TWO LETTERS CONTAINING All the Proceed betwixt the PRINCE, and the E. of Warwick: a fight at Sea, and a Fleet upon the Downs. The submitting of seven ships, and above 100 piece of Ordnance taken: With a Declaration of the revolted Ships concerning Prince Rupert, who was made Admiral thereof. Also the Heads of the large Declaration, and Demands of of the Army, to be debated in Parliament; the King taken into Custody; with a Letter from the Estates of Scotland, and the last News of the King and Treaty in the Isle of Wight. woodcut illustration of flags flying above ships C P ICH DIEN London: Printed for T. P. 1648. Two Letters of the whole proceed betwixt the Prince, and the Earl of Warwick. Right honourable, ACcording to the last Orders of the States of Holland, Vantrump put forth to Sea (with the Fleet which before he lay with all between the Earl of WARWICK, and the revolted Ships) the 9 of this instant November, this gave us some farther assurance, besides the promises they formerly made to us, that no interruption would be given us, but that we might without disturbance use our utmost endeavours in accomplishing the Parliaments and Kingdom's service, which we are about, and for effecting thereof, no sooner was Vantrump put out to Sea, but the Lord Admiral weighed Anchor, and sailed quite up into the Creek almost as high as Delfe Sluice, which is near unto Gorey, and most of the revolted Ships were within view near to the other shore, some great Guns were discharged on both sides, but little execution done, than the Lord Admiral perceiving that night began to approach, and like to be misty and dark, he gave Order to each Squadron to look diligently to their Guard, and the next morning, the CONSTANT WAR WICK desired a Parley, which being granted, the Officers and those Sailors which were left in her, submitted and came in, desired to be indemnified for what was passed; after her submitted the Hind, the Love, and the Satisfaction, the rest of those Ships sought sanctuary in the Harbour of Helver Sluice, and Prince Rupert useth his best skill to satisfy those that remain with him, and caused several pieces of Ordinance to be drawn forth and planted on the shore: but whether that will be allowed on by the Dutch, we cannot yet know of any certainty; but some of them assure us the contrary: it is rumoured, that the Prince is daily expected with them, yet, they say, he is not so well recovered, as to come from the Hague, his Highness (we hear) is with the Lord Admiral, and thereby seek to make an agreement with the Parliament, and return again into England: but if any such thing be moved, let all men be assured that nothing will be acted that way, but what shall be with advice and approbation of Parliament. The Duke of York is with Prince Rupert; if the Treaty doth not take effect, so as a peace be contented for all parties, it is thought the Prince will back again into France. Delft, 12. Novemb. 1648. A Letter from a wellwisher to the King and Prince. Honoured Sir, I Believe you have heard, (before this kisses your hands) that some of those ships which did adhere to the Prince, and deserted the Parliament, are gone in to the Earl of Warwick; but since those four which first submitted to him went away, two or three more have followed; amongst which is the Constantine, which bore the Prince his Colours, and the rest are blocked up in Helversluce, so that it is believed that not one of them can escape, if they should do their uttermost to obtain it; but to tell you the truth, of what we think, it is rather conceived, that they will follow the example of those which are already gone to the Earl of Warwick, then dispute the business any further; for the making Prince Rupert Commander in chief of the Prince his Fleet in his absence, bred such a rancour in the hearts both of Seamen and others, that when he came and read his Commission to them, they stuck not to tell him, that they had rather sheathe their swords in his bowels then be commanded by him, & indeed when Batten & Jorden (by reason of discontent) left his Highness, the greatest part of the Navy, there went off with them, or staggered in their affections, so that in all probability the Prince had not sooner gained this Fleet, and set up his Standard then it will be lost: For the Earl of Warwick doth not only keep in the remaining part, so that they must in all likelihood within a short time submit, but with the manning of those which are already come into him (whereof some carry 40. pieces of Ordinance a piece) hath sent a gallant Squadron of Ships to the Downs, to be a guard to Merchants and other Ships passing upon the narrow Seas. The Prince is not so well recovered as to come from the Hague, and the Earl of Warwick hath sent another summons to the Ships which shelter themselves in Helversluce, so that it is believed the hopes which some did entertain that there would by way of Treaty be an agreement between his Highness and the Earl of Warwick, wil come to nothing From the Navy Novem. 14. 1648. Westminster die Sabbati 18. Novemb. 1648. A Letter was read in the House from the Committee of Estates in Scotland, which follows verbatim. For the Kite Honourable, the Lords and Commons assembled in the Parliament of England. RIght honourable, as we are very sensible of the benefit and advantage afforded to this Kingdom, against the enemies to the peace & happiness of both Nations, by the coming hither of your Forces under the command of Lieutenant General Crumwell, and Major General Lambert; so we hold it fitting when the condition of our affairs and posture of our Forces have now permitted their return, to render them this deserved testimony, and to acknowledge that the deportment of the General Officers, Under-officers and soldiers in their coming into this Kingdom, during their abode amongst us, and in their return to England, hath been so fair and civil, and with so much tenderness to avoid all causes of offence, and to preserve a right understanding betwixt the Kingdoms, that we trust by their carriage the Malignant and disaffected shall be much convinced and disappointed, and the amity of both Kingdoms strengthened and confirmed, which we shall likewise on our part inviolably study to preserve, and to witness that we are Your very affectionate friends and humble servants, Loudoun Canc. Edinburgh, 7. Novem. 1648. Signed in the name, and by command of the Committee of Estates. From the Headquarters at S. Alban came Letters signifying, that there is a large Remonstrance or Declaration drawing up, with the advice of the General Council of the Army. If it come time enough it will be debated in the House on Monday next, It will contain many particulars, but the chief heads are these. That Justice be dxecuted on all grand Delinquents, and offences on what party soever brought to trial; a time limited for the sitting of this present Parliament, and another to be called, the Arrears of all that have faithfully served the Parliament paid, etc. From the Isle of Wight is expected his Majesty's farther Concessions to the Parliaments last desires, and then it may be some few days may be added to the Treaty, and if otherwise it ends on Tuesday next, and his Majesty is again in custody of the Army. The Letter from Scotland herein Printed was read in both Houses, and it is Ordered by the Lords and Commons in Parliament that it should be Printed & Published. Joh. Brown Cler. Parl. H. Elsinge Cler. Parl. D. Com. FINIS.