AN EXTRACT OF CERTAIN PAPERS OF INTELLIGENCE, FROM CAMBRJDGE, Concerning His MAJESTY and the ARMY.  
Printed in the Year, 1647.   

An Extract of certain Papers of Intelligence, from Cambridge, concerning His Majesty and the Army.  
Sir,  
I Believe you are big in expectation of receiving News from these parts. Thus therefore. The King on Saturday was brought by a very small party, under the conduct of no greater an one than a Coronet, within four miles of this place; and all the noise was, that he would be here, the Harbingers in the mean time buying up the whole Market. But we (who usually are not taken with the first reports of things) thought not fit hereupon to assemble together either in the Head or Body; whereas the Major and Aldermen (somewhat more credulous) fitted their Saddles and Foot-cloths unto their Horses, and had provided a Present for His Majesty; which quickly after came as acceptable to his ears, as if to his hands. The Towns-folkes had in all those streets, through which it was conceived he would pass, decked their stalls and windows with green boughs and whole Rose-bushes, and the ground all along with Rushes and Herbs. But the King turned aside u●to my Lady Cuts her house; and there yet abides, whither people flow apace to behold him. He is exceeding cheerful, shows himself to all, and commands that no Scholar be debarred from kissing of his hand: and there the Sophs are (as if no farther than Barnwell) in their Gowns and Caps: it was mirth to see how wet yesterday they were admitted into the presence. General Brown signifying, and furthering the King's pleasure unto them. Then the King had a large table of Diet: but this day (I believe) about to have a fare greater. For the General, lieutenant-general Cromwell, and others of the Commanders and Council of war, are gone this noon to dine with him. It is conceived, that by to morrow somewhat may be discerned.  
Sir, Your unfeigned friend. CAMBRIDGE. June 7. 1647.  
POSTSCRIPT.  
THe General quarters at Master Buck Seniors house: but the report is, that it will be this night the King's quarters.   

Sir.  
THe court is still at the Lady Cutts' house. The Officers of the army returned last night, all of them highly extolling the King for his great Improvement. He argued his own, and his subjects Case with each of them (one by one) to their no small Astonishment. He desired a speedy Remove from that place: but back to Holmby, and those parts, he will by no means. He told the General, that those, which brought him hither, promised, That they would carry him to New-market; and he hoped, that they were men of Honour, who would make good their words. Recreation he much desired: and told them withal; That, if they would not take order for his Removal, he would remove himself: For confident he was, that there were those about him, which would further him in it. This afternoon therefore he passes through Cambridge to New-market-faire; for this is the day. To morrow at Botsom-beacon is to be the General Rendezvouz, as is yet intended, though some do fear deep inconveniencies may ensue thereon; the Counsels being yet various, and the soldiers talking high, So that it is thought the appearance shall be but of some part of the army. The Vicechancellor had the General last night to a great supper: and this morning he made a Spiritual breakfast at St. Mary's; but neither the General, nor any of them, were thereat: The King sent on Saturday (So that you may discern, that then he thought he might have been for New-market) for Doctor Brounrigg, Doctor Collins and Doctor Cumber to be in the way: because he intended to see them: and so they then were: and no doubt will be to day, if so be the first be yet in town, or can have timely notice of this his March. It were infinite to set down the facetiousness that flows from his lips upon all occasions to all: That one day may be in his Chronicle. major-general Browne is much his Attendant, and gains credit of all for Gallantry and great civility. It is conceived, that after the Rendezvouz, they may fall back into these their quarters again, or else incline somewhat more near Royston; and Royston become the Headquarters, Methinks I foresee eminent Ruin, if not a speedy peace. God of his mercy avert the former, and guide, whom it concerns, into the best and safest means of the latter. This from him, who (doubtless) may safely write thus, even from  
Camb. June 8 1647. Sir, Your Friend.  
POSTSCRIPT.  
THe King is now (being two of the clock) gone by: He left Cambridge, and went as low as Granchester: to New-market, still they say: but perchance it is to Royston. The Rendezvouz holds to morrow, but to be on Og-Magog Hils.   

Sir,  
I Told you yesterday that the Rendezvouz, intended for this day, was like to be but of part of the Army: and it will prove true: and it is not to be at Botsum-beacon, but at Bennet Church, and the rather by way of an Humiliation-day, than a numbering their Host: There is to be three Sermons preached by Mr. Peter's, Mr. Saltmarsh, and Mr. Vicechancellor. God grant, that they may promote his Glory and our Peace. The more General Rendezvouz is put off until to morrow: and to be (as is now reported) about Fulmore. The King is at New-market; and it is conceived, that they will not bring him into the Head of the Army at the Rendezvouz, but still quarter him at the back of the Army, rather than he should be accounted pertaining unto it. The Great Ones still speak high in his worth, whose presence and aspect caused trembling in some of the greatest, and their stoutest; as if it had been some Angelical salutation. What is good, or may with safety be, I communicate unto you: But the wickedness of some is so great, as not to be made so open, as in paper: and I fear it will have too great an influence (in time) upon the hearts of many. Let me know when you return, that I may not lose my labour in sending a letter more, than you in friendship may expect from  
Sir your Servant. june 9 1647.   

Sir  
THe humiliation day was kept at St. Mary's, and Mr. Seaman came in for the fourth man: you have (I know) a presumption, that I was not there; but I hear, that Mr. Peter's is still Mr. Peter. That day and yesterday a fellow preached against him (I think, or else against his way) on the market-hill. I, with the rest of my company, kissed the King's hand, and saw him at supper. So long we stayed; because he was all that afternoon alone in his Closet; at his prayers or pen; as who can conceive otherwise? For his treasure might in fare less time (sure) have been run over. He came out very cheerfully, looks very well, and communicated himself very freely in Discourse, with some two or three that attended him. That day Colonel Thomson (formerly of the King's Army) endeavoured, as others, to have a sight of the King, but was not only refused at the Guards, but alo dispatched out of the Town. Yesterday the three Doctors were with the King, whom he lifted from of their knees; and he had opportunity of some lit le discourse with them.  
The Army removed yesterday from us, took with them ten loads of Ammunition from the Castle: and the Ordnance follow them this day. They seem truly to look more towards such Ordnance still, than the Ordinance of Parliament. I know not, how they come to take so great a distaste against the Houses. After all, that the Commissioners brought, was read at the Head of each Regiment, and Major Skippon had in like manner glossed thereon, and in a plausable way assayed to be a Mediator; they first were asked by Major I. Skippon, whether they had heard, and understood, what had been delivered, who answered; Yes, yes: being asked, next, whether they were satisfied therewith? replied: No, no: What would they then? They cried out; justice, justice, justice. And so went it through the whole Army: most saying, they long enough have had fair words; others wondering, how the Commissioners durst come unto them, and some crying, let's vote them out of the field. By the rules of some knowing one's I discern that they intent to purge the Houses and Synod of somewhat which they account destructive to the whole. Can they truly descry it, and set about it impartially, it might be the Crown to (what they yet have not) a victory. Their headquarters were last night at Royston, and inclining (as I am informed) towards Ware. W. tells one, they are expected this night at Theobals. Well then may this be Barnaby-bright, by such a March, and by my letter. But I march on; though chiefly, if not freely, to tell you, that, if you fear such approaches may (as doubtless it will) breed distraction in the City, than my affection bids you, Come out of her, come out of her etc. To the best cause, I wish the best success; and to my friends, safety, and (if it please God) Peace unto us all.  
Let me not be forgot to any that likes well of my being  
Sir. YOUR SERVANT. Cambridge. June 11. 1647.  
POSTSCRIPT.  
I Cannot hear how the General and Commissioners parted: but by the Soldiers, they were hooted out of the field. Neither was there so good Correspondency between them and the General, as to sup or break fast together, whilst they were here in Town.  
FINIS.