A GREAT And Bloody Fight IN SHROPSHIRE: Shrowden surprised by a Troop of horse for the KING. And the Fight with Coll: Mackworth.  
THE Number of the Lord Byron's Army, and their Randezvouz at Brees-Heath.  
Prince Charles his Instructions, with Sir Marmaduke Langdales' Letter to the Lord Byron: The Lord Byron's Declaration to the Kingdom, and his Resolutions. WITH His Lordship's Speech in the Head of his Army at Brees-Heath.  
London Printed for A. H. near Pie-corner, 1648.   

A Great and bloody fight in Shropshire, Shrowden surprised by a Troop of Horse for the KING.  
SIR,  
WHen Poyer was reduced in South-Wales, some thought all was settled in these parts, and that principality, but it seems not so now, for there is a new breaking out, and the Cavaliers very bold and resolute, The Lord Byron hath Listed a complete Regiament of Horse, and hath Declared for the King, I have sent you his Declaration, here enclosed, The particulars of this new rising are thus.  
The Lord Byron received Instructions from Sir Marmaduke Langdale, which he saith he had Order from His Highness' Prince Charles for. The reason of them was certified in a letter from Sir Marmaduke Langdale to the Lord Byron, That His Highness' Prince Charles wondered that his Lordship was so backward, and had already lost so many opportunities, that he expected formerly that he should have drawn forth his Regiament to have relieved Pembroke, or seized Chester, or some other considerable hold. But that seeing what is passed cannot be recalled, he would have the Lord Byron to take the advantage of Crumwells' going northward and rise and possess himself of what places of strength he can, and use his utmost power to draw bacl the Forces with Crumwell, assuring his Lordship that there shall be assistance come from the North to join with him, by the way of Lancashire: And that Instructions are given to the Earl of Derby whereby there is assurance given, that the King's party will rise there under his command upon the first opportunity, which he hopes will be suddenly, hereupon the Lord Byron had several meetings with his Officers, and at last completed his Regiament of Horse, And appointed a Randezvouze at Breese-Heath, one Troop of Horse was appointed by his Lordship to march to the City of Shrewsbury, and secure it for His Majesty; And accordingly a very gallant Troop marched thither ward which gave an Alarm to Col. Mackworth the Governor of Salop for the Parliament, who prepared to oppose them, but before he could be ready, the Cavaliers were entered Shrewsbury and cried out. For the King and the Lord Byron.  
But they were opposed by Captain Allen, from Colonel Mackworth, and forced out of the Town again, divers being killed and wounded on both sides, and some taken prisoners:  
At this opposition which they found, they being forced to discert that attempt, They marched to the Lord Byron, who was then at Breese-Heath, at his Randezvouze. There were of Col. Mackworthes party some slain, and Capt. Allen much wounded, a very honest gallant man, for whom there is much sorrow. The Lord Byron upon the coming of this Troop to him at Breese-Heath, hearing what was done, is marched with about 500 Horse into Wales, what his Lordship intends is not known at present, but it is believed he will march towards Carnarven, though some think he will attempt the taking of Chester, but of that I shall give you a further account by the next. The well-affected to the Parliament (hereabouts) are in a great fear of these Cavaliers, not knowing what they may suffer. But this Troop that came towards this City hath so roused us, that I believe the Inhabitants will be more watchful, We have taken the Lady Haris, and divers other prisoners, who had an hand in this business. This to communicate at present, I pray you accept it from  
Your Servant, Robert Jones. Shrewsbury this 6th of August 1648.   

The substance of the Lord Byron's Declaration.  
THat whereas his Highness' Prince Charles, declared unto Coll. Poyer, Coll. Powel, and others, by Letters under his highness' hand and seal: Thus, Viz. We have seen your Declaration, and received your letter, and are extremely satisfied with the many expressions we find in them, of your great zeal and affection to the King our Royal Father, and to us: We have much reason to be assured of the loyalty and integrity of your intentions, when we consider the prosent conjunctures and seasonableness of your appearing in Arms, and declaring yourselves for his Majesty at this time, when the concurrence of others with you in the same good design, may give us more than an ordinary hope of good success, and that you and they may be a mutual support and assistance to each other. The Answers we have herewith sent to your Propositions will we hope let you see how ready we are to embrace all things, that may give you encouragement to proceed cheerfully and constantly in this cause, and the modesty you have used therein shall invite us to lay hold of all occasions, to oblige persons that engage themselves in so great an undertaking, with such reasonable demands for themselves. And we assure you, that we shall be careful, to supply and assist you in all things to the uttermost of our power. And if it please God to bless us with success, we shall endeavour by all real effects of kindness to let you see how truly sensible we are of your merit, and of the obligation we acknowledge to have to you.  
And notwithstanding their endeavours herein, yet by a party of the Sectaries Army, they have been diverted, and their Forces overpowred; That all such who will come and join with him, shall be received, and listed for the rescuing of his Majesty, from imprisonment under the Sectaries, and that his Majesty may be brought to London, and enjoy his just honours, freedoms, and Rights, the Parliament be free, and the Kingdoms settled in peace; And that for this purpose the Scots forces are come into England, under command of Duke Hambleton, with whom he will join for the ends aforesaid.  
BYRON.   

INSTRUCTIONS Given to the Lord BYRON.  
THat his Lordship complete his Regiament of Horse with all speed, to be full in every Troop.  
That his Lordship have speedily a randezvous of his horse, & settle the Troops  
That his Lordship use his endeavour for the surprisal of the City of Salop, for the King's Majesty.  
That his Lordship put in a sufficient strength of Foot into Shrewsbury, to keep it for his Majesty, and make the works substantial, and good.  
That his Lordship take advice herein with the Gentlemen appointed for management of the business of the four Assotiated Counties,  
That his Lordship keep correspondency with Sir Marmaduke Langdale, and use all means to make a conjunction so soon as may be.  
That his Lordship order the moneys according to his Lordship's former instructions, and make fair and specious pretences to the Country.   

The Lord Byron's Speech in the Head of his Forces at Breese-heath in Shropshire.  
Gentlemen and Fellow Soldiers.  
I Thank you for your so cheerful and ready coming to me, and I desire you be courageous, the cause we have in hand, and are to maintain, is for God, and King Charles, a free Parliament, and the peace of his Majesties three Kingdoms, you have the Scots on your side, and the City of London, with all the well-affected in England; yea, and the Irish also join with you in opposing his Majesty's Enemies, who have nothing left them but an Army of Sectaries for their support; And I shall not only lead you on, but stay by you to bring you off, upon any incagement against our and the King's Enemies.  
FINIS.