A GREAT AND Bloody Fight at Sea, BETWEEN The Parliaments Fleet, and the Prince's Navy, on Thursday last, near the Coast of Plymouth; the great James, the Royal Fame, and five other ships taken, together with one hundred and fifty pieces of Ordnance, five hundred Captains and Mariners, and great store of powder match, and bullet; As also, the full particulars of the said Fight, the manner of their boarding each other, and the number killed and wounded on both sides. Likewise, prince Maurice his Letter to the prince of Wales, concerning the Navy, and prince Charles his Resolution. With a Letter to be sent from the parliament of England to the Ambassadors of foreign princes, touching His Highness.  
May 9th   depictiion of battle between the Parliament's fleet and the Prince's navy 
London, printed for G. Wharton, Anno Dom. 1649   

Another great FIGHT AT SEA Between the Parliaments Navy, and the Prince's Fleet, The great ship called the James taken, and many others, with above one hundred and fifty pieces of Ordnance.  
Right Honoured,  
THe Prince's Fleet being divided into three Squadrons, Captain Moulton took Time by the foretop, and embraced an opportunity to dispute the Western point with a Squadron of the said ships, commanded by Prince Maurice, the manner thus, viz.  
The said Capt. Moulten Vice-Admiral of the Irith Seas for the Parliament of England, having received certain intelligence of the present motion of the afore said Squadron, immediately hoisted sail, and with the Leopard, and five more ships hastened towards them, who coming within two leagues one of the other, both parties hung forth their colours opened the Port holes, and when they came within musket shot, several great volleys were exchanged, and a hot conflict bogan, which continued for the space of an hour, the fight being disputed with great gallantry on both sides; but the Priuces having not long before their engagement, possessed themselves of rich Prizes, invited our Mariners to a bold attempt; insomuch, that the Leopard boarded the James, but were the first and second time repulsed and beaten off, by reason of the enemies small shot which flew so violently from the Mortar pieces above Decks; but the third time, they assailed so far, that after a short dispute with their half pikes, and other weapons, they forced the enemy under Decks, where the Captain of the said ship desired a parley, otherwise they were resolved to sink the ship, and sacrifice their lives in the merciless Seas; which being granted, they desired quarter, and freely resigned themselves up to the mercy of Parliament. During which conflict between the Leopard and the James, the rest of the ships were not idle, each party striving for victory, but so soon as they perceived that the James was taken, immediately hung forth a white flag, and sounded a parley, which being likewise granted, they also bequeathed themselves to the mercy of Parliament: so that with the loss of about 50 men, they possessed themselves of the whole Squadron, being seven in number, wherein was above 150 pieces of Ordnance, and about 500 Mariners, with great store of provision, ammunition, march and bullet, with other rich prizes which they had taken at Sea. These ships are now all brought into this Harbour, and the Captains, and others, committed to safe custody. Many of the Prince's men are sore wounded, so are divers of ours; but in the engagement they lost above 100 men. Prince Maurice escaped narrowly, but by the swift sailing of the Charles got safe to the Isle of Scilley; from whence he wrote a Letter to the prince of Wales, intimating, That if speedy supplies of men, money, and shipping be not sent unto him, the Royal Game will be soon lost at Sea.  

Plymouth 5 May, 1649.  
By an Express from the Hague in Holland, May 2. it is advertized, That Prince Charles hath absolutely declared against the high Demands of the Kingdom or Scotland, resolving to expedito a Message and Declaration to his Subjects of that Nation, for the clearing of all misunderstandings and false suggestions, and to intimate upon what terms and conditions he is willing to unite and comply with them; but the Results of his Council are very dangerous to the well-being peace and tranquillity of a free people, and their daily buzzings into his attentive ears, will suddenly (its feared) corrupt and putrify his Princely head, which if effuall, great are the troubles that He is to undergo. And the chief motive which inciteth us unto this conjecturation is, by reason that His Highness hath given his final non-complying answer to the Scommissioners, and that he intends suddenly for Ireland, and to be convoyed by the Dutch Admiral.  
Honoured Sir, 
 PRince Charles, the declared King of Scotland, hath given audience to the Scots Commissioners, and upon the representing of their Message (in the name of the whole Kirk and Kingdom of Scotland) after mature deliberation thereon, his Highness risen out of the Chair of State, and made this ensuing Speech, at the Council Table, in the presence of many English Peers.  

My Lords,  
SEeing that the Kirk and Kingdom of Scotland, have acknowledged Us to be their true and lawful King, according to Birthright and Succession, We shall therefore endeavour to discharge the trust reposed in Us, with all faithfulness and integrity, and in order thereunto, shall leave no means un●t●mpted for the satisfying of all Interests but speedily declare Our gracious will and pleasure, in giving such Directions and Orders for the peace and Government of that Kingdom, which shall prove satisfactory, to all Our loyal Subjects, within the Territories thereof.   
But notwithstanding all these affable and declaratory expressions, his Highness seems to be very averse in his condescensions to treat with them privately; but by the advice of his Council, hath expressly declared, That he will not treat upon matters concerning that Kingdom, but in the presence of some of his Counsellors.  
And his Highness doth more and more adhere to the Earl of Montrosse, but yet with so much policy and art, that upon discourse with the Earl of Lanerick (who is now called by the name of D●ke ●●…mbleton) he so far complemented with him, that he protested to adhere to his Majesty in all Commands, I will try that says Prince Charles, the Scots King, within three or four days; and some three days after the Prince got them both private, taxed the Duke with his promise, and thereupon commanded him to shake hands, and be friends with Montrosse. The Duke replied, that the difference was great between them, and so vast, that it required many day's debate: but upon the Princes further pressing of it, they shaked hands, protesting to unite really in affection.  
The Scots Commissioners are not satisfied with the Demurs at Court, but have some addresses to the States, to move the King in their behalf to hearken to them, and condescend to what is propounded for the peace and settlement of his Kingdom. For the faciliating whereof, the States have tendered a Representation to his Highness, inciting him to a reconciliation, a perfect union, and seriously to weigh and consider of what they offer to him.  
Whereupon the Prince resolved, that the substance of their Desires should be drawn up into form, and in reference to a paper which he had formerly received from the Commissioners, communicated the same to the Estates, to the end, they might clearly discern and be sensible of what high things they demanded of him, which being urged by them to the Scots commissioner, they denied the tender of any such paper: However, the Prince hath declared a great willingness to a concurrence with his Subjects of Scotland, and saith, that he is resolved to give his condescension to such things, that may tend to his honour and safety, and the liberty and freedom of his people; but the Royal Courtiers dissuade him, from signing to any thing, but that which may advance their own design and interest.   

Hague 4 May, 1649.  
May 8. By an Express from the North it is advertized, that the Gourdens, Oglebies, and middleton's are gathered to a great head, and have great Bodies togegether; and whereas formerly they did intent a parley now they reject and cast all aside they begun or intended with Lesley, they are grown to such a height, that Lesley is enforced to withdraw his number of forces in any measure not able to engage with theirs.  
The parliament of England have ordered that a letter be forthwith drawn up, to be sent to the several and respective Ambassadors and Agents from foreign States, signifying, That they are resolved to seize on all ships whatsoever, belonging to any King or State that have prince Charles his Commission, or shall be designed against the Commonwealth or England, and in order thereunto, are drawing up an Act for the s●me purpose, which may prove instrumental for 〈◊〉 preventing of foreign Engagements against this Nation.   
FINIS.