A True RELATION of the Storming Bristol, AND The taking the Town, Castle, Forts, Ordnance, Ammunition and Arms, by Sir THOMAS FAIRFAX'S Army, on Thursday the 11. of this instant Septemb. 1645. Together with several Articles between Prince RUPERT, and general FAIRFAX, before the delivering up of the CASTLE. Sent in several Letters to the honourable William Lenthall Esq Speaker of the honourable House of Commons, and Read in the said House. ORdered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, That this Relation with the Articles, be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsing, Cler. Parl. D. Com. London, Printed for Edward Husband, Printer to the honourable House of Commons, Sept. 13. 1645. A TRUE RELATION OF The Storming Bristol, and the taking the Town, Castle, Forts, Ordnance, Ammunition and Arms, by Sir Tho Fairfax's Army. TO THE honourable William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the honourable House of COMMONS. SIR, I Send you here enclosed, an Account of the last passages about Bristol; I have done it in haste; I desire it may not be much published till you hear more (which will not be long) from Your Servant, I. R. Sept. 7. 12 at night. For His highness' Prince Rupert. SIR, For the Service of the Parliament I have brought their Army before the City of Bristol, and do Summon You in their Names, to Render it with all the Forts belonging to the same into my hands, to their use. Having used this plain language, as the business requires, I wish it may be as effectual with you, as it is satisfactory to myself, that I do a little expostulate with you about the Surrender of the same, which I confess is a way not common, and which I should not have used, but in Respect to such a Person; and to such a place: I take into consideration Your royal Birth and Relation to the Crown of England, Your Honour, Courage, the virtues of Your Person, and the strength of that place, which You may think yourself bound, and able to maintain. SIR, The Crown of England is and will be where it ought to be, we fight to maintain it there; But the King misled by evil councillors, or through a seduced heart hath left His Parliament, and His People, under God, the best assurance of His Crown and Family; the maintaining of this schism, is the ground of this unhappy War on Your part: And what sad effects it hath produced in the three Kingdoms, is visible to all men: To maintain the Rights of the Crown and Kingdom, jointly, (a principal part whereof, is, That the King in supreme Acts concerning the whole State, is not to be advised by men of whom the Law takes no notice, but by His Parliament, the great council of the Kingdom, in whom as much as man is capable of, He hears all His people, as it were at once advising him, and in which multitude of councillors lies His safety, and His people's Interest) and to set him right in this, hath been the constant and faithful endeavour of the Parliament, and to bring these wicked Instruments to Justice, that have misled Him, is a principal ground of our fighting. SIR, If God makes this clear to You, as he hath to us, I doubt not but he will give You a heart to deliver this place; Notwithstanding, all the other considerations of Honour, Courage, Fidelity, &c. because of their consistency and use in the present business, depends upon the right or wrongfulness of this that hath been said: And if upon such Conviction You shall Surrender it, and save the loss of blood, or hazard of spoiling such a City, it would be an occasion glorious in itself, and joyful to us, for the restoring of You to the endeared affection to the Parliament and people of England, the truest Friend to Your Family it hath in this world. But if this be hid from your eyes, and through your wilfulness this so great, so famous and ancient a City, and so full of people, be by your putting us to force the same, exposed to ruin, and the extremities of war (which yet we shall in that case as much as possible, endeavour to prevent) than I appeal to the righteous God, to be judge between you and us, and to require the wrong: And let all England judge, whether the burning of its Towns, ruining its Cities, and destroying its people, be a good requital from a person of your family, which hath had the Prayers, Tears, Purses, and Blood of its Parliament and people; and (if you look on either, as now divided) hath ever had that same party both in Parliaments, and amongst the people most zealous for their assistance and restitution, which you now oppose and seek to destroy, and whose constant grief hath been their desires to serve your Family, have been ever hindered or made fruitless by that same party about his Majesty, whose council you act, and whose interest you pursue in this unnatural War. I expect your speedy Answer to this Summons, with the return of the Bearer this evening, and remain Your highness' humble servant, THO: FAIRFAX. Sept. 4. 1645. Prince Rupert's Answer. SIR, I Received yours by your Trumpeter: I desire to know, whether you will give me leave to send a Messenger to the King, to know his pleasure in it. I rest Your Servant, Rupert. Sept. 5. 1645. Sir Thomas Fairfax's Answer to the Prince's Message. SIR, Your overture of sending to the King to know his pleasure, I cannot give way to, because of delay: I confess your Answer doth intimate your intention, not to surrender without his majesty's consent: Yet (because it is but implicit) I send again to know a more positive Answer from yourself, which I desire may be such, as may render me capable to approve myself, Your highness' humble Servant, Tho: Fairfax. Sept. 5. 1645. September 6. seven in the morning, the Trumpet went in, and was detained all that day and night; every thing was prepared for a storm; the soldiers had their faggots on their backs, and leaped for joy they might go on: Yet about ten at night, it was held fit to give Orders to put off the business till Monday morning two of the clock. Lord's day, Sept. 7. in the forenoon, the Trumpet was returned with these Propositions from Prince Rupert, which I send herewith. Prince Rupert's Propositions, to general Sir Thomas Fairfax. SIR, Whereas I Received Your Letter for the delivery of the City, Forts, and Castle of Bristol, and being willing to join with You for the sparing of blood, and the preserving of His majesty's Subjects: I have upon those grounds and none other, sent You these following Propositions: 1. That myself, all Noblemen, Commanders, Officers, Gentlemen, and soldiers of Horse and Foot, that have served, either His Majesty or Parliament in England or elsewhere: As likewise all persons whatsoever, men or women, now resident in this City of Bristol, Castle and Forts thereof, shall have free liberty to march away out of the said City, Castle and Forts, with their Arms, flying Colours, Drums beating, Trumpets sounding, pistols cocked, Swords drawn, Matches lighted at both ends, Bullets in their mouths, and as much Powder and Match as they can carry about them; with all their Bag and Baggage, Horses, Arms and other Furniture, Ten pieces of Canon, Fifty barrels of Powder, Match and Bullet proportionable. 2. That neither mine own person, nor the person of any Nobleman, Commander, Officer, Gentleman or soldier, or any other of mine or of their retinues, be searched, molested or troubled upon what pretence soever, but left to their liberties to depart or stay, as it shall be most convenient for them. 3. That none of your Army whatsoever, shall entice or persuade any Officer or soldier of mine from their Regiments or Celours, with any promise of preferment or reward. 4. That all such Officers and soldiers that are hurt and sick, and cannot now march out of this City, Castle and Fort, shall have liberty to stay until they be recovered, and then have safe Conducts to go wheresoever they please, either to any of His majesty's Armies or Garrisons, or their own houses, where they may live quiet, and that in the interim those being sick and hurt, may be protected by you, and have civil usage. 5. That all prisoners taken on both sides since the beginning of this Siege, be forthwith set at liberty. 6. That myself, and all those above mentioned, may not be required to march further in a day, than what conveniently we may; and that a day or two of rest be allowed upon our march, if we shall find it requisite; and that we be accommodated with free Quarter during our march, and a sufficient Convoy to any of the King's Armies or Garrisons, which I shall name, to secure us in our march from all Injury and Incivility that shall any ways be offered unto us: And likewise, that there be One hundred and fifty carriage Horses, and Forty Wains, with sufficient Teams provided for carriages of all sorts. 7. That no person here in these Articles mentioned, shall be in their March, rendezvous, or Quarters, searched or plundered, upon any pretence whatsoever: And that two Officers be appointed by you; the one, for Accommodation of free Quarters for Officers, soldiers, and others; and the other, for providing of Horses and Carriages for our Baggage and Train. 8. All noblemen, gentlemen, clergymen, Citizens, Resiants, or any other person within this city, Suburbs, and Liberties thereof, shall at any time when they please, have free liberty to remove themselves, their Goods and Families, and to dispose of them at their pleasures, according to the known and enacted Laws of the Land; either to live at their own houses, or elsewhere; and to enjoy their Houses, Lands, Goods, and Estate, without any molestation, and to have protection for that purpose; and this Article to extend to all those whose Estates are sequestered or not sequestered; and that they may rest quiet at their abodes, and travel freely and safely upon their Occasions: And for their better removal, they may have Letters of safe-conduct, with Horses and Carriages at reasonable Rates, upon demand. 9 That all persons abovementioned may have free liberty to pass to any parts beyond the Seas any time within three months, as their occasions shall require. 10. That the Lines, Forts, Castle, and other Fortifications about or in the city of Bristol, be forthwith slighted, and the City stated in the same condition it was before the beginning of this unnatural War: And that hereafter the Parliament, during this War, place no garrison in it. 11. That no Churches be defaced: That the several Members of the Foundation of this Cathedral, shall quietly enjoy their Houses and Revenues belonging to their Places; and that the Ministers of this city may likewise enjoy their Benefices without any trouble. 12. That no oaths be imposed upon any person now in this city, Suburbs, and Liberties, other than such as are required by the ancient and enacted Laws of the Land. 13. That the Maior, Sheriffs, Aldermen and Citizens within his Corporation of the City of Bristol, shall be free in their persons and estates, and enjoy all their privileges, Liberties, and Immunities, in as full and ample manner as formerly at any time they did, before the beginning of this War; and that they shall have freedom of Trade both by Land and Sea, paying such Duties and Customs as formerly they have done, to his majesty: and that no Mulct of Fine be imposed upon any person mentioned in this Article, upon any pretence whatsoever; or questioned for any act or thing done or committed before the day of our Marching forth: That no free Quarters shall be put upon them without their own consents. 14. That all other persons whose dwellings are in this city, and now absent, may have the full benefit of these Articles, as if they were present. 15. That all Noblemen, Gentlemen, and others, who have goods in this city, and are now present or absent, may have liberty at any time within three months to dispose of their goods as they please. 16. That there be no Plundering, or taking away of any man's person, or any part of his estate, under what pretence soever; and that justice, according to the known Laws of the Land, be administered to all persons within this city by the Civil Magistrates. 17. And for the performance of these Articles, I expect such Hostages to be given as I shall accept of. And hereunto I desire your speedy Answer. Sir, by this you may evidently perceive my Inclination to Peace; and you may be assured that I shall never desire any thing more than the Honour of the King, and Safety of the Kingdom, and that I may become, SIR, Your Servant, RUPERT. Septemb. 7. 1645. The general's Answer to Prince Rupert's Propositions. SIR, I Have perused your Propositions, wherein some things are doubtfully expressed; other things inconsistent with the duty I owe to them I serve. Notwithstanding, to the end I may give assurance, that I earnestly desire to save effusion of blood, and the ruin of a City and People, that may in time be so serviceable to the Crown and Kingdom: If it please your highness that Committees may treat between us, concerning the accommodating of things, I hope to make it evident to the world, that what shall respect the honour of a soldier, due civility to all men, the good and welfare of the People of that City, both in passing by what is past, and restoring them to the privileges of all other Subjects, and to the immunities of their City, will readily be condescended unto by me. And to the end no time may be lost, I have hereinclosed sent you the Names of Committees, who upon the return of hostages of equal condition unto me, shall attend your highness sufficiently instructed, to conclude on my part: provided the said Treaty be ●nded by nine of the clock this night. And to this, I desire your Answer within the space of an hour, and remain Your highness' humble Servant, T. FAIRFAX. Sept. 7. 1645. This Answer being returned presently after dinner by the same Trumpeter, he was detained till eight at night, and then he brought this Answer from the Prince, or to this effect, in writing: THat he hoped his Propositions had been such as need no explanation; yet, because some doubts were made, he was willing to have the exceptions set down in writing, and his highness would return Answer. So this night also, though eight men were drawn out and appointed to their several posts, the storming was put off; and to morrow a certain hour will be set the Prince peremptorily for his positive Answer. There can be but two things, in my opinion, induces the Prince to offer Conditions; either he is not able to defend the place, and in fear of Sir Lewis Dives conditions, if he be driven for refuge into the Fort royal; or else, he doth it to gain time, till his counterscarps and Inner-lines be finished, which he is very active in making day and night; or that he expects aid from the King, or Goring, neither of which are moving this way, as our Intelligence is; and therefore (on that reason) one days' time longer is given. No man knows how this business may work, especially with the townsmen: if the Generals Answer be made known to them, or if a Treaty be embraced, the noise of it, and the sight of Committees, will make men greedy of Conditions, or unwilling to resist, if on the Princes part it be broken off. Truly, I think, some good will come of the Proposition, which I rather wish then by storm; though by the latter, we shall reduce them to more extremities. God by his providence will order things for the best: I doubt not of good success, which way soever is taken: For the Articles that are point of honour, I believe will not be much insisted on, as to grant four piece of ordinance, where ten is desired, and so proportionably of other things; and all demands of civility. The essential Articles are: Exemption from sequestration: cathedral men to continue; against which there is an Ordinance: The works to be demolished, and no garrison hereafter; which may be inconvenient: These Articles will receive dispute; if they will agree, the Fort and Castle may have a reasonable garrison, the Town perhaps will be exempted. By to morrow night I shall acquaint you more: In the mean time I desire you these may not be too public, till you hear further from the general himself, who is so busied he cannot write, neither to yourself, nor the Committee of both Kingdoms. Sept. 7. past 12 at night. SIR, BEfore I descend to the particulars of Bristol, I shall humbly beg leave to offer a word or two, to vindicate the Army for coming hither after the taking of Sherborn-Castle, because some endeavours have been, to persuade a belief, that for respect to some particular men, or other self-end, the Army was drawn to decline the West, and come hither: Me thinks it should be sufficient to convince any (reasonable) man, That to adventure naked bodies against an Army defended with stonewalls, Strong-works, and a Castle, and to bring them into apparent danger of being visited with the Plague, (for that they must quarter where the sickness was very rife) was an argument of little self-respect; and when the City was gained, little could our security be to remain there, where 120 died weekly of the Plague. Surely Sir, it was God that put it into the heart of the general and his Officers to come before this place, and a regard they had unto the public: And indeed God hath appeared to own our coming hither, in preserving this Army from the Infection of the Plague, considering that the soldiers (do what we can to prevent it) run daily into infected houses; and to this day, not a man in the Army dead thereof, that I can hear of, but one. For the reasons inducing this Army to come before this place, rather than at that time, to advance further West, had I time, I believe I should make it evident unto you, That to come before this City, was most for the service of the Kingdom, and the safest and most secure course that could have been taken, to reduce the West to a thorough obedience to the Parliament: And this might be laid for a ground, That this Army could not (having a regard to the safety of other parts of the Kingdom, on any emergent occasion or accident, and to its own security) march from Sherborne into Cornwall, (as in all probability the Army must have done, if the enemy had drawn there together in a Body) leaving Bristol a Garrison on our backs, and Prince Rupert at liberty, with near 1000 Horse, and 1000 Foot, besides the addition of other Forces that might be joined to his, to range all over Wiltshire and Dorsetshire, and draw to them the assistance of the ill affected Club-men (we being not able to leave strength to secure bath, Bridgewater, and other garrisons,) and sufficient power to balance his Forces. But this place being reduced, there is no garrison in the West of England left behind us, that can secure or countenance the raising of any considerable force: Besides, the reputation in the gaining of this place, may operate so much among men (that are not void of reason or sense) as (perhaps) without many blows more, to reduce the West of England, and put fair to settle England too, which was once very low when this place was first lost. Also, the Club-men are hereby engaged, who have declared to assist this Army against the enemy. The example whereof, may do much elsewhere, especially in Wales, where (by our gaining of Bristol and Kings-Road) the people will undoubtedly be our friends. Craving pardon for this digression, I now come to the business of besieging and storming of Bristol. Saturday the 23. of August, the Army encompassed the City round, both on Gloucestershire and Somershireside, our Horse having been there some days before, to prevent the burning of the Towns and Villages adjacent, whose seasonable coming, saved the burning of Stapleton, Hanham, and other Towns, which the enemy had sent out Parties of Horse with Fire-balls to set them on fire, but that our Horse repulsed them; but Bedminster, Clifton, and other places, they consumed by fire. From that time, till the 3. of September, the weather was so extreme wet, that both man and Horse with hard duty grew weak, and died in the Field: during that unseasonable weather, the Army was unfit for Assault. The weather no sooner changed, but our soldiers (being refreshed with the warm beams of the Sun) were impatient of falling on, being not out of action the time before, having had several skirmishes with the enemy, where they took Sir Barnard Ashley, and others; besides, the taking in of Ports-head Point Fort, and fix piece of Ordnance. The general (with lieutenant general Cromwell) having taken, full, and exact views of the Line and Works, and what places most fit to enter on, called a council of War (having first set a day a part for the Army to seek God by Prayer and Fasting, to direct them in what they were to undertake:) At which council, it was resolved on, to storm the place, as most necessary to the timely reducing of it, and of having the Army timely in a condition to oppose an enemy that should advance towards us: Laying this for a Ground. That if all the city and Forts were not carried at first, yet so much would be gained (by God's blessing) as a small strength with the assistance of the Clubmen, would keep them in, in a narrow compass, and the rest of the army would be at liberty, to meet an enemy; Hereupon, and other weighty ●easons, a Summons and friendly advice, was Septemb. 4. sent from the general to Prince Rupert (of which I sent you a copy formerly) And September 5. returned answer, that he desired to know, if the general would give him leave to send it to the King: who returned Answer, he could not, (because of delay) give way unto it: And fearing lest the Prince intended by this overture of a Surrender, to gain time, rather than otherwise: The manner of Storming was agreed on, which was to be after this manner: colonel Weldon, with his Brigade, consisting of the four Taunton Regiments, viz-colonel Weldon, colonel Twooldsbies', Col. Fortescues, and Col. Herbert's Regiments, (whose Posts were to make good Somersetshire side) was ordered to storm in three place, viz. two hundred men in the middle, two hundred on each side, (as forlorn hopes) to begin the storm, twenty Ladders to each place, two men to carry each Ladder, and to have five shillings a piece, two sergeants that attend the service of the Ladder, to have 20 shillings a man; each Musquettier that follows the Ladder, to carry a faggot, a sergeant to command them, and to have the same reward; 12 Files of men, with fire, arms, and pikes, to follow the Ladders to each place, where the storm is to be, those to be commanded each by a captain, and lieutenant; The lieutenant to go before with five Files, the captain to second him, with the other seven Files: the two hundred men that are appointed to second the storm, to furnish each party of the, twenty Pyoneers, who are to march in their rear. The two hundred men, each to be commanded by a Field-officer, and the Pioneers each by a sergeant. Those pioneers are to throw down the line, and make way for the Horse: the party that is to make good the Line, to possess the Guns, and turn them. A gentleman of the Ordnance, Gunners and Matrosses, to enter with the parties, the drawbridge to be let down, two Regiments and a half of Horse, to storm in, (after the foot) if way be made: Much after this manner was the general's Brigade under Col●onel Monta●ues Command, (Consisting of the Generals, Col. Montagues, Col. Pickering's, and Sir Hardresse Waller's Regiments) to storm on both sides of Lawford's Gate, both to the river Avon, and the (lesser) river Froome. The Bridge over Froome to be made good against Horse with Pike, or to break it down. Colonel Rainsboroughs Brigade (consisting of his own, Major general Skippon's, Col. Hamonds', Col. Birches, and Col. Barkleys' Regiments) to storm on this side the river Froome, beginning on the right hand of the sally Port, up to prior's Fort, and to storm the Fort itself, as the main business, two hundred of this Brigade to go up in boats with the Seaman, to storm Waterfort, (if it be to be attempted) one Regiment of Foot, and one of Horse to be moving up and down in the Closes before the royal Fort, and to ply hard upon it, to Alarum it, with a Field officer to command them. The Regiment of dragoons with two Regiments of Horse, to carry Ladders with them, and to attempt the line and works, by Clifton and Washingtons' Breach; The manner of storm being thus agreed on (though its probable some more certain information might change the attempts from some place to another) the soldiers were drawn out, to try their inclination, in whom more courage, joy, and resolution could not appear in men. The general to make good his promise, to reward them for the service at Bridgewater, ordered them six shillings a man, which by the care of the Commissioners of Parliament, was immediately paid unto them, and put a great obligation upon the soldier. On the last Lord's day, Prince Rupert, being pressed by the general for a positive Answer to his summons, sent Propositions of surrender: the answering of which, and replies on both sides, spent time till Tuesday five in the afternoon, and then the Prince appeared in his proper colours, to be a man that pretended one thing, and intended another; dilatory proceedings, you will the better discern, by all the Letters and Answers, which time will not now give me leave to repeat. The Prince, Noblemen, soldiers, and Citizens, being left inexcusable, for refusing such honourable Conditions as was offered them, and being guilty of that blood that should be spilled. The same night, after the treaty broke off, Tuesday September 9 at 12 at night, all the army, Horse and Foot, round the city, were set in a posture to fall on; The signs were to be, to give notice when the storm should begin, by kindling a fire of straw, and shooting off sour great Guns. The Word during the storm, was David: the word after the line was entered, was The Lord of Hosts: About two of the clock in the morning the storm begun, the soldiers shouted for joy, the service was very hot for a time, especially with colonel Rainsboroughs Brigade, who with a party of his force, spent almost three hours in the storming of the priors Fort, a place of great advantage; Which piece of service was as bravely performed, as ever thing was done by man: In re●ard they were put to the utmost, by scaling Ladders to win the Fort, they cut in pieces most of the forces in the Fort, and made the rest unserviceable, they gave no quarter to Major Price in the Fort. This Brigade took four great pieces in this Fort, and two more in a Redoubt; and colonel Montague's Brigade took sixteen pieces in the several works, and half moons, which they gained by storming. The other Brigade under Colonel Welden, fell on on S●mmerset-shire side, with a great deal of Resolution but when the Ladders were set to the works, they were to short, the Moat being very deep, so they only alarum'd the Enemy: The Clubmen they fell on at Bedminster, and much terrified the enemy: Our loss of men was inconsiderable, not credible almost, I assure you, that in Col. Rainsboroughs and colonel Montague's Brigade, not forty men are lost, our Horse entered with the Foot. The Pyoneers having thrown down the line, and beat off the enemy's Horse, and took Col Taylor, formerly a Member of Parliament, being mortally wounded: we had on our part Capt. Ireton sore wounded, a Captain of Horse, an honest and stout man, Major Bethel slightly wounded: Major Saintleger, and two Majors more of the enemy, and divers others are prisoners: we are now planting pieces against the Castle, which in 24 hours we hope to have. The enemy hath fired the city in three places. I am Sir your servant I. R. Sept. 10. eight in the morning, Lawford's gate. SIR, SInce the writing of this enclosed at eight in the Morning; The Prince sent out for a parley, which by six at night produced these enclosed Articles. You see how much God works for us, beyond expectation. I have writ continually unto you, that I was even well assured of success upon this place, there is that seeking of God, by our Commanders and soldiers, by prayer and fasting, and that unity of spirit amongst them, and by facile undertaking their designs, that a blessing attends their counsels and attempts, there is not that striving here, who shall receive most honour, but who is most humble in what success soever God pleases to give, here is colonel Murrey and another Knight, come to the general's quarters, as Hostages for the performance of the Articles, and Sir Robert Pye, and Sir Hardress Waller to go as Hostages to the Prince, pardon the extreme hast Sir of. Your most humble servant J. R. September tenth, 1645. eight at night. Articles of agreement between the Commissioners appointed on the behalf of his highness' Prince Rupert, And his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax For the Surrender of the City of Bristol. September the tenth 1645. THat his highness' Prince Rupert and all Noblemen, Commanders, Officers, Gentlemen, and soldiers, and all other persons whatsoever now residing in the city of Bristol, the Castle and Forts thereof, shall march out of the said city, Castle, and Forts thereof, with Colours, Pikes, and drums, bag and baggage. The Prince his highness, all Noblemen, Gentlemen, and Officers in Commission, with their Horse and arms, and their servants with their horses, and Swords, and common-soldiers with their Swords. The Prince his life Guard of Horse, with their Horse and arms, and two hundred and fifty Horse besides to be disposed by the Prince, and his life guard of Firelocks, with their arms & each of them one pound of powder, and a proportion of Bullet let, and that none of the persons who are to march out on this Article, shall be plundered, searched, or molested. That such Officers and soldiers as shall be left sick or wounded in the City, Castle or Forts, shall have lib●rty to stay till their recovery, and then have safe conducts to go to his Majesty, and in the interim to be protected. That the persons above mentioned, who are to march away, shall have a sufficient Convoy, provided for them to any such Garrison of the Kings as the Prince shall Name, not exceeding fifty miles from Bristol, and shall have eight days allowed for their March thither, and shall have free quarter by the way, and shall have two Officers to attend them for their accommodation, and twenty wagons for their baggage, if they shall have occasion to use the same. That all the Citizens of Bristol, and all noblemen, Gentle men, clergymen, and all other persons, residing in the said City and Suburbs of the same, shall be saved from all plunder and violence, and be secured in their persons and estates, from the violence of the soldier, and shall enjoy those Rights and Liberties, which other Subjects enjoy under the protection and obedience of the Parliament. That in consideration hereof the City of Bristol, with the Castle and all other Forts and Fortifications thereof without any slighting or defacing thereof, and all the Ordnance, arms, Ammunition, and all other furniture, and provisions of war. Excepting what is before allowed, shall be delivered up to Sir Thomas Fairfax, to morrow being thursday the eleventh day of this instant September by one of the clock in the afternoon without any diminution or imbezelment, his highness' Prince Rupert, than naming to what Army or Garrison of the Kings be will March. That none of the persons who are to March out on this agreement, shall plunder hurt or spoil the town, or any person in it, or carry out any thing, but what is property their own. That upon signing these Articles, colonel Okey and all persons, now in prison in the City of Bristol, the Castle or Forts of the same, shall immediately be set at liberty. That sufficient Hostages be given to Sir Thomas Fairfax, such as he shall approve this night, who are to remain with him, until the City be delivered. That neither the convoy nor Officers, sent with the Prince shall receive any injury, in their going or coming back and shall have seven days' allowance for their return. That upon the delivering of the town, sufficient hostages be given for performance of the Articles on both parts. Signed by us the Commissioners on the behalf of his highness' Prince Rupert. Io. Mynn, W. Tillyer, William Valuasor. Signed by us the Commissioners appointed on the behalf of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, Edw. Montague, Tho. Rains-borough, Io. Pickering. FINIS.