A GREAT VICTORY OBTAINED By Colonel NORTON and his horse, and Colonel Jones and his foot, against Colonel Rayden, from Basin house, near Walneborough Mill, within half a mile of Odium; where were taken prisoners Ssrjeant Major Langley, a Mercer in Pater-noster-row, that went to Basin, also his escape. Captain Rawlet that was a Scrivener at Holbern bridge. Lieutenant Rawlet at Holborn Cunduit. Lieutenant Ivory a Citizen of London. Ensign Lucas a silk dier in the Old baly. Ensign Corum, a Papist of Winchester. Robinson a Chirurgeon to the Marquis of Winchester, a Papist. Taken besides, 3 Gentlemen of Arms 3 Sergeants, 3 Drummers, 5 Drums, 75 Common men, 100 Arms, some horse, 4 were slain. 10 of our men which were prisoners in Basin house escaped. Certified by Gentlemen that were engaged in the service. Published according to Order. LONDON Printed by Andrew Coe, Anno Domini, 1644. A VJCTORY Obtained by Colonel Norton, and Colonel jones. ON Saturday the first of June Colonel Nortons' Watch of horse faced Basin house, whereupon, as it was certified by prisoners since taken, Col. Royden a decayed Merchant of London, who lived at clarken well, and went to Basin to recrute, being the Governor of that Garrison, with the Lord Marquis of Winchester a known papists called a Council of War: in Basin house, by which Council of War it was thus agreed: 1 THat Forces should be drawn out, and sent forth to fall upon Colonel Norton, and Colonel Jones their quarters at Odyam. 2 That they should give no quarter, but put all to the sword. 3 That two men should go along with them, one with a dark Lantern, and the other with Torches to fire the Town of Odyam. 6 That they should have all the plunder of the Town for the same. 5 That they should have each man five shillings before the march. By these and other proceed of the Enemy, we may easily see the danger of their cruel and bloody counsels. And accordingly they drew out all their horse, and most part of their Foot, which was able to march; about eleven of the clock at night, none being left in the house only those which were upon the guard: or notable to march by reason of sickness. About two of the clock on Sunday morning, a gentleman of Colonel Nortons' Troop being Centrie, hailed them at Walnbrough Mill, being about half a mile from Odiam, who giving an Alarm to the Town, the Watch of horse drew out, who faced them and fought with them in the lane, a little above the Mill. They being forced to retreat with the loss of one man only, who died valiantly: afterwards the enemy fell upon the foot in their guards, who were all ready to give them an answer, and accordingly defended themselves very valiantly. Colonel Norton in all this losing no time had by this got most part of his horse ready, and drew them into the field: leaving the rest for the Town, and marching close to the enemy very furiously: fell upon them with great valour: which caused the enemy presently to retreat, and upon their retreat were taken as followeth. Major Langley, sometimes a Mercer in Pater Noster Row, was taken prisoner, wounded, but being in poor habit, more like a Tinker then a Gentleman, was let go again. Captain Rowlet a Scrivener at Holborn bridge also is taken, and Lieutenant Rowlet his brother against Holborn Conduit in London. Lieutenant Ivory sometimes a Citizen of London. Ensign Lucas, a silk Dier in the old Bailie. Ancient Coram, son of one Coram a papist in Winchester. William Robinson a Papist, Surgeon to the Lord marquis of Winchester. 3 Sergeants. 5 Drums and 3 Drummers. 3 Gentlemen of the Arms. 1 Sutler to the Army 75 common Soldiers, whereof some of them are such as have formerly ran from the Parliament service: and are likely to receive their just reward. There were also taken a 100 foot Arms, besides horse and Arms: every man keeping what horse he took himself. 4 found dead upon the place, many wounded some very dangerously. We lost on our side only one man, and about 7 or 8 shot, which was all the loss we had, one being a Lieutenant of those were hurt of our men. The Enemy's word was Honour, Ours, GOD for us. They that are taken prisoners report, that they were encouraged to come forth of Basin house against Colonel Nortons' forces; to take from them their buff Coats and new shillings, which Colonel Norton had newly paid their men, but they were disappointed of their hopes; we shown them shalfe Crowns as well as shillings: after they were taken prisoners. About 4 of the clock in the afternoon Colonel Nortons' horse marched again up to Basin house, and 4 of his Trumpeters sounded first a challenge, and afterwards two or three Levets flourishing before the enemy, but the enemy appeared not. The same night 10 of our men, which they had formerly taken prisoners, and used most barbarously, & stripped naked to their very shirts from their backs, having an hop-bag in their prison, with the same made means by cutting into slips to lengthen it: to let them down: made an escape and came to our forces to Odyam, one of them being a Kentish Corporall, and most of the rest were taken when Sir William Waller was before Basin, who tell us that there is but 7 of our men prisoners in Basin left, From Odyam's Colonel Norton sent his prisoners to Southampton, from thence to be sent up to London, whither in few days they will be brought, If God permit. This is such a shake to the Garrison at Basin house, that it is believed there are scarce so many more in Basin house to keep the Garrison. By this time if the ●urrey and Sussex Forces be come up to colonel Norton: Basin is besieged. FJNJS.