AN EXACT RELATION OF Two Bloody fights at SEA, near Cherbrook (by the Dukedom of Normandy) between a squadron of English ships and a fleet of the French Kings, began (on the 12 of August 1650) and achieved by that Valiant and worthy Capt. John Green, Commander of the ship Fortune (having but 22. Guns) with his Victorious proceed, the particulars of the fight, and victory obtained against the French by the resolute engagement of said Captain, sinking, and taking some, that are now brought into Plymouth, for the service of the Parliament and Commonwealth of England. depiction of an armed ship or galleon flying the flag of Saint George London, Printed for J. H, August 26. 1650. TWO BLOODY FIGHTS AT SEA, IT was upon the seventeenth of May that ship- Fortune began with French to her play, A gallant fight against them did perform but the second Capt. and men adorn. Hi ho the matter is great now Seamen fight, for their Birthright Upon August the twelv'th day betime, to valiant Green you may believe the same In the morning to him ten ships appear about Cherbrook, or at least very near. Hi ho the matter is great, etc. That is by France Dukedom of Normandy, and this shall be the second Comedy, That fatal Mars and then Saturn did play a gallant game, Jupiter's melody. Hi ho the matter is great, etc. Was so roaring with Fulm'nating bolts, by seven a clock began to fly about's In the morning, with such continuance that five brave ships were out of countenance. Hi ho the matter is great, etc. And what were they but to him belonging that now is called and termed the French King: So vapouring was the Admiral that he had in his main top the white Gallican Flag. Hi ho the matter is etc. Which regarded by the worthy John Green, said in these words, afore they should be seen So our Birthright to take from us away in that manner, first I'll submit to day Hi ho, etc. In poor Fortune, so was his own ship called, and rather will I reduce myself in thrall, Then like a Mars inflamed with valour bade the Frenchman to strike down his colour. Hi ho, etc. To lower a main, or else with all his power He would endeavour to sink'm the same hour, But the Frenchmen trusting their multitude of Guns, and ships with men were so delude Hi ho, etc. As many are, that have not for their guide that Deity, which doth abhor all pride, Did utterly, absolutely deny to lower amain, nor unto him comply, Hi ho, etc. Then a broadside was presently let fly with violence, and so tempestuously In a sudden that redoubling the flame, Admiral nor Vice could not endure the same; Hi ho, etc. But presently brased back came by the lee, did not desire such furor more to see. I must tell you also what was the matter, 'twas because they were shot under water. Hi ho, etc. No sooner then their working was perceive Our Commander anon said we'll contrive, Another trick for them assuredly, by which we shall give them further annoy. Hi ho, etc. Then suddenly about he caused to tacked, and presently the foresheet to be slacked, Keeping the wind of these proud Franciskins, for better means to come to drob their skins. Hi ho, etc. Soon after this their best wings they did spread, minding by that of us to be bewrayed; But the virtue of valour being Print in Albionmen in no ways shall bruant. Hi ho, etc. Indeed I must this much say passing by that a concert we had never came nigh, Keeping far off in bloos did not delight therefore his name shall be brought in the light. Hi ho, etc. he's hennish and Henely in his name is not Cockish therefore deserves no fame, Little Hurly though his power was but little in this conflight here he must have the title. Hi ho, etc. Of a good hart, but what could he have done of little Gunes' matter half a dozine, So we followed that audacious Navy about 12 League's westward of Aldernie. Hi ho, etc. In that pursuit to Leward did appear a lusty Ship which made us never fear, Though it had been the best of all their guide Captain nor men, for that were ne'er dismayed. Hi ho, etc. Happen it did that it was the good ship rather, Frigate by name, called None-such, Well regulated and well Command at first but at the last, did not fulfil his trust. Hi ho, etc. Gently she gave the Frigate cardinal five full broad sides, and no more that was all Away she went forsaking the fortune to the hazard of wondering infortune. Hi ho, etc. Driving westwards Frigates and mighty ships the Cardinal and the rest of his Sheep's, Thirty two Guns of brass he had alone as for the others no less than forty one. Hi ho, etc. Fulminating against them said to said without turning our course was never stayed, Muskets pettering, and our Guns as the Thunder. of Jupiter kept such noise that 'twas wonder. Hi ho, etc. To see a strame of wood upon Tetis that is no lie, I speak but what it is, The chips and splent of wood, down they did fly as thick as hail descended from on high. Hi ho, etc. To tell the truth the foul was worth the Game for within him in silver did contain, Eight tuns or more, as very credibly we were attest so well assuredly. Hi ho, etc. That if Millemy had the Non-such employed this great treasure in our hands should abide, And the terror hereafter should remain upon our foes, and unto us the gaime. Hi ho, etc. At last this much for our Concert Henely came up for shame, and gave them verily, Few pretty blows, had he done first alike, we had obtained victory never like. Hi ho, etc. Who interrupt at last this gallant fight, none of our friends, but the child of the night, Obscurity, and the darkness her sister came upon us, and bade us to desist her. Hi ho, etc. To the great grief of all the Officers both great and small, Seamen and Mariners, Who as Lion's most unanimously, gallantly fought worthy to be employ. Hi ho, etc. All in good ships having the sole Command, in several their virtue that demand Worthy I say, but ne'er a one willing, To abandon him named at beginning. Hi ho, etc. Had he command upon the youngest horse that Tetis hath and lying up old Hearth. Young horse I say on the new Friget, within few days great honour he would get, Hi ho, etc. To thish Nation, so magnanimous heart he hath in him, and this shall be his part, Capt. Mildmay, alas 'twas no victory by which you can obtain a jot of glory, Hi ho, etc. Nor to triumph for a little Friget that there you took, and by our means you get; But right valour had herein consist, if after that you had come to assist, Hi ho, etc. Worthy John Green against the Admiral, we had carried the ships treasure and all Home to England, for satisfaction of some great wrong done to this Nation. Hi ho, the matter is great now Seamen fight for their Birthright. FINIS.