A TRV● RELATI●● OF THE PRO●●●dings of the Bauarian and Spa●●●● forces before the City Heydelburgh, having very strongly besieged it.  
AS ALSO, The marching of the King of Bohemia and Count Mansfield, with their forces into Allatia, belonging to Leopoldus the Emperor's brother, and the Duke of Brunswick into Bavaria.  
LIKEWISE, The news from most of the Provinces of Europe, that therein you may behold, the afflicted estate of Christendom, with the Various Changes whereunto man is subjected.  
Printed the 11. of julii. Sua cuique mihi mea.  
At LONDON, Printed for Nicholas Bourne, and Thomas Archer, and are to be sold at the Royal Exchange, and Popeshead-Pallace. 1622.   

The first letter from Constantinople, the 10. of june 1622.  
WE understand from Tartary that there is great mustering of men, and that they intent to challenge the Throne of Ottoman, having heard of the death of Osman, the great Turk: for this it stands, all that vast Country from Russia to the Indian and Atlantic Seas, is divided betwixt three chames of ancient and noble race: The first is called Tartar Cham, a mighty Emperor, possessing the Province Mangia besides diverse other great Countries: The second Tartar Mechrit, under whom is desertum de lop; and many Nations to the Caspian Sea. The third is Tartar Chrim, descending directly from the Family of Ottoman, who both by birth and contract may challenge the Imperial Crown of Turkey, if that line shall fail, as is thought that he will do now, or otherwise revenge the murder of the aforesaid Osman upon the jannissaries.  
Also the Letters from Venice make mention that some of the principal offenders that laid their hands on the Emperor, are fled, and that the rest at home are divided, some holding with Mustapha, and some with a younger brother of Osman aforesaid. And that Mustapha desires not the Empire, longing only to visit the Temple of Mecha, being ravished with the promises of Mahomet.  
They writ also, that the principal Musty, and some Doctors of the Law, have foretell and presaged the determination, and final end of the Turkish greatness, persuading the Visirs at the imitation of the Grecians, every one to step in for a Kingdom, or more.  
From Persia they certify us, that notwithstanding, through this dissension in Turkey, they have gotten good opportunity to recover Tauris, and other places left; the Sophy being much displeased with the insolent murder of the great Turk (as one Prince may act another's part) is only resolved to raise an army, to be revenged on the janissaries, whereupon the Beglerbeg of Arabia hath sent him a present of diverse brave Horses.  
From Alexandria we hear, that the plague is so great in Gran Cayro, that about 80000. there have been buried within the space of four months, and that the jews are flocking in such numbers to the Sea Towns, whereby the traffic is much augmented, and increased in the straits.  
From Algiers they writ, that the Pirate begin to erect a Common wealth among themselves, and have written to the Hollanders, that if they will unite with their forces together, they will make an notable attempt upon the dominions of the King of Spain, and begin a possession there.  
It is reported here that at Naples there hath been an attempt made upon the Viceroy by the Nobility and inhabitants, being perplexed with a dearth: but they cry out upon nothing so much as liberty, and lie in wait to put some thing in execution.  
These that come from Rome, relate that the Pope hath given a free indulgence and pardon of sins to all them that will serve the Emperor in his wars, whereupon many soldiers and great store of money are sent unto him.  
The Signory of Venice hath sent lately diverse Galleys at Sea, besides some Gulleons towards Candia, and fortified the Harbours in Histria and Dalmatia, and upon the continent about Crema and Brescia, provideth all the places of importance with strong garrisons.  
Letters of Milan make mention, that there hath been an insurrection amongst the Grisons, whereby diverse Spaniards and Imperialists have been slain, and many places forsaken, not without great terror of the rest.  
From Genoa it is certified, that some undertakers have taken sanctuary, or Asylum, being denied a protection from Spain, although they say their debts arise, for being engaged about the Catholic Kings affairs.  
They writ from Florence and Luca, that there is great complaint against the English, seeing they deal not for so many silks as they were used to do; and therefore they will endeavour to make cloth and cottons of their own, and not trade with England, as in times past.  
From Poland the News is, that the jesuites are hateful to the Inhabitants, whereupon the Lords of the Country have petitioned to the Majesty of Sigism●nd, either to banish, or dismiss them, about which there is great discontent occasioned: and here give me leave a little by way of transsition to wonder at this generation, why they? over all the Orders of Religion should so far vary from true Religion, as to delight in murder, combustion of Kingdoms, ostentation of knowledge, rapture of visi●ns, and especially setting Princes at division, yea breaking the band of amity between Prince and Subject, sure I can yield you no reason for it? but this as it fareth with Children, who sucking of a froward nurse's breast become accordingly froward and pettish in their lives: so they having one Ignatius Loyalta a Soldier to their Father of a fiery disposition, no doubt according to his name, do imitate him in the fiery and bloody steps of war and dissension: God grant that all Princes may take heed of their policies. For in my Conscience they would pull down the Papacy, if they could, and set up their own Superintendancy.  
They also write, that from the City of Leopolis and the Country adjacent, much Corn hath been transported to Constantin●ple in this time of their dearth through the Black Sea, whereby they have been wonderfully enriched, as the Turks neighbourly are relieved.  
From Spain, there is news of the fear of the Moors, who have lately made an attempt in Granado, and word is brought by a Brazill man into Portugal, that the wild men about the River of Amazons, have rebelled against the Portugeses, and Spaniards, who govern the Country and rule there. Much like that unfortunate mischief which hath happened of late in Virginia▪ where we hear almost 300. of the English Plantation were slain by the perfidiousness of the old Inhabitants.  
The second, from Vienna the 22, day, This City is much quieted since the Emperor's Marriage, for here are many Nobles and Ladies, who profess the Gospel, and have their Congregations without the walls of the City, to the number sometime of forty or fifty Coaches, all which live here undisturbed by reason the Empress entertains them graciously, and they attend the Court with all humility when occasion serveth; whereas before they stood upon their guard, and their Servants rod with pistols and petronels to the Church: And (God be thanked) the jesuites cannot divert him from his resolution, to keep good quarter with his Subjects, although they have many times attempted the same. Or other wise it may be, their great numbers keep all in awe, and that the Emperor is loath to be troubled with wars abroad, and dissensions at home.  
From Odenburgh, is here news that the Emperor proposed to the Lords and States, the Coronation of his Son, but that they absolutely denied it, as having made choice of another.  
It was also Reported, that the Cosackes having no Wars in Poland, threatened to come down into Hungaria, which the jesuits urged, and the Emperor entertained, but it is said, and thought, the Tartarians and Russians will keep them back with their Incursions and Enterprises, which they intent to make shortly.  
In those parts are still made great muster, to supply the Emperor's wars. This City, Prague itself, hath guard and watch like a Town of war, and they beat unto the Parado, as if the enemy lay before it. In plain terms, they are jealous one of another, and the Heirs and Friends of those whom the Emperor put to execution, long to be revenged. As for the jews, though they generally rejoice at those dissensions among Christians, and slaughtering one another, yet do they particularly rather favour the Protestants then the Catholics.  
From Moravia, we understand that the Marquis of jaggerendorf, remaineth constant to the King of Bohemia, and hath written to Count Mansfield for his coming into Bavaria, alleging if he do attempt that, he shall be sure to find many Friends for his passage into Bohemia, where, if the war began again, no question, some great alteration will follow: for Bethlem Gabor is now at leisure to take his part, and will questionless assist him, if he can prosecute any course to come near him.  
The fourth, from Cullen the first of july. The Baron of Anholt hath threatened the Country of the landgrave of Hessen, in behalf of the Imperialistes; he intends to recover the places in W●stphalia, taken by the Duke Christian of Brunswick, but the Inhabitants are all rather for Brunswick, than the Bishop of Cullen, from whom they were taken.  
From Franckfort we understand, that the Duke of Saxony hath imposed a harsh Commandment in his Towns, for the searching of Passengers, and although he seemeth discontent at Bavaria's proceed, yet doth he govern Silesia for the Emperor, or at least so much of it as the Catholics are willing to submit unto him. But among other things, the Bishops are most fierce against the Protestants, and will not suffer them to go unto their Churches.  
From Poland we have News, that the inhabitants being become loath of the jesuits, the Nobility hath requested the King, either to banish or dismiss them, about which is great discontent occasioned.  
They writ from Noragrad in Russia, that the jesuites had laid a plot with certain Prussians, to rob and surprise the Abbey of Saint Nuclay in Muscovia, adjoining almost to the Sea, which they did either out of envy, at the flourishing of the Greek Church, than which there is nothing more hateful to the Roman, or out of a common disposition, and wicked perverseness to raise quarrels between Countries, and nourish enmity between Princes.  
The last from Franckfort, the first of july. After the arrival of the Duke of Brunswick at Mainhem, where he was stately wellcommed; the King of Bohemia seeing the Country was not able to sustain his Forces, called a Counsel of War, and resolved to departed; leaving the Palatinate to the care and tuition of the Lord Belfast, and General Vere; with whom he also left eight thousand men more than they had, and so they divided themselves, that they presently marched ten thousand horse, and twenty thousand Foot.  
The King and Mansfeild are now in Als●tia, prosecuting the War there against the Emperor's Brother Leopaldus, burning, spoiling, and taking the Country to his obedience, the which will constrain Tilly soon to forsake the siege of Heidelberg, and follow the King, and so by this means divert the War into his Enemy's Country: He hath sent the Duke of Brunswick into Bavaria, to furnish the King's Army with provision, and then to march and join both together, and so to go forward as toward Bohemia, as God shall give them leave. They were no sooner gone, but Tilly advanced his Forces towards Ladenburgh, and from thence to Heidelburgh. Whereupon Sir Garret Herbert Commander there of the Castle, assembled the Burghers and Inhabitants to know both their ability, and resolutions, whether they would endure the siege or no, & how long they thought their provision would last: they answered generally, that they would live and die with him, and so they prepared themselves to endure the siege. And it was thought that Tilly did this rather to divert them from their journey into Alsatia, then to bestow so much time in the siege of a Town which could profit him l●ttle in the obtaining more, than the possession of the place, unless the Emperor were resolved contrary to his own Embassy, to make it a continual war. Tilly going on with his siege, took two of the inhabitants, and cut off their heads, which he pitched upon poles, turning their faces toward the town to terrify the Burghers: but they in requital cut off five soldier▪ heads, & served them so likewise. Gonsales in the mean time being at Opp●nheim, was yet doubtful whether he would set upon Mainheim or Frankendale, and so to get the Palatinate at once, lest it be gotten again: but there is a God that holdeth the winds in his hands, and will no doubt hold back that resolution, which must be the cause of so much bloodshedding, if the wars should go forward in such a manner: but what will be the issue, time will reveal.  
The Landgrave of Hessen, mistrusting lately the foraging of his country by the Imperials, writ to the Princes of the union concerning the same, who all returned, that their cause was a common fear, and therefore they would live and die together in maintaining the general cause of Religion, and particular defending one another's Country.  
In the same Letter was likewise set down the resolution of diverse Imperial Cities, viz. Auspurg, Norremburg, Wittenburg, Francfort, Strasburg, and some other, for the maintaining of the confession of Auspurg, which was the resolution of the Protestant Faith, bought out long since by great sums of Money of Rodolphus and Mathias, former Emperors. Whereupon these Cities fortified their walls, had their Burghers in Arms, for fear to be surprised.  
We have heard from Hagenaw, that the Imperials had lately gone about to surprise the said City, and had gotten forty men through a Vault within the Walls, but were all presently shot to death, and the City preserved of that dangerous enterprise.  
In Hungaria the matters stand yet doubtful: the Hungarians have flatly denied the Coronation of the Emperor's son: the Clergy desires to have all the Spiritual goods back again, with the arrearages, but the States and Laymen will restore them but a part. They can neither agree upon many other points: so that it is likely nothing will be concluded at the Diet.  
Here was flying news, that the Emperor was taken prisoner, but it is not true: but this is certain, Bethlem Gabor and the Lord Bridianis are very strongly marched up in arms.  
Those of Glatz and Klingenburgh stand yet bravely out, and have lately given a great Overthrow unto the imperialists, and they grow daily stronger & stronger. The old Count of thorn is reported to be upon the way with 26000. men, to rescue them.  
From Denmark they writ, that the King hath sent divers Presents to the Queen of Bohemia at the Hage, and written sundry Letters of comfort & consolation, assuring of his assistance as well of Men as Money: and that he hath requested the Haven Towns to arm diverse Soldiers to go into Westphalia, to help and supply those garrisons which Brunswick left there.  
The Hollanders lately come from Sweden report, that the Captain of Calmar castle was called in question for his life, as b●ing betrayed by a counterfeit letter, written by some secret malicious enemy, as though the same came from Poland for the surrendering of the fort when time should serve: but his innocency saved his life, and the matter was soon taken up.  
From France it is written, that the king is resolved to go forward in his enterprises against the Protestant towns. That the jesuites are jealous of the Prince of Conde, and he gets but the king's displeasure by his violent courses. That the Protestants will rather make sallies and die in the field then in their houses. That Mountalbo is so well provided of all kind of provision, that they think the king will not easily besiege it again. Those of Mompellier prepare themselves likewise, if his Majesty would attempt any thing against them.  
That the Duke of Rohan increaseth his army daily, and hopeth upon a great person in France. That the king is much discontented, and hath a growing disease upon him. That the Rochellers take daily prizes, and were resolved to make a sally upon the Duke of Espernon, being strong and able to minister many brave soldiers. That there is a prohibition for the landing of the English at Calais, or on those Coasts. That diverse Apologies are written in the defence of the Protestants, and that the Queen laboureth what she may to pacify the troubles.  
From B●u●sels they writ, that if the Ambassadors do not suddenly agree upon a peace, it is feared that the warre● will increase both in the Palatinate, and the Low Countries. My Lord of A●gile hath almost filled his Regiment, and they lo●ke for four or five thousand Briticism more to come unto them within this 〈…〉 i● weeks.  
From the Hag● we hear, that the Prince of O●ang is marched up with a brave army, with resolution to set down b●fore Shertog●nb●s●h, & hath sent for all his Captains out of England to attend his services no question S●●eola will follow him. We hear also, that there are public Fasts and set Prayers for the affairs of the Palatinate.  
They writ also, that his subjects of Austria, Stiria, Curniola, and Curinthia, have petitioned to his Majesty, that as they prove good and obedient subjects unto him, it would please him to be a gracious Lord unto them, to give them leave to live in the liberty of their conscience, and die in the profession of the Gospel, that living and dying they may give God the praise for his protection, who openeth the hearts of kings, and his Majesty the honour of their welfare, for being so beneficial unto them.  
We do further understand, that there is coming to the King of Bohemia, Count Mansfield, and the Duke of Brunswick, for their further help in the great enterprises they intent, ten thousand horse and foot of Swissers, and ten thousand horse and foot of Bohemians: and that the old Earl of thorn is gone to relieve Glatz with twenty four thousand horse and foot, and that jagensdorpe is marching toward the King of Bohemia with thirty thousand horse and foot, and that Bethlem Gabor will not be long absent from the King: God (I hope) will raise up friends to help his true Church, notwithstanding the Greatness of the Enemies.   
FINIS.