HIS Majesty's Demands to Colonel HAMMOND. Delivered in the Presence-Chamber, upon the discovery of another great Design, for the conveying of His Majesty's person from Carisbrook Castle. With Colonel Hammonds Answer thereunto. Also, the Oath of Secrecy taken by the Seamen of the revolted Ships, concerning the King, and the dispersing of them and their pretended Vice-admiral, on the Irish Seas. Together, with the taking of Tinby Castle in Southwales, by Colonel Horton; with all the Ordnance, Arms and Ammunition; and the further proceed of Colonel Poy●r at Pembroke Castle thereupon. June 8th LONDON. Printed by I. C. for R. W. 1648 A LETTER FROM THE Isle of WIGHT. CONTAINING, His Majesty's Speech to Colonel HAMMOND, upon the discovery of the great design for conveying His person from Carisbrook Castle. Honoured Sir, SInce my last unto you, we have received further intelligence from our two Frigates at Sea, that the 5 ships which which lately revolted from the obedience and authority of Parliament, had a great design against this Island, and for the better success and accomplishing thereof, had tendered an Oath of Secrecy to all therein; which was to this effect, That they would live and die together, in prosecution of their Design, for the restoring of King Charles to his just Rights and Authorities, and for the aid and assistance of all those now in Arms for the King in several Counties within the Realm of England, etc. The greatest S●ickler in this business, was one William Lendall, a Seamen formerly a Boastons Mate, but now Vice-admiral, of the Rebellious and Revolted party at Sea, And for the be●ter carrying on of this D●signe, they hoisted sail, with a Resolution, to cast Anchor before this Island, not knowing that their former confi●eracie were discovered, for the conveying of His Majesty from this Castle (the further particulars whereof, I have here enclosed) But it pleased God, that when they were sailing upon the Nepture streams, & within 4. or 5. Leagues of this Island, there arose a great Tempest, and violent storm, insomuch, that they were not able to sleere towards any Harbour for shelters, but were left to the mercy of the furious B●llowes, and at the last drove upon the Irish Coast: We do not hear of any of their Ships that are Shipped wracked, but it is believed, this will be both a convection and conversion, to their arrogant and selfe-aiming ends. It is supposed, that there was a strong confederacy betwixt them, and divers of the Inhabitants of this Island; as also, by some who were entrusted about His Majesty, as appears by their late D●signe for the conveying of His Majesty ●gom hence, who most subtly and politicly had aread with 3. Soldiers for 300 l. to be Actors in this Design, who had applied Aquafortis to the Bars of one of the windows, where his Majesty should have been let down; the very time for effecting hereof, was within half an hour of that instant, in which it was to be accomplished, and although the design had been many days on foot, yet it was not discovered, till those which were by appointment to receive His Majesty at his coming down out of the Window, were attending upon that Office: In which instant of time, one of the Soldiers which was privy to the Design, revealed the whole matter to Col. Hammond, who immediately went up unto His Majesty, and doing his obedience to him, went unto the Window, and viewing the Barr●s, shaked his head: His Majesty being but a small distance from him, came unto him, and said, How now Hammond, what is the matter, what would you have? to which Col. Hammond replied, May it please your Majesty, I am come to take my leave of you, for I hear you are going away; His Majesty hearing the said expressions, returned no Answer, but went away, and took no further notice thereof. We have had some small insurrections and rise, about Newport, and other places; but now all is quieted, and the Island in a peaceable condition. Carisbrooke this 3. of June 1648. Sir, I am your assured friend, I. L. The Copy of a Letter from the North, relating the condition of our forces in those parts, and their intentions to give battle to Sir Marmaduke Langdale. SIR, I am commanded to acquaint you with the chief heads of business with us, and of our sudden advance towards the Enemy. Now in the first place be pleased to take notice, that Colonel Lambert and Colonel Harrisons Brigade of horse will be united about the sixth of June, with some other forces that Colonel Harrison is appointed to command, which when they are all united together, it is confidently assured, they will amount to 4000 foot and horse, or thereabouts, and then we conceive Major General Lambert with the whole Body, will march towards Langdale, who at this present is in Westmoreland; where he plundereth and pillageth the poor Country people, not making any distinction betwixt Royalists or roundheads, but all is fish that comes to net; he hath 16 troops of horse and two thousand foot: It is also reported, that he hath taken a house in that county, which the Committee had made the chief Magazine for those parts, wherein were 4000 arms and much powder. Divers gentlemen and others of that County generally rise with them, yet neither Officers nor soldiers, blessed be God for it, are any whit daunted at it; but are fully resolved by the assistance of almighty God, to go through stitch with the work. Likewise, we hear for certain, that the Scots will be in with Langdale about the midst of June at the farthest, unless it pleafe God to strengthen the hearts of our soldiery and make them instrumental in giving him a sudden defeat before their forces are united. Sir, this is all you can expect for the present, from your assured friend J. W. The Copy of a Letter from Southwales. SIr, Since Lieutenant General Cromwel's withdrawing off from Pembroke, and tindal in Southwales, Colonel Horton followed the work very close, and hath been exceeding diligent and careful, for performance of the trust reposed in him; He hath sent them several Antidotes for preservation of their health, and hath been an instrumental means to purge their sottish and frenzy brains, from too much drowsiness, by his often Alarms; insomuch, that they now become very tame and gentle, and are fallen into the hands of the besiegers, and submitted to their mercy. For by a Messenger from those parts, we have received Intelligence, that Colonel Horton h●th possessed himself of the Castle of Tinby, together with all the Arms and Ammunition, and about 570. Prisoners, besides Colonel powel and divivers o●her Officers of note; which is said to be, by reason of the great discontents of the Soldiery within the Castle. The Siege continues still at Pembroke, and Coll. Poyer holds out, and will upon no terms surrender; but it is said he gins to incline towards a Treaty, and its thought he will hearken to Conditions very suddenly, for the surrender thereof. We hear Major General Langhorne is joined with Sir Marmaduke Langdale in the North, but not much esteemed of by that Party; and it's said, that Langdale will not repose trust in him. It is further said, that Colonel Horton, hath taken 14. Pieces of Ordnance in Tinby Castle, 1500 Arms, and great store of powder and bullet, which doth much abate the pride of the most insolent spirits in those parts, Sir by my next, you shall hear further from Gloucester, 5 Junii, 1648. Your assured Friend, G. H. Jmprimatur, Junii 6. Gil: Mabbot. FINIS.