A true and good RELATION, of the valiant Exploits, and Victorious Enterprises of Sir Simon Harcourt, and Sir Charles Coote, with their valiant overthrow, of at least 5000. Rebels, with the burning of three towns, where the Rebels lay encamped near Dublin.  
AND ALSO The relief of Droghedaugh, and other particulars related in a Letter, dated Jan. 20. 1641. from Mr. Chapel of Dublin, to his friend, a Draper in London, and brought by the last post, Ian. 25.  
Whereunto is added another Relation concerning (these particulars) the taking of the town, and Castle of Enishannon from the Rebels, by Sir Simon Harcourt, and Sir Thomas Temple, with a notable Victory over the rebel Mac-Carty at Enishannon Ford: Mac-Con the Rebels attempt upon the town of Bandon Bridge, and their happy defeat by Sir Richard Grinfield.   depiction of two roosters staring angrily at one another 
LONDON, Printed for F. Coules, and W. Ley at Paul's Chain, 1641▪   


A Letter sent from M. chapel out of Ireland, to a friend of his in London.  
YOur Letter bearing date the ●8 of the last Month, I have received, being sorry to hear of your discontents in London; but I hope God will in his good time turn all to the best: for those that that truly fear him. Our Rebellion hear daily increaseth, so that we cannot travel any way from this City above a mile or 2 without danger; since S. Samuel Harcourt came over, we in this City have been much encouraged, his men were landed on new-year's day, and though they were but one regiment, consisting but of 7 Companies, yet they have bred some terror to our enemies, who before reported that the King would send us no help, and calls us English Rebels; they began to incamp close about us at Clanta●, which is but 2 miles hence; but Sr. Charles Coote, the week before Christmas, with about 1500 horse and foot march towards them, and was with them as soon as there was any light in the morning, and put them to slight; some he killed some he caused to be hanged, and 3 or 4 he took prisoners, and after the Town was pillaged by his soldiers, he set it a fire with the corn, which fire was not out in 3 or 4 days after: it is thought that there were at least 2000 Rebels in the town when Sir Charles came to it, he lost not one man at that time that I can hear of. The last week the Earl of Ormand and Sr Charles Marched forth, both of them about 1 and 2 of the clock in the morning, and when they wear without the Town, my L. of Ormand with his forces Marched toward Finglas, and Sr. Charles with his Marched towards Santrey, in both which Towns the Rebels lay in garrison, the Towns are both almost one distance from hence, the farthest of them is accounted but 2 miles and they are about a middle distant the one from the other; Sir Charles quickly put his Rebels to slight, who seemed to be furious at first, and made great shows with their colours displayed, but durst not stand to sight; Sir Charles burned the town and the next town to it, and then Marched towards my Lord of Ormand, who was then in fight with the Rebels of Finglas, and 'twas reported that he was in danger at that time; the Rebels seeing another Army coming towards them from the way of Santrey, thought it had been their own coming to help them, but as soon as they perceived the contrary they fled; their coronal (being a man too familiar amongst us) amongst the rest of his rebel rout fled, leaving behind him his hat, scarlet coat, and blue plush lump lined with fur, which were no sooner seen but were known to be Luke Neterfeeld's, the L. Neterfeeld's son, who is likewise a rebel, after they had pillaged the Town, they set the Irish houses on fire, hanged some, brought some 4 or 5 prisoners, released some of our English that were formerly taken by them, and should have been hanged that very morning: The Rebels that were in both Towns were thought to be at least 6000, and both our Armies were not above 4000 It is thought that there were slain of them that day almost 200, but I hear not of above 2 or 3 of ours. The 10 day of this Month, Sir Charles Marched forth towards Tallow and the mountain foot, about 4 or 5 miles from Dublin, where there were thousands of Rebels that night, but perceiving Sir Charles coming towards them, of which 'tis thought they had intelligence, they fled, but he burned 4 of their Irish Towns where they were; and the Soldiers bringing home their pillage, came into Dublin before sunset: about 10 of the clock that night, he took other soldiers and Marched towards Swords, which is about 6 mil. from hence Northward, where he was with his Army before break of day the next morning, and as soon as it was light he began to charge the Rebels, but at a great disadvantage, for he was forced to keep the body of his army in a lane, and the Rebels shot from their works and tampars of earth: but the wings of our Armey got into the next fields where they did very good service, but within an hours fight he put them to flight; and after the soldiers had made their pillage, they burned the Town to the ground, not leaving one house standing: there were slain of them that day about 150, and of ours but 4 men, whereof one was Sir Lorence Caray my L. Fancklands brother, who was shot in the head as he was bringing up his men to fight, and is to be buried on Sunday next. Sr Charles with the army returned to Dublin that night, where he was of the Protestants blessed; but by the Papists cursed: for some of them could not forbear, but openly to wish that all our Army were in the same case and served as Sir Lorence was, one of them, as I hear, was hanged this morning. Sr Charles coats name is terrible to the Irish, and I could wish that the E. of Ormands were so too but as long as his Troopers are most of them Papist, and so many Papist to his servants, that they lay, eat and attend on him, I fear it will not be. Our Parliament is prorogued till June next, the Rebels threaten to bring 60000 before Dublin very shortly, but we fear not their worst, had we but here but 8 or 10000 soldiers more, so that we might go to meet them in the field, and yet leave strength enough to defend our City. On Monday last there was a supply of victuals sent from this Port by Sea to releave our soldiers in Droghedagh, the which I pray God to send them their ways they are like to suffer; and the Town lost, the which God forbid they have been now beleagered above 2 Months, the Rebels are grown more bloody in their cruelties and merciless dealing with those poor Protestants, that they now daily take than heretofore they have been▪ They lately took the▪ Town of Strongford, and ripped up the Ministers belly, whose name was Traford, his wife being in the street with him, she with her hands put his bowels into his belly again, and with the help of some other, drew him a little way where there was straw, with which she covered him, and run to the house to see her children, which the Rebels were striping, and in pulling off of one of the children cots they broke the child's neck, she run again to her husband and found him to have received a wound in his head to the very brains, she run to seek again, but whilst she was gone the Surgeon past by, and Mr. Traford spoke to him, and he replied that he durst not meddle with him: his wife was meet by others of the Rebels, which stripped her stark naked, she returning in that case to her husband, put away the straw and found him dead with his throt cut: they have barbarously murdered, hanged and destroyed divers others of our Ministers, & now say Mase in their Churches. It is too tedious for me to writ the tithe of their cruel and merciless dealing which daily I hear of, and with my own eyes see, those people that have been stripped stark naked, and come through frost, snow, and rain to this City for succour; have here died for want, 30 of them in a day & night, there are at this instant between 4 and 500 of them shipped to be sent to West Chester. Should you see the multitudes of them and their miseries, and know the plenty that most of them lately lived in, it could not but make the hardest heart to grieve: God in mercy comfort them, & send them relief according to their several wants. If there be so many in this City, how many may there be through the whole kingdom, and have and do perish in the high ways and open fields, besides those that the Rebels have in prison, and are daily like to fall into their merciless hands, If that they have not speedy relief from England and Scotland, the which I pray God send us in due time; otherwise many that at this time, which are in Castles and other holes, being environed with their enemies, will be forced out of them or starved to death: there are very few Papists, but they are Rebels, either in part or wish well unto their proceedings, (I mean in this kingdom) and I pray God to turn the hearts of all those which seem to be, what indeed they are not, but more especial those: If there be any such brearing Office in our Armies, and to root them out from amongst us, which wish well to this Rebellion, yet seem other ways; For many have promised fair, which meant nothing less than open Rebellion, as daily they discover themselves, for one day they come as good and loyal subjects, and the next being returned into the country, show themselves to be Rebels, and this is too usual a thing amongst us, God in mercy a●end it: Many of our Citizens and most of the richest sort that are Papist, have sent their goods, wives and children into the country, some to their country houses, other to their friends: But all amongst the Rebels where no Protestant may live or come, except with strength, and what differ these from Rebels think you? Some of our Aldermen are returned to Dublin, and some others whose wives, and children are not as I take it: Alde●man Joanes, who was the last Summer at London, and brought over a patent to make a Lord Major of our City: I dare swear rejoiceth to hear that his son is a captain amongst the Rebels; and should you meet those men as I do daily, and hear their discourse: You would say they had brazen faces indeed: for should we go into the country amongst them, there were no death or misery bad enough for us, and as long as such false brethren are amongst us, I fear there is but little quietness or peace to be expected? There are 4 Lords, whose names are Butler, that are Rebels, I pray God the sift, who I fear, is to courteous and favourable to his countrymen, may never affect their Religion, or covertly countenance, or other ways violate the trust reposed in him. Hereafter I may chance write you more, as the time gives occasion, but for the present with my love and best respects to yourself and the rest of my friends, I remain Your loving friend,  
Richard chapel.   

SInce that I had ended this Letter, I am now told that Captain Bartlet hath relieved Droghedaugh with the victuals that were sent from hence, and that he is now come to Dublin again with 2 prisoners that he brought from thence; upon the relieving of the Town the Rebels made a breach in the wall thereof, and there came in of them above 400, who were quickly for the most part slain, to the number of 360 or there about, the rest taken prisoners, and how many were slain by the long Boats, Gaboards and pinnaces that went to the Town is not known, for they were furnished with store of musketeers and small pieces of ordnance, the which they discharged towards the rebels on the shore, who thought to have stopped their passage, as fast as they could let fly for 2 miles' space, we lost not a man, but their could not so, being so thick, 2000 on the shore.   

More news from Cork, in Ireland, the 16. of Ian. 1641.  
Sunday, Jan. 16. Sir Simon Harcourt, and Sir Thomas Temple hearing that the late risen rebel, Dominick Mack Carty was drawing toward the town and Castle of Enishannon: with intent to victual and man it better, as we conceived: considering how near that Castle stands unto Kingsale, lately recovered, and how bad an enemy likely to prove, if we should suffer the Rebels, not only to nestle there, but even to pass by our door, and to relieve them in a Bravado, desired of God dispensation for breach of the Sabbath, and after some short prayers, and recommending ourselves unto God: with refreshing our bodies with such food, as the condition of the time, and place, would permit: We advanced 200. Horses, and 115. Foot, and five small field pieces, with this equipage; we came unto the ford of Enishannon, being very exceeding broad, but not very deep, hard chalky clay, being the siege of the ford: An arm of the Sea flowing up from Kingsale, three Irish miles: we must needs paste this ford unto Enishannon, other way there is none.  
Monsieur Mack-Carty passed along the other side of the ford upon the Strand, in passing good order, as ever saw Rebels, since I came over, his Horses being at least four or five hundred completely armed: his Foot two thousand, and about six or seven hundred completely armed with Pike, half Pike, Musked, or Calliver, (which makes me suspect something, seeing that a Rebeell but lately risen, and of no great note, this being the very first exploit that ever he took in hand, as we hear of, should in so short a time be able to raise so many men, and in that manner to furnish them) we expected not, till he should bid us now come over: but forthwith sent over our cavalero to charge him, and a little to stay his haste, and to persuade him to take us along with him to Enish. if we could not obtain so much as to be there before him: Sir Simons 200. Horses were as good▪ and as serviceably fitted, as ever were horses, that went out of England, and the Cavallieers that sat them, as experienced Fire-men: Yet their marching so far in the water; and the enemy standing on the dry strand, much broke their charge, and advantaged the Enemies, who received their charge boldly, and answered it stoutly: at least whether that they wanted powder, or (which I rather believe) their powder was dame, being carried in bags by their side, (as their manner is) whether it was one or the other, their Pistols would no longer fire, which Mack-carty percelving, caused his cavalry to retire: and advanced his infantry against our cavalero: and not the worst in front you may be sure.  
We victualled and mannered the Castle with such provision and Ammunition as we could well spare, until we shall hear farther from you; and on Monday were back again at Kingsale.  
Tuesday the eighteen we heard news that Bandon Bridge was suddenly surprised by the rebel Mac Con; and most fortunately relieved by Sir Richard Greenvill, a very fine Eeglish town walled in, belonging unto the Earl of Cork; the manner thus: Sir Richard at his arrival to Cork, it being a thick and foggy air, was something ill disposed; captain Thomas Fineh captain of the Fort, persuaded him to take his troop, and to scour the country, passing as far as Bandon, thereto lodge a night or two, being a most sweet air, thereby not only to recreate himself, but also to revive the drooping hearts of his dear countrymen, with the presence of so worthy a Commander: Sir Richard consented, and the next morning being Monday, Ian. 11. with 80. Horses, and only thirty musketeers, passed thither; when he came upon an hill, within a mile of the town, he heard their Drum beat, and saw their colours fly, The Town standing in a bottom; likewise about some hundred shot play, wondering that they played so fast: within half a mile we heard lamentations of women, and crying out of children, we liked not that: Sir Richard caused his Trumpets to sound, his Horses and Muskets to order and thus they all crying courage countrymen, a Grinfield, a Grinfield: we came to the gates, which by reason of the great confusion in the town, were not opened scarce within a quarter of an hour.  
Being entered, they found the enemy to have entered in the Low town through the water, between two butts of wale; some 40 were entered, and scirmishing with the town's men: the rest to the number of 600. were passing the ford a main; when they saw our trumpets and such a number of fresh Horses in that equipage, and the shot plainly increased, they in the passage retired with all speed they could make, into the wood and bog, some Two miles above the River, never staying for their fellows in the town, who were all slain to the number of 45. nine▪ Bandon men were either slain or dangerously hurt: Thus was that pretty Town happily relieved, but all other news is not of this nature, I wish it were,  
Towns of greater importance are taken, that way we had sustained some harm, had not Sir Simon, so wisely considered the rebel's advantage, (having not only the strand, but divers high and broken sandy banks behind him shocked with his supplies) and caused his infantry upon the falling back of his horses to come up ankle deep in water in one whole body and to pour in such a valley of shot into the Rebels gross, that they dropped wonderfully, neither could their shot at that distance reach our men, as appeared afterward, being most of them Calivers: Sir Simon perceiving how the game played, would not suffer his men to move any further, but to play their shot at such distance, which he perceived sufficiently anoyed their Enemies, and did them much harm; at the third volley, the enemy's infantry gave over and retired to the banks upon their horses, how much they retired as near as could be guessed, ours at distance advanced, till at length, the Enemy gave the freedom of the strand: then after one volley more, our horses now under the command of Sir Thomas Temple, having recovered the strand also, as now our foot had already the banks. At last, having found where they got up two horses a breast, (the foot in the mean time awing the enemy, fell upon them in such a fierce manner) that no resistance in a manner was made; there was dead upon the ground eight hundred horses and foot, with Mac-Carty and his two bastard brethren, whose heads were strait way smitten off, and carried upon poles unto Enishannon.  
Whither being come, the Town made, nor could make no resistance; The Castle would not answer; whereupon Sir Simon with his five pieces battered the gate, and wicket, entered by force, found thirty desperate villains in it, hanged some of them over the Castle wall, some in other parts of the Town. *⁎*   
FINIS.