THE Earl of Warwick's GLORIOUS VICTORY Over fifty Ships of the King of Denmark's in the Narrow Seas. Report thereof being made to the House of Commons by a Merchant of London, that came lately from Norway. With an Order from the House of Commons to the Earl of Warwick, that one and fifty Ships should be strongly prepared with 500 pieces of Ordnance. Also how many hundred thousand pounds the Charge of the Navy hath amounted unto, raised out of the Bill of Tonnage and Poundage, and what the King hath received out of the same Bill. And how the Earl of Stamford, the Lord Rutham and Sir Arthur Hasterigg executed the Militia in Leicestershire. Lastly the total sum of the money sent by the Parliament to Munster and Dublin in Ireland. I. B. Cler. P.  
London, Printed for J. Horton. June 15. 1642.   

The Earl of Warwick's great Victory over 50. Ships of the King of Denmark's in the Narrow-Seas.  
THe King of Denmark understanding by the manifold information of many, that his Brother the King of great Britain was disunited from the Parliament, and his indignation being highly incensed, that he was resolved to make War against his great Council, and Supreme Court, began to assemble his Subjects, desiring their assistance to aid his Brother in the intended War. And after great debate, and consultation thereabout, he concluded immediately to prepare certain Ships for England. The number of those ships which the King of Denmark had in preparation, were 100, and 50. of them already fitted on Sea, conducting with them in the said ships many Horses and Hay, as the information thereof was reported to the house of Commons by a Merchant, that was lately come from Norway. Whereupon the House of Commons without any further procrastination or detraction of any longer time Ordered incontinently, that information should be sent withal expedition to the Earl of Warwick, Lord General for the Sea, desiring him to be very vigilant and careful at Sea, lest any sudden and unexpected invasion might rush in upon the Kingdom.  
Wherefore as soon as the Earl of Warwick had received this particular intention from the Parliament, he presently set all the ships in readiness, and began to be very cautious, setting straight watch every night, least unawares the Denmark's by some policy or Stratagem might invade the Land by night.  
The ninth day of this present month the Denmark's appeared in the Narrow Seas superbiously, coming to England with fifty ships loaden with great store of Ammunition, Horse and Hay, but as soon as the Earl of Warwick perceived his sinester intents, he went against him with one and twenty ships, and most valiantly with an undaunted courage let off thirty pieces of Ordnance against the Denmark, following very courageously, insomuch that he made them almost recant, and turn Sail The Demarks on the other side behaved themselves bravely at the first encounter, and gave the English above threescore and ten shoots, which had been sufficient to have sunk some of our ships, but that they were placed so wisely, and craftily, that we had a great advantage of them, because we had the Wind withal on our side. And the Lord General had regulated the ships in such an equal way, that at the second discharge they were compelled to turn Sail and fly, but two of these Ships were taken; wherein there was found great store of Ammunition, and the rest escaped by flight.  
If we consider how Arminianism was diffused in the Church, and since the Parliament how many obstructions and pernicious obstacles have been laid to interrupt their assiduous proceed: all which if they be with mature deliberation seriously considered, we shall with facility and apparent and perspicuous demonstrations perceive the wonderful mercies of Almighty God towards us. For which we are bound in duty towards God to magnify his holy and omnipotent Name, fortheir is nothing more odious and detestable to God then ungratitude, for it is a wicked instrument, that oftentimes causeth God to divert and turn away his blessings to a Nation. Therefore above all things let us be sure to embrace gratitude, and offer it as an Oblation and auspicious Sacrifice to God, glorifying him for all these mercies, and withal so beseeching in our supplications, that he would preserve and defend the Parliament from the malignity of all ill-disposed people.  
The Parliament have since most discreetly, and judiciously Ordered, That a great charge of the State of the King's Ships should be forthwith taken. And withal by their appointment, the Navy at Sea is made wonderful strong. For there is one and fifty ships under the Earl of Warwick's Command, with five hundred pieces of Ordnance, and set out with such Ammunition, and provisions of Arms, as hath not been seen, and known the like for number, and strength sent out by any Prince in this Kingdom by force.  
The Charge whereof hath amounted to 300000 pounds which hath been raised out of the Bill for Tonnage and Poundage. And also the King hath received 100000 pound out of the benefit of the same Bill since May was twelve Months.  
The Earl of Stamford, the Lord Rutham, and Sir Arthur Haslerig were appointed by the Parliament to see the Militia put in execution in Leicestershire.  
The House of Commons Ordered also that there should be 10000 pound presently sent to Munster in Ireland, and 6000 pound to Dublin to pay the Soldiers.  
FINIS.