
           examples
           thereof
           to
           our
           hearts
           ,
           and
           walke
           answerably
           for
           the
           time
           to
           come
           .
        
         
         
           Now
           upon
           the
           4
           of
           May
           1646.
           
           so
           soone
           as
           ever
           our
           most
           noble
           Generall
           had
           received
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           his
           Majesties
           departure
           ou●
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           as
           abovesaid
           ,
           he
           immediately
           ,
           by
           his
           Letters
           and
           Messengers
           ,
           informed
           the
           Parliament
           thereof
           ,
           giving
           them
           farther
           to
           understand
           the
           great
           confidence
           (
           though
           mightily
           mistaken
           ,
           as
           a●on
           you
           shall
           plainly
           understand
           )
           of
           those
           that
           came
           out
           of
           Oxford
           to
           his
           Excellency
           ,
           
           and
           their
           constant
           affirmations
           (
           as
           those
           that
           saw
           but
           the
           shallow
           superficies
           of
           the
           businesse
           only
           )
           that
           the
           King
           was
           certainly
           come
           into
           or
           neer
           unto
           London
           ,
           upon
           which
           information
           the
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           had
           much
           debate
           and
           the
           House
           of
           Peers
           also
           the
           like
           ,
           and
           considering
           the
           danger
           that
           might
           ensue
           by
           concealing
           and
           hiding
           the
           Kings
           person
           ,
           they
           appointed
           a
           Committee
           forthwith
           to
           prepare
           and
           draw
           up
           something
           to
           be
           published
           touching
           all
           such
           as
           should
           harbour
           or
           conceale
           the
           harbouring
           of
           the
           King
           ;
           and
           accordingly
           an
           Order
           was
           drawn
           up
           by
           this
           Committee
           ,
           reported
           to
           the
           House
           ,
           and
           assented
           unto
           by
           the
           House
           of
           Peers
           ,
           and
           likewise
           passed
           by
           them
           ,
           and
           ●y
           Order
           of
           both
           Houses
           to
           be
           published
           throughout
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           by
           beat
           of
           Drum
           or
           sound
           of
           Trumpet
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           ,
           the
           said
           Order
           being
           to
           this
           effect
           :
        
         
           ORdered
           ,
           
           that
           it
           be
           declared
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           hereby
           declared
           by
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           assembled
           ,
           That
           what
           person
           soever
           shall
           harbour
           or
           conceale
           ,
           or
           know
           of
           the
           harbouring
           or
           concealing
           of
           the
           Kings
           person
           ,
           and
           shall
           not
           reveale
           it
           immediately
           to
           the
           Speakers
           of
           both
           Houses
           ,
           shall
           be
           proceeded
           against
           as
           a
           Traytor
           to
           the
           Common
           Wealth
           ,
           forfeit
           his
           whole
           Estate
           ,
           and
           die
           without
           mercy
           .
        
         
           The
           Parliament
           also
           about
           this
           foresaid
           time
           seriously
           considering
           that
           a
           former
           Ordinance
           for
           putting
           out
           of
           the
           Lines
           of
           Communication
           ,
           
           all
           Papists
           ,
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           of
           fortune
           ,
           that
           have
           come
           out
           of
           the
           Kings
           Quarters
           ,
           was
           now
           expired
           ,
           and
           the
           danger
           that
           might
           happen
           by
           permitting
           such
           to
           abide
           within
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           no
           whit
           slacking
           ,
           but
           rather
           increasing
           :
           An
           Ordinance
           was
           therefore
           read
           the
           first
           and
           second
           time
           ,
           and
           committed
           to
           a
           Committee
           for
           the
           continuance
           of
           the
           said
           former
           Ordinance
           for
           a
           Moneth
           longer
           ,
           and
           that
           all
           such
           Papists
           and
           Souldiers
           should
           remove
           themselves
           ●wenty
           miles
           distant
           from
           the
           City
           .
           An
           Ordinance
           was
           likewise
           read
           and
           assented
           to
           ,
           giving
           power
           to
           the
           Militia
           of
           London
           ,
           to
           search
           within
           twenty
           miles
           
           of
           London
           ,
           for
           all
           Papists
           ,
           Malignants
           ,
           and
           other
           suspected
           persons
           ,
           and
           to
           secure
           and
           disarm
           them
           ,
           and
           likewise
           to
           search
           for
           Arms
           ,
           and
           this
           power
           to
           continue
           for
           twenty
           daies
           longer
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           upon
           the
           sixth
           of
           this
           instant
           May
           ,
           the
           much
           expected
           newes
           of
           the
           Kings
           discovery
           and
           place
           of
           aboad
           ,
           was
           by
           a
           most
           excellent
           Letter
           (
           sent
           to
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           both
           Kingdomes
           ,
           and
           so
           to
           the
           Parliament
           )
           brought
           to
           London
           ,
           which
           Letter
           ,
           for
           the
           eminency
           and
           excellency
           thereof
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           just
           honour
           of
           our
           ever
           most
           worthily
           deserving
           loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           in
           the
           first
           place
           to
           set
           forth
           and
           shew
           to
           the
           honest
           and
           godly
           Reader
           ,
           for
           his
           just
           joy
           ,
           comfort
           and
           content
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               The
               Letter
               from
               the
               Commissioners
               of
               the
               Parliament
               of
               Scotland
               ,
               to
               the
               Commissioners
               of
               both
               Houses
               ,
               concerning
               his
               Majesties
               coming
               to
               the
               Scottish
               Army
               .
               Dated
               at
               Southwell
               ,
               May
               the
               5.
               
            
             
               
                 Right
                 Honourable
                 ,
              
            
             
               THe
               discharging
               of
               our selves
               of
               the
               duty
               we
               owe
               to
               the
               Kingdome
               of
               England
               ,
               
               to
               you
               as
               Commissioners
               from
               the
               same
               ,
               moves
               us
               to
               acquaint
               you
               with
               the
               Kings
               coming
               into
               our
               Army
               this
               morning
               ;
               which
               having
               overtaken
               us
               unexpectedly
               ,
               hath
               filled
               us
               with
               amazement
               ,
               and
               made
               us
               like
               men
               that
               dream
               .
               We
               cannot
               thinke
               that
               He
               could
               have
               been
               so
               unadvised
               in
               his
               Resolutions
               ,
               is
               to
               have
               cast
               himself
               upon
               us
               ,
               without
               a
               reall
               intention
               to
               give
               full
               satisfaction
               to
               both
               Kingdomes
               ,
               in
               all
               their
               just
               and
               reasonable
               Demands
               ,
               in
               all
               those
               things
               that
               concern
               Religion
               and
               Righteousnesse
               ;
               whatsoever
               be
               His
               disposition
               or
               resolution
               ,
               you
               may
               be
               assured
               ,
               That
               we
               shall
               never
               entertaine
               any
               thought
               ,
               nor
               correspond
               with
               any
               purpose
               ,
               nor
               countenance
               mee
               any
               endeavours
               that
               may
               in
               any
               circumstance
               incroach
               upon
               our
               
                 League
                 and
                 Covenant
              
               ,
               or
               weaken
               the
               union
               or
               confidence
               between
               the
               Nations
               :
               That
               Vnion
               ,
               unto
               our
               Kingdom
               was
               the
               matter
               of
               many
               prayers
               ;
               and
               as
               nothing
               was
               more
               joyfull
               to
               us
               than
               to
               have
               it
               set
               on
               foot
               ,
               so
               hitherto
               have
               we
               thought
               nothing
               too
               dear
               to
               maintain
               it
               ;
               and
               we
               trust
               to
               walk
               with
               such
               faithfulnesse
               and
               truth
               in
               this
               particular
               ,
               that
               as
               we
               have
               the
               testimony
               of
               a
               good
               conscience
               within
               our selves
               ,
               so
               you
               and
               all
               the
               world
               shall
               see
               ,
               that
               we
               minde
               your
               interest
               with
               as
               much
               integrity
               
               and
               care
               as
               our
               owne
               ,
               being
               confident
               you
               will
               entertaine
               no
               other
               thoughts
               of
               us
               .
            
             
               
                 Signed
                 by
                 the
                 Warrant
                 and
                 Command
                 of
                 the
                 Commissioners
                 of
                 the
                 Parliament
                 of
                 Scotland
                 .
                 LOTHIAN
                 .
              
               
                 Southwel
                 ,
                 
                   May
                   5.
                   1646.
                   
                
              
            
             
               For
               the
               Right
               Honourable
               the
               Commissioners
               of
               the
               Parliament
               of
               England
               .
            
          
        
         
           In
           the
           next
           place
           I
           shall
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           summary
           narrative
           
           of
           the
           manner
           of
           the
           discovery
           of
           His
           Majesty
           to
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Generall
           Lesley
           Earl
           of
           Leven
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           related
           to
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           Scotland
           by
           the
           Secretary
           of
           the
           Scots
           Army
           ,
           and
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           authority
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           A
           Messenger
           being
           come
           from
           the
           foresaid
           noble
           Generall
           of
           the
           Scots
           Army
           ,
           being
           one
           of
           the
           Secretaries
           there
           ,
           came
           to
           the
           Scots
           Commissioners
           at
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           thus
           related
           the
           ●ings
           coming
           in
           unto
           them
           :
           The
           first
           time
           that
           we
           could
           heare
           where
           his
           Majesty
           was
           after
           he
           came
           out
           of
           Oxford
           ,
           was
           on
           Saturday
           the
           second
           of
           May
           instant
           ,
           and
           then
           he
           was
           within
           some
           two
           miles
           of
           London
           ,
           as
           is
           told
           the
           Army
           ,
           and
           on
           Munday
           night
           ,
           May
           the
           fourth
           ,
           His
           Majesty
           lay
           in
           Stamford
           upon
           a
           bed
           with
           his
           Cloathes
           on
           all
           night
           ,
           and
           that
           morning
           passed
           two
           of
           the
           Parliaments
           Guards
           ,
           but
           could
           not
           be
           known
           ,
           because
           His
           Beard
           was
           shaved
           ,
           and
           His
           Lock
           cut
           ,
           or
           neatly
           put
           up
           .
        
         
           On
           Tuesday
           morning
           His
           Majesty
           came
           to
           Southwell
           to
           the
           Scots
           .
           Army
           ,
           and
           Generall
           Leven
           having
           intelligence
           that
           His
           Majesty
           was
           come
           into
           their
           Garrison
           ,
           for
           ,
           some
           Officers
           that
           were
           upon
           the
           Guard
           that
           saw
           Him
           ,
           had
           some
           suspition
           of
           Him
           that
           it
           was
           the
           King
           ,
           who
           making
           it
           knowne
           ,
           a
           search
           was
           made
           three
           houres
           before
           they
           could
           heare
           where
           he
           was
           ,
           and
           about
           noone
           His
           Majesty
           sent
           to
           Generall
           Leven
           ,
           letting
           him
           know
           he
           was
           there
           ,
           (
           and
           that
           he
           was
           then
           with
           the
           French
           Agent
           )
           and
           that
           he
           would
           cast
           Himselfe
           upon
           them
           ,
           whereupon
           there
           was
           advertisement
           given
           to
           the
           Scots
           Commissioners
           of
           His
           Majesties
           being
           there
           ,
           who
           with
           Generall
           Leven
           went
           to
           His
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           caused
           him
           to
           remove
           his
           Q●arters
           to
           Kellam
           ,
           Lieutenant
           Generall
           
             David
             Lesleys
          
           Quarters
           ,
           where
           there
           was
           much
           amazement
           to
           see
           into
           how
           low
           a
           condition
           His
           Majesty
           was
           brought
           .
        
         
         
           Generall
           Leven
           had
           some
           Treaty
           with
           His
           Majesty
           about
           the
           surrender
           of
           Newarke
           ,
           desiring
           Him
           to
           give
           Order
           to
           Bellassis
           the
           Governour
           for
           the
           delivery
           thereof
           ,
           and
           His
           Majesty
           offered
           to
           surrender
           it
           to
           them
           ,
           but
           Generall
           Leven
           answered
           ,
           that
           to
           remove
           all
           jealousies
           they
           must
           yeeld
           to
           have
           it
           to
           be
           surrendred
           to
           the
           Parliament
           of
           England
           :
           and
           his
           Majesty
           was
           prevailed
           with
           to
           send
           to
           the
           Governour
           to
           give
           Order
           for
           the
           surrender
           thereof
           to
           the
           Parliament
           of
           England
           accordingly
           ,
           which
           was
           agreed
           wednesday
           the
           6
           instant
           by
           the
           Commissioners
           ,
           as
           may
           appeare
           by
           the
           following
           Articles
           ;
           After
           which
           agreement
           the
           Scots
           Forces
           (
           being
           willing
           to
           ease
           the
           Country
           thereabouts
           ,
           who
           have
           been
           so
           long
           charged
           with
           so
           great
           an
           Army
           )
           with
           all
           cheerfulnesse
           and
           willingnesse
           ,
           removed
           their
           Quarters
           more
           North
           ward
           ,
           the
           King
           still
           remaining
           with
           Lieut.
           Generall
           
             David
             Lesley
          
           ,
           and
           care
           being
           taken
           for
           fresh
           Clothes
           ,
           and
           other
           refreshments
           for
           His
           Majesty
           :
           and
           the
           Generall
           taking
           care
           to
           remove
           to
           some
           more
           convenient
           and
           fresh
           Quarters
           ,
           and
           being
           resolved
           to
           take
           care
           and
           charge
           of
           His
           Majesty
           ,
           untill
           both
           Kingdomes
           be
           agreed
           ,
           to
           which
           to
           submit
           for
           the
           disposing
           of
           His
           Majesties
           Person
           .
        
         
           There
           are
           few
           Armies
           without
           some
           disorder
           ,
           by
           some
           that
           cannot
           be
           prevented
           ,
           yet
           the
           chiefe
           of
           those
           that
           manage
           the
           businesse
           amongst
           our
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           our
           Commissioners
           ,
           carry
           on
           all
           things
           with
           great
           wisdome
           ,
           and
           it
           is
           hoped
           will
           prevent
           all
           differences
           ,
           as
           may
           appeare
           by
           this
           insuing
           Letter
           from
           the
           Commissioners
           Quarters
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   Gentlemen
                   ,
                
              
               
                 YOu
                 are
                 all
                 now
                 satisfied
                 where
                 the
                 King
                 is
                 ,
                 though
                 perhaps
                 you
                 will
                 not
                 know
                 whilst
                 this
                 come
                 to
                 your
                 hands
                 ,
                 that
                 he
                 is
                 this
                 afternoon
                 marched
                 away
                 Northwards
                 with
                 all
                 the
                 Scots
                 Army
                 ,
                 both
                 Horse
                 and
                 Foot
                 ,
                 we
                 believe
                 it
                 is
                 onely
                 into
                 fresh
                 Quarters
                 ,
                 till
                 the
                 desires
                 of
                 the
                 Parliament
                 may
                 be
                 signified
                 unto
                 them
                 ,
                 how
                 they
                 would
                 have
                 the
                 Army
                 disposed
                 of
                 ,
                 we
                 have
                 found
                 a
                 very
                 exceeding
                 faire
                 correspondency
                 with
                 the
                 old
                 Scots
                 Generall
                 ,
                 and
                 all
                 the
                 Commissioners
                 ,
                 who
                 have
                 been
                 ready
                 to
                 comply
                 with
                 us
                 in
                 all
                 reasonable
                 demands
                 ,
                 as
                 we
                 on
                 the
                 other
                 ●ide
                 have
                 not
                 been
                 wanting
                 to
                 expresse
                 to
                 them
                 the
                 like
                 respects
                 in
                 my
                 thing
                 within
                 our
                 power
                 ,
                 and
                 for
                 the
                 Kings
                 being
                 in
                 their
                 Quarters
                 ,
                 they
                 do
                 assure
                 us
                 that
                 as
                 His
                 Majesty
                 was
                 unexpected
                 ,
                 so
                 they
                 will
                 use
                 all
                 care
                 that
                 His
                 abode
                 with
                 them
                 shall
                 not
                 be
                 in
                 the
                 least
                 manner
                 prejudiciall
                 to
                 the
                 i●terest
                 of
                 the
                 two
                 Kingdomes
                 ;
                 The
                 Governour
                 of
                 Newark
                 hath
                 come
                 out
                 to
                 us
                 ,
                 and
                 is
                 wondrous
                 faire
                 
                 
                   conditioned
                   ,
                   and
                   promiseth
                   to
                   submit
                   to
                   whatsoever
                   we
                   shall
                   advise
                   ,
                   and
                   will
                   be
                   carefull
                   to
                   preserve
                   all
                   things
                   in
                   the
                   Garrison
                   for
                   the
                   publique
                   use
                   ,
                   till
                   the
                   time
                   of
                   Surrender
                   .
                
              
               
                 
                   BALDERTON
                   .
                   
                     May
                     the
                     7.
                     
                  
                
              
            
             
               
                 
                 Upon
                 the
                 ninth
                 of
                 this
                 instant
                 May
                 a
                 Colonell
                 from
                 Newarke
                 brought
                 Letters
                 to
                 the
                 House
                 of
                 Commons
                 ,
                 from
                 the
                 Commissioners
                 of
                 the
                 Parliament
                 of
                 England
                 before
                 Newark
                 ,
                 of
                 the
                 certaine
                 surrender
                 thereof
                 to
                 the
                 Commissioners
                 for
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 for
                 the
                 use
                 of
                 King
                 and
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 together
                 with
                 the
                 Articles
                 of
                 agreement
                 for
                 the
                 surrender
                 thereof
                 ,
                 which
                 in
                 summe
                 and
                 substance
                 were
                 thus
                 much
                 ,
                 That
                 the
                 Garrison
                 ,
                 with
                 all
                 the
                 Ordnance
                 ,
                 Arms
                 ,
                 and
                 Ammunition
                 ,
                 be
                 surrendred
                 to
                 the
                 said
                 Commissioners
                 ;
                 
                 The
                 Governour
                 ,
                 Officers
                 ,
                 Gentlemen
                 ,
                 Clergy-men
                 ,
                 and
                 Souldiers
                 of
                 the
                 Garrison
                 to
                 march
                 away
                 ;
                 All
                 Officers
                 and
                 Gentlemen
                 with
                 their
                 Horses
                 and
                 Swords
                 ,
                 and
                 their
                 own
                 proper
                 goods
                 ,
                 the
                 Common
                 Souldiers
                 with
                 staves
                 in
                 their
                 hands
                 ,
                 and
                 their
                 own
                 goods
                 ;
                 
                 and
                 thus
                 ,
                 I
                 say
                 ,
                 to
                 march
                 to
                 any
                 Garrison
                 of
                 the
                 Kings
                 ,
                 not
                 besieged
                 (
                 if
                 they
                 found
                 any
                 )
                 or
                 to
                 their
                 own
                 homes
                 ,
                 and
                 to
                 have
                 three
                 months
                 time
                 to
                 endeavour
                 to
                 make
                 their
                 peace
                 with
                 the
                 Parliament
                 ,
                 or
                 that
                 failing
                 ,
                 to
                 be
                 allowed
                 Passes
                 to
                 go
                 beyond
                 Sea.
                 Upon
                 which
                 agreement
                 our
                 Brethren
                 of
                 Scotlands
                 Army
                 drew
                 off
                 from
                 Newark
                 ,
                 and
                 retreated
                 about
                 foure
                 miles
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 King
                 with
                 them
                 in
                 the
                 Army
                 ,
                 as
                 you
                 have
                 heard
                 in
                 briefe
                 before
                 .
                 After
                 the
                 reading
                 of
                 the
                 said
                 Letters
                 the
                 House
                 ordered
                 that
                 100.
                 l.
                 should
                 be
                 bestowed
                 upon
                 the
                 said
                 Colonell
                 that
                 brought
                 these
                 Letters
                 ,
                 for
                 this
                 and
                 many
                 other
                 his
                 for●er
                 good
                 services
                 performed
                 by
                 him
                 ,
                 during
                 the
                 siege
                 of
                 Newarke
                 .
                 The
                 House
                 likewise
                 ordered
                 that
                 30
                 l.
                 should
                 be
                 bestowed
                 upon
                 the
                 first
                 Messenger
                 that
                 brought
                 the
                 newes
                 of
                 the
                 agreement
                 on
                 the
                 said
                 Articles
                 for
                 the
                 surrender
                 of
                 Newarke
                 .
                 The
                 House
                 was
                 also
                 informed
                 that
                 Master
                 Row
                 Secretary
                 to
                 the
                 Commissioners
                 before
                 Newarke
                 ,
                 was
                 at
                 the
                 Doore
                 ,
                 who
                 was
                 presently
                 called
                 in
                 ,
                 and
                 he
                 also
                 informed
                 the
                 House
                 of
                 the
                 manner
                 of
                 His
                 Majesties
                 comming
                 in
                 to
                 the
                 Scotch
                 Army
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 House
                 ordered
                 that
                 50
                 l.
                 should
                 be
                 bestowed
                 on
                 him
                 as
                 a
                 gratuity
                 for
                 this
                 and
                 other
                 former
                 services
                 to
                 the
                 State.
                 
              
               
                 Thus
                 Newarke
                 is
                 now
                 open
                 and
                 free
                 againe
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Tradesmen
                 are
                 preparing
                 to
                 furnish
                 their
                 Shops
                 ,
                 our
                 Souldiers
                 have
                 already
                 bought
                 divers
                 things
                 of
                 them
                 ,
                 and
                 the
                 Country
                 have
                 a
                 free
                 
                 market
                 ,
                 but
                 it
                 cannot
                 be
                 expected
                 to
                 be
                 much
                 ,
                 whilst
                 the
                 sicknesse
                 is
                 in
                 the
                 Towne
                 ;
                 but
                 to
                 God
                 be
                 the
                 praise
                 ,
                 who
                 hath
                 done
                 this
                 great
                 work
                 for
                 us
                 ,
                 to
                 deliver
                 this
                 strong
                 hold
                 of
                 the
                 Enemies
                 into
                 our
                 hands
                 ;
                 I
                 pray
                 God
                 ,
                 that
                 others
                 (
                 so
                 oppressed
                 )
                 may
                 have
                 the
                 like
                 mercy
                 ,
                 and
                 peace
                 and
                 truth
                 be
                 seded
                 amongst
                 us
                 ,
                 which
                 is
                 the
                 prayers
                 of
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   humble
                   Servant
                   ,
                   S.
                   R.
                   
                
                 
                   Balderton
                   ,
                   
                     May
                     9.
                     1646.
                     
                  
                
              
               
                 
                   
                     A
                     List
                     of
                     what
                     was
                     taken
                     in
                     Newarke
                     on
                     
                       Friday
                       the
                       eight
                       of
                       May
                       ,
                       1646.
                       
                    
                  
                   
                     ONe
                     great
                     Peece
                     of
                     Ordnance
                     called
                     Sweet-lips
                     .
                  
                   
                     11
                     Great
                     Peeces
                     of
                     Ordnance
                     more
                     .
                  
                   
                     2
                     Morter
                     Peeces
                     .
                  
                   
                     Divers
                     Drakes
                     and
                     small
                     Peeces
                     .
                  
                   
                     4000
                     Armes
                     gathered
                     ,
                     divers
                     Armes
                     not
                     taken
                     in
                     .
                  
                   
                     40
                     Barrels
                     of
                     Gunpowder
                     .
                  
                   
                     Many
                     thousand
                     weight
                     of
                     Bullets
                     and
                     Lead
                     ,
                     Match
                     and
                     other
                     Ammunition
                     ,
                     proportionable
                     and
                     plentifull
                     .
                  
                   
                     Little
                     fresh
                     meat
                     ,
                     onely
                     Poultry
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     very
                     scarce
                     .
                  
                   
                     Salt
                     meat
                     some
                     plenty
                     ,
                     but
                     much
                     of
                     it
                     tainted
                     ,
                     and
                     not
                     fit
                     to
                     be
                     eaten
                     .
                  
                   
                     Butter
                     and
                     Cheese
                     some
                     store
                     .
                  
                   
                     Beere
                     and
                     Wine
                     many
                     Barrels
                     .
                  
                   
                     Corne
                     good
                     store
                     .
                  
                   
                     Fewell
                     for
                     fire
                     very
                     little
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     A
                     List
                     of
                     the
                     Lords
                     ,
                     Knights
                     ,
                     Colonels
                     ,
                     and
                     chief
                     of
                     the
                     Gentry
                     that
                     marched
                     out
                     of
                     Newark
                     to
                     their
                     own
                     homes
                     ,
                     to
                     submit
                     to
                     the
                     Ordinances
                     of
                     Parliament
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       
                         Lords
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           LOrd
                           Bellasis
                        
                         ,
                         Governour
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Lord
                           Davencourt
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Lord
                           Laxington
                        
                         .
                      
                    
                  
                   
                     
                       
                         Knights
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           John
                           Burrell
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Guy
                           Palmes
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Charles
                           Dalison
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Robert
                           Dalison
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Robert
                           Tredway
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           George
                           Hennings
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Jarvis
                           Skroop
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Philip
                           Constable
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Thomas
                           Ingram
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Bryan
                           Balmes
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Sir
                           Jarvis
                           Nevill
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                         
                           Sir
                           Simon
                           Fanshaw
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         And
                         others
                         .
                      
                    
                  
                   
                     
                       
                         Great
                         Clergy-men
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           DOctor
                           Farmer
                        
                         ,
                         Chancellor
                         of
                         Lincoln
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Doctor
                           March
                           Dean
                           of
                           Yroke
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Doctor
                           Hurst
                        
                         ,
                         and
                         others
                         .
                      
                    
                  
                   
                     
                       
                         Chiefe
                         Officers
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           MAjor
                           Generall
                           Eyre
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Colonell
                           Gilby
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Colonell
                           Trollop
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Colonell
                           Herne
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Colonell
                           Darsey
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Colonell
                           Atkins
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           And
                           others
                        
                         .
                      
                    
                  
                   
                     
                       
                         The
                         most
                         malignant
                         Aldermen
                         of
                         the
                         Towne
                         were
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           The
                           Major
                           of
                           Newark
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Alderman
                           Atkinson
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         
                           Alderman
                           Standish
                        
                         .
                      
                       
                         And
                         others
                         .
                      
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           same
           ninth
           of
           May
           ,
           aforesaid
           ,
           being
           Saturday
           ,
           we
           received
           the
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           surrendering
           of
           the
           Castle
           of
           Banbury
           ,
           
           such
           another
           most
           pestilent
           ,
           pernicious
           ,
           and
           vexatious
           den
           of
           Theeves
           and
           Royall
           Robbers
           ,
           as
           was
           Bazing
           House
           in
           Hampshire
           ,
           and
           especially
           most
           vexatious
           and
           pernicious
           to
           the
           Inhabitants
           of
           Northamptonshire
           ,
           its
           next
           neighbour
           ;
           but
           now
           at
           last
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           by
           Gods
           great
           mercy
           ,
           and
           the
           valour
           and
           vertue
           of
           our
           brave
           Commanders
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           brought
           upon
           its
           knees
           of
           submission
           ,
           being
           given
           up
           to
           that
           brave
           and
           couragious
           Commander
           Colonell
           Whaley
           ,
           by
           Sir
           
             William
             Compton
          
           ,
           then
           Governovr
           thereof
           ,
           upon
           faire
           and
           honourable
           Articles
           of
           agreement
           ,
           which
           was
           done
           on
           Friday
           ,
           May
           the
           8.
           the
           substance
           of
           those
           articles
           also
           being
           to
           this
           effect
           :
           That
           all
           the
           Officers
           were
           to
           march
           away
           with
           Horses
           and
           Swords
           ,
           but
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           without
           Armes
           ,
           their
           wearing
           apparell
           ,
           and
           half
           their
           moneys
           by
           just
           accompt
           ;
           and
           both
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           to
           have
           Passes
           to
           any
           place
           in
           England
           or
           Wales
           ,
           not
           beleaguered
           ,
           the
           City
           of
           London
           excepted
           ;
           and
           those
           that
           desire
           it
           ,
           Passes
           to
           go
           beyond
           Sea
           :
           and
           that
           upon
           these
           Conditions
           the
           Castle
           of
           Banbury
           to
           be
           delivered
           up
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           to
           Colonell
           Whaley
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           Ordnance
           ,
           Armes
           ,
           Ammunition
           and
           Colours
           ,
           without
           imbezlement
           ,
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           which
           was
           accordingly
           performed
           on
           the
           said
           Friday
           in
           the
           forenoone
           .
        
         
           And
           now
           the
           Houses
           taking
           into
           their
           just
           and
           serious
           consideration
           ,
           the
           great
           and
           many
           mercies
           of
           God
           to
           us
           in
           our
           Forces
           ,
           and
           by
           them
           also
           to
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           both
           in
           thus
           surrendring
           Newark
           and
           Banbury
           ,
           now
           in
           our
           power
           and
           possession
           ,
           and
           that
           Tuesday
           ,
           May
           the
           12
           having
           been
           formerly
           appointed
           a
           day
           
           of
           solemn
           thankesgiving
           to
           Almighty
           God
           ,
           
           throughout
           London
           and
           Westminster
           and
           20.
           miles
           adjacent
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           for
           the
           happie
           surrender
           of
           Exeter
           and
           other
           great
           mercies
           ,
           not
           long
           before
           conferr'd
           upon
           us
           ,
           together
           with
           this
           none
           of
           the
           least
           ,
           of
           now
           at
           last
           the
           Lords
           giving
           our
           King
           into
           the
           hands
           and
           harbour
           and
           custodie
           of
           our
           most
           Loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           .
           It
           was
           therefore
           Ordered
           that
           on
           this
           said
           day
           of
           
             Solemn
             thanksgiving
          
           the
           severall
           Churches
           and
           Chappell
           's
           in
           the
           City
           of
           London
           and
           Westminster
           ,
           and
           20.
           miles
           about
           it
           should
           likewise
           give
           most
           heartie
           thankes
           to
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           for
           all
           these
           subsequent
           and
           additionall
           rich
           and
           rare
           mercies
           ;
           and
           that
           Tewsday
           seven
           night
           following
           ,
           being
           May
           19.
           should
           be
           kept
           as
           a
           
             Solemn
             day
             of
             Thankesgiving
          
           by
           all
           the
           Ministers
           in
           the
           Country
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           and
           Dominion
           of
           Wales
           within
           the
           power
           of
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           16.
           of
           this
           instant
           May
           came
           Letters
           from
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           giving
           us
           certaine
           intelligence
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Hartlebury-castle
           ,
           lying
           between
           Dudley
           and
           Worcester
           and
           was
           the
           Bishop
           of
           Worcesters
           seat
           ,
           
           a
           hopefull
           omen
           for
           the
           taking
           of
           Worcester
           it selfe
           also
           ,
           indue
           time
           .
           Which
           Castle
           being
           now
           surrendred
           to
           brave
           Colonell
           Morgan
           ,
           the
           Officers
           marched
           forth
           with
           Horse
           and
           Armes
           ,
           Troopers
           and
           Common
           Souldiers
           with
           out
           Armes
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Articles
           being
           according
           to
           agreement
           fairely
           performed
           on
           both
           sides
           ,
           the
           brave
           Colonell
           tooke
           possession
           of
           the
           Castle
           ;
           
           wherein
           also
           were
           taken
           ,
           6.
           peices
           of
           Ordnance
           ,
           200.
           
           Armes
           ,
           15.
           barrells
           of
           powder
           ,
           match
           and
           bullet
           proportionable
           and
           a
           full
           proportion
           of
           all
           manner
           of
           prosions
           for
           200.
           men
           for
           6.
           moneths
           at
           least
           .
        
         
           And
           about
           the
           20.
           instant
           we
           received
           certaine
           information
           by
           Letters
           from
           valiant
           and
           active
           Colonell
           Birch
           also
           of
           the
           agreement
           for
           the
           surrender
           of
           that
           strong
           Castle
           and
           Garrison
           of
           Ludlow
           which
           was
           delivered
           on
           the
           like
           conditions
           to
           those
           of
           Hartleburie
           .
           
        
         
           And
           here
           ,
           I
           must
           acquaint
           the
           Reader
           that
           the
           Lord
           having
           by
           his
           most
           wise
           and
           admirable
           providence
           in
           some
           hopefull
           
           measure
           given
           a
           blessed
           returne
           to
           all
           the
           prayers
           of
           Gods
           faithfull
           ones
           over
           the
           whole
           kingdome
           in
           bringing
           in
           the
           Person
           of
           the
           King
           unto
           us
           and
           committing
           him
           unto
           the
           care
           and
           custodie
           of
           our
           Loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ;
           some
           sweets
           ,
           of
           this
           remarkable
           overture
           of
           these
           things
           began
           now
           to
           break
           
           forth
           to
           the
           comfort
           of
           our
           hearts
           for
           the
           present
           ,
           and
           hopefull
           perswasion
           ,
           if
           not
           assurance
           ,
           of
           more
           good
           to
           follow
           in
           the
           Lords
           good
           time
           ,
           as
           was
           now
           manifested
           both
           by
           a
           Letter
           sent
           by
           his
           Majestie
           to
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           ,
           in
           the
           Parliament
           of
           England
           at
           Westminster
           Assembled
           ,
           which
           his
           Majestie
           desired
           might
           be
           Communicated
           with
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           was
           done
           at
           a
           conference
           ,
           where
           and
           when
           the
           said
           Letter
           was
           reade
           ;
           and
           another
           letter
           to
           the
           Commissionres
           of
           the
           Parliament
           of
           Scotland
           .
           And
           those
           being
           passages
           of
           speciall
           Eminencie
           and
           wherein
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           may
           no
           doubt
           desire
           to
           be
           in
           some
           measure
           (
           at
           least
           )
           satisfied
           ,
           I
           shall
           therefore
           for
           the
           Readers
           content
           herein
           be
           somewhat
           more
           larger
           than
           Ordinarie
           though
           ,
           there
           by
           ,
           I
           increase
           both
           mine
           owne
           paines
           and
           charges
           at
           the
           presse
           in
           giving
           the
           Reader
           the
           substance
           of
           some
           of
           them
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           That
           his
           Majestie
           is
           not
           come
           into
           the
           Scots
           Army
           out
           of
           any
           intent
           to
           divide
           the
           Kingdomes
           in
           affection
           ,
           
           or
           prolong
           the
           War
           ,
           but
           that
           he
           might
           secure
           his
           person
           ,
           and
           labour
           the
           composing
           the
           difference
           between
           him
           and
           his
           Kingdoms
           ,
           and
           settle
           all
           well
           :
           and
           in
           regard
           Religion
           is
           the
           chiefe
           point
           ,
           he
           desires
           that
           may
           be
           first
           insisted
           upon
           and
           settled
           according
           to
           the
           advise
           of
           the
           Assembly
           of
           Divines
           of
           both
           Kingdoms
           assembled
           at
           Westminster
           :
           And
           for
           the
           Militia
           ,
           he
           is
           willing
           to
           concur
           with
           that
           propounded
           at
           Vxbridge
           ,
           that
           it
           be
           in
           such
           hands
           as
           shall
           be
           agreed
           for
           7.
           yeeres
           :
           And
           for
           Ireland
           ,
           he
           will
           doe
           what
           he
           can
           to
           satisfie
           desires
           of
           that
           kind
           :
           And
           for
           the
           disbanding
           of
           his
           Armies
           ,
           and
           sleighting
           Garrisons
           ,
           and
           so
           avoyding
           the
           effusion
           of
           more
           bloud
           ;
           he
           is
           willing
           ,
           likewise
           to
           call
           in
           all
           such
           Commissions
           as
           any
           have
           at
           Sea
           from
           him
           ,
           and
           accordingly
           hath
           done
           :
           As
           for
           his
           Towns
           he
           is
           willing
           to
           surrender
           ,
           and
           that
           they
           be
           slieghted
           ,
           and
           accordingly
           hath
           sent
           to
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Glemham
          
           :
           onely
           in
           regard
           there
           are
           some
           such
           there
           ,
           as
           have
           faithfully
           served
           him
           in
           the
           preservation
           of
           his
           person
           ,
           he
           desires
           they
           may
           have
           honourable
           and
           good
           tearmes
           ,
           and
           that
           had
           ,
           the
           surrender
           of
           Oxford
           shall
           be
           a
           rule
           to
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Towns
           ,
           Cities
           ,
           and
           Castles
           ;
           that
           all
           Forces
           may
           be
           dis●anded
           to
           the
           quiet
           and
           ease
           of
           both
           the
           Nations
           :
           likewise
           that
           the
           debts
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           be
           paid
           he
           shall
           be
           willing
           ,
           with
           some
           other
           particulars
           ,
           but
           these
           are
           the
           chiefe
           .
        
         
           The
           Letter
           from
           His
           Majestie
           to
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           the
           Parliament
           of
           Scotland
           is
           as
           followes
           Verbatim
           .
        
         
           
             
             
               
                 CHARLES
                 R.
                 
              
               
                 Right
                 trusty
                 and
                 welbeloved
                 Couzens
                 and
                 Counsellors
                 ,
                 right
                 trusty
                 and
                 right
                 welbeloved
                 Couzens
                 ,
                 trusty
                 and
                 welbeloved
                 ,
                 Councellers
                 ,
                 And
                 trusty
                 and
                 welbeloved
                 ,
                 We
                 greet
                 you
                 well
                 .
              
            
             
               AFter
               so
               long
               and
               sad
               an
               interruption
               of
               the
               happy
               understanding
               betwixt
               Us
               and
               Our
               good
               Subjects
               of
               our
               Kingdome
               of
               Scotland
               (
               which
               hath
               exceedingly
               afflicted
               Us
               )
               and
               lest
               the
               sad
               effects
               thereof
               may
               have
               alienated
               the
               affections
               of
               many
               of
               that
               Kingdome
               from
               Us
               ,
               and
               preferring
               nothing
               to
               the
               love
               of
               Our
               subjects
               on
               which
               Our
               safety
               and
               greatnesse
               most
               depends
               ,
               and
               without
               which
               We
               propose
               not
               to
               our selves
               any
               happines
               ,
               We
               have
               thought
               fit
               to
               labour
               to
               dispossesse
               them
               of
               all
               prejudices
               ,
               rather
               by
               shewing
               them
               Our
               present
               Resolutions
               ,
               than
               by
               remembring
               them
               of
               Our
               former
               differences
               ,
               having
               come
               hither
               with
               a
               full
               and
               absolute
               intention
               to
               give
               all
               just
               satisfaction
               to
               the
               joynt
               desires
               of
               both
               Our
               Kingdomes
               ,
               And
               with
               no
               thought
               either
               to
               continue
               this
               unnaturall
               War
               any
               longer
               ,
               or
               to
               make
               a
               division
               betwixt
               the
               Kingdoms
               ,
               but
               to
               comply
               with
               our
               Parliaments
               and
               those
               entrusted
               by
               them
               in
               every
               thing
               ,
               for
               setling
               of
               Truth
               and
               Peace
               .
               Your
               Commissioners
               have
               offered
               to
               Us
               divers
               Papers
               in
               your
               name
               ,
               expressing
               Your
               Loyall
               intentions
               towards
               Us
               ,
               for
               which
               we
               cannot
               but
               returne
               you
               hearty
               thanks
               ,
               And
               shall
               study
               to
               apply
               Our selves
               totally
               to
               the
               Councells
               and
               advices
               of
               Our
               Parliaments
               .
               We
               have
               already
               sent
               a
               Message
               to
               the
               two
               Houses
               of
               Our
               Parliament
               of
               England
               and
               your
               Commissioners
               at
               London
               ,
               which
               we
               hope
               will
               give
               satisfaction
               .
               We
               have
               likewise
               written
               to
               all
               such
               within
               Our
               Kingdom
               of
               Scotland
               ,
               as
               have
               any
               Commission
               from
               Us
               ,
               to
               lay
               downe
               Armes
               ,
               disband
               their
               forces
               ,
               and
               render
               their
               Garrisons
               ,
               And
               have
               written
               to
               Our
               Agents
               and
               Ministers
               abroad
               for
               recalling
               all
               Commissions
               issued
               forth
               by
               Our
               Authority
               to
               any
               at
               Sea
               against
               any
               of
               Our
               Subjects
               of
               either
               Kingdom
               ;
               And
               have
               sent
               Letters
               to
               the
               Governour
               of
               Our
               City
               of
               Oxford
               ,
               to
               quit
               that
               Garrison
               upon
               honorable
               conditions
               ,
               and
               disband
               Our
               forces
               there
               which
               being
               granted
               to
               him
               ,
               we
               have
               resolved
               presently
               to
               give
               the
               like
               order
               to
               all
               Our
               other
               Garrisons
               and
               forces
               within
               this
               Kingdome
               .
               And
               that
               the
               truth
               of
               these
               Our
               Royall
               intentions
               may
               be
               made
               known
               to
               all
               Our
               good
               Subjects
               
               of
               Scotland
               ,
               We
               desire
               a
               Proclamation
               may
               be
               printed
               and
               published
               together
               with
               this
               Letter
               ,
               at
               all
               convenient
               places
               ,
               hoping
               none
               will
               believe
               but
               that
               this
               is
               Our
               voluntary
               and
               cordiall
               resolution
               and
               proceeds
               from
               no
               other
               grounds
               than
               Our
               deepe
               sence
               of
               the
               bleeding
               condition
               of
               Our
               Kingdomes
               .
               And
               that
               Our
               Reall
               intentions
               are
               with
               the
               blessing
               of
               God
               and
               his
               favourable
               assistance
               )
               to
               joyne
               with
               Our
               Parliament
               in
               setling
               Religion
               here
               in
               purity
               (
               after
               the
               aduice
               of
               the
               Divines
               of
               both
               Kingdoms
               assembled
               at
               Westminster
               )
               And
               Our
               Subjects
               of
               both
               Kingdoms
               in
               freedom
               and
               safety
               .
               So
               expecting
               your
               Councells
               and
               advices
               in
               every
               thing
               wherein
               we
               shall
               be
               concerned
               .
               We
               bid
               you
               very
               heartily
               farwell
               .
            
             
               
                 From
                 Newcastle
                 ,
                 
                   May
                   10.
                   1646.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Besides
           these
           likewise
           ,
           the
           King
           ,
           to
           shew
           his
           love
           to
           the
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           also
           sent
           a
           Letter
           to
           the
           said
           most
           famous
           City
           which
           being
           but
           short
           ,
           I
           shall
           for
           my
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           here
           insert
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 CHARLES
                 REX
                 .
              
            
             
               RIght
               Trusty
               and
               welbeloved
               ,
               we
               greet
               you
               well
               .
               Having
               expressed
               Our
               resolutions
               to
               the
               two
               Houses
               of
               Our
               Parliament
               of
               England
               ,
               and
               the
               Committee
               of
               Estates
               of
               Our
               Parliament
               of
               Scotland
               ,
               to
               give
               all
               just
               satisfaction
               to
               the
               joynt
               desires
               of
               both
               Kingdomes
               ,
               we
               have
               now
               likewise
               thought
               fit
               to
               assure
               the
               two
               chiefe
               Cities
               of
               both
               Our
               Kingdomes
               ,
               That
               nothing
               is
               more
               grievous
               to
               Vs
               ,
               then
               the
               troubles
               and
               distractions
               of
               Our
               people
               ,
               And
               that
               nothing
               on
               earth
               is
               more
               desired
               by
               us
               ,
               then
               ,
               that
               in
               Religion
               and
               Peace
               with
               all
               the
               comfortable
               Fruits
               of
               both
               ,
               they
               may
               henceforth
               live
               under
               Vs
               in
               all
               godlinesse
               and
               honesty
               ;
               And
               this
               profession
               we
               make
               for
               no
               other
               end
               ,
               but
               that
               you
               may
               know
               immediately
               from
               Our selves
               ,
               Our
               integrity
               and
               full
               resolutions
               to
               comply
               with
               our
               Parliaments
               in
               every
               thing
               for
               setling
               truth
               and
               peace
               .
               And
               our
               desire
               to
               have
               all
               things
               speedily
               concluded
               ,
               which
               shall
               be
               found
               requisite
               for
               that
               end
               ,
               That
               Our
               returne
               to
               that
               Our
               ancient
               City
               ,
               may
               be
               to
               the
               satisfaction
               of
               Our
               Parliament
               ,
               the
               good
               liking
               of
               you
               ,
               and
               all
               our
               good
               people
               ,
               and
               to
               our
               owne
               greater
               joy
               and
               comfort
               ,
               we
               bid
               you
               heartily
               farewell
               .
            
             
               
                 From
                 Newcastle
                 
                   the
                   19.
                   of
                   May
                   ,
                   1646.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
         
           And
           upon
           the
           26.
           of
           this
           instant
           May
           the
           most
           renowned
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           Citizens
           of
           London
           ,
           in
           their
           most
           Cordiall
           zeale
           for
           Gods
           glory
           ,
           the
           honour
           of
           Religion
           ,
           hatred
           of
           damnable
           doctrines
           ,
           errours
           and
           Schismes
           (
           wherewith
           the
           City
           was
           then
           extremely
           infected
           and
           infested
           )
           and
           for
           the
           honest
           honourable
           vindication
           of
           themselves
           as
           touching
           their
           
             Solemn
             League
             and
             Covenant
          
           in
           promoting
           the
           long
           desired
           establishment
           of
           a
           godly
           Church-Government
           in
           City
           and
           Country
           and
           over
           the
           whole
           Kingdome
           ,
           exhibited
           to
           
             Both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           (
           which
           I
           must
           ,
           and
           that
           most
           worthily
           inroule
           in
           this
           our
           Parliamentarie-Chronicle
           ,
           among
           the
           rare
           and
           most
           remarkable
           mercies
           of
           our
           good
           God
           unto
           us
           in
           thus
           raising
           up
           the
           Spirits
           of
           these
           most
           renowned
           Citizens
           to
           such
           a
           high
           place
           and
           pitch
           of
           godly
           zeale
           and
           faithfull
           courage
           )
           exhibited
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           
           a
           most
           noble
           and
           renowned
           Remonstrance
           or
           Petition
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           
             Lord
             Major
          
           and
           Aldermen
           and
           Common-Councell
           of
           that
           most
           Honorable
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           wherein
           their
           piety
           and
           Cordiall
           integrity
           to
           God
           ,
           the
           Church
           and
           State
           was
           most
           Copiously
           and
           right
           Christianly
           Demonstrated
           ,
           to
           the
           perpetuated
           honour
           and
           indelible
           dignity
           of
           those
           renowned
           Citizens
           ,
           especially
           of
           their
           never
           sufficiently
           honoured
           and
           renowned
           religious
           and
           pious
           
             Lord
             Major
             ,
             Alderman
             Adams
          
           who
           told
           his
           Brethren
           (
           who
           in
           their
           prudence
           and
           providence
           for
           waightie
           reasons
           best
           known
           among
           themselves
           ,
           not
           willing
           to
           let
           their
           noble
           
             Lord
             Major
          
           goe
           along
           with
           them
           to
           the
           exhibiting
           of
           the
           said
           Remonstrance
           )
           told
           them
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           with
           expression
           of
           much
           fervour
           and
           zeale
           therein
           ,
           
             That
             ,
             Though
             his
             Person
             was
             not
             permitted
             ,
             yet
             his
             heart
             he
             assured
             them
             ,
             most
             affectionately
             went
             along
             with
             them
             .
          
           Which
           said
           rare
           and
           religious
           Remonstrance
           ,
           both
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           (
           especially
           it
           having
           beene
           so
           basely
           and
           abusively
           scandalized
           by
           a
           rable
           of
           rotten
           hearted
           impious
           and
           impudent
           Sectaries
           of
           the
           City
           )
           and
           for
           the
           super-eminent
           Excellencie
           of
           the
           
             Thing
             it selfe
          
           ,
           speaking
           ,
           indeede
           ,
           much
           merited
           honour
           for
           it
           selfe
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           it
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           And
           ,
           here
           ,
           first
           (
           good
           Reader
           )
           thou
           shalt
           see
           the
           honour
           which
           the
           most
           Honorable
           
             House
             of
             Lords
          
           in
           Parliament
           put
           upon
           it
           ,
           in
           giving
           speciall
           Order
           for
           the
           speedie
           printing
           and
           publishing
           of
           it
           to
           all
           the
           world
           ;
           and
           then
           after
           it
           ,
           thou
           shalt
           have
           their
           most
           noble
           and
           ever
           to
           be
           renowned
           resent
           ,
           
           and
           singular
           approbation
           and
           Commendation
           of
           it
           ,
           immediately
           after
           it
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     
                       Die
                       Martis
                       ,
                       26
                       Maii.
                       1646.
                       
                    
                  
                   
                     IT
                     is
                     this
                     day
                     Ordered
                     by
                     the
                     Lords
                     in
                     Parliament
                     Assembled
                     ,
                     That
                     the
                     Remonstrance
                     and
                     Petition
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     Aldermen
                     ,
                     and
                     Common-Councell
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     this
                     day
                     exhibited
                     to
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Peeres
                     ,
                     and
                     their
                     Lordships
                     Answer
                     thereunto
                     ,
                     shall
                     be
                     forthwith
                     printed
                     and
                     published
                     ;
                     And
                     the
                     care
                     for
                     the
                     true
                     printing
                     thereof
                     ,
                     is
                     hereby
                     specially
                     recommended
                     unto
                     Colonell
                     
                       John
                       Bellamie
                    
                     ,
                     who
                     is
                     by
                     this
                     Order
                     authorized
                     and
                     required
                     to
                     print
                     and
                     publish
                     the
                     same
                     accordingly
                     :
                     And
                     none
                     else
                     are
                     to
                     presume
                     to
                     print
                     and
                     publish
                     the
                     same
                     ,
                     as
                     they
                     will
                     answer
                     the
                     contrary
                     at
                     their
                     perils
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       Jo.
                       Browne
                       Cleric
                       .
                       Parliamentorum
                       .
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                     To
                     the
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     the
                     LORDS
                     Assembled
                     in
                     High
                     Court
                     of
                     Parliament
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     humble
                     Remonstrance
                     and
                     Petition
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     Aldermen
                     ,
                     and
                     Commons
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     in
                     Common-Councell
                     assembled
                     .
                  
                   
                     OUR
                     duty
                     ,
                     in
                     the
                     first
                     place
                     ,
                     doth
                     lead
                     us
                     to
                     begin
                     all
                     our
                     Addresses
                     ,
                     as
                     we
                     most
                     heartily
                     and
                     humbly
                     do
                     these
                     ,
                     with
                     all
                     due
                     and
                     humble
                     acknowledgement
                     of
                     the
                     great
                     Labours
                     and
                     endeavours
                     which
                     Your
                     Lordships
                     have
                     ,
                     these
                     many
                     yeers
                     ,
                     employed
                     ,
                     in
                     Reformation
                     both
                     of
                     the
                     Church
                     and
                     Common-Wealth
                     ,
                     and
                     in
                     preservation
                     of
                     both
                     ,
                     with
                     the
                     humble
                     tender
                     of
                     our
                     constant
                     devotion
                     to
                     serve
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     our
                     Covenant
                     made
                     before
                     Almighty
                     God.
                     
                  
                   
                     In
                     the
                     next
                     place
                     ,
                     we
                     most
                     humbly
                     crave
                     pardon
                     ,
                     although
                     we
                     do
                     presume
                     to
                     returne
                     againe
                     unto
                     your
                     Lordships
                     ,
                     and
                     humbly
                     ,
                     yet
                     plainly
                     ,
                     lay
                     open
                     the
                     sorrowes
                     and
                     feares
                     of
                     our
                     hearts
                     ,
                     even
                     in
                     this
                     season
                     ,
                     when
                     as
                     God
                     hath
                     blessed
                     your
                     Armies
                     with
                     the
                     greatest
                     successes
                     ,
                     
                     and
                     that
                     man
                     might
                     perswade
                     himselfe
                     that
                     the
                     War
                     is
                     almost
                     at
                     an
                     end
                     .
                  
                   
                     For
                     first
                     ,
                     when
                     we
                     remember
                     that
                     it
                     hath
                     been
                     long
                     since
                     declared
                     to
                     be
                     farre
                     from
                     any
                     purpose
                     or
                     desire
                     to
                     let
                     loose
                     the
                     golden
                     
                     Reins
                     of
                     Discipline
                     and
                     Government
                     in
                     the
                     Church
                     ,
                     or
                     to
                     leave
                     private
                     persons
                     ,
                     or
                     particular
                     Congregations
                     ,
                     to
                     take
                     up
                     what
                     form
                     of
                     Divine
                     Service
                     they
                     please
                     ;
                     when
                     we
                     looke
                     upon
                     what
                     both
                     Houses
                     have
                     resolved
                     against
                     Brownisme
                     ,
                     and
                     Anabaptisme
                     ,
                     properly
                     so
                     called
                     ,
                     when
                     we
                     meditate
                     on
                     our
                     Protestation
                     and
                     Covenant
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     lastly
                     ,
                     
                     when
                     we
                     peruse
                     the
                     Directory
                     ,
                     and
                     other
                     Ordinances
                     for
                     Presbyteriall
                     Government
                     ,
                     and
                     yet
                     finde
                     private
                     and
                     separate
                     Congregations
                     daily
                     erected
                     in
                     divers
                     parts
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     ,
                     and
                     elsewhere
                     ,
                     and
                     commonly
                     frequented
                     ,
                     (
                     and
                     
                       Anabaptisme
                       ,
                       Brownisme
                    
                     ,
                     and
                     almost
                     all
                     manner
                     of
                     Heresies
                     ,
                     Schismes
                     ,
                     and
                     Blasphemies
                     ,
                     boldly
                     vented
                     and
                     maintained
                     ,
                     by
                     such
                     as
                     ,
                     to
                     the
                     point
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     professe
                     themselves
                     Independent
                     )
                     we
                     cannot
                     but
                     be
                     astonished
                     at
                     the
                     swarmes
                     of
                     Sectaries
                     ,
                     which
                     discover
                     themselves
                     every
                     where
                     ,
                     who
                     ,
                     if
                     by
                     their
                     indeavours
                     ,
                     they
                     should
                     get
                     into
                     places
                     of
                     profit
                     and
                     trust
                     ,
                     in
                     Martiall
                     and
                     Civill
                     affaires
                     ,
                     it
                     may
                     tend
                     much
                     to
                     the
                     disturbance
                     of
                     the
                     Publike
                     Peace
                     both
                     of
                     the
                     Church
                     and
                     Common-wealth
                     .
                  
                   
                     We
                     also
                     cannot
                     but
                     call
                     to
                     minde
                     what
                     Vowes
                     we
                     have
                     made
                     to
                     God
                     in
                     the
                     same
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     as
                     well
                     as
                     our
                     former
                     Protestations
                     ,
                     to
                     preserve
                     the
                     Rights
                     and
                     Priviledges
                     of
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Liberties
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     preserve
                     and
                     defend
                     the
                     Kings
                     Majesties
                     person
                     and
                     Authority
                     ,
                     in
                     the
                     preservation
                     and
                     defence
                     of
                     the
                     true
                     Religion
                     ,
                     and
                     Liberties
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     world
                     may
                     beare
                     witnesse
                     with
                     our
                     Consciences
                     ,
                     of
                     our
                     Loyalty
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     we
                     have
                     no
                     thoughts
                     or
                     intentions
                     to
                     diminish
                     his
                     Majesties
                     just
                     Power
                     and
                     Greatnesse
                     ,
                     and
                     do
                     humbly
                     rest
                     in
                     the
                     assurance
                     we
                     have
                     received
                     in
                     the
                     many
                     former
                     Declarations
                     of
                     both
                     Houses
                     ,
                     concerning
                     their
                     intentions
                     towards
                     his
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     his
                     Royall
                     Posterity
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Peace
                     of
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     which
                     we
                     doubt
                     not
                     but
                     your
                     Lordships
                     will
                     pursue
                     with
                     all
                     speedy
                     dispatch
                     of
                     Propositions
                     to
                     his
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     now
                     whilst
                     God
                     doth
                     so
                     mercifully
                     and
                     miracuously
                     go
                     along
                     with
                     your
                     Armies
                     in
                     all
                     the
                     parts
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     .
                  
                   
                     We
                     may
                     not
                     in
                     the
                     next
                     place
                     forget
                     our
                     Brethren
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     how
                     first
                     they
                     were
                     invited
                     to
                     engage
                     with
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     in
                     Gods
                     Cause
                     ,
                     when
                     yet
                     they
                     were
                     at
                     peace
                     at
                     home
                     ,
                     in
                     what
                     Covenant
                     this
                     Nation
                     is
                     mutually
                     linked
                     with
                     them
                     ,
                     at
                     what
                     time
                     ,
                     in
                     relation
                     both
                     to
                     the
                     weak
                     condition
                     of
                     our
                     Forces
                     then
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     season
                     of
                     the
                     yeare
                     ,
                     they
                     adventured
                     upon
                     an
                     Enemy
                     warmly
                     lodged
                     
                     and
                     well
                     armed
                     and
                     prepared
                     ;
                     what
                     they
                     have
                     since
                     suffered
                     for
                     this
                     Cause
                     in
                     their
                     own
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     how
                     successefull
                     ever
                     since
                     God
                     hath
                     made
                     our
                     Forces
                     in
                     suppressing
                     the
                     Common
                     Enemies
                     of
                     both
                     Nations
                     ,
                     and
                     what
                     present
                     hopes
                     we
                     have
                     of
                     a
                     well-setled
                     Peace
                     ,
                     while
                     we
                     continue
                     in
                     this
                     mutuall
                     amity
                     ;
                     And
                     then
                     cannot
                     but
                     lament
                     the
                     many
                     jealousies
                     which
                     the
                     Enemies
                     of
                     our
                     Peace
                     ,
                     Union
                     ,
                     and
                     good
                     Government
                     ,
                     do
                     now
                     strive
                     to
                     beget
                     between
                     both
                     Nations
                     ,
                     and
                     tremble
                     at
                     the
                     sad
                     effects
                     thereof
                     ,
                     if
                     not
                     timely
                     prevented
                     by
                     the
                     wisdome
                     of
                     the
                     Parliaments
                     of
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     .
                  
                   
                     We
                     cannot
                     also
                     omit
                     humbly
                     to
                     represent
                     unto
                     your
                     Lordships
                     consideration
                     ,
                     how
                     many
                     Citizens
                     have
                     already
                     suffered
                     ,
                     and
                     how
                     many
                     more
                     will
                     be
                     undone
                     ,
                     if
                     your
                     Lordships
                     shall
                     still
                     make
                     use
                     of
                     that
                     ancient
                     Priviledge
                     ,
                     to
                     protect
                     your selves
                     ,
                     the
                     Assistants
                     of
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Servants
                     of
                     both
                     ,
                     and
                     others
                     ,
                     from
                     being
                     proceeded
                     against
                     in
                     any
                     course
                     of
                     Law
                     for
                     Debt
                     ,
                     which
                     now
                     ,
                     because
                     this
                     Parliament
                     hath
                     already
                     sate
                     so
                     long
                     ,
                     and
                     is
                     likely
                     ,
                     by
                     reason
                     of
                     the
                     unsettlednesse
                     of
                     affaires
                     to
                     sit
                     much
                     longer
                     ,
                     would
                     especially
                     require
                     some
                     expedient
                     for
                     relief
                     of
                     so
                     many
                     as
                     otherwise
                     must
                     daily
                     suffer
                     under
                     this
                     Priviledge
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     now
                     that
                     the
                     Kingdom
                     is
                     almost
                     reduced
                     ,
                     by
                     which
                     means
                     the
                     Revenues
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     will
                     be
                     unburthened
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Customes
                     and
                     Excise
                     increase
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     publike
                     charge
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     decrease
                     ,
                     now
                     that
                     Delinquents
                     do
                     daily
                     come
                     in
                     and
                     compound
                     ,
                     and
                     now
                     that
                     the
                     Enemy
                     hath
                     but
                     few
                     Holds
                     left
                     ,
                     we
                     hope
                     that
                     the
                     great
                     and
                     extraordinary
                     Taxes
                     and
                     burthens
                     on
                     this
                     City
                     and
                     their
                     Trade
                     ,
                     shall
                     be
                     in
                     the
                     future
                     abated
                     ;
                     that
                     the
                     Debts
                     owing
                     to
                     the
                     City
                     and
                     Citizens
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     either
                     by
                     particular
                     Assurances
                     of
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     or
                     upon
                     the
                     Publike
                     Faith
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     be
                     taken
                     care
                     for
                     and
                     discharged
                     ,
                     as
                     well
                     as
                     those
                     assigned
                     upon
                     the
                     Excise
                     ,
                     and
                     may
                     not
                     be
                     diverted
                     from
                     the
                     uses
                     appointed
                     by
                     former
                     Acts
                     and
                     Ordinances
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     we
                     humbly
                     crave
                     have
                     to
                     present
                     to
                     the
                     consideration
                     of
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     the
                     Committee
                     of
                     Haberdash●rs-hall
                     ,
                     as
                     being
                     one
                     of
                     the
                     greatest
                     grievances
                     of
                     this
                     City
                     ,
                     and
                     which
                     ,
                     so
                     long
                     as
                     it
                     is
                     continued
                     ,
                     doth
                     hinder
                     the
                     concoursie
                     of
                     people
                     thereunto
                     ,
                     and
                     tendeth
                     much
                     to
                     the
                     destruction
                     of
                     the
                     Trade
                     ,
                     and
                     Inhabitants
                     thereof
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     now
                     also
                     we
                     doubt
                     not
                     but
                     God
                     will
                     give
                     the
                     Parliament
                     
                     some
                     better
                     means
                     and
                     opportunity
                     for
                     the
                     relief
                     of
                     our
                     bleeding
                     Brethren
                     in
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     suppressing
                     of
                     those
                     horrid
                     Rebels
                     ,
                     and
                     reducing
                     of
                     that
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     wherein
                     ,
                     besides
                     the
                     publike
                     and
                     common
                     interest
                     ,
                     we
                     are
                     particularly
                     concerned
                     .
                  
                   
                     Lastly
                     ,
                     we
                     should
                     have
                     much
                     to
                     say
                     for
                     this
                     City
                     ,
                     if
                     we
                     could
                     imagine
                     that
                     its
                     fidelity
                     and
                     constant
                     services
                     and
                     devotions
                     to
                     the
                     Parliament
                     could
                     either
                     be
                     questioned
                     or
                     forgotten
                     ,
                     that
                     little
                     we
                     shall
                     expresse
                     on
                     the
                     part
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     ,
                     is
                     ,
                     not
                     to
                     repeat
                     how
                     zealous
                     we
                     have
                     been
                     in
                     the
                     Cause
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     this
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     how
                     we
                     have
                     spilt
                     our
                     blood
                     ,
                     and
                     spent
                     and
                     laid
                     out
                     our selves
                     and
                     our
                     Estates
                     in
                     maintenance
                     thereof
                     ;
                     how
                     many
                     publike
                     acknowledgements
                     we
                     have
                     by
                     us
                     of
                     the
                     favourable
                     acceptance
                     of
                     them
                     ,
                     and
                     promises
                     to
                     leave
                     Testimonies
                     thereof
                     to
                     all
                     future
                     ages
                     ;
                     but
                     only
                     to
                     beseech
                     your
                     Lordships
                     to
                     consider
                     how
                     much
                     our
                     hearts
                     may
                     justly
                     be
                     dejected
                     ,
                     now
                     that
                     God
                     hath
                     followed
                     your
                     endeavours
                     ,
                     and
                     our
                     prayers
                     ,
                     with
                     so
                     many
                     successes
                     ,
                     and
                     brought
                     the
                     Warre
                     to
                     a
                     probable
                     period
                     ,
                     as
                     to
                     the
                     sense
                     of
                     man
                     :
                     That
                     the
                     Enemies
                     of
                     our
                     Peace
                     should
                     strive
                     now
                     to
                     sow
                     jealousies
                     between
                     the
                     Parliament
                     and
                     this
                     City
                     ,
                     as
                     hath
                     been
                     too
                     evident
                     of
                     late
                     ,
                     and
                     particularly
                     should
                     so
                     far
                     prevaile
                     ,
                     as
                     to
                     be
                     able
                     to
                     render
                     the
                     chiefe
                     Magistrate
                     of
                     this
                     City
                     ,
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     suspected
                     ,
                     unto
                     whom
                     we
                     cannot
                     but
                     give
                     this
                     iust
                     Testimony
                     ,
                     That
                     he
                     in
                     his
                     place
                     hath
                     faithfully
                     behaved
                     himself
                     ,
                     and
                     carefully
                     dischaged
                     his
                     Office.
                     
                  
                   
                     We
                     could
                     adde
                     much
                     more
                     of
                     the
                     daily
                     invectives
                     against
                     us
                     from
                     the
                     Pulpit
                     ,
                     and
                     other
                     places
                     where
                     the
                     Boutefew's
                     of
                     these
                     Sectaries
                     are
                     admitted
                     ,
                     the
                     scurrilous
                     and
                     seditious
                     Pamphlets
                     daily
                     broached
                     in
                     ,
                     and
                     against
                     the
                     City
                     :
                     And
                     the
                     great
                     contempt
                     of
                     ,
                     and
                     discouragement
                     unto
                     the
                     Ministers
                     of
                     the
                     Gospel
                     ,
                     who
                     adhere
                     to
                     the
                     Presbyteriall
                     Government
                     :
                     But
                     we
                     shall
                     conclude
                     with
                     this
                     briefe
                     and
                     humble
                     representation
                     of
                     our
                     Petition
                     and
                     desires
                     to
                     your
                     Lordships
                     in
                     the
                     name
                     of
                     the
                     whole
                     City
                     .
                  
                   
                     I.
                     That
                     some
                     strict
                     and
                     speedy
                     course
                     may
                     be
                     taken
                     for
                     the
                     suppressing
                     of
                     all
                     private
                     and
                     separate
                     Congregations
                     .
                  
                   
                     II.
                     That
                     all
                     Anabaptists
                     ,
                     Brownists
                     ,
                     Hereticks
                     ,
                     Schismaticks
                     ,
                     Blasphemers
                     ,
                     and
                     all
                     such
                     Sectaries
                     as
                     conforme
                     not
                     to
                     the
                     publike
                     Discipline
                     established
                     ,
                     or
                     to
                     be
                     established
                     by
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     may
                     be
                     fully
                     declared
                     against
                     ,
                     and
                     some
                     effectuall
                     course
                     setled
                     for
                     proceeding
                     against
                     such
                     persons
                     .
                  
                   
                   
                     III.
                     That
                     as
                     we
                     are
                     all
                     Subjects
                     of
                     one
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     so
                     all
                     may
                     be
                     equally
                     required
                     to
                     yeeld
                     obedience
                     unto
                     the
                     Government
                     set
                     forth
                     ,
                     or
                     to
                     be
                     set
                     forth
                     by
                     the
                     Parliament
                     .
                  
                   
                     IV.
                     That
                     no
                     *
                     person
                     disaffected
                     to
                     the
                     Presbyteriall
                     Government
                     set
                     forth
                     ,
                     or
                     to
                     be
                     set
                     forth
                     by
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     may
                     be
                     employed
                     in
                     any
                     place
                     of
                     publike
                     Trust
                     .
                  
                   
                     V.
                     That
                     your
                     Lordships
                     will
                     please
                     to
                     hasten
                     Propositions
                     to
                     His
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     for
                     setling
                     of
                     a
                     safe
                     and
                     well
                     grounded
                     Peace
                     amongst
                     us
                     ,
                     after
                     so
                     long
                     and
                     unnaturall
                     a
                     warre
                     .
                  
                   
                     VI.
                     That
                     your
                     Lordships
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Covenant
                     and
                     Treaties
                     ,
                     will
                     please
                     to
                     study
                     all
                     means
                     to
                     preserve
                     the
                     Union
                     between
                     the
                     two
                     Nations
                     of
                     England
                     and
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     remove
                     all
                     jealousies
                     which
                     may
                     endanger
                     our
                     mutuall
                     agreement
                     .
                  
                   
                     VII
                     .
                     That
                     your
                     Lordships
                     will
                     please
                     to
                     consider
                     of
                     some
                     meanes
                     whereby
                     the
                     priviledge
                     which
                     the
                     Members
                     of
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     ,
                     and
                     their
                     Assistants
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Servants
                     of
                     both
                     ,
                     and
                     others
                     enjoy
                     ,
                     by
                     being
                     protected
                     and
                     exempted
                     from
                     being
                     proceeded
                     against
                     for
                     their
                     debts
                     ,
                     may
                     be
                     so
                     qualified
                     ,
                     as
                     that
                     the
                     Subject
                     may
                     be
                     able
                     to
                     recover
                     his
                     own
                     in
                     some
                     due
                     time
                     .
                  
                   
                     VIII
                     .
                     That
                     all
                     publike
                     Revenues
                     and
                     Receipts
                     may
                     be
                     employed
                     to
                     publike
                     uses
                     ,
                     that
                     so
                     the
                     Taxes
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     may
                     be
                     abated
                     .
                  
                   
                     IX
                     .
                     That
                     the
                     Estates
                     and
                     Compositions
                     of
                     Delinquents
                     may
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     engagements
                     by
                     Ordinances
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     be
                     applyed
                     to
                     discharge
                     the
                     great
                     summes
                     owing
                     to
                     this
                     City
                     and
                     Citizens
                     .
                  
                   
                     X.
                     That
                     the
                     Plymouth
                     Duty
                     may
                     be
                     taken
                     off
                     the
                     Trade
                     ,
                     especially
                     now
                     that
                     the
                     West
                     is
                     reduced
                     .
                  
                   
                     XI
                     .
                     That
                     the
                     Committee
                     at
                     Haberdashers-Hall
                     may
                     be
                     presently
                     dissolved
                     ,
                     or
                     at
                     least
                     so
                     limited
                     and
                     regulated
                     ,
                     as
                     that
                     the
                     City
                     may
                     have
                     no
                     cause
                     of
                     complaint
                     .
                  
                   
                     XII
                     .
                     That
                     the
                     reducing
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Ireland
                     may
                     be
                     taken
                     into
                     consideration
                     ,
                     before
                     the
                     good
                     party
                     there
                     be
                     too
                     farre
                     wasted
                     and
                     discouraged
                     .
                  
                   
                     XIII
                     .
                     That
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     of
                     this
                     City
                     may
                     be
                     fully
                     vindicated
                     .
                  
                   
                     XIV
                     .
                     And
                     lastly
                     ,
                     and
                     above
                     all
                     ,
                     That
                     your
                     Lordships
                     will
                     please
                     not
                     to
                     looke
                     upon
                     any
                     expressions
                     of
                     this
                     our
                     Remonstrance
                     and
                     Petition
                     ,
                     as
                     charging
                     any
                     thing
                     upon
                     your
                     Lordships
                     ,
                     or
                     as
                     intended
                     to
                     intrench
                     upon
                     any
                     priviledges
                     of
                     this
                     Honourable
                     
                     House
                     ,
                     but
                     favourably
                     to
                     accept
                     thereof
                     ,
                     and
                     so
                     to
                     interpret
                     the
                     same
                     ,
                     as
                     from
                     a
                     single
                     and
                     humble
                     heart
                     it
                     is
                     sincerely
                     ,
                     and
                     without
                     any
                     by-ends
                     ,
                     or
                     to
                     comply
                     with
                     any
                     party
                     whatsoever
                     ,
                     intended
                     and
                     breathed
                     forth
                     from
                     the
                     sad
                     heart
                     of
                     the
                     Petitioners
                     ,
                     who
                     are
                     overwhelmed
                     with
                     many
                     feares
                     on
                     all
                     sides
                     .
                     And
                     who
                     call
                     God
                     ,
                     the
                     Searcher
                     of
                     all
                     hearts
                     ,
                     to
                     witnesse
                     ,
                     that
                     according
                     to
                     their
                     Covenant
                     and
                     duty
                     ,
                     their
                     zeale
                     ,
                     devotion
                     and
                     obedience
                     ,
                     is
                     as
                     servant
                     and
                     prostrate
                     as
                     ever
                     to
                     serve
                     the
                     Parliament
                     with
                     their
                     Lives
                     and
                     Estates
                     ,
                     against
                     all
                     the
                     Enemies
                     of
                     our
                     Peace
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     conjoyn
                     the
                     City
                     more
                     and
                     more
                     to
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     maintain
                     the
                     Union
                     of
                     both
                     Nations
                     against
                     all
                     Opposers
                     whatsoever
                     .
                  
                   
                     All
                     which
                     we
                     humbly
                     submit
                     unto
                     the
                     wisdome
                     of
                     this
                     Honourable
                     House
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     
                       26.
                       
                       Maii.
                       1646.
                       
                    
                     The
                     Answer
                     of
                     the
                     Lords
                     in
                     Parliament
                     to
                     the
                     Remonstrance
                     and
                     Petition
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     .
                  
                   
                     THe
                     Lords
                     are
                     very
                     sensible
                     of
                     the
                     great
                     fidelity
                     and
                     constant
                     services
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     Aldermen
                     ,
                     and
                     Common-Councell
                     of
                     the
                     City
                     of
                     London
                     ,
                     to
                     this
                     present
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     which
                     they
                     shall
                     never
                     forget
                     ;
                     They
                     acknowledge
                     their
                     zeale
                     ,
                     expressed
                     upon
                     all
                     occasions
                     in
                     the
                     Cause
                     of
                     God
                     and
                     this
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     and
                     how
                     readily
                     they
                     have
                     spilt
                     their
                     blood
                     ,
                     and
                     spent
                     and
                     laid
                     out
                     themselves
                     and
                     their
                     Estates
                     in
                     the
                     maintenance
                     thereof
                     .
                  
                   
                     They
                     are
                     well
                     satisfied
                     with
                     your
                     Expressions
                     and
                     Care
                     to
                     settle
                     the
                     true
                     Reformed
                     Protestant
                     Religion
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     and
                     with
                     your
                     desires
                     to
                     have
                     all
                     Heresies
                     ,
                     Schismes
                     ,
                     and
                     Blasphemies
                     suppressed
                     ,
                     as
                     also
                     with
                     your
                     respect
                     to
                     preserve
                     the
                     Rights
                     and
                     Priviledges
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     the
                     Liberties
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     preserve
                     and
                     defend
                     his
                     Majesties
                     Person
                     and
                     Authority
                     ,
                     in
                     the
                     preservation
                     of
                     the
                     true
                     Religion
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Liberties
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     his
                     Royall
                     Posterity
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Peace
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     :
                     As
                     also
                     with
                     your
                     desires
                     for
                     the
                     continuance
                     of
                     that
                     union
                     
                     between
                     us
                     and
                     our
                     Brethren
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ;
                     Of
                     whose
                     services
                     and
                     sufferings
                     we
                     shall
                     not
                     only
                     hold
                     a
                     gratefull
                     memory
                     ,
                     but
                     upon
                     all
                     occasions
                     give
                     a
                     Retaliation
                     .
                     Vnto
                     all
                     which
                     we
                     hold
                     our selves
                     equally
                     with
                     you
                     obliged
                     ,
                     by
                     our
                     Solemne
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     .
                  
                   
                     As
                     to
                     the
                     person
                     of
                     the
                     Lord
                     Mayor
                     ,
                     the
                     Lords
                     hold
                     a
                     high
                     esteem
                     of
                     him
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     his
                     Merit
                     ,
                     and
                     have
                     commanded
                     me
                     to
                     let
                     you
                     know
                     ,
                     that
                     nothing
                     hath
                     passed
                     this
                     House
                     at
                     any
                     time
                     in
                     prejudice
                     of
                     him
                     ;
                     And
                     when
                     the
                     particulars
                     wherein
                     he
                     findes
                     himself
                     agrieved
                     shall
                     be
                     made
                     knowne
                     unto
                     them
                     ,
                     they
                     shall
                     be
                     ready
                     in
                     a
                     Parliamentary
                     way
                     to
                     do
                     him
                     right
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Lords
                     will
                     take
                     the
                     other
                     particulars
                     of
                     〈◊〉
                     Petition
                     into
                     serious
                     and
                     speedy
                     consideration
                     ;
                     And
                     have
                     commanded
                     me
                     to
                     give
                     you
                     hearty
                     thanks
                     for
                     the
                     Reall
                     Testimonies
                     of
                     duty
                     and
                     good
                     affections
                     ,
                     which
                     not
                     onely
                     by
                     your
                     words
                     ,
                     but
                     by
                     your
                     Actions
                     ,
                     you
                     have
                     constantly
                     manifested
                     unto
                     them
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       Jo.
                       Browne
                       Cleric
                       .
                       Parliamentorum
                       .
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           the
           very
           same
           day
           and
           time
           the
           said
           noble
           Citizens
           exhibited
           the
           like
           Remonstrance
           and
           Petition
           to
           the
           honourable
           House
           of
           Commons
           ,
           of
           which
           I
           say
           no
           more
           ,
           but
           leave
           it
           to
           the
           Lords
           most
           gracious
           and
           righteous
           wisdome
           and
           mercy
           ,
           for
           a
           happy
           returne
           in
           his
           own
           due
           time
           .
        
         
           But
           that
           which
           is
           yet
           farther
           very
           memorable
           and
           remarkable
           in
           this
           businesse
           (
           which
           I
           only
           toucht
           before
           ,
           and
           as
           you
           saw
           it
           most
           evidently
           true
           before
           )
           was
           ,
           That
           the
           very
           day
           before
           the
           Remonstrance
           was
           exhibited
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           the
           Kings
           Majestie
           himselfe
           (
           as
           it
           were
           to
           honour
           and
           encourage
           them
           in
           that
           their
           famous
           and
           faithfull
           resolution
           )
           sent
           a
           particular
           Letter
           to
           the
           Lord
           Mayor
           ,
           Aldermen
           ,
           and
           Common-Councell
           〈…〉
           which
           ,
           they
           being
           all
           at
           that
           time
           assembled
           in
           their
           Guild-Hall
           ,
           was
           publikely
           read
           in
           the
           audience
           of
           them
           all
           ;
           And
           ,
           which
           is
           yet
           more
           memorably
           remarkable
           ,
           and
           worthy
           serious
           and
           sacred
           observation
           ,
           That
           a
           day
           or
           two
           at
           the
           farthest
           after
           they
           had
           exhibited
           their
           Remonstrance
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           the
           truly
           religious
           ,
           and
           sincerely
           affected
           Ministers
           of
           two
           Counties
           ,
           Suffolk
           and
           Essex
           ,
           (
           as
           it
           were
           to
           back
           the
           Cities
           brave
           Remonstrance
           )
           exhibited
           a
           most
           excellent
           Petition
           to
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           attested
           by
           at
           least
           300
           Ministers
           hands
           ,
           subscribed
           to
           it
           ,
           which
           also
           for
           the
           piety
           and
           excellency
           of
           it
           ,
           I
           have
           thought
           fit
           ,
           for
           
           the
           Readers
           better
           delight
           and
           satisfaction
           here
           to
           insert
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     To
                     the
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Lords
                     now
                     Assembled
                     in
                     PARLIAMENT
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     Humble
                     Petition
                     of
                     the
                     Ministers
                     of
                     the
                     Counties
                     of
                     Suffolk
                     and
                     Essex
                     .
                     concerning
                     the
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     presented
                     to
                     the
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     .
                  
                   
                     Sheweth
                     ,
                  
                   
                     THat
                     your
                     solemne
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     great
                     and
                     glorious
                     Victories
                     ,
                     the
                     expectation
                     of
                     the
                     Reformed
                     Churches
                     beyond
                     the
                     Seas
                     ,
                     the
                     longing
                     desires
                     of
                     our
                     Brethren
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     the
                     humble
                     Petitions
                     of
                     the
                     Reverend
                     Assembly
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     great
                     City
                     of
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     the
                     pressing
                     miseries
                     of
                     the
                     Orthodox
                     and
                     well-affected
                     Ministers
                     and
                     People
                     in
                     the
                     Country
                     ,
                     cry
                     aloud
                     to
                     your
                     Honours
                     for
                     a
                     settling
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Word
                     .
                     From
                     the
                     want
                     of
                     this
                     it
                     is
                     ,
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     name
                     of
                     the
                     most
                     High
                     God
                     is
                     blasphemed
                     ,
                     his
                     precious
                     truths
                     corrupted
                     ,
                     his
                     Word
                     despised
                     ,
                     his
                     Ministers
                     discouraged
                     ,
                     his
                     Ordinances
                     vilified
                     .
                     Hence
                     it
                     is
                     ,
                     that
                     Schisme
                     ,
                     Heresie
                     ,
                     Ignorance
                     ,
                     Prophanenesse
                     ,
                     and
                     Atheisme
                     ,
                     flow
                     in
                     upon
                     us
                     ,
                     Seducers
                     multiply
                     ,
                     grow
                     daring
                     and
                     insolent
                     ,
                     pernicious
                     Bookes
                     poyson
                     many
                     souls
                     ,
                     ●●ety
                     and
                     learning
                     decay
                     apace
                     ,
                     very
                     many
                     Congregations
                     ly
                     waste
                     without
                     Pastours
                     ,
                     the
                     Sacrament
                     of
                     Baptisme
                     by
                     many
                     neglected
                     ,
                     and
                     by
                     many
                     re-iterated
                     ,
                     the
                     Lords
                     Supper
                     generally
                     dis-used
                     or
                     exceedingly
                     prophaned
                     ,
                     confusion
                     and
                     ruine
                     threatning
                     us
                     in
                     all
                     our
                     Quarters
                     .
                  
                   
                     In
                     all
                     humility
                     therefore
                     acknowledging
                     your
                     unwearied
                     labours
                     for
                     the
                     publique
                     good
                     ,
                     your
                     successefull
                     endeavours
                     for
                     saving
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     your
                     hopefull
                     beginnings
                     of
                     a
                     blessed
                     Reformation
                     ;
                     we
                     out
                     of
                     conscience
                     and
                     in
                     tender
                     regard
                     to
                     the
                     glory
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     salvation
                     of
                     our
                     people
                     ,
                     beseech
                     your
                     Honours
                     ,
                     That
                     a
                     forme
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     example
                     
                     of
                     the
                     best
                     Reformed
                     Churches
                     ,
                     may
                     with
                     all
                     possible
                     speede
                     be
                     perfected
                     ,
                     and
                     confirmed
                     by
                     your
                     civill
                     sanction
                     ;
                     that
                     Schismaticks
                     ,
                     Hereticks
                     ,
                     seducing
                     Teachers
                     ,
                     and
                     soul-subverting
                     Books
                     ,
                     be
                     effectually
                     suppressed
                     ;
                     That
                     further
                     care
                     may
                     be
                     had
                     of
                     Ordination
                     for
                     a
                     supply
                     of
                     able
                     and
                     Orthodox
                     Ministers
                     ,
                     and
                     all
                     good
                     meanes
                     used
                     to
                     make
                     up
                     the
                     sad
                     breaches
                     in
                     this
                     our
                     Sion
                     .
                     So
                     shall
                     the
                     Church
                     of
                     God
                     be
                     setled
                     ,
                     your
                     hands
                     strengthened
                     ,
                     the
                     sacred
                     Covenant
                     performed
                     ,
                     our
                     feares
                     prevented
                     ,
                     the
                     Judgements
                     of
                     God
                     diverted
                     .
                  
                   
                     And
                     your
                     Petitioners
                     shall
                     ever
                     pray
                     ,
                     &c.
                     
                  
                
                 
                   
                     The
                     Lords
                     Answer
                     to
                     the
                     said
                     Petition
                     .
                  
                   
                     THe
                     Lords
                     are
                     glad
                     to
                     finde
                     this
                     zeale
                     and
                     care
                     in
                     the
                     Ministery
                     of
                     the
                     Counties
                     of
                     Suffolk
                     and
                     Essex
                     ,
                     for
                     the
                     preventing
                     the
                     further
                     increase
                     of
                     Heresie
                     and
                     Profanenesse
                     ,
                     and
                     for
                     the
                     promoting
                     a
                     growth
                     in
                     the
                     power
                     of
                     godlinesse
                     .
                     The
                     Lords
                     desire
                     you
                     to
                     continue
                     still
                     in
                     your
                     endeavours
                     therein
                     ,
                     and
                     they
                     will
                     not
                     be
                     wanting
                     to
                     give
                     you
                     all
                     encouragement
                     .
                     They
                     have
                     commanded
                     me
                     to
                     give
                     you
                     thanks
                     for
                     your
                     expressions
                     of
                     your
                     good
                     affections
                     to
                     the
                     Parliament
                     and
                     this
                     Cause
                     ,
                     and
                     do
                     assure
                     you
                     that
                     they
                     will
                     improve
                     their
                     power
                     for
                     the
                     suppressing
                     of
                     Errour
                     ,
                     Heresie
                     ,
                     seducing
                     Teachers
                     ,
                     and
                     soul-subverting
                     Booke
                     ,
                     and
                     likewise
                     for
                     the
                     setling
                     of
                     Church
                     Government
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     example
                     of
                     the
                     best
                     reformed
                     Churches
                     ,
                     to
                     which
                     they
                     hold
                     themselves
                     obliged
                     by
                     their
                     solemne
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     their
                     Lordships
                     have
                     appointed
                     that
                     their
                     Petition
                     with
                     this
                     answer
                     shall
                     be
                     printed
                     and
                     published
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       John
                       Brown
                       Cler.
                       Parliamentorum
                       .
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                     The
                     Answer
                     of
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Commons
                     to
                     the
                     Minister
                     Petition
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       
                         Die
                         Mercurii
                         27.
                         
                         Maii.
                         1646.
                         
                      
                    
                  
                   
                     THe
                     House
                     being
                     informed
                     that
                     divers
                     Ministers
                     of
                     the
                     Counties
                     of
                     folke
                     and
                     Essex
                     were
                     at
                     the
                     doore
                     ,
                     they
                     were
                     called
                     in
                     ,
                     and
                     presented
                     to
                     the
                     House
                     a
                     Petition
                     ,
                     intituled
                     ,
                     
                       The
                       humble
                       Petition
                       of
                       the
                       Ministers
                       of
                    
                     Suffolke
                     and
                     Essex
                     ,
                     the
                     which
                     was
                     read
                     .
                  
                   
                   
                     The
                     Ministers
                     were
                     againe
                     called
                     in
                     ,
                     and
                     Master
                     Speaker
                     by
                     command
                     of
                     the
                     House
                     acquainted
                     them
                     ,
                     That
                     most
                     of
                     the
                     particular
                     desires
                     of
                     their
                     Petition
                     are
                     now
                     under
                     consideration
                     ,
                     and
                     they
                     hope
                     will
                     be
                     brought
                     to
                     a
                     settlement
                     speedily
                     :
                     That
                     the
                     House
                     is
                     very
                     sensible
                     ,
                     that
                     through
                     some
                     intervening
                     obstructions
                     the
                     Church-Government
                     hath
                     not
                     beene
                     so
                     fully
                     settled
                     as
                     they
                     desire
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     they
                     give
                     them
                     thankes
                     for
                     their
                     good
                     affections
                     ,
                     and
                     desire
                     them
                     to
                     put
                     all
                     Ordinances
                     in
                     execution
                     concerning
                     Church-Government
                     as
                     lye
                     within
                     their
                     power
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       H.
                       Elsynge
                       Cler.
                       Parl.
                       D.
                       Com.
                       
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           This
           speciall
           act
           also
           of
           Divine
           providence
           so
           oportunely
           bringing
           in
           these
           
             Ministers
             Petition
          
           ,
           much
           to
           the
           very
           same
           effect
           as
           the
           
             Cities
             Remonstrance
          
           was
           ,
           and
           full
           of
           much
           piety
           and
           zeale
           for
           God
           and
           his
           
             Great
             Cause
          
           the
           present
           miserably
           distracted
           and
           distorted
           Church
           by
           abhominable
           Errours
           and
           Scismes
           ,
           I
           could
           not
           but
           most
           gratefully
           and
           gladly
           record
           in
           these
           our
           Parliamentarie-Annals
           ,
           as
           no
           small
           mercie
           of
           the
           Lord
           unto
           us
           and
           worthy
           to
           be
           taken
           notice
           of
           to
           the
           glory
           of
           God
           and
           honour
           of
           those
           two
           most
           worthily
           to
           be
           honoured
           Counties
           .
        
         
           
           And
           about
           the
           third
           of
           
           June,1646
           .
           We
           were
           certainely
           informed
           of
           the
           taking
           of
           Salcomb-Regis
           which
           was
           surrendred
           to
           Colonell
           Welden
           ;
           and
           also
           that
           Bostol-house
           a
           most
           pestilent
           and
           pernicious
           Garrison
           of
           the
           Enemies
           ,
           was
           also
           yeeled
           up
           unto
           the
           power
           and
           possession
           of
           the
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           And
           upon
           the
           4.
           of
           June
           ,
           it
           pleased
           the
           Lord
           to
           put
           into
           the
           hearts
           of
           our
           most
           worthy
           
             Parliamentarie
             worthies
          
           to
           set
           forth
           an
           
             
             Ordinance
             of
             Parliament
          
           for
           the
           settlement
           of
           that
           great
           scruple
           and
           Question
           among
           Gods
           people
           as
           touching
           the
           point
           of
           worthy
           or
           unworthy
           Communicants
           at
           the
           
             Sacrament
             of
             the
             Lords
             Supper
          
           ;
           and
           for
           the
           more
           full
           and
           certaine
           establishment
           of
           the
           
             Presbyterian
             Church
             Government
          
           ;
           a
           mercie
           long
           and
           most
           earnestly
           desired
           by
           all
           ,
           except
           our
           most
           pernicious
           and
           disorderly
           Se●●aries
           and
           Libertines
           :
           And
           the
           Ordinance
           to
           continue
           thus
           for
           the
           space
           of
           three
           yeares
           .
        
         
           And
           whereas
           I
           gave
           a
           hint
           or
           touch
           before
           ,
           of
           our
           Cause
           of
           jealousie
           that
           the
           Kings
           putting
           himselfe
           into
           the
           hands
           of
           our
           loving
           and
           loyall
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           and
           his
           writting
           of
           faire
           and
           smoth
           Letters
           was
           not
           so
           Cordiall
           as
           we
           did
           and
           could
           have
           desired
           (
           how
           ever
           we
           trust
           and
           pray
           the
           Lord
           who
           hath
           the
           hearts
           of
           Kings
           in
           his
           hands
           and
           can
           turne
           them
           as
           the
           Rivers
           of
           water
           ,
           May
           and
           will
           in
           his
           good
           time
           heare
           the
           
           prayers
           of
           his
           people
           therein
           also
           )
           I
           shall
           here
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           notable
           Demonstration
           that
           our
           said
           jelousie
           was
           not
           groundlesse
           ,
           as
           may
           too
           evidently
           appeare
           ,
           by
           this
           ensuing
           Letter
           of
           his
           Majesties
           (
           if
           it
           were
           his
           Majesties
           owne
           act
           whereof
           there
           is
           some
           uncertai●●ty
           it
           being
           assured
           that
           his
           Majestie
           disclaimed
           it
           ,
           and
           so
           t
           is
           hoped
           it
           was
           not
           his
           ,
           but
           that
           most
           wicked
           Agents
           ,
           Secretarie
           Nicholases
           )
           sent
           to
           the
           
             
               Marq
            
             
               Marquis
            
          
           of
           Ormond
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           a
           little
           before
           he
           departed
           from
           Oxford
           ,
           which
           shewed
           his
           still
           hollow
           and
           unholy
           heart
           to
           plot
           and
           foment
           new
           inlargements
           of
           our
           bloody
           broyles
           and
           Civill
           warres
           ,
           which
           Letter
           being
           sent
           by
           Ormond
           to
           that
           loyall
           and
           brave
           Commander
           in
           Armes
           
             Major
             Generall
             Monroe
          
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           and
           by
           him
           to
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           the
           Parliament
           of
           Scotland
           by
           Sir
           
             Robert
             King
          
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           it
           verbatim
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           printed
           and
           published
           by
           order
           of
           Parliament
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 CHARLES
                 REX
                 .
              
            
             
               RIght
               trust
               and
               entirely
               beloved
               Cousins
               and
               Concellors
               ,
               We
               greet
               you
               well
               ,
               having
               used
               all
               possible
               and
               honorable
               meanes
               ,
               by
               sending
               many
               gracious
               Messages
               to
               the
               two
               Houses
               of
               Parliament
               ,
               wherein
               wee
               have
               offered
               them
               all
               they
               have
               heretofore
               desired
               ,
               few
               or
               none
               will
               believe
               this
               that
               have
               had
               any
               knowledge
               of
               the
               Parliaments
               just
               desires
               ,
               and
               what
               the
               answers
               have
               beene
               to
               them
               ,
               )
               and
               desire
               from
               them
               nothing
               but
               what
               they
               themselves
               (
               since
               these
               unhappy
               wars
               )
               have
               offered
               ,
               to
               procure
               Our
               Personall
               Treaty
               with
               them
               ,
               for
               a
               safe
               and
               well
               grounded
               Peace
               ,
               and
               having
               in
               stead
               of
               a
               dutifull
               and
               peaceable
               returne
               to
               Our
               said
               Messages
               ,
               received
               in
               stead
               thereof
               either
               no
               answer
               at
               all
               ,
               or
               such
               as
               argues
               nothing
               will
               satisfie
               them
               ,
               but
               the
               ruine
               not
               only
               of
               Vs
               ,
               Our
               Posterity
               and
               Friends
               ,
               but
               even
               of
               Monarchy
               it selfe
               ;
               and
               having
               lately
               received
               very
               good
               security
               ,
               that
               We
               and
               all
               that
               doe
               or
               shall
               adhere
               to
               Vs
               ,
               shall
               be
               safe
               in
               Our
               Honors
               ,
               Persons
               and
               Conferences
               ,
               in
               the
               Scottish
               Army
               ,
               and
               that
               they
               shall
               really
               and
               effectually
               joyne
               with
               Vs
               ,
               and
               with
               such
               as
               will
               come
               in
               unto
               Vs
               and
               joyne
               with
               them
               ,
               for
               Our
               preservation
               ,
               and
               shall
               imploy
               their
               Armes
               ,
               and
               Forces
               to
               assist
               Vs
               to
               the
               procuring
               of
               a
               happy
               and
               well
               grounded
               Peace
               for
               the
               good
               of
               Vs
               and
               our
               Kingdomes
               ,
               in
               the
               recovery
               of
               Our
               just
               Right
               :
               We
               have
               resolved
               to
               put
               our selves
               to
               the
               hazard
               of
               passing
               into
               the
               Scots
               Armie
               now
               lying
               before
               Newarke
               ,
               and
               if
               it
               shall
               please
               God
               that
               We
               come
               safe
               thither
               ,
               We
               are
               resolved
               to
               use
               our
               best
               endeavors
               with
               their
               assistance
               ,
               and
               with
               the
               conjunction
               of
               the
               Forces
               under
               the
               Marquesse
               of
               
               Montrosse
               ,
               and
               such
               of
               Our
               well
               affected
               Subjects
               of
               England
               as
               shall
               rise
               for
               Vs
               ,
               to
               procure
               if
               it
               may
               be
               an
               honorable
               and
               speedy
               Peace
               ,
               and
               those
               who
               hitherto
               refused
               to
               give
               eare
               to
               any
               means
               tending
               therunto
               ,
               of
               which
               Our
               resolution
               We
               held
               it
               necessary
               to
               give
               you
               this
               advertisement
               ,
               as
               well
               to
               satisfie
               you
               and
               all
               Our
               Counsell
               and
               Loyall
               Subjects
               with
               you
               (
               to
               whom
               We
               will
               that
               you
               communicate
               these
               Our
               Letters
               (
               that
               failling
               in
               Our
               earnest
               and
               sincere
               endeavors
               by
               Treaty
               to
               put
               an
               end
               to
               the
               miseries
               of
               these
               Kingdomes
               ;
               We
               esteemed
               Our selfe
               obliged
               to
               leave
               no
               probable
               expedition
               unattempted
               to
               preserve
               Our
               Crowne
               and
               Friends
               from
               the
               usurpation
               and
               tyranny
               of
               those
               whose
               actions
               declare
               so
               manifestly
               their
               Designe
               to
               overthrow
               the
               Lawes
               and
               happy
               established
               Government
               of
               this
               Kingdome
               .
               And
               now
               We
               have
               made
               knowne
               to
               you
               Our
               Resolvtion
               ,
               We
               recommend
               to
               your
               speciall
               care
               the
               disposing
               and
               managing
               of
               Our
               affaires
               on
               that
               side
               as
               you
               shall
               conceive
               most
               for
               Our
               Honor
               and
               service
               ,
               being
               confident
               the
               course
               We
               have
               taken
               (
               though
               with
               some
               hazard
               to
               Our
               Person
               )
               will
               have
               a
               good
               influence
               on
               that
               Our
               Kingdom
               and
               defer
               ,
               if
               not
               altogether
               prevent
               the
               Rebels
               (
               
                 meaning
                 the
                 Parliament
              
               )
               transporting
               of
               Forces
               from
               them
               into
               that
               Kingdome
               .
               And
               We
               desire
               you
               to
               satisfie
               all
               Our
               well
               affected
               Subjects
               on
               that
               side
               ,
               of
               Our
               Princely
               care
               of
               them
               ,
               whereof
               they
               shall
               receive
               the
               effect
               as
               soone
               as
               God
               shall
               enable
               Vs
               .
            
             
               We
               desire
               you
               to
               use
               some
               meanes
               to
               let
               Vs
               and
               Our
               Councell
               at
               Oxon
               here
               frequently
               from
               you
               ,
               and
               of
               your
               actions
               and
               conditions
               there
               ;
               and
               so
               God
               prosper
               your
               Loyall
               Endeavors
               .
            
             
               
                 
                   SATURDAY
                   ,
                   June
                   6.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Thus
           have
           you
           seene
           the
           Kings
           Letter
           full
           indeede
           ,
           of
           much
           evill
           ,
           and
           Demonstration
           of
           no
           change
           of
           heart
           from
           his
           former
           bloody
           ,
           cruell
           and
           unkingly
           practises
           of
           the
           ruine
           of
           himselfe
           and
           his
           Kingdomes
           ,
           as
           much
           in
           as
           him
           lay
           ,
           if
           indeede
           ,
           it
           were
           his
           owne
           act
           ,
           as
           it
           was
           too
           strongly
           presumed
           to
           be
           :
           upon
           which
           many
           jelousies
           being
           raised
           and
           founded
           against
           our
           Loyall
           brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ;
           they
           therefore
           in
           vindication
           of
           their
           owne
           integritie
           presented
           a
           Declaration
           to
           the
           
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
          
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           
             Commissioners
             of
             Scotland
          
           ,
           which
           was
           read
           accordingly
           ,
           and
           which
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           ,
           for
           the
           Readers
           better
           content
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     For
                     the
                     Right
                     Honourable
                     the
                     Speaker
                     of
                     the
                     House
                     of
                     Peers
                     ,
                     pro
                     tempore
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       Right
                       Honourable
                       :
                    
                  
                   
                     THis
                     inclosed
                     paper
                     having
                     very
                     lately
                     come
                     to
                     our
                     hands
                     ,
                     which
                     although
                     it
                     hath
                     not
                     so
                     much
                     as
                     colour
                     enough
                     to
                     deceive
                     ,
                     yet
                     neverthelesse
                     as
                     Generall
                     Major
                     Monro
                     ,
                     in
                     testimony
                     of
                     his
                     integrity
                     ,
                     did
                     communicate
                     the
                     thing
                     to
                     the
                     Commissioners
                     of
                     Parliament
                     in
                     Vlster
                     ,
                     so
                     we
                     for
                     preventing
                     mistakes
                     (
                     many
                     Copies
                     of
                     the
                     same
                     thing
                     being
                     spred
                     among
                     the
                     people
                     )
                     have
                     thought
                     good
                     to
                     communicate
                     the
                     same
                     to
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     ,
                     with
                     our
                     sense
                     upon
                     it
                     ,
                     that
                     by
                     their
                     wisdome
                     and
                     reciprocall
                     care
                     ,
                     a
                     right
                     understanding
                     in
                     all
                     things
                     may
                     still
                     be
                     preserved
                     between
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     .
                     Whether
                     any
                     such
                     Letter
                     was
                     signed
                     by
                     the
                     King
                     at
                     Oxford
                     ,
                     or
                     whether
                     it
                     was
                     invented
                     of
                     purpose
                     to
                     support
                     a
                     declining
                     party
                     ,
                     we
                     do
                     not
                     know
                     ;
                     what
                     may
                     concerne
                     the
                     King
                     in
                     it
                     ,
                     we
                     leave
                     to
                     himself
                     ,
                     who
                     ,
                     as
                     he
                     hath
                     since
                     the
                     date
                     of
                     that
                     paper
                     expressed
                     contrary
                     intentions
                     and
                     resolutions
                     in
                     his
                     Messages
                     to
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     so
                     he
                     can
                     best
                     tell
                     what
                     he
                     wrote
                     at
                     that
                     time
                     ,
                     we
                     are
                     onely
                     to
                     speake
                     to
                     the
                     matter
                     of
                     the
                     paper
                     which
                     cometh
                     from
                     the
                     hand
                     of
                     Secretary
                     Nicholas
                     ,
                     unto
                     whose
                     informations
                     what
                     credit
                     ought
                     to
                     be
                     given
                     the
                     Houses
                     very
                     well
                     know
                     ,
                     It
                     doth
                     consist
                     in
                     our
                     perfect
                     knowledge
                     and
                     (
                     we
                     declare
                     it
                     with
                     as
                     much
                     confidence
                     as
                     ever
                     we
                     did
                     or
                     can
                     do
                     any
                     thing
                     )
                     that
                     the
                     matter
                     of
                     the
                     paper
                     ,
                     so
                     farre
                     as
                     concerneth
                     any
                     assurance
                     or
                     capitulation
                     for
                     joyning
                     of
                     Forces
                     ,
                     or
                     for
                     combining
                     against
                     the
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     or
                     any
                     other
                     private
                     or
                     publike
                     agreement
                     whatsoever
                     ,
                     between
                     the
                     King
                     upon
                     the
                     one
                     part
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Kingdom
                     of
                     Scotland
                     their
                     Army
                     ,
                     or
                     any
                     in
                     their
                     name
                     ,
                     and
                     having
                     power
                     from
                     them
                     ,
                     upon
                     the
                     other
                     part
                     ,
                     is
                     a
                     most
                     damnable
                     untruth
                     .
                     We
                     shall
                     not
                     need
                     to
                     expresse
                     how
                     improbable
                     it
                     is
                     ,
                     if
                     there
                     had
                     been
                     any
                     such
                     agreement
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     King
                     about
                     the
                     same
                     time
                     should
                     have
                     sent
                     a
                     Message
                     to
                     both
                     Houses
                     ,
                     offering
                     to
                     come
                     to
                     London
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     follow
                     their
                     advice
                     in
                     all
                     things
                     ,
                     without
                     offering
                     any
                     satisfaction
                     to
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     before
                     he
                     received
                     the
                     answer
                     of
                     the
                     Houses
                     he
                     should
                     write
                     such
                     a
                     Letter
                     to
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     and
                     give
                     order
                     to
                     make
                     it
                     knowne
                     ,
                     not
                     onely
                     to
                     his
                     Privie
                     Councell
                     ,
                     but
                     to
                     his
                     other
                     Subjects
                     of
                     that
                     Kingdome
                     .
                     Nor
                     will
                     
                     we
                     insist
                     how
                     improbable
                     it
                     is
                     that
                     the
                     King
                     should
                     make
                     this
                     knowne
                     to
                     the
                     Marquesse
                     of
                     Ormond
                     ,
                     and
                     neglect
                     to
                     acquaint
                     the
                     late
                     Earle
                     of
                     Montrosse
                     ,
                     who
                     had
                     been
                     much
                     more
                     concerned
                     ,
                     and
                     who
                     would
                     ,
                     no
                     doubt
                     ,
                     if
                     he
                     had
                     knowne
                     any
                     such
                     thing
                     ,
                     have
                     communicated
                     the
                     same
                     to
                     Generall
                     Major
                     Middleton
                     ,
                     and
                     prevented
                     the
                     defeating
                     of
                     himself
                     ,
                     his
                     associates
                     and
                     forces
                     ,
                     about
                     the
                     middle
                     of
                     May
                     ,
                     after
                     the
                     King
                     was
                     with
                     the
                     Scottish
                     Armie
                     .
                     Nor
                     how
                     unlikely
                     it
                     is
                     that
                     he
                     who
                     is
                     for
                     the
                     time
                     Commander
                     in
                     chiefe
                     for
                     the
                     Scottish
                     forces
                     in
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     should
                     be
                     for
                     the
                     space
                     of
                     seven
                     or
                     eight
                     weeks
                     totally
                     ignorant
                     of
                     any
                     such
                     agreement
                     ,
                     or
                     if
                     he
                     had
                     known
                     any
                     such
                     thing
                     ,
                     that
                     he
                     would
                     have
                     communicated
                     it
                     to
                     the
                     Commissioners
                     of
                     the
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     and
                     immediately
                     marched
                     himself
                     to
                     the
                     fields
                     against
                     the
                     Enemy
                     .
                     Nor
                     shall
                     we
                     need
                     to
                     call
                     to
                     minde
                     the
                     expressions
                     in
                     the
                     Lord
                     Digbies
                     intercepted
                     Letters
                     ,
                     which
                     gave
                     our
                     Nation
                     the
                     character
                     of
                     such
                     as
                     could
                     not
                     be
                     gained
                     to
                     that
                     side
                     ,
                     no
                     not
                     after
                     all
                     applications
                     used
                     .
                     There
                     are
                     other
                     more
                     sure
                     ,
                     and
                     more
                     publike
                     Testimonies
                     since
                     the
                     date
                     of
                     that
                     lying
                     Paper
                     ,
                     which
                     make
                     the
                     falsehood
                     of
                     it
                     more
                     than
                     palpable
                     ,
                     as
                     if
                     divine
                     providence
                     had
                     purposely
                     ordered
                     all
                     the
                     late
                     actions
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     and
                     of
                     their
                     Forces
                     ,
                     both
                     before
                     and
                     since
                     the
                     third
                     of
                     April
                     ,
                     to
                     be
                     so
                     many
                     reall
                     confutations
                     of
                     that
                     groundlesse
                     invention
                     :
                     Wee
                     meane
                     ,
                     severall
                     late
                     fights
                     with
                     the
                     Rebels
                     under
                     the
                     late
                     Earle
                     of
                     Montrosse
                     and
                     
                       Allaster
                       Mac
                       Donald
                    
                     ;
                     the
                     delivery
                     of
                     Newark
                     ,
                     the
                     restraining
                     and
                     debarring
                     of
                     Delinquents
                     and
                     Malignants
                     from
                     the
                     Kings
                     Person
                     ,
                     and
                     from
                     our
                     Army
                     ,
                     the
                     late
                     publike
                     Declarations
                     of
                     the
                     Church
                     and
                     State
                     of
                     Scotland
                     in
                     the
                     beginning
                     of
                     April
                     ,
                     as
                     likewise
                     of
                     the
                     Generall
                     and
                     Committee
                     with
                     the
                     Army
                     ,
                     agreed
                     upon
                     about
                     the
                     end
                     of
                     Aprill
                     ,
                     and
                     published
                     the
                     15
                     of
                     May
                     in
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     against
                     a
                     Band
                     of
                     the
                     Earle
                     of
                     Seaforth
                     and
                     his
                     Associates
                     ;
                     As
                     for
                     other
                     reasons
                     ,
                     so
                     especially
                     for
                     this
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     said
                     Band
                     did
                     tend
                     to
                     the
                     weakning
                     of
                     the
                     confidence
                     and
                     Union
                     between
                     the
                     two
                     Kingdomes
                     firmly
                     joyned
                     and
                     mutually
                     engaged
                     for
                     assistance
                     to
                     each
                     other
                     in
                     this
                     Cause
                     ,
                     as
                     may
                     appear
                     more
                     fully
                     by
                     the
                     Declarations
                     herewith
                     presented
                     .
                     Nor
                     can
                     we
                     passe
                     the
                     Paper
                     delivered
                     to
                     the
                     King
                     by
                     the
                     Committee
                     of
                     Estates
                     upon
                     the
                     15
                     of
                     May
                     last
                     ,
                     that
                     if
                     His
                     Majestie
                     should
                     delay
                     to
                     go
                     about
                     the
                     readiest
                     waies
                     and
                     meanes
                     to
                     satisfie
                     both
                     his
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     they
                     would
                     be
                     necessitated
                     for
                     their
                     own
                     exoneration
                     to
                     acquaint
                     the
                     Committee
                     of
                     both
                     Kingdoms
                     at
                     London
                     ,
                     that
                     a
                     course
                     might
                     be
                     
                     taken
                     by
                     joynt
                     advice
                     of
                     both
                     Kingdoms
                     ,
                     for
                     attaining
                     the
                     just
                     ends
                     expressed
                     in
                     the
                     Solemne
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     .
                     We
                     shall
                     say
                     no
                     more
                     of
                     this
                     particular
                     ,
                     God
                     hath
                     his
                     owne
                     time
                     to
                     make
                     manifest
                     ,
                     who
                     have
                     dealt
                     sincerely
                     ,
                     and
                     who
                     falsely
                     ;
                     and
                     as
                     our
                     Nation
                     did
                     refuse
                     to
                     joyne
                     with
                     the
                     Enemies
                     Forces
                     when
                     they
                     were
                     strongest
                     ,
                     and
                     did
                     joyn
                     with
                     our
                     Brethren
                     of
                     England
                     in
                     their
                     weakest
                     and
                     most
                     necessitous
                     condition
                     ,
                     so
                     we
                     shall
                     never
                     look
                     for
                     a
                     blessing
                     from
                     God
                     upon
                     either
                     Nation
                     longer
                     than
                     they
                     continue
                     faithfull
                     to
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     to
                     each
                     other
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Covenant
                     and
                     Treaty
                     .
                     And
                     we
                     do
                     confidently
                     expect
                     from
                     the
                     wisdome
                     and
                     Justice
                     of
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     ,
                     that
                     this
                     and
                     such
                     like
                     Papers
                     shall
                     finde
                     no
                     more
                     credit
                     here
                     ,
                     than
                     Papers
                     and
                     Declarations
                     against
                     themselves
                     did
                     formerly
                     finde
                     in
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     Declarations
                     and
                     publique
                     Papers
                     from
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     or
                     their
                     Committees
                     or
                     Commissioners
                     ,
                     shall
                     have
                     such
                     acceptation
                     with
                     both
                     Houses
                     ,
                     as
                     they
                     desire
                     Declarations
                     from
                     themselves
                     ,
                     or
                     Papers
                     from
                     any
                     in
                     their
                     Name
                     ,
                     may
                     have
                     with
                     their
                     Brethren
                     of
                     Scotland
                     .
                     Nor
                     do
                     we
                     doubt
                     but
                     God
                     will
                     dissipate
                     all
                     these
                     clouds
                     of
                     calumnies
                     and
                     mis-understandings
                     endeavoured
                     thereby
                     ,
                     and
                     will
                     give
                     such
                     a
                     frame
                     of
                     spirit
                     to
                     both
                     Nations
                     ,
                     as
                     may
                     continue
                     them
                     in
                     a
                     brotherly
                     accord
                     and
                     mutuall
                     confidence
                     for
                     the
                     good
                     both
                     of
                     this
                     ,
                     and
                     of
                     the
                     succeeding
                     Generations
                     ,
                     which
                     hath
                     been
                     ,
                     is
                     ,
                     and
                     shall
                     be
                     most
                     earnestly
                     wished
                     and
                     faithfully
                     endeavoured
                     by
                  
                   
                     
                       Your
                       very
                       affectionate
                       friends
                       ,
                       and
                       humble
                       servants
                       .
                       Lauderdaill
                       .
                       Johnston
                       .
                       Charles
                       Erskine
                       ,
                       Henry
                       Kennedie
                       .
                       Robert
                       Barnlay
                       .
                    
                     
                       Worcester
                       House
                       ,
                       
                         the
                         8.
                         of
                         June
                         ,
                         1646.
                         
                      
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                     
                       Die
                       Lunae
                       8
                       Junii
                       ,
                       1646.
                       
                    
                  
                   
                     Ordered
                     by
                     the
                     Lords
                     assembled
                     in
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     That
                     the
                     Letter
                     of
                     the
                     Commissioners
                     of
                     the
                     Parliament
                     of
                     Scotland
                     .
                     Dated
                     the
                     8
                     of
                     this
                     instant
                     June
                     ,
                     1646.
                     shall
                     be
                     forthwith
                     printed
                     and
                     published
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       Jo.
                       Browne
                       Cleric
                       .
                    
                     Parliamentorum
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           because
           there
           were
           many
           suspicions
           and
           jealousies
           loved
           and
           fomented
           in
           the
           hearts
           ,
           and
           uttered
           too
           frequently
           by
           the
           tongues
           of
           many
           ill
           affected
           ones
           to
           our
           faire
           loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           
           Scotland
           ,
           That
           they
           would
           not
           easily
           be
           got
           out
           of
           the
           Kingddome
           of
           England
           ,
           no
           not
           when
           our
           warres
           were
           quite
           ended
           and
           we
           had
           no
           more
           need
           of
           them
           among
           us
           ,
           as
           some
           ,
           yea
           many
           of
           them
           maliciously
           took
           upon
           them
           to
           conceive
           ,
           and
           spatter
           abroad
           with
           their
           base
           and
           busie
           tongues
           ;
           I
           have
           therefore
           also
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           another
           Letter
           or
           Declaration
           ,
           inclosed
           in
           the
           foresaid
           Letter
           or
           Declaration
           to
           the
           Lords
           in
           Parliament
           ,
           by
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           the
           Parliament
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           as
           was
           forementioned
           ,
           which
           I
           conceive
           may
           and
           will
           give
           faire
           and
           full
           satisfaction
           ,
           touching
           that
           suspition
           also
           ,
           to
           those
           that
           are
           not
           too
           much
           byassed
           with
           prejudice
           and
           partiallity
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   IT
                   is
                   not
                   light
                   but
                   grievous
                   to
                   us
                   to
                   heare
                   of
                   any
                   disorders
                   at
                   all
                   committed
                   by
                   any
                   person
                   in
                   that
                   Army
                   (
                   how
                   great
                   soever
                   the
                   necessities
                   be
                   unto
                   which
                   they
                   are
                   redacted
                   ,
                   or
                   that
                   our
                   Army
                   should
                   be
                   any
                   longer
                   burthensome
                   to
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   .
                   And
                   we
                   do
                   in
                   the
                   Name
                   of
                   that
                   Kingdome
                   and
                   Army
                   declare
                   and
                   assure
                   ,
                   That
                   as
                   they
                   came
                   into
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   upon
                   an
                   earnest
                   invitation
                   from
                   both
                   Houses
                   of
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   and
                   for
                   the
                   ends
                   expressed
                   in
                   the
                   Covenant
                   and
                   Treaty
                   ,
                   and
                   Declaration
                   of
                   both
                   Kingdoms
                   ,
                   (
                   the
                   close
                   whereof
                   doth
                   expresse
                   the
                   resolution
                   of
                   both
                   to
                   have
                   Truth
                   and
                   Peace
                   setled
                   upon
                   a
                   firme
                   Foundation
                   before
                   their
                   laying
                   down
                   of
                   Arms
                   )
                   so
                   their
                   continuance
                   neither
                   is
                   nor
                   shall
                   be
                   made
                   use
                   of
                   to
                   the
                   least
                   encroachment
                   upon
                   the
                   Government
                   of
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   ;
                   nor
                   to
                   any
                   other
                   ends
                   besides
                   those
                   expressed
                   in
                   the
                   Covenant
                   and
                   Treaty
                   :
                   And
                   how
                   soon
                   soever
                   Religion
                   and
                   Peace
                   shall
                   be
                   setled
                   accordingly
                   ,
                   our
                   Army
                   and
                   Garrisons
                   shall
                   forthwith
                   remove
                   out
                   of
                   this
                   Kingdome
                   .
                   And
                   these
                   things
                   we
                   shall
                   wish
                   may
                   be
                   speedily
                   done
                   ,
                   and
                   that
                   the
                   Propositions
                   for
                   a
                   safe
                   and
                   well
                   grounded
                   Peace
                   which
                   did
                   for
                   a
                   very
                   short
                   time
                   remaine
                   in
                   our
                   ●ands
                   )
                   may
                   now
                   after
                   so
                   long
                   expectation
                   ,
                   be
                   sent
                   to
                   the
                   King
                   ,
                   that
                   upon
                   his
                   Royall
                   consent
                   to
                   the
                   desires
                   of
                   his
                   People
                   for
                   setling
                   and
                   securing
                   of
                   Religion
                   and
                   Peace
                   ,
                   his
                   Majesty
                   may
                   returne
                   to
                   his
                   Parliament
                   ,
                   here
                   ,
                   all
                   Armies
                   may
                   be
                   disbanded
                   ,
                   the
                   heavie
                   pressures
                   of
                   the
                   Subjects
                   ended
                   ,
                   and
                   the
                   Kingdoms
                   may
                   remaine
                   in
                   a
                   firme
                   Peace
                   and
                   Vnion
                   to
                   all
                   Posterity
                   ,
                   according
                   to
                   the
                   Solemne
                   League
                   and
                   Covenant
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     3
                     June
                     1646.
                     
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           These
           most
           honest
           ,
           and
           (
           as
           I
           conceive
           )
           most
           abundantly
           satisfactory
           expressions
           and
           demonstrations
           of
           our
           honest
           and
           loyall
           Brethren
           ,
           besides
           all
           their
           former
           faithfull
           performances
           of
           all
           things
           promised
           and
           protested
           by
           them
           ,
           and
           exacted
           from
           them
           
           ever
           since
           the
           beginning
           of
           comming
           among
           us
           ,
           may
           ,
           me
           thinks
           give
           full
           content
           and
           assurance
           too
           ,
           to
           us
           all
           of
           their
           integrity
           and
           faithfull
           intentions
           to
           deal
           most
           honestly
           and
           uprightly
           with
           us
           in
           all
           things
           ;
           in
           the
           maine
           ,
           I
           meane
           ,
           especially
           ,
           notwithstanding
           the
           most
           shamelesse
           and
           gracelesse
           calumniating
           tongues
           and
           selfe-seeking
           ungodly
           intentions
           and
           Satanicall
           desire
           of
           seditious
           Spirits
           to
           make
           a
           most
           sad
           and
           scelerous
           fraction
           and
           Division
           betweene
           two
           such
           Brother-Nations
           as
           we
           are
           or
           ought
           to
           be
           :
           But
           let
           them
           take
           heed
           ,
           who
           ev●r
           they
           be
           least
           the
           severe
           and
           bitter
           curse
           of
           God
           fall
           not
           heavily
           on
           their
           heads
           and
           hearts
           too
           ,
           who
           thus
           dare
           play
           fast
           and
           loose
           with
           sacreed
           Covenants
           and
           endevour
           to
           separate
           (
           and
           that
           to
           a
           most
           bloody
           Division
           )
           those
           whom
           God
           hath
           so
           graciously
           conjoyned
           :
           for
           ,
           for
           my
           part
           ,
           I
           never
           reade
           or
           heard
           but
           that
           the
           Lord
           (
           the
           righteous
           judge
           ,
           to
           whom
           vengeance
           belongs
           )
           did
           first
           or
           last
           ,
           soone
           or
           late
           revenge
           most
           sadly
           and
           severely
           perfidious
           Covenant-breakers
           .
           But
           to
           proceed
           :
        
         
           
           About
           the
           8.
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           a
           Letter
           was
           read
           in
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           from
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairefax
          
           ,
           and
           therein
           Articles
           inclosed
           for
           the
           surrender
           of
           Bostol
           Garrison
           ,
           thereof
           I
           made
           briefe
           m●ntion
           onely
           before
           ;
           but
           now
           is
           most
           fully
           confirmed
           ;
           The
           Articles
           were
           to
           this
           effect
           :
           That
           the
           Governour
           ,
           Sir
           
             William
             Campion
          
           and
           all
           Officers
           in
           Commission
           should
           march
           away
           with
           their
           horse
           and
           armes
           ,
           and
           those
           that
           desired
           to
           goe
           beyond
           Sea
           should
           have
           passes
           ,
           and
           they
           that
           desired
           to
           make
           their
           compositions
           should
           be
           effectually
           recommended
           by
           the
           Generall
           to
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           that
           their
           fines
           should
           not
           exceede
           two
           yeares
           revenue
           ;
           the
           Common
           Souldiers
           to
           march
           away
           without
           armes
           to
           their
           owne
           homes
           .
           Hostages
           were
           given
           for
           performance
           of
           these
           conditions
           ,
           and
           the
           Garrison
           to
           be
           surrendred
           immediatly
           to
           our
           forces
           for
           the
           use
           of
           the
           King
           and
           Parliament
           .
        
         
           
           And
           upon
           the
           11.
           of
           June
           a
           Letter
           was
           brought
           to
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           with
           Articles
           of
           the
           surrender
           of
           
             Carnarvan
             Towne
             and
             Castle
          
           by
           Byron
           the
           Governour
           thereof
           to
           renowned
           Colonell
           Mitton
           and
           the
           House
           after
           the
           reading
           thereof
           considered
           of
           a
           Governour
           for
           the
           said
           Garrison
           ,
           and
           having
           experience
           of
           the
           integrity
           ,
           valour
           and
           fidelity
           of
           Colonell
           
             Thomas
             Glyn
          
           ,
           they
           nominated
           and
           appointed
           him
           Governour
           of
           the
           said
           
             Towne
             and
             Castle
          
           .
        
         
           Upon
           intelligence
           whereof
           the
           
             House
             of
             Commons
          
           ordered
           that
           thankes
           should
           be
           given
           in
           all
           Churches
           throughout
           London
           the
           
           next
           
             Lords
             day
          
           ,
           and
           likewise
           
             for
             Ludlow
             ,
             Dudley-Castle
          
           and
           Carnarvan
           .
        
         
           About
           the
           14.
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           we
           received
           certaine
           knowledge
           from
           
             New
             Castle
          
           of
           the
           Kings
           resolution
           to
           give
           speedie
           order
           for
           the
           surrendring
           
             of
             all
             the
             rest
          
           of
           his
           Garrisons
           ,
           which
           yet
           held
           out
           against
           the
           Parliament
           a
           Copie
           whereof
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           which
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     CHARLES
                     REX
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   HAving
                   resolved
                   to
                   comply
                   with
                   the
                   designes
                   of
                   the
                   Parliament
                   in
                   every
                   thing
                   that
                   may
                   be
                   for
                   the
                   good
                   of
                   the
                   Subjects
                   and
                   leave
                   no
                   meanes
                   unassayed
                   for
                   removing
                   of
                   differences
                   betwixt
                   us
                   ;
                   Therefore
                   we
                   have
                   thought
                   fit
                   ,
                   the
                   more
                   to
                   evidence
                   the
                   reality
                   of
                   our
                   intentions
                   of
                   settling
                   a
                   happie
                   and
                   firme
                   peace
                   ,
                   to
                   require
                   you
                   ,
                   upon
                   honourable
                   conditions
                   to
                   quit
                   those
                   
                     Townes
                     ,
                     Castles
                  
                   ,
                   and
                   Forts
                   intrusted
                   by
                   you
                   to
                   us
                   ,
                   and
                   to
                   disband
                   all
                   the
                   forces
                   under
                   your
                   severall
                   commands
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     New-Castle
                     
                       the
                       10.
                       
                       June
                       1646.
                       
                    
                  
                
                 
                   TO
                   our
                   trusty
                   and
                   welbeloved
                   Sir
                   
                     Thomas
                     Glemham
                  
                   ,
                   Sir
                   
                     Thomas
                     Tidsley
                  
                   ,
                   Colonell
                   
                     Henry
                     Washington
                  
                   ,
                   Colonell
                   
                     Thomas
                     Blague
                     ,
                     Governours
                  
                   of
                   our
                   Townes
                   and
                   Castles
                   of
                   
                     Oxford
                     ,
                     Worcester
                     ,
                     Litchfield
                  
                   ,
                   and
                   Wallingford
                   ;
                   and
                   all
                   other
                   Commanders
                   of
                   any
                   other
                   
                     Townes
                     ,
                     Castles
                  
                   ,
                   or
                   Forts
                   ,
                   within
                   the
                   Kingdome
                   of
                   England
                   or
                   Dominion
                   of
                   Wales
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           About
           the
           19.
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           the
           Parliament
           having
           had
           much
           and
           long
           debate
           about
           the
           Propositions
           to
           be
           sent
           to
           be
           signed
           by
           the
           King
           ,
           and
           especially
           about
           the
           settlement
           of
           the
           Militia
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           ,
           at
           last
           there
           was
           a
           happy
           Compliance
           of
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           about
           it
           ;
           And
           it
           was
           resolved
           upon
           the
           question
           ,
           That
           the
           Militia
           shall
           be
           in
           the
           power
           of
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           of
           Parliament
           for
           20.
           
           yeares
           ;
           and
           in
           case
           after
           20.
           yeares
           there
           be
           occasion
           to
           use
           Armes
           by
           any
           insurrection
           at
           home
           or
           forraigne
           invasion
           and
           the
           Lord●
           and
           Commons
           agree
           thereunto
           ,
           if
           the
           King
           will
           not
           concurre
           ,
           yet
           it
           shall
           be
           Lawfull
           for
           the
           Lords
           and
           Commons
           to
           proceede
           in
           that
           warre
           and
           exercise
           of
           that
           Militia
           for
           the
           safety
           and
           peace
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           :
           And
           immediately
           after
           this
           the
           Proposions
           were
           by
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           of
           Parliament
           sent
           to
           the
           Commissioners
           of
           Scotland
           for
           their
           assent
           and
           concurrence
           in
           them
           .
        
         
           And
           much
           about
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           there
           was
           aspeciall
           m●e●ing
           of
           the
           Divines
           of
           London
           and
           W●stminster
           and
           within
           the
           
             Lines
             of
             Communication
          
           ,
           at
           Zion-Colledge
           ,
           where
           three
           of
           them
           for
           all
           the
           rest
           ,
           
           spent
           5
           howers
           or
           there
           about
           in
           prayer
           to
           beg
           direction
           from
           
           God
           about
           the
           acting
           and
           putting
           in
           execution
           the
           
             Presbyterian
             Church-Government
          
           according
           to
           the
           late
           
             Ordinance
             of
             Parliament
          
           ,
           enabling
           and
           authorizing
           them
           thereunto
           ;
           And
           some
           that
           were
           present
           there
           and
           Members
           of
           that
           Assembly
           assured
           me
           that
           they
           never
           saw
           or
           heard
           of
           a
           more
           zealous
           and
           earnest
           seeking
           of
           the
           Lord
           ,
           and
           their
           prayers
           were
           uttered
           with
           such
           fervencie
           and
           burning
           zeale
           that
           very
           many
           there
           present
           were
           so
           extraordinarily
           ravisht
           in
           spirit
           ,
           as
           caused
           very
           many
           teares
           to
           be
           shed
           and
           deep
           and
           heartily
           sighs
           and
           groanes
           to
           be
           sent
           up
           to
           Heaven
           ;
           And
           this
           holy
           worke
           being
           ended
           ,
           they
           began
           to
           debate
           of
           the
           worke
           to
           be
           acted
           by
           them
           ,
           and
           though
           at
           first
           they
           excepted
           against
           some
           things
           in
           the
           Ordinance
           of
           Parliament
           ,
           yet
           at
           length
           by
           Gods
           speciall
           providence
           ,
           it
           was
           resolved
           with
           an
           unanimous
           consent
           ,
           yea
           ,
           
             Nemine
             Contradicente
          
           ,
           to
           put
           on
           the
           worke
           ,
           and
           rest
           upon
           God
           and
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           for
           the
           Composing
           of
           what
           was
           found
           wanting
           by
           practicall
           experience
           ;
           onely
           for
           the
           better
           satisfaction
           of
           their
           owne
           consciences
           therein
           and
           to
           shew
           forth
           to
           the
           whole
           Church
           of
           God
           ,
           as
           well
           abroad
           as
           at
           home
           ,
           their
           advised
           care
           therin
           ,
           they
           immediatly
           upon
           it
           resolved
           on
           certaine
           
             Considerable
             Causions
          
           ,
           on
           which
           they
           under
           tooke
           the
           work
           ,
           &
           printed
           and
           published
           them
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           to
           the
           view
           of
           the
           World.
           An
           excellent
           passage
           of
           prudence
           and
           providence
           ,
           in
           my
           poore
           judgement
           ,
           and
           worthie
           such
           a
           reverend
           and
           religious
           Assembly
           .
        
         
           
           And
           about
           the
           22.
           instant
           the
           House
           of
           Commons
           in
           Parliament
           taking
           into
           consideration
           a
           Letter
           from
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairefax
          
           ,
           and
           the
           Articles
           (
           which
           are
           extant
           at
           large
           in
           print
           ,
           and
           too
           large
           to
           be
           here
           inserted
           ,
           )
           for
           the
           Surrender
           of
           Oxford
           into
           the
           possession
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           having
           spent
           much
           time
           in
           debate
           thereof
           ,
           and
           being
           informed
           that
           one
           D●ll
           the
           Chaplaine
           of
           their
           Armie
           before
           Oxford
           ,
           who
           brought
           the
           Letter
           and
           Articles
           was
           at
           the
           doore
           ,
           the
           House
           thereupon
           ordered
           that
           he
           should
           be
           called
           in
           ,
           and
           gave
           him
           the
           summe
           of
           50.
           l.
           for
           his
           paines
           in
           the
           journey
           ;
           and
           that
           one
           
             Master
             Heath
          
           another
           messenger
           from
           his
           Excellency
           should
           have
           30
           l.
           for
           a
           gratuity
           ,
           for
           Letters
           which
           he
           brought
           about
           the
           said
           businesse
           ,
           and
           likewise
           20
           l.
           to
           one
           Master
           Thredder
           .
        
         
           
           They
           likewise
           considered
           (
           about
           the
           same
           time
           )
           of
           the
           reception
           and
           maintenance
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Yorke
           in
           Saint
           James
           with
           the
           Kings
           other
           two
           children
           ,
           and
           there
           to
           be
           provided
           for
           in
           an
           
           honourable
           and
           Princely
           way
           ,
           as
           those
           two
           of
           his
           Majesties
           children
           were
           .
           And
           about
           the
           25.
           instant
           came
           Letters
           from
           renowned
           and
           victorious
           Colonell
           Mitton
           from
           Carnarvan
           with
           Articles
           inclosed
           for
           the
           surrender
           of
           
             Beaumorris
             Towne
          
           and
           
             
             Castle
          
           ,
           a
           very
           strong
           Garrison
           in
           Wales
           which
           much
           annoyed
           the
           Countrie
           in
           those
           parts
           ,
           and
           the
           Houses
           after
           the
           reading
           thereof
           ordered
           that
           the
           said
           Colonell
           Mitton
           should
           be
           Governour
           of
           the
           said
           strong
           Towne
           and
           Castle
           ,
           and
           ordered
           that
           a
           Commission
           should
           be
           granted
           to
           him
           accordingly
           .
        
         
           And
           on
           Wednesday
           June
           25.
           the
           City
           &
           Garrison
           of
           Oxford
           was
           surrendred
           to
           his
           Excellency
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairefax
          
           according
           to
           the
           agreement
           .
           Many
           (
           we
           understood
           at
           that
           time
           )
           made
           doubt
           whether
           it
           were
           surrendred
           or
           no
           ,
           but
           we
           can
           assure
           them
           it
           for
           truth
           ,
           being
           an
           eye
           witnesse
           therof
           the
           manner
           briefly
           was
           thus
           .
           To
           passe
           by
           the
           severall
           quarters
           of
           our
           Army
           ,
           and
           the
           managing
           of
           the
           Line
           and
           works
           raised
           against
           Oxford
           ,
           
           a
           Guard
           was
           placed
           of
           severall
           Regiments
           of
           Foot
           and
           Horse
           from
           the
           entrance
           into
           Oxon
           ,
           at
           the
           East
           Port
           or
           Gate
           on
           both
           sides
           the
           way
           to
           Wheatly
           ,
           which
           way
           the
           Enemy
           were
           to
           march
           ;
           the
           surrender
           by
           the
           Articles
           should
           have
           been
           by
           ten
           of
           the
           clocke
           ,
           at
           which
           time
           some
           part
           of
           the
           Garrison
           marched
           forth
           and
           divers
           Coaches
           with
           Gentry
           ,
           and
           their
           Wives
           and
           many
           the
           day
           before
           with
           Carriages
           Bagge
           and
           Baggage
           ,
           but
           the
           maine
           body
           marched
           not
           forth
           untill
           about
           two
           in
           the
           afternoone
           on
           Wednesday
           ,
           at
           which
           time
           there
           fell
           a
           very
           bitter
           and
           violent
           storme
           of
           Raine
           which
           held
           for
           about
           an
           houre
           (
           some
           lesser
           showers
           we
           had
           besides
           likewise
           that
           day
           ,
           but
           suddenly
           after
           the
           Enemy
           were
           marched
           forth
           ,
           and
           ours
           about
           to
           enter
           Oxford
           the
           stormes
           ceased
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           day
           very
           cleare
           and
           faire
           ,
           and
           this
           by
           the
           way
           some
           doe
           observe
           as
           very
           remarkable
           .
           And
           also
           that
           there
           was
           the
           like
           stormy
           weather
           at
           the
           surrender
           of
           
             Leicester
             ,
             Bristol
          
           ,
           and
           Exeter
           ;
           about
           two
           of
           the
           (
           clocke
           as
           before
           )
           they
           marched
           forth
           both
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           with
           their
           Armes
           in
           very
           good
           order
           with
           bag
           and
           baggage
           ,
           both
           Officers
           and
           Souldiers
           generally
           demeaned
           themselves
           very
           civilly
           (
           except
           some
           few
           that
           were
           drunke
           )
           and
           as
           themselves
           say
           on
           our
           parts
           ,
           never
           were
           Articles
           more
           punctually
           observed
           than
           by
           us
           ,
           neither
           officer
           nor
           souldier
           offering
           them
           the
           least
           prejudice
           or
           used
           any
           reproachfull
           language
           to
           them
           ,
           as
           they
           marched
           ;
           that
           which
           many
           grieved
           to
           see
           ,
           was
           that
           there
           should
           be
           so
           many
           Irishmen
           and
           women
           amongst
           them
           ,
           such
           a
           company
           of
           
           women
           ,
           English
           Drabbes
           ,
           and
           Irish
           trulls
           as
           would
           have
           made
           a
           rotten
           Regiment
           ,
           these
           are
           those
           that
           used
           constantly
           to
           follow
           that
           Army
           ,
           and
           whose
           naughtinesse
           is
           so
           well
           known
           we
           neede
           not
           mention
           it
           ;
           the
           number
           that
           marched
           out
           were
           adjudged
           to
           be
           betweene
           3
           ,
           and
           4000.
           besides
           those
           that
           marched
           out
           before
           ,
           and
           many
           of
           the
           Gentry
           ,
           Clergy
           ,
           and
           some
           Commanders
           that
           stayed
           behind
           in
           Oxford
           by
           permission
           untill
           such
           time
           as
           they
           had
           Passes
           to
           go
           beyond
           Sea
           ,
           and
           some
           to
           their
           owne
           homes
           ;
           the
           Garrison
           in
           the
           whole
           (
           as
           they
           report
           )
           consisted
           of
           above
           7000.
           
           Souldiers
           in
           pay
           ,
           townesmen
           and
           Schollers
           that
           bore
           armes
           .
           After
           the
           Governour
           ,
           Officers
           ,
           and
           Souldiers
           were
           marched
           forth
           ,
           the
           Keyes
           of
           the
           City
           and
           Forts
           delivered
           to
           the
           General
           ,
           his
           Excellency
           gave
           order
           for
           3
           foot
           Regiments
           to
           march
           into
           Oxford
           which
           was
           done
           accordingly
           ,
           and
           the
           guards
           presently
           placed
           ,
           the
           Souldiers
           carried
           themselves
           with
           so
           much
           civility
           to
           the
           Citizens
           as
           was
           admired
           ,
           not
           any
           one
           of
           them
           I
           am
           confident
           being
           damnified
           by
           the
           entrance
           of
           our
           men
           to
           the
           worth
           of
           six
           pence
           ,
           and
           I
           may
           boldly
           speake
           it
           being
           then
           present
           in
           Oxford
           ,
           and
           observed
           the
           whole
           passage
           ,
           courteous
           language
           and
           entertainment
           there
           was
           on
           both
           sides
           ,
           and
           not
           the
           least
           disorder
           :
           not
           much
           provisions
           were
           found
           in
           the
           City
           either
           for
           horse
           or
           man
           ,
           only
           salted
           Beefe
           and
           Corne
           a
           good
           quantity
           ,
           a
           few
           Peas
           and
           Beanes
           ,
           but
           very
           little
           Hay
           ,
           within
           two
           or
           three
           houres
           after
           we
           had
           entred
           ,
           the
           Country
           people
           that
           lived
           neere
           adjacent
           brought
           in
           what
           provisions
           they
           had
           ,
           or
           could
           so
           suddainly
           provide
           ,
           and
           some
           fresh
           meat
           ,
           for
           the
           which
           they
           received
           ready
           monyes
           ,
           and
           not
           a
           Souldier
           of
           ours
           had
           ,
           or
           desired
           one
           penny
           worth
           of
           any
           commodity
           ,
           but
           what
           they
           gave
           ready
           monyes
           for
           ;
           there
           was
           in
           the
           Garrison
           about
           30.
           peece
           of
           Ordnance
           ready
           mounted
           ,
           and
           their
           Workes
           very
           strong
           and
           large
           ,
           which
           to
           have
           stormed
           would
           have
           cost
           the
           lives
           of
           very
           many
           men
           ,
           too
           precious
           to
           be
           so
           cast
           away
           ,
           when
           we
           might
           have
           it
           upon
           more
           reasonable
           termes
           ,
           and
           we
           conceived
           none
           will
           imagin
           the
           conditions
           granted
           over
           large
           ,
           if
           they
           but
           consider
           the
           strength
           of
           the
           place
           .
           But
           this
           I
           leave
           to
           others
           to
           judge
           .
        
         
           And
           on
           the
           26.
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           the
           Houses
           tooke
           into
           Consideration
           severall
           Papers
           presented
           to
           the
           Grand-Committee
           of
           
             Both
             Houses
          
           from
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Argyle
           ,
           and
           the
           
             Scottish
             Commissioners
          
           here
           recident
           ,
           of
           very
           singular
           and
           speciall
           Concernment
           and
           much
           conducing
           to
           the
           farther
           clearing
           of
           their
           
           (
           most
           ●●justly
           suspected
           )
           integrity
           towards
           us
           ,
           &
           of
           their
           loving
           consent
           to
           the
           Propositions
           now
           fitted
           to
           be
           sent
           to
           his
           Majesty
           ,
           for
           the
           more
           full
           compleating
           our
           hopes
           of
           a
           well-grounded
           Peace
           ;
           I
           have
           here
           thought
           fit
           to
           insert
           two
           or
           three
           of
           them
           especially
           the
           said
           pious
           Earle
           of
           Argyles
           excellent
           Speech
           made
           unto
           them
           ,
           and
           a
           Paper
           concerning
           their
           said
           full
           consent
           to
           the
           Propositions
           ,
           both
           which
           I
           have
           conceived
           most
           worthy
           to
           be
           recorded
           in
           these
           our
           
             Parliamentary
             Annals
          
           ,
           as
           no
           small
           mercy
           of
           the
           Lord
           unto
           us
           ,
           in
           thus
           so
           graciously
           clearing
           their
           
             unspotted
             fidelity
          
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           most
           blessedly
           defeating
           the
           impious
           designes
           of
           the
           secret
           and
           crafty
           (
           but
           most
           malicious
           )
           enemies
           of
           our
           Peace
           and
           Vnity
           ,
           which
           were
           as
           followeth
           :
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   The
                   Marquesse
                   of
                   ARGYLES
                   Speech
                   to
                   the
                   Grand
                   Committee
                   ,
                   concerning
                   Propositions
                   of
                   Peace
                   to
                   be
                   sent
                   to
                   his
                   MAIESTY
                   .
                
                 
                   
                     
                       My
                       Lords
                       and
                       Gentlemen
                       :
                    
                  
                   
                     THough
                     I
                     have
                     had
                     the
                     honour
                     to
                     be
                     named
                     by
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     in
                     all
                     the
                     Commissions
                     which
                     had
                     relation
                     to
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     since
                     the
                     beginning
                     of
                     this
                     Warre
                     ;
                     yet
                     I
                     had
                     never
                     the
                     happinesse
                     to
                     be
                     with
                     your
                     Lordships
                     till
                     now
                     ,
                     wherein
                     I
                     reverence
                     Gods
                     providence
                     ,
                     that
                     he
                     hath
                     brought
                     me
                     hither
                     at
                     such
                     an
                     opportunity
                     ,
                     when
                     I
                     may
                     boldly
                     say
                     ,
                     it
                     is
                     in
                     the
                     power
                     of
                     the
                     two
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     yea
                     ,
                     I
                     may
                     say
                     ,
                     in
                     your
                     Lordships
                     power
                     to
                     make
                     us
                     both
                     happy
                     ,
                     if
                     you
                     make
                     good
                     use
                     of
                     this
                     occasion
                     ,
                     by
                     setling
                     Religion
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Peace
                     and
                     Union
                     of
                     these
                     Kingdomes
                     .
                  
                   
                     The
                     worke
                     of
                     Reformation
                     in
                     these
                     Kingdomes
                     is
                     so
                     great
                     a
                     worke
                     ,
                     as
                     no
                     Age
                     nor
                     History
                     can
                     parallel
                     since
                     Christs
                     daies
                     ,
                     for
                     no
                     one
                     Nation
                     had
                     ever
                     such
                     a
                     Reformation
                     set
                     forth
                     unto
                     them
                     ,
                     much
                     lesse
                     three
                     Kingdomes
                     ;
                     so
                     that
                     this
                     Generation
                     may
                     truly
                     thinke
                     themselves
                     happy
                     ,
                     if
                     they
                     can
                     be
                     instrumentall
                     in
                     it
                     .
                     And
                     as
                     the
                     worke
                     is
                     very
                     great
                     ,
                     so
                     it
                     cannot
                     be
                     expected
                     but
                     it
                     must
                     have
                     great
                     and
                     powerfull
                     Enemies
                     ;
                     not
                     onely
                     flesh
                     and
                     bloud
                     which
                     hate
                     to
                     be
                     reformed
                     ,
                     but
                     likewise
                     Principalities
                     and
                     Powers
                     ,
                     the
                     Rulers
                     of
                     the
                     darknesse
                     of
                     this
                     world
                     :
                     and
                     spirituall
                     wickednesses
                     in
                     high
                     places
                     .
                     As
                     the
                     dangers
                     are
                     great
                     ,
                     we
                     must
                     
                     looke
                     the
                     better
                     to
                     our
                     duties
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     best
                     way
                     to
                     performe
                     these
                     is
                     to
                     keep
                     us
                     by
                     the
                     Rules
                     which
                     are
                     to
                     be
                     found
                     in
                     our
                     Nationall
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     principally
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     in
                     its
                     owne
                     place
                     ,
                     the
                     example
                     of
                     the
                     best
                     Reformed
                     Churches
                     ;
                     and
                     in
                     our
                     way
                     we
                     must
                     beware
                     of
                     some
                     Rocks
                     ,
                     which
                     are
                     temptations
                     both
                     upon
                     the
                     right
                     ,
                     and
                     upon
                     the
                     left
                     hand
                     ,
                     so
                     that
                     we
                     must
                     hold
                     the
                     middle
                     path
                     .
                     Upon
                     the
                     one
                     part
                     we
                     should
                     take
                     heed
                     ,
                     not
                     to
                     settle
                     lawlesse
                     liberty
                     in
                     Religion
                     ,
                     whereby
                     in
                     stead
                     of
                     Uniformity
                     ,
                     we
                     should
                     set
                     up
                     a
                     thousand
                     Heresies
                     and
                     Schismes
                     ,
                     which
                     is
                     directly
                     contrary
                     and
                     destructive
                     to
                     one
                     Covenant
                     .
                     Upon
                     the
                     other
                     part
                     ,
                     we
                     are
                     to
                     looke
                     that
                     we
                     persecute
                     not
                     piety
                     and
                     peaceable
                     men
                     ,
                     who
                     cannot
                     through
                     scruple
                     of
                     Conscience
                     come
                     up
                     in
                     all
                     things
                     to
                     the
                     Common
                     Rule
                     ;
                     but
                     that
                     they
                     may
                     have
                     such
                     a
                     forbearance
                     as
                     may
                     be
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     VVord
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     may
                     consist
                     with
                     the
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     and
                     not
                     be
                     destructive
                     to
                     the
                     Rule
                     it selfe
                     ,
                     nor
                     to
                     the
                     Peace
                     of
                     the
                     Church
                     and
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     wherein
                     I
                     will
                     insist
                     no
                     further
                     ,
                     either
                     to
                     wrong
                     your
                     Lordships
                     patience
                     or
                     judgements
                     ,
                     who
                     I
                     doubt
                     not
                     will
                     be
                     very
                     carefull
                     to
                     doe
                     every
                     thing
                     according
                     to
                     our
                     Covenant
                     .
                  
                   
                     As
                     to
                     the
                     other
                     point
                     concerning
                     the
                     Peace
                     and
                     Union
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     I
                     know
                     it
                     is
                     that
                     which
                     all
                     professe
                     they
                     desire
                     ,
                     I
                     hope
                     it
                     is
                     that
                     all
                     doe
                     〈◊〉
                     at
                     ;
                     sure
                     I
                     am
                     ,
                     it
                     is
                     that
                     which
                     all
                     men
                     ought
                     to
                     study
                     and
                     endeavour
                     .
                     And
                     I
                     thinke
                     it
                     not
                     amisse
                     to
                     remember
                     your
                     Lordships
                     of
                     some
                     former
                     experiences
                     ,
                     as
                     an
                     argument
                     to
                     move
                     us
                     to
                     be
                     wife
                     for
                     the
                     future
                     .
                     If
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     England
                     in
                     the
                     1640.
                     yeare
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     then
                     sitting
                     in
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     had
                     concurred
                     ,
                     as
                     they
                     were
                     desired
                     ,
                     against
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     no
                     question
                     we
                     had
                     been
                     brought
                     to
                     many
                     difficulties
                     ,
                     which
                     blessed
                     be
                     God
                     was
                     by
                     the
                     wisdome
                     of
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     prevented
                     .
                     So
                     likewise
                     when
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     was
                     in
                     difficulties
                     ,
                     if
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     had
                     not
                     willingly
                     ,
                     yea
                     cheerfully
                     sacrificed
                     their
                     peace
                     to
                     conc●●●e
                     with
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     your
                     Lordships
                     all
                     know
                     what
                     might
                     have
                     been
                     the
                     danger
                     .
                     Therefore
                     let
                     us
                     hold
                     fast
                     that
                     Union
                     which
                     is
                     so
                     happily
                     established
                     betwixt
                     us
                     ,
                     and
                     let
                     nothing
                     make
                     us
                     againe
                     two
                     ,
                     who
                     are
                     so
                     many
                     wai●s
                     one
                     ▪
                     all
                     of
                     one
                     Language
                     ,
                     in
                     one
                     ●and
                     ,
                     all
                     under
                     one
                     King
                     ,
                     one
                     in
                     Religion
                     ,
                     yea
                     one
                     in
                     Covenant
                     ;
                     so
                     that
                     in
                     effect
                     we
                     differ
                     in
                     nothing
                     but
                     in
                     Name
                     (
                     as
                     Brethren
                     doe
                     )
                     which
                     I
                     wish
                     were
                     also
                     removed
                     that
                     we
                     might
                     be
                     altogether
                     one
                     ,
                     if
                     the
                     two
                     Kingdomes
                     should
                     〈◊〉
                     ;
                     for
                     I
                     dare
                     say
                     ,
                     not
                     the
                     greatest
                     Kingdome
                     
                     in
                     the
                     Earth
                     can
                     prejudice
                     both
                     ,
                     so
                     much
                     as
                     one
                     of
                     them
                     may
                     doe
                     the
                     other
                     .
                  
                   
                     I
                     will
                     forbeare
                     at
                     this
                     time
                     to
                     speake
                     of
                     the
                     many
                     jealousies
                     I
                     heare
                     are
                     suggested
                     ,
                     for
                     as
                     I
                     doe
                     not
                     love
                     them
                     ,
                     so
                     I
                     delight
                     not
                     to
                     mention
                     them
                     ,
                     onely
                     one
                     I
                     cannot
                     forbeare
                     to
                     speake
                     of
                     ,
                     as
                     if
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     were
                     too
                     much
                     affected
                     with
                     the
                     Kings
                     interest
                     .
                     I
                     will
                     not
                     deny
                     but
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     by
                     reason
                     of
                     the
                     Raigne
                     of
                     many
                     Kings
                     his
                     Progenitors
                     over
                     them
                     ,
                     hath
                     a
                     naturall
                     affection
                     to
                     his
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     whereby
                     they
                     wish
                     he
                     may
                     be
                     rather
                     reformed
                     then
                     ruined
                     ;
                     yet
                     experience
                     may
                     tell
                     ,
                     their
                     personall
                     regard
                     to
                     him
                     has
                     never
                     made
                     them
                     forget
                     that
                     common
                     Rule
                     ,
                     
                       The
                       safety
                       of
                       the
                       People
                       is
                       the
                       Supreame
                       Law.
                    
                     So
                     likewise
                     their
                     love
                     to
                     Monarchy
                     makes
                     them
                     very
                     desirous
                     that
                     it
                     may
                     be
                     rathe●
                     regulated
                     than
                     destroyed
                     ,
                     which
                     I
                     hope
                     I
                     need
                     not
                     to
                     mention
                     further
                     to
                     your
                     Lordships
                     ,
                     who
                     ,
                     I
                     trust
                     are
                     of
                     the
                     same
                     minde
                     .
                  
                   
                     I
                     know
                     likewise
                     there
                     are
                     many
                     jealousies
                     and
                     unjust
                     aspersions
                     cast
                     upon
                     our
                     Armies
                     in
                     England
                     and
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     I
                     can
                     ,
                     if
                     it
                     were
                     needfull
                     ,
                     presently
                     produce
                     heads
                     of
                     a
                     Declaration
                     intended
                     by
                     the
                     Army
                     in
                     England
                     ,
                     for
                     vindicating
                     themselves
                     from
                     such
                     injuries
                     ,
                     and
                     shewing
                     the
                     clearnesse
                     of
                     their
                     resolutions
                     and
                     integrity
                     ,
                     both
                     in
                     the
                     Cause
                     ,
                     and
                     towards
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ,
                     wherein
                     their
                     undertakings
                     and
                     comming
                     in
                     at
                     such
                     a
                     season
                     of
                     the
                     yeare
                     ,
                     their
                     hard
                     sufferings
                     ,
                     and
                     constant
                     endeavours
                     since
                     may
                     be
                     sufficient
                     testimonies
                     .
                     Therefore
                     I
                     am
                     the
                     more
                     bold
                     to
                     desire
                     your
                     Lordships
                     ,
                     that
                     so
                     long
                     as
                     they
                     stay
                     in
                     England
                     (
                     which
                     I
                     wish
                     may
                     be
                     for
                     a
                     short
                     time
                     )
                     they
                     may
                     be
                     supplyed
                     with
                     some
                     monies
                     ,
                     and
                     their
                     Quarters
                     enlarged
                     ,
                     least
                     their
                     lying
                     in
                     too
                     narrow
                     Quarters
                     make
                     the
                     burthen
                     insupportable
                     to
                     that
                     exhausted
                     corner
                     of
                     the
                     Country
                     where
                     they
                     now
                     remaine
                     ,
                     and
                     so
                     beget
                     outcries
                     against
                     them
                     ,
                     when
                     they
                     are
                     not
                     able
                     to
                     discharge
                     their
                     Quarters
                     ,
                     as
                     other
                     Armies
                     within
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     .
                  
                   
                     As
                     for
                     the
                     Army
                     in
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     I
                     have
                     been
                     an
                     eye
                     witnesse
                     to
                     their
                     sufferings
                     ,
                     and
                     so
                     may
                     speake
                     of
                     it
                     likewise
                     upon
                     certaine
                     knowledge
                     ,
                     That
                     never
                     men
                     have
                     suffered
                     greater
                     hardships
                     who
                     might
                     have
                     been
                     provided
                     ,
                     for
                     they
                     have
                     lived
                     many
                     times
                     upon
                     a
                     few
                     Beanes
                     measured
                     out
                     to
                     them
                     by
                     number
                     ,
                     and
                     never
                     had
                     any
                     other
                     drinke
                     but
                     Water
                     .
                     And
                     when
                     they
                     were
                     in
                     some
                     better
                     condition
                     ,
                     they
                     had
                     but
                     an
                     Irish
                     peck
                     of
                     rough
                     Oates
                     for
                     a
                     whole
                     weeke
                     .
                     And
                     now
                     at
                     their
                     best
                     condition
                     ,
                     when
                     they
                     are
                     quartered
                     
                     upon
                     the
                     Country
                     (
                     which
                     is
                     able
                     to
                     entertaine
                     them
                     only
                     for
                     a
                     very
                     short
                     time
                     )
                     they
                     have
                     only
                     an
                     Irish
                     peck
                     of
                     Oatmeale
                     ,
                     or
                     a
                     shilling
                     in
                     the
                     ten
                     daies
                     ,
                     both
                     for
                     meat
                     and
                     drink
                     .
                     Therefore
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     many
                     desires
                     given
                     in
                     to
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     for
                     that
                     end
                     ,
                     I
                     humbly
                     entreat
                     that
                     your
                     Lordships
                     will
                     take
                     care
                     to
                     provide
                     for
                     them
                     ,
                     so
                     long
                     as
                     it
                     is
                     thought
                     fit
                     they
                     remaine
                     in
                     that
                     Kingdome
                     .
                  
                   
                     For
                     a
                     renewed
                     testimony
                     of
                     our
                     earnest
                     desires
                     to
                     comply
                     with
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     for
                     setling
                     the
                     peace
                     of
                     these
                     Kingdoms
                     so
                     much
                     longed
                     for
                     ,
                     we
                     doe
                     returne
                     unto
                     your
                     Lordships
                     the
                     Propositions
                     of
                     Peace
                     (
                     which
                     we
                     received
                     on
                     Tuesday
                     last
                     )
                     with
                     our
                     consent
                     thereunto
                     ,
                     wishing
                     they
                     may
                     be
                     hasted
                     to
                     his
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     who
                     hath
                     so
                     often
                     called
                     for
                     them
                     .
                     And
                     I
                     likewise
                     offer
                     to
                     your
                     Lordships
                     the
                     Copy
                     of
                     his
                     Majesties
                     Letter
                     to
                     my
                     Lord
                     of
                     Ormond
                     ,
                     discharging
                     him
                     from
                     any
                     further
                     medling
                     in
                     any
                     Treaty
                     with
                     the
                     Rebels
                     in
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     I
                     hope
                     in
                     order
                     to
                     his
                     Majesties
                     further
                     condescending
                     to
                     the
                     setling
                     of
                     that
                     Proposition
                     concerning
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     rest
                     of
                     the
                     Propositions
                     now
                     to
                     be
                     sent
                     unto
                     him
                     .
                     Another
                     Paper
                     there
                     is
                     which
                     concernes
                     the
                     supplying
                     of
                     the
                     Scottish
                     Armies
                     in
                     England
                     and
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     perfecting
                     of
                     the
                     Accompts
                     between
                     the
                     Kingdoms
                     ,
                     together
                     with
                     a
                     Letter
                     from
                     Generall
                     Monro
                     to
                     the
                     Committee
                     of
                     Estates
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     concerning
                     the
                     state
                     of
                     affaires
                     in
                     Ireland
                     .
                     All
                     which
                     when
                     your
                     Lordships
                     have
                     considered
                     ,
                     I
                     trust
                     you
                     will
                     take
                     such
                     course
                     therein
                     as
                     may
                     satisfie
                     our
                     just
                     desires
                     ,
                     may
                     put
                     an
                     end
                     to
                     our
                     present
                     troubles
                     ,
                     and
                     settle
                     these
                     Kingdomes
                     in
                     a
                     happy
                     peace
                     .
                  
                
                 
                   
                     A
                     Paper
                     delivered
                     in
                     from
                     the
                     Commissioners
                     of
                     Scotland
                     concerning
                     the
                     PROPOSITIONS
                     .
                  
                   
                     IT
                     is
                     a
                     twelve
                     moneth
                     since
                     we
                     did
                     earnestly
                     presse
                     the
                     sending
                     of
                     Propositions
                     to
                     the
                     King
                     for
                     a
                     safe
                     and
                     well-grounded
                     Peace
                     ;
                     In
                     answer
                     whereunto
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     were
                     pleased
                     to
                     acquaint
                     us
                     ,
                     That
                     they
                     had
                     resolved
                     Propositions
                     should
                     be
                     sent
                     to
                     his
                     Majesty
                     ,
                     but
                     did
                     intend
                     to
                     make
                     some
                     alterations
                     in
                     the
                     former
                     Propositions
                     ,
                     and
                     after
                     eight
                     or
                     nine
                     moneths
                     deliberation
                     ,
                     we
                     received
                     from
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     some
                     of
                     those
                     Propositions
                     ;
                     and
                     though
                     we
                     did
                     finde
                     therein
                     very
                     
                     materiall
                     additions
                     ,
                     alterations
                     ,
                     and
                     omissions
                     ,
                     which
                     for
                     their
                     great
                     importance
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     interest
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     therein
                     ,
                     might
                     very
                     well
                     have
                     required
                     the
                     delay
                     of
                     an
                     Answer
                     untill
                     the
                     Estates
                     of
                     that
                     Kingdome
                     had
                     been
                     consullted
                     ;
                     yet
                     so
                     unwilling
                     were
                     we
                     to
                     retard
                     the
                     meanes
                     of
                     Peace
                     ,
                     that
                     in
                     a
                     fortnights
                     time
                     we
                     returned
                     an
                     Answer
                     upon
                     the
                     whole
                     Propositions
                     ;
                     and
                     the
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     not
                     resting
                     satisfied
                     therewith
                     ,
                     in
                     lesse
                     than
                     ten
                     daies
                     we
                     prepared
                     a
                     further
                     Answer
                     ;
                     wherein
                     we
                     did
                     very
                     much
                     comply
                     with
                     the
                     desires
                     of
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     ,
                     especially
                     in
                     the
                     matter
                     of
                     setling
                     the
                     Militia
                     of
                     England
                     ,
                     and
                     Ireland
                     ,
                     and
                     in
                     other
                     things
                     did
                     shew
                     our
                     readinesse
                     to
                     heare
                     ,
                     or
                     propose
                     such
                     expedients
                     as
                     might
                     determine
                     any
                     differencer
                     ,
                     so
                     that
                     in
                     a
                     whole
                     yeares
                     time
                     the
                     Propositions
                     have
                     not
                     remained
                     in
                     our
                     hands
                     the
                     space
                     of
                     foure
                     weekes
                     ,
                     which
                     we
                     onely
                     mention
                     to
                     cleare
                     our
                     proceedings
                     from
                     mistakes
                     and
                     aspersions
                     ;
                     and
                     the
                     Houses
                     having
                     now
                     after
                     two
                     moneths
                     farther
                     deliberation
                     delivered
                     unto
                     us
                     upon
                     the
                     23.
                     of
                     this
                     instant
                     June
                     ,
                     all
                     the
                     Propositions
                     they
                     intend
                     to
                     send
                     to
                     the
                     King
                     at
                     this
                     time
                     ;
                     We
                     doe
                     ,
                     without
                     any
                     delay
                     ,
                     returne
                     such
                     an
                     Answer
                     and
                     resolution
                     thereupon
                     ,
                     as
                     will
                     be
                     unto
                     the
                     present
                     and
                     future
                     Generations
                     ,
                     one
                     undeniable
                     testimony
                     (
                     besides
                     many
                     others
                     )
                     of
                     the
                     integrity
                     and
                     faithfulnesse
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     in
                     their
                     solemn
                     League
                     and
                     Covenant
                     ,
                     of
                     their
                     love
                     to
                     Peace
                     ,
                     and
                     earnest
                     desire
                     to
                     satisfie
                     their
                     Brethren
                     of
                     England
                     in
                     those
                     things
                     which
                     concerne
                     the
                     good
                     and
                     Government
                     of
                     this
                     Kingdome
                     ;
                     being
                     further
                     resolved
                     touching
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     That
                     as
                     nothing
                     of
                     single
                     or
                     sole
                     concernment
                     to
                     that
                     Nation
                     did
                     engage
                     them
                     in
                     this
                     Warre
                     ,
                     so
                     nothing
                     of
                     that
                     nature
                     shall
                     continue
                     the
                     same
                     .
                     Although
                     these
                     Propositions
                     now
                     to
                     be
                     sent
                     doe
                     much
                     differ
                     from
                     the
                     Propositons
                     formerly
                     agreed
                     upon
                     by
                     the
                     Parliament
                     of
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     most
                     materiall
                     additions
                     ,
                     omissions
                     ,
                     and
                     alterations
                     are
                     in
                     such
                     particulars
                     as
                     concerne
                     the
                     joynt
                     interest
                     ,
                     and
                     mutuall
                     considered
                     and
                     〈◊〉
                     of
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     which
                     were
                     as
                     we
                     conceive
                     much
                     better
                     provided
                     for
                     ,
                     and
                     strengthned
                     by
                     the
                     former
                     Propositions
                     him
                     by
                     these
                     .
                     Although
                     the
                     particular
                     Propositions
                     presented
                     by
                     Vs
                     ,
                     concerning
                     the
                     Kingdome
                     of
                     Scotland
                     are
                     not
                     yet
                     agreed
                     unto
                     by
                     the
                     Houses
                     of
                     Parliament
                     ,
                     as
                     was
                     offered
                     in
                     their
                     Papers
                     of
                     the
                     tenth
                     of
                     Aprill
                     .
                     Although
                     divers
                     Propositions
                     of
                     joynt
                     concernment
                     be
                     now
                     super●●ded
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     sending
                     of
                     them
                     delayed
                     to
                     a
                     more
                     covenient
                     time
                     ,
                     as
                     is
                     ●●pressed
                     in
                     the
                     Votes
                     of
                     both
                     Houses
                     of
                     the
                     twenty
                     sixth
                     of
                     March
                     ;
                     and
                     ●●though
                     (
                     which
                     is
                     to
                     us
                     more
                     than
                     all
                     the
                     rest
                     )
                     those
                     Ordinances
                     of
                     Parliament
                     unto
                     which
                     the
                     fifth
                     and
                     sixth
                     Propositions
                     doe
                     relate
                     ,
                     (
                     and
                     were
                     therefore
                     communicated
                     unto
                     Vs
                     upon
                     our
                     desire
                     to
                     see
                     what
                     the
                     Houses
                     had
                     already
                     agreed
                     upon
                     concerning
                     Religion
                     )
                     doe
                     not
                     containe
                     the
                     establishment
                     
                     of
                     such
                     a
                     Reformation
                     of
                     Religion
                     ,
                     and
                     uniformity
                     as
                     was
                     expected
                     ,
                     and
                     was
                     the
                     chiefe
                     end
                     of
                     our
                     engagement
                     in
                     this
                     Warre
                     ;
                     and
                     as
                     all
                     these
                     Ordinances
                     put
                     together
                     come
                     short
                     of
                     what
                     we
                     wished
                     ,
                     so
                     there
                     are
                     some
                     particulars
                     which
                     we
                     conceive
                     to
                     be
                     inconsistent
                     with
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     example
                     of
                     the
                     best
                     reformed
                     Churches
                     ,
                     and
                     therefore
                     cannot
                     in
                     our
                     consciences
                     consent
                     unto
                     them
                     ;
                     which
                     particulars
                     were
                     expressed
                     to
                     both
                     Houses
                     in
                     the
                     Remonstrance
                     of
                     the
                     Commissioners
                     of
                     the
                     Church
                     of
                     Scotland
                     of
                     the
                     date
                     ,
                     March
                     26.
                     1646.
                     
                     Yet
                     neverthelesse
                     we
                     doe
                     so
                     earnestly
                     desire
                     ,
                     and
                     so
                     highly
                     value
                     the
                     easing
                     of
                     the
                     heavy
                     Pressures
                     under
                     which
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     groane
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     bringing
                     of
                     this
                     bloudy
                     lasting
                     warre
                     to
                     a
                     speedy
                     and
                     happy
                     ●nd
                     ,
                     considering
                     with-all
                     that
                     not
                     onely
                     the
                     Booke
                     of
                     Common
                     Prayer
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     Prelaticall
                     Government
                     are
                     abolished
                     ,
                     and
                     a
                     Common
                     Directory
                     of
                     Worship
                     established
                     in
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     but
                     that
                     likewise
                     the
                     Ordinances
                     afore
                     mentioned
                     doe
                     containe
                     divers
                     Parts
                     of
                     a
                     Positive
                     Reformation
                     ,
                     and
                     uniformity
                     in
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     unto
                     which
                     we
                     formerly
                     gave
                     our
                     consent
                     in
                     our
                     answer
                     upon
                     the
                     whole
                     Propositions
                     of
                     Peace
                     ,
                     of
                     the
                     20.
                     of
                     April
                     ,
                     and
                     for
                     so
                     happy
                     beginning
                     ,
                     and
                     so
                     good
                     a
                     foundation
                     laid
                     for
                     the
                     future
                     ,
                     we
                     heartily
                     thanke
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     doe
                     acknowledge
                     the
                     Zeale
                     ,
                     Piety
                     ,
                     and
                     Wisedome
                     of
                     the
                     Honourable
                     Houses
                     therein
                     ,
                     remembring
                     also
                     that
                     those
                     Ordinances
                     doe
                     not
                     containe
                     the
                     whole
                     moddell
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     the
                     Houses
                     had
                     been
                     pleased
                     to
                     expresse
                     [
                     
                       that
                       it
                       cannot
                       be
                       expected
                       that
                       a
                       perfect
                       Rule
                       in
                       every
                       particular
                       should
                       be
                       setled
                       all
                       at
                       once
                       ,
                       but
                       that
                       there
                       will
                       be
                       need
                       of
                       suppliments
                       ,
                       and
                       additions
                       ,
                       and
                       happily
                       of
                       alterations
                       in
                       some
                       things
                       ,
                       as
                       experience
                       shall
                       bring
                       to
                       light
                       the
                       necessity
                       thereof
                    
                     ]
                     upon
                     these
                     Considerations
                     as
                     we
                     doe
                     cheerfully
                     consent
                     to
                     many
                     materiall
                     Parts
                     of
                     these
                     Propositions
                     ,
                     so
                     we
                     Resolve
                     to
                     make
                     no
                     let
                     ,
                     but
                     to
                     give
                     way
                     to
                     the
                     sending
                     of
                     such
                     other
                     particulars
                     therein
                     contained
                     ,
                     with
                     which
                     we
                     are
                     unsatisfied
                     in
                     the
                     matters
                     for
                     the
                     Reasons
                     formerly
                     Represented
                     to
                     both
                     Houses
                     ,
                     of
                     which
                     some
                     still
                     stand
                     in
                     force
                     ,
                     though
                     others
                     of
                     them
                     be
                     taken
                     away
                     by
                     the
                     new
                     expedients
                     ,
                     it
                     being
                     alwaies
                     understood
                     that
                     our
                     not
                     Dissenting
                     from
                     ,
                     nor
                     our
                     opposing
                     of
                     the
                     sending
                     of
                     the
                     Propositions
                     as
                     they
                     now
                     stand
                     ,
                     shall
                     be
                     no
                     prejudice
                     nor
                     impediment
                     to
                     all
                     or
                     any
                     one
                     of
                     the
                     Articles
                     of
                     the
                     
                       Solemne
                       League
                       and
                       Covenant
                    
                     ,
                     especially
                     to
                     the
                     first
                     Article
                     ,
                     concerning
                     the
                     preservation
                     of
                     the
                     Reformed
                     Religion
                     in
                     the
                     Church
                     of
                     Scotland
                     in
                     Doctrine
                     ,
                     Worship
                     ,
                     Discipline
                     ,
                     and
                     Government
                     ,
                     against
                     our
                     common
                     enemies
                     ,
                     the
                     Reformation
                     of
                     Religion
                     in
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     of
                     England
                     and
                     Ireland
                     in
                     Doctrine
                     ,
                     Worship
                     ,
                     Discipline
                     ,
                     and
                     Government
                     ,
                     according
                     to
                     the
                     Word
                     of
                     God
                     ,
                     and
                     example
                     of
                     the
                     best
                     Reformed
                     Churches
                     ,
                     and
                     the
                     bringing
                     of
                     the
                     Churches
                     of
                     God
                     in
                     the
                     three
                     
                     Kingdomes
                     to
                     the
                     nearest
                     conjunction
                     and
                     uniformity
                     in
                     Religion
                     ,
                     Confession
                     of
                     Faith
                     ,
                     forme
                     of
                     Church-Government
                     ,
                     Directory
                     for
                     Worship
                     ,
                     and
                     Catechising
                     ;
                     which
                     thing
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     are
                     by
                     Covenant
                     obliged
                     sincerely
                     and
                     really
                     to
                     endeavour
                     ,
                     and
                     that
                     not
                     for
                     a
                     time
                     ,
                     but
                     constantly
                     ,
                     so
                     that
                     neither
                     of
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     can
                     be
                     loosed
                     or
                     acquitted
                     from
                     the
                     most
                     strait
                     and
                     solemne
                     obligation
                     of
                     their
                     continued
                     and
                     constant
                     endeavouring
                     these
                     good
                     ends
                     so
                     farre
                     as
                     any
                     of
                     them
                     is
                     not
                     yet
                     attained
                     ,
                     it
                     being
                     also
                     understood
                     that
                     our
                     concurrence
                     to
                     the
                     sending
                     of
                     the
                     Propositions
                     shall
                     be
                     without
                     prejudice
                     to
                     any
                     Agreement
                     or
                     Treaty
                     between
                     the
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     and
                     shall
                     not
                     infringe
                     any
                     engagement
                     made
                     to
                     the
                     Kingdom
                     of
                     Scotland
                     ,
                     nor
                     be
                     any
                     hinderance
                     to
                     our
                     insisting
                     upon
                     the
                     other
                     Propositions
                     already
                     made
                     knowne
                     to
                     the
                     Houses
                     ;
                     and
                     it
                     being
                     understood
                     that
                     it
                     is
                     not
                     our
                     Judgement
                     that
                     every
                     particular
                     and
                     circumstance
                     of
                     th●se
                     Propositions
                     is
                     of
                     so
                     great
                     importance
                     to
                     these
                     Kingdomes
                     ,
                     as
                     Peace
                     and
                     Warre
                     should
                     depend
                     thereupon
                     .
                  
                   
                     Vpon
                     these
                     grounds
                     which
                     we
                     make
                     knowne
                     only
                     for
                     clearing
                     our
                     consciences
                     ,
                     and
                     for
                     discharging
                     Our selves
                     in
                     the
                     trust
                     put
                     upon
                     us
                     ,
                     without
                     the
                     least
                     thought
                     of
                     retarding
                     the
                     so
                     much
                     longed
                     for
                     Peace
                     ;
                     We
                     condiscend
                     and
                     agree
                     that
                     the
                     Propositions
                     as
                     they
                     are
                     now
                     resolved
                     upon
                     be
                     in
                     the
                     name
                     of
                     both
                     Kingdomes
                     presented
                     to
                     the
                     King
                     ,
                     whose
                     heart
                     we
                     beseech
                     the
                     Lord
                     wholly
                     to
                     incline
                     to
                     the
                     Councels
                     of
                     Truth
                     and
                     Peace
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       June
                       25.
                       1646.
                       
                    
                  
                
                 
                   
                     
                       Die
                       Veneris
                       26.
                       
                       Iunii
                       ,
                       1646.
                       
                    
                  
                   
                     ORdered
                     by
                     the
                     Lords
                     in
                     Parliament
                     Assembled
                     ,
                     that
                     the
                     
                       Marquesse
                       of
                       Argyles
                    
                     Speech
                     ,
                     with
                     the
                     Paper
                     concerning
                     the
                     Propositions
                     be
                     forthwith
                     printed
                     and
                     published
                     .
                  
                   
                     
                       John
                       Brown
                       Cler.
                       Parliamentorum
                       .
                    
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           at
           the
           same
           time
           with
           the
           foresaid
           Paper
           there
           was
           
             another
             Paper
          
           delivered
           in
           unto
           the
           Parliament
           ,
           being
           a
           Letter
           from
           his
           Majesty
           to
           the
           Marquesse
           of
           Ormond
           ,
           in
           Ireland
           ,
           discharging
           all
           further
           Treaty
           with
           the
           
             Irish
             Rebels
          
           (
           for
           thus
           now
           blessed
           be
           God
           ,
           
             His
             Majesty
          
           was
           pleased
           to
           terme
           them
           ,
           not
           
             Catholike
             Subjects
          
           ,
           as
           formerly
           )
           and
           this
           being
           a
           businesse
           of
           so
           high
           and
           eminent
           concernment
           ,
           I
           have
           here
           also
           thought
           fit
           to
           give
           the
           Reader
           a
           Copy
           thereof
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           followes
           .
        
         
           
             
             
               
                 CHARLES
                 .
                 REX
                 .
              
            
             
               
               RIght
               trusty
               ,
               &c.
               Having
               long
               with
               much
               griefe
               looked
               upon
               the
               sad
               condition
               which
               our
               Kingdom
               of
               Ireland
               hath
               bin
               in
               these
               divers
               years
               through
               the
               wicked
               and
               desperate
               Rebellion
               there
               ,
               and
               the
               bloody
               effects
               which
               have
               ensued
               thereupon
               ,
               for
               the
               settling
               whereof
               we
               would
               have
               wholly
               applyed
               our selves
               ,
               if
               the
               difference
               betwixt
               us
               and
               our
               subjects
               here
               had
               not
               diverted
               and
               withdrawne
               us
               ,
               and
               not
               having
               bin
               able
               by
               force
               (
               for
               that
               respect
               )
               to
               reduce
               them
               ,
               we
               were
               necessitated
               for
               the
               present
               safety
               of
               our
               Protestant
               subjects
               there
               ,
               to
               give
               you
               power
               and
               authority
               to
               treat
               with
               them
               ,
               upon
               such
               pious
               ,
               honourable
               ,
               and
               safe
               grounds
               as
               the
               good
               of
               that
               our
               Kingdome
               did
               then
               require
               ,
               But
               for
               many
               reasons
               too
               long
               for
               a
               Letter
               ,
               We
               thinke
               fit
               to
               require
               you
               to
               proceede
               no
               farther
               in
               Treaty
               with
               the
               Rebells
               ,
               nor
               to
               engage
               us
               upon
               any
               conditions
               with
               them
               after
               sight
               hereof
               ,
               And
               having
               formerly
               ●ound
               such
               Reall
               proofes
               of
               your
               ready
               obedience
               to
               our
               commands
               ,
               We
               doubt
               not
               of
               your
               care
               in
               this
               ;
               wherein
               our
               service
               and
               the
               good
               of
               the
               Protestant
               subjects
               in
               Ireland
               ,
               is
               so
               much
               con●erned
               .
            
             
               
                 From
                 New-Castle
                 
                   the
                   11.
                   of
                   June
                   ,
                   1646.
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
           And
           upon
           the
           29.
           of
           this
           instant
           June
           ,
           the
           Lords
           and
           
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
          
           held
           a
           serious
           debate
           and
           Consultation
           about
           the
           the
           time
           ,
           and
           persons
           by
           whom
           to
           send
           away
           the
           Propositions
           for
           a
           happy
           Peace
           among
           us
           (
           which
           now
           they
           had
           quite
           finished
           ,
           and
           as
           was
           forementioned
           our
           Deare
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           had
           fully
           and
           fairely
           assented
           unto
           )
           for
           
             his
             Majesty
          
           to
           sign
           and
           confirm
           unto
           us
           .
           And
           now
           
             all
             these
             late
             and
             last
          
           admirable
           
             pass●ges
             of
             Divine
             provicence
          
           thus
           sweetly
           and
           amiably
           concurring
           to
           make
           us
           a
           most
           happy
           (
           o-that
           they
           may
           make
           us
           a
           most
           holy
           )
           people
           by
           our
           gracious
           and
           gratefull
           improvement
           of
           them
           to
           the
           best
           advantage
           of
           
             Gods
             glory
          
           and
           
             our
             best
             good
          
           both
           for
           Soule
           and
           body
           ,
           I
           will
           now
           most
           joyfully
           and
           thankfully
           
             close
             up
             all
          
           with
           that
           of
           the
           blessed
           Prophet
           David
           ,
           
           that
           sacred
           and
           sugred
           Singer
           of
           
             Israel
             .
             Thou
             O
             Lord
             ,
             hast
             ,
             for
             us
             ,
             turned
             our
             mourning
             into
             Dancing
             ;
             thou
             hast
             put
             off
             our
             Sackcloth
             ,
             and
             girded
             as
             with
             gladnesse
             .
             To
             the
             end
             that
             our
             Glory
             may
             Sing
             praise
             to
             thee
             ,
             and
             not
             be
             silent
             ;
             O
             Lord
             our
             God
             we
             will
             therefore
             give
             thankes
             to
             thee
             for
             ever
             and
             ever
             .
          
        
         
           And
           thus
           ,
           I
           a
           poore
           weake
           and
           most
           unworthie
           instrument
           ,
           the
           meanest
           ,
           I
           say
           and
           most
           unable
           of
           many
           thousands
           ,
           having
           now
           ,
           by
           the
           good
           hand
           and
           helpe
           of
           Divine
           providence
           ,
           even
           by
           the
           only
           ayde
           and
           assistance
           of
           the
           Lord
           my
           good
           God
           ,
           led
           you
           on
           (
           my
           
           Deare
           Christian
           brethren
           )
           thus
           farre
           in
           the
           full
           and
           faire
           view
           and
           perusall
           of
           this
           so
           famous
           and
           renowned
           historie
           (
           though
           I
           confesse
           in
           a
           very
           plaine
           and
           unpolisht
           style
           )
           and
           in
           the
           most
           blessed
           and
           beautifull
           sight
           of
           this
           admirable
           and
           amiable
           wonder
           of
           the
           Burning-Bush
           ,
           
           hitherto
           Vncons●med
           ,
           yea
           ,
           hitherto
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           even
           most
           miraculously
           prospered
           &
           preserved
           even
           to
           a
           strongly
           hoped
           period
           of
           our
           bloody
           wars
           ,
           and
           happy
           enjoyment
           of
           sweet
           and
           precious
           Peace
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           if
           now
           at
           last
           Pride
           &
           wanton
           ingratitude
           to
           God
           and
           men
           (
           I
           mean
           mainly
           ,
           our
           Loyall
           and
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           )
           cut
           us
           not
           short
           therof
           in
           the
           haven
           of
           our
           hoped
           happinesse
           :
           not
           withstanding
           all
           the
           most
           violent
           flames
           of
           malice
           ,
           and
           virulent
           furie
           of
           unreasonable
           and
           outragious
           men
           ,
           yea
           of
           such
           
             Ephesian
             Beasts
          
           as
           the
           holy
           Apostle
           Paul
           was
           forced
           to
           fight
           with
           for
           the
           vindication
           of
           his
           great
           Masters
           immaculate
           Cause
           ,
           unsported
           Truth
           :
           what
           shall
           I
           say
           more
           unto
           you
           all
           ,
           my
           deare
           Brethren
           ,
           the
           honest
           and
           happy
           Readers
           of
           this
           honourable
           History
           ,
           the
           blessed
           eye-witnesses
           ,
           and
           possessors
           of
           all
           these
           rich
           and
           rare
           forementioned
           mercies
           ?
           
           I
           will
           now
           most
           thankfully
           shut
           up
           all
           with
           a
           word
           or
           two
           (
           and
           but
           a
           briefe
           word
           or
           two
           )
           as
           having
           in
           all
           my
           former
           parts
           of
           this
           
             Parliamentary
             Chroni●le
          
           said
           so
           much
           already
           in
           this
           kinde
           )
           of
           
             Christian
             Caution
          
           ,
           
           and
           Exhortation
           to
           you
           all
           in
           generall
           ,
           as
           to
           mine
           owne
           soule
           in
           particular
           ;
           First
           then
           ,
           hath
           our
           good
           God
           out
           of
           his
           meere
           mercie
           and
           free
           favour
           and
           grace
           in
           
             Christ
             Jesus
          
           onely
           ,
           
           been
           so
           bountifull
           unto
           us
           ,
           a
           sinfull
           Nation
           ,
           as
           thus
           to
           load
           us
           with
           his
           love
           ,
           even
           then
           when
           we
           have
           been
           loading
           him
           with
           our
           sins
           and
           provocations
           ?
           Hath
           he
           thus
           remembred
           us
           in
           our
           low
           estate
           ,
           as
           not
           onely
           to
           let
           us
           be
           ,
           as
           at
           this
           day
           ,
           a
           Nation
           ,
           a
           People
           ;
           but
           a
           beloved
           Nation
           ,
           yea
           even
           as
           it
           were
           a
           people
           desired
           ?
           Hath
           the
           Lord
           not
           onely
           given
           us
           our
           lives
           as
           a
           prey
           unto
           us
           ,
           but
           also
           given
           our
           cruell-hearted
           and
           bloudy-minded
           enemies
           ,
           as
           bread
           for
           us
           to
           eate
           and
           devour
           ?
           And
           ,
           
           herein
           fulfilled
           and
           made
           good
           his
           Word
           and
           Promise
           to
           his
           people
           ;
           
             That
             they
             shall
             be
             as
             mighty
             men
             which
             tread
             downe
             their
             Enemies
             in
             the
             mire
             of
             the
             streets
             ,
             in
             the
             battaile
             ,
             and
             that
             they
             shall
             fight
             because
             the
             Lord
             is
             with
             them
             ,
             and
             that
             the
             Riders
             on
             Horses
             shall
             be
             confounded
             ;
             Hath
             the
             Lord
             ,
          
           I
           say
           ,
           done
           all
           this
           for
           us
           to
           the
           full
           ,
           
             and
             yet
             shall
             we
             still
             goe
             on
             to
             breake
             his
             Commandements
             ,
          
           
           
             and
             say
             in
             our
             hearts
             ,
             we
             are
             delivered
             to
             doe
             all
             kinde
             of
             wickednesse
             and
             abhomination
             ?
             Would
             not
             the
             Lord
             then
             be
             very
             angry
             with
             us
             ,
             till
             he
             had
             consumed
             us
             ,
             so
             that
             there
             should
             be
             no
             remnant
             ,
             no
             aescaping
             for
             us
             ?
          
           Should
           we
           not
           
           thus
           too
           justly
           cause
           that
           complaint
           of
           Moses
           against
           the
           Children
           of
           Israel
           ,
           to
           come
           fully
           against
           us
           .
           
           
             Doe
             you
             thus
             requite
             the
             Lord
             ,
             O
             foolish
             and
             unwise
             ?
          
           O
           what
           will
           all
           our
           Victories
           and
           successes
           availe
           us
           ,
           and
           what
           a
           most
           miserable
           Conquest
           will
           it
           be
           u●to
           us
           that
           all
           our
           Kingdomes
           enemies
           are
           conquered
           unto
           us
           ;
           if
           our
           own
           Souls
           ,
           if
           our
           own
           Consciences
           be
           conquered
           and
           led
           captive
           at
           the
           Devills
           will
           ,
           by
           our
           inbred
           base
           lusts
           ,
           and
           unconquered
           corruptions
           ?
           O
           will
           not
           these
           ,
           thinke
           you
           ,
           gangrene
           our
           soules
           and
           bodies
           too
           ,
           and
           bring
           upon
           us
           a
           farre
           worse
           and
           Epidemicall
           destruction
           both
           to
           our
           bodies
           and
           soules
           ;
           yea
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           to
           our
           whole
           Kingdome
           and
           Estates
           ,
           
           
             and
             make
             our
             late
             v●nquished
             enemies
             ,
             though
             thus
             smitten
             ,
             weake
             and
             wounded
             ,
             to
             he
             raised
             up
             againe
             against
             us
             (
             as
             the
             Lord
             threatned
             by
             the
             Prophet
             )
             if
             we
             securely
             and
             rebelliously
             retaine
             our
             old
             sins
             and
             transgressions
             against
             him
             ?
          
           O
           let
           us
           then
           most
           seriously
           ,
           yea
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           frequently
           and
           servently
           thinke
           upon
           that
           known
           Caution
           of
           our
           most
           blessed
           Saviour
           himselfe
           ,
           to
           the
           Lame
           man
           whom
           he
           had
           healed
           of
           an
           old
           infirmity
           ,
           
           
             Sinne
             no
             more
             ,
             least
             a
             worse
             thing
             come
             unto
             thee
          
           ;
           least
           having
           been
           clensed
           from
           our
           former
           old
           Jesuiticall
           and
           Prelaticall
           tyrannies
           over
           our
           soules
           and
           consciences
           ,
           and
           Monarchicall
           Arbitrary
           oppressions
           and
           vexation●
           over
           our
           Estates
           and
           Liberties
           ;
           lest
           I
           say
           ,
           being
           healed
           and
           dispossessed
           of
           these
           Devils
           incarnate
           ,
           we
           grow
           supine
           and
           carelesse
           ,
           yea
           ungratefull
           and
           gracelesse
           ,
           
           and
           so
           God
           suffer
           those
           Satans
           to
           returne
           ,
           who
           finding
           all
           both
           in
           Chu●ch
           and
           State
           swept
           and
           garnisht
           with
           security
           and
           impiety
           ,
           they
           enter
           againe
           into
           our
           hearts
           and
           houses
           ,
           with
           seven
           other
           Devils
           worse
           (
           if
           possible
           )
           than
           themselves
           ,
           and
           then
           our
           last
           condition
           prove
           farre
           worse
           than
           the
           former
           .
        
         
           Let
           us
           therefore
           for
           this
           purpose
           ,
           
           remember
           our
           late
           solemne
           Covenant
           to
           our
           God
           (
           whatsoever
           any
           prophane
           Esaus
           ,
           and
           Sons
           of
           Belial
           :
           or
           decei●full
           hearted
           Sons
           of
           Schi●●●
           and
           S●●●tion
           impiously
           be●ch
           or
           broa●h
           against
           it
           )
           of
           a
           Nation●ll
           and
           
             Personall
             Reformation
          
           ;
           
           and
           let
           us
           now
           deale
           seriously
           (
           as
           then
           we
           seemed
           to
           promise
           )
           and
           be
           in
           good
           earnest
           with
           our
           God
           ,
           in
           a
           speedy
           and
           effectuall
           building
           of
           his
           House
           after
           the
           clearest
           
             Scripture
             manner
          
           ,
           a●d
           with
           the
           purest
           
             Reformed
             Churches
          
           of
           the
           world
           .
           
           O
           therefore
           ,
           that
           our
           renowned
           Parliament
           would
           seriously
           and
           sincerely
           doe
           something
           herein
           ,
           especially
           for
           the
           purging
           
             of
             Gods
             House
          
           ,
           at
           this
           time
           ,
           
           from
           dangerous
           and
           damnable
           
             Errours
             ,
             Schismes
          
           and
           blasphemous
           Opinions
           of
           too
           audacious
           and
           most
           impudent
           Sectaries
           ,
           
           who
           (
           if
           not
           timely
           and
           truly
           removed
           )
           will
           ,
           like
           mortiferous
           gangreenes
           ,
           
           indeed
           ,
           prodigiously
           ulcerate
           ,
           and
           most
           pestilentially
           vulnerate
           ,
           even
           to
           the
           very
           heart
           ,
           the
           
             whole
             Body
          
           of
           Church
           and
           State
           ;
           for
           indeed
           ,
           no
           disease
           is
           so
           dangerous
           both
           to
           soule
           and
           body
           as
           that
           in
           Religion
           ,
           which
           infects
           the
           soule
           ,
           and
           offends
           God
           most
           of
           all
           ;
           
           Errour
           (
           I
           say
           )
           
             obstinate
             Errour
          
           being
           that
           stiffe-necked
           Strumpet
           which
           most
           odiously
           adulterates
           the
           Marriage-bed
           of
           Faith
           ,
           and
           causes
           the
           most
           dangerous
           divorce
           twixt
           Christ
           and
           his
           Spouse
           ,
           
           the
           Soule
           .
           O
           therefore
           I
           say
           ,
           that
           our
           most
           worthy
           
             Parliamentary
             Patriots
          
           ,
           the
           Kingdomes
           able
           Phisitians
           ,
           would
           seasonably
           and
           seriously
           set
           upon
           this
           great
           cure
           ,
           by
           setling
           a
           Church-Government
           among
           us
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           tenour
           of
           our
           holy
           League
           and
           sacred
           Covenant
           ;
           O
           that
           these
           our
           most
           renowned
           
             Parliamentary
             Scaligers
          
           ,
           having
           made
           that
           honest
           ,
           righteous
           ,
           and
           just
           objection
           or
           scrutinie
           among
           themselves
           ,
           which
           Heathen
           Ahasuerus
           made
           to
           himselfe
           and
           his
           Nobles
           ,
           touching
           noble
           and
           well-deserving
           Mordecay
           .
           But
           what
           honour
           and
           dignitie
           hath
           been
           done
           for
           him
           ?
           So
           they
           ,
           but
           what
           extraordinary
           thing
           ,
           what
           due
           dignity
           and
           honour
           have
           we
           done
           for
           our
           best-deserving
           good
           God
           ,
           that
           hath
           so
           admirably
           hastned
           to
           build
           the
           House
           of
           our
           State
           and
           Kingdome
           ?
           And
           would
           now
           thereupon
           seriously
           hasten
           effectually
           to
           build
           his
           House
           ,
           
           and
           (
           casting
           away
           with
           true
           Christian
           courage
           and
           confidence
           all
           cursed
           carnall
           pleas
           ,
           and
           gracelesse
           and
           groundlesse
           false
           feares
           )
           trust
           God
           with
           the
           issues
           and
           effects
           ,
           as
           all-sufficient
           to
           patronage
           and
           protect
           his
           owne
           acceptable
           worke
           (
           as
           this
           unquestionably
           is
           )
           maugre
           the
           mal●ce
           of
           malignant
           or
           fraudulent
           opposers
           whomsoever
           .
        
         
           Now
           what
           reasons
           they
           have
           hereunto
           ,
           yea
           what
           grounds
           and
           encouragements
           beyond
           expression
           ,
           they
           have
           extraordinarily
           to
           stimulate
           and
           stir
           up
           their
           hearts
           to
           this
           so
           noble
           and
           renowned
           a
           worke
           ,
           who
           (
           certainly
           )
           sees
           not
           ,
           Who
           wilfully
           and
           wickedly
           blindes
           not
           his
           eyes
           ?
           Yet
           notwithstanding
           ,
           a
           little
           more
           (
           now
           at
           last
           )
           to
           rub
           up
           their
           memories
           ,
           
           and
           cleare
           up
           the
           eyes
           of
           my
           Christian
           Brethren
           with
           a
           little
           Scripture-collyrium
           ,
           or
           Eye-salve
           of
           evidences
           ;
           I
           shall
           desire
           the
           godly
           Reader
           ,
           with
           pious
           patience
           ,
           seriously
           to
           consider
           and
           peruse
           these
           few
           following
           ▪
           
           Textuall
           testimonies
           .
           First
           ,
           
             have
             not
             the
             eyes
             of
             the
             Lord
          
           (
           ever
           since
           this
           Parliament
           began
           )
           in
           a
           most
           eminent
           and
           evident
           manner
           )
           
             run
             too
             and
             fro
          
           ,
           throughout
           
             England
             ,
             Scotland
          
           ,
           and
           Ireland
           ;
           yea
           ,
           and
           into
           France
           and
           Denmarke
           too
           ,
           to
           preserve
           us
           ,
           and
           to
           prevent
           our
           enemies
           
           intended
           mischiefes
           against
           us
           ,
           and
           thus
           ,
           shewne
           himselfe
           most
           strong
           and
           most
           wise
           in
           the
           behalfe
           of
           them
           (
           though
           a
           small
           remnant
           in
           
             England
             ,
             Scotland
          
           ,
           and
           Ireland
           )
           whose
           hearts
           were
           perfect
           toward
           him
           ?
           Hath
           not
           the
           Lord
           (
           as
           he
           promised
           by
           the
           Prophet
           )
           turned
           our
           daies
           of
           fasting
           ,
           
           and
           of
           humiliation
           ,
           into
           daies
           of
           feasting
           and
           congratulation
           ;
           even
           the
           fast
           of
           our
           first
           Month
           and
           Yeare
           ,
           and
           the
           fast
           of
           our
           fourth
           and
           fifth
           month
           and
           yeare
           as
           I
           may
           say
           ,
           to
           be
           to
           us
           his
           
             English
             Judah
          
           ,
           joy
           and
           gladnesse
           ,
           and
           cheerfull
           feasts
           and
           times
           of
           great
           and
           glorious
           Thanksgivings
           ;
           O
           therefore
           ,
           O
           therefore
           I
           say
           ,
           That
           we
           would
           cordially
           and
           constantly
           love
           the
           Truth
           and
           Peace
           .
           Againe
           ,
           hath
           not
           the
           Lord
           made
           good
           that
           good
           word
           of
           his
           unto
           us
           ,
           
           and
           have
           we
           not
           all
           seene
           ,
           and
           found
           ,
           and
           felt
           to
           our
           unexpressible
           joy
           and
           comfort
           ,
           that
           certainly
           there
           could
           be
           no
           enchantment
           against
           Gods
           Jacob
           ,
           
           nor
           any
           Divination
           against
           his
           Israelites
           (
           and
           who
           are
           they
           but
           princely
           prevailers
           ,
           in
           Prayer
           ,
           and
           sacred
           supplanters
           of
           sinfull
           enormities
           ,
           some
           gleanings
           of
           both
           which
           sorts
           ,
           by
           Christ
           who
           hath
           strengthened
           them
           ,
           I
           doubt
           not
           but
           God
           hath
           found
           amongst
           us
           )
           for
           ,
           even
           according
           to
           these
           times
           it
           may
           justly
           be
           said
           of
           Jacob
           and
           Israel
           ,
           (
           of
           England
           and
           Scotland
           )
           what
           and
           how
           many
           admirable
           things
           hath
           God
           wrought
           for
           us
           ,
           
           not
           suffering
           
             any
             weapon
          
           that
           was
           formed
           against
           us
           to
           prosper
           ,
           
           and
           graciously
           condemning
           every
           tongue
           that
           rose
           up
           in
           rash
           and
           wrathfull
           judgement
           against
           us
           .
           Nay
           ,
           and
           hath
           not
           the
           Lord
           ,
           againe
           ,
           on
           the
           other
           side
           ,
           made
           good
           his
           faithfull
           promise
           to
           us
           his
           people
           ,
           excellently
           set
           forth
           by
           holy
           Jeremy
           ;
           that
           all
           they
           that
           thirsted
           to
           devoure
           us
           ,
           are
           themselves
           devoured
           ,
           
           and
           all
           our
           adversaries
           ,
           even
           every
           one
           of
           them
           have
           tasted
           misery
           ;
           and
           they
           that
           spoiled
           us
           are
           spoiled
           ,
           and
           all
           (
           for
           the
           most
           part
           )
           that
           preyed
           upon
           us
           ,
           the
           Lord
           hath
           given
           as
           a
           prey
           unto
           us
           ;
           but
           ,
           hath
           mercifully
           (
           as
           the
           Prophet
           there
           excellently
           and
           most
           pertinently
           to
           our
           purpose
           ,
           and
           case
           &
           condition
           goes
           on
           )
           restored
           health
           unto
           us
           ,
           and
           graciously
           healed
           us
           of
           our
           formerly
           felt
           and
           feared
           wounds
           ;
           the
           enemy
           having
           called
           and
           counted
           us
           out-casts
           .
           (
           even
           Traitors
           and
           Rebels
           )
           saying
           in
           scorne
           and
           derision
           of
           us
           ,
           This
           is
           Sion
           ,
           (
           these
           are
           the
           fasting
           and
           Praying
           Round-heads
           )
           whom
           no
           man
           seeketh
           after
           ,
           but
           to
           deride
           and
           ruinate
           them
           .
           
           Againe
           ,
           hath
           not
           the
           Lord
           according
           to
           his
           yet
           further
           most
           faithfull
           promise
           ,
           by
           his
           holy
           Prophet
           Ezekiel
           ,
           purged
           out
           from
           among
           us
           the
           Rebels
           indeed
           ,
           both
           
             English
             ,
             Irish
             ,
             French
          
           ,
           and
           
             Germane
             Rebels
          
           ,
           who
           sorely
           transgressed
           against
           our
           
           God
           ;
           and
           hath
           forced
           them
           forth
           out
           of
           our
           Country
           and
           Kingdome
           ,
           where
           they
           sojourned
           (
           witnesse
           
             Windebanke
             ,
             Finch
             ,
             Newcastle
             ,
             Goring
             ,
          
           both
           Father
           and
           
             Sonne
             ,
             Jermine
             ,
             Digby
             ,
             Langdale
             ,
          
           and
           the
           rest
           )
           and
           God
           would
           not
           let
           them
           enter
           into
           ,
           nor
           abide
           in
           our
           now
           most
           hopefull
           Land
           of
           rest
           and
           peace
           :
           
           yea
           ,
           
           hath
           not
           the
           Lord
           (
           as
           he
           further
           said
           of
           them
           by
           pious
           Isaiah
           )
           accordingly
           made
           it
           good
           unto
           us
           ?
           Your
           Brethren
           (
           the
           Royalists
           )
           that
           hated
           you
           ,
           and
           strugled
           and
           strove
           to
           cast
           you
           out
           ,
           and
           pretending
           (
           but
           most
           falsly
           )
           that
           it
           was
           for
           my
           names
           sake
           ,
           deceitfully
           said
           ,
           Let
           the
           Lord
           be
           glorified
           ;
           but
           this
           our
           wise
           ,
           our
           righteous
           and
           good
           God
           hath
           contrariwise
           appeared
           unto
           our
           joy
           ,
           and
           they
           themselves
           are
           confounded
           and
           asham'd
           .
           All
           this
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           the
           Lord
           hath
           done
           for
           us
           ;
           all
           these
           ample
           and
           admirable
           testimonies
           we
           have
           seene
           and
           found
           to
           assure
           us
           that
           God
           is
           with
           us
           ,
           
           and
           therefore
           we
           ought
           wonderfully
           to
           be
           confirmed
           and
           encouraged
           against
           whatsoever
           men
           or
           Devils
           can
           doe
           against
           us
           ;
           wherefore
           from
           all
           these
           
             p●evalent
             premises
          
           on
           our
           enemies
           ,
           and
           
             precious
             promises
          
           made
           good
           to
           us
           ,
           
           we
           may
           justly
           say
           with
           holy
           Job
           ;
           Lo
           ,
           thus
           we
           have
           searched
           and
           seene
           ;
           so
           it
           is
           ,
           heare
           it
           (
           
             O
             England
          
           )
           and
           know
           thou
           it
           for
           thy
           good
           .
           The
           Lord
           is
           wise
           in
           heart
           ,
           and
           mighty
           in
           strength
           ;
           who
           ever
           hardned
           himselfe
           against
           him
           and
           hath
           prospered
           ?
           
           None
           certainly
           ,
           
           for
           as
           the
           Prophet
           Isaiah
           excellently
           to
           this
           purpose
           ,
           surely
           the
           Princes
           and
           Grandees
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           even
           carnall
           and
           Atheisticall
           machivillian
           Statists
           are
           very
           fooles
           ,
           and
           the
           counsell
           of
           such
           wifest
           Counsellours
           is
           but
           base
           and
           brutish
           ;
           for
           (
           as
           he
           goes
           on
           admirably
           )
           how
           say
           yee
           of
           Pharaah
           (
           so
           I
           of
           
             Bristoll
             ,
             Cottington
          
           ,
           and
           Digby
           )
           I
           am
           the
           Sonne
           of
           the
           wise
           ,
           the
           Sonne
           of
           ancient
           Princes
           and
           Peeres
           :
           But
           where
           are
           they
           now
           ?
           Where
           are
           those
           wise
           men
           ?
           What
           's
           become
           of
           their
           craftiest
           cursed
           Counsell
           ?
           hence
           therefore
           we
           may
           clearly
           conclude
           with
           Jethro
           ,
           
           Moses
           Father
           in
           Law
           ,
           and
           with
           him
           say
           most
           certainly
           ,
           Now
           I
           know
           that
           the
           Lord
           is
           greater
           than
           all
           gods
           ,
           than
           all
           the
           most
           potent
           and
           politicke
           Peeres
           and
           Potentates
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           for
           in
           those
           very
           things
           wherein
           they
           dealt
           most
           proudly
           ,
           
           and
           lifted
           up
           themselves
           most
           superciliously
           ,
           
           he
           hath
           admirably
           all
           along
           been
           still
           above
           them
           ;
           Give
           me
           leave
           now
           therefore
           in
           a
           word
           or
           two
           for
           conclusion
           ,
           to
           speake
           plainely
           to
           any
           ,
           to
           all
           of
           what
           ranke
           ,
           order
           ,
           or
           condition
           soever
           they
           be
           ;
           Who
           art
           thou
           (
           O
           cowardly
           ,
           carnall
           man
           ,
           so
           leaning
           on
           the
           arme
           of
           Flesh
           ,
           and
           consulting
           with
           meere
           carnall
           reason
           )
           that
           thou
           shouldest
           still
           
           notwithstanding
           all
           that
           hath
           been
           done
           ,
           and
           said
           ,
           and
           seene
           be
           afraid
           of
           man
           that
           shall
           dye
           ;
           yea
           ,
           thus
           dye
           (
           as
           thou
           hast
           ,
           heard
           and
           seene
           )
           with
           shame
           and
           obloquie
           ;
           or
           that
           thou
           should●t
           dread
           any
           Sonne
           of
           Man
           which
           shall
           be
           made
           as
           Grasse
           ?
           And
           forgettest
           the
           Lord
           thy
           God
           and
           Maker
           ,
           and
           hast
           manifested
           too
           evidently
           that
           thou
           fearest
           continually
           every
           day
           with
           strange
           pusilanimity
           ,
           unchristianly
           cowardice
           ,
           fond
           and
           false
           feares
           and
           imaginary
           conceited
           Chimera's
           ;
           and
           all
           this
           forsooth
           because
           of
           the
           furie
           of
           the
           oppressour
           ,
           as
           if
           he
           were
           ready
           to
           devoure
           and
           destroy
           ,
           and
           yet
           (
           saith
           the
           Lord
           unto
           thee
           )
           where
           is
           the
           furie
           of
           the
           oppressour
           ?
           
           what
           's
           become
           of
           all
           his
           braggs
           and
           boastings
           ,
           even
           to
           this
           day
           ?
           O
           let
           us
           then
           put
           on
           Princely
           Davids
           Christian
           courage
           and
           resolution
           ,
           and
           feare
           and
           confide
           in
           the
           Lord
           alone
           ,
           and
           with
           his
           invincible
           magnanimity
           of
           soule
           and
           spirit
           say
           ,
           and
           say
           most
           justly
           ,
           Thou
           ,
           even
           thou
           alone
           ,
           O
           Lord
           ,
           art
           to
           be
           feared
           ;
           for
           ,
           who
           may
           stand
           in
           thy
           sight
           when
           thou
           art
           angry
           ?
           For
           thou
           hast
           made
           the
           wrath
           of
           man
           (
           as
           it
           is
           at
           this
           day
           )
           to
           praise
           thee
           ,
           and
           the
           remainder
           of
           his
           wrath
           thou
           hast
           wonderfully
           restrained
           ,
           as
           is
           most
           evident
           to
           all
           〈◊〉
           eyes
           and
           understanding
           .
           O
           therefore
           I
           say
           ,
           againe
           and
           againe
           to
           our
           Honourable
           Parliament
           ,
           and
           reverend
           ▪
           Assembly
           ,
           to
           the
           noble
           City
           of
           London
           ,
           and
           our
           famous
           Army
           ,
           since
           we
           have
           seene
           with
           our
           eyes
           ,
           
           as
           well
           as
           by
           the
           hearing
           of
           our
           eares
           ,
           what
           the
           Lord
           our
           God
           hath
           done
           to
           our
           unreasonable
           and
           incorrigible
           enemies
           on
           the
           one
           side
           ;
           and
           how
           he
           hath
           most
           graciously
           borne
           us
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           on
           Eagles
           wings
           ,
           and
           brought
           us
           (
           in
           his
           infinite
           meere
           mercy
           )
           thus
           neare
           unto
           himselfe
           ;
           on
           the
           other
           side
           .
           
           O
           therefore
           I
           say
           to
           my selfe
           ;
           to
           all
           ;
           O
           that
           we
           would
           now
           at
           length
           obey
           his
           voice
           indeed
           ,
           O
           that
           we
           would
           now
           break
           off
           from
           our
           provoking
           sinnes
           ,
           and
           most
           seriously
           break
           our
           hearts
           for
           our
           sinnes
           ,
           with
           that
           godly
           sorrow
           which
           is
           unto
           Repentance
           never
           to
           be
           repented
           of
           :
           And
           that
           we
           would
           cordially
           ▪
           and
           conscientiously
           remember
           and
           keepe
           our
           solemne
           〈…〉
           Covenant
           made
           with
           our
           God
           ,
           
           and
           with
           one
           another
           ;
           and
           with
           a
           speedy
           and
           pious
           resolution
           would
           pay
           our
           vowes
           ,
           
           especially
           that
           ,
           to
           build
           up
           
             Gods
             House
          
           ,
           to
           set
           up
           a
           Church-Government
           most
           substantially
           ;
           that
           is
           ,
           as
           neare
           as
           may
           be
           in
           a
           
             Scripturall
             Modell
          
           ,
           
           and
           therein
           lovingly
           to
           joyne
           with
           our
           most
           loving
           Brethren
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           most
           worthy
           perpetually
           to
           be
           embraced
           by
           us
           ,
           with
           all
           due
           expressions
           of
           
           most
           cordiall
           love
           and
           endlesse
           amity
           ;
           
           as
           having
           been
           (
           under
           God
           )
           the
           maine
           meanes
           ,
           if
           not
           ,
           onely
           instruments
           of
           purchasing
           and
           procuring
           for
           us
           this
           present
           precious
           Parliament
           ;
           and
           so
           consequently
           ,
           of
           all
           our
           had
           and
           hoped
           happinesse
           :
           and
           let
           us
           for
           shame
           ,
           oh
           for
           foule
           shame
           let
           us
           leave
           off
           our
           unchristian
           ,
           our
           ungratefull
           ,
           our
           ungracious
           biting
           of
           them
           ,
           and
           snarling
           at
           one
           another
           ;
           thankfully
           and
           religiously
           labouring
           to
           keepe
           the
           unity
           of
           the
           Spirit
           in
           the
           bond
           of
           peace
           and
           pure
           Love
           ;
           for
           then
           ,
           oh
           then
           ,
           and
           not
           till
           then
           the
           Lord
           will
           certainly
           make
           us
           a
           peculiar
           Treasure
           to
           himselfe
           ,
           above
           all
           the
           people
           of
           the
           world
           .
           To
           this
           ,
           say
           Amen
           ,
           O
           Lord
           ,
           I
           pray
           thee
           ,
           by
           the
           worke
           of
           thy
           Spirit
           of
           Grace
           in
           
             Christ
             Jesus
          
           ;
           and
           let
           All
           that
           read
           and
           heare
           it
           together
           with
           Me
           ,
           from
           the
           bottome
           and
           root
           of
           their
           hearts
           and
           soules
           ,
           say
           unto
           it
           ,
           Amen
           ,
           and
           Amen
           .
        
      
       
         
         
           A
           Convenient
           Corollarie
           pertinent
           to
           the
           Premisses
           ;
           OR
           ,
           Angliae
           Menses
           Mirabiles
           ,
           Englands
           Marveilous
           Moneths
           .
        
         
           ANd
           ,
           now
           ,
           that
           the
           Reader
           may
           ,
           (
           for
           his
           yet
           more
           cleare
           light
           and
           delight
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           
             Uno
             oculo
             et
             intuitu
          
           )
           See
           and
           admire
           the
           resplendent
           lustre
           of
           our
           late
           most
           
             Marveilous
             Moneths
          
           ,
           and
           therein
           ,
           the
           admirable
           goings
           and
           doings
           of
           our
           
             Wonder-working
             God
          
           ,
           in
           the
           latter
           end
           of
           the
           
             last
             Summer
          
           and
           this
           last
           Winter
           ,
           1645.
           
           I
           have
           here
           ,
           I
           say
           ,
           for
           Gods
           greater
           glory
           and
           the
           Reader
           more
           full
           content
           and
           Satisfaction
           ,
           collected
           and
           set
           downe
           together
           ,
           an
           on
           ocular-Summarie
           and
           breife
           Map
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           all
           the
           
             Townes
             ,
             Castles
             ,
             Garrisons
          
           or
           
             Strong
             Holds
          
           taken
           from
           the
           Enemie
           :
           And
           all
           the
           field
           fights
           and
           famous
           Victories
           obtained
           ,
           since
           the
           happy
           setting
           forth
           of
           the
           greatly
           despised
           and
           vilipended
           New-Modell'd-Armie
           under
           the
           victorious
           Conduct
           and
           Command
           of
           ever
           to
           be
           renowned
           Sir
           
             Thomas
             Fairefax
          
           ,
           his
           Excellencie
           ,
           the
           most
           Successefull
           
             Captaine
             Generall
          
           of
           all
           the
           Parliaments
           forces
           over
           the
           whole
           kingdome
           .
           All
           atcheived
           within
           the
           space
           of
           8.
           or
           9.
           
           Moneths
           ,
           or
           a
           very
           little
           more
           beginning
           from
           Midd-June
           .
           1645.
           
        
         
           
             Taken
             from
             the
             Enemie
             since
             Nasbies
             most
             famous
             Uictorie
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             1.
             
             LEicester
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             171.
             
          
           
             2.
             
             Ilchester
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             175.
             
          
           
             3.
             
             Stoksey-Castle
             .
             p.
             177.
             
          
           
             4.
             
             Caus-Castle
             .
             p.
             177.
             
          
           
             5.
             
             Heighworth-Garrison
             .
             p.
             180
          
           
             6.
             
             Carleisle
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             p.
             186
          
           
             7.
             
             Sharward●n-Castle
             .
             p.
             187
          
           
             8.
             
             Langport-Garrisons
             .
             p.
             190
          
           
             
             9.
             
             Burrough-Garrison
             .
             p.
             194
          
           
             10.
             
             Bridgewater
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             197
          
           
             11.
             
             Cannon-Froom-Garrison
             .
             p.
             230.
             
          
           
             12.
             
             Pontifract-Castle
             .
             p.
             201
          
           
             13
             Scarborough
             Castle
             p.
             202
          
           
             14
             Rabbi
             Castle
             .
             p.
             203
          
           
             15
             Bath
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             203
          
           
             16
             Chadwick
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             203
          
           
             17
             Sherburn
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             255
          
           
             18
             Port-shed
             strong
             Fort
             at
             Bristoll
             .
             p.
             260
          
           
             19
             Nunnie
             Castle
             .
             p.
             260
          
           
             20
             Bristoll
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             265
          
           
             21
             Cardiffe
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             276
          
           
             22
             Devizes
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             276
          
           
             23
             Lacock
             Garrison
             ,
             p.
             277
          
           
             24
             Almost
             all
             Pembrook-shire
             reduced
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             277
          
           
             25
             Barkley
             Castle
             .
             p.
             283
          
           
             26
             Farleigh
             Castle
             .
             p.
             286
          
           
             27
             Sandall
             Castle
             .
             p.
             286
          
           
             28
             Winchester
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             287
          
           
             29
             Basing
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             287
          
           
             30
             Langford
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             296
          
           
             31
             Chepstow
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             292
          
           
             32
             Dawley
             Castle
             .
          
           
             33
             Moorton-Corbet
             House
             ,
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             34
             Rooton
             Castle
             .
          
           
             35
             Linsill
             Mannour
             Garrison
             .
          
           
             36
             Apley-house
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             115
          
           
             37
             Tiverton
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             300
          
           
             38
             Carmarthen
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             302
          
           
             39
             Monmouth
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             302
          
           
             40
             Shelford
             Garrison
             p.
             313
          
           
             41
             Picton
             Castle
             .
          
           
             42
             Abarashwait
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             315
          
           
             43
             Worton
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             316
          
           
             44
             Wiverton
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             316
          
           
             45
             Welbeck
             Garrison
             :
             p.
             316
          
           
             46
             Boulton
             Castle
             .
             p.
             318
          
           
             47
             Beiston
             Castle
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             48
             Haverford
             West
             .
             p.
             255
          
           
             49
             Latham
             house
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             329
          
           
             50
             Fulford
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             329
          
           
             51
             Hereford
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             330
          
           
             52
             Callantine
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             337
          
           
             53
             The
             happy
             releife
             of
             Taunton
             a
             third
             time
             equivalent
             to
             the
             taking
             of
             a
             Towne
             .
             p.
             187
          
           
             54
             Carew
             Castle
             .
             p.
             95
          
           
             55
             Skipton
             Castle
             .
             p.
             337
          
           
             56
             Embleden
             Castle
             p.
             
          
           
             57
             Cannon
             Tean
             ,
             a
             strong
             Fort
             p.
             336
          
           
             58
             Canterbury
             Fort.
             p.
             340
          
           
             59
             St
             Budeaux
             Church
             .
             p.
             341
          
           
             60
             Bovie-Tracie
             .
             p.
             341
          
           
             61
             Ilminster
             .
             p.
             341
          
           
             62
             Ashburton
             .
             p.
             341
          
           
             
             63
             Totnes
             .
             p.
             342
          
           
             64
             Okehampton
             .
             p.
             342
          
           
             65
             Plimouth
             totally
             releeved
             .
             p.
             348
          
           
             66
             Sir
             
               Francis
               Drakes
            
             house
             a
             strong
             Hold.
             p.
             348
          
           
             67
             Dartmouth
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             353
          
           
             68
             Pouldram
             Castle
             .
             p.
             358
          
           
             69
             Westchester
             Town
             and
             Castle
             ,
             p
             361
          
           
             70
             Holt-Church
             Garrison
             .
          
           
             71
             Belvoir
             Castle
             .
             p.
             361
          
           
             72
             Torrington
             Garrison
             .
             p
             ,
             366
          
           
             73
             Cardiff
             Town
             retaken
             and
             the
             Castle
             preserved
             .
          
           
             74
             Corfe
             Castle
             .
             p.
             372
          
           
             75
             Lanceston
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             374
          
           
             76
             Abington
             againe
             admirably
             preserved
             .
             p.
             375
          
           
             77
             Ashbie
             De
             La
             Zouch
             .
             p.
             378
          
           
             78
             Bodman
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p
             ▪
             379
          
           
             79
             Listithiel
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             379
          
           
             80
             Ware
             Bridge
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p
             379
          
           
             81
             Mount
             Edgecombe
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             383
          
           
             82
             Castle-Dennis
             a
             Garrison
             .
          
           
             83
             Salt-Ash
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             84
             Saint
             Cullumb
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             388
          
           
             85
             Truro
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             400
          
           
             86
             Maus
             Castle
             .
             p.
             395
          
           
             87
             Penrin
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             88
             St.
             Ellens
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             89
             Flamouth
             .
             p.
             395
          
           
             90
             Foy
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             391
          
           
             91
             Shruardon
             Castle
             .
             p.
             296
          
           
             92
             Gooderich
             Castle
             .
             p.
             397
          
           
             93
             Inch-house
             a
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             402
          
           
             94
             Hilford
             Castle
             .
             p.
             401
          
           
             95
             Pouldram
             strong
             Fort.
             p.
             402
          
           
             96
             High-Archall
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             403
          
           
             97
             Bridgenorth
             Town
             .
             p.
             403
          
           
             98
             Portland
             Castle
             .
             p.
             404
          
           
             99
             Exmouth
             Fort.
             p.
             404
          
           
             100
             Dennington
             Castle
             .
             p.
             404
          
           
             101
             Ruthin
             Castle
             .
             p.
             408
          
           
             102
             The
             City
             of
             Exeter
             with
             all
             its
             strong
             Forts
             .
             p
             411
          
           
             103
             Barnstable
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             412
          
           
             104
             St.
             Michaels
             Mount.
             p.
             412
          
           
             105
             Titbury
             Castle
             .
             p.
             413
          
           
             106
             Aburisthwait
             Castle
             .
             p.
             412
          
           
             107
             Dunster
             Castle
             .
             p
             412
          
           
             108
             Woodstock
             Garrison
             .
             p
             413
          
           
             109
             Bridgenort●
             Castle
             .
             p.
             413
          
           
             110
             Newark
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             419
          
           
             111
             Banbury
             Castle
             .
             p.
             421
          
           
             112
             Hartlebury
             Castle
             .
             p
             422
          
           
             113
             Ludlow
             Town
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             422
          
           
             114
             Muschamp-bridge
             and
             Fort.
             p.
             327
          
           
             115
             All
             Pembrook-shire
             reduced
             .
             p.
             277
          
           
             116
             Padstow
             in
             Cornwal
             .
             p.
             386
          
           
             117
             Bostol
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             443
          
           
             118
             Carnarvan
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             443
          
           
             119
             Dudley
             Castle
             .
             p
             444
          
           
             Beaumorris
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
             p.
             446
          
           
             120
             Oxford
             .
             p
             446
          
        
         
           
           
             A
             Catalogue
             of
             all
             the
             famous
             Defeates
             ,
             or
             Field-fights
             ,
             and
             glorious
             Victories
             obtained
             by
             the
             Parliaments
             Forces
             since
             the
             midst
             of
             June
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             
               1
               THe
               most
               famous
               set
               Battaile
               ,
               and
               glorious
               Victory
               ,
               by
               Gods
               great
               mercy
               obtained
               at
               Nasebie
               .
               p.
               159
            
             
               2
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               Enemy
               at
               Kiddarminster
               in
               Worcestershire
               .
               p.
               
            
             
               3
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemies
               on
               the
               Welch
               side
               of
               the
               River
               Dee
               .
               p.
               
            
             
               4
               The
               famous
               Victory
               obtained
               through
               fire
               and
               water
               ,
               over
               Gorings
               forces
               at
               Langport
               in
               the
               West
               .
               p.
               190
            
             
               5
               The
               Westerne
               Clubmen
               beaten
               out
               of
               the
               Field
               upon
               Hambleton
               hill
               ,
               by
               the
               Parliaments
               forces
               .
               p.
               253
            
             
               6
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               neare
               Stamford
               in
               Lincolnshire
               .
               p.
               251
            
             
               7
               The
               brave
               Victory
               obtained
               over
               our
               Welch
               enemies
               at
               Coleby-moore
               in
               Wales
               ,
               neare
               Haverford
               west
               .
               p.
               255
            
             
               8
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemie
               neare
               Redding
               .
               p.
               261
            
             
               9
               The
               great
               and
               most
               famous
               Victory
               obtained
               by
               our
               deare
               Brethren
               of
               Scotland
               over
               Montrosse
               .
               p.
               270
            
             
               10
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               Kiddarminster
               .
               p.
               276
            
             
               11
               The
               famous
               Victory
               obtained
               against
               the
               Kings
               Forces
               (
               going
               to
               relieve
               Chester
               )
               at
               Houten-Health
               .
               p.
               278
            
             
               12
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               neare
               Oxford
               .
               p.
               286
            
             
               13
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemies
               at
               Farringdon
               ,
               by
               Abbington
               forces
               .
               p.
               294
            
             
               14
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemies
               forces
               of
               Banbury
               ,
               conducting
               Rupert
               and
               Maurice
               to
               Newark
               .
               p.
               296
            
             
               15
               The
               famous
               Victory
               obtained
               over
               the
               Lord
               Digby
               and
               Sir
               
                 Mar.
                 Langdale
              
               ,
               at
               Sherburn
               in
               Yorkshire
               .
               p.
               297
            
             
               16
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               (
               neare
               Denbigh
               Castle
               )
               intending
               to
               releive
               Chester
               .
               p.
               304
            
             
               17
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               Holt-bridge
               .
               p.
               305
            
             
               18
               Another
               famous
               Defeat
               given
               to
               Digby
               and
               Langdale
               ,
               marching
               into
               Scotland
               to
               
               Montrosse
               .
               p.
               306
            
             
               19
               A
               third
               shattering
               and
               spoyling
               of
               Digbies
               scattered
               Forces
               ,
               till
               they
               were
               quite
               brought
               to
               nothing
               .
               p.
               314
            
             
               20
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               neare
               unto
               Cannon
               Froom
               .
               p.
               318
            
             
               21
               A
               very
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               Lord
               Ashton
               ,
               wherein
               himselfe
               was
               slaine
               .
               p.
               320
            
             
               22
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               in
               Gloucestershire
               ,
               wherein
               that
               French
               Renegado
               Major
               Deut
               was
               slaine
               .
               p.
               324
            
             
               23
               A
               brave
               Field-Victory
               obtained
               over
               the
               enemy
               (
               besides
               the
               taking
               of
               the
               Garrison
               )
               at
               Bovie-Tracie
               p.
               341
            
             
               24
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               Wallingford
               Garrison
               by
               Abbington
               forces
               .
               p.
               352
            
             
               25
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               Cark
               ,
               neare
               unto
               Stafford
               .
               p.
               358
            
             
               26
               Plimouth
               releeved
               ,
               and
               totally
               unbesieged
               and
               set
               at
               liberty
               ,
               with
               a
               brave
               Victory
               .
               p.
               348
            
             
               27
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               Ashby
               De
               la
               Zouch
               .
               p.
               104
               &
               363
            
             
               28
               A
               brave
               Victory
               obtained
               by
               our
               renowned
               Generall
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               at
               Torrington
               ,
               in
               the
               West
               .
               p.
               365
            
             
               29
               A
               brave
               Victory
               obtained
               by
               Major
               Generall
               Laughorne
               at
               Cardiffe
               .
               p.
               370
            
             
               Abbington
               most
               fiercely
               assaulted
               ,
               and
               bravely
               defended
               and
               preserved
               .
               p.
               375
            
             
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               Wareham
               .
               p.
               175
            
             
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               in
               Cheshire
               .
               p.
               175
            
             
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               by
               Colon.
               Venables
               ,
               in
               Cheshire
               .
               p.
               180
            
             
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               neare
               Farrindon
               .
               p.
               406
            
             
               30
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               by
               Colonell
               Moore
               .
               p.
               382
            
             
               31
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               enemy
               at
               St.
               Cullumb
               in
               the
               West
               .
               p.
               388
            
             
               32
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Vaughan
              
               well
               beaten
               by
               Captaine
               Ashley
               ,
               and
               the
               Committee
               of
               Shrewsburies
               brave
               activity
               .
               p.
               396
            
             
               33
               The
               famous
               Fight
               and
               glorious
               Victorie
               obtained
               against
               Sir
               
                 Jacob
                 Ashley
              
               .
               p.
               397
            
             
               34
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               Kings
               Horse
               neare
               Farringdon
               .
               p.
               294
            
             
               35
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               Denbigh
               Forces
               by
               Colonell
               Mi●on
               .
               p.
               409
            
             
               36
               A
               brave
               Defeat
               given
               to
               the
               Raglanders
               by
               Sir
               
                 Trevor
                 Williams
              
               .
               p.
               410
            
          
           
             And
             yet
             to
             make
             the
             worke
             of
             the
             Lord
             more
             excellent
             and
             admirable
             unto
             our
             eyes
             and
             hearts
             ;
             I
             have
             here
             also
             thou●h
             it
             very
             
             pertinent
             to
             the
             close
             of
             this
             our
             most
             famous
             History
             ,
             and
             
               Parliamentary
               Chronicle
            
             ,
             to
             give
             the
             Reader
             another
             
               Ocular
               Map
            
             ,
             and
             
               summary
               sight
            
             of
             all
             (
             as
             neare
             as
             possible
             I
             could
             )
             the
             
               Earles
               ,
               Lords
               ,
               Knights
               ,
               Colonells
               ,
               Lieutenant
               Colonells
               ,
               Serjeant-Majors
               ,
               Majors
               ,
               Captaines
               ,
            
             and
             Gentlemen
             of
             worth
             and
             quality
             (
             to
             goe
             no
             lower
             ,
             lest
             we
             should
             run
             
               Ad
               infinitam
            
             )
             slaine
             by
             the
             hand
             of
             Gods
             wrath
             in
             fight
             ,
             and
             cut
             off
             by
             the
             hand
             of
             Justice
             for
             Treason
             against
             the
             State
             ;
             on
             the
             Kings
             Party
             ,
             since
             this
             most
             unhappy
             and
             unnaturall
             Civill
             Warre
             began
             among
             us
             ,
             in
             this
             our
             sinfull
             (
             and
             therefore
             thus
             distressed
             )
             Kingdome
             ;
             besides
             ,
             very
             many
             such
             others
             as
             could
             not
             ,
             nominatim
             ,
             be
             yet
             made
             knowne
             unto
             us
             .
          
        
         
           
             
               
                 Psalme
                 58.
                 10
                 ,
                 11.
                 
              
               The
               Righteous
               shall
               rejoyce
               when
               he
               seeth
               Gods
               vengeance
               on
               the
               wicked
               ,
               and
               shall
               wash
               his
               feet
               in
               their
               blood
               ;
               so
               that
               a
               man
               shall
               say
               ,
               verily
               there
               is
               a
               God
               that
               Judgeth
               the
               earth
               .
            
          
           
             
               The
               Slaine
               on
               the
               Kings
               side
               .
            
             
               1
               THe
               Earle
               of
               Lindsey
               ,
               the
               Lord
               Generall
               of
               the
               Kings
               Army
               that
               appeared
               in
               the
               Field
               at
               first
               against
               the
               Parliament
               .
               Part
               2.
               
               Page
               197
            
             
               2
               The
               Lord
               
                 George
                 Stuart
              
               ,
               being
               Lord
               of
               Aubigniè
               in
               France
               .
               p.
               2
               ,
               p.
               ibidem
            
             
               3
               The
               Lord
               
                 John
                 Stuart
              
               .
               p.
               3
               p.
               190
            
             
               4
               The
               Lord
               
                 Bernhard
                 Stuart
              
               ,
               Earle
               of
               Litchfield
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               281
            
             
               All
               these
               three
               brave
               young
               Lords
               ,
               being
               of
               the
               bloud
               Royall
               ,
               and
               all
               three
               brothers
               to
               the
               Duke
               of
               Lenox
               .
            
             
               5
               The
               Earle
               of
               Northampton
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               287
            
             
               6
               The
               Earle
               of
               Denbigh
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               296
            
             
               7
               The
               Earle
               of
               Carnarvan
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               420
            
             
               8
               The
               Earle
               of
               Sunderland
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               9
               The
               Earle
               of
               Kingstone
               ,
               p.
               3
               p.
               7.
               
            
             
               
               10
               The
               Earle
               of
               Strafford
               beheaded
               for
               Treason
               on
               the
               Tower-hill
               .
               p.
               1.
               p.
               31
            
             
               11.
               
               The
               Lord
               Grandison
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               420
            
             
               12
               The
               Lord
               Faukland
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               13
               The
               Lord
               Carey
               ,
               Son
               to
               the
               Earle
               of
               Monmouth
               .
               p.
               3.
               p.
               277
            
             
               14
               The
               Lord
               Ashton
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               320
            
             
               15
               The
               Marquesse
               of
               Viville
               a
               French
               Lord.
               p.
               2.
               p.
               415
            
             
               16
               The
               Arch-Prelate
               of
               Canterbury
               beheaded
               for
               Treason
               ,
               on
               Tower-hill
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               86
            
             
               17
               Generall
               Cavendish
               ,
               p.
               3
               p.
               9
            
             
               18
               Generall
               Mynne
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               4
            
             
               19
               Sir
               
                 Edward
                 Varney
              
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               195
            
             
               20
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Harper
              
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               243
            
             
               21
               Sir
               
                 Bevill
                 Greenvill
              
               ,
               Son
               to
               the
               Marquesse
               of
               Hartfort
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               381
            
             
               22
               Sir
               
                 George
                 Bowles
              
               .
               p.
               3.
               p.
               47
            
             
               23
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Wentworth
              
               ,
               brother
               to
               the
               Earl
               of
               Strafford
               .
               p.
               3.
               p.
               144
            
             
               24
               Sir
               
                 Francis
                 Da●res
              
               ,
               neare
               kinsman
               to
               the
               Lord
               Dacres
               ,
               p.
               3
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               25
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Lambton
              
               .
               p.
               ib
            
             
               26
               Sir
               
                 Marmaduke
                 Loudson
              
               ,
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               27
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Metton
              
               ,
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               28
               Mounsieur
               Saint
               Paul
               ,
               a
               French
               Gentleman
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               29
               Sir
               
                 Richard
                 Goodhill
              
               .
               ib.
               
            
             
               30
               Sir
               
                 Alexander
                 Carew
              
               ,
               beheaded
               for
               Treason
               on
               the
               Tower-hill
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               86
            
             
               31
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Hotham
              
               beheaded
               also
               for
               Treason
               on
               Tower
               hill
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               86
            
             
               32
               Sir
               
                 Henry
                 Gage
              
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               33
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Crosts
              
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               178
            
             
               34
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Nott.
              
               p.
               4.
               p.
               180
            
             
               35
               Sir
               Owen
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               122
            
             
               36
               Sir
               
                 Brian
                 Stapleton
              
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               37
               Sir
               
                 Francis
                 Carnabie
              
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               
            
             
               38
               Sir
               
                 Richard
                 Hutton
              
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               
            
             
               39
               Colonell
               Monroe
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               19●
            
             
               40
               Col.
               Wane
               .
               p.
               3.
               p.
               144
            
             
               41
               Col.
               Ewers
               .
               Nephew
               to
               the
               Lord
               Ewers
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               42
               Col.
               Roper
               ,
               brother
               to
               the
               Lord
               Balting-glasse
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               43
               Col.
               Slingsby
               ,
               Son
               to
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Slingsby
              
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               44
               Col.
               Fenwick
               ,
               eldest
               Son
               to
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Fenwick
              
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               45.
               
               Col.
               Prideaux
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               46
               Col.
               Atkins
               .
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               47
               Col.
               Marrow
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               11
            
             
               48
               Col.
               Baynes
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               16
            
             
               49
               Col.
               Conyers
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               16
            
             
               50
               ▪
               Generall
               Gorings
               brother
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               59
            
             
               51.
               
               Col.
               Houghton
               ,
               Son
               to
               Sir
               
                 Gilb.
                 Houghton
              
               .
               p.
               3.
               p.
               144
            
             
               52
               Generall
               Gorings
               Quarter-master
               Gen.
               of
               horse
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               53
               Gen.
               Gorings
               Quarter-master
               of
               foot
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               
               54
               Col.
               Phillips
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               123
            
             
               55
               Lieutenant
               Col.
               Ward
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               381
            
             
               56
               Lieut.
               Col.
               Howard
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               57
               Lieut.
               Col.
               Bowles
               .
               p.
               3
               p.
               97
            
             
               58
               Lieut.
               Col.
               Lisle
               .
               p.
               3
               p.
               144
            
             
               59
               Lieut.
               Col.
               Stonywood
               .
               p.
               3
               p.
               16
            
             
               60
               Seajeant
               Major
               Beaumont
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               263
            
             
               61
               Ser.
               Major
               Purvey
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               269
            
             
               62
               Ser.
               Major
               Smith
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               3.
               10
            
             
               63
               Ser.
               Maj.
               Lower
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               381
            
             
               64
               Ser.
               Maj.
               Wells
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               405
            
             
               65
               The
               Major
               of
               Preston
               ,
               Mr.
               Adams
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               269
            
             
               Major
               Heskith
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               16
            
             
               67
               Major
               Trevillian
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               68
               Major
               
                 Hatton
                 Farmar
              
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
               94
            
             
               69
               Major
               Pilkington
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               138
            
             
               70
               Major
               Duet
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               324
            
             
               71
               Major
               Heynes
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               72
               Major
               Pollard
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               356
            
             
               73
               Captaine
               Wrey
               .
               p.
               2.
               p
            
             
               74
               Captaine
               Bins
               .
               p.
               2.
               p
               1
            
             
               75
               Captaine
               Houghton
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               69
            
             
               76
               Captaine
               He●ham
               beheaded
               on
               the
               Tower-hill
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               77
               Captaine
               Baggot
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               78
               Captaine
               James
               p.
               2
               p.
               381
            
             
               79
               Capt.
               Cornisham
               .
               p.
               2
               p.
               110
            
             
               80
               Capt.
               Plunket
               .
               p.
               3.
               p.
               110
            
             
               81
               The
               Kings
               Standard-bearer
               at
               that
               Fight
               where
               and
               when
               the
               Earle
               of
               Northampton
               was
               slaine
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               288
            
             
               82
               Sir
               
                 John
                 Smith
              
               ,
               brother
               to
               the
               Lord
               Carington
               .
               p.
               ibib
            
             
               83
               Dr.
               Weston
               a
               Phisitian
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               263
            
             
               84
               An
               Earl
               ,
               or
               such
               like
               eminent
               Personage
               found
               slaine
               in
               the
               field
               at
               Nasebie
               fight
               ,
               with
               a
               Star
               and
               a
               red
               Crosse
               upon
               his
               Coat
               ,
               but
               his
               name
               or
               title
               not
               known
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               163
               ,
               164
            
             
               85
               Major
               Threave
               .
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               86
               Captaine
               Fry.
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               87
               Col.
               Billingsly
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               403
            
             
               88
               Capt.
               Cottingham
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               409
            
             
               89
               Major
               Caft
               .
               p.
               291
            
             
               90
               Six
               Priests
               slain
               in
               Bazing
               House
               .
               p.
               291
            
             
               91
               Lieut.
               Col.
               Gardiner
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               123
            
          
           
             Besides
             many
             ,
             yea
             very
             many
             more
             found
             sla●ne
             on
             the
             places
             and
             ground
             where
             they
             fought
             ,
             but
             not
             named
             or
             knowne
             who
             they
             were
             ;
             very
             many
             buried
             by
             the
             enemies
             themselves
             ▪
             in
             the
             places
             where
             they
             were
             slaine
             ;
             and
             very
             many
             thrown
             into
             rivers
             
             and
             secretly
             conveyed
             away
             out
             of
             the
             Feilds
             ,
             
             where
             they
             fought
             before
             their
             flight
             ,
             and
             totall
             routs
             ,
             at
             least
             140.
             
             Cart-loads
             (
             as
             was
             credibly
             related
             )
             of
             slaine
             and
             sorely
             wounded
             carried
             to
             Oxford
             from
             Newburies
             first
             fight
             ;
             many
             Cart-loads
             carried
             away
             ,
             and
             many
             buried
             in
             Ditches
             at
             Brainford
             fight
             ,
             many
             also
             at
             Dorchester
             and
             Causham
             fights
             neare
             Oxford
             ;
             many
             at
             Marstonmoores
             famous
             fight
             ,
             and
             very
             many
             in
             many
             other
             places
             ,
             too
             tedious
             here
             to
             recite
             ,
             yea
             impossible
             almost
             to
             be
             recited
             ;
             besides
             such
             as
             being
             left
             behind
             in
             the
             sields
             where
             they
             fought
             ,
             who
             being
             stript
             appeared
             plainly
             to
             be
             Gentlemen
             ,
             and
             men
             of
             extraordinary
             worth
             and
             quality
             ,
             both
             by
             their
             pure
             
               white
               skins
               ,
               fine
               shirts
            
             ,
             and
             very
             
               rich
               cloaths
            
             ,
             but
             could
             not
             otherwise
             be
             knowne
             unto
             us
             .
             And
             let
             the
             intelligent
             and
             judicious
             Reader
             take
             this
             observation
             from
             this
             short
             Catalogue
             of
             the
             (
             thus
             )
             slaine
             on
             the
             
               Kings
               party
            
             ,
             even
             of
             those
             ,
             partly
             ignorant
             ,
             and
             partly
             malignant
             enemies
             and
             opposers
             of
             God
             and
             his
             most
             righteous
             Cause
             ,
             defended
             by
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             viz.
             To
             see
             and
             take
             notice
             of
             ,
             especially
             the
             just
             revenging
             hand
             of
             God
             upon
             our
             Kingdoms
             Nobility
             and
             Gentry
             ,
             who
             having
             been
             the
             maine
             malignant
             and
             even
             Atheisticall
             enemies
             of
             Religion
             ,
             of
             the
             
               power
               of
               godlinesse
            
             ,
             and
             of
             a
             pure
             and
             
               thorough
               Reformation
            
             ,
             all
             along
             ,
             even
             ever
             since
             the
             first
             
               Infant
               Reformation
            
             in
             Queene
             Elizabeths
             dayes
             of
             ever
             blessed
             memory
             ;
             I
             say
             ,
             over
             the
             whole
             Kingdome
             even
             to
             these
             present
             deplorable
             times
             .
             God
             hath
             therefore
             now
             at
             length
             mightily
             met
             with
             them
             thus
             ,
             by
             the
             
               Sword
               of
               Warre
            
             ,
             whom
             (
             'tis
             more
             than
             probable
             )
             the
             
               Sword
               of
               Justice
            
             ,
             in
             a
             
               Legall
               way
            
             ,
             would
             hardly
             have
             ,
             reached
             (
             or
             but
             sprincklingly
             and
             partially
             ,
             for
             feare
             or
             affection
             ,
             or
             such
             like
             
               〈◊〉
               -
               respects
            
             ,
             as
             't
             is
             much
             to
             be
             feared
             )
             and
             brought
             to
             severe
             (
             yet
             most
             just
             )
             death
             and
             condigne
             punishment
             ;
             Of
             which
             most
             righteous
             and
             remarkable
             hand
             of
             God
             ,
             more
             ,
             (
             yea
             most
             )
             immediately
             (
             and
             almost
             miraculously
             )
             cutting
             off
             many
             of
             these
             most
             impious
             and
             audacious
             malignant
             and
             Atheisticall
             enemies
             of
             the
             
               Parliamentary
               Cause
            
             ,
             even
             in
             the
             very
             act
             of
             their
             desperate
             and
             devillish
             malignity
             against
             the
             same
             ;
             whosoever
             would
             see
             more
             ,
             they
             may
             be
             most
             abudantly
             satisfied
             ,
             even
             to
             admiration
             and
             astonishment
             ,
             in
             my
             First
             and
             
               Second
               part
            
             of
             
               A
               Looking-glasse
               for
               Malignants
            
             ,
             
             so
             entituled
             ,
             printed
             by
             Mr.
             
               John
               Rothwell
            
             Stationer
             ,
             at
             the
             Signe
             of
             the
             Sun
             in
             Pauls
             Church-yard
             in
             London
             ,
             Anno
             1643.
             and
             1645.
             
             The
             like
             examples
             whereunto
             ,
             both
             for
             
               manner
               ,
               number
            
             ,
             and
             time
             ,
             
             no
             Age
             or
             History
             (
             I
             am
             confident
             )
             is
             able
             to
             produce
             ,
             in
             any
             part
             of
             the
             world
             from
             Adam
             to
             this
             day
             .
          
           
             And
             here
             also
             I
             conceive
             it
             cannot
             be
             improper
             to
             our
             present
             History
             ,
             or
             impertinent
             to
             the
             yet
             further
             manifestation
             of
             Gods
             due
             glory
             in
             his
             worke
             of
             Justice
             upon
             the
             enemies
             of
             his
             Truth
             ,
             and
             the
             Kingdomes
             welfare
             ,
             to
             give
             the
             Reader
             a
             briefe
             Catalogue
             of
             all
             ,
             or
             the
             most
             of
             those
             Court-Grandees
             ,
             and
             rotten-hearted
             Royalists
             ,
             who
             like
             so
             many
             Rats
             and
             Mice
             ,
             fearing
             the
             old
             house
             of
             their
             Traiterous
             Designes
             ,
             was
             now
             ready
             to
             fall
             upon
             their
             owne
             heads
             ,
             to
             their
             owne
             ruine
             ,
             even
             that
             the
             hand
             of
             Justice
             would
             now
             lay
             hold
             on
             them
             ,
             and
             pay
             them
             home
             for
             all
             their
             formerly
             purposed
             and
             practised
             mischeifes
             ,
             for
             the
             ruinating
             of
             the
             true
             Protestant
             Religion
             ,
             and
             their
             Mother-Kingdomes
             precious
             proprieties
             ,
             being
             now
             ,
             I
             say
             ,
             by
             Gods
             Justice
             on
             them
             ,
             made
             Magor-Missabib
             (
             Ier.
             20.
             3.
             
             )
             a
             terrour
             to
             themselves
             and
             their
             accursed
             Copesmares
             ,
             and
             being
             stung
             with
             selfe-guilt
             of
             Conscience
             and
             principally
             to
             avoid
             the
             avengeing
             stroke
             of
             Justice
             ,
             and
             partly
             also
             to
             practice
             and
             perpetrate
             more
             mischiefe
             (
             if
             possible
             it
             might
             be
             )
             against
             the
             Kingdome
             abroad
             ,
             as
             they
             had
             done
             at
             home
             ;
             Now
             therefore
             I
             say
             ,
             like
             so
             many
             viperous
             Vermine
             ,
             or
             naughty
             Nauseous
             obstructions
             upon
             the
             stomack
             of
             their
             Native
             Nation
             ,
             as
             most
             trayterous
             Fugitives
             ,
             they
             fled
             away
             ,
             being
             as
             it
             were
             disgorged
             and
             spewed
             out
             of
             the
             Kingdome
             ,
             as
             banefull
             and
             burthensome
             thereunto
             ,
             and
             forced
             to
             fly
             into
             forraigne
             parts
             ,
             to
             prolong
             a
             base
             and
             most
             shamefull
             life
             ,
             and
             (
             without
             Repentance
             )
             to
             dye
             a
             most
             ignoble
             and
             desperate
             death
             ;
             the
             names
             of
             whom
             as
             neare
             as
             I
             could
             ,
             I
             have
             here
             I
             say
             collected
             together
             ,
             and
             were
             as
             followeth
             .
          
        
         
           
           
             
               
                 Jeremy
                 46.
                 15.
                 
              
               Why
               are
               thy
               valiant
               men
               swept
               away
               ?
               they
               stood
               not
               because
               the
               Lord
               did
               drive
               them
               away
               .
            
          
           
             
               A
               Catalogue
               of
               the
               names
               of
               our
               Court
               Fugitives
               ,
               and
               most
               pernicious
               Catalines
               ,
               who
               fled
               ,
               and
               were
               forceably
               frighted
               out
               of
               the
               Kingdome
               for
               feare
               of
               the
               stroke
               of
               Justice
               .
            
             
               1
               QVene
               Mary
               her selfe
               ,
               the
               fautresse
               and
               fomenter
               of
               all
               the
               miseries
               of
               the
               three
               Kingdomes
               ;
               next
               to
               our
               sinnes
               .
            
             
               2
               The
               Lord
               Goring
               Senior
               .
            
             
               3
               Sir
               
                 Iohn
                 Finch
              
               ,
               then
               Lord
               chiefe
               Justice
               of
               the
               Common
               Pleas.
               
            
             
               4
               Sir
               
                 Francis
                 Windebanke
              
               ,
               principall
               Secretary
               to
               the
               State
            
             
               5
               The
               Lord
               
                 George
                 Digby
              
               ,
               who
               afterward
               ventred
               to
               come
               backe
               againe
               ,
               but
               since
               that
               flew
               into
               Ireland
               .
            
             
               6
               The
               Earle
               of
               Yarmouth
               ,
               
                 Henry
                 Iermine
              
               .
            
             
               7
               The
               Lord
               Percie
               .
            
             
               8
               The
               Marquesse
               of
               New-castle
               .
            
             
               9
               The
               Lord
               Widdrington
               .
            
             
               10
               Sir
               Hugh
               Cholmley
               .
            
             
               11
               The
               Lord
               Goring
               junior
               ,
               Generall
               of
               the
               Kings
               Forces
               in
               the
               West
               .
            
             
               12
               Generall
               Hinderson
               ,
               then
               lately
               before
               Governour
               of
               Newarke
               .
            
             
               13
               Master
               
                 Wat.
                 Mountag●e
              
               ,
               afterward
               venturing
               home
               disguisedly
               ,
               apprehended
               and
               imprisoned
               in
               the
               Tower.
               
            
             
               14
               Prince
               Charles
               .
            
             
               15
               Sir
               Iohn
               (
               alias
               )
               Lord
               Culpepper
               .
            
             
               16
               The
               Earl
               of
               Huntington
               .
            
             
               17
               The
               Lord
               of
               Loughborough
            
             
               18
               The
               Earl
               of
               Northampton
               .
            
             
               19
               Sir
               Richard
               (
               alias
               Skellum
               )
               Greenvile
               .
            
             
               20
               Sir
               Nicholas
               Crispe
               .
            
             
               21
               Sir
               Ralph
               (
               alias
               Lord
               )
               Hopton
               .
            
             
               22
               The
               Lord
               Wentworth
               .
            
             
               23
               The
               Lord
               Capell
               .
            
             
               24
               Sir
               Endymion
               Porter
               .
            
             
               25
               Major
               Generall
               Taplane
               ,
               or
               Laplane
               ,
               and
               very
               many
               Officers
               and
               Gentry
               of
               quality
               that
               went
               away
               with
               him
               .
            
             
               26
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Neave
              
               of
               the
               Heralds
               of
               Arms
               Officers
               .
            
             
               27
               Master
               Ashburnham
               .
            
          
           
             And
             now
             also
             ,
             that
             the
             Reader
             (
             yea
             even
             
               Malignant
               Momus
            
             
             himselfe
             )
             may
             see
             my
             faithfull
             impartiality
             in
             this
             works
             ,
             and
             most
             renowned
             History
             ,
             I
             have
             here
             thought
             fit
             by
             way
             of
             Antithests
             ,
             or
             Opposition
             ,
             to
             set
             downe
             and
             shew
             forth
             to
             open
             view
             ,
             a
             most
             cleare
             demonstration
             of
             Gods
             most
             gracious
             and
             favourable
             dealing
             with
             the
             pious
             Propugnators
             of
             his
             most
             just
             Cause
             ,
             even
             the
             precious
             Patriots
             of
             their
             Religion
             and
             
               Countries
               Liberties
            
             ,
             in
             collecting
             (
             as
             truly
             and
             faithfully
             as
             I
             was
             able
             )
             a
             Catalogue
             of
             the
             most
             eminent
             Persons
             and
             Commonders
             on
             the
             
               Parliaments
               Party
            
             ,
             also
             (
             as
             I
             have
             done
             on
             the
             Kings
             )
             who
             (
             in
             this
             ,
             the
             Kingdomes
             
               Common
               calamity
            
             )
             have
             been
             taken
             away
             (
             out
             of
             this
             world
             of
             wretchednesse
             and
             valley
             of
             teares
             )
             by
             the
             Sword
             of
             the
             enemy
             ,
             and
             so
             have
             as
             it
             were
             passed
             over
             by
             that
             
               sharp
               bridge
            
             ,
             to
             their
             long
             looked
             for
             ,
             and
             heartily
             hoped
             for
             heavenly
             Cana●n
             .
          
        
         
           
             
               The
               most
               eminent
               Persons
               slaine
               on
               the
               Parliaments
               Party
               since
               the
               beginning
               of
               these
               unhappy
               Civill
               Warres
               .
            
             
               1
               THe
               Lord
               St.
               Iohn
               ,
               Part
               2
               Page
               198
            
             
               2
               The
               Lord
               Brooke
               ,
               p.
               2
               p.
               272
            
             
               3
               Sir
               
                 William
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               brother
               to
               the
               most
               noble
               and
               renowned
               Lord
               Fairfax
               ,
               p.
               4.
               p.
               33
            
             
               4
               Sir
               
                 Iohn
                 Meldrum
              
               ,
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               5
               Major
               Generall
               
                 Charles
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               Sonne
               to
               the
               aforesaid
               noble
               Lord
               Fairfax
               ,
               and
               brother
               to
               our
               present
               most
               renowned
               Generall
               Sir
               
                 Thomas
                 Fairfax
              
               ,
               slaine
               at
               Marston-moore
               fight
               .
            
             
               6
               Colonell
               Essex
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               198
            
             
               7
               Col.
               Hampden
               .
               p.
               2.
               p
            
             
               8
               Col.
               Tucker
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               418
            
             
               9
               Lieut.
               Col.
               Ramsey
               ,
               p.
               2
            
             
               10
               Serjeant
               Major
               Quarles
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               216
            
             
               11
               Major
               Stawham
               ,
               a
               brave
               Scottish
               Gent.
               p.
               2.
               p.
               380
            
             
               12
               Major
               Fitz-Simons
               ,
               p.
               4.
               p
            
             
               13
               Major
               Bradbury
               ,
               p.
               4
               ▪
               p
            
             
               14
               Major
               Iackson
               ,
               p.
               4.
               p.
               123
            
             
               15
               Captain
               Lacis
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               216
            
             
               16
               Cap.
               Lister
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               230
            
             
               17
               Cap.
               Nuttie
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               309
            
             
               18
               Cap.
               Massie
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               410
            
             
               19
               Cap.
               Hunt
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               ibid
            
             
               20
               Cap.
               Oglesby
               .
               p.
               2.
               p.
               221
            
             
               21
               Cap.
               Williams
               ,
               p.
               2.
               p.
               267
            
             
               22
               Cap.
               Pue
               ,
               p.
               3.
               p.
               278
            
             
               23
               Master
               
                 Hugh
                 Popham
              
               ,
               p.
               3
               p.
               303
            
             
               24
               Major
               Haynes
               .
               p.
               4.
               p.
               341
            
             
               25
               Cap.
               Dove
               ,
               p.
               4.
               p.
               257
            
             
               
               26
               Lieut
               ,
               Col.
               Ingoldsby
               .
               p.
               4
               p.
               401
            
             
               27
               Cap.
               Allen.
               p.
               295
            
             
               28
               Major
               
                 Francis
                 Sydenham
              
               ,
               p.
               119
            
             
               29
               Col.
               Iohn
               Gunter
               .
            
          
           
             Some
             few
             more
             (
             't
             is
             probable
             )
             there
             might
             be
             ;
             but
             I
             professe
             ingeniously
             ,
             and
             most
             sincerely
             ,
             not
             one
             more
             as
             yet
             come
             to
             my
             knowledge
             ,
             or
             spontaneously
             pretermitted
             by
             me
             ,
             in
             my
             most
             sedulous
             search
             over
             the
             whole
             
               Foure
               Parts
            
             of
             this
             our
             
               Parliamentary
               Chronologie
            
             ,
             which
             I
             have
             diligently
             done
             ,
             as
             well
             for
             satisfaction
             to
             the
             honest-hearted
             Readers
             ,
             touching
             the
             slaine
             (
             I
             say
             )
             on
             our
             side
             ,
             as
             those
             on
             the
             enemies
             side
             ;
             in
             which
             two
             so
             vastly
             discrepant
             and
             largely
             unequall
             Catalogues
             ,
             both
             for
             number
             and
             quality
             (
             though
             ,
             ours
             ,
             I
             confesse
             ,
             especially
             considering
             
               some
               of
               them
            
             ,
             as
             most
             pious
             Saints
             and
             precious
             Patriots
             ,
             farre
             transcended
             the
             
               very
               best
            
             of
             the
             enemies
             ,
             for
             
               spirituall
               waight
               and
               worth
            
             )
             the
             udicious
             and
             impartiall
             religious
             Reader
             may
             see
             ,
             by
             comparing
             them
             both
             together
             ,
             how
             the
             Lord
             our
             most
             righteous
             and
             gracious
             God
             hath
             put
             a
             difference
             between
             the
             precious
             and
             the
             vile
             ;
             and
             yet
             manifesting
             in
             some
             measure
             (
             for
             just
             Causes
             best
             knowne
             to
             his
             owne
             unsearchable
             wisedome
             ;
             and
             I
             am
             sure
             ,
             for
             the
             best
             good
             of
             his
             beloved-ones
             every
             way
             )
             that
             as
             touching
             the
             outward
             stroke
             of
             death
             ,
             I
             say
             ,
             in
             a
             
               Common
               calamity
               ,
               it
               hapneth
               to
               the
               good
               as
               to
               the
               bad
               ;
               and
               how
               dyeth
               the
               wise
               man
               ,
               but
               even
               as
               the
               foole
               ?
            
             as
             wise
             King
             Solomon
             witnesseth
             ,
             Ecclesiastes
             ,
             2.
             15
             ,
             16.
             
          
           
             Note
             also
             yet
             once
             againe
             (
             good
             Reader
             )
             for
             the
             yet
             more
             remarkable
             manifestation
             of
             Gods
             righteousnesse
             and
             mercy
             ,
             in
             putting
             another
             most
             notable
             difference
             between
             the
             Army
             of
             his
             enemies
             ,
             and
             the
             Army
             of
             his
             Saints
             and
             Servants
             ,
             fighting
             his
             battailes
             )
             that
             as
             was
             toucht
             before
             ,
             and
             shewne
             in
             the
             Catalogue
             of
             the
             slaine
             on
             the
             Kings
             fide
             )
             in
             the
             very
             first
             set
             battaile
             ,
             and
             field
             fight
             that
             was
             fought
             by
             the
             enemy
             against
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             which
             was
             at
             Keinton
             ,
             or
             Edge-hill
             ;
             the
             Kings
             first
             great
             
               Lord
               Generall
            
             of
             all
             his
             Forces
             ,
             the
             Earle
             of
             Lindsey
             ,
             who
             should
             have
             been
             the
             great
             Atlas
             ,
             and
             
               Hercule
               in-upholder
            
             of
             the
             Kings
             so
             oft
             pretended
             and
             protested
             just
             Cause
             was
             one
             of
             the
             first
             that
             was
             slaine
             ,
             in
             that
             first
             famous
             Fight
             ;
             whereas
             ,
             both
             in
             that
             renowned
             Victory
             ,
             and
             in
             all
             the
             progresse
             of
             these
             bloody
             Broyles
             ,
             and
             most
             uncivill
             Civill
             Warres
             over
             the
             whole
             Kingdome
             ;
             even
             I
             say
             ,
             from
             that
             first
             Fight
             to
             this
             day
             ,
             both
             our
             most
             renowned
             Generalls
             ,
             I
             meane
             his
             Excellency
             the
             Right
             Honourable
             Lord
             
             Generall
             ,
             Robert
             Earle
             of
             Essex
             ,
             and
             the
             renowned
             Generall
             ,
             his
             Excellency
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             ,
             that
             now
             is
             ,
             have
             both
             of
             them
             come
             off
             hitherto
             with
             abundance
             of
             honour
             and
             renowne
             ,
             not
             onely
             free
             from
             death
             ,
             but
             also
             (
             ever
             blessed
             be
             the
             Lords
             wonderfull
             mercy
             in
             it
             )
             not
             so
             much
             as
             toucht
             with
             the
             least
             wound
             or
             hurt
             on
             their
             bodies
             ,
             for
             ought
             that
             ever
             I
             yet
             heard
             to
             this
             present
             day
             .
             The
             like
             also
             we
             may
             most
             happily
             and
             faithfully
             say
             of
             his
             Excellency
             renowned
             Generall
             Lesley
             ,
             Earle
             of
             
               Leven
               ,
               Lord
               Generall
            
             of
             the
             Forces
             of
             our
             loving
             and
             loyall
             Brethren
             of
             Sc●tland
             ;
             the
             vertuous
             and
             Victorious
             Generall
             of
             the
             forces
             of
             the
             
               Associated
               Counties
               ,
               North-easterly
            
             ,
             I
             meane
             the
             most
             noble
             Earle
             of
             Manchester
             ,
             and
             the
             thrice
             noble
             and
             renowned
             Generall
             of
             our
             Northerne
             forces
             in
             Yorkeshire
             ,
             the
             valiant
             and
             victorious
             Lord
             Fairfax
             ;
             in
             which
             remarkable
             mercy
             ,
             and
             (
             me
             thinks
             )
             most
             excellent
             and
             eminent
             observation
             ;
             and
             for
             all
             which
             so
             rich
             ,
             so
             rare
             and
             singularly
             sweet
             &
             free
             mercies
             ,
             and
             most
             admirable
             dispensations
             of
             Gods
             
               wonder-working
               wisedome
               ,
               mercy
            
             ,
             and
             
               justice
               ,
               power
            
             ,
             and
             protection
             over
             us
             ,
             and
             thus
             manifested
             to
             and
             for
             us
             (
             a
             wicked
             and
             
               worthlesse
               Nation
            
             ,
             a
             sinfull
             and
             
               provoking
               people
            
             )
             Blessing
             ,
             Honour
             ,
             Glory
             ,
             and
             Power
             ,
             be
             unto
             Him
             that
             sitteth
             upon
             the
             Throne
             ,
             and
             unto
             the
             Lambe
             ,
             for
             ever
             and
             ever
             ,
             Revel
             .
             5.
             13.
             
             Amen
             ,
             and
             Amen
             .
          
        
      
       
         
         
           A
           Table
           of
           all
           the
           most
           materiall
           Passages
           mentioned
           in
           this
           Fourth
           Part
           of
           The
           Parliamentary
           Chronicle
           :
           And
           here
           I
           desire
           the
           Reader
           to
           take
           notice
           ,
           that
           all
           the
           Forts
           ,
           Townes
           ,
           Castles
           ,
           and
           Garrisons
           taken
           since
           Nasebie
           Fight
           are
           to
           be
           found
           in
           the
           particular
           Catalogue
           of
           them
           before
           .
        
         
           
             A.
             
          
           
             ADvance
             of
             the
             Earle
             of
             Man●hester
             from
             York
             .
             p.
             6
          
           
             Our
             formidable
             Army
             coop●
             up
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             18
          
           
             ●ur
             Army
             plotted
             against
             in
             Cornwall
             .
             p.
             21
          
           
             Ammunition
             safely
             conveyed
             to
             O●westree
             .
             p.
             22
          
           
             A
             Commitiee
             for
             the
             Army
             appointed
             .
             p.
             36
          
           
             An
             ignoble
             Act
             of
             the
             Kings
             in
             Cornwall
             .
             p.
             38
          
           
             Array-men
             in
             the
             North
             surprized
             p.
             39
          
           
             Augmentation
             of
             Ministers
             meanes
             .
             p.
             41
          
           
             
               Sir
               '
            
             Antheny
             Ashley-Cooper
             
               stormes
               Sir
            
             John
             Strange-waies
             
               house
               .
               p.
            
             67
          
           
             Captaine
             Allen
             beates
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             251
          
           
             Suddaine
             alteration
             of
             things
             in
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             270
          
           
             Alderman
             Adams
             chosen
             Lord
             Mayor
             of
             London
             .
             p.
             282
          
           
             Abbington
             Forces
             beat
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             93
          
           
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
             at
             Westminster
             .
             p.
             319
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Ashton
             beaten
             and
             slaine
             .
             p.
             320
          
           
             The
             Army
             new
             Modell'd
             .
             p.
             97
          
           
             Ashbie
             Cavaliers
             soundly
             beaten
             at
             Cole-orton
             .
             p.
             104
          
           
             Apsley-house
             taken
             .
             p.
             115
          
           
             Activity
             of
             Abbington
             .
             p.
             126
             ,
             352
             ,
             &
             132.
             
          
           
             Our
             Armies
             prosperous
             proceedings
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             Assizes
             of
             Oyer
             and
             Terminer
             revived
             .
             p.
             364
          
           
             Admiralty
             of
             the
             Sea
             taken
             into
             consideration
             .
             p.
             143
          
           
             
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Axminster
             .
             p.
             70
          
           
             Our
             Armies
             good
             successe
             in
             Cornwall
             .
             p.
             378
          
           
             The
             answer
             of
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             to
             Hoptons
             demands
             .
             p.
             393
          
           
             Our
             Armies
             march
             East●●rd
             out
             of
             Cornwall
             .
             p.
             400
          
           
             Prosperous
             Affaires
             in
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             39
          
           
             Prosperous
             Affaires
             in
             the
             North.
             p.
             3●
          
           
             Abbingtons
             prosperous
             Affaires
             against
             their
             adversaries
             .
             p.
             ●8●
          
           
             The
             Marquesse
             of
             Argyles
             Speech
             concerning
             Propositions
             for
             Peace
             .
             p.
             4●●
          
        
         
           
             B.
             
          
           
             BOulsover
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             ●
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Brereton
            
             beates
             the
             enemy
             at
             Tarvin
             .
             p.
             11
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Brereton
            
             beates
             the
             enemy
             at
             Malpasse
             .
             p.
             16
          
           
             The
             enemy
             bravely
             beaten
             at
             Be●sley
             Skonce
             .
             p.
             35
          
           
             The
             blessing
             of
             him
             that
             dwelt
             in
             the
             Bush
             seene
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             39
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Beechley
             .
             p.
             42
          
           
             Dr.
             Bastwick
             releeved
             in
             Prison
             ,
             and
             released
             out
             of
             Prison
             .
             p.
             45
          
           
             Dr.
             Bastwicks
             just
             praise
             .
             p.
             ibid
          
           
             The
             enemy
             bravely
             beaten
             at
             Bever
             Valo
             .
             p.
             61
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             comes
             before
             Bristoll
             .
             p.
             260
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Bishops-Castle
             in
             Shropshire
             .
             p.
             262
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Bridge-north
             .
             p.
             268
          
           
             The
             enemy
             bravely
             beaten
             at
             Banbury
             .
             p.
             29●
          
           
             Bloud
             of
             Germany
             .
             p.
             322
          
           
             Brecknock
             in
             Wales
             submits
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             328
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Breretons
            
             brave
             Victory
             neare
             Chester
             .
             p.
             97
          
           
             Major
             Brownes
             brave
             services
             about
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             108
          
           
             Bleching-house
             surrendred
             .
             p.
             141
          
           
             Major
             Gen.
             Brownes
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             about
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             141
          
           
             A
             brave
             Victory
             at
             Brampton-Bush
             .
             p.
             142
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Browne
             ,
             and
             Major
             Generall
             Cronwell
             compared
             to
             David
             and
             Jonathan
             .
             p.
             151
          
        
         
           
             C.
             
          
           
             THe
             Kings
             cruell
             Counsell
             of
             Warre
             resolution
             against
             our
             Forces
             in
             Cornwall
             .
             p.
             19
          
           
             Cornish-mens
             cruelty
             .
             p.
             20
          
           
             Tender
             Consciences
             regarded
             in
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             29
          
           
             A
             Committee
             to
             order
             our
             Army
             .
             p.
             36
          
           
             Colonell
             Ceeleyes
             brave
             exploits
             .
             p.
             55
          
           
             Earle
             of
             Cleveland
             taken
             Prisoner
             .
             p.
             59
          
           
             Col.
             Cooke
             taken
             Prisoner
             .
             p.
             74
          
           
             
             C●owland
             taken
             .
             p.
             ●●
          
           
             Conspiracies
             of
             the
             enemies
             discovered
             .
             p.
             ●●
          
           
             Cumhire-Abbey
             in
             Wales
             taken
             .
             p.
             83
          
           
             Common
             Prayer-Booke
             abolished
             .
             p.
             86
          
           
             Cardigan
             Town
             and
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             8●
          
           
             Kings
             Commissioners
             taken
             at
             Shaftsbury
             .
             p.
             252
          
           
             Sir
             
               Alexander
               Carew
            
             beheaded
             .
             p.
             86
          
           
             Canterburies
             Arch-Prelates
             Condemnation
             .
             p.
             86
          
           
             ●●men
             routed
             .
             p.
             353
          
           
             Col.
             Cromwells
             valour
             .
             p.
             253
          
           
             Chester
             Suburbs
             won
             .
             p.
             273
          
           
             Col.
             Copleyes
             brave
             Victory
             at
             Sherburne
             in
             York-shire
             .
             p.
             297
          
           
             Canterburies
             Arch-Prelate
             beheaded
             .
             p.
             92
          
           
             Col.
             Crafords
             good
             service
             .
             p.
             98.
             &
             p.
             116
          
           
             Compton-house
             bravely
             assaulted
             .
             p.
             99
          
           
             The
             happy
             concurrence
             of
             both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             127
          
           
             Cambridge
             highly
             priviledged
             .
             p.
             135
          
           
             The
             Clemency
             of
             the
             noble
             Generall
             .
             p.
             
          
           
             Collections
             in
             Churches
             for
             Chester
             .
             p.
             364
          
           
             Court
             of
             Wards
             Voted
             downe
             .
             p.
             369
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Chester
             .
             p.
             157
          
           
             Cornwalls
             danger
             .
             p.
             378
          
           
             Cornwalls
             Gentry
             come
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             383
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Cabinet
             of
             Letters
             taken
             at
             Nasebie
             fight
             ,
             sent
             to
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             and
             read
             .
             p.
             175
          
           
             Care
             taken
             for
             choosing
             good
             Officers
             in
             London
             .
             p.
             82
          
           
             Mr.
             Case
             began
             the
             monethly
             Morning
             Prayers
             at
             London
             .
             p.
             207
          
           
             Three
             Commissions
             presented
             to
             the
             Parliament
             from
             Bridge-water
             .
             p.
             201
          
           
             Commissioners
             sent
             to
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             190
          
           
             A
             Committee
             for
             the
             Scots
             Army
             .
             p.
             190
          
           
             Clubmen
             in
             the
             Well
             .
             p.
             201
          
           
             Clubmen
             come
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             196
          
        
         
           
             D.
             
          
           
             A
             Brave
             Defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Walch-poole
             .
             p.
             5
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Col.
             Middleton
             .
             p.
             9
          
           
             Col.
             Doddington
             takes
             the
             Lord
             Oglesby
             prisoner
             .
             p.
             11
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Brereton
            
             .
             p.
             11
          
           
             A
             de●eat
             given
             to
             P.
             Rupert
             .
             p.
             11
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               J●hn
               Meldrum
            
             .
             p.
             12
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Col.
             Rudgely
             .
             p.
             22
          
           
             
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middleton
            
             .
             p.
             ●●
          
           
             A
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemies
             at
             Mountgomery
             Castle
             .
             p.
             30.
             
             &
             ●●
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Helmsley
             Castle
             ,
             p.
             6●
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             in
             Lincolnshire
             .
             p.
             70
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Salisbury
             .
             p.
             74
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Sedbury
             .
             p.
             76
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Col.
             Holburne
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             77
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Tong
             Castle
             .
             p.
             84
          
           
             Directions
             for
             Worshipestablished
             .
             p.
             85
          
           
             A
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Major
             Gen.
             Laughorne
             .
             p.
             255
          
           
             Sir
             
               Lewis
               Dives
            
             brought
             prisoner
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             259
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             neare
             Reading
             .
             p.
             261
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Kings
             Horse
             at
             Kiddarminster
             .
             p.
             276
          
           
             Lord
             Digbies
             Letters
             taken
             at
             Sherburne
             in
             York-shire
             ,
             read
             in
             Par.
             p.
             303
          
           
             The
             Demands
             of
             Sir
             
               Ralph
               Hopton
            
             .
             p.
             392
          
           
             A
             Declaration
             of
             the
             Knights
             ,
             Gentry
             ,
             &c.
             of
             Glamorgan-shire
             .
             p.
             317
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Col.
             Gerrard
             before
             Cardigan
             in
             Wales
             .
             p.
             104
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Heightly-house
             .
             p.
             ●08
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             neare
             Dennington
             .
             p.
             111
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Skellum
             Greenvile
             at
             Plimouth
             .
             p.
             111
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Prince
             Maurice
             at
             Holt-bridge
             .
             p.
             122
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Waller
            
             .
             p.
             123
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             the
             Devizes
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Waller
            
             .
             p.
             125
          
           
             The
             danger
             of
             Treaties
             with
             Malignants
             .
             p.
             344
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Declaration
             to
             〈◊〉
             in
             Ireland
             .
             p.
             346
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             a
             〈◊〉
             .
             p.
             136
          
           
             A
             Ship
             taken
             at
             Dartmouth
             .
             p.
             359
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             P.
             Maurice
             in
             Worcestershire
             .
             p.
             137
          
           
             Divers
             brave
             defeats
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             about
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             140
          
           
             The
             danger
             and
             deliverance
             of
             noble
             Col.
             Massie
             .
             p.
             144
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Langford-house
             in
             Hampshire
             .
             p.
             153
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Hougham-house
             .
             p.
             157
          
           
             A
             Dunkirk
             Frigot
             taken
             by
             our
             ships
             .
             p.
             401
          
           
             The
             Discipline
             of
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfaxes
            
             army
             .
             p.
             150
          
           
             Dudley
             Castle
             shrewdly
             put
             to
             it
             .
             p.
             186
          
           
             A
             Declaration
             of
             the
             Scots
             Commissioners
             to
             our
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             439
          
        
         
           
             E.
             
          
           
             THe
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Ormskirk
             .
             p.
             12
          
           
             Eye-salve
             for
             Malignants
             eyes
             .
             p.
             25
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             of
             Col.
             Massies
             .
             p.
             34
          
           
             
             The
             just
             Enconium
             of
             Col.
             Massie
             .
             p.
             〈◊〉
          
           
             Englands
             just
             cause
             to
             love
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             ●●
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             of
             Col.
             Stones
             .
             p.
             66
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             of
             Col.
             Sydenhams
             .
             p.
             72
          
           
             Divers
             exploits
             against
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             87
          
           
             His
             Excellencies
             brave
             deportment
             with
             the
             Kings
             Commissioners
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             253
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Plimouth
             p.
             96
          
           
             Englands
             Blood.
             p.
             323
          
           
             The
             noble
             Earle
             of
             Essex
             ,
             late
             Lord
             Generall
             ,
             his
             good
             Service
             rewarded
             .
             p.
             151
          
           
             Evesham
             taken
             .
             p.
             153
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             against
             the
             enemy
             by
             Wareham
             Garrison
             .
             p.
             175
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             against
             〈◊〉
             .
             p.
             30
          
           
             The
             godly
             education
             of
             the
             Kings
             Children
             considered
             .
             p.
             128
          
           
             The
             blessed
             effects
             of
             the
             monethly
             Morning
             Prayers
             ,
             and
             Preaching
             in
             London
             .
             p.
             207
          
           
             Hopefull
             effects
             of
             the
             Kings
             comming
             in
             to
             the
             Scots
             .
             p.
             422.
             
          
        
         
           
             F.
             
          
           
             OUr
             Forces
             prosperous
             successe
             against
             Prince
             Rupert
             in
             Lancashire
             .
             p.
             12
          
           
             Colonell
             Foxes
             brave
             performances
             .
             p.
             13.
             
             &
             27
          
           
             Our
             Foot-forces
             in
             danger
             in
             Cornwall
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             19
          
           
             Fidelity
             of
             the
             noble
             Lord
             Generall
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             37
          
           
             The
             Fight
             at
             Newbery
             .
             p.
             57
          
           
             Major
             Fenicks
             good
             Service
             .
             p.
             262
          
           
             Free-holders
             of
             Glamorgan-shire
             their
             Declaration
             .
             p.
             317
          
           
             Sir
             Erasmus
             De
             La
             Fountaines
             
               House
               .
               p.
            
             103
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             come
             to
             London
             to
             be
             Generalissimo
             of
             all
             the
             Armies
             in
             the
             Kingdome
             .
             p.
             109
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfaxes
            
             new
             modell'd
             army
             resolved
             on
             .
             p.
             127
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfaxes
            
             mercy
             to
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             358
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             advanced
             to
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             140
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfaxes
            
             Forces
             or
             strength
             before
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             142
          
           
             The
             King
             flyes
             from
             Leicester
             .
             p.
             172
          
        
         
           
             G.
             
          
           
             SIr
             
               John
               Gell
            
             takes
             Winkfield
             Mannour
             .
             p.
             14
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Generalls
             fidelity
             .
             p.
             37
          
           
             Generall
             〈◊〉
             brother
             shot
             dead
             .
             p.
             59
          
           
             God
             ,
             a
             multitude
             of
             Parliamentary
             mercies
             .
             p.
             63
          
           
             
             Gratitude
             of
             the
             Parliament
             to
             well
             deservers
             .
             p.
             2●●
          
           
             Glamorgan-shire
             turned
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             317
          
           
             Germanies
             Bloud
             .
             p.
             322
          
           
             Gentry
             of
             Cornwall
             submit
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             383
          
           
             The
             Generall
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             honoured
             by
             the
             Parliament
             with
             a
             Jewell
             .
             p.
             170
          
           
             Goods
             of
             Papists
             apprehended
             in
             Long
             Acre
             .
             p.
             183
          
        
         
           
             H.
             
          
           
             TWelve
             brave
             Horses
             surprised
             from
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             6
          
           
             Helmesley
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             70
          
           
             Col.
             Holborn●s
             good-service
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             77.
             
             &
             82.
             8.
             96
          
           
             Col.
             Harsnets
             Letter
             touching
             Abbington
             .
             p.
             93
          
           
             The
             happy
             Harmony
             of
             both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             127.
             
             &
             131
          
           
             Hoptons
             Army
             totally
             routed
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             367
          
           
             A
             Day
             of
             Humiliation
             kept
             for
             our
             Forces
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             182
          
           
             Hopton
             summoned
             to
             come
             in
             .
             p.
             387
          
           
             Hopton
             expects
             supplyes
             out
             of
             Ireland
             .
             p.
             391
          
           
             Col.
             Hooke
             taken
             prisoner
             .
             p.
             74
          
        
         
           
             I.
             
          
           
             LOrd
             Inchiquins
             Letter
             .
             p.
             5
          
           
             An
             Irish
             Ship
             taken
             .
             p.
             44
          
           
             Irish
             Rebells
             to
             have
             no
             quarter
             .
             p.
             36
          
           
             Integrity
             of
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             293
             &
             325
          
           
             King
             James
             his
             sad
             and
             bad
             mention
             .
             p.
             321
          
           
             Isle
             of
             Rees
             Bloud
             .
             p.
             323
          
           
             Irelands
             Bloud
             .
             p.
             223
          
           
             Irish
             Rebels
             bravely
             beaten
             at
             Sligo
             .
             p.
             342
          
           
             An
             Irish
             Ship
             taken
             .
             p.
             386
          
           
             Thirty
             Irish
             Rebels
             put
             to
             the
             sword
             .
             p.
             386
          
           
             A
             Jewell
             of
             Five
             hundred
             pound
             sent
             to
             the
             noble
             Generall
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             .
             p.
             170
          
           
             A
             Jewell
             of
             Five
             hundred
             pound
             presented
             to
             Gen.
             Leven
             .
             p.
             203
          
        
         
           
             K.
             
          
           
             THe
             King
             come
             to
             Newbery
             .
             p.
             56
          
           
             Knares
             borough
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             83
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Plot
             in
             the
             North
             frustrated
             .
             p.
             259
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Horse
             beaten
             at
             Kiddarminster
             .
             p.
             276
          
           
             Kent
             Petitions
             the
             Parliament
             about
             the
             selfe-denying
             Ordinance
             .
             p.
             98
          
           
             The
             Kings
             owne
             Life-guard
             troope
             of
             Horse
             taken
             .
             p.
             121
          
           
             Kent
             rises
             againe
             in
             Rebellion
             .
             p.
             136
          
           
             
             The
             King
             flyes
             from
             Leicester
             .
             p.
             172
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Cabinet
             of
             Letters
             taken
             at
             Nasebie
             .
             p.
             175
          
           
             The
             King
             escapes
             disguisedly
             out
             of
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             414
          
           
             The
             Kings
             comming
             into
             the
             Scots
             Army
             .
             p.
             417
          
        
         
           
             L.
             
          
           
             A
             Letter
             from
             the
             Lord
             of
             Inchiquin
             .
             p.
             5
          
           
             Our
             Army
             in
             danger
             by
             a
             Plot
             at
             Leistithiel
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             17
          
           
             London
             Ministers
             Petition
             against
             Schismes
             .
             p.
             28
          
           
             Col.
             Lambert
             takes
             a
             brave
             prize
             .
             p.
             44
          
           
             Levon
             poole
             in
             Lancashire
             surrendred
             .
             p.
             62
          
           
             Line
             apprehends
             a
             rich
             Ship
             driven
             into
             it
             .
             p.
             71
          
           
             Laughorne
             Castle
             in
             Wales
             taken
             .
             p.
             71
          
           
             Lin-Kegis
             in
             danger
             .
             p.
             79
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             gratitude
             to
             Major
             Generall
             Laughorne
             .
             p.
             278
          
           
             Loyalty
             of
             Gen.
             Poyntz
             rewarded
             .
             p.
             281
          
           
             A
             Letter
             touching
             Abbington
             .
             p.
             93
          
           
             Letters
             of
             the
             Lord
             Digbies
             .
             p.
             303
          
           
             About
             forty
             of
             the
             King
             Life-Guard
             surprised
             .
             p.
             320
          
           
             Generall
             Lesley
             made
             Commander
             in
             chiefe
             at
             Newark
             .
             p.
             327
          
           
             Londons
             providence
             ,
             and
             the
             Parliaments
             care
             for
             the
             Cities
             safety
             .
             p.
             337
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Letter
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             345
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Letter
             for
             a
             Treaty
             of
             Peace
             answered
             .
             p.
             347
          
           
             London
             Petitions
             for
             Church-Government
             .
             p.
             349
          
           
             Cabinet
             of
             Letters
             taken
             at
             Nasebie
             .
             p.
             175
          
           
             Learning
             encouraged
             at
             Cambridge
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             135
          
           
             Divers
             Lords
             come
             from
             Oxford
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             137
          
           
             Londons
             Petition
             touching
             the
             Kingdomes
             sad
             condition
             .
             p.
             155
          
           
             A
             List
             of
             Cornish
             Gentry
             come
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             395
          
           
             The
             Duke
             of
             Lenox
             and
             others
             come
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             414
          
           
             A
             Letter
             of
             the
             Commissioners
             of
             Scotland
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             416
          
           
             Londons
             preservation
             from
             the
             plague
             of
             pestilence
             a
             great
             mercy
             .
             p.
             315
          
           
             A
             Letter
             from
             the
             King
             to
             the
             Marquesse
             of
             Ormond
             in
             Ireland
             ,
             p.
             437
          
           
             Letters
             from
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             touching
             Oxford
             .
             p.
             445
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Letters
             for
             yeelding
             up
             all
             his
             Garrisons
             .
             p.
             444
          
        
         
           
             M.
             
          
           
             COlonell
             Massies
             Letter
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             3
          
           
             Earle
             of
             Manchesters
             advance
             from
             Yorke
             .
             p.
             6
          
           
             Col.
             Middleton
             beates
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             9
          
           
             Sir
             
               Iohn
               Meldrum
            
             beates
             the
             enemy
             in
             Lancashire
             .
             p.
             10.
             &
             p.
             12.
             
          
           
             Our
             Magazine
             in
             the
             West
             in
             danger
             .
             p.
             17
          
           
             
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middleton
            
             beates
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             23
          
           
             Mountgomery
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             23
          
           
             Mourton-Corbet
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             25
          
           
             Macquire
             and
             Macmahone
             ,
             two
             Irish
             Rebels
             apprehended
             .
             p.
             27
          
           
             Ministers
             Ordained
             at
             London
             .
             p.
             41
          
           
             Sir
             
               Iohn
               Meldrums
            
             noble
             act
             touching
             Sir
             
               William
               Fairfax
            
             .
             p.
             34
          
           
             The
             enemy
             bravely
             beaten
             at
             Mountgomery
             Castle
             .
             p.
             30
          
           
             Col.
             Massies
             brave
             exploit
             against
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             34
          
           
             Monmouth
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             35
          
           
             Col.
             Massies
             just
             praise
             .
             p.
             44
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middletons
            
             performances
             in
             Wales
             p.
             46
          
           
             Malignants
             mouthes
             stopt
             .
             p.
             55.
             
             &
             135.
             
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middletons
            
             brave
             exploit
             in
             Mountgomeryshire
             ,
             p.
             77
          
           
             Montrosse
             prevailes
             in
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             269
          
           
             Montrosse
             soundly
             beaten
             in
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             270
          
           
             Not
             a
             moneth
             ,
             weeke
             ,
             or
             day
             hardly
             without
             a
             mercy
             .
             p.
             285
          
           
             Mercy
             to
             Malignants
             intended
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             288
          
           
             Election
             of
             Members
             of
             Parliament
             looked
             unto
             .
             p.
             293
          
           
             Maintenance
             for
             the
             New-Modell'd
             Army
             .
             p.
             97
          
           
             A
             passage
             of
             providence
             at
             Melton-moubury
             .
             p.
             103
          
           
             Col.
             Massies
             brave
             Victory
             at
             the
             Forrest
             of
             Deane
             .
             p.
             116
          
           
             Col.
             Massie
             beates
             the
             enemy
             neare
             Bristoll
             .
             p.
             129
          
           
             Col.
             Massies
             danger
             and
             deliverance
             .
             p.
             144
          
           
             Sir
             
               Iohn
               Meldrums
            
             good
             service
             requited
             .
             p.
             152
          
           
             Col.
             Mittons
             Forces
             good
             service
             .
             p.
             167
          
           
             Monethly
             continued
             Morning
             Prayers
             at
             London
             .
             p.
             207
          
           
             The
             Ministers
             of
             two
             Counties
             Petition
             the
             Parliament
             for
             a
             Church
             Government
             to
             be
             establisht
             .
             p.
             434
          
           
             Our
             mercies
             Baptized
             Gad
             a
             Multitude
             .
             p.
             63
          
           
             Ministers
             of
             Londons
             and
             Westminsters
             most
             pious
             meeting
             at
             Sion-Colledge
             .
             p.
             445
          
        
         
           
             N.
             
          
           
             NEw-Castle
             taken
             by
             the
             Scots
             .
             p.
             46
          
           
             Newbery
             Fight
             .
             p.
             57
          
           
             Newcastle
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             61
          
           
             Newcastle
             in
             free
             Trading
             againe
             .
             p.
             69
          
           
             Our
             Northerne
             Forces
             in
             good
             condition
             .
             p.
             259
          
           
             The
             fifth
             of
             Novembers
             Commemoration
             ,
             a
             Thankes-giving
             Day
             for
             the
             Parliaments
             continuation
             .
             p.
             315
          
           
             Novembers
             seventeenth
             ,
             Queene
             Elizabeths
             just
             Commemoration
             noted
             on
             a
             
             speciall
             occasion
             .
             p.
             323
          
           
             Newarke
             besieged
             by
             the
             Scots
             ,
             and
             their
             brave
             beginnings
             there
             to
             tame
             that
             enemy
             .
             p.
             327
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             taken
             at
             Nasebie-fight
             brought
             to
             London
             .
             p.
             173
          
           
             Newarke
             left
             by
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             419
          
        
         
           
             O.
             
          
           
             LOrd
             Ogleby
             taken
             prisoner
             .
             p.
             11
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Orinskirk
             .
             p.
             11
          
           
             Ordination
             of
             Ministers
             at
             London
             .
             p.
             46
          
           
             Ordinance
             against
             Irish
             Rebels
             .
             p.
             57
          
           
             Ordinance
             of
             self-deniall
             .
             p.
             5
          
           
             Care
             for
             chosing
             good
             Officers
             in
             London
             .
             p.
             82
          
           
             Two
             excellent
             Ordinances
             of
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             312
          
           
             An
             Ordinance
             for
             the
             maintenance
             of
             the
             New-modell'd
             Army
             .
             p.
             97
          
           
             Oxford
             Lords
             come
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             137
          
           
             Oxford
             besieged
             by
             the
             Gen.
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             .
             p.
             140
          
           
             Master
             Occonnelly
             rewarded
             for
             his
             discovery
             of
             the
             desperate
             plot
             in
             Ireland
             .
             p.
             152
          
           
             Oxford
             surrendred
             ,
             the
             manner
             how
             .
             p.
             446
          
        
         
           
             P.
             
          
           
             A
             Plot
             upon
             our
             Magazine
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             17
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             promptitude
             to
             the
             worke
             of
             Reformation
             .
             p.
             29
          
           
             A
             Plot
             against
             the
             Parliaments
             Army
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             37
          
           
             Plottings
             of
             the
             Royalists
             to
             cousen
             the
             Kingdome
             .
             p.
             37
          
           
             Plimouth
             mens
             admirable
             courage
             .
             p.
             38
          
           
             A
             brave
             prize
             taken
             at
             Poole
             .
             p.
             44
          
           
             More
             Plots
             of
             the
             enemy
             discovered
             .
             p.
             78
          
           
             The
             Plot
             against
             Lyn-Regis
             .
             p.
             79
          
           
             A
             Plot
             in
             the
             North
             frustrated
             .
             p.
             259
          
           
             Major
             Gen.
             Poyntz
             his
             activity
             and
             fidelity
             rewarded
             .
             p.
             281
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             piety
             .
             p.
             293
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             happy
             continuation
             a
             great
             mercy
             .
             p.
             315
          
           
             Preservation
             of
             London
             from
             the
             plague
             of
             pestilence
             a
             great
             mercy
             .
             p.
             415
          
           
             Parliaments
             formerly
             made
             staulking-horses
             to
             get
             Subsidies
             .
             p.
             322
          
           
             A
             prize
             taken
             at
             Plimouth
             .
             p.
             323
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             integrity
             against
             Protections
             and
             Bribes
             .
             p.
             325
          
           
             Serjeant
             Major
             Purefoyes
             brave
             valour
             at
             Compton-house
             .
             p.
             99
          
           
             A
             brave
             Passage
             of
             providence
             at
             Sir
             
               Erasmus
               Fountaines
            
             house
             .
             p.
             103
          
           
             Pretended
             peace
             at
             Uxbridge
             .
             p.
             104
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             care
             of
             the
             City
             of
             London
             .
             p.
             337
          
           
             
             Plimouths
             singular
             good
             successe
             against
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             340
          
           
             Partshall
             Garrison
             taken
             .
             p.
             108
          
           
             Plimouth
             totally
             releeved
             and
             freed
             from
             Siege
             .
             p.
             348
          
           
             Praises
             encouraged
             .
             p.
             365
          
           
             Serjeant
             Major
             Purefoyes
             good
             Services
             about
             Warwick
             .
             p.
             146
          
           
             A
             Petition
             to
             the
             Parliament
             about
             the
             Kingdomes
             sad
             condition
             .
             p.
             155
          
           
             A
             Petition
             to
             the
             Parliament
             by
             the
             inhabitants
             of
             Westminster
             .
             p.
             188
          
           
             A
             Plot
             of
             the
             Westerne
             Clubmen
             discovered
             .
             p.
             201
          
           
             A
             Petition
             of
             the
             Ministerr
             of
             the
             two
             Counties
             about
             Church-Governement
             .
             p.
             434
          
           
             Propositions
             for
             a
             well-grounded
             Peace
             resolved
             on
             .
             p.
             444
          
        
         
           
             Q.
             
          
           
             NO
             Quarter
             to
             be
             granted
             to
             Irish
             Rebels
             .
             p.
             56
          
           
             The
             Queene
             of
             Swedens
             desire
             to
             associate
             with
             England
             .
             p.
             84
          
           
             Queene
             Elizabeths
             just
             Commemoration
             .
             p.
             320
          
        
         
           
             R.
             
          
           
             PRince
             Robert
             defeated
             .
             p.
             11
             ,
             12
             ,
             13.
             
          
           
             Col.
             Rudgely
             bravely
             beates
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             22
          
           
             Royalists
             plot
             to
             cousen
             the
             Kingdome
             .
             p.
             37
          
           
             Rad
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             40
          
           
             Captaine
             Redmans
             good
             service
             in
             Northamptonshire
             .
             p.
             83
          
           
             The
             enemy
             defeated
             about
             Redding
             .
             p.
             261
          
           
             Master
             Rouses
             Psalmes
             .
             p.
             319
          
           
             Rochels
             Bloud
             .
             p.
             323
          
           
             The
             enemy
             defeated
             at
             Rumsey
             .
             p.
             136
          
           
             An
             excellent
             Remonstrance
             of
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             183
          
           
             The
             City
             of
             Londons
             most
             excellent
             and
             famous
             Remonstrance
             .
             p.
             426
          
           
             Reformation
             of
             Religion
             taken
             into
             consideration
             .
             p.
             257
          
        
         
           
             S.
             
          
           
             SHeffild
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             7
          
           
             Staley-house
             taken
             .
             p.
             9
          
           
             Major
             Straughans
             brave
             performances
             in
             the
             West
             .
             p.
             15
          
           
             Major
             Skippon
             bravely
             encourages
             his
             Souldiers
             .
             p.
             19
          
           
             Schismes
             Petitioned
             against
             .
             p.
             28
          
           
             Reasons
             of
             slandering
             of
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             39
          
           
             Col.
             Sydenhams
             good
             service
             .
             p.
             62
          
           
             Capt.
             Stone
             his
             brave
             service
             .
             p.
             66
          
           
             Sir
             
               John
               Strange-waies
            
             house
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             stormed
             .
             p.
             67
          
           
             Col.
             Sydenhams
             brave
             service
             .
             p.
             72
          
           
             Selfe-denying
             Ordinance
             .
             p.
             76
          
           
             
             The
             Swedes
             desire
             to
             associate
             with
             England
             .
             p.
             84
          
           
             Sir
             
               George
               Strange-waies
            
             brought
             Prisoner
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             259
          
           
             A
             foule
             and
             false
             slander
             laid
             on
             the
             Parliament
             by
             Royalists
             in
             Wales
             .
             p.
             263
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
             made
             Governour
             of
             Bristoll
             .
             p.
             268
          
           
             Our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotlands
             Victory
             over
             Montrosse
             in
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             270
          
           
             Scotlands
             bloud
             .
             p.
             323
          
           
             Scarborough
             Town
             ,
             Church
             ,
             and
             Haven
             taken
             .
             p.
             110
          
           
             Shrewsbury
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             113
          
           
             A
             brave
             victory
             obtained
             at
             Sligo
             in
             Ireland
             .
             p.
             342
          
           
             Major
             Gen.
             Skippons
             brave
             service
             about
             the
             settlement
             of
             the
             new
             Modell'd
             Army
             .
             p.
             132
          
           
             A
             Ship
             taken
             at
             Dartmouth
             with
             Letters
             of
             importance
             .
             p.
             359
          
           
             A
             spur
             to
             quicken
             the
             spirit
             of
             praises
             .
             p.
             365
          
           
             Captaine
             Stones
             good
             service
             against
             the
             enemy
             .
             p.
             152
          
           
             The
             Scots
             advance
             to
             Nottingham
             .
             p.
             174
          
           
             A
             Ship
             of
             Ireland
             taken
             at
             Padstow
             of
             much
             concernment
             .
             p.
             386
          
           
             Our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotlands
             excellent
             Remonstrance
             to
             the
             King.
             p.
             183
          
           
             Shrewsburies
             Committees
             just
             praise
             .
             p.
             443
          
           
             The
             Scots
             retreat
             from
             Newark
             to
             Newcastle
             .
             p.
             419
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Stoke-new-house
             .
             p.
             107
          
        
         
           
             T.
             
          
           
             TInmouth
             Castle
             taken
             .
             p.
             63
          
           
             Free
             Trading
             at
             Newcastle
             .
             p.
             69
          
           
             Taunton-Dean
             in
             the
             West
             releeved
             .
             p.
             81
          
           
             The
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Tong
             Castle
             .
             p.
             84
          
           
             Mr.
             Tomlins
             made
             a
             Baron
             of
             the
             Exchequer
             .
             p.
             282
          
           
             Thanksgiving
             for
             Londons
             welfare
             .
             p.
             315
          
           
             The
             Treaty
             at
             Uxbridge
             for
             peace
             .
             p.
             104
          
           
             Major
             Temple
             bravely
             beates
             the
             enemy
             neare
             Dennington
             .
             p.
             111
          
           
             Treaties
             with
             Malignants
             dangerous
             .
             p.
             344
          
           
             Thanksgiving
             for
             Chester
             .
             p.
             364
          
           
             Tauntons
             most
             happy
             releefe
             .
             p.
             174
          
           
             Tauntons
             Souldiers
             good
             services
             rewarded
             .
             p.
             151
          
           
             Thanksgiving
             for
             Langport
             ,
             the
             manner
             thereof
             .
             p.
             197
          
        
         
           
             V.
             
          
           
             A
             Brave
             Victory
             obtained
             neare
             Chester
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Brereton
            
             .
             p.
             97
          
           
             A
             brave
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             Colonell
             Massies
             Forces
             in
             the
             Forrest
             of
             Deane
             .
             p.
             116
          
           
             Major
             Gen.
             Vrreyes
             brave
             Victory
             against
             Montrosse
             in
             Scotland
             .
             p.
             134
          
           
             
             Uxbridge
             Treaty
             .
             p.
             104
          
           
             A
             brave
             Victory
             at
             the
             Devizes
             .
             p.
             123
          
        
         
           
             W.
             
          
           
             THe
             enemy
             beaten
             at
             Welch-poole
             .
             p.
             5
          
           
             Wareham
             yeelded
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             5
          
           
             Welbeck-house
             taken
             .
             p.
             7
          
           
             Winkfield
             Mannour
             besieged
             .
             p.
             9
          
           
             Winkfield
             Mannour
             taken
             .
             p.
             14
          
           
             Wales
             in
             good
             condition
             for
             the
             Parliament
             .
             p.
             302
          
           
             The
             Governour
             of
             Warwicks
             brave
             service
             in
             Worcester-shire
             .
             p.
             107
          
           
             Weymouth
             bravely
             regained
             .
             p.
             117
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Wallers
            
             brave
             Victory
             at
             the
             Devizes
             .
             p.
             123
          
           
             Court
             of
             Wards
             Voted
             downe
             .
             p.
             369
          
           
             Warehams
             Garrisons
             good
             service
             .
             p.
             175
          
           
             Inhabitants
             of
             Westminsters
             Petition
             .
             p.
             181
          
        
         
           
             Y.
             
          
           
             THe
             Duke
             of
             YORK
             to
             come
             from
             Oxford
             .
             to
             Saint
             Jameses
             .
             p.
             445
          
        
         
           FINIS
           .
        
         
      
    
     
       
         Notes, typically marginal, from the original text
         
           Notes for div A95892-e10250
           
             A
             Summary
             relation
             of
             the
             state
             of
             the
             Kingdom
             at
             the
             Conclusion
             of
             the
             third
             pa●●
             of
             this
             Parliamentary-Chronicle
             .
          
           
             Varietas
             ,
             in
             omnibus
             delecta●
             .
          
           
             The
             Title
             of
             this
             fourth
             Part
             of
             our
             
               Parliamentary
               Chronicle
            
             ,
             justified
             .
          
           
             England
             the
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             August
             .
             1644.
             
          
           
             Colonell
             Massies
             Letter
             to
             the
             Speaker
             of
             the
             House
             of
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             A
             branch
             of
             the
             Bush
             ,
             heer
             ,
             on
             fire
             ;
             but
             not
             burned
             .
          
           
             Generall
             Mynne
             slain
             ,
             &
             a
             brave
             Victory
             obtained
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             at
             Welchpool
             ,
             in
             
               Mountgomery
               shire
            
             .
          
           
             The
             prize
             and
             prisoners
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             shrewd
             strait
             that
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Dallison
            
             was
             put
             unto
             .
          
           
             The
             Town
             of
             Wareham
             yeelded
             to
             Colonell
             Sydenham
             .
          
           
             A
             Letter
             from
             the
             Lord
             of
             Inchiquin
             out
             of
             Ireland
             occasioned
             the
             speedy
             yeelding
             of
             this
             Town
             .
          
           
             Twelve
             brave
             Horses
             surprised
             by
             the
             Garrison
             of
             Stafford
             .
          
           
             The
             Noble
             Earl
             of
             Manchesters
             advance
             from
             York
             .
          
           
             
               Welbeck
               House
            
             taken
             by
             the
             Earl
             of
             Manchester
             .
          
           
             Sheffeild-castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             assaulting
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             prize
             taken
             in
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             Country
             gave
             my
             Lords
             Souldiers
             500.
             pound
             to
             drink
             for
             their
             good
             Service
             .
          
           
             Boulsover-castle
             also
             yeelded
             to
             the
             Earl
             of
             Manchester
             .
          
           
             The
             prize
             taken
             in
             this
             Castle
             .
          
           
             Staley-House
             also
             taken
             .
          
           
             Wingfleld-Mannour
             besteged
             by
             Darby
             forces
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Colonell
             Middleten
             .
          
           
             Another
             gallant
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             Colonell
             Middleton
             .
          
           
             A
             third
             brave
             de●eat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             ,
             by
             Col.
             Middleton
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               John
               Meldrum
            
             defeats
             the
             Enemy
             in
             Lancashire
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Doddington
             takes
             the
             Lord
             Ogleby
             prisoner
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               Williā
               Brereton
            
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Marrow
             slain
             .
          
           
             Prince
             Robber
             with
             two
             Regiments
             of
             horse
             defeated
             .
          
           
             The
             valiant
             performances
             of
             Sir
             
               William
               Breretons
            
             forces
             in
             the
             fight
             at
             Tarvin
             .
          
           
             Another
             most
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               John
               Meld●um
            
             ,
             at
             Ormskirk
             .
          
           
             800
             Horse
             ,
             and
             300
             prisoners
             taken
             .
          
           
             A
             breif
             note
             ,
             how
             the
             Lord
             prospe●ed
             our
             proceedings
             against
             bloody
             Prince
             Robber
             ,
             in
             and
             about
             Lancashire
             .
          
           
             Almost
             2000.
             of
             Ruperts
             Horse
             taken
             by
             ours
             besides
             prisoners
             .
          
           
             A
             breif
             relation
             of
             some
             active
             and
             victorious
             performances
             of
             Colonell
             Fox
             .
          
           
             A
             prize
             taken
             at
             Vpton-Warren
             .
          
           
             Another
             brave
             prize
             taken
             by
             Colonell
             Fox
             .
          
           
             A
             third
             prize
             also
             taken
             by
             Colonell
             Foxes
             Forces
             .
             What
             a
             terrour
             Colonell
             Fox
             was
             to
             all
             his
             enemies
             about
             him
             .
          
           
             Winck
             field
             Mannour
             
               taken
               by
               Sir
            
             Joh.
             Gell
             
          
           
             An
             Ordinance
             of
             Parliament
             for
             the
             Association
             of
             the
             Western
             Counties
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             &
             most
             Heroick
             exploit
             of
             Serjeant
             Major
             Stranghan
             against
             the
             Enemy
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Malpasse
             ,
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Breretons
            
             Forces
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             was
             about
             2000
             strong
             ,
             we
             but
             800.
             
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             is
             routed
             .
             The
             prize
             and
             prisoners
             taken
             
          
           
             Commanders
             slain
             .
          
           
             Common
             souldiers
             slain
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             per●idious
             plot
             ,
             and
             dangerous
             Design
             to
             have
             blown
             up
             our
             Magazine
             ,
             and
             destroyed
             our
             Army
             at
             Lestithiell
             in
             Cornwall
             .
          
           
             Two
             wilde-fire
             Engines
             conveyed
             into
             our
             close
             waggons
             ,
             where
             were
             60
             barrels
             of
             powder
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             the
             preservation
             described
             .
          
           
             The
             two
             Engines
             sent
             up
             to
             the
             Parliamen●
             ,
             wher
             they
             were
             publikely
             shewn
             &
             seen
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             no●
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Dan.
             3.
             
          
           
             Exod.
             15.
             11.
             
          
           
             September
             1644.
             
          
           
             Our
             formidable
             Parliamentary
             Army
             coopt
             up
             in
             Cornwall
             in
             the
             West
             ,
             and
             in
             great
             danger
             ,
             but
             most
             mightily
             preserved
             and
             delivered
             .
          
           
             
               Heer
               was
               ,
               indeed
               ,
               the
            
             B●●ning
             Bush
             not
             Consumed
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             cruell
             Councell
             of
             Warre
             resolved
             to
             give
             no
             quarter
             ,
             but
             to
             put
             all
             to
             the
             Sword.
             
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Skippons
             〈◊〉
             ,
             but
             brave
             speech
             &
             ●esolution
             to
             live
             ●●
             die
             with
             his
             Souldiers
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             begun
             .
          
           
             Not
             only
             quarter
             ,
             but
             also
             fair
             conditions
             granted
             to
             our
             Souldiers
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             perfidious
             disloyalty
             of
             the
             Enemy
             in
             violating
             al
             the
             conditions
             agreed
             on
             .
          
           
             
               Heer
               again
               the
            
             Burning-Bush
             not
             Consumed
             .
          
           
             This
             deliverance
             of
             our
             Souldiers
             was
             a
             singular
             mer●y
             of
             the
             Lord.
             
          
           
             That
             this
             miscarriage
             of
             our
             Army
             ,
             was
             a
             plain
             plot
             of
             trechery
             .
          
           
             Renowned
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
             perceived
             this
             plot
             ,
             but
             too
             late
             .
          
           
             A
             notable
             and
             most
             pregnant
             proof
             or
             ground
             of
             the
             knowledge
             of
             this
             disaster
             in
             the
             West
             to
             be
             a
             plot
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middletons
            
             ammunition
             safely
             conveyed
             unto
             Oswest●y
             from
             Wem
             ,
             for
             the
             Welsh
             Affaires
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             valiant
             Colonell
             Rudgeley
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             ,
             by
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Middleton
            
             .
          
           
             Mountgomery
             Castle
             
               taken
               by
               Sir
            
             Thomas
             Middleton
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             taking
             Morton-Corbet-Castle
             .
             by
             Wem
             Garrison
             .
          
           
             Morton-Corbet-Castle
             taken
             by
             five
             men
             only
             who
             first
             entered
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             Some
             Collyr●n●
             or
             eye-salve
             to
             heal
             (
             if
             it
             were
             possible
             )
             Malignants
             sore
             eyes
             .
          
           
             Faires
             &
             freetrading
             in
             all
             the
             Associated
             Counties
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             mercy
             of
             God
             to
             London
             and
             Westminster
             ,
             in
             the
             pure
             and
             powerfull
             preaching
             of
             the
             Word
             .
          
           
             The
             sad
             &
             bad
             condition
             of
             the
             Counties
             &
             places
             under
             the
             Royalists
             power
             and
             tyranny
             .
          
           
             Contraria
             juxta
             se
             posita
             magis
             illucescunt
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Foxes
             constant
             activity
             and
             good
             Services
             .
          
           
             The
             worthy
             Leivtenant
             of
             the
             Towre
             of
             London
             ,
             Alderman
             Pennington
             apprehended
             the
             two
             
               Irish-Rebels
               ,
               Macquire
               &
               Mac-mahoon
            
             ,
             who
             had
             made
             an
             escape
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             taking
             the
             Rebels
             .
          
           
             The
             City
             Ministers
             petition
             to
             the
             Parliam
             .
             against
             novel
             &
             upstart
             Schismes
             &
             for
             a
             settlement
             of
             
               Church
               Government
            
             .
          
           
             Clear
             demonstrations
             of
             the
             Parliaments
             pious
             integrity
             to
             expedite
             and
             compleat
             the
             work
             of
             Reformation
             .
          
           
             Tender
             consciences
             taken
             into
             consideration
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Ordination
             of
             Ministers
             taken
             also
             into
             consideration
             &
             established
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             performed
             by
             Leicestershire
             forces
             against
             Rob-Carryer
             Hastings
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             famous
             and
             renowned
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Breret●n
            
             ,
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Middleton
            
             ,
             &
             Sir
             
               John
               Meldrum
            
             ,
             at
             the
             raising
             of
             the
             s●ege
             before
             
               Mountgomery-Castle
               .
               Mountgomery-Castle
            
             besieged
             by
             the
             Enemy
             ,
             as
             soon
             as
             wee
             had
             taken
             it
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Middleton
            
             speedily
             invi●es
             Sir
             
               Wil.
               Brereton
            
             ,
             &
             Sir
             
               John
               Meldrum
            
             ,
             to
             his
             assistance
             A
             brave
             prize
             lately
             before
             taken
             from
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             Our
             Army
             consisting
             of
             3000
             horse
             and
             foot
             ,
             come
             neer
             the
             Enemy
             to
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             Army
             consisting
             of
             5000
             horse
             and
             foot
             commanded
             by
             the
             Lord
             Byron
             .
             Sir
             
               Iohn
               Meldrum
            
             had
             the
             ordering
             and
             managing
             of
             this
             whole
             action
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             was
             very
             desperate
             &
             dubious
             on
             both
             sides
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             courage
             of
             our
             brave
             Commanders
             and
             Leaders
             .
             Sir
             
               Wil.
               Fairfax
            
             mortally
             wounded
             in
             this
             fight
             
          
           
             Our
             extremity
             was
             Gods
             opportunity
             .
             The
             Enemies
             whole
             Army
             routed
             and
             put
             to
             flight
             .
          
           
             The
             slain
             and
             prisoners
             taken
             in
             this
             notable
             fight
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Will.
               Brereton
            
             &
             his
             Cheshire
             forces
             did
             most
             remarkably
             in
             this
             fight
             
          
           
             Our
             losse
             and
             slain
             .
          
           
             Our
             benefits
             by
             this
             famous
             Victory
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             ,
             again
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             memorable
             &
             worthy
             act
             of
             renowned
             Sir
             
               Joh.
               Meldrum
            
             toward
             slain
             Sir
             
               Will.
               Fairfax
            
             his
             surviving
             sorrowfull
             Lady
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             pious
             and
             precious
             speech
             of
             the
             virtuous
             Lady
             Fairfax
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             of
             renowned
             Colonell
             Massies
             ,
             in
             the
             taking
             of
             the
             Town
             &
             Castle
             of
             Monmouth
             .
          
           
             The
             Town
             and
             Castle
             of
             Monmouth
             ,
             taken
             by
             Col.
             Massie
             ,
             by
             a
             stratagem
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             〈◊〉
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Col.
             〈◊〉
             Massie
             at
             Betsley
             Sconce
             in
             the
             Forrest
             of
             Dean
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             〈…〉
             .
          
           
             Deut.
             33.
             16.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             89.
             6.
             8.
             
          
           
             October
             .
             1644.
             
          
           
             A
             Committee
             of
             both
             
               Houses
               of
               Parliament
            
             appointed
             to
             be
             joyned
             with
             the
             Army
             ,
             for
             joynt
             consultation
             in
             the
             actions
             &
             motions
             thereof
             .
          
           
             A
             more
             clear
             demonstration
             of
             the
             plot
             against
             our
             Army
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             Dangerous
             Instructions
             to
             tempt
             our
             Army
             to
             revolt
             from
             the
             Parl.
             to
             the
             King.
             One
             of
             the
             Instructions
             .
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Generals
             noble
             ●delity
             to
             the
             State.
             
          
           
             The
             false
             ,
             ●al●●cious
             and
             malicious
             p●ottings
             of
             the
             Royalists
             to
             couzen
             the
             Kingdom
             .
          
           
             The
             cheif
             reason
             why
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             ,
             are
             so
             s●andered
             and
             maligned
             by
             Cavaliers
             and
             Malignants
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             courage
             of
             the
             Commanders
             &
             Souldiers
             of
             the
             Plimouth
             horse
             .
          
           
             The
             Plimouth
             horse
             ,
             put
             the
             King
             himself
             into
             a
             terrible
             and
             frigh●ing
             fear
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             ignoble
             &
             disloyall
             act
             of
             King
             Charles
             in
             Cornwall
             .
          
           
             The
             blessing
             of
             him
             that
             dwelt
             in
             the
             Bush
             was
             on
             our
             Army
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             Most
             successful
             proceedings
             of
             affaires
             in
             Scotland
             ,
             and
             in
             the
             Northern
             parts
             of
             our
             kingdom
             ▪
             
          
           
             Many
             Array-men
             in
             the
             Northern
             parts
             surprised
             by
             the
             Country
             people
             .
          
           
             The
             taking
             of
             Rad-castle
             in
             North-wales
             by
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Middleton
            
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             &
             prizes
             taken
             in
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             Ordinance
             for
             Ordination
             of
             Ministers
             ,
             in
             &
             about
             London
          
           
             The
             names
             of
             the
             Presbyters
             appointed
             for
             Ordination
             of
             Ministers
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             examining
             those
             that
             are
             to
             bee
             Ordained
             Ministers
             .
          
           
             Care
             taken
             for
             an
             augmentation
             of
             Ministers
             small
             Livings
             ,
             and
             for
             future
             competent
             maintainance
             for
             them
             ,
          
           
             A
             most
             brave
             &
             famous
             exploit
             performed
             by
             that
             most
             renowned
             Cōmander
             Col●n
             .
             Massie
             upon
             the
             Kings
             Forces
             at
             Beechley
             .
          
           
             The
             extraordinary
             danger
             of
             death
             that
             noble
             Col.
             Massie
             was
             in
             at
             this
             〈◊〉
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               John
               Winter
            
             that
             grand
             Papist
             being
             in
             a
             great
             danger
             of
             death
             ,
             tumbled
             himself
             down
             a
             hill
             to
             save
             his
             life
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             &
             prizes
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             loss
             which
             wee
             sustained
             in
             this
             exploit
             .
          
           
             A
             breif
             Encomium
             to
             renowned
             Col.
             Massie
             .
          
           
             An
             Irish
             ship
             taken
             ,
             at
             White-Haven
             in
             Cumberland
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             prize
             taken
             by
             the
             Governour
             of
             Pool
             .
             And
             
          
           
             Another
             by
             Colonell
             Lambert
             .
          
           
             Much
             to
             bee
             honoured
             Dr.
             
               John
               Bastwick
            
             re●●ived
             in
             prison
             ,
             and
             released
             out
             of
             prison
             ,
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Dr.
             Bastwick
             exchanged
             for
             Col.
             Hudlestone
             ,
             returned
             from
             Knaresbor●ugh
             Castle
             to
             Londō
             .
          
           
             Dr.
             Bastwick
             ,
             like
             an
             impregnable
             Rock
             ,
             ●●turned
             true
             to
             his
             pious
             principles
             .
          
           
             More
             excellent
             performances
             by
             noble
             &
             renowned
             Sir
             
               Too
               .
               Middleton
            
             ,
             in
             
               North
               Wale●
            
             .
          
           
             The
             relation
             of
             the
             taking
             of
             Newcastle
             by
             storming
             it
             ,
             by
             our
             brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             The
             Scots
             pious
             &
             prudent
             carriage
             before
             the
             storming
             of
             Newcastle
             .
          
           
             Marley
             the
             Major
             of
             Newcastle
             his
             proud
             &
             dissembling
             carriage
             toward
             the
             Sc●ts
             .
          
           
             What
             great
             &
             most
             just
             cause
             England
             hath
             ,
             for
             ever
             ,
             to
             love
             most
             entirely
             their
             faithfull
             brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             Malignants
             most
             slanderous
             mouths
             justly
             stopped
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             performed
             by
             renowned
             Col.
             Seel●y
             ,
             Governour
             in
             Lyme
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             just
             reasons
             of
             an
             Ordinance
             of
             Parliament
             against
             Irish
             Rebels
             taken
             prisoners
             by
             Sea
             or
             Land
             ,
             who
             are
             to
             have
             no
             quarter
             granted
             them
             .
          
           
             Certain
             intelligence
             brought
             to
             London
             that
             ours
             and
             the
             Kings
             forces
             were
             within
             2
             or
             3
             miles
             of
             Newberry
             ,
             and
             like
             to
             be
             engaged
             .
          
           
             The
             Copy
             of
             a
             Letter
             sent
             to
             the
             honourable
             Speaker
             of
             the
             
               House
               of
               Commons
            
             ,
             relating
             the
             whole
             fight
             at
             
               Newberry
               ,
               28
               Octob.
            
             1644.
             
          
           
             The
             King
             in
             Newberry
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             strength
             at
             Newberry
             ,
             was
             8000
             foot
             and
             5000
             horse
             .
          
           
             God
             ,
             heer
             ,
             took
             more
             care
             for
             his
             servants
             ,
             than
             the
             King
             did
             of
             his
             best
             Subjects
             .
          
           
             Our
             Army
             was
             necessitated
             to
             quarter
             al
             night
             in
             the
             open
             field
             .
          
           
             Ours
             took
             2
             or
             3
             cart
             loads
             of
             the
             Kings
             provision
             ,
             and
             100
             horse
             and
             foot
             of
             the
             enemies
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             begun
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             maintained
             for
             at
             least
             3
             houres
             space
             ,
             with
             admitable
             courage
             &
             fiercenes
             on
             both
             sides
             .
          
           
             The
             Earl
             of
             Cleveland
             &
             others
             taken
             prisoners
             .
          
           
             9
             of
             our
             brave
             peices
             of
             Ordnance
             ,
             which
             had
             been
             lost
             in
             Cornwall
             ,
             heer
             ,
             now
             recovered
             .
             our
             men
             fought
             like
             devils
             ,
             as
             the
             Cornish
             Souldiers
             cryed
             our
             ,
             running
             away
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             ●●ed
             out
             of
             Newberry
             with
             only
             one
             Troop
             of
             horse
             .
          
           
             General
             Gorings
             brother
             shot
             dead
             in
             the
             fight
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             t●ken
             at
             Newberry
             fight
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             flying
             out
             of
             Newberry
             reviles
             the
             Major
             .
          
           
             Prizes-taken
             at
             &
             about
             Newb.
             
          
           
             An
             Order
             of
             Parliament
             for
             a
             day
             of
             publik
             Thank●giving
             to
             God
             〈◊〉
             brave
             def●at
             ,
             &
             happy
             Victory
             .
          
           
             A
             just
             check
             to
             our
             improvidence
             in
             not
             improving
             this
             braveadvantage
             as
             we
             might
             have
             done
             .
          
           
             The
             Castle
             in
             the
             Town
             of
             Newcastle
             taken
             by
             our
             brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             The
             names
             of
             the
             prisoners
             taken
             in
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemies
             at
             
               Bever
               Vale
            
             ,
             by
             Sir
             
               Jo.
               Gells
            
             ,
             &
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Fairfax
            
             his
             forces
             .
          
           
             800
             horse
             and
             400
             prisoners
             taken
             at
             Bever-Vale
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Syden●ams
             good
             service
             in
             the
             West
          
           
             Leverpool
             in
             Lancashire
             surrendred
             up
             to
             Sir
             
               Jo.
               Meldrum
            
          
           
             The
             manner
             how
             Leverpool
             was
             taken
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             taken
             &
             the
             goods
             of
             the
             Town
             recovered
             by
             Sea.
             
          
           
             Tinmouth-castle
             surrendred
             unto
             Generall
             Leven
             ,
             with
             38
             peices
             of
             Ordnance
             in
             it
             ,
             and
             great
             store
             of
             o●her
             Armes
             &
             Ammunition
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             wise
             &
             providentiall
             degrees
             of
             Gods
             completing
             his
             mercies
             to
             us
             .
          
           
             This
             Moneths
             day
             of
             humiliation
             was
             also
             (
             most
             justly
             )
             turned
             as
             much
             into
             a
             day
             of
             exultation
             .
             Reverend
             Mr.
             Cases
             baptizing
             of
             the
             surrender
             of
             Newcastle
             ,
             with
             the
             name
             of
             
               G●d
               ,
               a
               Multitude
            
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             A
             brief
             &
             most
             grateful
             ●ecap●tulation
             of
             all
             the
             memorable
             mercies
             of
             this
             moneth
             of
             October
             .
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4.
             
          
           
             5.
             
          
           
             6.
             
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Isa
             .
             54.
             16
             ,
             17.
             
          
           
             Ibid.
             ver
             .
             15.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             18.
             31.
             46
             
          
           
             Novemb.
             1644.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             performed
             by
             Captain
             Stones
             ,
             one
             of
             valiant
             Col.
             
               Ridgele
               yes
            
             Officers
             in
             armes
             ,
             against
             the
             Enemy
             about
             Eccleshall
          
           
             This
             5
             of
             November
             a
             day
             of
             publik
             thanksgiving
             for
             divers
             great
             and
             famous
             victories
             .
          
           
             The
             great
             triumph
             in
             the
             City
             of
             London
             ,
             on
             this
             solemn
             day
             of
             thanksgiving
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             Garrison
             at
             Sir
             
               Jo.
               Strangeways
            
             House
             in
             Dorsetstire
             ,
             stormed
             &
             taken
             by
             Sir
             
               Anthony
               Ashley-Cooper
            
             .
          
           
             The
             storming
             of
             this
             Garrison
             continued
             6
             hours
             together
             
          
           
             Between
             30
             &
             40
             of
             our
             men
             blown
             up
             with
             powder
             in
             the
             taking
             of
             this
             house
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             
               Helmsley
               castle
            
             .
          
           
             Free
             Trading
             with
             Newcastle
             re-established
             by
             the
             Parlia
             .
          
           
             
               Helmsley
               castle
            
             in
             Yorkeshire
             taken
             by
             the
             thrice
             noble
             Lord
             Fairfax
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             in
             Lincolnshire
             ,
             by
             Major
             Harrison
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Axminster
             ,
             by
             Lime
             forces
             .
          
           
             A
             rich
             ship
             driven
             into
             
               Lime
               Haven
            
             by
             a
             storm
             .
          
           
             Another
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             
               Lime
               Garrison
            
             .
          
           
             
               Laughorn
               castle
            
             in
             South-wales
             taken
             by
             Colonell
             Beal
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             performed
             by
             Col.
             Sydenham
             against
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Dorchester
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             courage
             &
             valour
             of
             Colon.
             Sydenham
             and
             his
             Souldiers
             .
          
           
             A
             grateful
             summary
             review
             of
             the
             various
             ways
             of
             
               the
               Burning
               Bush
               not
               consumed
            
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             46.
             11.
             
          
           
             Decemb.
             1644.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemies
             at
             Salisbury
             by
             Sergeant
             Major
             Dewet
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Cooke
             &
             Leivtenant-Col
             .
             Hook
             ,
             with
             others
             taken
             prisoners
             .
          
           
             The
             self-denying
             Ordinance
             for
             calling
             home
             al
             the
             Members
             of
             both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             substance
             of
             the
             Ordinance
             ,
             or
             Vote
             it self
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             Humiliation
             ordered
             to
             bee
             set
             apart
             for
             both
             Houses
             in
             private
             ,
             to
             seek
             the
             Lord
             ,
             touching
             this
             great
             Vote
             .
          
           
             Isaiah
             65.
             1.
             
          
           
             Crowland
             taken
             by
             Col.
             Rainesborough
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             ●ed●ury
             by
             renowned
             Col.
             Massie
             .
          
           
             Good
             service
             done
             by
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Middletons
            
             forces
             about
             Mountgomery-shire
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             in
             the
             West
             by
             Col.
             Holborn
             .
          
           
             Plots
             &
             conspiracies
             of
             the
             Enemies
             discovered
             and
             prevented
             .
             Stafford
             Town
             and
             Castle
             in
             danger
             .
             
               Dover●castle
               .
               Abbington
            
             .
          
           
             Ail●bury
             .
             Reading
             .
             Plymouth
             .
          
           
             Lyn-Regis
             in
             great
             danger
             to
             have
             been
             betrayed
             .
          
           
             An
             exact
             relation
             of
             the
             crafty
             contrivement
             &
             d●scovery
             of
             the
             plot
             to
             betray
             Lyn-Regis
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             esteem
             of
             Lyn-Regis
             .
          
           
             Captain
             Lemon
             seems
             to
             consent
             to
             the
             plot
             
          
           
             The
             Governour
             of
             Lyn
             made
             acquainted
             with
             the
             businesse
             .
          
           
             The
             brave
             carriage
             of
             the
             businesse
             .
          
           
             Leivtenant
             S●ubbin
             &
             5
             or
             6
             more
             with
             him
             sent
             from
             Lyn
             by
             the
             Governour
             ,
             came
             in
             a
             disguise
             to
             perfect
             the
             work
             .
          
           
             Mr.
             Strange
             findes
             himself
             betrayed
             .
          
           
             Mr.
             Strange
             &
             his
             Commissiō
             taken
             and
             sent
             up
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             Copy
             of
             the
             Commission
             .
          
           
             Iounton-Dean
             in
             the
             West
             releived
             .
          
           
             Colon
             Holborns
             activity
             &
             brave
             service
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             Care
             taken
             by
             the
             Parliament
             for
             the
             choosing
             of
             good
             Officers
             in
             the
             City
             of
             London
             .
          
           
             Captain
             Redmans
             brave
             service
             neer
             Northampton
             .
          
           
             Knaresborough-castle
             in
             Yorkshire
             taken
             .
          
           
             
               Cumhire
               Abbey
            
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             of
             the
             enemies
             in
             
               Mountgomery
               shire
            
             taken
             by
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Middleton
            
             .
          
           
             Captain
             Stones
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Tongue-castle
             .
          
           
             Another
             by
             Major
             Dewet
             .
          
           
             And
             another
             by
             Col.
             Thorney
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             noble
             Queen
             of
             Sweden
             desires
             Association
             ,
             with
             the
             Parliament
             of
             England
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             367
             ,
             8.
             
             &
             32.
             7.
             
          
           
             January
             .
             1644.
             
          
           
             Sir
             
               Alexander
               Carew
            
             beheaded
             ,
             for
             treason
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               John
               Hotham
            
             beheaded
             for
             treason
             .
          
           
             Captain
             Hotham
             also
             ,
             Son
             of
             Sir
             
               John
               Hotham
            
             ,
             beheaded
             on
             Towre-Hill
             .
          
           
             A
             remarkable
             passage
             of
             Divine
             providence
             .
             The
             Directory
             for
             pure
             worship
             Voted
             in
             Parliament
             ,
             &
             the
             Common-Prayer
             Book
             abolished
             .
          
           
             The
             Arch
             Prelate
             of
             Canterb.
             to
             be
             now
             effectually
             brought
             to
             his
             Condemnation
             .
          
           
             A
             remarkable
             note
             .
          
           
             Divers
             brave
             exploits
             performed
             by
             the
             Parliaments
             forces
             against
             the
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             Cardigan
             Town
             &
             Castle
             taken
             by
             Col.
             Laughorn
             in
             Wales
             ;
             and
             a
             brave
             prize
             at
             Sea.
             
          
           
             The
             Arch
             Prelate
             of
             Canterbury
             executed
             for
             treason
             on
             Towre-Hill
             .
          
           
             Isaiah
             6.
             10.
             
          
           
             Prov.
             11.
             10.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Kings
             forces
             at
             Abbington
             ,
             by
             renowned
             Major
             Generall
             Brown.
             
          
           
             A
             Copy
             of
             Col.
             Harsnets
             Letter
             to
             Capt.
             Jones
             ,
             touching
             the
             brave
             defeat
             at
             Abbington
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             gave
             Abbington
             an
             alarm
             and
             possest
             themselves
             of
             
               Cullum
               Bridge
               .
               Rupert
            
             ,
             &
             Maurice
             ,
             were
             present
             .
          
           
             Their
             strength
             3000
             horse
             &
             foot
             .
          
           
             The
             charge
             on
             the
             Enemy
             begun
             .
          
           
             
               Cullum
               Bridge
            
             recovered
             by
             ours
             .
          
           
             Ma●or
             Bradberry
             slain
             .
             The
             Enemy
             put
             to
             a
             shamefull
             retreat
             .
          
           
             Major
             
               Hatton
               Farmer
            
             slain
             .
             5
             
               Irish
               men
            
             hanged
             .
          
           
             A
             rare
             &
             clear
             victory
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Henry
               Gage
            
             Governour
             of
             Oxford
             slain
             in
             this
             fight
             .
          
           
             A
             great
             mercy
             and
             preservation
             to
             us
             .
          
           
             Prince
             Ruperts
             proud
             brag
             to
             be
             Master
             of
             
               Abbington
               .
               1
               King.
            
             20.
             1.
             1.
             
          
           
             Rupert
             notably
             jeered
             for
             his
             brave
             Victory
             .
          
           
             Another
             passage
             of
             divine
             providence
             .
          
           
             The
             enemy
             most
             bravely
             beaten
             at
             Plymouth
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             had
             gotten
             the
             4
             outworks
             of
             Plymouth
             ,
             yet
             were
             beaten
             out
             of
             them
             all
             again
             .
          
           
             Colon.
             Holborn
             his
             good
             service
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             The
             New
             Modell
             of
             an
             Army
             of
             21000
             horse
             and
             foot
             ,
             voted
             in
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             An
             Ordinance
             for
             raising
             Many
             to
             maintain
             the
             new
             Army
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             victory
             obtained
             by
             ever
             to
             bee
             renowned
             Sir
             
               William
               Breretons
            
             forces
             neer
             unto
             Chester
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             peice
             of
             service
             performed
             by
             valiant
             Colo.
             Craford
             ,
             against
             Colon.
             Bleyer
             and
             his
             party
             .
          
           
             The
             County
             of
             Kent
             petition
             the
             Parliament
             for
             their
             setting
             forward
             of
             the
             Self-denying
             Ordinance
             .
          
           
             A
             suddain
             and
             most
             dangerous
             assault
             of
             about
             1200
             of
             the
             Enemy
             upon
             Compton
             House
             
          
           
             Ours
             bravely
             sally
             out
             upon
             the
             Enemy
             and
             beat
             them
             back
             
          
           
             40
             of
             ours
             most
             bravely
             beat
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             Sir
             William
             and
             Sir
             
               Charles
               Cōpton
            
             beaten
             back
             and
             the
             Outworks
             recovered
             .
          
           
             The
             great
             drawbridg
             recovered
             &
             the
             Enemy
             coopt
             up
             .
          
           
             A
             fierce
             fight
             on
             both
             sides
             .
          
           
             Sir
             Charles
             and
             Sir
             
               Will
               Compton
            
             proffer
             to
             parley
             ,
             but
             rejected
             .
          
           
             A
             fierce
             assault
             made
             on
             the
             enemy
             in
             the
             stable
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             enforced
             to
             retreat
             &
             be
             gone
             
          
           
             The
             slain
             ,
             and
             the
             prizes
             and
             prisoners
             taken
             
          
           
             A
             most
             remarkable
             Victory
             &
             Deliverance
             .
          
           
             Another
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             a
             part
             of
             the
             foresaid
             Enemies
             horse
             in
             their
             hoped
             return
             home
             ,
             by
             Northampton
             Horse
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             A
             breif
             &
             gratefull
             recitall
             of
             all
             this
             last
             Moneths
             Parliamentary
             mercies
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             76.
             4
             ,
             5.
             
          
           
             February
             .
             1644.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             passage
             of
             Gods
             providence
             at
             Sir
             
               Erasmus
               de
               la
               Fountains
               house
            
             neer
             unto
             
               Melton
               Mowberry
            
             .
          
           
             Ashby
             Cavalei●s
             beaten
             soundly
             at
             Cole-Orton
             in
             Leicestershire
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Colo.
             Gerard
             ,
             before
             Cardigan
             in
             Wales
             .
          
           
             Col.
             Laughorn
             bravely
             releives
             Colonell
             Jones
             at
             
               Cardigan
               ▪
            
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             .
          
           
             The
             Treaty
             for
             a
             pretended
             Peace
             at
             Vxbridge
             .
          
           
             Buckingham
             Malignan●s
             petition
             the
             Parliament
             Commissioners
             in
             the
             midst
             of
             the
             Treaty
             .
          
           
             A
             notorious
             plot
             by
             the
             Buckingham
             petition
             against
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             A
             Declaration
             prepared
             and
             printed
             at
             Oxford
             ,
             to
             be
             spread
             over
             the
             3
             Kingdoms
             ,
             &
             into
             forain
             parts
             touching
             the
             cause
             of
             the
             breach
             of
             the
             Treaty
             .
          
           
             The
             true
             cause
             of
             the
             dissolution
             of
             the
             Treaty
             at
             Vxbridge
             .
          
           
             The
             wicked
             Cessation
             of
             arms
             in
             Ireland
             .
             justified
             by
             the
             Kings
             Commission
             at
             Vxbridge
             .
          
           
             Malum
             consilium
             consulioribus
             pessi●●●
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             peice
             of
             service
             performed
             by
             Major
             Bridges
             ,
             Governour
             of
             Warwick
             ,
             at
             Stok-New-house
             in
             Worcestershire
             .
          
           
             The
             House
             taken
             by
             storm
             and
             all
             in
             it
             .
          
           
             Partshall
             Garrison
             taken
             by
             brave
             Major
             Stones
             ,
             Governour
             of
             Eccleshall
             Castle
             .
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Brown
             active
             about
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Colo.
             Lamberts
             forces
             at
             Heightley
             in
             Yorkeshire
             .
          
           
             Ever
             to
             be
             honoured
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Fairfax
            
             come
             to
             London
             ,
             and
             sent
             for
             to
             the
             house
             of
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
             ,
             to
             receive
             from
             them
             the
             honour
             of
             Generall
             of
             all
             the
             Kingdomes
             forces
             .
          
           
             Scarborough
             Town
             ,
             Church
             &
             Haven
             ,
             taken
             by
             valiant
             Sir
             
               John
               Meldrum
            
             .
          
           
             Cholmley
             fled
             into
             the
             Castle
             endevours
             an
             escape
             by
             Sea.
             
          
           
             Cholmley
             had
             5
             Dunkirk
             Vessels
             with
             him
             at
             Scarborough
             .
          
           
             A
             Letter
             of
             Sir
             
               Hugh
               Cholmleys
            
             intercepted
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Major
             Temple
             ,
             neer
             Dennington
             .
          
           
             Another
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             that
             apostate
             Skellum
             Greenvil
             ,
             at
             Plymouth
             .
          
           
             The
             brave
             resolution
             of
             Plimouth
             men
             ,
             in
             winning
             
               Mount
               Stamford
            
             ,
             and
             beating
             away
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             The
             brave
             and
             strong
             Town
             of
             Shrewsbury
             surprized
             and
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             Town
             of
             Shrewsbury
             entred
             by
             ours
             .
          
           
             The
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             .
          
           
             The
             Parl.
             gratitude
             for
             this
             good
             news
             .
          
           
             A
             remarkable
             nore
             &
             singular
             passage
             of
             divine
             providence
             ,
             in
             this
             famous
             victory
             .
          
           
             Apsley-House
             in
             Shropshire
             
               taken
               by
               Sir
            
             William
             Brereton
             .
          
           
             Colo.
             Crafords
             good
             service
             ,
             at
             Roesham
             ,
             neer
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             brave
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             Colon.
             Massies
             forces
             in
             the
             
               For
               rest
               of
               Dean
            
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4.
             
          
           
             5.
             
          
           
             6.
             
          
           
             Mat.
             28.
             20.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             46.
             11.
             
          
           
             March.
             1644.
             
          
           
             Melcomb-Regis
             bravely
             maintained
             ,
             &
             Weymouth
             most
             admirably
             regained
             ,
             by
             Colon
             ,
             Sydenham
             .
          
           
             Colo.
             Sydenham
             necessitated
             to
             fire
             the
             ships
             in
             Weymouth
             Haven
             .
          
           
             The
             Chappel-fort
             in
             Weymouth
             regained
             .
          
           
             And
             a
             brave
             booty
             therein
             obtained
             .
          
           
             2
             Letters
             from
             Sir
             
               Lewis
               Dives
            
             intercepted
             .
          
           
             Goring
             is
             extremly
             vext
             at
             the
             losse
             of
             the
             
               Chappell
               for
               t
            
             .
          
           
             Gorings
             resolution
             to
             fall
             upon
             
               Chappel
               for
               t
            
             &
             the
             Town
             of
             Melcomb
             at
             once
             ,
             discovered
             and
             prepared
             for
             .
          
           
             The
             treachery
             of
             the
             Townesmen
             of
             Melcomb
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             tho
             trecherously
             let
             in
             to
             Melcomb
             ,
             yet
             bravely
             beaten
             our
             again
             with
             a
             great
             losse
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             also
             basely
             fly
             out
             of
             Weymouth
          
           
             And
             leave
             much
             good
             prize
             behinde
             them
             .
          
           
             Goring
             &
             Dives
             marched
             away
             from
             Weymouth
             ,
             to
             Dorchester
             .
          
           
             The
             visible
             &
             most
             apparent
             hand
             of
             God
             in
             all
             this
             service
             .
          
           
             Two
             ships
             came
             in
             unto
             the
             Parliaments
             possession
             at
             Weymouth
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             Solemn
             Thanksgiving
             at
             
               Christ
               Church
            
             in
             London
             .
          
           
             2000
             li.
             ordered
             to
             be
             paid
             to
             Weymouth
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             own
             Life
             guard
             Troop
             of
             horse
             taken
             by
             us
             ,
             neer
             unto
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Prince
             Maurice
             his
             forces
             at
             Holt-bridge
             ,
             by
             valiant
             Leivtenant
             Colonell
             Jones
             .
          
           
             The
             slain
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Waller●
            
             forces
             .
          
           
             The
             slain
             .
          
           
             A
             great
             victory
             obtained
             by
             Sir
             
               William
               Waller
            
             &
             Leivtenant-Gen
             .
             Cromwell
             ,
             against
             Colon.
             Long
             ,
             at
             the
             Devizes
             .
          
           
             The
             activity
             of
             the
             brave
             Garrison
             of
             Abbington
             under
             valiant
             Major
             General
             Brown.
             
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             justly
             high
             respect
             to
             Abbington
             Garrison
             .
          
           
             The
             happy
             concurrence
             of
             the
             House
             of
             Peeres
             with
             the
             Commons
             about
             the
             List
             of
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Fairfaxes
            
             Commanders
             of
             his
             New
             Modell
             Army
             .
          
           
             A
             malicious
             slander
             of
             the
             Malignants
             happily
             thwatted
             to
             their
             shame
             .
          
           
             Order
             taken
             by
             the
             Parliament
             as
             well
             for
             the
             spirituall
             as
             the
             Martiall
             Discipline
             of
             the
             Army
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             care
             for
             the
             godly
             education
             of
             the
             2
             young
             Princes
             at
             White-Hall
             ,
             by
             the
             Earl
             of
             Nort●umberland
          
           
             Colonell
             Massie
             gives
             the
             Enemy
             a
             defeat
             nee●
             unto
             Bristol
             .
          
           
             Fidelity
             and
             good
             service
             rewarded
             &
             encouraged
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             c●nsumed
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             92
             4
             ,
             5.
             
          
           
             Aprill
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             A
             most
             singular
             sign
             of
             Gods
             love
             and
             good
             will
             to
             this
             poore
             Kingdome
             ,
             even
             the
             most
             happy
             harmony
             of
             Both
             Houses
             .
          
           
             Divers
             brave
             exploits
             performed
             by
             renowned
             Generall
             Browns
             forc●s
             at
             Abbington
          
           
             Capt.
             English
             choakt
             in
             a
             Vault
             at
             Abbington
             .
          
           
             Renowned
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
             singular
             good
             service
             in
             reducing
             his
             Souldiers
             to
             the
             New-M●delled-Army
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             victory
             obtained
             by
             Major
             Generall
             Vrrey
             against
             the
             Lord
             Montrosse
             in
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             A
             Solemn
             day
             of
             Thanksgiving
             appointed
             &
             kept
             in
             London
             ,
             &c.
             for
             this
             great
             victory
             .
          
           
             Cambridge
             is
             by
             the
             Parliament
             highly
             priviledged
             ,
             &
             Learning
             like
             to
             bee
             highly
             honored
             and
             advanced
             .
          
           
             Malignant
             slanderers
             mouthes
             against
             the
             Parliament
             stopped
             
          
           
             A
             second
             rebellion
             in
             Ke●t
             ,
             but
             soon
             suppressed
             by
             valiant
             Colonell
             Blunt.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             ●ef
             at
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Rumsey
             ,
             by
             valiant
             Colon.
             
               No
               tens
            
             forces
             .
          
           
             Divers
             of
             the
             Lords
             at
             Oxford
             come
             in
             unto
             the
             Parliament
          
           
             The
             Earles
             &
             Lords
             names
             that
             are
             returned
             from
             Oxford
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Prince
             Maurice
             his
             forces
             in
             Worcestershire
             .
          
           
             Major
             Pilkinton
             slain
             
          
           
             Divers
             brave
             victories
             &
             defeats
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             about
             Oxford
             .
             Sir
             
               Tho
               Fairfax
            
             advanced
             into
             the
             field
             ,
             &
             set
             down
             before
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             An
             extract
             out
             of
             Letters
             of
             Leivtenant
             Gen.
             Cromwels
             victory
             at
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             victory
             obtained
             by
             Leivten
             .
             Gen.
             Cromwell
             neer
             Islip
             by
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             is
             totally
             routed
             .
          
           
             
             Blechington-house
             summoned
             &
             surrendred
             
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Browns
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             about
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Feins
             gives
             the
             Enemy
             a
             brave
             defeat
             .
          
           
             Another
             brave
             victory
             obtained
             by
             Leivtenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
             ,
             at
             Bampton-Bush
             ,
             over
             Sir
             
               Henry
               Vaughan
            
             and
             his
             forces
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             prize
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             singular
             good
             estate
             of
             our
             Army
             at
             Oxford
             ,
             under
             the
             noble
             Generall
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Fairfax
            
             .
          
           
             Our
             Army
             at
             this
             time
             was
             4000
             horse
             &
             13000
             foot
             .
          
           
             The
             businesse
             of
             the
             Admiralty
             &
             Sea-affairs
             is
             taken
             into
             consideration
             .
          
           
             Commissioners
             for
             the
             Admiralty
             nominated
             
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Psal
             30
             11
             ,
             12.
             
          
           
             May.
             1645.
             
          
           
             The
             Copy
             of
             Colon.
             Massies
             own
             Letter
             setting
             forth
             his
             great
             danger
             &
             as
             great
             deliverance
             .
          
           
             The
             good
             successe
             &
             valiant
             services
             of
             the
             the
             Parliaments
             forces
             at
             Warwick
             ,
             under
             Major
             Purefoy
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             prize
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             happy
             releif
             of
             the
             precious
             Town
             of
             Taunton
             ,
             by
             renowned
             Sir
             
               Tho
               Fairfaxes
            
             forces
             under
             the
             command
             of
             Col.
             Welden
             ,
             &
             Col.
             Graves
             .
          
           
             The
             brave
             Discipline
             of
             our
             Army
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             our
             releif
             come
             to
             Taunton
             .
          
           
             Hopton
             〈◊〉
             to
             Taunt●
             to
             surrender
             .
          
           
             Colonel
             Blakes
             reply
             .
          
           
             The
             siege
             raised
             &
             the
             Enemies
             fled
             .
          
           
             The
             seasonablenesse
             of
             
             Taunton
             ●●leif
             at
             this
             time
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             losse
             before
             Taunton
             .
          
           
             Excellent
             Orders
             appointed
             by
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             for
             the
             well-regulating
             of
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfaxes
            
             new
             Army
             .
          
           
             The
             hopefull
             effects
             of
             a
             well
             regulated
             army
             .
          
           
             Major
             General
             Cromwell
             ,
             and
             Major
             Generall
             Brown
             ,
             compared
             to
             David
             &
             Jonathan
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             most
             singular
             gratitude
             for
             the
             good
             services
             done
             to
             the
             kingdom
             by
             the
             Right
             honourable
             the
             Earl
             of
             Essex
             &
             others
             .
          
           
             The
             Souldiers
             that
             releived
             Taunton
             gratefully
             remembred
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Renowned
             Sir
             
               John
               Meld●u●s
            
             gallant
             service
             required
             .
          
           
             Mr.
             
               Owen
               Occo●elly
            
             taken
             into
             farther
             consideration
             for
             his
             loyall
             discovery
             of
             the
             Irish
             plot
             .
          
           
             The
             brave
             services
             of
             valiant
             Captain
             Stone
             ,
             Governour
             of
             
               Sta●●●d
               castle
            
             against
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             A
             blessed
             return
             of
             Prayer
             .
          
           
             Evesham
             taken
             by
             renowned
             Colon.
             Massie
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             &
             prizes
             taken
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Col.
             Norton
             at
             Langford
             house
             in
             Hampshire
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Isai
             .
             25.
             1.
             
          
           
             June
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             The
             most
             famous
             City
             of
             Londons
             most
             excellent
             Petition
             to
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             touching
             the
             then
             present
             sad
             condition
             of
             the
             Kingdom
             .
          
           
             A
             Copy
             of
             the
             Petition
             of
             the
             Citizens
             of
             London
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemies
             neer
             Chester
             ,
             by
             valiant
             Leiv●en
             .
             Col
             ,
             Venables
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Newarkers
             ,
             at
             Hough●●
             house
             by
             valiant
             and
             active
             Colon.
             Rossit●r
             .
          
           
             A
             iust
             reward
             of
             a
             sleeping
             souldier
             ,
             according
             to
             the
             rules
             of
             Martiall
             Discipline
             .
          
           
             ●olon
             .
             Rossiter
             bravely
             recovers
             Houg●m
             house
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             &
             prizes
             taken
             at
             Nougham
             houses
             recovery
             
          
           
             The
             most
             famous
             fight
             and
             glorious
             victory
             obtained
             at
             Naseby
             in
             Northampton-shire
             ,
             over
             the
             Kings
             forces
             ,
             exactly
             described
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Army
             at
             Daventry
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Army
             not
             willing
             to
             fight
             marcheth
             toward
             Southa●●
             .
          
           
             The
             Royall
             army
             advanced
             to
             Harborough
             .
          
           
             And
             frō
             thence
             to
             N●s●by
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             Marshalling
             our
             Army
             for
             the
             battail
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Army
             advanceth
             toward
             us
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             begins
             .
          
           
             2
             Ch●●o●
             .
             32.
             7
             ,
             8
             
          
           
             Heer
             the
             fight
             was
             very
             hot
             &
             furious
             on
             both
             sides
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             blue
             Regiment
             of
             Foot
             ●uinated
             and
             destroyed
             .
          
           
             Our
             left
             Wing
             is
             some
             what
             shatter'd
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             is
             beaten
             by
             our
             right
             Wing
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             himself
             rallyed
             his
             Horse
             again
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             words
             to
             his
             Souldiers
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             is
             beaten
             again
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             is
             pursued
             12
             or
             13
             miles
             ,
             within
             3
             miles
             of
             Leicester
             .
             The
             high
             and
             prime
             praise
             of
             this
             victory
             given
             to
             God
             in
             the
             first
             place
             .
             The
             Renowned
             Generall
             next
             ,
             as
             most
             worthy
             praise
             .
          
           
             Courageous
             Major
             General
             Skippon
             .
          
           
             Valiant
             Leivtenant
             General
             Cormwell
             .
          
           
             Commissary
             Generall
             Ireton
             and
             Colonell
             Butler
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             Foot
             fought
             also
             very
             stoutly
             .
          
           
             Good
             store
             of
             Bisket
             and
             Cheese
             takes
             ,
             to
             refresh
             our
             Souldiers
             at
             the
             end
             of
             the
             Fight
             .
             Our
             Souldiers
             marched
             to
             Harborough
             that
             night
             .
          
           
             The
             slaine
             in
             the
             Field
             of
             the
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             The
             Ensignes
             of
             the
             Enemies
             taken
             in
             the
             field
             .
          
           
             One
             great
             encouragement
             to
             our
             Souldiers
             to
             fight
             bravely
             ,
             was
             the
             rich
             plunder
             of
             the
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             Very
             many
             Irish
             Queanes
             in
             the
             field
             ,
             how
             they
             were
             used
             .
          
           
             The
             slaine
             on
             out
             side
             in
             the
             Fight
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             slanderous
             and
             abominable
             lie
             of
             Secretary
             Nicholas
             put
             upon
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             Victory
             pursued
             by
             our
             Horse
             toward
             Leicester
             .
          
           
             A
             List
             of
             what
             losse
             the
             King
             did
             sustaine
             in
             this
             famous
             fight
             .
             The
             slain
             and
             wounded
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             .
          
           
             Prizes
             .
          
           
             〈…〉
             .
          
           
             〈◊〉
             on
             the
             Victory
             .
          
           
             ●1
             .
          
           
             The
             〈◊〉
             and
             condition
             of
             the
             Kingdome
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             The
             Kingdome
             fourfold
             sad
             condition
             at
             this
             time
             .
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             Considering
             the
             Army
             it self
          
           
             The
             new
             Model'd
             Army
             despised
             and
             scorned
             .
          
           
             1
             Cor.
             1.
             27
             ,
             28.
             
          
           
             An
             Excellent
             note
             touching
             the
             Generall
             himself
             ,
             about
             this
             fight
             and
             Victory
             .
          
           
             Two
             rare
             postures
             in
             a
             victorious
             Generall
             or
             Commander
             .
          
           
             Reverend
             Mr.
             Marshall
             in
             his
             Thanksgiving
             Sermon
             at
             Christ-Church
             in
             London
             .
          
           
             The
             good
             Service
             of
             valiant
             Colonell
             Mitt●●●
             Forces
             in
             Shropshire
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             solemn
             Thanksgiving
             set
             apart
             to
             praise
             the
             Lord
             for
             the
             late
             great
             Victory
             at
             Naseby
             ,
             which
             was
             especially
             celebrated
             at
             Christ-Church
             in
             London
             .
          
           
             The
             thanks
             of
             the
             Parliament
             sent
             to
             the
             noble
             Generall
             &
             his
             field
             officers
             ▪
             A
             jewel
             of
             500
             li.
             to
             be
             sent
             as
             a
             present
             to
             Sir
             
               Tho
               Fairfax
            
             from
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             messengers
             of
             this
             victory
             rewarded
             .
          
           
             Leicester
             regained
             ,
             &
             the
             news
             therof
             brought
             to
             London
             ,
             on
             the
             Thanksgiving
             day
             in
             the
             morning
             ,
             the
             more
             to
             sweetē
             that
             dayes
             joy
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             the
             regaining
             of
             Leicester
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             flying
             from
             Leicester
             .
          
           
             Preparation
             to
             storm
             Leicester
             .
          
           
             Leicester
             surrendred
             to
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             upon
             composition
             .
          
           
             The
             prize
             taken
             in
             Leicester
          
           
             The
             Prisoners
             taken
             at
             Naseby
             fight
             ,
             being
             neer
             5000
             ,
             with
             55
             Colours
             ,
             &c.
             brought
             up
             to
             London
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             disposed
             of
             into
             several
             holds
             .
          
           
             The
             usage
             of
             the
             Cavalierian
             prisoners
             by
             our
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             usage
             of
             our
             Parliaments
             prisoners
             by
             the
             King
             &
             his
             Cavaliers
             .
          
           
             Our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotlands
             advance
             to
             Nottingham
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             exploit
             performed
             by
             the
             Garrison
             of
             Wareham
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             valiant
             Colo.
             Jones
             in
             Cheshire
             .
          
           
             The
             Kings
             Cabinet
             of
             Letters
             taken
             at
             Naseby
             sent
             to
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             &
             the
             Letters
             opened
             and
             read
             .
          
           
             4
             Main
             heads
             of
             the
             Letters
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4.
             
          
           
             The
             Cabinet
             of
             Letters
             publikely
             read
             in
             
               Guild
               Hall
            
             in
             London
             ,
             &
             afterward
             printed
             &
             published
             with
             Annotations
             .
          
           
             Stckesey
             Castle
             &
             
             Caus-Castle
             taken
             by
             the
             Committee
             of
             Shrewsburies
             forces
             ,
             and
             a
             brave
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             them
             ,
             besides
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Crofts
            
             slain
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemies
             by
             valiant
             Colonell
             Venables
             in
             Cheshire
             .
          
           
             Heywo●th
             in
             Wilts
             taken
             by
             the
             forces
             of
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Fairfax
            
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Nott
            
             slain
             .
          
           
             A
             sweet
             and
             summary
             recital
             of
             all
             the
             excellent
             Parliamentary
             mercies
             of
             this
             Moneth
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             flourishing
             in
             flames
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4.
             
          
           
             5.
             
          
           
             6.
             
          
           
             A
             succinct
             return
             of
             gratitude
             to
             God
             for
             all
             the
             great
             Parliamentary
             mercies
             of
             this
             Moneth
             .
          
           
             Isai
             .
             42.
             13.
             
          
           
             Chap.
             29.
             20.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             124.
             1
             ,
             2
             ,
             3
             4
             ,
             5
             ,
             &c.
             
          
           
             July
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             humiliation
             appointed
             by
             Order
             of
             Parliament
             ,
             &
             kept
             by
             the
             Assembly
             of
             Divines
             in
             several
             Churches
             in
             London
             ,
             to
             seek
             a
             blessing
             on
             our
             forces
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             At
             least
             29
             or
             30
             Carts
             load
             of
             Popish
             goods
             apprehended
             in
             a
             house
             in
             Long-Acre
             ,
             neer
             
               Covent
               .
               Garden
            
             .
          
           
             Our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotlands
             excellent
             Remonstrance
             presented
             to
             the
             King.
             
          
           
             The
             Heads
             of
             ▪
             it
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             The
             Garrison
             of
             
               Dudley
               castle
            
             shrewdly
             put
             to
             it
             ,
             and
             ●orely
             defeated
             by
             our
             forces
             ,
             and
             our
             brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             
               Dudley
               castle
            
             faced
             &
             outfaced
             by
             the
             Governor
             of
             Stafford
             .
          
           
             Carlile
             surrendred
             to
             our
             brethren
             the
             Scots
             .
          
           
             
             Shrawarden-Castle
             in
             Shrop●shire
             surrendred
             to
             Colon.
             Macworth
             .
          
           
             Our
             most
             renowned
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             and
             noble
             Major
             Generall
             Massie
             met
             neer
             Taunton
             .
          
           
             Taunton
             most
             happily
             releived
             a
             third
             time
             .
          
           
             Great
             plenty
             of
             provision
             and
             a
             full
             Market
             already
             at
             Taunton
             .
          
           
             The
             breif
             ,
             but
             deserved
             honour
             of
             our
             renowned
             Generall
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             
               Barkley
               castle
            
             .
          
           
             A
             pious
             Petition
             exhibited
             to
             the
             Parliament
             by
             the
             Inhabitants
             of
             Westminster
             .
          
           
             The
             prosperous
             successe
             of
             our
             forces
             at
             Abbington
             ,
             under
             the
             Command
             of
             valiant
             Major
             Generall
             Brown.
             
          
           
             Commissioners
             sent
             to
             the
             Parliament
             in
             Scotland
             ,
             &
             a
             Committee
             sent
             to
             the
             Scotsh
             army
             
          
           
             The
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             Gorings
             army
             at
             Lang-port
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             The
             first
             victorious
             blow
             given
             by
             renowned
             Major
             Generall
             Massie
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             &
             prizes
             taken
             at
             the
             first
             onset
             .
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Massies
             policy
             in
             pursuite
             of
             his
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             Our
             renowned
             Gen.
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             prepares
             for
             a
             fight
             
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             also
             drew
             forth
             into
             the
             field
             .
          
           
             The
             straits
             of
             our
             forces
             in
             the
             Rivers
             .
          
           
             The
             effects
             of
             the
             foresaid
             defeat
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             put
             into
             an
             amazed
             rout
             &
             flight
             .
          
           
             Major
             Bethels
             brave
             courage
             and
             resolution
             .
          
           
             Col.
             Desborough
             bravely
             charges
             the
             Enemy
             ,
             &
             helps
             Major
             Bethel
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             put
             to
             ●light
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             in
             their
             flight
             most
             desperately
             did
             set
             the
             Town
             of
             Lang-port
             on
             fire
             .
          
           
             Isa
             .
             43.
             2
             ,
             3.
             
          
           
             God
             the
             great
             and
             only
             giver
             of
             this
             famous
             Victory
             .
          
           
             His
             Instruments
             therein
             .
          
           
             Major
             Bethel
             &
             Major
             Harrison
             ,
             that
             brought
             the
             news
             of
             this
             victory
             rewarded
             
          
           
             Observations
             &
             speciall
             serious
             notes
             upon
             this
             ●amous
             victory
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4.
             
          
           
             5.
             
          
           
             6.
             
          
           
             7.
             
          
           
             8.
             
          
           
             The
             Western
             Clubmen
             .
          
           
             The
             Clubmen
             come
             in
             to
             the
             Parliaments
             party
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             the
             celebration
             of
             the
             Solemn
             
             Thanksgiving-day
             in
             London
             ,
             for
             the
             famous
             Victory
             over
             our
             Enemies
             at
             Langport
             .
          
           
             Bridgewater
             taken
             by
             storm
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             exact
             &
             precious
             return
             of
             our
             Prayers
             .
          
           
             One
             Mr.
             Peters
             presented
             3
             Commissions
             to
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             taken
             by
             Sir
             
               Tho.
               Fairfax
            
             in
             Bridgewater
             .
          
           
             The
             plot
             and
             design
             of
             the
             Clubmen
             discovered
             .
          
           
             Pontefract
             Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Scarborough
             Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             ]
          
           
             
               Cannon
               Froom
            
             taken
             by
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             A
             jewel
             of
             500
             li.
             sent
             by
             the
             Parliament
             to
             Generall
             Leven
             as
             a
             badge
             of
             honour
             to
             him
             .
          
           
             
               Chadwick
               house
            
             in
             the
             West
             taken
             .
          
           
             Rabby
             Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Bathe
             also
             surrendred
             into
             the
             Parliaments
             possession
             ,
             with
             the
             manner
             thereof
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             remarkable
             return
             ,
             or
             rather
             ,
             gracious
             prevention
             of
             Prayer
             .
          
           
             Isa
             .
             65.
             
             Ibid.
             ●
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             singularly
             pious
             motion
             ,
             as
             zealously
             as
             piously
             put
             into
             execution
             .
          
           
             The
             Monethly
             morning
             prayers
             in
             London
             religiously
             begun
             by
             reverend
             Mr.
             Case
             .
          
           
             The
             blessed
             effects
             and
             precious
             returnes
             of
             prayer
             ,
             ever
             since
             the
             foresaid
             free
             will-offering
             of
             daily
             ●orning
             prayers
             began
             .
          
           
             June
             and
             July
             last
             ,
             justly
             intituled
             ,
             
               Menses
               Mirabiles
            
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Isa
             .
             54
             ▪
             17.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             115.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             32.
             7.
             
          
           
             August
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             Captaine
             Allen
             ,
             neer
             Stamford
             ,
             in
             Lincolnshire
             .
          
           
             The
             taking
             of
             all
             the
             Kings
             Commissioners
             ,
             as
             they
             sate
             in
             Counsell
             at
             Shaftsbury
             ,
             and
             were
             brought
             Prisoners
             to
             Sherburne
             by
             Colonel
             Fleetwood
             .
          
           
             His
             Excellencies
             most
             excellent
             demeanour
             with
             the
             Kings
             Commissioners
             in
             their
             Examinations
             .
          
           
             The
             routing
             and
             dispersing
             of
             2500
             Club-men
             ,
             by
             Lieutenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
             ,
             upon
             Hambleton
             Hill
             ,
             neere
             Blanford
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             A
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             in
             Wales
             ,
             by
             valiant
             and
             faithfull
             Major
             Generall
             Laughhorne
             .
          
           
             The
             Prisoners
             and
             Prizes
             taken
             at
             Colby-Moore
             .
          
           
             Haverford-West
             stormed
             &
             taken
             ,
             both
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
          
           
             Sherburne
             Castle
             stormed
             and
             taken
             by
             renowned
             
               Sir
               Tho.
               Fairfax
            
             .
          
           
             The
             Prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             slaine
             on
             our
             side
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             most
             pious
             and
             prudent
             care
             for
             the
             Reformation
             of
             matters
             in
             Religion
             .
          
           
             The
             good
             condition
             of
             our
             Forces
             in
             the
             North
             ,
             and
             the
             Kings
             Plot
             there
             frustrated
             ,
             and
             his
             Forces
             defeated
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Lewis
               Dives
            
             ,
             and
             Sir
             
               George
               Strangwaies
            
             brought
             prisoners
             to
             the
             Parliament
             
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfaxes
            
             Leaguer
             before
             Bristoll
             ,
             and
             the
             taking
             of
             the
             strong
             Fort
             called
             Ports-head
             point
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             neer
             Redding
             .
          
           
             Ours
             worsted
             at
             the
             first
             by
             false
             intelligence
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             quite
             routed
             and
             a
             brave
             victory
             obtained
             .
          
           
             Valiant
             Major
             Fenicks
             good
             Service
             at
             Bishops
             Castle
             in
             Shropshire
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             6●
             .
             6
             ,
             7.
             8
             ,
          
           
             September
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             A
             most
             foul
             and
             false
             projected
             slander
             of
             the
             Royaiists
             to
             abuse
             the
             Parliament
             and
             people
             of
             Wales
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             Humiliation
             in
             the
             Generals
             Army
             before
             the
             storming
             of
             Bristoll
             .
          
           
             Bristoll
             summoned
             .
          
           
             Bristoll
             stormed
             ,
             and
             the
             manner
             thereof
             .
          
           
             The
             disposall
             of
             all
             the
             Brigades
             and
             Regiments
             about
             Bristoll
             .
          
           
             The
             Word
             .
             Col.
             Rainsboroughs
             brave
             service
             on
             his
             part
             .
          
           
             And
             Colonell
             Mountagues
             on
             his
             part
             .
          
           
             Almost
             all
             the
             Town
             taken
             .
          
           
             Rupert
             being
             fled
             into
             the
             Castle
             ,
             desires
             a
             Parley
             .
          
           
             The
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             of
             Bristoll
             surrendred
             on
             Articles
             of
             Agreement
             .
          
           
             Intelligence
             of
             the
             taking
             of
             Bristoll
             brought
             to
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             &
             the
             Messengers
             rewarded
             .
          
           
             Thanks
             returned
             to
             God
             for
             the
             thus
             regaining
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Bristoll
             .
          
           
             The
             strength
             and
             Wealth
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Bristoll
             when
             it
             was
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             losse
             and
             our
             gaine
             at
             Bristoll
             .
          
           
             Renowned
             &
             religious
             Major
             Generall
             Skippon
             made
             Governour
             of
             Bristoll
             .
          
           
             Shrewsburies
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Bridge-North
             .
          
           
             Gods
             speciall
             preservation
             of
             Lieutenant
             Col.
             Phips
             of
             Coventry
             ,
             from
             the
             danger
             of
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             The
             sudden
             most
             strange
             condition
             of
             Scotland
             by
             Montrosse
             .
          
           
             The
             as
             sudden
             and
             most
             admirable
             alteration
             of
             things
             againe
             in
             Scotland
             ,
             to
             Gods
             glory
             ,
             and
             that
             Kingdomes
             comfort
             .
          
           
             A
             briefe
             Relation
             of
             the
             brave
             and
             famous
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             ,
             against
             Montrosse
             in
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             begun
             .
          
           
             Montrosse
             discomfited
             .
          
           
             100
             Irish
             shot
             to
             death
             .
          
           
             The
             Earle
             of
             Crawford
             slain
             .
          
           
             The
             slaine
             in
             this
             Fight
             on
             the
             Enemies
             side
             .
          
           
             The
             slaine
             on
             our
             side
             .
          
           
             All
             Montrosses
             Bagge
             &
             Baggage
             taken
             .
          
           
             Observations
             on
             this
             Fight
             .
          
           
             The
             relation
             of
             inserting
             this
             relation
             of
             Scotland
             into
             this
             our
             English
             Parliamentary
             Chronicle
             .
          
           
             The
             SuburB
             ,
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Chester
             wo●
             by
             valiant
             active
             Colo●●●
             Iones
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             entring
             in
             the
             Subu●●●
             of
             Chester
             〈◊〉
             our
             forces
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             a
             party
             of
             the
             Kings
             horse
             about
             Kidderminster
             by
             renowned
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
             .
          
           
             Cardiff
             Town
             and
             Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliaments
             forces
             .
          
           
             The
             Devires
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             by
             valiant
             Leivtenant
             Generall
             Cromwell
             .
          
           
             〈◊〉
             House
             in
             Wiltshire
             ,
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             All
             Pembrokeshire
             reduced
             to
             the
             Parliaments
             obedience
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             gratitude
             to
             Colonell
             Generall
             Laughorne
             .
          
           
             Thanksgiving
             to
             God
             for
             these
             so
             great
             mercies
             .
          
           
             The
             famous
             Victory
             obtained
             by
             Major
             Gen.
             Poyntz
             .
             at
             Routon
             Heath
             ,
             neer
             Chester
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             prepares
             to
             relieve
             Westchester
             .
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
             ,
             his
             admirable
             activity
             to
             follow
             &
             prevent
             the
             King.
             
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
             ,
             his
             remarkable
             march
             to
             prevent
             or
             overtake
             the
             King.
             
          
           
             The
             fight
             begun
             fiercely
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             put
             to
             a
             retreat
             .
          
           
             O●rs
             sorely
             put
             to
             it
             .
          
           
             Col.
             Bethell
             and
             Col.
             Graves
             sorely
             wounded
             .
          
           
             Ours
             much
             〈◊〉
             by
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
             ,
             his
             Horse
             wounded
             on
             the
             head
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             courage
             of
             Major
             Generall
             Poyntz
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             routed
             ,
             mixed
             with
             ,
             &
             troubled
             ours
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             appeared
             again
             in
             a
             body
             on
             a
             hill
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             sallyed
             out
             of
             the
             City
             ,
             are
             repulsed
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             .
             The
             slaine
             .
             The
             Lord
             Bernhard
             Earl.
             of
             Litchfield
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             deserved
             thanksgiving
             appointed
             by
             order
             of
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             500.
             
             ●
             .
             Sent
             as
             a
             token
             to
             renowned
             Major
             General
             Poynz
             .
          
           
             Alderman
             Adams
             chosen
             Lord
             Major
             of
             the
             City
             of
             London
             .
          
           
             Religious
             Mr.
             Tomlins
             made
             a
             Baron
             of
             the
             Exchequer
             .
          
           
             Other
             well
             deserving
             .
             Gentlemen
             of
             the
             Law
             made
             Judges
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Barkley
             Castle
             surrendree
             to
             valiant
             Colonell
             Morgan
             and
             Colonell
             Rainsborough
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
             .
          
           
             Not
             a
             month
             ,
             a
             week
             ,
             nay
             hardly
             a
             day
             ,
             void
             of
             one
             mercy
             or
             other
             unto
             us
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             68.
             19.
             
             Psalm
             .
             32.
             7.
             
          
           
             October
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemie
             by
             Colonel
             Moore
             Governour
             of
             Gaunt-house
             .
          
           
             Farleigh-Castle
             in
             Somersetsh
             .
             taken
             .
          
           
             Sandal-Castle
             in
             Yorkeshire
             taken
             .
          
           
             Winchester
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             by
             victorious
             Leivten
             .
             Generall
             Cromwell
             .
          
           
             The
             list
             of
             what
             was
             taken
             from
             the
             edemie
             in
             Winchester
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             strength
             of
             Winchester-Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             intended
             mercy
             even
             to
             Malignants
             and
             Delinquents
             .
          
           
             The
             Excellent
             wisedome
             and
             justice
             of
             the
             Parliament
             ,
             mixed
             with
             their
             foresaid
             mercie
             .
          
           
             Bazing-House
             taken
             .
          
           
             A
             list
             of
             the
             prizes
             and
             prisoners
             taken
             at
             Bazing-House
             .
          
           
             The
             slain
             and
             wounded
             .
          
           
             Chepstow
             Town
             and
             Castle
             in
             Monmouthshire
             .
             besieged
             and
             taken
             by
             valiant
             Colonell
             Morgan
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             piety
             and
             gratitude
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             integrity
             ,
             about
             the
             election
             of
             new
             Members
             for
             the
             House
             of
             Commons
             .
             The
             writ
             for
             the
             right
             chusing
             of
             Members
             of
             the
             House
             of
             Commons
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Farringdon
             ,
             by
             Abington
             Forces
             ,
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             by
             Col
             :
             Rossiter
             to
             the
             Banbury
             Forces
             which
             conducted
             the
             two
             Princes
             to
             Newarke
             .
          
           
             Valiant
             Captain
             Allen
             ,
             Governour
             of
             Burleigh
             Garrison
             ,
             unhappily
             slaine
             .
          
           
             Langford
             House
             neare
             Salisbury
             taken
             .
          
           
             A
             note
             most
             worthy
             to
             be
             taken
             notice
             of
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Vaughan●
            
             Regiment
             bravely
             beaten
             .
          
           
             The
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Sherburne
             in
             Yorkshire
             .
          
           
             Col.
             Copleyes
             Letter
             touching
             the
             most
             famous
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Sherburne
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             surprizeth
             our
             Forces
             in
             Sherburne
             ,
             both
             Horse
             and
             Foote
             .
          
           
             The
             difficulties
             our
             Forces
             met
             about
             Sherburne
             .
          
           
             Both
             parties
             meet
             together
             in
             the
             Field
             .
          
           
             The
             substance
             of
             Sir
             
               Marmaduke
               Langdalet
            
             Speech
             to
             his
             Souldiers
             before
             this
             fight
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             begun
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             routed
             and
             put
             to
             flight
             .
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Digby
             wounded
             in
             the
             Fight
             ,
             and
             foure
             Pistols
             fired
             on
             Sir
             
               Marmaduke
               Langdale
            
             .
             The
             Enemy
             pursued
             three
             miles
             .
          
           
             Scarcely
             ten
             of
             our
             men
             slaine
             .
          
           
             The
             importance
             of
             this
             businesse
             .
          
           
             All
             our
             men
             and
             Arms
             recovered
             that
             were
             taken
             before
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             and
             almost
             miraculous
             taking
             in
             of
             Tiverton
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             .
          
           
             Major
             Generall
             Massie
             enters
             Tiverton
             .
          
           
             The
             Generall
             fits
             downe
             before
             the
             Castle
             &
             Church
             .
          
           
             The
             admirable
             providence
             of
             God
             ,
             here
             ,
             that
             one
             of
             our
             Canoneers
             shootes
             a
             shot
             at
             adventure
             ,
             and
             breakes
             down
             the
             Draw-bridge
             of
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             Castle
             &
             Church
             entred
             by
             〈◊〉
             Souldiers
             .
          
           
             The
             Generals
             clemency
             .
          
           
             The
             Prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             in
             the
             Church
             and
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             good
             condition
             of
             Wales
             for
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Carmarthen
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             Declaration
             of
             the
             County
             of
             Carmarthen
             .
          
           
             Monmouth
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             by
             Colonell
             Morgan
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             taking
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             prizes
             taken
             in
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             gratitude
             to
             God
             for
             these
             great
             mercies
             ,
             and
             thanks
             to
             Col.
             Morgan
             .
          
           
             The
             Letters
             taken
             in
             the
             Lord
             Digbyes
             Coach
             at
             Sherburne
             in
             Yorkshire
             ,
             read
             in
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             substance
             of
             3.
             or
             4.
             of
             those
             Letters
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemy
             neer
             Denbigh
             Castle
             ,
             who
             intended
             to
             relieve
             Chester
             .
          
           
             Another
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Holt-bridge
             ,
             where
             Sir
             
               William
               Byren
            
             was
             taken
             prisoner
             .
          
           
             Another
             most
             famous
             defeat
             and
             brave
             victorie
             over
             the
             Lord
             Digby
             ,
             and
             Sir
             
               Marmaduke
               Langdale
            
             ,
             in
             their
             march
             into
             Scotland
             ,
             to
             joyne
             with
             Montrosse
             .
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Digby
             crost
             in
             his
             way
             and
             forced
             to
             goe
             another
             way
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
             .
          
           
             Isa
             .
             25.
             9
             ,
             10
             ,
             11.
             
          
           
             Isa
             .
             28.
             29.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             9.
             19
             ,
             20.
             
          
           
             November
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             Two
             excellent
             Ordinances
             of
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Shelford-house
             stormed
             and
             taken
             by
             valiant
             Major
             Gen.
             Poyntz
             .
          
           
             Shelford-house
             summoned
             .
          
           
             The
             House
             taken
             .
          
           
             A
             sore
             slaughter
             made
             in
             the
             House
             by
             the
             Enemies
             obstinancie
             .
          
           
             Digbyes
             late
             scattered
             forces
             being
             rallyed
             again
             ,
             are
             againe
             met
             with
             and
             miserably
             mangled
             and
             brought
             to
             nothing
             .
          
           
             Abarashwait
             ,
             a
             strong
             Garrison
             of
             the
             enemies
             in
             Cardiganshire
             taken
             .
             Thanks
             returned
             to
             the
             Lord
             ,
             on
             this
             5.
             of
             November
             for
             the
             happy
             preservation
             and
             Continuation
             of
             this
             present
             Parliament
             .
             Thankes
             and
             praises
             also
             returned
             to
             the
             Lord
             by
             order
             of
             Parliament
             for
             the
             City
             of
             Londons
             preservation
             from
             the
             plague
             of
             Pestilence
             .
          
           
             Worton
             Garrison
             surrendred
             
          
           
             Wiverton
             Garrison
             taken
             .
          
           
             
             Welbeck-house
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Bolton
             Castle
             in
             the
             North
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             neer
             Canon-Froom
             ,
             and
             a
             notable
             Engine
             taken
             from
             them
             .
          
           
             Col.
             Morgan
             frights
             away
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             The
             Engine
             is
             left
             behinde
             .
          
           
             The
             Engine
             was
             called
             a
             Sow
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             it
             .
          
           
             Master
             Rouses
             Psalmes
             approved
             of
             by
             the
             Assemb●y
             of
             Divines
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Lord
             Ashton
             ,
             and
             himself
             slain
             therin
             .
          
           
             About
             forty
             of
             the
             Kings
             Life
             Guard
             surprized
             by
             Major
             Blundell
             of
             Reading
             .
          
           
             The
             just
             and
             glorious
             commemoration
             of
             rare
             and
             renowned
             Queen
             Elizabeth
             on
             the
             17
             of
             November
             .
          
           
             1
             Sam.
             2.
             30.
             
             Psal
             .
             112.
             6.
             
          
           
             A
             briefe
             ,
             but
             bad
             and
             sad
             mention
             of
             King
             James
             his
             life
             and
             death
             .
          
           
             1
             Sam.
             2.
             30.
             
             Prov.
             10.
             7.
             
          
           
             King
             James
             quite
             forgotten
             in
             the
             hearts
             of
             his
             people
             .
          
           
             King
             James
             and
             King
             Charles
             not
             true
             to
             their
             Principles
             .
          
           
             King
             James
             ,
             King
             Charles
             ,
             and
             Queene
             Elizabeth
             paraleld
             together
             in
             point
             of
             Reformation
             .
          
           
             Queen
             Elizabeths
             rule
             .
          
           
             King
             James
             and
             King
             Charles
             rule
             .
          
           
             Parliaments
             made
             the
             Kings
             Stauking
             Horses
             to
             get
             Subsidies
             .
          
           
             Arbitrary
             Tyranny
             .
          
           
             The
             Power
             of
             godlinesse
             to
             be
             beaten
             downe
             .
          
           
             Popery
             or
             prophanesse
             to
             be
             set
             up
             ;
             in
             Germanies
             blood
             .
          
           
             Roc●els
             and
             the
             Isle
             of
             Rees
             blood
             .
          
           
             Irelands
             blood
             .
          
           
             England
             and
             Scotlands
             blood
             .
          
           
             Other
             blood
             not
             yet
             revealed
             .
          
           
             The
             Authors
             of
             all
             this
             .
          
           
             The
             crafty
             colour
             of
             all
             this
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             prize
             taken
             at
             Sea
             by
             Plymouth
             Garrison
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             enemie
             in
             Gloucestershire
             ,
             where
             Major
             Duet
             ,
             that
             
               French
               Renegado
            
             was
             slain
             .
          
           
             Major
             Duet
             slai●e
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             .
          
           
             A
             Notable
             testimonie
             of
             the
             Parliaments
             integrity
             touching
             Protections
             and
             Bribes
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             60.
             12.
             
          
           
             Isaiah
             ,
             41.
             10.
             11.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             116
             ,
          
           
             December
             .
             1645.
             
          
           
             Newark
             besieged
             ,
             and
             Muschamp
             Bridge
             and
             Fort
             taken
             by
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             General
             Lesley
             made
             Commander
             in
             chiefe
             of
             all
             the
             Forces
             both
             English
             and
             Scottish
             before
             Newark
             .
          
           
             The
             County
             of
             Brecknock
             in
             Wales
             comes
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Latham
             House
             taken
             .
          
           
             Fulford
             House
             taken
             .
          
           
             Hereford
             surprized
             and
             taken
             by
             a
             brave
             stratagem
             .
          
           
             Col.
             Morgan
             and
             Col.
             Birch
             provide
             to
             promote
             the
             designe
             .
          
           
             The
             Souldiers
             sore
             march
             the
             first
             setting
             forth
             .
          
           
             The
             whole
             armie
             come
             neer
             unto
             Hereford
             .
          
           
             A
             Copie
             of
             the
             warrant
             which
             helped
             to
             win
             Hereford
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             managing
             the
             busines
             with
             the
             Constable
             and
             his
             warrant
             .
          
           
             The
             draw-bridge
             is
             let
             down
             .
          
           
             The
             Constable
             knocks
             down
             the
             Centinell
             .
          
           
             The
             Fire-locks
             rush
             out
             and
             haste
             to
             the
             City
             .
          
           
             The
             Towne
             fully
             entred
             ,
             and
             obtained
             .
          
           
             Lords
             and
             Knights
             21.
             in
             number
             .
          
           
             Leivtenant
             Colonells
             and
             Majors
             ,
             10.
             in
             number
             ,
             besides
             Judge
             Jenkins
             .
          
           
             Many
             Gentl.
             of
             Quality
             .
          
           
             At
             least
             2000.
             
             Papists
             .
          
           
             The
             great
             consequence
             of
             the
             obtainning
             this
             City
             .
          
           
             The
             Messengers
             of
             this
             good
             newes
             to
             the
             Parliament
             rewarded
             .
          
           
             Orders
             of
             Parliament
             voted
             and
             confirmed
             upon
             this
             great
             providence
             of
             God.
             
          
           
             1
             
          
           
             2
             
          
           
             3
             
          
           
             4
             
          
           
             5
             
          
           
             Great
             gratitude
             expressed
             by
             the
             Parliamen●
             ,
             both
             to
             God
             and
             man
             ,
             for
             this
             great
             mercy
             .
          
           
             Lieutenant
             Barrow
             ,
             the
             pretended
             Constable
             ,
             rewarded
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Canon-Tean
             ,
             a
             strong
             Fort
             ,
             taken
             at
             Exeter
             .
          
           
             Callyntine
             House
             taken
             .
          
           
             Skipton
             Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             Freedome
             of
             almost
             all
             the
             Northerne
             parts
             .
          
           
             The
             singular
             providence
             of
             the
             City
             of
             London
             ,
             and
             of
             the
             Parliament
             for
             the
             defence
             and
             safety
             of
             the
             said
             ▪
             City
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             not
             consumed
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             62.
             7
             ,
             8.
             
          
           
             January
             .
             1646.
             
          
           
             Plymouths
             singular
             good
             successe
             against
             their
             besieging
             Enemies
             ▪
             Canterbury
             Fort
             taken
             .
          
           
             Saint
             Beudeaux
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             slain
             on
             both
             sides
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             victorie
             obtained
             by
             our
             Forces
             at
             Bovy-Tracy
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             The
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             .
          
           
             Iminster
             taken
             .
          
           
             Ashburton
             taken
             .
          
           
             Totnes
             taken
             .
          
           
             Okehampton
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             brave
             victorie
             over
             the
             Rebels
             in
             Ireland
             at
             Sligo
             .
          
           
             The
             slaine
             
          
           
             Gods
             good
             providence
             in
             the
             apprehension
             of
             certain
             Papers
             and
             Letters
             from
             the
             Archbishop
             of
             Tuain
             .
          
           
             The
             danger
             of
             Treaties
             with
             our
             Malignant
             adversaries
             .
          
           
             Yea
             of
             a
             Personal
             Treatie
             with
             the
             King
             himselfe
             .
          
           
             Remarkable
             mischiefe
             ,
             and
             impiety
             discovered
             in
             the
             Kings
             party
             .
          
           
             A
             Copy
             of
             the
             Kings
             Letter
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             summe
             of
             the
             Parliaments
             Answer
             to
             the
             Kings
             Letter
             for
             a
             treaty
             for
             a
             pretended
             peace
             .
          
           
             Plymouth
             totally
             relieved
             and
             relinquished
             by
             the
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             Plymouth
             made
             good
             advantage
             of
             the
             flight
             of
             their
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Francis
               Drakes
            
             House
             taken
             .
          
           
             Dartmouth
             summoned
             .
          
           
             Captain
             Batten
             Vice-Admiral
             helps
             to
             besiege
             
               Dartmouth
               Sy
            
             Sea.
             
          
           
             The
             City
             of
             London
             petitions
             the
             Parliament
             about
             Church-Government
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Wallingford
             Forces
             by
             Major
             Generall
             Brownes
             Forces
             .
          
           
             Dartmouth
             Towne
             and
             Castle
             taken
             by
             storme
             .
          
           
             The
             relation
             of
             the
             manner
             of
             taking
             Dartmouth
             ,
             signified
             by
             Sir
             
               Thomus
               Fairfaxes
            
             Letter
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             taken
             .
          
           
             Prizes
             taken
             .
          
           
             Major
             Pollard
             slaine
             on
             the
             Enemies
             side
             .
          
           
             Deserved
             thanks
             and
             reward
             given
             to
             our
             renowned
             Generall
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             .
          
           
             Certain
             observations
             on
             the
             Premisses
             .
          
           
             A
             Solemne
             day
             of
             Thanksgiving
             ordered
             to
             be
             kept
             in
             London
             and
             over
             the
             Kingdome
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Cark
             neere
             Stafford
             .
          
           
             Pouldram
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             most
             noble
             and
             renowned
             Generals
             singular
             mercy
             and
             clemency
             toward
             his
             Enemies
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairfax
            
             a
             second
             Caesar
             .
          
           
             A
             Ship
             from
             France
             taken
             at
             Dartmouth
             ,
             with
             Letters
             of
             great
             consequence
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning-Bush
             unconsumed
             .
          
           
             1
             
          
           
             2
             
          
           
             3
             
          
           
             4
             
          
           
             5
             
          
           
             6
             
          
           
             Jer.
             10.
             7.
             
          
           
             Zecha
             .
             25.
             
          
           
             February
             .
             1646.
             
          
           
             Belvoir-Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
          
           
             The
             City
             of
             Westchester
             taken
             .
          
           
             A
             most
             sweet
             and
             evident
             returne
             of
             Prayer
             .
          
           
             Chester
             surrendred
             upon
             very
             conditions
             ,
             and
             the
             reason
             therof
             .
          
           
             The
             prizes
             taken
             in
             the
             City
             of
             Chester
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemie
             at
             
               Ashbie
               de-la
               Zouth
            
             .
          
           
             The
             good
             and
             prosperous
             successe
             of
             our
             armie
             in
             the
             West
             .
          
           
             The
             Assizes
             of
             Oyer
             and
             Terminer
             revived
             .
          
           
             A
             Solemne
             Thanksgiving
             for
             Chester
             ,
             and
             a
             charitable
             Collection
             made
             .
          
           
             A
             fresh
             spurre
             to
             quicken
             the
             spirit
             of
             praises
             .
          
           
             Torrington
             Church
             fired
             by
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             Hoptons
             Army
             totally
             routed
             .
          
           
             The
             valour
             of
             the
             Cornish
             men
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             ,
             prizes
             ,
             and
             spoil
             ,
             in
             and
             after
             this
             fight
             .
             The
             slaine
             in
             this
             fight
             .
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             gratuity
             to
             the
             Messengers
             that
             brought
             this
             good
             newes
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             solemne
             thanksgiving
             set
             apart
             for
             this
             great
             Victory
             at
             Torrington
             .
          
           
             The
             Court
             of
             Wards
             utterly
             put
             down
             .
          
           
             A
             Copy
             of
             the
             Order
             or
             Vote
             in
             Parliament
             for
             puting
             downe
             the
             Court
             of
             Wards
             .
          
           
             The
             brave
             victorie
             obtained
             over
             the
             Enemie
             at
             Cardiffe
             in
             Glamorganshire
          
           
             Colonell
             Kern
             the
             High-Sheriffe
             revolts
             and
             joynes
             with
             the
             Malig.
             Gentry
             against
             the
             Par●iament
             .
          
           
             A
             second
             fight
             and
             brave
             victory
             .
          
           
             The
             slain
             ,
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             .
          
           
             The
             great
             concernment
             of
             this
             victory
             
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             gratitude
             to
             Maior
             Gen.
             Laughorn
             for
             this
             good
             service
             .
          
           
             
               Corffe
               Castle
            
             delivered
             up
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             Burning
             Bush
             not
             Consumed
             .
          
           
             1.
             
          
           
             2.
             
          
           
             3.
             
          
           
             4
             
          
           
             5
             
          
           
             6
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             116.
             12
             ,
             13
             ,
             14.
             
          
           
             March.
             1646.
             
          
           
             Launceston
             in
             Cornwall
             taken
             by
             the
             Parliaments
             Forces
             .
          
           
             Abington
             most
             ●ercely
             a●sauled
             ,
             and
             most
             bravely
             defended
             and
             preserved
             .
          
           
             Our
             men
             most
             bravely
             charges
             the
             Enemy
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemies
             beaten
             out
             of
             the
             Town
             .
          
           
             The
             hurt
             on
             our
             side
             .
          
           
             Some
             of
             ours
             most
             desperately
             fought
             in
             their
             shirts
             only
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             vowed
             to
             have
             Abington
             ,
             and
             to
             fire
             it
             .
          
           
             A
             passage
             of
             speciall
             providence
             in
             the
             preservation
             of
             Abington
             .
          
           
             Abingtons
             bad
             and
             sad
             condition
             had
             it
             now
             been
             taken
             .
          
           
             
               Ashbie
               de
               la-Zouch
            
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Our
             Armies
             singular
             good
             successe
             in
             Cornwall
             ,
             and
             the
             taking
             of
             
               Bodman
               Listithiel
            
             and
             VVare
             Bridge
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             by
             valiant
             Colonell
             Moore
             .
          
           
             The
             Summons
             sent
             to
             Hopton
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Enemy
             at
             Saint
             Culbumbe
             in
             Cornwall
             ,
             and
             that
             Garrison
             taken
             them
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Ralph
               Hopton
            
             expects
             supplies
             out
             of
             Ireland
             .
          
           
             Foy
             taken
             
          
           
             Pendennis
             besieged
             .
          
           
             A
             List
             of
             the
             number
             of
             〈◊〉
             Gentry
             of
             Cornwall
             came
             in
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Maus
             Castle
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               William
               Vaughau
            
             well
             beaten
             by
             Captain
             Ashley
             .
          
           
             The
             activity
             of
             the
             brav●
             Committee
             of
             Shrewsbury
             .
          
           
             Shruardon
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             Goodrich
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             famous
             fight
             ,
             and
             glorious
             victory
             obtained
             against
             Sir
             
               Jacob
               Ashley
            
             .
          
           
             A
             description
             of
             the
             fight
             at
             Stow
             in
             the
             Ould
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Jacob
               Ashleyes
            
             cro●se
             and
             crafty
             marches
             put
             Sir
             
               William
               Brereton
            
             to
             tedious
             marches
             .
          
           
             Both
             Armies
             are
             met
             .
          
           
             The
             signall
             Word
             on
             both
             sides
             .
          
           
             The
             fight
             begun
             .
          
           
             The
             Enemy
             totally
             routed
             and
             pursued
             .
          
           
             The
             Lord
             Ashley
             taken
             prisoner
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Charles
               Lucas
            
             also
             taken
             prisoner
             .
          
           
             Sir
             
               Jacob
               Ashleyes
            
             words
             to
             our
             Souldiers
             sitting
             on
             a
             Drum.
             
          
           
             A
             List
             of
             the
             prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             in
             the
             battle
             at
             Stow
             in
             the
             Ould
             .
          
           
             All
             the
             enemie
             to
             depart
             from
             Truro
             .
          
           
             The
             extraordinary
             faire
             carriage
             of
             the
             Souldiers
             .
          
           
             The
             9.
             
             Brigades
             that
             were
             disbanded
             .
          
           
             Our
             Armie
             to
             march
             Eastward
             .
          
           
             A
             Dunkerk
             Frigot
             taken
             by
             our
             ships
             .
          
           
             Hilford
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             Livetenant
             Colonell
             Ingoldsby
             slain
             by
             Musket
             shot
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             solemn
             Thanksgiving
             for
             the
             forementioned
             great
             mercies
             to
             the
             King.
             
          
           
             Our
             noble
             Generals
             advance
             to
             Exeter
             .
          
           
             Inch-House
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Pouldram
             Fort
             taken
             .
          
           
             High-Archall
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Bridge-North
             Towne
             taken
             by
             Shrewsbury
             forces
             .
          
           
             Colonell
             Billingsley
             slaine
             in
             the
             Storme
             .
          
           
             
               Portland
               castle
            
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Exmouth-Fort
             ,
             neere
             Exeter
             .
             taken
             .
          
           
             Aprill
             .
             1646.
             
          
           
             Dennington
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             An
             Order
             of
             both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             for
             restraint
             of
             Papists
             and
             other
             Delinquents
             from
             coming
             to
             the
             Cities
             of
             London
             and
             Westminster
             .
             An
             Order
             also
             concerning
             the
             Kings
             private
             coming
             to
             London
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             the
             Kings
             Horse
             neare
             Farringdon
             .
          
           
             Treaty
             about
             the
             surrender
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Exeter
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             Three
             strong
             Forts
             already
             delivered
             up
             to
             the
             Generall
             .
          
           
             Justification
             of
             the
             large
             Articles
             of
             conditions
             agreed
             unto
             ,
             upon
             the
             surrender
             of
             Exeter
             .
          
           
             Ruthin-Castle
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             A
             brave
             defeat
             given
             to
             Denbigh
             forces
             by
             Colonell
             Mitton
             .
          
           
             Captaine
             Cottingham
             slaine
             .
          
           
             Prisoners
             and
             prizes
             taken
             at
             Denbigh
             and
             Ruthin
             .
          
           
             The
             Raglanders
             soundly
             beaten
             by
             Sir
             
               Trevor
               Williams
            
             .
          
           
             Many
             Gentlemen
             of
             Wales
             came
             out
             of
             Ragland
             castle
             to
             Sir
             Trevor
             and
             submitted
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Master
             Fog
             a
             Minister
             rewarded
             for
             his
             Loyalty
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             strong
             Garrison
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Exeter
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
             The
             first
             letter
             .
          
           
             The
             second
             Letter
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             their
             marching
             out
             of
             the
             City
             of
             Exeter
             .
          
           
             Branstable
             Towne
             and
             C●stle
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Sir
             Michaels-Mount
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Titbury-Castle
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Aburisthwait
             Castle
             in
             Wales
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Dunstar-Castle
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             Our
             WesternArmie
             advanced
             toward
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             
             Woodstock-Garrison
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             
               Bridge
               North
            
             Castle
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             The
             just
             praise
             of
             the
             most
             faithfull
             and
             active
             Committee
             of
             Shrewsbury
             .
          
           
             The
             Duke
             of
             Lenox
             and
             others
             come
             in
             unto
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             escaped
             out
             of
             Oxford
             ,
             in
             a
             disguised
             manner
             .
          
           
             1
             ▪
             Sam.
             2.
             30.
             
          
           
             May.
             1646.
             
          
           
             The
             Parliament
             informed
             of
             the
             Kings
             departure
             out
             of
             Oxford
             toward
             London
             .
          
           
             Both
             Houses
             of
             Parliaments
             Order
             published
             throughout
             London
             and
             Westminster
             ,
             touching
             concealing
             the
             King.
             
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             providence
             for
             the
             welfare
             of
             the
             City
             of
             London
             .
          
           
             A
             Copy
             of
             the
             ●etter
             from
             the
             Commissioners
             of
             the
             Parliament
             of
             Scotland
             ,
             to
             the
             Commissioners
             of
             both
             Houses
             ,
             concerning
             His
             Majesties
             coming
             to
             the
             Scotch
             Army
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             the
             Kings
             coming
             into
             the
             Scots
             Army
             ,
             and
             discovering
             himself
             unto
             them
             .
          
           
             Newark
             surrendred
             to
             the
             King
             and
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             summe
             of
             the
             Articles
             of
             Agreement
             .
          
           
             Our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             drew
             off
             from
             Newarke
             .
          
           
             Banbury
             Castle
             surre●dred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             A
             day
             of
             Solemn
             thanksgiving
             to
             the
             Lord
             for
             late
             great
             mercies
             to
             us
             .
          
           
             Hartlebury
             Castle
             taken
             .
          
           
             The
             prizes
             taken
             therein
             .
          
           
             Ludlow
             surrendred
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Some
             hopefull
             sweet
             effects
             of
             the
             kings
             being
             in
             the
             custodie
             of
             our
             loyall
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             The
             summe
             of
             the
             kings
             Letto
             the
             Parliament
             of
             England
             .
          
           
             The
             famous
             Citie
             Remonstrance
             exhibited
             to
             Both
             Houses
             of
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Remonstrance
             of
             the
             State
             of
             the
             Kingdome
             ,
             pag.
             19.
             
          
           
             The
             Parliaments
             Declaration
             ,
             upon
             his
             Majesties
             Declaration
             after
             the
             Battell
             at
             
               Edge-hill
               .
               pag.
            
             659.
             
          
           
             *
             This
             desire
             of
             the
             City
             of
             London
             is
             no
             more
             ,
             nor
             other
             in
             effect
             than
             the
             House
             of
             Commons
             in
             Parliament
             it self
             voted
             (
             as
             most
             justly
             )
             at
             the
             taking
             of
             the
             Protestation
             ,
             May
             5.
             1641.
             
          
           
             
               Salcoomb
               Regis
            
             Surrendred
             .
             Bostol-House
             also
             yeilded
             up
             to
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             Ordinance
             of
             Parliament
             for
             the
             better
             settlement
             of
             Presbyterian
             Church
             Government
             .
          
           
             Bostoll
             Garrison
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             
               Carnarvan
               Towne
            
             and
             Castle
             surrendred
             .
          
           
             The
             Propositions
             for
             a
             wel
             grounded
             Peace
             resolved
             and
             in
             speciall
             〈…〉
             of
             the
             Kingdom
             .
          
           
             The
             Ministers
             of
             London
             and
             Westminsters
             pious
             meeting
             and
             religion
             resolution
             in
             
               Zion
               Colledge
            
             .
          
           
             Letters
             from
             Sir
             
               Thomas
               Fairefax
            
             .
             Articles
             for
             the
             Surrender
             of
             Oxford
             and
             the
             Messengers
             rewarded
             by
             the
             Parliament
             .
          
           
             The
             Duke
             of
             Yorke
             to
             come
             from
             Oxford
             to
             S.
             James-House
             .
          
           
             Beaumorris
             Town
             and
             Castle
             surrendred
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             the
             surrender
             of
             Oxford
             .
          
           
             His
             Majesties
             Letter
             to
             the
             Marquesse
             of
             Ormond
             .
          
           
             The
             Propositions
             for
             Peace
             sent
             to
             the
             King.
             
          
           
             Psal
             .
             30
             11
             ,
             12
             
          
           
             Ehen-Ezer
             .
          
           
             The
             summary
             use
             of
             all
             .
          
           
             Caution
             and
             Exhortation
             .
          
           
             1
             Caution
             .
          
           
             Zechar.
             10.
             5.
             
          
           
             Ezra
             9.
             6.
             
          
           
             Deut
             32.
             6.
             
          
           
             Ier.
             37.
             10.
             
          
           
             Iohn
             5.
             14.
             
          
           
             Mat.
             12.
             45.
             
          
           
             2
             Exhortation
             
          
           
             Reformation
             both
             Nationall
             and
             personall
             .
          
           
             Building
             of
             Gods
             house
             .
          
           
             Schisme
             and
             Errour
             petitioned
             against
             .
          
           
             The
             danger
             of
             it
             briefly
             described
             .
          
           
             The
             building
             of
             Gods
             house
             petitioned
             .
          
           
             Hest
             .
             6.
             3.
             
          
           
             The
             great
             fault
             and
             ●ayling
             of
             these
             times
             .
          
           
             Scripture
             Eye-salve
             .
          
           
             2
             Chron.
             16.
             9
             
             Gods
             eye
             of
             providence
             over
             us
             .
          
           
             Zeche
             .
             8.
             
             1●
             .
             Our
             Fasts
             turned
             into
             Feasts
             .
          
           
             Num.
             23.
             13.
             
          
           
             No
             enchanment
             or
             Divination
             against
             Gods
             Israell
             .
          
           
             Isa
             54.
             17.
             
          
           
             No
             weapon
             formed
             against
             us
             hath
             pro●pered
             .
          
           
             Jer.
             30.
             16
             ,
             17.
             
             Our
             devourers
             are
             devoured
             ,
             and
             our
             spoyler●
             are
             spoyled
             .
          
           
             Ezekiel
             20.
             38
             
             The
             rega●●
             Rebels
             purged
             out
             of
             the
             Kingdome
             .
          
           
             Isay
             66.
             5.
             
          
           
             The
             Royalists
             impious
             hypocrisie
             unmasked
             .
          
           
             Great
             encouragements
             for
             Gods
             Children
             .
          
           
             Iob
             5.
             27.
             
             Marke
             this
             O
             England
             .
          
           
             Isa
             19.
             11
             ,
             12
             ,
             13
             ,
             14.
             
          
           
             A
             true
             description
             of
             the
             Kings
             Counsellours
             .
          
           
             Exod.
             18.
             11.
             
          
           
             Isa
             51.
             12
             ,
             13.
             
          
           
             A
             just
             objurgation
             ,
             and
             too
             t●ue
             taxation
             on
             all
             .
          
           
             Psal
             .
             ●6
             .
             7
             ,
             10
             An
             exhortation
             to
             Christian
             courage
             and
             godly
             resolution
             .
          
           
             Exod.
             19.
             4
             ,
             5.
             
          
           
             Breake
             off
             from
             sinne
             .
          
           
             Remember
             our
             Covenant
             .
          
           
             B●●ld
             Gods
             House
             .
          
           
             Love
             our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             Our
             Brethren
             of
             Scotland
             were
             the
             main
             meane
             ;
             of
             procuring
             this
             present
             Parliament
             .
             Exod.
             19.
             5.
             
          
        
         
           Notes for div A95892-e136840
           
             One
             hundred
             and
             forty
             Cart-loads
             of
             dead
             and
             wounded
             at
             Newbery
             fight
             ,
             some
             at
             Brainford
             ,
             at
             Dorchester
             and
             Causham
             ,
             at
             Marston-moore
             .
          
           
             A
             Looking-glasse
             for
             Malignants
             .