Wit for money.  
Being a full Relation of the Life, Actions, merry Conceits, and pretty Pranks of Captain James Hind the famous Robber, both in England, Holland, and Ireland.  
With his new progress through Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the Adjacent Counties, begun on Monday the first of March, 1651. with the Judges of the Assize for that Circuit.  
London Printed for Tho. Vere, and William Gilbertson, and are to be sold at their shops in the Old-bailey, and Giltspur-street.   


I robbed men neatly  
as is here expressed,  
Coin I ne'er took  
Unless I gave a Jest.   
Though here-tofore I'have been a subtle Cheat,  
As thou mayst find by what I here repeat,  
Yet now resolved to give just dealing place.  
I here present to public view my face,  
That if again I ever do amiss  
I may be known to all the World by this.  I. H.  

Wit for Money.  

Chap. I. Containing Hind's Birth and Education.  
Captain James Hind (the subject of our ensuing discourse) was borne at Chipping-Norton in Oxfordshire, his Father was by Trade a saddler, who had lived in that town very credibly for many years: The good old man having only this son was resolved so far as he was able, to breed him a scholar, and to that end puts him to an English school to learn to read and to write, where he continued about two years, but to little purpose, for the bent of his inclination was so addicted to waggish pastimes, that his book he accounted a burden, and no affection he ●a●e unto it; which his Father perceiving sets him to his own trade, but his wandering mind could not settle to that neither; in conclusion he binds him Prentice to a Butcher, which trade above all others he made choice of as the best, yet soon grew weary of that also, as appears by the sequel.   

Chap. II. How Hind ran away from his Master, and became acquainted with one Allen, a great High-way-man in London.  
HInd weary of his trade, would often complain to his fellow apprentice saying, That it was better to rob on the high way then to live in so slavish a condition, and withal resolving to set himself at liberty, on a time he puts on his apparel, got forty shillings in money of his Mother by a wile, and so gave his Master the slip, and travels towards London, upon the road overtaking some Carriers, he puts forth some questions to them, they returned him cross answers, he dislikes their incivility, and gives one of them a good box o'th' ear, this engages the rest, they all fall upon him, and beat him well favouredly; at last being parted, Hind tells them he might live to requite their courtesy, which shortly after he performed by robbing the greatest part of them, in the meantime he leaves them and comes directly to London, where he soon got acquaintance with such like idle persons as himself, with whom having been one night late a drinking, he was examined by the Watch as he returned to his lodging; and giving but a slender account of his life and conversation, he was by the Constable sent to the Counter, where after his first sleep, awaking and looking about him, This is a large house says he, and may entertain many Guests, but I do not intend to keep my Christmas here; In this place Hind became acquainted with one Allen, a notorious high-way-man, put in there likewise for being drunk; This Allen perceiving Hind to be a bold spirited Youth, and withal pretty ingenious, des●rs to entertain him for his servant, promising him to learn him such an Art as would for ever make him a Gentleman. Hind willing to embrace such a proffer, vows to serve him in any thing; so the morning being come, they paid their fees and were discharged, and Allen takes his new servant to the tavern to instruct him in some points, that they might lose no time.   

Chap. III. How Allen instructed his new Servant, and set him to rob a Gentleman.  
ALLen being at the Tavern with the rest of his Associates began to drink merrily: Hind modestly waits upon him, still expecting what rar● Art his Master would teach him, which Allen perceiving takes him aside saying, I would have you to be as my Companion and Friend, and not as a servant, neither do I look for any such respect as you do give me, you shall eat and drink as I do. and if I have money, you shall have part and want none. and if I want you must help to get some as well as you can: In short, Hind condescended, and they, swore him to be true to their Gang, which done. they admit him as a Brother of their company, And now desirous to flesh him in his new trade, they accommodate him with a very good Horse and away they rode to Shooters-hill, where presently they discover a gentleman coming towards them, Allen bids Hind ride up to him alone. and they would lie in ambush if occasion required, hereupon Hind being already well tutored for the purpose, rides to him, bids him stand and deliver what money he had, or else he●d presently be his death; The gentleman not willing to die immediately gave him ten pounds which was all he had; Hind seeing that said, sir here is forty shillings for you to bear your charges in regard it is my handsel; The Gentleman answered I wish you better luck with it than I have, so Hind rod● away to the rest of his crew, and ●llen praised him for learning his art so quickly, saying, did you not see how he robbed him with a grace.   

IV. How Allen and his Associates made sport with an old shepherd.  
ALLen having got good store of money, buys him a Coach and four Horses, and Hind as his Gentleman-Usher, and six others waiting on him in Livery Cloaks; himself he habits in a ruff, a square Cap,  sléeves, and his long gown, naming himself the Bishop of Durham, and by this wile they committed many robberies undiscovered; when any Gentleman came in their road they would leave their Cloaks in the Coach, rob him, than put their booty into the Coach, and get on their livery Cloaks again, if any hue and cry came after them they would never suspect any of the Bishops men, for when they came to any inn, the Bishop was honoured as much as a man of his quality, his Gentleman-Usher stood bare all the while he was at dinner or supper; but this held not long before the country had gotten some notice of it, whereupon they resolve to rid themselves of their Coach, lest by that they should be betrayed, so riding on the downs they called to an old shepherd, saying if you please to be merry with us to night, you shall do as we do; the old man was willing to go with them. Allen told him that he would make him Lord Bishop for that night, so they put on the Bishop's habit on the shepherd and it did become him well; then they instructed him how to behave himself, so they came to an inn where in great pomp they supped; supper being ended the Bishop's servants went to have their Lord to bed, he being▪ in bed they came down and told the Host that their Lord was fallen very sick and that he desired a Doctor, so they inquired for a Doctor but there was none in seven miles, than they forged Letters, & all the men were sent with spare Horses, some to fetch friends to see their Lord, and some for the Doctor, so that they left no servants to wait on the Bishop, they had also charged the shepherd not to knock, till the next morning, and ordered the people of the house when their Lord knocked to carry him a caudle, so they conveyed away their Bishops Robes, & left the shepherds own clothes by his bedside and bid farewell to their shepherd and their Coach, but about ten of the clock in the morning the shepherd awaked out of his dream and knocked for the people, who brought him up a caudle, he asks for his men, they tell him, some were gone for the Doctor, and some for his friends, perceiving himself abused he bid the servant go down for his Master, the fellow well eyeing the shepherd, tells his Master that the Bishop had a Canvas shirt on his back as black as the devil, and that there was a pair of shoes stood by the bed as full of Hobnails, as the sky of stars, and a thread bare coat fit for nothing but to make shoe clouts; up goes the Host to see his Guest, who by that time had dressed himself in his own habit, and thus salutes him; Friend quoth he, I have been robbed to night of mine honour, but they left me my old clothes, whereat the Host began to laugh, and said to the shepherd, my Lord if you please to buy you two Coach Horses, I will lend you a Coach and harness to carry your honour to the sheep fold, so the shepherd related all the story to the Host, and left him his Coach for the reckoning, and bid them adieu.   

Chap. V. How Allen and his men cozened a Country Constable that came to take them with a Hew and Cry.  
ALLen and his Comrades had acted a many robberies that now every town almost was full of Hew and cries for them, and one night they coming to a small obscure village, thought themselves secure, and Allen went to bed, but he had not taken his first sleep before there was search made all over the town for such men, who at last came to the inn where Allen say: the Constable being somewhat silly was satisfied with a reasonable answer for they came to his Chamber, where by his attendance he seemed to be some great person; Allen amazed to see so many lights and watch-bils in his chamber, said, Master Constable, you might have been more civil then to press with so much company into my Chamber at this time of the night; sir said the Constable I was commanded so to do, I would your Torches and Candles were all out said Allen, otherwise I shall not sleep, Jack says he to one of his men, give the Constable five shillings to make his Watch●men drink, I thank you sir said the Constable, I see you are an honest Gentleman now; good night sir, good night Master Constable I pray let me hear no more of you. The Constable going down the stairs said to some of his watch men. I am sorry I have troubled the Gentleman, did you not see what a glorious suit lay on the Table? I'll warrant it cost twenty nobles at least, his men I believe are all Gentlemen, or gentlemen's sons, good Lord, if I had taken these men for the Robbers, what should have become of me, and you too, pointing to his watch? One of Allen's men came down and called for a Gallon of Sack, which the Constable drank like small beer, till the watchmen were troubled to carry him, for go he could not, so we lea●e the Constable drunk and return to Allen, who shortly after, notwithstanding all his former policies and shifts was apprehended near London▪ and executed at ●yborne, Hind only e●caped to practise the trade, and now he sets up for himself.   

Chap. VI. How Hind robbed a Gentleman on Foot, and furnished himself with a Horse, money and Clothes.  
HInd having lost his Horse when he made his escape, was resolved to get one, or to follow his trade on foot, his Master's misfortune grieved him much, yet he quickly cast it out of his mind, and now to colour his knavery, he puts himself into the habit of a shepherd, with a long Pike staff on his neck, and so travels towards Banbury, where in his way he espies a Gentleman coming down a hill, leading his Horse in his hand, Hind as if he took no notice of the Gentleman, went whistling the tune of an ordinary psalm, when the Gentleman came to the foot of the hill, where Hind stood whistling his Psalm, the Gentleman inquired of him the time of the day, he answered him very civilly, but as the Gentleman was getting on his horse, Hind hit him with his long Pole such a stroke between the head and the shoulders that he made him tumble on the ground; Hind presently took his money, Cloak, Horse and Sword, and left him his old Coat and his Pike-sta●fe to beat on the hoof as he had done, giving him twenty shillings back to bear his charges, but to this day the Gentleman loves not the tune of a psalm.   

Chap VII. How Hind was betrayed by two whores, who sent two High-way-men to take his money, and how he robbed them.  
HInd having gotten a good purchase in Gold past away the day very merrily, & towards night rides to an inn which stood in a private road, where it seems some High-way-men did use, after he had seen his Horse carefully dressed and fed came into the House, where were two handsome Ladies by the fire, he bespoke a good supper, and invited them to it, when supper was ready he called for wine, and made them merry, they seemed very coy to him, but he knowing their humour pulled out of his pocket a handful of Gold, singing Maids where are your hearts become, Look you what here is; after much mirth to bed he went, and presently after came in the two men that kept these two whores, to whom they relate the courtesy of Hind, and that he had abundance of Gold about him, they resolve to watch his going and to follow him in the morning; but Hind being wakeful was up and mounted before these Lads were stirring, when they heard his horse prance, they looked out at the window, and seeing he had so good a Horse, were ready to fall out who should have him, I will have the Horse says one, and you shall have his money, nay I'll have his Horse says the other; in conclusion they quickly made themselves ready and rod after Hind, when they had overtaken him they asked him which way he rode, he answers them towards Cambridge they tell him they would be glad of his company; now riding in a place where no people was nigh one of the Theus sings. Maids where are your hearts become, look you what here is: Hind s●●ing there in●out and knowing he was betrayed answers them in the same tune: now 〈◊〉 rogues you are both undone, Look you what here is, ●●●wing forth his pistol and firing at one of them by chance shot his horse in the head: who presently fell down with his master 〈◊〉 under him the other seeing this he took himself to sight, but Hind quickly overtook him and made him deliver such money as he had cutting his ●irts and his bridle made him work enough to catch his horse again Hind now rides to the other thief, who 〈◊〉 bu● in little ease▪ he alights and pulls the Horse from his Leg, and then helps him up and takes away his money, also saying, Is there but 〈◊〉 Master thief in England and would you venture to rob him, verily were you not of my own profession, neither of you should have lived, but seeing you ventured hard for it, thou deservest something, so Hind gave him his Money back again to buy him another Horse, saying to him Disgrace not yourselves with small sums, but aim high, and for great ones, for the least wil● bring you to the gallows, so Hind shaking the poor thief by the hand, left him to his partner to catch his Horse, and bid him farewell.   

Chap. VIII. How Hind was enchanted by an old Hag for the space of three years.  
AFter Hind had robbed the two thieves of their money, it was his chance to ride to Hatfield, where lying at the George inn, being then the posthouse, he very merrily spent the evening with some Gentlemen that were there, in the morning early Hind calls for his Horse to be gone, takes his leave of those Gentlemen that were stirring, and as he rode along Hatfield an old ill-favoured woman asked alms of him, his Horse presently stayed and would go no further, Sir said the old woman, I have something to say to you and then you shall be gone, Hind not liking her countenance, pulled out five shillings and gave her, thinking she would but like a Gipsy tell his fortune, saying good woman, I am in haste, Sir said she, I have stayed all this morning to speak with you, and would you have me lose my labour? speak your mind said Hind, Whereupon the Did woman began thus.  
captain Hind, you ride and go in many dangers, wherefore by my poor skill I have thought on a way to preserve you for the space of three years, but that time being past, you are no more than an ordinary man, and a mischance may fall on you as well as another, but if you be in England come to me and I will renew the virtue of this charm again, in saying these words, she pulled out of her bosom a little box almost like a Sun dial and gave it captain Hind, and said to him, when you are in any distress, open this, and which way you see the star t●rne, ride, or go that way, and you shall escape all dangers, so she switched him with a white Rod that was in her hand, and struck the Horse on the buttocks, and hid him farewell: the Horse presently leaped forward with such courage, that Hind could not turn him to give her thanks, but guessing it was her will it should be so, rode on his way.   

Chap. ix.. How Hind robbed a Gentleman in Yorkshire, and afterwards came to the inn where he lay, to sup with him, but did not.  
A Gentleman coming from York, intending for London, by accident met with Hind, who soon made him deliver what he had: Hind gives him back twenty shillings to bear his charges, till his own credit would better furnish him, to the Gentleman rode on his journey to the next Town, where he was well known by an innkeeper there, being alighted from his Horse, he desires the Host to get somewhat ready for his supper, so the Gentleman went to his Chamber, in the mean time in comes Hind, and asks if there were any Gentlemen that went for London, the Host answered, there was one Gentleman alone, and he would be glad of any good company. So Hind went up to the gentleman's Chamber and saluted him. The Gentleman said, Sir, sit down, and I will tell you how I was robbed to day, and I durst have sworn ●hat you had been the man, but that I see your hair is short, and his was long: Sir, said Hind, do you know his Horse, yes very well said the Gentleman. To satisfy you said Hind you shall see mine: So Hind went down and fetched his Horse out of the Stable and asked the Gentleman if that were the Horse: he answered I, I, that's the Horse, than said Hind I cannot sup with you to night, if you know my horse better ●hen myself, so bids him good-night.   

Chap. X. How Hind robbed two gentlemen's Servants: caused a Parson to be apprehended for a high way man, and escaped himself.  
HIND being informed of a purchase, as he rode espied some Gentlemen drinking at an alehouse on Horseback, having sent their servants before, Hind passed by them, but riding at ● good rate, quickly overtook the gentlemen's servants who rode but easily, Hind by their portmantles saw there was money in them, bid deliver the money or he would be their death, they being not used to fight yielded unto him, but he seeing their delays would breed danger, with his Dagger knife cut open their portmantles and took out the money, and tying the bags together, laid them before him and rid full speed away: one of the servants rode to acquaint their Master, who presently pursued Hind, Hind met a Parson and said to him, Sir, I am like to be robbed, you must stand to it now for your own good as well as mine, they would have this money from me which you see, come Sir, be of good cheer, one honest man will scare ten thieves, you shall have one of my Pistols, So Hind gives the Parson a Pistol ready cocked and charged & bids him fire at them that came first, while I says he, ride down to the next Village and raise the Country people to be our help: the Parson having taken a cup to much at a wedding, was Pot valiant, and rid up boldly to the Gentlemen and fired his pistol at them, but being too far off did no execution, he rid nigher and flung his Pistol at one of them, that he had like to have k●ockt him off his Horse, the Gentlemen seize on him, and take 〈◊〉 prisoner, the Parson cries out spare my life & you shall have all my money, no sirrah said the Gentlemen, we will have you ●an'gd, what? a A Parson and rob on the High way, they presently hale him to the next justice of Peace which was very near, when they came before the justice, they told him that they were robbed of two hundred pounds, and that this Parson was one of the thieves: the justice marvelled that such an apparent testimony should come against the Parson of ●is Parish.  
The Parson by this time was come to himself, and desired the justice to give him leave to speak for himself, being licenced to speak, he said to the justice, Sir, you have known me this 20. years, and no man can say I have wronged him of a penny, much less this which is laid to my charge. Sir, I shall tell you so much as I know of this business. As I was riding in my way home, I met a man who had two bags of money before him, who told me that thieves pursued him, and he desired my help, saying, that I need not fear, for one honest man would beat ten thieves, so he gave me a Pistol charged, cocked, and primed, and bid me fire at the first that came while he raised the Country men to assist us: so when these Gentlemen came down the Hill, I rode up to them, and fired my Pistol among them, and when I had so do●●, I flung it at this gentleman's head, thinking they had been thieves: Sir, this is all I know of the matter: The justice laughed to see the Parson of his parish apprehended for a high way man, but he past his word for his appearance the next Assizes, who, when he was brought before the Bench was cleared, but he made a vow never to fire Pistol more.   

Chap. XI. How Hind robbed a Gentleman of thirty pound that was desirous to give twenty pound to see him.  
HIND overtook a Gentleman as he rode on the road, and they fell in discourse, so the Gentleman was saying he would give twenty pounds to see Hind, but as they were riding, the Gentleman fancied H●nds Horse, Sir said the Gentleman, what money shall I give you to change horses with me, forty pound said Hind, I will give you thirty pound in gold, said the Gentleman, so Hind said, Sir, ride him, so the Gentleman gave him thirty pounds in gold and his Horse, but as they rid a long there was a ditch, Sir, said Hind, leap him over this ditch, I cannot said the Gentleman, Hind desired the Gentleman to alight, so he got on his own horse and leapt over the ditch, and when he was on the other side, he said, Sir, you would give twenty pound to see Hind, and now you have seen him, but the other ten pound was for riding my horse, so now I think you have seen enough of him, and so farewell.   

Chap. XII. How neatly Hind robbed a Parson of forty pounds in gold which he had hid in the Collar of his doublet.  
A Parson riding from Coventry towards London, by petty thieves was robbed of his Silver, but having forty pound in gold about him resolved to go on his journey, and as he rode, Hind overtook him, and asked the Parson which way he traveled, the Parson told him that he intended for London, but says he, I was almost prevented, for to day I was robbed of five pounds in silver, and the Knaves left me but five shillings: Sir, said Hind I was robbed of a little silver to day also, for a man were as good let them have it quietly as endanger one's life to resist, but I was cunning enough to hide my gold in my boots beforehand: nay, I believe said the Parson that mine is as safe, for I have quilted it in the Collar of my doublet; Hind was not a little glad when he heard where his gold lay, but being near their inn, they supped together, and went to bed, in the morning the Parson called Hind up and told him he would be glad of his company: after breakfast they rid together, Hind asked the Parson if he could guess what trade he was off, no said the Parson, than said Hind I am a Cutter, for I must cut the Collar of your doublet off before I shall come to your money, having so done, he left the Parson forty pounds lighter than he found him.   

Chap. XIII. How Hind served two bailiffs and a usurer.  
HInd riding through a little Town in Warwickshire, saw a tumult in the street, so he rid up to them to know the occasion, one told him that an honest innkeeper was arrested for 20. pounds, and that the man was undone if he had not some relief speedily: Hind goes to the man and asked him if he he would give him any security if he should pay the money for him, the poor man being overioyed at this unlooked for ●ewes, told him he would make over all he had for the security: so Hind had the Usurer and the bailiffs into the House, desired the Bond, paid the Usurer all he demanded, giving the bailiffs their fees, and canceled the Bond: Hind sent for one to make over the innkeeper's goods to himself, which being done they departed: Hind being not unmindful to inquire which way the Usurer was to go, went after him and overtook him in a convenient place: Friend says he, I lent you twenty pounds even now, but I must needs have it again, the Usurer said, you paid me so much money on a bond: Sir, says Hind, it is no time to dispute it now: so Hind took from the old Usurer his twenty pound and twenty more which he had got by Usury, and rode back to the inn, gave the Hast his writing again, and five pounds in money, telling him, that he had good luck by lending to honest men: the Usurer came after to the innkeeper thinking to get some money of him, but the innkeeper did beat him almost to death, saying, you Rogue, I am engaged in all that I have for the payment of the money, and if you be robbed, must I pay you again, I will, I will, so this was all the Usurer could get.   

Chap. XIIII. How Hind fought with a Gentleman, and after gave him his money again.  
HIND prancing the road in Yorkshire, by chance overtook a Gentleman and his servant, which Gentleman was riding to London to pay his composition. This gentleman had sent most part of his money to London by Bills of Exchange, yet his man was forced to carry one hundred pounds behind him in a portmanteau, Hind riding by, asked the Gentleman many odd questions, and among the rest he said, Sir, I am a Gent●eman, and since I came from my house I have been an ill husband, now I am in want and would desire you to lend me some money, Sir, said the Gentleman, you are but a stranger to me, and I have no reason to part with money to any upon so little acquaintance, but rather than you shall be disgrased, I shall lend you twenty shillings, Sir, said Hind, I thank you for your love, but I care not for such small sums when there is greater in the place, pointing to the portmanteau. The Gentleman quickly understood his meaning, and said, Sir, you must fight for it if you have it, with all my heart said Hind, and you shall not fight for nothing, for I will stake my Horse to one hundred pounds, and thus it shall be, whosoever draws the first blood shall have all, and if you win my horse, you shall give me your man's to ride on, and if you lose your money, I will give you ten pound out of it toward your charges, to this the Gentleman agrees, they ride out of the way about a flight shot, where Hind ties his Horse to a hedge, and the Gentleman gives his Horse to his man to hold, now they draw, and at the first pass, Hind ran the Gentleman into the sword ar●e, the wound was but slight, yet being their engagement was such the gentleman's man yielded Hind the victory, Hind receives the hundred pound of the Gentleman, and according to agreement returns him ten pound back, so they mount their Horses: Hind being of a noble spirit, said, Sir, we must not part thus, I will give you a good dinner first: the Gentleman thanked him, and rode with him, and as they were riding, Hind asked the Gentleman wh●her he was travelling, the Gentleman said to London, I am going to pay my Composition, I wish I had no occasion there? Alas poor Gentleman said Hind, you have sorrow enough, and it hath been my ill fortune to augment it: so giving the gentleman's man all the money again: now Sir, says he, ask any thing that lies in my power, and you shall command it; Sir, said the Gentleman, I shall desire nothing more than your friendship, which I shall value above any earthly thing; I am beholding to you for your care of me, for if I had lost this hundred pounds, I had been undone; being nigh the place, it broke off their discourse: Hind bespeaks the best provision that can begot, and then sends for a chirurgeon to dress the Gentleman, which being done, they fell to the victuals, and made themselves merry with many other jests, when they had reposed themselves a while, Hind paid the reckoning privately, and came into the Gentleman, and said, Sir, you are the first man that ever I hurt on the road, and I am heartily glad there was no more harm, so giving the Gentleman a word to pass all highway men, called for his Horse, and so bid him farewell.   

Chap. XV. How Hind robbed a captain upon Chaulk Hill in Buckinghamshire.  
AFter a day or two Hind rode into Buckinghamshire, where he was acquainted with many Gentlemen, and passing away the time till his opportunity served, it was his chance to ride towards Chalk-hill, Hind espied a little before him, a Gentleman and his servant who were alighted to walk down the Hill, the captain gives his Horse to his man, and bids him stay at the style till he came down, the Captain having occasion to untruss a point, stayed under a little hedge, Hind watching his opportunity rid softly till he came near the captain, and seeing him in good clothes, rid hastily up to him and bid him deliver: the captain was amazed at this present occasion of Hind, who all this while held a Pistol at his breast, and bids him dispatch; for it is not my custom, said he, to stand maunding, but I demand, and look you make no longer stay; The captain desired him to forbear till he was trust up, Hind giving him so much leave, said, your money Sir: the captain seeing it, could not be helped by delays, delivers him thirty pieces of gold, Hind said, Sir, I take this in part, I shall not be too mercenary upon you at this time: and so he rode down the hill where the captain's man stayed with his Master's Horse, Hind said, Sirrah, is that your Master on the Hill, he answers him, yes Sir, than said Hind, I seldom take any thing from the Master, but I give the servant ●omething, so giving him ten shillings, here is somewhat for thee, says he, to drink my health, I prithee tell thy Master my name is Hind.   

Chap. XVI. How Hind robbed a Gentleman of fifty pounds.  
HIND travelling up and down the Country, met wit a lusty young fellow whom he had formerly known, and asking him many questions, among the rest, said, Jack, if thou wilt live with me thou shalt have money at command, or any thing thou wantest; Jack knowing partly his Trade, gave consent, Hind presently bought a good Horse for his man, and furnished him with clothes, a Sword, and small Pistols being well fixed, away they traveled towards Nottingham, and as they rode, they chanced to come into an inn where a Gentleman and his man were newly come before them, Hind ri●es by the stable-door where the ostler was taking off the other gentleman's Port mantle, the ostler said, it is but a little portmantle but it is very heavy: Hind well eyeing it, said to his man, Jack, inquire cunningly which way this Gentleman travels to morrow, so Hind went in, and when supper was ready, they went to supper together, after the Gentleman had supped, the servants fell too, and Hinds man gives the other gentleman's servant a pint of Sack, and after supper Jack gives him some Spanish Tobacco, and now they begin to be great acquaintance, so they go together into the Stable to see their Horses dressed, Jack asks the gentleman's servant which way they rode in the morning, he told him towards London, my Master says Jack rides that way too I think, now Jack hath as much as he desired, went to see what his Master wanted, Hind bids his man get his slippers ready, and pull off his boots, which being done, he takes his leave of the Gentleman and goes to bed: when he came into his chamber, he asked his man which way they went, Jack tells him: In the morning Hind rides first, the Gentleman s●aies behind to eat his breakfast: after he had done, he rode on his journey, and riding by a Wood where Hind and his man lay in Ambush for him, Hind rides out to the Gentleman and with his Cane slaps him over the pate saying, have I nothing to do but to wait on you▪ Sir: Jack takes off the portmantle saying, 'tis heavy Master: Sir, said Hind to the Gentleman, you are ill beloved in the country you cannot get gold for your Silver: Jack rides back to the gentleman's servant and strikes him over the pa●e, saying, you Rogue, must I spoil my horse to carry your Port mantle, must I, must I you Rogue you: so Hind and his man rid away (leaving the Gentleman and his servant looking one upon another almost amazed at this sudden accident) sparing no Horse-fle●h till they were far enough from the Gentleman, for they rid all the byways that it had been hard for any one to follow them, and being at a place where they knew themselves safe, they looked in the portmantle where they found one hundred and fifty pounds, this they put up as a good morning's work.   

Chap. XVII. How Hind served a Committee Man who disguised himself for fear of robbing.  
A Committee Man having occas●on to travel towards London for to buy many commodities, hearing that there was robbing in that road, fitted himself with an old grey Coat out at the elbows, and an old Mare, with boots instead of stirrups hung at a Saddle that was not worth three pence, and a Bridle of the same price: now ●ides he merrily thinking no High-way-man would set on him, but money i●● got will be ill spent, for he chanced to meet with Hind who asked what he was, he answered that he was an Old man, going to get relief among his friends: Hind gave him a piece of gold and bid him drink his health and be merry at his inn,: the old Miser thinking to please Hind, coined two or three great oaths presently, and said, he would be drunk with drinking his health: Hind parted from him, and the old Man went to his inn and set up his Mare, then called for half a pint a sack, and after the first glass was down, he began to say that he escaped the greatest danger that ever he was in, for said he, I met with Hind, and instead of robbing me, he gave me a piece of gold and bid me drink his health, but I'll see him hanged before I'll spend one penny for his sake, hang him Rogue he robs all honest men, only Cavileeres he lets them go, I'll put his gold among my own: I would have given t●n pound to have been rid of him when first I met with him: so after a short supper went to bed, Hind came to the inn, using to lie there as a Traveller not known, the Host was telling him in what fear an old Committee-Man was to day, saying he had met with Hind, who gave him money to drink his health, but he said he would see him hanged first, and called him Rogue a thousand times: Hind went to bed, and let the old Man travel first in the morning, and about an hour after Hind rides after him, when he had overtaken him, he asked the Old man if he drunk his health, I said he, I was never so drunk in my life as I was the last night, for I drank the King's health, the Queens, the Princes, and your health ten times over: Hind said unto him, Friend I have found you in many lies, and now I will make you call me Rogue for something: so Hind made him untie his greasy Snap-sake where he found fifty pound in Gold and his own piece besides: now the Committee-man to cheer up himself, resolved to borrow so much money of the State before he went another journey: Hind said, the sooner you get it, the better for me if I meet with you again.   

Chap XVIII. How Hind robbed two Lawyers.  
TWO Lawyers that had got money enough in their Circuit, were resolved to return to London and now being on their way Hind overtakes them, and asks them which way they were travelling, they told him to London, I go thither too said Hind, and we three may make a fine company, for we may travel as cheap a● two: As they were riding, the two Lawyers disputed much o● points of the Law: Hind being almost dulled with their discourse, said, Gentlemen what point of the Law will you give for this? suppose I take both your moneys from you, and give each of you a small Ring in lieu of it? One of the Lawyers said, it doth weaken the Law much, but because we are two and you but one, we may hang you: said Hind, introth I will try the title: so having a pistol ready made them deliver their money, and gave each of them a ring, and bid them indite him if they would: they said, to much purpose, and you'll never come: God be with you said he, and so left them.   

Chap. XIX. How Hind robbed a Gentleman in Hyde-park.  
HInd being well horsed, went one evening into Hyde-park to see some sport, and riding up and down the park by the Coaches, spies a bag of money by a Gentleman, to whom Hind use some discourse about the Race that was to run, but the Race beginning, the Gentleman caused his Coach to stand still, that he might judge which Horse ran best, Hinds head being not idle, rode to the Coach, took the bag in his hand and rode away: the Gentleman presently missiig his money, cries out, stay him, stay him, I am robbed: many road after him, especially the captain whom he robbed at chalk hill, who pursued him hard: Hind riding by St. Iames's, said to the soldiers, I have won the wager: but holding his bag fast, his cloak fell off, which he left for them that came ●ext: he rid●ng the way by soho, left them: ●ut when he came to his companions he said, ●e never earned a hundred pound so dear in ●is life.   

Chap. XX. How Hind sold his horse to a Citizen of London.  
HIND taking occasion to ride to Barnet, took up his inn there, where meeting with some Gentlemen, they were very merry ●ogether, and after Supper Hind went to feed ●is Horse and see him dressed, and some of the com●any went with him, amongst the rest a Citizen; ●ho when they came into the Stable, looking up●n all the Horses, wished he head a better th●n his ●wne, his being the worst: and switching the Horses, at last switcht Hinds, which leaping ●ith such courage as made the young Citizen ●reatly to affect him, and asked the Ho●●●er ●hose Horse it was: It is mine answered Hind, will you sell him said the Citizen: Money will ●uy him said Hind: Sir said the Citizen, I have ● good Gelding here but that he is out of flesh: ●hat shall I give you and my Gelding for your ●orse? Hind said, sir you shall give me five and ●wenty pound and your Gelding: the Citizen ●ld him it was too much: yet said he, I will 〈◊〉 you twenty pound in Gold, and my horse which is worth eight pound, for your Ho●se. Now he strikes him earnest with a piece of Gold? Hind loving that kind of money yielded it a bargain: the Citizen had the best bargain if he could have kept the Horse, though he bought him by Candle-light; The Citizen pays Hind the rest of the Gold, and gives him a Pottle of sack for good luck: after much mirth they go to bed: In the morning, Hind out of courtesy, would have the Citizen on his way, but as they rode, Hind found fault that he rained his Horse to hard, saying, he is tender mouthed, and you will put him quite out of his pace; But they now riding in Enfield Chase, Hind desired the Citizen to let him ride the Horse, and he would show him how to pace him right, the Citizen easily believing what Hind said, alighted, and mounted the Horse that Hind rid, Hind finding him well settled on his own Horse, paced him a little way: sir said Hind, you shall see his true pace the next time you see me: so he rode full speed till he was out of his sight: the Citizen began to wonder at this sudden change, yet still thought that Hind was but in jest: but when he found it in earnest, wished he had never seen Hind nor his Horse: but wishing was but in vain, for Hind was sooner out of the citizen's sight then out of his mind: for his mind was sometimes of his Gold, and sometimes of his Horse, not knowing which was the greatest loss to him; Being in this study, he was recollected to his senses by some of his company, who asked him the reason of his melancholy, to whom when he had related his bad fortune, thought to have had some co●fort of them, but it proved otherwise, for instead of comforting him, they ●est a laughing and ●earing him; The Citizen said, Gentlemen, forbear, for this is worse than the loss of all, to be laughed at.   

Chap. XXI. How Hind robbed a Tarnner.  
HInd riding between Gloucester and Teuksbury, overtook a Country Farmer, who had money about him, to whom Hind had some discourse, and as they were riding, Hind showed him one of the States twenty shilling pieces, asking him how he liked it, the Country Farmer replied, it is a very fair piece, ● would I had one to carry home with me; if you please Sir, I will give you one and twenty for it, Sir, said Hind, being you are desirous of it you shall have it: The countryman pulled out his long Purse, and told out one and twenty shillings, and gave Hind, so Hind gave him the piece of Gold, saying, do not put it among your Silver, for it will wast the Gold, well said the countryman, I will put it in my little pocket then in a paper to keep it: Hind sée●ng his Purse, longed like a woman with child till he had it, and said to the Farmer, Sir, I want a little Silver to buy a commodity that I have use for, nay said the Country man, you shall have your Gold again; the old saying is true, one may buy Gold too dear, Hind said, Tell me not of old Stories, but give me your Money, for I will have it by fair means or soul, nay said the Country man, I will not fight, but if you take away my Money by force, I'll go to Law with you if there be any Law in England, Hind told him, that he cared more for the Lawyers than the Law itself, and would be glad to meet them anywhere, your money, your money, said Hind I do not use to be so long for so little money; The Farmer pulls his Purse out, as if all the wealth of Presto John or of the Indies had lain in it: but Hind receiving the Purse, made light of it, saying, this is an ill days work, but I will make it better before night: If God send you good luck said the Farmer, I hope you will give me my money again: yes, yes said Hind and many thanks: then I suppose said the Farmer, you are no common thief, but one that will pay what you borrow; Hind asked him where he lived that he might come and pay him: the Farmer told him, and so Hind parted from him; The Farmer went home, thinking Hind would come and pay him his money again, showing all his Neighbours his new gold, and told one of them how he was served, his Neighbour said, you may hang him if you will when he comes to pay you, No, no said the Farmer I will not hang him, because he let me have his Gold so willingly.   

Chap. XXII. How Hind Couzoned a Horse-Courser.  
HInd being at a gentleman's house, were he was well entertained, after Dinner he would show them some sport with his Horse, the young Gentlemen being desirous to see it, got their Horses saddled and rid with him, he leaped many places, and showed them many fine tricks, but by chance leaping over a gate which was very high, the Horse strained his back insomuch that Hind durst not ride him upon any desperate designe● so taking his leave of the Gentlemen, he rode to Sturbridge fair where he saw a gallant Horse which was to be sold, Hind demands the price the Horse-courser 〈◊〉 was to sell him said, fourscore pound is his price, Hind said, ●ide him along: the man rode him well, but Hind had a mind to use him better, and said to the Horse courser, prithee put my saddle on the Horse that I may try him, he did so and held Hind's Horse which to sight was as good as the other: Hind rid the Horse a little way and trotted him back, and asked the Horse courser whether he had a good gallop, yes sir said he, gallop him and try: Hind galloped him so far that he returned no more, leaving his Horse with the Horse-courser which ones was better, but now may lie on his hands. Hind being well horsed road till he came to a place where some of his Companions stayed for him, who were extreme glad to see him so well mounted, asking him how he came by that brave Horse, and what he gave for him, he answers them thus: Gentlemen, how long shall I tutor you, will you never understand this, to deceive the dece●ver is no deceit, had him of an Horse-courser at an easy rate, whereat they fell a-laughing at the conceit, and so mounting their Horses away they ride together.   

Chap. XXIII. How some of Hind's Companions robbed a Gentleman, and how Hind met him and afterward and repaid it.  
HIND and his gang riding merrily along met accidentally with one of Hind's friends, who was very glad to see Hind, and to have some private discourse with him: Hind desired his Companions to ride before, and he would overtake them: Hind and his friend went to a house hard by that place, where they might disclose their minds to each other, the whilst his mad gang rid on their journey, where in the way they met a young Gentleman, these Lads bid him stand, and made him deliver such money as he had, leaving very little to bear his charges, and rode from him: the Gentleman kept on his way, and as he rode met with Hind who bid him stand and deliver: the Gentleman said, it was the last thing I did, for four Gentlemen in such habits met me and took all my money from me, Hind knowing they were his Companions, said did they leave thee any money, very little said the Gentleman: Sir said Hind I see you look melancholy on the matter, deal ingeniously with me, and tell me how much they had from you: In troth sir said the Gentleman, it were a folly for me to belie my own purse, they had about twelve pounds from me: Hind pulls out five pieces of gold and gives it the Gentleman, saying, sir here is this in part, and when I meet you next I will give you the rest: the Gentleman giving him many thanks would have parted from him: Hind said I have one thing more to say to you, here are many Wags abroad and they will have this Money from you, therefore if you meet any, tell them the fiddler is paid and they will let you pass, so Hind bid him farewell: the Gentleman had not rid far but he met with some Blades who bid him stand, Gentlemen said he the fiddler is paid, they being satisfied with this answer, asked him which way the fiddler went, he giving them the best direction he could, parted from them: Hind afterwards met this Gentleman in London and paid him the rest of his money, and gave him a Dinner.   

Chap. XXIIII. How Hind borrowed money of a poor man and paid it him double at a time and place appointed.  
HInd having been very jovial among some roaring Blades of his acquaintance, and spent all his money, betimes in the morning he waits an opportunity to furnish himself aagaine, as people were going to a fair, and meeting first with a poor man going to buy a Cow at the fair: Hind bids him stand and deliver such money as he had: the poor man did pull out of his pocket a handkerchief wherein was four sound, and w●●ing to Hind, told him it was all that he had in the world, and that he was undone if he took it away: Hind told him he should not lose one penny by him, but that he would double his money, and appointed to meet him at a village near to the place where the poor man dwelled: so Hind did take but three pound from the 〈◊〉 man, and went his way: The poor man went to the fair among his Neighbours, who asked him the occasion of his melancholy: he answered that the marke● was dead, therefore he would stay while the next fair: so▪ he went home, making nobody acquainted with what had happened unto him▪ But when the day came that he should meet Hind● who had altered his name to the poor man, he went and inquired for such a Gentleman at the place appointed, who was directed by the man of the House to his Chamber: Hind presently entertained him well and gave him sir pound to buy him two Gow● so the poor man thanked him, and told him that if he had never paid him he would never have disclosed: Hind seeing him simply honest and truly honest, gave him twenty shillings more and bid him pray for James Hind, and so sent him away.   

Chap. XXV. How Hind put a trick upon a Dutch Mountebank in Holland.  
HInd having committed many Robberies was constrained to leave England, and to go for Holland: Now being in a strange Country and not having that command to rob on the highway as he had in England, fell into want of money: so hearing of a rich mountebank that went about quacking of it, how he never went without store of money his name was Henry Van-Veldes, he was somewhat fortunate in Cures, therefore by every one desired: this Mountebank going so 〈◊〉 his sick Patients in devers parts of the City, having received divers sums of money for his particular Cures, was Watched by Hind, and as he passed through a by-stréet, he runs to him as in great has●and and salutes him in a kind manner thus, Sir I have heard much of your renown in Cures of dangerous consequence, and since it is my happiness to meet with you, I live not far from this place, if you please to go along with me to my house, I have a wife much troubled with a flux in her belly for these fourteen days, and you by your experience may do her much good, if you please to give her a visit, I humbly request you to go along with me, and what content you desire I shall willingly satisfy. This Bell sounded well in his ears: Well, he goes with Hind to his Lodging, and in the way he gives Hind comfortable answers, saying, God forbid I should neglect that little skill I have, ●o do your wife any good I can: Upon these compliments Hind leads ●im from one street to another, till at last he got him within his lodging, which was so contrived, that it was some distance from other houses, having locked the door upon him, he takes in one hand a pistol, in the other a great empty Purse, and furiously looking upon the Mountebank, he said, Sir, here is my wife, (meaning the empty Purse) she hath been a long time troubled with a Flux in her belly, and you are the only man that can remedy and find out a means to cure this disease, else I myself by the help of this Pistol am resolved to remedy it. This mountebank seeing himself thus cunningly and suddenly surprised, began suddenly to cry out, but was presently silenced by the sight of the pistol, and fain for fear to let go his own purse, to cure Hinds which had the Flux▪ but according to his wonted charity, seeing the man in this trembling condition, he restored him some part of his money again, promised to convey him to his lodging, and did, with his Pistol cocked, for fear of an outcry, and in the midway left him to find out his chamber himself.   

Chap. XXVI. How Hind cozened a merchant in holland of 300 crowns, by giving a counterfeit Chain for a pledge.  
AFter this Hind puts himself into the habit of a Gallant, the better to set a glass upon his knavery, he hath his man to wait upon him, and by his gallant ga●be insinuates into a rich merchant's acquaintance, makes the world believe he hath brought the wealth of the Indies with him, he pretends he hath great wealth, and happy were he that could be acquainted with him, for it is the nature of the Dutchmen to strike sail for their own profit, and to offer any kindness where they perceive they may be any way a gainer. Amongst the rest, a Merchant of no mean quality, perceiving his deportment, invites him to his house, which he with little entreaty accepts, the Merchant entertains him with a great deal of civility; Hind pretends to send his man to his two Chests which were aboard of a Ship in the Key for some money, which made the Merchant say, Sir, I much wonder you being a stranger durst trust your wealth in such a place, if you please Sir my house shall be at your service; Hind takes an occasion upon discourse to pull out of a Box a chain of pure Gold before the Merchant, which he much admiring, said Sir, you need not want money so long as you have this to engage; Hind replied, I should be loath to engage it, but upon necessity which I am now driven to, for although I have money, yet I cannot command it, because I must pay it presently upon a Bill of Exchange, Sir replied the Merchant, I shall befriend you so far as to lend you so much money as you have occasion for, which proffer Hind modestly denied, yet with a kind of willing unwillingness, he accepted his courtesy, and presently called for his man to take the chain and see what the goldsmith would value it at, and to bring a Test under his hand; the Merchant as 〈◊〉 unwilling to receive his chain as apledge, replied, good Sir do not trouble yourself so, I dare take your word for more than this Sum, yet his fingers itched to be fingering of this pawn, Hind the more puts it upon him seeing his unwillingness to receive it, well Sir saith the Merchant, seeing it is your pleasure, my man shall go with your Servant to see the value of it at the goldsmiths, Hind delivers his own man the chain, and together they go, and to bring a Test under the goldsmith's hand, who finds it right and rich: Now Hind had played his Game so, that he had provided his man with another chain of brass, gilded, of the same weight to a grain, that you could not know one from the other, and coming home delivers the brass chain and Ticket to Hind, Hind delivers them to the Merchant, he looks upon it, finds it to his thinking the same, sees nothing to the contrary, so Hind receives 300 Crowns upon it, and when they had dined and talked, Hind and his man took their leaves for the present, as pretending to go about business, but he never returned to redeem his chain, but left the Merchant to repent him of his dear bought purchase.   

Chap. XXVII. How Hind-cheated a Dutchman of two hundred pounds.  
HInd being among Merchants, desired them to give him a Bill of Exchange for two hundred pounds, one of the Merchants appointed him to come to a tavern where he would receive the Money, and give him a Letter of advice, and a Bill of Exchange, so Hind paid the Merchant two hundred pound, and the Merchant gav● him a Bill of Exchange, and a Letter of advice to a Merchant in London to pay the Money upon sight, so Hind pli●ed Hauss●● with wine till he made him take a nap, and then he took his money from him, and left him to pay the reckoning and shipped himself that night for England, where he received two hundred pounds upon sight of his Bill: Thus you see Hind having no privilege to rob in Holland, yet found some trick to cheat the Dutchman.   

Chap. XXVIII. Hinds voyage into Ireland, and how he robbed Castle-haven of fi●teene hundred pounds.  
HInd being desirous to see Ireland when Ormond and Inch●quin were there, went over, where he did many robberies, but chiefly this is specified of him, Ormond, Inch●quin, Castle-haven, ●lanricka●d, and other great persons of their party were all at play at Dice for great 〈◊〉 of money; it was Ormond's and Inchiquins' fortune to lose 1500 li. to Castle-haven, who being greedy of money, thought it not safe till he had sent it to a Castle 4 miles off from the place where he won it; Hind being by when the money was won, got some Lads together, and waited the coming of the money, which was carried on horseback in bags, Hind met with Castlehaven's servants & took their charge from them; so Hind & his companions carried the money to Ormond, who gave him 500 li. to share among his companions, but Ormond could not forbear, but told Castle-haven that he knew who robbed him; Castle-haven being very desirous to know, Ormond told him he would show him the men, if he would engage upon his reputation not to prosecute them; having made their engagement to each other, Ormond sent for Hind & his gang to come to him, who presently came and presented themselves before Ormond, who called them severally, and gave them 20 shillings a piece privately, but to Hind he gave 5 li. so they departed; when they were gone, Ormond said to Castle-haven, Sir, how like you these men, they were they that had your money, said Castle-haven these were stout men, and by their looks my money will not last long with them; Ormond said, Sir, they have left you 500 li. in my hand, so he paid him the money and got 500 li. himself, and all parties were well pleased.   

Chap. XXIX. How Hind went into Scotland to the Scotch King at Sterling, and how he was apprehended in London.  
HInd being ever wary of staying long in a place, shipped himself for Scotland, when he was landed he went and presented his service to the King at Sterling, the King being informed who it was had some discourse with him, & commended him to the Duke of Buckingham, then present, to ride in his Troop because his lifeguard was full, he came into England with the same Troop, was in the engagement at Warrington, came to the fight at Worcester, & stayed till the King was fled; Hind being in the City, saw the gates full of flying persons he leapt over the wall on foot by himself only, traveled the Country, & lay three days under bushes & hedges because of the Souldery, afterwards he came to sir John Packington's woods where he lay five days, and from thence he came on foot to London, & lodged 5 weeks very securely, but upon the 9 of Novemb. 1651. a discovery was made of ●ap. Hinds frequenting one Denzy's a Barber over against St. Dunston's Church in Fleetstreet, who went in the name of Brown▪ this information was communicated to certain Gentlemen belonging to the right honourable Mr. Speaker, who with great care so ordered the business that there was no suspicion at all, to his chamber door they came, fore●t it open, & immediately with their pistols cocked seized upon his person, & carried him to M. Speakers house in Chancery-lane, & so secured him for that night.  
The next day being monday, by order from the right honourable the council of State, the said Cap. Hind was brought to Whitehall, who was examined before a Committee, and divers questions put to him concerning his late engagement with Charles Stuart, and whither he accompanied the Scotch King for the furtherance of his escape? to which he answered, That he never saw the King since the fight at Worcester, neither knew he of his getting ●●e field, but was glad to hear he had made so happy an escape: after some time was spent about his examination, 'twas ordered he should be sent prisoner to the Gate-●ouse till the next day. So the next day by special order from the council of State, he was brought from thence in a coach with iron bolts on his legs; Cap. Compton & two other▪ Messengers belonging to the State guarding him, and about two of the clock in the afternoon, he was put into Newgate, where he lay till the next Sessions.   

Chap. XXX. The trial of Cap. James Hind, in the Old-bailey, with his Examination and Confession.  
ON Friday the 12 of Decemb. 1651, about 2 of the clock in the afternoon, Cap. Hind was brought to the bar, at the session's house in the Old-bailey, attended by 4 keepers: the Recorder asked him what countryman he was▪ and where he was borne? he replied, at the merry Town of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, than it was demanded of him whither he accompanied the Scotch King into England, & whither he was at the fight at Worster, he answered, that he came into England with his Majesty the King, & that ●e was not only at the fight at Worcester, but at Warrington also, wishing it had been his happy ●o 〈◊〉 there to have 〈◊〉 his days. Then other questions were asked him concerning his mad ●ranks, he answered▪ that what he confessed before the State, the like he acknowledged to that Honourable Court, protesting his innocency in any matter of fact or crime since the year 1649. within any of the Parliaments Dominions; he ●tands indicted upon high treason by the council of State, so he was ordered to be remanded back ●o the place he was brought from. The time he was at the Bar he deported himself with undaunted courage, but before his departure this is ob●ervable; passing from the bar, he moved his head on one side, looking as it were over his left shoulder, said, these are filthy Gingling Spurs, 〈◊〉 meaning his Irons about his legs) but I hope ●o have them changed e'er long, which expression caused much laughter. As he passed up the Old-bailey to Newgate divers people resorted to see him who asked if he had received sentence? Hind hearing them, faced to the left, & smiling, said, no, no▪ good people there is no haste to hang true folks.   

Chap. XXXI. The trial and condemnation of Cap. Hind at Reading, and how he was reprieved and pardoned by reason of the Act of Oblivion.  
ON Monday the first of March, 1652. Cap. James Hind was carried in a Coach from Newgate to Reading, where upon the Whednesday following he was arraigned before the right Honourable Jude Warberton, for murder, the manner thus: There was four of them in company at Knowl, a little village in that Country, where they usually frequented, and having stayed there in an alehouse some time, went all Friends out together, and riding along by the way, Hind and one Poole his Companion, laid a wager who should leap over a Gate, and it seems Poole leaping, his Horse failed, whereupon a difference arose between them, Hind demands the wager, pool, would not grant himself a looser, this occasioned some hot speeches to arise, and from words they soon fell to blows so Hind run him into the back through the breast, and killed him, as the Witnesses did testify: after this Evidence was given in against him, he was convicted of manslaughter, and found guilty of manslaughter, yet was allowed his Clergy, but when he came to his book he could not read, but was much dijected, and spoke very little for himself; so he was condemned, and sentence passed on him to die; But the next morning the Act of Oblivion being sent down to my Lord, he was pleased to pardon him for that time, and that offence, so left him a Prisoner in Reading goal upon the account of high Treason against the State, where he yet remains; but it is not probable that for any thing he hath yet done, he will by an untimely death be brought to his End.   
FINIS.