A REMONSTRANCE Of the present State of things in and about the City, and Parliament, since the King and Queen's departure to Hampton Court. Wherein is contained, 

1. The Examination of his Majesty's Attorney General by the House of Commons, about the Articles against the 6 Parliament men, with his Answer to every particular.  
2. How 2 boats laden with great saddles to be carried down to Kingston, were stayed, and those that should have transported them, examined by the Parliament.  
3. A letter of dangerous consequence, directed to Colonel Lunsford, and found scattered at Paul's,  
4. Seven Articles of high Treason against the said Colonel Lunsford.  
5. An Order of both Houses for the speedy Apprehension of the Lord Digby, and Colonel Lunsford, for raising arms at Kingston, to the great terror and affright of his Majesty's good subjects.  
6. The discovery of a Hellish gunpowder plot in Ireland, laid by the Papists, to blow up the Protestant Army, at their first Arrival: found out by Captain Morton, who with 200 of the Protestants, went into a suspected Vault, fetched out great store of powder, and took away much arms and munition.   Lastly, the advice sent from his Majesty's Commissioners, in Scotland, to both the Honourable Houses of Parliament, in England, january 15. 1642. for composing the present differences and distractions in this Kingdom. Likewise that Colonel Lunsford was taken at Sr. john Thorowgood's, at Bi●singbere, near Windsor. in the County of Berkshire.  
Published, this 18. of january. 1641.  
London Printed for john YYright.   

The examination of his Majesty's Attorney General by the House of Commons.  
1. WHether he contrived, framed or advised the Articles exhibited in the House of Lords, against the Lord Kimbleton, and Mr. Hollis, Sir Arthur Hasterig Mr. Pym, Mr. Hamden, and Mr. Stroud, or whether he knew or had heard who did contrive, frame, or advise the same. To which he answered, That he did none of these three, and if he was proved so to do, he would be contented to die for it.  
2. Whether he knew the truth of those Articles; To which he answered, That he knew nothing but what was said to him by his Master the King.  
3. Whether he will make them good when he shall be called thereto? To which he answered, He was no way able to make them good, further than his said Master should enable him.  
4. From whom he had received them, or by whose advice he did exhibit them. To which he answered, That from his Master's hands he received them: and by his command did exhibit them.  
5. What proof and testimony he had to maintain those Articles; To which he answered, To which he answered, That he received the Command from his Master, and had no other proof or testimony but such as his Master should enable him with, And being pressed to deal clearly, what testimony that was, He said he was of his Majesty's Council and therefore desired further time to consider what further answer to make.  
On Wednesd●y the 12 of january, upon the report of the great Hurly-Burly, raised are Kingston, by Colonel Lunsford, and the Lord George Digby, who with 300 Troopers, and divers other desperate and suspicious persons, appearing in arms much affrighted the Country People thereabout, and bred great fears in the City.  
There were warrants granted out to the Sergeant, to stay two Boats laden with great saddles, to be carried down to Kingston, and to bring them that transported them to be examined which was accordidgly performed.   

A Letter of Consequence, directed to Colonel Lunsford, scattered in S. Paul's, and since come to public view.  
Renowned Sir,  
We are generally joyful beyond expression, to hear of the Honour his Majesty hath been pleased to confer upon your so well deserving self, though we confess we are no less sorrowful for the unexpected commotion of that ungoverned Commonalty, which have been the occasion of suppressing your power,, and losing that Prerogative and place of honour of being Lieutenant of the Tower we make no question but the lustre of Knighthood which his Majesty hath been pleased to transplant since upon you, will be a means to strengthen your Authority, to the assisting of our poor Brethren there with you, of which we shall be vigilant to employ our furtherance in whatsoever you shall be pleased to put in practice for their relief; and establishing the supremacy of the church of Rome. Privacy will likewise be expedient, and a special care ought to be had in electing such as you may impose trust in; you know our enemies, therefore I need not specify them, as for our friends, we have a faulkon, and pepper is very dear to us (you understand me) you may draw together some forces of our friends, under pretence against us: make yourself as strong as you may, as for the charges we will be correspondent in defraying of them: if any scurrilous spirits should scandalise you, and endeavour to defame your person, with opprobious speeches, or a suspicion of some illegal intents, you may soon help that, for you are not without those on your side who are of sufficient ability to resist a mean power, as for what shall be wanting in you, shall be made good by our endeavours, and what you begin we will end.  
As for the present, we have been lately scattered by reason of a sudden approach of the Scots upon us, so that we lost some of our Officers, and some thousand soldiers. Captain Denis Carley died valorously, and Captain Thurlougking, with Lieutenant Matchet, whose names with us shall be eternised, who those rather to die valiantly in the defence of the Church of Rome, then to yield themselves prisoners to the Heretic Scots; I will cease to speak further of them, whom we daily lament: We are gathering up our scattered forces, and make no question but to be of ability to give them battle speedily, our eyes are upon you in behalf of our brethren, we know there is no want of valour, power, wisdom, assistance, or whatsoever may be available for the design in you or your friends: be valiant for the truth then: in so doing, you shall joy us, deliver our brethren, and prove yourself an everlasting, real, and constant friend to the Church of Rome.  
G. Sartwell, Redmond, your friends, E. T. W. S. M. O. join.   

Die Jovis 13. Januarii. 1641.  
WHereas information hath been given to the Parliament, that the Lord Digby (son to the Earl of Bristol) and Colonel Lunsford, with others, have gathered Troops of Horse, and have appeared in a warlike manner at Kingston upon Thames in the County of Surrey, (where the Magazine of Arms for that part of the County lies) to the terror and affright of his Majesty's good Subjects, and disturbance of the public weal of the Kingdom.  
It is this day ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament, that the Sheriffs of the several Counties of England and Wales, calling to their assistance the justices of the Peace, and the trained Bands of those several Counties (or so many of them as shall be necessary for the service) shall suppress all unlawful Assemblies gathered together to the disturbance of the public peace of the Kingdom in their several Counties respectivelye and that they take care to scour the said Counties, and all the Magazines in them.  
The manner how the Gunpowder Plot in Ireland was laid.  
THe Rebels in Ireland, for bringing their bloody and Hellish designs to perfection, had provided Shovels, Spades, pick●acks, and many other instruments for the said bloody design and about the number of 400. soldiers, and there with all spe● they set them to work, which was to undermin the ground for th● space of two miles, and laid there great store of Gunpowder and so by that means to blow up the aforenamed Lords in their marching over: this being done, the Rebels intended to march against the City of Dublin, and to destroy it by wildfire: b● they were prevented, and their hellish designs discovered by a miraculous means.  

The manner how this Plot was discovered.  
Colonel Morton marching before the protestant Army, and the two other Lords bringing on their forces with puissant courage, they being come within the space of six miles of Dublin, Colonel Morton feeling the ground quiver under his feet, i● seeming like dry ground, caused the Army to stand, and said, that he feared that there was treachery intended against them, be therefore immediately took one of their strongest pikes, and thrust it into the ground, to see whether it were hollow or not, the pike running in with such great force, and he laying no strength to it, immediately caused some of his soldiers to dig to see what Plot there was intended against them, and digging a yard deep, they espied a vault, and great store of Gunpowder, whereupon the aforesaid Colonel caused them to retreat bacl, fearing that they had come too far, but not knowing how to discover the same: unless that some man would venture his iife to go in: where presently a young man stepped forth, and spoke to them as followeth. Noble Captain, to do you and my Country good, I will venture my life to find out this hellish plot, than they let him down, who presently espied six men, they immediately questioning of him, he answered that he came from General Negle, chief General for Rebels, to help them in their good enterprise, who being thereabout the space of two days, they resolved that only one of them should tarry to bring this to pass, which was to give fire to the Gunpowder, for to blow up the Protestant Army, the rest should go forth, and retire bacl to the Rebels: therefore they concluded together to dra● cuts which of them should tarry, which as the Lord would have it, it fell to his lot: and they being gone, he seeing the place which they came out at, came presently to the said place, and opened the door, which was of wood, and covered with turf, in such a manner, that no man could perceive whether there were any door or not: and coming forth, he related to Captain Morton how it was. Who presently set a strong guard about the said vault, and then 2000 of the Protestants went in, and fetched all the powder out, and great store of Ammunition they have also taken.   

Advice sent from his Majesty's Commissioners in Scotland, to both Houses of Parliament, January 15. 1642.  
OUr Treaty concerning the Irish affairs, being so often interrupted by the emergent distractions, gives us occasion earnestly to desire your Lordships, and these Noble Gentlemen of the House of Commons; for to present to the Honourable Houses of Parliament.  
That we having taken into consideration, the manifold Obligations of the Kingdom of Scotland to our Native Gracious Sovereign, his person and Government, considered and multiplied to the great and resent favours bestowed by his Majesty on that Kingdom, at his last being there; and settling the troubles thereof; and considering the mutual interest of the Kingdoms, in the welfare and prosperrty of each other, acknowledged, and established in the late Treaty, and finding ourselves warranted and obliged by all means to labour to keep a right understanding betwixt the King's Majesty and his people, to confirm that Brotherly affection began betwixt the two Nations, to advance their Unity, by all such ways as may tend to the glory of God, and Peace of the Church and State of both Kingdoms, to tender thanks to the Parliament of England, for their assistance given to the Kingdom of Scotland, in settling the late troubles thereof wherein, next to the Providence of God, and the King's Majesty Justice and goodness they do acknowledge, themselves most beholding to the mediation, and Brotherly kindness of the Kingdom of England, and likewise to proffer our service for removing all jealousies and mistake which may arise betwixt the King's Majesty, and his Kingdom, and our best endeavours for the establishment of the affairs, and quiet of the same.  
We do therefore in name of the Parliament and Kingdom o● Scotland acknowledge ourselves, next to the providence of God, and in his Majesty's justice and goodness most beholding to the meditation and Brotherly kindness of the Kingdom of England in many respect, and Especially in Condescending to the King's Majesties down coming to Scotland in the midst of their great affairs whereof we have tasted the sweet and comfortable fruits, and do hearty wish the like happiness to this Kingdom▪  
And as we are hearty sorry to find our hopes thereof deferred, by the present distractions daily growing hear to greater height, And out of the sense thereof, have taken the boldness to send our humble and faithful advice to the Kings most Excellent Majesty for the remeding of the same, to the just satisfaction of his people; So out of our duty to his Majesty and to testify our brotherly affection to this Kingdom, and acquit ourselves of the trust imposed upon us.  
We do most earnestly beseech the Honourable Houses in the Depth of their wisdom, to think timously upon the fairest and fittest ways of Composing all present difference; To the glory of God, the good of the Church, and State of both Kingdoms, and to his Majesty's honour and Contentment wherein if our faithful endeavours may be any ways useful, we shall be most ready at all occasions to contribute the same.  
15 january 1642. ja. Primrose.   
FINIS.