AN EXACT SUMMARY, OF The transactions in the TREATY at BREDA: CONTAINING, The most remarkable Occurrences that happened in their Consultations: And the Scots Commissioners Proposals to their [declared] King, for an Agreement; his Answer thereunto: With the sending of a Letter to the Queen his Mother in France, touching his Condescensions.  
As it was related by Dr. Rivet, Tutor to the Prince of Orange.  
Also, the Declaration of the States of Hamborough, concerning the Parliament of England; And the Proceed of the Queen of sweden Ambassador, touching the declared King of Scots.  
London, Printed for G. H. and are to be sold at the Royal-exchange. 1650.   

AN EXACT SUMMARY, OF THE Proceed of the Treaty at Breda. Illustrating, the most remarkable Occurrences which happened in their several disputes and consultations.  
SIR,  
HAving lately crossed the Alps in Italy, I am now returned to fair Breda; a Town swelling with delight, gallantry, and wealth; whose Artisans are very rare and eminent, both in the Schools of Mars, and Venus; and indeed so beautiful is the Fabric, that the King of Spain formerly said; That she was fitting to be shown and seen upon Holidays, by reason of her great worth, and excellency, in training and nursing of the most truebred Cavalry.  
In which beautiful place (during my residence there) I made the Treaty my chiefest object; the transactions whereof [between the Royall-party and the Scots] I seriously re-viewed with an eagle's eye; And because I will not deceive your expectation, nor leave you unsatisfied therein, I shall presume to salute you with an exact Summary, of the most Remarkable Occurrencs that happened in their disputes, and consulations; which were as followeth:  
The Commissioners (on both parties) for many days, having been very private in their negotiations, their results are now come to some maturity; occasioned by the Commissioners last final and Declaratory speeches and propositions; where in plain terms they laid open to their declared Kings view, the apparent and inevitable danger that threatened him, if he still persisted in his evil ways, depending and harkening too much to the advice of his corrupted Counsel; and that if he did not speedily cast them off, and unfeignedly embrace the advice of his subjects of Scotland, they would (for the future) make no further addresses unto him; and therefore humbly desired him, speedily and effectually to give in his final Answer to their Desires and Proposals; to the end, that those judgements might be prevented, which so inevitably threaten the destroying of the Cedars of his late Father's house: And first, they humbly desired, that he would graciously be pleased to sign and subscribe to the solemn League and Covenant, and to give his assent for the settling of the Presbyterian Government, throughout his Dominion. To which particulars he answered, that as for the Covenant, he held it both unnecessary and unsuitable for him to sign thereunto; it being a thing proper for the obliging and binding of the people more firm and steadfast in their lawful obedience and loyalty to their Sovereign, rather than a Sovereign to take an oath to be true to himself, and the preservation of his own person, which by the laws of God and Nature he is bound to perform, etc. Further intimating, that he would give his consent for the propagating and tendering the same to all his subjects, for their subscriptions, etc. so that himself might go free. But this would not satisfy the Scots, for they have other ends to serve upon him.  
From this branch, the Commissioners insisted upon the next, which was, That he would be pleased to give his assent for the settling and establishing of the Presbyterian Government, which after he had a while maturely debated thereon, he replied, that he would freely assent thereunto [provided] that he might enjoy liberty of conscience in the way of Episcopacy, and that he might have the continual use of three of his Chaplains, to administer, and practise with him, and that they might have free leave to go along with him into Scotland: But this was absolutely denied by the Commissioners, urging it was against their Covenant, and they seemed to be much displeased at the motion, and said, it was in vain to treat, if he stood that way affected.  
Lastly, they earnestly implored him, that he would be pleased to condescend, that the Militia of that Kingdom might continue in the hands of such as the Committee of Estates should confide in, for the preservation of the Kingdom peace and tran vility, and putting it posture of defence, in case of any opposition or attempt; to which he replied, that he could not in honour give his assent thereunto; but (because he would not altogether leave them unsatisfied in their desires) for five years, he most freely gave his condescension; desiring a blessing from heaven therein to accompany them.  
But the Earl of Lannerick (foreseeing what would ensue, if the Treaty took not effect) implored him, to sign to an Agreement; and to give his condescension to those particulars before related: By whose persuasions, he assented unto them, and consented to an Agreement. And I was certified by a Gentleman of very good estimation, that he heard Doctor Rivet (Tutor to the Prince of Orange) affirm, That he was an eyewitness of the King of Scots signing the Agreement, and that all things in debate between the Commissioners, were concluded on the first of this instant May: And that a Messenger was forthwith dispatched into France to the Queen (from her son) wherein he certified her, that the Treaty was finished, and that he had made an Agreement with the Scots Commissioners, and yielded to most of their demands, in relation to themselves; but with provision for the royall-party.  
It is likewise reported, that the Covenant is to be imposed on none in England, but all that will take it may; and likewise to be authorized and allowed of, in all that have already taken and subscribed thereunto; And that he hath also condescended to conform himself to the form of Divine worship in Scotland; [which I cannot be persuaded to give credit to] But this is done chief by the Lord Lannerick, who hopes (by giving all that is demanded) to bring the demanders into a condition to lose all they have got, and to frustrate their expectations, in what they really thought to have accomplished: For divers of the royall-party leaves no means unattempted, for the propagating of Monarchical interest, and have earnestly solicited the Duke of Lorain (as I am very credibly informed) to give his assistance therein; which (if the Peace between France and Spain could be effected) would be ready enough to do you mischief; and Scotland would be made a trap-door (secretly) to let in your enemies; therefore be wise, and secure that passage this Summer, lest missing so fair an opportunity, you repent when 'tis too late.  
As soon as the Treaty was concluded, the Commissioners dispatched a Letter to the Committee of Estates in Scotland, with a Copy of the Articles; desiring a confirmation of the same, the Lord Louthain and the Lord Liverton, being confident they will prove satisfactory to the Kirk and State, but the Earl of Cassels and others, are of another mind.  
But the counsels by which these things are carried, are not primarily Presbyterian, for the Queen of sweden Secretary (here resident during the Treaty) seems greatly affected to Monarchy, and hath given large promises from his Mistress, for the propagating thereof; which occasioned a great rumour, that if the Scots had not answered their expectations (by receiving of what promised in way of condescension) that their declared King would go into Sweden, giving out (how true I know not) that a marriage between the Queen and Sweden, and the King of Scots, could not be unacceptable to her Council.  
But yet notwithstanding all this, the royall-party (here seems to be exceedingly crest-faln, and much cast down, by reason of the falling off of many in place and authority, who formerly promised them aid and assistance, and that which doth at present so much distaste them, is the receipt of an extract from Hambrough; wherein is intimated, the arrival of Mr. Richard Bradshaw Resident for the Parliament of England, who was very joyfully received, and entertained with a gallant volley of great shot, and a noise of Trumpets; Upon his going to audience, he was accompanied with several Coaches, and divers English Merchants, and others of good quality: Where having delivered his Embassy, with an excellent grace and singular Oratory, the States seemed to be exceedingly pleased thereat, showing good affection to the present Government of England, and withal declared; That they desired nothing more than a constant and perfect league of amity and friendship with his Masters (the States of England and Ireland) and that nothing should be wanting in them, for the due observation and performing thereof; with some other declaratory expressions, much to the same effect.  
Here are divers Commanders (both English and Scots) who daily look for employment, and are persuaded the Scots, etc. will engage against England this summer; but as far as I can gather (by their agitators in these parts) there is little probability. Notwithstanding, I shall diligently attend their motions, and if I can attain to any thing worthy your acceptance, be confident it shall be communicated to your knowledge; By  
Breda, the 15. of May, 1650. Your most affectionate Serviteur, J. P.  
FINIS.