NEWS Out of France for the Gentlemen of England. A Stratagem most ventrously attempted, and valiantly achieved by the French King, the 27. day of july. Anno Domini 1591. Wherein is deciphered, what trust his royal Majesty reposeth on the valour of the English, and their dutiful service unto him at all assays.  
News also touching 16. Ships taken nigh the Haven of Deep, and the discomfiture of the Pope's Forces transported into France towards the aid of the Leaguers, both concurring on the 28. of july last passed.  
With a report of the princely meeting, and honourable conjoining of the whole power of the French King the sixth day of this present month of August, consisting of English, German, and his own people.  Deuteronomie. 1. 30. The Lord your God, who goeth before you he shall fight for you, according to all that he did unto you in Egypt before your eyes. 
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In laudem Angliae charissimae suae Patriae decasticon.  

ANglia cincta mari' est, Anglis mare commoda mill,  
Vtque alter globus est Anglia cincta mari:  
Anglia cincta mari' est, sacris quià virgo gubernat  
Regibus, hinc foelix Anglia cincta mari:  
Anglia cincta mari' est, homines quià moenia tanquam,  
Quos amor unit, abhinc Anglia cincta mari:  
Anglia cincta mari' est, quòd fert Satrapásque, Ducósque  
Inuictos Marti', hinc Anglia cincta mari:  
Anglia psalle Deo, quòd Terra, fretumque beârunt  
Te ante ' alias gentes, Anglia psalle Deo.   Cato. Pugna pro patria.  

To his friends, the Gentlemen Readers of England, health.  
GEntlemen, whereas the old world admired Hannibal for but scaling the Alps, Caesar for building a bridge over Rheyne, Pompey for subduing a few barbarous Territories, leave now to marvel at the stratagems, the world affords you greater marvels. Look on the experienced prowess of your own Countrymen, far exceeding the puissance of base Pagans, who as they be precedents most honourable: so are they by your steps, and plaudities to be honoured. Imitate the virtues of your Ancestors, that all the world may ring of your noble acts, of your Ancestors said I, nay of our Cavaliers yet living, who as they be equal in valour to the best of any time; so are they before all other to be followed of your persons at this time. Remember the fortitude of Norris never quailed, consider the magnanimity of Williams never daunted, and worthy York's forwardness never impeached: But what should I compile a catalogue of them, whose valours and virtues are best known unto you: only this our Sovereign, and the whole commonwealth entreats you, that as whilom your politic Predecessors, & now these your martial progenitors by their exploits have attained the height of renown in the world; so ye like renowned Children of so renowned Parents, would by your courageous enterprises brandish your names and fames throughout the world: facite, & valet.  
Yours to command in all courtesy. G. B. M. of Arte.   

A Poem touching the credit of this News, with an item to them, that takes felicity in publishing Lies.  
NOthing (saith Quintilian) so much commendeth the person of the writer, as the truth of the subject, he proposeth to write: And certes nothing advanced so highly julius Caesar's history, as truth polished with Eloquence discreetly: for as in the judgement of the wise the one without the other had argued great imperfection: so both intermingled savour of wonderful discretion, and so much the rather, because the Author seemeth estranged from Philautie, & Ambition. I cannot but praise them of ancient time, & touch some in these days, who either for that they know not, or care not for truth, or will not inquire after the truth, will be sure to publish nothing but untruth, misspending their time, misdemeaning their brain, and misusing their pen, no less foes to themselves, than back friends to the welminded. I speak this (Gentlemen) for that this Pamphlet had many days sithence come to your view, had not these apish Pamphleteers neither left way for themselves, nor other, any further to thrust out their heads: But whereas this abortive Pygmy dare peep out, and show his face to the world, understand that it is but under sureties, on condition, that he neither mutter, speak, nor write any thing but truth, or at the least that whereof he can allege sufficient authority: who although he hath been stayed, but not brought to a blank, therein taketh so much the more hearty grace, because he knoweth some of these counterfeits will be driven to a Nonplus: And thus much I will say, and and in saying truly avouch (being privy to all his proceed) that at this time he will not, (nay if he would he may not) neither would he if he might speak any more than truth, or that hath been credibly informed, or that commonly among the best passeth for truth, wherein if peradventure he speak not so much, as some of you know; or writ so much, as others hear, think, that neither his ears, nor his eyes are so large, as to hear and see all things done in his own country, much less over Sea in a foreign climate: but accept his News favourably, as he gives it friendly, and if in any jot he shall offend you, he most humbly craves your pardon, ever remaining courteously at your command.  
G. B. Magna ' est veritas, et prevalet.   

A Stratagem most venturously attempted, and valiantly achieved by the French King, the 27. day of july Anno Domini, 1591.  
THe French King (who for his singular wisdom deserveth to be reckoned a second Solomon, and invincible fortitude an other Samson) having drawn his forces down into Picardy, presented his arms before the town of Noyan, & begird the same, where having continued the siege some few days, no day free from some hard skirmish, hot encounter, or dangerous assault, the loss for the most part falling on the enemies, whereby the said town was in jeopardy to have revolted (which was practised by some) to the King his part, in so much they stood on terms of yielding, but that they had some small hope of succour, and supply of victuals to be sent them from Rouen for the convoying whereof (as they understood) should be sent monsieur Tavanas late commander of Rouen, whose forses consisted of 400. Horse, and 5000. footmen every way well fitted for such a service, carrying minds resolutely determined (as appeared by the ensuing conflict) by some sudden surprise to have raised the siege, yea and endangered the Kings own person, if God (who hath promised to defend his servant josua, that is his faithful magistrates, & bring the counsels of the wicked to nought) had not by strange means miraculously discovered their malicious treachery, making his very enemies his willing friends at such an exigent. For monsieur Iean de Primadian, Registerer to the Bishop of Rouen privy to their intentions, although (as they term him) a Catholic, yet moved in conscience to cross by what means possible he could any wicked action, or attempt that might touch the safety of the King his sovereign person, manifested by letters the day before, the whole plot of treason intended toward his Majesty. Whereupon the King no less desirous to take the opportunity, then careful to prevent the evil, immediately that night commanded a Cornet of horse, conducted by a brave French Captain to discover the Enemy, who by the break of day approached the walls of Rouen, where eftsoons they had spied issuing forth, the foresaid companies in march toward Noyan, whereupon they presently retired, till by some means, and in some convenient place for the purpose happily they might charge them, or at the least descry their determinations: thereof to certify his Majesty, which (as God would) they performed luckily: for having ambush themselves in the skirt of a wood, on the sudden charged the enemies vauncurriers, led by a hardy gentleman (as it seemed.) For notwithstanding our sudden charging them (which was done to the proof,) whereby they were well nigh discomfited, and that the said leader hardly escaped himself, with some few in his company by his retreat, yet loath to receive so great a wound to his reputation, as to be mated, or rather vanquished by so small a troop, as was ours, seconded the rest of his followers, yet fight: but though he performed resolutely his part therein, yet was it his fortune to be taken hardly with life, by one Master Thomas Robartes an English gentleman, the rest were all chased and taken prisoners, even at the front of the enemies battalious, with little loss on our side, to the number of some 23. men, hurt, taken, and slain: But the foresaid Prisoner being with expedition conveyed to the King, confirmed all that before by letters his majesty had intelligence of, and disclosed also, what ways, and means they had laid down to surprise his majesties forces. The K. supposing it not necessary to suffer them make their approach in sight of Noyan, forthwith consulted to encounter them further of, sending forth scouts to bar the news of their coming from the town, determining himself to follow (as he might) with part of his army (for he thought it altogether troublesome, and unmeet to dislodge the whole.) And in regard of the resolute English (for so he termeth them) whom he meant most to employ in this service, of whom also he had good experience, for such like services heretofore by them performed, his Majesty decrees to use the fewer of his own Nation, and therefore sending secretly for his approved champion Sir Roger Williams, imparted unto him both what had been performed, as also his intention: of which the redoubted Chevalier was very joyful, & as forward as valiant, greedily thirsted for the encounter, & thought every minute an hour, till they were marching. All things being put in readiness for the journey, suddenly the espials returned with news of the enemy's approach, and their order: which Sir Roger William's understanding, ever like himself, and having now (as he thought) found a danger equal to his heart) which heart through his good fortune hath gotten a courage to despise all dangers) earnestly desired his Majesty do him the honour of the first encounter, in regard of the safety of his majesties own person; which the King through entreaty granted.  
This request obtained, and our Vauncurriers in view of the Enemy, word was brought the King thereof, and being (as God would) in a place situate by nature for the purpose, his Majesty caused a squadr on of pikes to march forward strongly armed, and in the Rearguard of them undiscovered certain companies of Musquetters on the left side, in manner of an ambush (yet as a wing to the main Squadron) was Sir Roger Williams, and with him certain Cornets of horse, and some companies of Musquetters, to second those of ours, that the Enemy had sight of, and were now ready to encounter: on the right wing was the King with most of the horse in the field, as well shot as other, somewhat behind Sir Roger lying also in ambuscado, to answer the hope of the other, if need required: But in such sort▪ as when occasion was offered, the said Horsemen with those of Sir Roger Williams, answered his majesties expectation, and suddenly pursuing the opportunity (while 300. of their horse were charging our main Battle, (which strongly endured the shock) enclosed the Enemy, and happily at the first encounter, being hotly maintained, discomfited them, and very vigorously pursued the victory, which (by the omnipotent power of GOD especially, and triumphant valour of the English) being gotten, as having chased, and slaughtered them almost the space of two leagues, the retreict sounded, the dead were overlooked, and prisoners numbered: The dead were many, and captives some few, all for the most part men of name, worth ransoming, amongst whom was the General himself, Monsieur Tavanas Lieutenant of Rouen, sore hurt, and likewise his Nephew Commander of the Fort of S. Katharin's taken prisoner: which glory was renownedly achieved on all parts the 27. day of july, Anno Domini 1591. The Lord the giver of victory be praised therefore.  
This one thing remaineth yet in this report untouched, which I cannot any way omit, and all true hearted Englishmen may be joyful to record. For the French King both in this petty battle, and at all times else, perceiving the hearts of the English ready priest to do him service, and their haughty minds prompt to attempt any grand enterprise, (whereby either glory, or gain may he purchased) as also the swift forwardness, and forward swiftness of his Eagle Sir Roger Williams, to soar over and detallant the Martial foes of so Martial a field, his Majesty well noting it, and in noting it scanning what was best to be done, called them before him, where yielding first his royal Sister, and them all immortal and most hearty thanks for their painful, and no less powerful service, uttered many gracious words to the everlasting commendation of all England. Thus far concerning this heroical Stratagem, and wonderful, and no less worthy exploit, effected by the flower of Chivalry, and mirror of Courtesy the French King now reigning.  
News is also brought to the French Ledger of the taking of 16. Ships of the Leaguers without any peril, all well laden with commodious Merchandise, and provision for war, right against and nigh the Haven of Deep the 28. day of july last passed, which were fraught for Rouen, (some say for Newhaven) but by divine providence brought thither. The mighty GOD of Israel never send us worse news.  
News also from the Dukedom of Savoy, how Monsieur de Eguidiers' Governor of his majesties Forces in those parts, encountered the troops of horse, that were sent into France by the Pope towards the strengthening of the Leaguers, and overthrew four hundred of them a little below the Alps; the rest miserably escaping by flight, the 28. day of july also: Some say the remnaut is returned into Italy: others that they yet hover and liuger in the Country. But howsoever it be, it is to be hoped they shall have as infortunate success, as they have had hitherto: no other reason I can assign thereof, but this, that God now in these letter times vouchsafeth to bring things to speedy even▪ there by to hasten the coming of his Son to judgement, for that he hath promised to shorten those days; and we know by all accounts that they are both likely to be shortened, and draw to an end. For who doubteth but as that butcherly City, (Rome I mean) and bloody Nation was first founded in blood, (the one Brother bathing his hands in the blood of the other) so she shall end in blood and abominable desolation, as her stiff-necked Sister jerusalem did before her. And to believe this I am so much the rather incited, because I both hear and see daily by the omnipotent power, and outstretched arm of GOD, that both that City, that Kingdom, and all the friends and adherents of the same, do come to perpetual ruin, and utter destruction, as is now exemplifled by the noble Rebels, and rebellious Nobles of France: for who esteemeth that ever the Duke de Maine, or those noble personages, that irreligiously resist their God, and proudly rebel against their Sovereign, could have been brought to so extreme misery, and grievous calamity, as to fly from City to City, from Coast to Coast, from Country to Country, and find no safety, either in inward Conscience, or outward conversation, if they were not even those, on whom God predestinated to power his dreadful and execrable vengeance, permitting them like castaway Cain, no place of safeguard, but to become runagates over all the fare of the earth.  
A second reason also forcible enough I have to persuade me, that even now the kingdom of Antichrist is falling, and shortly (the Lord of hosts knows how soon) will fall, for that another pillar of his chair, or rather a main prop of his pauili●●… gins to shrink, his golden Metropolis (Spain I mean) who having now many hundred years maintained his Religion, fostered his sucklings, panipred his shavelings, defended his Inquisition, and furthered his proceed, in part ●●●●●ereth and is weary of her burden, a burden in deed no less burden some, then cumbersome both to body and soul. For within these few days, not a month sithence, variance happening between the chief Masters of the Inquisition, and the King's Arch-secretarie, Sarogosa, a city of Arragon (wherein the said Secretary was borne (began to take arms against the Inquisition, and approve unexpected, and untrue positions (as they termed them) contrary to their decretals, their Doctors, their Divines, and devils. A Kingdom (saith our Saviour) divided in itself, cannot stand: certes than the kingdom of Satan divided, must needs be ruinated: for as by concord small things come to perfection: so by discord the greatest powers, puissantes, and principalities, that ever have been in the World, bend to destruction. Weigh the state of the 4. Monarchies both flourishing and declining, the cause of their establishment, and original of their decay, and ye shall find concord a mean to the one, and discord a mother of the other: bath bringing forth strange effects. But to come nigher, what was the first cause of planting the Gospel (for which so many have, and yet spend their dearest blood in France) but their first supplanting of common quiet, their unspeakable butcheries, horrible martyrdonies, and execrable massacres, all doubtless begun, and practised by the sufferance of God to none other end, but to raise up fresh feeds, and nourish the increase of the Gospel, calling home thousands of souls elected to his kingdom. This did France, and we are daily to hope, and hourly to pray for the like of Spain: The Lord open their eyes to discern white from black, light from darkness, truth from error in due time according to his good will and pleasure.  
But leaving Spain, let us return again to France, from wherlie every day (the Lord for his merry's sake increase it) are heard blissful and most happy notes, his majesties affairs successively prospering an all sides. For sithence the departine of our Soldiers from London, which was on the 23. 24. 25. and 26. days of july last, unto this 12. of August, besides the News already set down, many matters of great importance have chanced, the verity whereof (for that I cannot attain, and learn the circumstances directly) I pass them over in silence, only of this passell ensuing, I have received credible information, that on the sixth day of this month, being the 16. after their computation at Bloys, his majesties Forces all met, and royally co-united themselves together, at what time the brave worthies and warlike Gallants of Germany appearing on horseback in Martial order, every one thoroughly furnished with all habiliments necessary, were first welcomed by his Majesty, and entertained of the Camp with a peal of ordinance joyfully. But whereas in the letter (from whence I copied out this News) all his Forces be named, and yet no mention made of the English, I suppose he meant it by the forces of the Almaygnes only, and those his own subjects that were sent out of britain to join with his majesties host there, and none otherwise. For there is news come lately, that the Earl with his companies remain yet about Deipe, there staying a while on weighty considerations, till they hear further. But how ever it be, this is most certain, that his Majesty hath a goodly army, besides those warlike troops the right Honourable Earl of Essex is to come with, who how they were appointed, is known to all England, and I need not now discourse.  
Thus far concerning the prosperous success, and fortunate progress of this mighty Prince, whom the Lord hath preserved from time to time, from year to year, day to day, hour to hour, so many times, years, days, and hours most miraculously from all the furious invasions, and cancared conspiracies of all his enemies, and made him to triumph over them, outliving the most part, reclaiming by his virtues the better sort, and taming by policy the perverse and obstinate, being snatched from the chaws of the Lions, delivered from the gates of Death, and reserved from infinite perils (as the wide world confesseth) by divine providence, to none other end, but to declare the wondrous works of the Lord, and show forth his mighty acts unto the Princes of the earth, and especially that Man of sin, and strumpet of Babylon, foster-father of brawls and battles among Christian Princes, and generally the bloodsucker, Butcher, and tormentor of all Europe, whom God in due time at his good pleasure will by the hand of this his anointed (as he did by David fight against the uncircumcised, Philistin,) terrify, torment, scourge, and confound, which he hath begun by his English Deborah first, and will finish in this his Champion, (making them both mirrors for all Potentates) that all the world, and especially the kingdom of Antichrist may acknowledge, that there is a God that ruleth in Israel, and protecteth the house of jaacob, making his enemies his footestooles. The Lord in mercy grant it, to the comfort of his little flock, the abolishment of sin, confusion of his enemies, and establishment of his own glory in Zion, and let all faithful Soldiers, and loyal subjects say, Amen, and cry in fervent zeal of spirit, Lord jesus come quickly, even so. Amen.   

Epilogus.  
GEntlemen Readers, thus though rudely, and untimely, yet truly and sufficiently, ye have heard the tenor of this news, or at the least so much, as I could well fish out, for it is a thing altogether impossible, and may pass for a paradox, to reach unto every particular accident. For the news being not enacted in our own Country, coming from far, as also we ourselves not present, or oculati testes, but relying on letters, bare reports, and hearsay, like testes auriti, we must needs miss of much of the matter, & sometimes happily, (or rather unhappily) either in too much, or too little commit an absurdity; But (as I said before) assure yourselves, we serve not wittingly one tittle from truth, but have inquired diligently thereafter, & offered unto your view nothing but that we have seen in the letters of credible persons, or been instructed of at the hands of men of account, or that commonly passeth for truth at the Exchange, or hath been preached to the French congregation, or is tossed up & down at the ambassadors house in the mouths of the best; which all in my opinion may serve for a certificate authentic. But leaving these ambages, and cleaving to your courtesy, I beseech you in courtesy be not too curious, but more willing to leap over a block, than wilful to stumble at a straw, considering the finest Velvet hath his brack, and nothing is foe currently written, but admits some crabbed imperfection, & may captiously be misconstred. Macte vertute sitis.   

Precatio ad coelestem nostrum Patrem miseris hisce temporibus.  

O Tater patrum rutilas Olimpi  
Qui sedes sedes super, ét potenti  
Diriges verbo, tua quae creavit  
Cuncta potestas:  
Da tuis servis placidam quietem,  
Dirimas tristeis (precibus precamur  
Feruidis) lites, refluásque caedes  
Sanguine sedes;  
Arma flaccescant, timor esto nullus  
Martis, armorum sonus asperorum  
Dirus abscedat, valeatque pugnae  
Saeva cupido:  
Quid juuat bellum, (ratio modusque  
Si procul cedant)? amor iste campi  
Pessimus vadat, propereque coeli  
Quaerite regnum:  
Charitas crescat, probit ásque morum  
Regnet occultis hominum medullis,  
Faxit, ut dignos fidei feramus  
undique fructus:  
Túnc tuum nomen (Deus ô supreme)  
Sempèr extollet precibus, triumphis,  
Laudibus, psalmis, modulis, choraeis  
Anglia parva.   Angli quasi angeli.