The late victorious PROCEED OF Sir Thomas Fairfax Against the Enemy in the West. The Lord Hopton routed, dispersed and fled; seven piece of Ordnance taken, and many Prisoners. The Earl of Berkeshire, the Lord Culpeper, the Lord Capell, Sir Edward Hid, Sir Thomas Fanshaw, and divers fled to the Sea, and shipped with the PRINCE. A Ship with the Enemy's best Horses sunk, Hoptons' train of Ammunition taken, and forty Oxen. Sir john Greenvill routed, with the taking of Saltash, Temple, and divers other Forts and places of strength of the Enemies: With a List of all the Particulars. These Letters, with the Report of Mr. W. Curtis from the Army made to the House of Commons, are examined and appointed to the printed according to Order. London, printed for Matthew Walbancke, 9 March 1645. SIR THOMAS FAIRFAX, HIS Victorious Proceed against the Enemy in the West. SIR: SInce our coming to Launceston, the Intelligence and affairs of the Army may be thus represented. On Thursday, Febr. 26. (the day after our entrance,) the General sent a Letter to Captain Weldon to send all the Horse he could spare, and as many Dragoones he could possible, to advance up the River as fare as Liston, to stay the passage at the Fords, that so our Horse might the better overtake them, in case the Enemy endeavour to escape, which probably they intent, and might do in such small parcels, and with such haste, that his Horse might fall upon them with good success. Friday, February 27. we understood that the Enemy was at Camelford that morning, and at Twilsborough Down, two miles distant▪ from thence, towards the North-East, and a considerable party of Horse lay there that might: Their head Quarters remain at Bodman, from whence they have issued a Posse Comm. for appearance of all able men at Bodman on this Friday. Saturday, Febr. 28. the greatest part of the Army marched from Launceston to Lowenrick, but three miles, in regard there could be no conveniency of Quarters between that and Bodman. Our Information by our Scouts 〈◊〉 this day was. That the Enemy had drawn off their Guard from Twilsborough Down, and that their Horse were all gone from Hamelford in great fear to Bodman, where they attempted to get in, but the Foot refused to let them, have entrance, three of them were killed in this difference, Hopton went on Friday from Master belins house (where he quartered before) to Bodman: The Enemy is reported to have a thousand Foot, and a consider●b●● 〈◊〉 of Horse, but their, Arms and courage but mean: They give out they will make a desperate attempt, to break through and leave the Cornish in their inkindnesse, which is so great, that they are more ready to disarm them, then assist them: The Country people at Tawnes disarmed eight of them, and the rest of them about Camelford desire our Army to come to secure them from the Enemy, who then for their non appearance, declared, they knew no greater Enemies than goring Horse. The Enemy published through the Country before our entrance, that we would destroy all, but since our coming into the Country (such hath been the saire and orderly demeanour of our Soldiers,) they say they find us friends rather than enemies, and admire in many places that we should tender Money for our provisions, which, (to use their own expression,) they never were wont to tange of goring men on the Lord's day. March 1. the General and Lieutenant General advanced all the whole Army towards Bodman, in the way had a Rendezvous of Horse and Foot upon the Downs, aboot ten miles from Launcerton, over which the Army marched completely in Battalions; (being indeed a brave appearance.) The Forlorn Hopes were sent out, who met with the Enemy's Scouts, two of them who were scouting in one Company, they seemed to be ignorant of our so neel approach, acknowledged that they were part of a Guard of 300. Horse under Sir Tames Smith, that were to keep a Guard within three miles of Bodman. Upon the Armies advance within four miles of Bodman, we discovered two great Bodies of the Enemy's Horse, who faced us a while upon the top of an hill (though near two, Miles distant) but a Party of a thousand Horse being sent, towards them, and for the relief of Captain Morgan and Captain Farmer's Companies of Dragoones, who we then understood were engaged, and in great hazard to be lost, the Enemy being between them and our Rendezvous; our Horse no sooner appeareth, but the Enemy posteth away towards Bodman, our Dragoons also having first made good their retreat into a Close, defended themselves gallantly there, and afterwards got into a Church, and so came off with the loss only of four Prisoners, slew divers of the Enemy; the Army quartereth this night at St. Blissen, and all the Villages thereabouts, with so much advantage that its thought that Sir james smith's Brigade will hardly get off; the faithful, valiant, and religious Lievt. General Cromwell is all this night abroad with the Horse, the issue we shall hear next morning; we had advanced this night to Bodman but that the Enemy is strong in Horse, and our Foot had some of them marched this day above 12. long miles most part of the Lords day (all night) our men brought in Prisoners, many of which say they are glad they are taken, for they still look for it first or last, they giving both themselves and all their party for lost. The Gentry generally have inclinations to come in, and send for Protections; the Lord Mohun is unwilling to obey the Lord Hoptons' Commands. If the Enemy get not through, in probability we shall drive them into the corner of this County, and make them glad to accept of Conditions. Monday, March the second, the Army was this morning by break of the day drawn to a Rendezvouz upon the Heath within two miles of Bodman: a Party being sent out to discover whether the Enemy were in the Town, brought intelligence that both Horse and Foot quit the Town the last night. About ten of the Clock the Lord Hopton himself brought up the Rear; their Foot (not above four hundred) being most of them Welshmen, went out disorderly, wearing Leeks (it being Taffies day) and according to their wont custom were most of them drunk; a great part of the Horse and Foot went towards Truro, the rest of the Horse towards Aware Bridges; to which if they steer their course they are like to meet with gallant entertainment from the Lord General's two Regiments of Horse, and two Regiments more of Foot being sent to his assistance; the Prince is at Pendennis Castle, and its supposed waits for a wind for France, we hope (through God's blessing) in a few days to give a good account of the clearing these parts of the Enemy, and if they be looked after as well by Sea as they shall by Land, many of them will not be left to tell the story of their sad misfortunes: by which the whole Kingdom may take notice of the great zeal and earnest affection of the Commanders in this Army for the welfare of their Country, and that they are unwearied in their pains and endeavours for the putting a more speedy period to these intestine differences; for had the whole Army stayed before Excester, which-might have been as much as could be expected this Winter season, the work would have been much longer in doing; but as these resolutions were unexpectedly taken, so the issue of them hath been beyond expectation. The Enemies chief power in the Island being dissipated in about a Month's space, and scarce left all the face of an Army with out bloodshed, and the most malignant County of the Kingdom reduced, and (if they be not unparallelled dissemblers) the County generally endeavours, and their hearts drawn to the Parliament, for (as before in other places) so now in Bodman the inhabitants were no ways terrified a tour coming, but rather manifested expressions of Joy, being so oppressed by goring Horse taken from them. The Townsmen aver for truth, that at the Grand Pass held near this Town on Friday last there did not appear fourscore of the County, besides goring and Hoptons' Horse; they generally report (but I durst not assure it for certain) that the Lord Mohun is under restraint for disobeying the Lord Hoptons' Gommands, this morning four of our Troopers who went forth to scout in the Enemy's quarters, took and brought away 42. of their foot Soldiers with their Arms. The Lord Hopton had this day a Randezvouz of near 3500. Horse at St. Dennis, a place six miles from Bodman; the Cornish this morning fired their Beacons, their intentions therein we are yet ignorant of. This day six of our Troopers fell into Lislythell, and brought away four of the Enemy's carriages laden with Muskets, Powder, Bullets and other Ammunition; we have store of Guns, Horse, and Foot at all the passes about Bodman. Bodman March 3. 1645. at 5. in the morning. SIR, HAving the opportunity of this Messenger, a friend of yours, I could not omit the writing unto you, as a return of thanks for your candid and constant remembrance of me: I shall not trouble you with particulars of News, having written so largely to Master Scawen, of which I doubt not but you will have the perusal, otherwise I should redeem some of that little time I have to write unto you. We entered Bodman Monday, March 2. in the Morning, the Enemy quitted it, the Night before; at 10 of the clock, upon our approach near it; the Lord Hopton himself brought up the Rear; their Army is 3500 Horse, and about 400 Foot, most of which are Welsh, and were drunk when they went forth: we keep Guards at War. Bridge, and Listithell, to prevent their breaking through Eastward; six of our Troopers yesterday entered Listithell, and took 4 Wain loads of the Enemies Amn union, each drawn with 10 Oxen; they beat off the Guard that were to secure it; the Enemy had a Rendezvouz at Saint Dennis, 6 miles from hence, but durst not stay there long, but are gone towards Truro: the Prince is in Pendennis, expecting a fair wind for France, we hope soon to make an end of our work in these parts through God's blessing: I shall remain Your thankful friend, W. C. Bodman, March 3. 1645. 8. in the Morning. Worthy Sir, IUst now we have intelligence, That the Prince, the Earl of Berkshire, the Lord Culpepper, Ned Hid, the Lord Capell, Fanshaw, and others of quality, were shipped yesterday from Falmouth, for the Island of Sill, as is supposed, and not for France; the Lord Hopton this day had a Rendezvouz of his Horse at Saint Michill, all their Foot are at Truro, they give all for lost: a ship of their best Horse was last night cast away, splitten on the Rocks. Your Servant. W. C. Bodman, Twesday, March 3. 12. at Noon. ON Saturday Morning, March 7. instant, Master W. Curtis, Messenger to Master Bedford. Scout-master General all to the Committee of both Kingdoms (having other things to deliver from the Army) was called into the House of Commons, who being asked by Master Speaker (before the House) what he had to say concerning the Army and where he left them, and when; Master; Curtis made this Answer. Master Speaker, This Honourable House being already sufficiently informed concerning the proceed of the Army about Launceston, I shall therefore omit that, and apply myself to acquaint you with what hath been done since. Master Speaker, The General's Excellency advanced from Launcestand on the last Lord's Day, early in the Morning, part of his Army being gone the night before, and had marched about 4 miles in the way to Bodman; On that morning there was a general Rendezvouz on a Moor, by a Village called Atternoone, 6 Miles beyond Launceston, 12 Miles on this side Bodman; from thence the whole Army marched in Battalions towards Bodman, and when we came within 4 miles, we discovered a Body of the Enemies upon a Hill within three miles of Bodman, where they stood facing us on a hill, till our General (who delights not in spending time, in facing them) drew out a good body off to charge them, and the Lieutenant General, with another body of Horse, marched presently for the relief of two troops of Dragoons, who were then engaged, and to prevent their breaking away Northward. But the Enemy finding our Army in so ready a posture, they retreated into Bodman: Night being come, all our Army qu●tered in the fields, the General keeping the passage between Lauston and Bodman, and the Lieutenant General at War Bridge, himself lying in the field all night. The next morning, being Monday, the General marched towards Bodman, and had a Rendezvous within two mile of the Town, where he received intelligence that the Enemy had quit it. M. Speaker, This Honourable House, being well informed of that already by Letters, I forbear to speak any further of it; but yet I shall make hold to acquaint you with the discipline of our Army, and their carriage towards the County people, to whom the General gave a great satisfaction, in publishing several Proclamations; but more when they saw our Soldier's obedience to the same, they do very honestly pay for what they have, which doth encourage the Country to provide for them, and makes them very joyful of their company, and it is the resolution of the General, & Lieutenant General and all the superior Officers of the Army to continue the same; and it doth much trouble our Army, when they be necessitated to take any other course for want of money. They are very ready to obey commands, and to undergo any hard-ship: And this I can assure you of, that they are very free from any Divisions within themselves, and in the room thereof, are possessed with love and union, courage and magnanimity, whereby out hands are strengthened against the Common Enemy. The House of Commons have Ordered, that twenty pound be immediately given to Master W. Curtis, by the Committee of the west. There were three ships Launched out from Falmouth. 1. There were in the first ship, Prince Charles himself in person, the Earl of Berkeshire, the Lord Culpepper, the Lord Capell, and Sir Edward Hid, and others; and they are either gone to the Isle of Silly or Garnsey. 2. In the next Ship was Sir Thomas Fanshaw and divers others, and treasure in both. 3. In the third Ship were the Prince's best Horses, and that Bark lighted upon a Rock, where it was split. A List of the particulars, taken by Sir THOMAS FAIRFAX from the Lord Hopton, on Sunday and Monday, March first and second, 1645. Prisoners Taken. Lieut. Col. Rocarecke. 1. Captain of Sir john Greenvills Horse, divers other Officers and Soldiers. Many come in daily, and submit to us. Seven Officers came in when we faced them; said, they were his Countrymen, and others would follow. Taken also from the Enemy. Lislithell, a strong guard of the Enemies. Four wane load of Ammunition of the Lord Hoptons'. Divers lay down their Arms and go home. Forty Oxen. Salt-Ash taken, and some Ammunition there, five pieces of Ordnance taken in Salt-Ash. Bodman taken, and some Ammunition there: Two pieces of Ordnance taken in Bodman. War Bridge taken, a strong Horse guard. The Bridge beyond Bodman taken. Temple-Guard taken, a place of their horse guard, twelve prisoners, horse and arms taken there. FINIS.