AN EXACT RELATION Of the Discovery of a great PLOT For the surprisal of YORK FOR His MAJESTY; as it was presented to Major General LAMBERT, by the Judge Advocate.  
WHEREIN Is set down the manner of the said PLOT, and the names of those taken that were the chief Actors in the said business, with all the Arms and Ammunition provided for that Design.  
WITH A Letter from PONTEFRACT concerning a Party that were to meet them from Sir Marmaduke Langdale June 18. 1648. June 21  
Published for the prevention of misinformation  
LONDON. Printed for G. W. 1648.   

A RELATION MADE BY THE Judge Advocate, TO Major General Lambert's Army, concerning the Rising and Alarm which happened in this City near Micklegate Bar the 11. of June 1648.  
SJR,  
ABout 12. of the Clock on Sunday night the 11 of June, we had a strong Alarm in this City, given near Micklegate Bar, by some parties firing upon the Sentry and Guard there which consisted of the Volunteers, and Trained Band, the Guard did not quickly receive the Alarm till the parties that fired came up to the gate and knocked, and bade them open the gate for the King, at which they took the Alarm, some pieces went of, but by whom is not known, within the Walls upon the Guard, and then they beat an Alarm; whereupon Captain Pitson and Captain Farley, commanded up their companies, and marched them to the main Guard, and sent strong parties over Ouze Bridge to Micklegate Bar, and by that time Lieutenant Levens marched up to the main Guard with a party of about 20 horse and from thence Captain Pitson desired him to march to Micklegate Bar, which he did, but they discovered no enemy in any Body, only they found the Guards in some disorder, and many cried out in the streets, for the King, for the King; whereupon Captain Pitson from the main Guard sent out several other parties of Soldiers and Volunteers of the City into divers parts of the City, to search for such as were the most dangerous Malignants, in regard they feared their rising, and accordingly they did cease on about 10. some whereof are Citizens, and some have been in Arms for the King, amongst which a Lieutenant Colonel and some captains having their Swords, and firing Arms lying ready charged by them, and some of them wearing Sir Thomas Glemhams' colours, particularly captain Pitson commanded his Lieutenant john cope to march with a party to Mr. Mascals house to search for letters and arms and acquainted him that he had notice of a Letter that should come from Pomfret, and there was found in the said house hid in a wall a Letter dated at Pontephr●●t the ninth of June twelve at night subscribed M.B. a Copy whereof here is enclosed.  
On Wednesday last Captain Pitson having the Guard that day, about 150. of the most Malignants of the City went out at Boudam Bar, to meet a Wedding that was to come out from Newcastle that night into York; they had liberty to go forth, but Captain Pitson commanded that none should come without an Order from my Lord Major, which upon their return, about 9 or 10. of the clock at night, the Guards being strict, they permitted none to come in, but those that could have liberty from my Lord Major, fearing there might be some design in that business, amongst those that went out was Mr. Mascalls Son, and the Lieutenant Colonel of the King's side, and they being suspected, some was sent out with them two miles off, whither they said they went, and there they met at an Alehouse, about 40. Gentlemen and others which had secured the King; with their swords, and some with Pistols, a drinking, and pretending they stayed for the Wedding: This letter was partly discovered on Sunday night by a Maid, it seemeth Mr. Mascall had showed it, and the Maid hearing her Mr. and Mrs. speaking of a letter that was sent from some Cavaliers about the surprising of York, did speak of it to some well-affected about 2. or 3. hours before the Alarm: The next morning there was sent out some horse to discover the enemy, and it did appear by many in the Country, and some they took up for Guides, that the enemy was about 3. Troops of Horse, and had Musketeers behind them.  
This Relation was made by the Judge Advocate to Major Gen. Lambert's Army, who was at the main Guard, and saw all Passages.   

Mr. Mascall.  
YOur affection to our cause makes us apply ourselves to you as a fit instrument to be entrusted in our present endeavour for the Seizing and securing of York, which would be of great consequence to us at this time by amaising the enemy and drawing them back from engageing with Sir Marmaduke Langdale his Forces, and by your diligence might easily be done; we intent to attempt the taking of York on Sunday next at twelve a Clock at night and to that purpose shall have a strong party of horse ready at that time to enter the City, and possess the guards and strength thereof, of which we have assurance already, and shall confidently for our assistance rely upon our friends there, appearing in a body betwixt Micle-Gate bar and Northstreet-Posterne to join with our party, who shall enter therein delivering themselves from those that have no power over them, which we shall rely upon at the time and place aforesaid, to be obtained by your giving them notice of it, this party comes from Sir. Marmaduke Langdale upon pretence of releifing us here; but we have diverted them from that design in regard we are in good condition, and can make our party good to take that City, which will be a good neighbour to us, your ready compliance with us in this act, which we doubt not of will be very acceptable and seasonable, therefore pray fail us not who are your very humble Servants  
Pontefract this 18. of june 1648. M. B.   
FINIS.