A Great and Terrible FIGHT IN FRANCE, BETWEEN His Majesty's forces, and the Prince of Conde; with the total routing of General Seneterre, above 2000 slain upon the place, and Cardinal Mazarine forced to SEDAN.  
ALSO The cruel and bloody proceed of the Dutch against the English, the taking of the Parliaments Dove, and their resolution to tie all Englishmen to the mouth of their Canon, that will not fight against the Parliament.  
Likewise, The proceed of the Lord Craven in Holland, the uniting of the English, and the Agreement made between the King of Scots, and the Estates General.  
Novemb. 22. LONDON: Printed for George Horton, Anno Dom. 1652.   

A BLOODY FIGHT IN FRANCE.  
SIR,  
THe Lord Ambassador Boreel, hath had audience before the King's Majesty; where, in a very learned Oration, he declared to his Majesty, the joy and happiness his Lords and Masters the States of the Netherlands had conceived by his gracious Accord, and Royal Condescensions to the League Offensive and Defensive against poor England; but withal, complemented his Majesty into a Restitution of Depredations done by Sea. From this Audience he repaired to the little Queen now in the Palace Royal, where he stayed 3 hours in conference with her and the Lord Jermin, at which time, (it is said) they were agreed upon the Terms, for the States to admit her Sons shipping to a retreat into their Harbours upon all occasions. But that which most disturbeth the Court of France in their affairs, is, the fatal blow given by the Pr. of Conde to some of their forces abroad; the manner thus.  
The King having given Order to Marshal De Seneterre to go and conduct the Cardinal Mazarine back to the Court, the said Marshal was advanced with 2000 horse to Vitry, when the Cardinal being at Sedan, sent Monsieur L'Estrade the late Governor of Dunkirk, to march before him, and clear the passages, with 1200 men, and join with the said Marshal, while he, the Cardinal himself, followed after, he being then also on his way. But the Prince of Conde having notice of the place, and intended junction of these parties, commanded out his Lieutenant General the Prince of Tarante with 3000 horse, and 3 Regiments of Foot towards Vitry, to intercept (if possible) the designed union; but coming to Vitry, and finding them united, fell upon them, and gave them a total overthrow, the most of them being cut in pieces.  
Marshal De Seneterre himself is mortally wounded, and now dying in Vitry. Monsieur L'Estrade was killed upon the place, together with the Count of Grand Pre, besides other Officers and Soldiers to the number of two thousand flain: so that the Cardinal was glad to run for it to Sedan, where he must stay till he be relieved with new supplies for his conduct. This is an ill Omen for him, that being to re-enter France, he should thus stumble at the threshold; and it hath given such an alarm at Court, that Orders are issued out for a re-inforcement of Turein's Army, which will be well recruited by the three thousand horse and one thousand foot, that are coming to him out of Normandy, from the Duke of Longueville, besides such forces as are hereabouts, and those in Picardy, that are ordered to hasten to him. This day there hath been a full Assembly of the Parliament, who have sat all day, and are not yet risen. The Court party drive hard, and its thought will carry it, upon this provoking news, for declaring the Prince of Conde Traitor, and rasing all his hostels, houses, and Castles. It is now said, Charles Stuart would for Holland, were he supplied with moneys for the journey; and a rumour goes, as if he had a design for Ireland, or Scotland. But his party here often have made many the like reckon to no purpose.  
Paris, Novemb. 13. stilo novo. 1652.   

A Letter from Rotterdam, Dated Novemb. 9 stil. nov. 1652.  
SIR,  
THe business about De Wits Captains is not yet at an end; for they are still kept in prison, as Renegadoes and Runaways at the late Engagement with the English. Perhaps they may at the last be let go upon promise of better behaviour, especially when the new Council of War is established, which must sail along with them at sea, and snap them off, if they carry not themselves stoutly. This is a miserable argument of the valour of their Captains, when if they show any hereafter, it will be said they were valiant for fear of the Halter. De Wit himself we hear is now fallen sick, I know not whether it be of his Employment. But Trump is like to become the Man of men again, and his last Summer's misdemeanours, and the accusations drawn up against him shall be buried in Oblivion. Having received Orders from the States to hasten out with the Fleet, he is gone himself to Helversluys to them, to set forward the Expedition.   

Another Letter from Holland.  
SIR,  
THe States of Holland proceed vigorously for the carrying on of the work in hand, and divers of those shaded Cavaliers whom the world thought worthy of nothing but exilement, begin to be looked upon according to their worth and known gallantry: The Lord Craven hath admitted divers Gentlemen into places of high trust and command, and several other Regiments have their chief dependence upon the English; who swell with nothing more at present, then full bowls to the health of their distressed master, this is a symptom of a sad spring, which we may justly fear to prevent, though not to encounter. The King of France in a Majestical crack, hath promised to assist them with 60 sail, towards the carrying on of their conceived hopes; but you may better trust his forces at sea, then at land; for though the French are fiery coursers upon dry ground, yet Naval discipline quickly dasheth their tilt yard passions: but to deal plainly and ingeniously, the Lords are much heightened at the general peace between the King and his subjects, and attribute that great work (under God) to the King of Scots, unto whom, many say, they are much obliged, for his great pains he hath taken in the healing of those sad breaches between the King and his people; which Christian office, say they, hath gained him at Court the title of Magnae Brittaniae & Hiberniae Rex fidei Defensor, pericli Dissipator Gallici, pacisque Compositor Generallissimae; that is, defender of the faith of Great Britain and Ireland, Dispercer of the dangers of France, and Composer of the general peace.  
His valiant brother James (we hear) is in great favour, and is cried up for the most accomplished Gentleman, both in arms and courtesy, that graces the French court: His presence is much desired both in City and Country, but especially in the Army, where he hath the general respect even from the greatest Commander to the private soldier; he hath a great influence upon the people, by reason of his civil carriage towards them, and so absolute is his power over the Soldiery, who bear so great affection, that in obedience to his Command, they will accord to any thing that be proposeth. We hear that the Duke of Lorraine in a solemn protestation, h●t● tendered both himself and Army, for the playing of the Scots King's Game; but I shall wave the truth of this, until that great Discoverer, the little Eye witness, doth make it more manifest. In the mean time I conceive it to be only a Rant, although the Royal party give out, hat the Articles of Amity are sealed; which carries as much credulity as the States new levy here of 30000 men and 5000 gallant Martialists selected forth to man the Navy. The Spanish Army are marching to take up their Winter-quarters in Flanders, and it is said the Prince of Conde hastens after with what possible speed he can, as not able to make good his ground against the King's forces, who are as numerous as valiant: Gen. Thurene, and the (pretended) Duke of York, we hear, pursues him with 9000 Horse and Foot, so that of necessity, he is like to quit France till the next Spring, and then peradventure he may receive the reward of Justice, and all his arrears together.  
The States great Fleet here is launching forth, and the Lords for encouragement of the Seamen, have paid them off all their arrears, so that there is a general concurrence of the Mariners to be in action, as many say; but I believe in God.  
Bril, Novemb. 10 stilo novo, 1652.   

Lêgorn October 8.  
I informed you of the cruelty that the Dutch exercised against every one of us in particular, but God hath been pleased intender mercy since our surprisal, to remember us, and disappoint the purposes of our adversaries, who under pretence of landing us at Genoa, steered their course for Messina, where they might be well assured we should be deprived of any means of returning home; but meeting with our English men of war, after a great fight took one and some prisoners, whom they daily solicit to take up arms against their country; which if they refuse to do, they are threatened to be made to stand to the guns in fight. There have been several means used for their inlargment, but nothing would prevail. An exchange of some of them for some of the Dutch in England, might perhaps be a means for their relaxation; for their condition is as sad as may be. Neither is there any permission given by the Dutch. whereby they may be relieved with  and other necessaries, which they are destitute of.  
Here are 15 Dutch ships that would ply up and down towards the straits mouth, but they are employed in blocking up the ships that lie under the Castle of Portolongon, where they intent to fire, (if they can) the English Admiral; and have to that end made a fireship of the Dove, which they took from us.   
FINIS.