Strange and Wonderful PROPHECIES BY The Lady ELINOR AUDELEY; who is yet alive, and lodgeth in WHITEHALL. Which She Prophesied sixteen years ago, and had them Printed in Holland, and there presented the said Prophecies to the Prince Elector; For which she was imprisoned seven years here in England, by the late King and his Majesty's Council: First, she was put into the Gatehouse then into Bedlam, and afterwards into the Tower of LONDON. With Notes upon the said Prophecies, how fare they are fulfilled, and what part remains yet unfulfilled, concerning the late King; and Kingly Government, and the Armies and people of ENGLAND. And particularly White-Hall, and other wonderful Predictions. Imprimatur Theodore Jennings August 27. 1649. London Printed for Robert Ibbitson in Smithfield near the Queen's head Tavern, 1649. Strange and Wonderful PROPHECIES BY The Lady Eleanor Audeley, who is yet alive, and lodgeth in White-Hall. TO a Those that believe this prophecy. Zion most beloved I sing b So the frequently called the Bishops and Courtiers of England. of Babylon a Song, Concerns you more full well I wots than ye do think upon. c The late King Charles whom in all her books she called Belshazzer; because the wall of the Banqueting house at White-Hal, where he feasted, should be terrible to him, as a writing on the wall was to Belshazzer, which proved true, for there he was beheaded. Belshazzer, lo, behold the King feasting his thousand Lords; Phoebus and Mars praised on each string, every day records. The Temple Vessels of God's House, boldly in drunk about: His d Here she prophesied of his pawning and selling of his plate. own ('tis like) were made away, bids holy things bring out; e The pulling down of pictures and Organs in Churches. Praising of Gold and Brass, the gods, of Iron, Wood and Stone, f All did rise against him but the Court faction. See, hear, nor know, but now alas, praised in Court alone. A g Here she prophesied of the King's death, which fell out true For the headsman took the hatchet in his hand wherewith he was be-headed, on the wall of the Banqueting-house, after the King had drank a glass of wine, at one blow or line of blood, in presence of his then Equals, for he died as Charles Stuart. After he had been scarce an hour upon the Scaffold, he fell down on his knees, and so laid his neck on the block, with a pale ghastly countenance, without any opposition. hand appears, lo in his sight, as he did drink the wine, Upon the wall against the light it wrote about a line In presence of his numerous Peers, not set an hour full, In loins nor knees had he no might, changed as a ghastly skull. Who might it read, alas, the thing, Belshazzer i Here she speaks of the High Court of Justice, where the King pleaded hard, and so did the 3 Lords, but they were sentenced for their Treasons, etc. and put to death, according to judgement denounced by the Lord Precedent in Scarlet. loud did shout; Calls for Magicians all with speed. came in, as wise went out. Chaldeans and Soothsayers sage, the meaning whoso can Of Mene Mene third Realms Peer in Scarlet Robe the man. His k The King did eat no Supper the night before he died. majesty forgets to Sup, Nobles astonished all; Musicians may their pipes put up, stood gazing on the Wall. The l He drank a glass of wine a little before he came to execution. pleasant Wine at length as sharp, too late till thought upon Division m His head was divided from his body. of another strain unfolds the fingers long. When n Here she names the Banqueting-house, the very place where he should be executed, and that before the host or Army. And this did befall him, for being led by his Queen. to the Banqueting house so wide, Where host of Lords did ring, So wisely came the grateful Queen, said, Ever live, O King. Needs o This she writ to persuade the King to believe her prophecy. trouble, O King, thy thoughts no more, forthwith shall it be read; Daniel there is who heretofore like doubts did open spread. Can all interpretating Show which profound man scon brought, On whom confer the King needs would his p The King delivered His George to the Bishop of London for P. Charles, but the Parliament considering his raising forces against them would not let him have it. orders high unsought. Needless preferments yours reserve, Sir, keep your gifts in store, High offices let others gain, there's given too much afore. Yet unto thee shall here make known, resolve this Oracle true, Sure as in q Here she set down the very place and manner of his execution, which was true, for at the Banqueting-house the King had his head cut off at one fatal blow. thy Banqueting house, where all that come may view: The Vessels of my God are brought, the palm salutes thee know Herewith; for these profaned by thee threatneth the fatal blow. O King, even thou, the most high God unto thy r His Grandfather was put to death in Scotland, which she did usually call Caldean Land. Grandsire bold, Caldean land, a Nation fell gave them to have and hold. The Royal Sceptre and the Crown advanced whom he would have, And whom he would he pulled down, could put to death and save: Till walking at the twelve month's end, subject full Tides do fall; Excellent s Here she prophesied that Monarchy should cease in England, and White hall which was the King's Court be turned into an hold for Soldiers. Majesty how gone, Court exchanged for the Stall. Thy t She here prophesied that he should as surely be put to death, as his Grandfather was, though not in the same manner. Grandsire on, as came to pass; at all yet minded not, As if a feigned Story, but his miserable Lot. Expelled was for the words escaped, memory can speak well, Hardened in pride, unheard of such, the wild Ass with did dwell: Sent to the Ox, its owner knows, u Here she prophesied of the fouls which flew over the King when he was at execution, to show his folly, that he would not know his time, but bring himself to that miserable end. undreamt of this his doom: Fowls their appointed time observe, wots not the night from noon. Whose w Here she prophesied that his Entrails should be taken out, and his body be imbalmed, which was true. heart made equal with the Beast, driven out with those that Bray; The Diadem as well fits thee, Ass, go, as much to say. x She speaks this of his spiritual estate, that God in mercy hath saved his soul. Until returned came to himself, knew him that rules on high, Over the sons of men appoints what office they supply. y During the time of the King's imprisonment, there were Guards upon him night and day. During which space, this Assyrian, what watch kept night and day, Thus metamorphysed, over him, lest make himself away. z This fell out true, for he was much lamented, by those of his own party especially. Fields, woods as well ring out, as men for woe, and Echoes call Mercy this savage King upon, in holy Temples all. Bewailed, dejected soul, thus fallen, fed now grazing full low, whilst they bedew the ground with tears a It was grown to a common Proverb that the King knew not his friends from his foes, all being abased, and none daring to stir or move for him. discerns not friend from foe. Earth that of late made seem to dawn with songs of Triumph high, Fleeth each wight abased as much, among the Herd doth lie. By b Speaking of her own family. Starlight for device who gave, as graven on his Shield, An Eagle mounted on the Crest, a Hart in silver field. Extolled again his God as high, blessed him all his days: c She here blames those that would not believe her. Others reputes them as nothing, alone proclaims his praise. Whose seven d Here she prophesied of the very time seven times seven that is 49th year of his age, the King was be-headed. times it served forth, in vain for rest to crave; Whom Devil's Legions do possess, a Monarch turned a Slave. Deposed thus, thou knewest well, Belshazzer, d Prince Charles. O his Son, And renewed so, e This fell out true for presently after the King's death, the House of Commons Voted England a deliverance from Monarchy. deliverance is voiced by every one. A day a f An Act was published in all parts against kingly Government, notwithstanding the many favourites thereof, And Lords that the King used to call Cousins. Trumpet made to sound for Generations all; And with a Feast solemnised, that no time might recall: The memory of such an act, yet as it had not been, Thy Favourites who are more this day, or matched to thy Kin. Then they g This is not yet fulfilled, but it seems to point out that the King's Statues, and Arms shall be broken & pulled down from all public places, as he in his Reign had promoted Idolatry liberty on the Lord's day, and other notorious sins against God, adoring. Wood and Stone, Statues forsake Divine; Meditate carved Statutes on in Faction do combine, With Enemies of God most high, to thrust him from his Throne, And thus hast lifted up thyself. so facile and so prone. Against the Lord of Heaven thy King, not humbling of thy heart, But stiffened haste with pride thy neck unto thy future smart. Behold, polluting holy things with Sabbath so Divine, Idolartry and Revels in that day and night made thine, But he in whose hand rests thy life, even breath, thy ways, and all, Thou hast not glorified him sent this wrote on the wall. God numbered thy Kingdom hath ended; the Hand points here, In Balance he hath weighed thee too, the set hour drawing near. How light soever by thee set, thou as thy weightless Gold, His Image wanting, found much more lighter than can be told. h This is in part fulfilled by the King's lands and goods new upon sale. Parted, divided thine Estate, given to the Medes is, At Hand, the Hand bids it adieu, i She prophecies here that there shall be no more Kings in England. finished thy Majesties. Anagr. Reveal O Daniel. Eleanor Audeley FINIS.