THE LAST PROPOSITIONS PROPOSED Betwixt the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the Commissioners, and two learned Divines of the Church of ENGLAND.  
Wherein is set forth, His Majesties Resolution, concerning Church-Government, with His Objections against the Directory, and His Desires therein. And the proceedings of the English Ministers thereupon.  
ALSO, several remarkable Passages from the Court at Holmby, and from the Northern Parts.  
Published by Authority, March. 4.  
LONDON: Printed Anno Domini, 1647. 1646   

A true RELATION OF The proceedings of the Kings Majesty at Holmby, in his late Conferences with the Commissioners.  
SIR,  
SInec my last, of the 23. of February, there hath been a long dispute, between the Kings most excellent Majesty, and the right honourable, the Commissioners of both kingdoms, divers particulars( in the behalf of both Nations) being propounded to his Majesty, for the confirming of what hath been done by the Parliaments of both Kingdoms for the preservation and safety, of all his majesties realms and Dominions: in which Conference, all possible means were used, for the gaining of his Majesties royal assent, to sign the Propositions, and take the Covenant; but nothing could avail, for the King argued very stiffly against them both, pleading much for Episcopacy, and the ancient form of Church-Government in the kingdom, replying as formerly, that his Conscience could not adhere to the Directory, neither could he give his assent, for the abolishing of the Book of Common-prayer, making many objections against the Government of the Church, now established within the kingdom of England.  
nevertheless,( the two reverend Divines) Mr, Marshall, and Mr. caril, doth use their utmost endeavours to persuade his majesty, and to make apparent, by the most Sacred Word, divers scruples objected by his majesty, concerning the Directory, and form of Worship now set up within this Kingdom; yet no ways can prevail with his majesty for the perfecting of that happy Work, that all true subiects desire to hear of.  
But his majesty hath again made Reply and Answer to them, declaring, that until such time, that some of the Bishops and Doctors, which he formerly desired, were sent unto him, he could not be satisfied in Conscience, and therefore desired, that they might be hastened down with all expediency.  
His majesty in his vacant houres remaines very pleasant, often desiring some familiar discourse with his Nobles and peers now attending his royal Person, which( indeed) they have.  
It is said, the King desires to remove His Court more Southward, and to come somewhat nearer London.  
Here is great resort of people, but none admitted to the presence of the King, order being given, that none shal presume to come near the Court, but such that are employed by the Authority of both houses of Parliament, for the safeguard of his majesties royal person.  
Thus having no more( at present) to intimate unto you, I remain  
Your affectionate friend, W.G. H●lmby Feb. 25.  
A Copy of another Letter from the North, concerning the proceedings in those parts.  
SIR,  
NOt long since, mayor general Middleton fel upon a party of the Kilkettonians as they were ranging the Country, killed many of them, and took divers prisoners, and some sew dayes after that, he fell upon two or three Garrisons, which were kept by the Irish Rebels, stormed them, and put many to the sword.  
Kilkett ▪ is supposed to be about four thousand strong, his army consisting of one thousand Horse, and three thousand Foot, most of them completely armed, and very expert Souldiers; yet somewhat timorous of spirit, and fearful of maintaining the Holds, now in their possession: for, by a Messenger from those parts, it is declared unto us, that the Irish have deserted several Garrisons, and have drawn up their whole Body towards the high Mountaines, fortifying, and planting their Ordnance, upon several convenient Hills, cutting off several passages, and making great preparations of war, yet( itis verily believed) to little purpose; for Lieutenant general David Lesley, lets no opportunity slip, for the putting an end and period to the distractions of that kingdom, having declared himself very nobly & gallantly to the new modeled army for the expediting of that design, by encouraging the soldiery, who have expressed themselves freely and resolutely to their general; saying, they will live and die with him, and hazard both life & limbs against the public enemy of both kingdoms. Thus( in brief) have I given you, an exact relation, of the Occurrences of Scotland, remaining  
Your affectionate Friend, W. Bodel. Barwick Feb. 22. 1646.  
By the last letters from Holmby, it is intimated unto us, that there is great hopes of the earl of Pembrokes recovery, and that( ere long) it is hoped, he will be abroad again; And saith one of the letters, during the extreme weakness of his Lordship, the Kings Majesty were very sad, and heavy: the whole Court in general, were much perplexed, and thousands of relenting hearts throughout the whole kingdom; for such was the gallant deportment of this renowned Patriot to his King and Country, in the faithful performance of all Offices, both in State and Common-wealth, committed to his trust and charge, that his very name were high esteemed of, throughout the whole Commonalty of England. Therefore, God grant, that Englands faire Garden, may still be adorned & decked with such-like pleasant Flowers, that so the beauty and renown thereof, may transcend to the vast Parts of the Earth.