To all the ROYALISTS that Suffered for His MAJESTY, and to the rest of the Good People of England. The Humble APOLOGY of the English CATHOLICS. My Lords, and Gentlemen, THe Arms which Christians can use against Lawful Powers, in their Severity, are only Prayers and Tears: Now since nothing can equal the infinity of those we have shed, but the Cause, viz. ●spen● see our dearest friends forsake us; we hope is will not offend you if (after we have a little 〈◊〉 our eyes) we sigh out our complaints to you. We had spoke much sooner, had we not been silent through consternation to see you inflamed (whom with reverence we honour) and also to show our submissive patience, which used no slights or tricks to divert the debates of Parliament: For no body can imagine, where so many of the great Nobility and Gentry are concerned, but something might have been done; when as in all ages we see things of public advantage by the managers dexterity nipped in the bud, even in the very Houses themselves. Farr be it from Catholics to perplex Parliaments, who have been the Founders of their Privileges, and all Ancient Laws: Nay, Magna Charta itself had its rise from us: Which we do the less boast of, since it was not at first obtained in so submiss and humble a manner. We sung our Nunc Demittis, when we saw our Master in his Throne, and you in your deserved Authority and Rule; nor could any thing have ever grieved us more, but to have our Loyalty called into question by you, even at the instigation of our greatest adversaries. If we must suffer, let it be by you alone; for that's a double death to men of Honour, to have their Enemies not only accusers, but for their insulting Judges also. These are they that by beginning with us, Murdered their Prince, and wounded you; and shall the same method continue, by your approbation? We are sure you mean well, though their design be wicked: But let it never be ●●●●rded in Story, that you forgot your often Vows to us, in joining with them that have been the cause of so great calamity to the Nation. Of all Calumnies against Catholics we have admired at none so much, as that their Principles, are said to be inconsinent with Government, and they themselves thought ever prone to Rebellion. My Lords and Gentlemen, Had this been a new Sect not known before, something perchance might have been doubted; but to lay this at their doors, that have governed the Civilised World, is the Miracle of Miracles to us. Did Richard the first, or Edward Longshands suspect his Catholics that served in Palestine, and made our Country's Fame big in the Chronicle of oll ages? or did they mistrust (in their dangerous absence) their Subjects at home because they were of this profession? Can Edward the 3 d. imagine those to be Traitorous in their Doctrine, that had that care and duty for their prince, as to make them (by Statute) guilty of death in the highest degree, that had the least thought of ill against the King? Be pleased that Henry the 5 th'. be remembered also, who did those wonders of which the whole world do still resound, and certainly all History will agree in this, that 'twas Oldcastle he feared, and not those that believed the Bishop of R●me to be Head of the Church. We will no longer trouble you with putting you in mind of any more of our mighty Kings, who have been feared abroad, and as safe at home as any since the Reformation of Religion, We shall only add this, that if Popery be the enslaving of Princes, France still believes itself as absolute as D●nma●k or Sweden, nor will ever the House of 〈◊〉 abjure the Pope to secure themselves of the fidelity of their Subject. We shall always acknowledge to the whole world, that there have been as many brave English in this last Centurie, as in any other place whatsoever: Yet since the exclusion of the Catholic Faith, there has been that committed by those, who would be feign called Protestants, that the wickedest Papist at no time dreamt of. 'Twas never heard of before that an absolute Queen was condemned by Subjects, and those styled her Peers; or that a King was publicly tried and executed by his own people and servants. My Lords and Gentlemen, We know who were the Authors of this last abomination, and how generously you strove against the raging torrent; nor have we any other ends to remember you of it, but to show that all Religions may have a corrupted spawn; and that God has been pleased to permit such a Rebellion, which our Progenitors never saw, to convince you perchance (whom for ever may he prosper) that Popery is not the only source of Treason. Little did we think (when your prayers and ours were offered up to beg a Blessing on the King's Affairs) ever to see that day, in which Carlos, G●fford, Whitgrave, and the Pendress should be punished by your desires for that Religion, which obliged them to save their forlorn Prince; and a stigmatised man (for his offences against King and Church) a chief promoter of it. Nay less, did we imagine, that by your Votes Hu●leston might be hanged, who again secured our Sovereign, and others free in their fat possessions that sat as Judges, and Sealed the Execution of that great Prince of Happy Memory. We confess we are unfortunate, and you just Judges, whom with our lives we will ever maintain to be so; nor are we ignorant the necessity of affairs made both the King and you do things, which formerly you could not so much as fancy. Yet give us leave to say we are still Loyal, nay to desire you to believe so, and to remember how synonimous (under the late Rebellion) was the word Papist and Cavalier; for there was never no Papist that was not deemed a Cavalier, nor no Cavalier that was not called a Papist, or at least judged to be Popishly affected. We know though we differ something in Religion (the truth of which let the last day judge) yet none can agree with your Inclinations, or are fit for your converse than We; for as we have as much birth amongst us as England can boast of, so our breeding leans your way both in Court and Camp: And therefore, had not our late sufferings united us in that firm tye, yet our like humours must needs have joined our hearts. If we err, pity our condition, and remember what your great Ancestors were; and make some difference between us (that have twice converted England from Paganism) and those other Sects that can challenge nothing but intrusion for their imposed Authority. But 'tis generally said, That Papists cannot live without persecuting all other Religions within their reach. We confess, where the name of Protestant is unknown, the Catholic Magistrates (believing it erroneous) do use all ca●e to keep it out: Yet in those Countries where liberty is given, they have far more Privileges than we under any reformed Government whatsoever. To be short, we will only instance France for all, where they have public Churches, where they can make what Proselytes they please; and where 'tis not against Law to be in any charge or employment. Now Holland (which permits every thing) gives us, 'tis true, our Lives and Estates, but takes away all trust in Rule, and leaves us also in danger of the Scout, whensoever he pleases to molest our Meetings. Because we have named France, the Massacre will perchance be urged against us. But the world must know that was a Cabinet Plot, condemned as wicked by Catholic Writers there, and of other Countries also. Besides, it cannot be thought they were murdered for being Protestants, since 'twas their powerful Rebellion (let their faith have been what it would) that drew them into tha● ill machinated destruction. May it not be as well said in the next Catholic Kings reign, that the Duke of Guise and Cardinal (Heads of the League) were killed for their Religion also? Now no body is ignorant but 'twas their factious Authority, which made that jealous Prince design their Deaths, though by unwarrantable means. If it were for Doctrine that Hugonots suffered in France, this haughty Monarch would soon destroy them now, having neither Force nor Town to resist his Might and Puissance. They yet live free enough, being even Members of Parliament, and may convert the King's Brother too, if he thinks fit to be so. Thus you see how well Protestants may live in a Popish Country, under a Popish King: Nor was Cha●lemaine more Catholic than this; for though he contends sometimes with the Pope, 'tis not of Faith, but about Gallicane Privileges, which perchance he may very lawfully do. Judge then worthy Patriots who are the best used, and consider our hardship here in England, where 'tis not only a Fine for hearing Mass, but death to the Master for having a Priest in his House; and so far we are from Preferment, that by Law we cannot come within 10. miles of London. All which we know your great mercy will never permit you to exact. It has been often urged that our Misdemeanours in Queen Elizabeth's, and King James his time was the cause of our punishment. We earnestly wish that the Party had had more patience under that Princess. But pray consider (though we excuse not their faults) whither it was not a question harder than that of York and Lancaster (the cause of a War of such length, and death of so many Princes) who had most right, Queen Elizabeth, or Mary Stewart▪ For since the whole Kingdom had Crowned, and sworn Allegiance to Queen Mary, they had owned her legitimate, Daughter to Henry the Eighth; and therefore 'twas thought necessarily to follow by many, that if Mary was the true Child, Elizabeth was the Natural, which must needs then give way to the thrice noble Queen of Scots: 'Twas for the Royal House of Scotland that they suffered in those days, and 'tis for the same Illustrious Family we are ready to hazard all on any occasion. Nor can the consequence of the former proceedure be but ill, if a Hen. 8. ●h. (whom Sir VV. Raleigh and my Lord Cherbury, two f●mous Protestants, have so homely characterized) should after twenty years' co-habitation, turn away his Wife, and this out of scruple of Conscience (as he said) when as History declares, that he never spared woman in his lust, nor man in his fury. Now for the Fifth of November, with hands lifted up to Heaven, we abominate and detest, and from the bottom of our hearts, say, that may they fall into irrecoverable perdition, who propagate that faith by the blood of Kings, which is to be planted in truth and meekness only. But let it not displease you (Men, Brethren and Fathers,) if we a●k whether Ulysses be no better known? or, who has forgot the Plots of Cromwell, framed in his Closet, not only to destroy many faithful Cavaliers, but also to put a lustre upon his Intelligence, as if nothing could be done without his knowledge. Even so did the then great Minister who d●ew some few Desperadoes into this conjuration, and then discovered it by a miracle. This will easily appear, viz. how little the Catholic party understood the design, seeing there were not a score of guilty found, though all imaginable industry was used by the Commons, Lords, and Privy Council too. But suppose (my Lords and Gentlemen, which never can be granted) that all the Papists of that age were consenting; Will you be so severe then to still punish the Children for the Father's faults? nay, such Children that so unanimously joined with you in that glorious quarrel, wherein you and we underwent such sufferings, that needs we must have all sunk, had not our mutual love assisted. What have we done, that we should now deserve your Anger? Has the Indiscretion of some few Incensed you? 'Tis true, that is the thing Objected. Do not you know an Enemy may easily mistake a Mass-Bell for that which calls to Dinner; or a Sequestrator glad to be affronted being Constable? when 'twas the hatred to his person and not present office, which perchance egged a rash man to folly. We dare with submission say, let a public invitation be put up against any party whatsoever; nay, against the Reverend Bishops themselves, & some malicious informer or other will allege that, which may be far better to conceal. Yet all Mankind by a Manifesto on the House door are encouraged to accuse us. Nor are they upon Oath though your Enemies and ours take all for granted and true. It cannot be imagined, where there's so many men of heat and youth (overjoyed with the happy Restauration at their Prince, and remembering the Insolences of the former Grandees,) that they should all, at all times prudently carry themselves; for this would be to be more than men: And truly we esteem it as a particular blessing, that God has not suffered many, through vanity or frailty to fall into greater faults, then are yet as we understand laid to our charge. Can we choose but be dismayed (when all things fail) that extravagant Crimes are fathered on us. It is we that must be the Authors some say of Firing the City, even we that have lost so vastly by it. Yet truly in this our ingenuity is great, since we think it no Plot, though our Enemy, an H●●g●not Protestant, acknowledged the fact, and was justly executed for his vain Con●ession. Again, if a Merchant of the Church of England buy Knives for the business of his Trade, this also presently is a Papist contrivance to destroy the well affected. We must a little complain, finding it by experience, that by reason you discountenance us, the People rage; and again, because they rage, we are the more forsaken by you. Assured we are, that our Conversation is affable, and our Houses so many hospitable receipts to our Neighbours. Our acquaintance therefore we fear at no time, but it is the stranger we dread: (that taking all on Hear-say,) zealously wounds, and then examines the business when 'tis too late, or is perchance confirmed by another, that knows no more of us than he himself. 'Tis to you we must make our applications, beseeching you (as subjects tender of our King) to intercede for us in the execution, and weigh the Dilemma, which doubtless he is in, either to deny so good a Parliament their request, or else run counter to his Royal inclinations, when he punishes the weak and harmless. Why may not we Noble Countrymen, hope for favour from you, as well as French Protestant's find from theirs? A greater duty than ours none could express we are sure. Or why should the United Provinces, and other Magistrates (that are harsh both in mind and manners) refrain from violence against our Religion, and your tender breasts seem not to harbour the least compassion or pity? These barbarous people sequester none for their faith, but for transgression against the State; Nor is the whole party involved in the crime of a few, but every man suffers for his own and proper fault. Do you then the like, and he that offends let him die without mercy; And think always (we beseech you) of Cromwell's ' injustice, who for the actions of some against his pretended Laws, drew thousands into decimation, (even ignorant of the thing) after they had vastly paid for their security and quiet. We have no other study but the Glory of our Sovereign, and just liberty of the Subjects; nor was it a mean argument of our duty, when every Catholic Lord gave his voice for the Restoration of Bishops; by which we could pretend no other advantage but that 26. Votes (subsisting wholly by the Crown) were added to the defence of Kingship, and consequently a check to all Anarchy and confusion. 'Tis morally impossible that we who approve of Monarchy in the Church, but must ever be fond of it in the State also. Yet this is a misfortune, we now plainly feel, that the longer the late transgressors live, the more forgotten are their crimes, whilst distance in time calls the faults of our Fathers to remembrance, and buries our own Allegiance in eternal Oblivion and forgetfulness. My Lords and Gentlemen, Consider we beseech you, the sad condition of the Irish Soldiers now in England, the worst of which Nation could be but intentionally so wicked, as the acted villainy of many English whom your admired Clemency pardoned. Remember how they left the Spanish service when they heard their King was in France; and how they forsook the employment of that unnatural prince after he had committed the never to be forgiven act of banishing his distressed Kinsman out of his Dominions. These poor men left all again to bring their Monarch to his home; and shall they then be fo●go●e● by you? Or shall my Lord Dougl●as and his brave Scots be left to their shifts, who scorned to receive wages of those that have declared War against England. How commonly is it said, that the Oath of renouncing their Religion is intended for these; which will needs bring this loss to the King and you, that either you will force all of our Faith to lay down their Arms, (though by experience of great Integrity and worth) or else, if some few you retain, they are such whom Necessity has made to swear against conscience; and who therefore will certainly betray you, when a greater advantage shall be offered. By this test then, you can have none but whom with caution you ought to shun, and thus must you drive away those that truly would serve you; for had they the least thought of being false, they would gladly take the advantage of gain and pay, to deceive you. We know your wisdom and generolity, and therefore cannot imagine such a thing. Nor do we doubt when you show favour to these, but you will use mercy to us, who are both fellow Subjects, and your own flesh and blood also. If you forsake us, we must say the world decays, and its final trensmutation must need quickly follow. Little do you think the Insolences we shall suffer by Committee-Men, etc. whom chance and lot has put into petty power. Nor will it choose but grieve you to see them abused (whom formerly you loved) even by the common Enemies of us both. When they punish, how will they triumph and say, Take this (poor Romanists) for your love to Kingship; and again this, For your long doting on the Royal Party; all which you shall receive from us, commissioned by your dearest Friends, and under this cloak we will gladly vent our private spleen and malice. We know, my Lords and Gentlemen, that from your hearts you do deplore our condition, ●et permit us to tell you, your bravery must extend thus far, as not to sit still, with pity only, but each is to labour for the distressed, as far as in reality his Ability will reach: some must beseech our Gracious Sovereign for us, others again must Undeceave the Good, though Deluded Multitude. Therefore all are to remember who are the Prime Raiser's of the Storm, and how through our Sides they would Wound both the KING and You; for though their Hatred to us ourselves is great, yet the enmity out of all measure increases, because we have been yours (and so shall continue) even in the Fiery day of Trial. Protect us we entreat you then upon all your former Promises; or if that be not sufficient, for the sakes of those that Lost their Estates with you; Many of which are now fallen asleep: But if this be still too Weak, we must conjure you by the ●ight of this Bloody Catalogue, which contains the Names of your murdered Friends and Relations, who in the Heat of Battle, perchance saved many of your Lives, even with the joyful Loss of their own. THe Earl of Carnarvan slain at Newbury first battle. Lord Viscount Dumbar at Scarborough, and two of his Sons much wounded. Knights. Sir John Smith Ba●naret-who Rescued the King's Standard from the Rebels at Edghil) slain at Alresford in Hampshire. Sir John Cansfield wounded at Newb. of which he died a lingering death. Sir Hen▪ Gage (Governor of Oxford) ●●ain at Cullumbridge, 11 Jan. 1644. Sir J. Digby wounded at Taunton, and died at Bridgewater. Sir P. Brown wounded at Nasby, died at Northampton. Sir Nich. Fortescue, Knight of Malta, slain in Lancashire. Sir Troilus Turbervil Captain Leiut. of the King's Lifeguard, slain upon his Majesty's marching from Newark to Oxford. Sir J. Preston wounded at Furnace, of which he died a linger death. Sir Arthur Aston (Governor of Reading) slain at Tredaugh in cold blood. Sir Thomas Tildes●●● slain at Wiggan. Sir Hen. Slingsby beheaded on Tower-hill Colonels. Col. Th. Howard (Son of the Lord William Howard) slain at Pei●●bridge. Col. Tho. Howard (Son of Sir Francis) at Atherton Moor, The gaining which Battle was principaly ascribed to his Valour. Col. Tho. Morgan of Weston in Warwicksh. slain at Newb. first battle; he raised a Regiment of Horse for the King at his own charge, & his Estate was given to Mr. Pyms Son. Col. Cuthbert Conniers at Malpass. Col. Thom. Dalton of Thurnham mortally wounded at Newb. 2d. battle and died at Marlborough. Col. Francis Hungate slain at Chester. Col. Poor (Governor at Berkley Castle) near Lidney. Col. Will. Ewer (Son to the late Lord Ew●e) at Ma●ston Moor. Col. Ra. Pudsey at— Col. Cuthbert Clifton slain near Manchster. Col. Cassey Bental at S●ow in the wolds. Col. Trollop slain at Wiggan. Col. William Bains at Malpass. Col. William Walton at T●ed●●gh. Col. Richard Manning at Altesford. Leiut. Colonels. 〈◊〉. Col. Thomas Makham of Allorton slain near Gainsborough. L. Col. Lancelot Holtby at Branceford. L. Col. Haggerston at Preston. L. Col. Power at Line. L. Col. Jordan Me●●●m at Pontefract. L. Col. John Godfrey at Tewksbury. L. Colonel George Preston at Bradford. L. Col. William. Houghton at Newbury. L. Col. Philip Howard slain at Chester. L. Col. Middleton at Hopto●-heath. L. Col. Michael Constable there also. L. Col. Sayr at Nasby. L. Col. Scot at A●●esford. L. Col. Thomas Salvin at— Lieut. Col. Richard Brown at— Lieut. Col. Goodridge wounded at— and died at Oxford. L. Col. Congrave slain at Dean in Gloucester. Sergeant Majors. Major Cu●a●d slain at the taking of Ba●ing in cold blood. Maj▪ Rich. Harborn wounded at Malpass died at Kendal. Maj. Tho. Vavasor slain at Ma●ston Moor. Maj. Panton wounded at Cover, died at Highme●dow. Maj. Hudleston slain at York. Maj. Thomas Ew●e at Newbury 1. Maj. Laurence Clifton at Shelford house. Maj. Thomas Heskith at Malpass. Major William L●●k at Newbury 1. Maj. Rively wounded at Nisby, died prisoner at London. Maj. Richard S●erburn at— Maj. Holmby at Henly Maj. Rich. Norwood slain before Taunton. Maj. Gilbert Markham at Nasby. Captains. Captain Marmaduke Constable, Standard-bearer to the L. Gen. Lindsey, slain at Edghill. Capt. Wil Laborn, & Capt. Mat. Anderton, at Sheriff● hutton in Yorkshire. Cap. Joseph Constable at Newberry. Capt. Wiburn slain at Basin in Cold Blood. Captain Burgh slain at Cover. Capt. Thurston Andertan wounded at Newbury, died at Oxford. Cap. Haggarston (eldest son of Sir Thomas in Lancashire. Capt. Anthony ●igby at Baving House. Cap. Richard Bradford at— Cap. Ke●elm Digby (Eldest Son of Sir Kenelm Digby) raised a Troop of Horse at his own charge, and was slain at Saint ●eotes. Cap. Ratclif Houghtod at Preston Cap. Rob. M●lineux of the Wood in Lancashire at Newbury 1. Cap. Charl. Thimelby at worcester. Cap. Robert Townsend at Edg-hill. Capt. Matthew Rat●●if near Henly. Capt▪ Richard Wolsole at Newbury: Cap Anthony Awed, Cap Thomas Cole at Newark. Captain Patison at Wiggan. Ca Maximil Nelson at Ma●ston moor. Cap. Fran. Godfrey slain at Sherburn. Cap. Tho. Meynel at Pontefract. Cap▪ John Clifton at Shelford house. Cap. Abrah. Launce, Capt. Robert Lance at Rowton in Chesh. Cap. Anth. Hameron near Manchester. Capt. Will. Symcots, Cap Leiut. to the Lord Piercy, slain at Newberry 1. Capt. Thomas Singleton at Newberry 1. Capt. Francis Errington of Denton in Northumberland at Rotheran. Capt. George Singleton at— Cap. Mich. Fitzakerly at Liverpool. Cap. Daniel Thorold at Nasby. Cap. Franc. Clifton at Newberry 1, Cap. John Lance at Is●ip. Cap▪ George Cassey at Hereford. Captain Langdale at Greekhowel in Wales. Cap. Carver in Monmouthshire. Cap▪ John Lingen at Ledbury. Capt. Samways at Newberry 2. Capt. John Plumton slain at York. Cap. Pet. Forcer at— Cap. Thomas Whittingham at Newberry. Cap. Winkley at Leverpool. Cap. Thomas Anderton at— Cap. Rich. Walmsley at O●mschurch. Capt▪ John Swinglehurst, and Capt. John Butler at Mars●on Moor. Cap. George Holden at Uske. Cap. Richard Latham at Litchfield. Cap. Tho. Charnock at— Cap. Robert Dent at Newcastle. Cap. Thomas Hesketh, Cap. and John K●ipe at Bindle. Cap. Tho. Eccleston at— Cap. John Hothersal, Cap. Nic. Anderton at G●eenoo castle. Cap. Anthony Girlington at Lancaster. Capt. Francis Rows in Dean Forest. Cap. Randolph Wallinger at Cover. Cap. Chrisloph. Wray slain at Bradford. Cap. Wil Rookwood at Alresford. Cap. Rob. Bookwood at Oxford. Cap. Hoskins slain at Lidney in cold blood. Cap. Phil. Darey at— Cap. Wil Jones at Ragland. Cap. Henry Wells wounded at Newberry 2. died in prison at London. Cap. Richardson slain before 〈◊〉 Cap. ●spen● slain in ●spen●. Inferior Officers. 〈…〉 slain at Newberry. Lieu. Rich. Osba●ston at Leeds. Lieut. George Hothersa● at Leverpool. Lieut. William Girlington at— Lieut. John Kulch●th at Wo●●al. Lieut. William Singleton at Marston. Lieut. Peter Boardman at Bredford. Lieut. Short slain near Gloucester. Lieut. Rich. Bradford at Bi●chington. Lieut. James Bradford at— Lieu. Tho. Kinsman at Lincoln. Lieut. John Birch at Birmicham. Lieut. 〈…〉 Cornet William Culchereth at Newberry. Cor. Deinto● at Cadiff. Cor. Robert Lance in Cheshire. Cor. Edward Walker at Burton. Cor. Miles Lochard at Gooderidge. Gent. Volunteers. Mr. Edw. Talbot (brother to the now 〈◊〉 of Shrewsbury) slain at Marston Moor. Mr. Cham Townly, and Mr. Charles Sherburn there also. Mr. Nicholas Timelby at Bristol. Mr. Pool of Worral at— Mr. John Tipper at Newnam. Mr. Christopher Blount at Edgbalston. Mr. Francis Darcy at● Mr. Theodore Mouse at Langport. Mr. Gerad Salvin at— Mr. Wiburn Mr. Rob. Bowles Mr. Wil Stoner, at Baz●ing. Mr. Price of Washingly in Northampton sh. slain at Lincoln in cold blo●d, Mr. Cuthbert Ratcliff slain at Newcastle, Mr. Thomas Latham at Newark. Mr. Andrew Giffard at Hampton. Mr. Lewis Blount at Manchester. Mr. Cary and Mr. Gennyngs at Shelford house. Mr. James Anderton in Wales. Mr. Thomas Roper at Gootheridg. Mr. Stephen Pudsey in Holderness. Mr. Francis Pavier at Marston. Mr. James Banton at Cover. Tho. Pendrel at Stow. Mr▪ Boniface Kemp & Mr. Ildesons Hesket slain near York in cold blood. Mr. Mich. Wharton at Scarborough. Mr. Errington at Chester. Tho. Westby Doctor of Physic at Preston. Mr. Peter Davis at Denbigh. Mr. Edward Davis at Chester. Mr. Bret at— Mr. Roger Wood at Chester. Mr. Henry Lawson at Melton. Mr. Tho Craithorn the elder, at Uphaven. Mr. Hen. Johnson at— Three sons of Mr. Kitby of ●aue●●●. John Witham and ● 〈…〉 Preston. John 15. 13. Greater love than this no man hath, than that one lay down blt life for his friends. Major General Wil Webb so wounded at Newbury by Case Shot, that he lives a dying life. The Names of such Catholics whose Estates (both Real and Personal) were sold, in persuance of an Act made by the Rump, July 16. 1651. for their pretended Delinquency; that is, for adhering to their King. JOhn Lord Marquess of Winchester, who so Valiantly defended Bazing-house. Henry Lord Marquess of Worcester, who has been at least 300000. l. loser by the Warr. Francis Lord Cottington. Lord John Somerset. Marmaduke L Langdale, and his Son. Sir John Winter, who so stoutly defended Lidney House. Sir Thomas Tildesly himself slain, and his Estate sold. Sir Hen slingsby beheaded, at Tower Hill, and his Estate sold. Sir Peircy Herbert, now Lord Powys. Sir Francis Howard Sir Hen. Bedingfield. Sir Arth. Aston, Governor of Reading. Sir Tho. Haggerston-Rog. Bodenham, Esq Charles Townly, Esq Rowland Eyre, Esq Peter Pudsey, Esq John Giffard, Esq Other Catholics, whose Estates were sold by an Additional Rump-Act made August. 4. 1662. HEnry Lord Viscount Dunbar and his Son. Sir Wil Vavasor. Sir Edw. Ratcliff. Thomas Clifton, Esq Peter Gifford of Chillington, Esq Walter Fowler of St. Thomas Esq Thomas Brook of Madely, Esq Francis Biddulph of Biddulph, Esq William Middleton of Stocton, Esq, Lance Errington, Esq Nich. Errington, Esq Hen Errington, Esq John Jones of Dingestow, Esq John Weston, Esq Phil. Hungate, Esq Ro. Dolman Gent. Rich. Masley Gent. Gen. Smith. Gen. Ralph Pudsey Gent. More Catholics, whose Estates were sold by another Rump-Act made November 18. 1652. HEnry Lord Arnudel of Wardor, who raised a Regiment of Horse for the King, and whose Castle of Wardor was so gallantly defended against Sir Edward Hungerford. Henry Lord Marley and Monteagle. William Lord Ewer. William Lord Powis, who keptlong his castle of Powis against the Enemy, and afterwards taken in it; and thereupon was kept a great while Prisoner at Stafford, and died in durance at London. Lord Charles Somerset. Sir Wal. Blountlong a prisoner in the Tow. Sir Edw. Widdrington who raised a Regiment of Horse. Sir Richard Tichburn Sir Charles Blount (slain also by one of his own Captains.) Sir Jo Clavering died a Prisoner at London. Sir John Cansfield. Sir John Timelby of Ernam. Sir Philip Constable. Sir Edward Plumpton. Sir Nicholas Thornton, who raised a Troop of Horse at his own Charge. Hugh Anderton of Exton, Esquire. Thomas Langtree of Langtree, Esquire. Wil Hoghton, Esq William Hesketh, Esq William Latham, Esq Tho. Singleton, Esq John Westby, Esq Sir Edward Charlton▪ William Sheldon of Beoly, Esquire. William Gage of Bently, Esquire. Tho. Clavering, Esq John Plumpton Esq Marm. Holby, Esq Hen. Englefield, Esq Robert Wigmore Esq Ro Cramblington Esq Will Sherburn, Esq John Constable, Esq Richard Latham, Esq William Bawd, Esq James Anderton of Birchley, Esq Tho. Singleton Esq John Talbot, Esq Nich▪ Fitzakerly, Esq John Peircy, Esquire. Thomas Acton of Burton, Esquire. Tho. Gill●orand, Esq Tho. Grimshaw, Esq Ralph Rishton and William ●loyer, Gentlemen. Richard Chorley of Chorley. James Anderton of Clayton, Esquire. William Anderton of Anderton, Esquire. With many others. Mr Edm●nd Church of Essex was one of the first whose personal Estate was plun ●red, and his real sequestered, which so continued (without any allowance to his Wise and Children) from 1642. till 1649▪ when he died a Prisoner. Mr. John Barlow of Pembrookshire, his whole Estate (being at least 1500l. per annum) was given to Col Horton, and Cap Nicholas, without allowance of of any fifths, or other sustenance for his wise and many children. November 16. 1666.