His Majesty's DECLARATION CONCERNING The Charge of the Army; And His Resolution to die like a Martyr, rather than to answer to any Impeachment or Articles, in relation to his Try all, by the Laws of the Land, as an ordinary Subject.  
And His Declaration and Proposals to the Governor of Windsor Castle concerning Major Gen. Brown, and his present restraint under the power of the Sword, with his Predictions thereupon, touching what shall befall the Army.  
Also, the Declaration and Proposals of Col: Harrison to the King, and his Protestation, to oppose all persons whatsoever, that shall offer any private violence to His Majesty's Royal Person. Dated from Windsor Castle, the 1 of January 1648.  
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Printed for C. Bradshaw, near the Inner Temple, 1649.   

His Majesty's ANSWER Concerning the Charge of the ARMY AND His Resolution to die like a Martyr, rather than to an swear to any Impeachment or Articles, in relation to his Trial by the Laws of the Land, as an ordinary Subject.  
Right Honourable,  
HIs Majesty hath had some discourse about the Remonstrance of the Army, in reference to the bringing of his person to a trial, proposing several Queries, how that could be, what way they could do it, or which way they could bring in any Charge against him: It was answered by a Member of the Army, That what if a Charge should be brought against him for his life, according to the manner of trial of the Subjects by the Laws of the Kingdom, what would he then do, in reference to an answer, for preservation of his Life, Crown, and Privilege, the King replied, That if any such Charge of Impeachment should be exhibited against him, either by Parliament or Army, he would not give any answer thereto, but declare against it, to be both Arbytrary and unlawful; and that if they sought to depose and degrade him of his Titles and Honours, or to spill his Royal blood, by separating his Soul and Body, he was resolved to sacrifice his life with patience, and to cast himself in the Arms and Bosom of his sweet Lord and Saviour, and only Redeemer; to the end, He may die like a Martyr, in prosecution and defence of Religion and Country. So confident is the King in his ways. But it is feared, that his great averseness to the peace of this kingdom will cause cause much trouble and distractions to befall his people.  
His Majesty is in a very secure place in the Castle, and strong bolts and guards are for the night about the Chamber, but he will not admit any to lie, or remain in the chamber with him.  
He saith, that he knows there is a time for his redemption and that many of his enemies will moulter away, and fall before him; for, in his discourse, he often declares, that he is confident that both Scotland and Ireland will help him, and that the Army will divide among themselves, and be destroyed.  
Col. Tomlinson hath the command of this Castle, and his Majesty is not suffered to stir out, only walks sometimes upon the Territs, he is debarred from the speech of many, and no suspicious persons are admitted to him: he presseth much for D. Hamond to be resident with him, and that He may have leave to communicate a Declaratory Message to Holland and France.  
Yesterday his Majesty desired a conference with Colonel Tompson, which was assented to, and after some disputation touching the present matter of State, his Maj. declared and proposed several questions touching Maj. Gen. Brown, and the rest of the impeached members, saying, That the said M. G. was a man worthy of honour and trust, and that he pitied his case, as much as his own, not doubting, but that few days would produce their liberty, notwithstanding their present sufferings for Religion and a good conscience: his Maj. is oftentimes exceeding high in his expressions, and very bitter against divers of the Army; but casts a favourable constfuction upon the Lord General, which is all at present, from  
Your Honours obliged, and devoted servant, J. WILLIS. Windsor 1. Jan. 1648.  
Yesterday 16 of the restrained members were sent for to the Gen. quarters, and told, that if they would promise to act nothing against the army, they might have their liberty: whereupon they desired, 1 To know if that was the General's pleasure, 2 To know if they might not have their liberty without any engagement, and it was permitted them, their names are, Lord Weinman, Sir Walter Earl, Sir Robert Pie, Sir Samuel Luke, Sir Gilbert Gerrard, Sir Thomas Somes, and the rest. As for the foregoing Charge against the King, it is said, the army are resolved to try him very speedily, and that if he can acquit himself of the guilt thereof, that then He shall be re-invested, and restored to his just Rights and Dignities.  
Westmin. 30. Decemb. 1648.   

A Declaration concerning the King.  

HIs Excellency the Lord Gen Fairfax, Lieut. General Crumwell, and the rest of the Council of Officers, have seriously debated the Remonstrance and Proposals of the army, for the speedy settling of the peace of the Kingdom, and executing of impartial Justice upon all Offenders whatsoever; and to that end, have drawn up a Charge against the King, which containeth these particulars, viz.  
1 That Charles Steward hath acted contrary to his trust, in departing from the Parliament.  
2 That the said Charles Steward hath forfeited his trust reposed in him by the people, by setting up his Standard, making a war against them, and thereby been occasion of much bloodshed and misery to the people whom he was set over for good.  
3 That the said Charles Steward hath been the chief Instrument of augmenting and promoting a second War, by granting Commissions to Incendiaries and Malignants, and inviting them thereunto.  
4 That the said Charles Steward hath acted contrary to the Liberties of the Subject, and tending to the destruction of the fundamental Laws and Liberties of this Kingdom; all which amounts to a forfeiture of the said trust reposed in him by the People at his Coronation, with much more to this effect.  
The Council of War (who now manage business, as in relation to him) have ordered the way of State and Majesty observed about him, as to persons and manner, viz. that nothing be done upon the knee, in reference to his trial, who (as is said) will receive it at Windsor, about the 6. day of the next month. And it is said, that his Maj. upon the receipt hereof, declared, That though he could have no restauration to his rights, privileges, and Crown, and had participated of far more trouble and misery in this world, than any of his (late) Predecessors yet he doubted not, but in the world to come, to receive an everlasting Crown of glory.   

His Majesty's Queries.  
FIrst, That no Law can judge a King, or make him rightly to suffer death by any power. 2 That though He suffers under them by restraint, yet his Irish Subjects will come in their time and rescue Him. 3 That all men when they find that great decay of trade, which will be, if the Kingdom be not settled by him, they will rescue him. 4 That He knows what an influence is from the people upon him; That, that if he be not restored, they will not be satisfied. 5 That the kingdom is generally well pleased with what he condescended to, as very great on his part, at the Treaty with the Parliament. 6 That the City of London are of great power both in purse and strength, and will oppose any that shall seek to destroy him. 7 That relief will come to him from several parts of Christendom. 8 That his Son Prince Charles is able to raise a good strength in France and Holland.  

Answer.  
1 That there is not only example hereof in other parts, but in Scotland, yea, and England also, of the 35 last Kings, above twenty were imposed and deposed by power. 2 That nothing will ruin his Majesty more, than joining with the Irish against his Protestant Subjects. 3 That there will be a sudden course taken for settling of trade, and enriching the kingdom. 4 That Law and Justice being executed, it will render great satisfaction to the people. 5 That the kingdom cannot be satisfied with Ormonds' negotiation with the Rebels in Ireland. 6 That the City of London will be new modelled, and gins to be framed to a pretty good order, and temper, since the putting of Malignants out of power and authority. 7 That foreign forces cannot daunt the spirits of the Soldiery of England. 8 That the French have troubles enough at home, by the present distractions in the City of Paris, and that the Prince wants money for facilitating his design in Holland.    

The Declaration of Col. Harrison to the King.  
1 That his trust was to be in God. 2 That his desire is, that God may have the glory of all. 3 That he hated all base and obscure undertake. 4 That what would be done concerning his Majesty would be open, and to the eyes of the world. And protested that he himself would oppose any that should privately offer violence to his person. This gave his Majesty great satisfaction, who replied, that if the Army acted beyond his thoughts and expectation, he would proclaim their fame throughout all Europe.    
FINIS.