An Exact and True RELATION How eighteen French and Irish men, whose Names are set down, were apprehended at Salt-come in Devonshire near Plymouth, and from thence by order of Parliament, brought up to Newgate, on Monday the 7th March 1641. upon a suspicion that they had an intention to transport victuals and munition to the Rebels in Ireland.  
Whereunto is added very Good News from IRELAND, brought over by the last post, 7 Mar. 1641.   depiction of a sailing vessel 
LONDON, Printed for john Wright, 1641.   

The manner how eighteen French men who were bound for Ireland, we brought to Newgate, 7 March 1641.  
'tWas the Prophet's expression to no less than a King, obedience is better than sacrifice; but rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft. A crime most hateful to God and odious to man bringing swift destruction if not timely prevented, as upon particular presons, so more generally upon whole kingdoms: it being that cursed root, from whence proceedeth many hundred branches of impious and confused actions, rapes, murder, famine, fire and sword, with infinite the like bloody and cruel massacres, do ordinarily attend this hell hatched fury; wherein the innocent suffer as well as the guilty, good and bad, one among another till at last the hand of justice continually pursuing, i'th' end overtakes, and in a moment, confounds the wretched actors thereof in sudden and shameful ruin.  
This truth needs but little Illustration, the distressed condition of our neighbour nation of Ireland at this present, occasioned by the unnatural rebellion of her own illbred sons, too well approves it, where such in human cruelties, and unheard of tortures, are daily practised by the barbarous enemy, that the very relation thereof, would melt a heart of flint to hear it,  
But now blessed be God, such hath the painful endeavours, and prudent care of our most gracious King, and his wise Parliament been, for the help and assistance of those our oppressed brethren, that by their charitable benevolenee, and friendly aid, the protestants are much strengthened, and the rebels discouraged, great hopes being left of a quick and final conquest over those tyrannical and merciless traitors.  
Our royal King hath long since proclaimed them such, let none therefore presume to secure or relieve such a viperous geneneration, that gnaw and feed upon the bowels of their own dear mother, lest vengeance reward their ungodly designs, and sweep away both authors and abettors at an instant.  
The cause of this my writing proceeds from a late passage, now fresh in memory and the only talk of the City, I mean the 18 French men, who by an order from the Parliament were apprehended near Plymouth, and from thence brought to Newgate, upon a suspicion, that they had an intention to transport victuals and munition to the rebels in Ireland.  
Their names are as followeth, 

Captain Butler.  
Capt. john Ryant.  
Capt. Daniel Ryant.  
Addam Gould merchant.  
Thomas Levaleu. merchant.  
Daniel Dally. master.  


servants.  
Morgan Quirk.  
Garret Foy.  
john Ryant.    
Nich Baggott.  
Derby Ryant.  
David Galloway.  
john Williams.  
Patrick Furlong.  
john Dim.  
Richard Gallaway.  
Thomas Mattach.  
john Butler.    
The Ship lies at Salt-come in Devonshire, and was bound for Cork.  
These men being shipped in a small vessel, which as they say was only laden with merchandise in France, and bound for Cork, though 'tis supposed 'twill be sound otherwise, were by contrary winds driven upon the coasts of England, at a place called Salt-come in Devonsh. where not without good cause they were stayed by the Governor of the Town, and notice given to the Parliament, thereof, who presently sent down an order to stay their ship and bring them to London, which was accordingly done in this manner. The sherisse of every county with the constables, were commanded to conduct them from place to place, till at list they came to Brainford, where they lodged on Sunday night, March 6. The next day the sherises of London went down to Brainford and from thence brought them to Newgate the same day at night, a Constables riding one each side all the way and the prisoners in the middle.  
If they be guilty I make no question but the Parliament will quickly sift it out, and inflict such punishment upon them as the hamousnesse of their offence deserves.  

The last News from Ireland, 7 March, 1641.  
The 10. of February our men went to Artain, against a castle so called, which had before done some mischief, to some of our men, the enemy being in it, But the enemy fled before our second coming, and left the Castle, and a garrison was left in it by us.  
Upon the 11th. we had news, that the enemy was entrenching at a place called Soughing Town, some 6. Miles south of our City, and some 2000 Foot, and 200. Horse went out against them; The Lord Lambart commanding in chief; A small battle they had, but the Enemy stood not, on the Enemy's side some 70 or more was killed, and but one hurt on our side, and so came home that night, and brought home one of the Rebel's Captains and two more of the enemy's Captains slain, many Letters of treason were found about him that was taken.  
On the 13. a man was brought to our City being taken by some of our scattering men scouting about our City, who confessed without constraint, that he had killed an English woman at a place called Leslipesous, 6. Miles West of our City, and washed his hands in her blood, being set on by the popish Priests so to do, he was presently hanged, but died with much repentance and a protestant, which few do.  
Upon the 19 and 20. Arrived here from you 2000 Foot and 300 horse but little or no money, which made us poor of the City far harder than before; which was to hard.  
Upon the 21. We had knowledge that our Ships sent with victual to relieve Tredath had got safely in, and in spite of the enemy, who had chained up the harbour, but our men broke the Chain, and got in, notwithstanding. And public thanks was with us for that happiness, for in such a great straight was that City, as to eat Horse flesh, as letters from my friends from the City to me testified; Also Captain Bartlet who was the Sea Captain, in his coming home met with some fore small Boats or Barks of the Wexford men, going toward the enemy in the North to carry Lenten provision, but he spoiled their design in sinking most or all of them, About the same time we had also Letters out of Munster, that all that part of the Country was rose in Rebellion being carried out by the Lord Muscry, and Lore Roch, who had professed much fidelity, and many deceitful promises had passed to the precedent of that Province, till they saw their own advantage, And it is reported they are net less than 20000 strong, best appointed of all the Rebels, for indeed this Lord Muscroy is the most moneyed man, of all the Irish Lords, So that now not one place in Ireland, but is in Rebellion, for the Lord of Clanrickard, stands as some think Neuter, does nothing at all, or cannot do any thing, or will not, But we hear that our Precedent of Munster was forced to betake himself to the strong hold of Cork, and the Lord of Cork betook himself to Toyhall, which are reported both to be besieged by the enemy.  
Upon the 23. of this month, news was that at a place near Feleston six miles from us, a great multitude of the enemies had strongly fortified themselves, and it is well fortified by nature, having also a strong Castle in it; Some 3000 of our men went against it, horse and soot, Our Lord general the Earl of Ormond himself went, as did Sir Charles Coot, Sir Symond Harcourt, and many more, john Moor being one of the Soldiers, and upon the forlorn hope. had both his left and right hand man killed, he told me that our general himself, led up the forlorn hope, with many words of Comfort to them, able to make any man fight of see such a man as he go in such danger: For the enemy had a great wood to shelter them beside trenches, but our men after 2 hours' Battle, beat them from their Trench, and from the wood, killing some 80 of them, For all that advantage but 7 of our men was killed, but that we lost one Captain Rochfort, a man of such note, that never more was any man bewailed; For all the good and valiant parts of a Soldier was in him, in this bout Sir Symond Harcourts' Regiment, behaved themselves valiantly but for the Castle our men were forced to return home without taking it, having nothing but field pieces with them, the way being to rotten to bear greater as yet; many more of the enemies had been stain but that the wood defended them, so that the Trees took off all that was sent to them in this Castle is thought to be much wealth besides all that have been great men of the Rebleses. But our men will not so leave it, but will again try their forces against in shortly.  
As yesterday our men came home, yet 'tis to be feared that a famine is like to be in our City, in that still men come to us and provision is short, and none of yours that come to us bring any victuals, great taxes are upon us, more than can be borne, He that had Butter, and Cheese, and Cloth at between 6 and 14 Shillings a yard here sent by any out of London, might make a good trade of it; Cheshire cheese is sold here for six pence a pound already; Some of your Londoners are come hither (acquaintance of mine) that will send for such things, for great profit may be made by them, and quick return.    
FINIS.