GOOD NEWS FOR THE KING OF BOHEMIA?  
OR; A Certain Relation of the last and great Overthrow, given by the Duke of Brunswick to the Bishop of Cullen, and Duke of bavaria's Forces; wherein was rumoured, that Brunswick was slain.  
With The Proceed of Count Mansfield, since his last coming into the Palatinate, and since the Emperor's Ambassador came into England, with other Accidents, both in the Palatinate, and elsewhere.  
Sent of purpose by a person of account the eight day of April, and now published the seventeenth 1622.  
Printed. 1622.   

A RELATION of the Duke of Brunswick's and mansfield's proceed against the enemy's Forces in the Palatinate.  
Gentle Reader;  
BEcause I see, that the general Currantoes coming weekly over, have rather stifled their own credits, then given satisfaction unto the world; and that yet men throng as fast to hear News, as they beyond the Seas throng over, and huddle together all manner of things to please the people, both here and elsewhere; I could not choose but take pity of their long and desires, that are truly affectionate to Religion, and the Cause of the Palatinate, and so expose unto thee, whosoever thou art, this Relation of credit, which came to my hands the twelfth of April, wherein you shall see a modest declaration of the affairs of Germany, and the tumultuous proceed of such Princes, as either wish well to the King of Bohemia, or suppose themselves wronged by the Emperor's imperiousness, and Bavaria's ambitious hastiness to usurp another's inheritance, and so I fall to the matter, as I find it thus written.  
I will not trouble you, myself, nor contrarious humours; yea such poor Papistical News-mongers, that will have Sluice lost, and Brunswick slain before ever they were in danger, with former repetitions of matters already published, nor once dispute of the motives, causes, effects, alterations, or any other circumstances of the wars, either in Bohemia, or the Palatinate, but come roundly to the present business, and tell you what is now a doing, and what is likely to follow.  
Ever since the Duke of Saxony began to repine at bavaria's intrusion into the honour of these actions, and the Emperor seemed partially affected to his service, many Princes misliked the same, and by way of commiseration thought it too much, that the King of Bohemia should be utterly overthrown; and therefore, as you have participated out of diverse Discourses, they have recollected themselves, and thus proceeded toward his relief and supportation: whereas it hath been first generally reported, that Hungaria is reduced to the Emperor's jurisdiction, and that a League of Amity hath been contracted between him, and Bethelem Gabor; there is no such matter, but rather the contrary. For the Prince of Transiluania calling the King of Bohemia Gossip, by reason he had christened him a child; hath protested never to forsake him, till he see him one way or another reestablished: Indeed I must confess he hath abstained from crowning himself king of Hungary, upon a certain vow, he would never be invested, till the Spanish garrisons and Emperors forces were put out of Rub, Camora & other places: yea till Preshurgh itself were taken and cleared.  
Secondly, the marquis of jeggendorff keeping the fields and villages of Moravia for the use of the King of Bohemia clean contrary to the fear and distress he hath been put in by the Emperor's forces, hath given him several defeats, and approved himself a faithful friend and servitor.  
Thirdly, the repine of Prague, and some other towns, which are still under the King of bohemia's protection have been greater against the Emperor and his forces of late days, than ever before.  
Fourthly, the Duke of Wittenberg, scarce named in other Relations, having mustered some forces for the defence of his Country, and commanded by the Emperor to unite them to Bavaria, hath answered plainly, That as they are mustered by the advice of his Counsel and Lords, they are likewise to be disposed by them, who never had occasion of unkindness with the Palatine, and therefore will not now begin.  
Fiftly, the Princes of the Union perceiving what a fearful thing it is to let an enemy set footing in an others Country, especially to fortify himself, as the Spaniard hath done in the Palatinate, are general repiners at their own first slackness, and so resolve to recover their much distressed honours by some new and glorious attempts in behalf of their friend and confederate.  
Sixtly, the marquis of Boden, and Lantsgrave of Hesse, standing hitherto, as it were, at a stay, though they ever had good hearts, will now draw their friend together, and be seen in the field.  
Seventhly, the Duke of Brunswick coming but first into the Low countries, to salute the Queen of Bohemia at the Hage, offered them his service, and was not only accepted, but supplied with men and money by the Sluices, and so went directly into Westphalia, and by degrees like a ball of snow waxed bigger and bigger, & increased his forces, so that he attempted the Diocese of Cullen, & proceeded in many gloriove actions which you have heard of, and which have indeed made him renowned over the world.  
Last of all, Count Mansfield though some unkindness at the first passed between the Prince of Anhalt, and him, and all for the love of the King of Bohemia: hath yet prospered so well, that he came round about the countries, & performed such actions of admirations, that there are few kingdoms of Europe, which have not been filled with the relations of his proceed, and ever memorable exploits, so that he hath reduced diverse Provinces under his obedience, and now stands like a work impregnable with a mighty army and most willing heart to set forward the king of bohemia's designs.  
These things are in the general thus set down to show you the cause, why the Emperor without controversy is weary of the war, and suspects that his friends will never be able to withstand so great forces & men exasperated every where against him, not so much for his own cause, and great spirit in maintaining his honour & renown, as harkening to the Sirens songs of the jesuites, who in truth care neither for him, nor any Prince whatsoever, nor for the slaughter of the people, disturbance of their governments, devastation of their countries, and utter subversion of their quietness, but for their own ends & superintendency even over the Pope himself: whereupon he hath wisely foreseen greater mischiefs, & so doth politicly go about to prevent the same by sending an Ambassador into England for pacification (if it may be) of these troubles; but of this no more, till Time produce a fairer birth, & make known the success of that Embassy, with all other things depending.  
I will now go forward to the business in hand, which depends on the actions of the Duke of Brunswick, and Count Mansfield, who have been in present employment, even since the Emperor's Ambassador went into England, and most wonderfully set forward the King of bohemia's affairs, so that as far as men may be confident of worldly computation, there is great hope of recovery, & turning of fortune's wheel, that he may be brought at last to the top, which hath so long been kept with his head downward: so that to make the matter more perspicuous, I must say with the Poet; arma virosqne cuno, and tell you first, what the Duke of Brunswick hath done, & next, how Count Mansfield hath proceeded.  
Concerning Brunswick he hath long since been in possession of Patter-horne, Westphalia, and the Bishopric of Cullen, wherein his progresses have had wonderful success, as by the prevailing in many skirmishes may appear, so that the Bishop of Cullen being the duke of bavaria's brother, hath diverse times advertised the Emperor and the rest of his friends, what distress he hath been in, and is likely to endure, if he be not better relieved, whereupon many by bavaria's appointment have come to his assistance, namely Monsieur jilley, Gonzales; another Prince of Anhalt and the Governor of Gulick, all which have sundry times skirmished with the Duke of Brunswick, and as you have heard in as sundry Relations could never boast of prevailing, no not of equality in their encounters, but departed still with loss on their side, while these skirmishes had their several passages; News came unto him of the King of bohemia's departure from the Hage secretly in the company of sir Francis Nethersoll, and sir Charles Morgane, two English Knights, and eight other: some told him, that all his tents, armour and provision of the war were shipped at Enchysen to go to Bream, or some other rendezvous nearer to himself, and the places he meant to go unto; some discoursed of divers men of war which attended him, as though he resolved for Denmark, but others seemed to understand the truth indeed, and assured him he was gone disguised from Calis to Sedan, to visit the old duke of Bolloigne, and there to acquaint Count Mansfield with his intent, and purposes, and receive from him and sir Horatio Vere, a true Certificate of the estate of the Palatinate, and the army, and so either to expect a Convoy to meet with Count Mansfield, or march with the whole army into some other country.  
When the Duke of Brunswick heard of this, he forthwith bestirred himself, and set his actions on their best feet, that he might be ready to attend the King of Bohemia wheresoever he went; and thus he prevailed in many several encounters took diverse prisoners, ransacked Patterborne, and Westphalia, marched as fare as Sipstate, sacked 8 or 9 towns, battered diverse castles and forts, and all over put the Papists in a general fear, especially the jesuites, whom of all others he hated, and of whom he was some way revenged: for they will have him thus to proceed against them in two several places.  
First, while he was resident in Munsterland, and had according to the chance of war, and custom of Soldiers, pillaged the Villages, and spoilt the Inhabitants, two several jesuites spared for no invectives against him, but railed in their Sermons, & in every Pulpit where they preached, mistermed him worse than a tyrant, bloodsucker, and traitor, thundering against him curses and damnation; yea cursing all his partakers and enterprises, whereupon the Duke of Brunswick thus exasperated, projected how to be revenged, and yet would fain do it without shedding of blood; whereupon he sent a messenger for them, whom they denied, and added Elias prayers for fire from heaven to consume the Captains of fifty: then he sent certain troops to surprise them, who took them in a manner of an Ambuscado, and brought them before him; whereupon he that was most faulty, kneeled down, and importuned him to pardon his offence, and save his life: at which Brunswick smiled & answered; that his life would do him no good, but he would make some sport with him to cheer his heart: & thus proving inexorable, he commanded certain officers to strip him naked, & drop him all over with pitch and tar, keeping him still by a warm fire, that it might be moist upon him, & then they rolled him among feathers, till he was all over like some strange foul, or monster of Africa: then he had a halter put about his neck, and so was led round about the army: last of all, he was sent to the Nunnery, where the dainty Lasses had work enough to make him clean, and pick off his feathers.  
Another time after the surprising of a town, in which were two jesuites more wealthy, than all the religious Friars in the same; he sent certain Officers unto them, to invite them to a Banquet, who though they were unwilling to come, yet they durst not deny; and when they came, were so extraordinarily well used, that they began with jollity to commend his entertainment, and thought themselves secure, because of outward Courtesies: at last the Duke of Brunswick drank to them, and told them, that he was certified they had much money lying by them, which they put to no good uses; therefore he would play the Banker for them, and put it out both more charitably and piously; and when they began to deny it, calling our Lady & the Saints to witness, that they were abused and slandered, he swore a great oath, adding withal, as he wished the K. of Bohemia to thrive: he would slay them naked, & torture them with pincers, if either they dallied with him, or took not a present course to satisfy him: whereupon seeing no remedy, they brought his Officers to their Cloisters, and shown their treasure, which amounted unto 100000. dollars, and this was the end of that business: but be not deceived in this Relation about precedency of time, as though this were newly done.  
For it was the beginning of March last, and might have been ranked with his other actions, but that I suppose it came not within the reaches of common fingers, or daily Corantoes, and so I proceed to his last business and encounters, which made way to a false reports of his death. You have many times heard that Cordua out of Crusmacke, General of the army, which Spinola left in the Palatinate, and monsieur Tilley from Bavaria, as he could be spared came to the assistance of the Bishop of Collen Prince Elector, and received certain overthrows from Christian Duke of Brunswick, who sent his trophies of his spoils to the King of Bohemia, as a rembrance of his service unto her, whereupon ever since they have watched opportunity to be revenged, and the Bishop hath mustered new forces, having supportation from the governors of Gulicke, wessel with certain Burgonions and Walloons, who presently united themselves to his own subjects and people, and so made another strong army which by the end of March was ready to march under the command of the younger brother of the house of Anholt, and here surnamed the Prince of Anholt: all these watched the Duke of Brunswick, and resolved by some encounter or other to reintegrate their former credit and losses, and daily followed him in the fields of Munster, Westphalia, Paterborne, and other of the Bishop of Cullens Diocese, till at the last they found him near the town of Warebrough, where they resolved to set upon him: but yet they found him not so unprovided, either as they conceived, or wished. For by the means of Duke john of Sonderbergh, uncle to the king of Denmark, a 1000 horse was newly come to him out of East-Freesland and North-Holland, under the command of Captain john jhonson of the Hage, with certain other soldiers, who all prepared themselves to fight with this new comer, the forenamd Prince of Anholt, who greedy of honour, and willing to rank himself in the Catalogue of famous Captains, came bravely upon that battle, wherein the Duke of Brunswick was fronted, nor was this rashly done, or as I may say in spleen and fury, but upon great advice and deliberation. For besides the Carbines that charged most violently, the Battalion was flanked with Musketeers, who poured their shot into brunswick's battles, and had the fortune to kill some of his men. For this was done so bravely, that his troops were driven to recoil, and upon that staggering many thought he was slain: for his horse was shot under him, and in that amaze the people rumoured his death.  
This was a hard beginning, and put the soldiers in a shrewd fear: For a whole Cornet of horse was shivered, and Brunswick lay for the time under foot, but it lasted not long: for his youth and courage got the victory of astonishment, and up he gets, and up he mounts again, first causing the Captains to to fill up the room with a body of pikes, who kept the enemy's horse from coming too forward: then did he charge them with fresh horse, and ere they could wheel about to bring their pistols bulleted he put them all to rout, and so was quittance with them for their first branery: but taking another body of pikes, and finding the enemy's Battalion somewhat thin of Musketeers, he set upon them in such a manner, that he poured into them at the least three shot for one, and just at the same time charged them to their very faces, and had a brave dispatch, had not the second time his horse been slain under him, and his second fall, made his own company let fall their pikes, whereby they were daunted, and detained from further prosecution, whereas questionless else they had made an end of that battle, and that batttaile had sure determined this controversy.  
But up he gets again, and up he mounts with courage and alacrity, and with that fury that he overpressed his enemies, and gave such example and encouragement to his Captains, and soldiers, that in all the good Discipline of a skirmish) I cannot call it a battle, because the main battles never came to fight) they seconded one another, that the shot killed three hundred, at three volleys, and the pikes trooped, as it were, to make the more hast to rescue their brave General, who thus animated, set those horse on work that were nearest and when the enemy began to shake, he pressed them so violently, that many fell under his sword, and by computation, this skirmish continued four long hours, and surely had continued longer, if a brave Spanish Captain newly come out of Gulicke, had not brought up certain Harquebus on horseback, and unlooked for poured many shots into the pikes, which were ready to mingle with the Colonenses, and at appoint to end the business, whereat the Duke of Brunswick enraged came so audaciously, that a Bullet grazed on his shoulder, and the wind of many Bullets made him fall once again from his horse, inso much that a Wallon Captain (as it was reported) stepped unto him, supposing to take him prisoner, but as he was lame in body, his business succeeded as lamely: for to prevent the mischief, one Remigius a Dane opposed the lame Captain, and in the sight of the armies slew him outright, having thereby time to fetch up brunswick's horse, and comfort to see him a live, and unhurt.  
Thus is he mounted the third time, and perceiving the skirmish continue in some equality though the enemy had had the greater loss he caused certain field pieces of advantage to be brought up to the side of an hill, and mounted them so near, that they were effectual to the unframing of a whole body of pikes, upon whose dis-uniting some fresh companies came in and so played their parts, that well breathed horse courageously gave a new assault, and being well seconded, all was as well ended: for here were slain 5000. and 800. taken prisoners. Besides, Prince Anholt General of the Bavarian forces, who was also taken prisoner by the worthy Commander the Duke of Brunswick: and the Bishop had notice of a greater slaughter, which made him somewhat sad and afflicted, till understanding that Brunswick was shot, and had lost four hundred men, he was then cheered again, and a noble Prelate and Prince of Germany, imputed all to the chance of war, and to the decider of controversies: notwithstanding this seeming show of undaunted courage, he suspected least the great City of Collen, would animate the Soldiers to spoil, and make their approaches nearer and nearer, so he retires himself to a strong Castle of his own, understanding that the Bishop of Spiers had removed to Coplen, and resolved to secure himself within the strength of the Castle of Thermonsteno, as for the Bishop of Monts: it was told him he had leave of the Duke of Lorraine, or if you had rather the King of France, to keep his Court in Mets, a strong fortified Town and frontier City, which in those days held out against the Emperor, and is still the bulwark and fortress of France, and oddly hold in Lorraine to secure the Country.  
This is that, which is written of the Duke of brunswick's proceed, but would I had time to write more: For he is a worthy Gentleman, and resolute Soldier, their lacks but some years to mature his judgement, and bring these good beginnings to prosperous ends, of which there is no doubt. For commonly forwards Springs, if to bitter and hard Frosts do not nip the buds, are not only comforts for the time, but presages of plentiful Harvests: and thus much for brunswick's proceed; now to the rest, but especially Count Mansfield.  
2 Concerning the Earl of Mansfield and his strong Army, many remarkable things are written, which as briefly as I can I will succinctly abbreviate into these heads. 1. First, that understanding, that all the Catholic Bishops were fled, he garisoned most of Army in their strong holds, and quartered them in the Villages, whereby as they say in England, they had Ministrels far, meat, drink, and money. 2. Secondly, that when he perceived his Army to increase, and now to be so strong, that the Monarches of Europe look upon him with repining eyes, as wondering to what purpose he taketh such large steps over the Catholic Countries, he made a defence or Apology, diwlging it in the French tongue, and delivered the Post of England, Balam by name, one of them to carry over with him. 3. Thirdly, that understanding of the Duke of brunswick's conflicts, he writ Letters of gratification, and not only applauded his actions, but requested a certificate from his own hands, who returned answer, how he had prevailed in many skirmishes: burned Westerkotton, Erquetts, Amruth, one of the Gesecks, Ruden, Vberhagen, and the Diosarts house of Werdell come from Lipstat, wherein he had like to have been betrayed with 25. Cornets of Hoary, 6000. Foot, diverse Pieces of Ordnance, Fireworks, scaling Ladders, and many Pioneers: upon a design of importance out, he suddenly heard of the approach of the Bishop's forces, and so was compelled to stay and augment his Army, for a more fiercer encounter: and that he had taken some prisoners, and some Friars, who were so obstinate, that they cried out upon nothing but treason and rebellion. 4. Fourthly, that while he was at Germeshem, and retired to many places with his main Army, Sir Horace Vere writing for some supplies, he sent to Mainhem four Regiments of foot, some money, and munition, besides many supplements of victual, and other provision, whereof the Garrison there stood in great need. For in truth thus it was with the English General at this time, all the forces he had were partly secured in Mainhem, Franckendale, and Heidelberg, partly Garisoned in the Villages, and partly running up and down for sorraging, and other provision: so that every day in one place or other, he was troubled with the Bavarians, and Monsieurs Tillyes Alarms, whose Soldiers might well be called the Regiment Voluntes: For they never lay long quiet in a place, but had many employments, as Bavaria understood of the Enemies proceed, and Emperor's pleasure, whereupon suspecting what they might do upon advantage, he sent to Count Mansfield, and was supplied accordingly: For without controversy, he cast up his accounts in this manner. That my Lord Chichester was long a coming with supply into the Palatinate, but leave the care of that to the Majesty of England, & that if the Spaniards and Bavarians should be removed by way of rendition of the Palatinate, or composition for a peace, yet God knows what might happen ere the business were fully established, and the peace absolutely concluded upon: wherefore to strengthen himself, and to be informed of the state of all affairs, he writ to Count Mansfield as you have heard, and had not only supply, but Letters of comfort concerning his resolution, to continue constant to the Prince his Master.  
5. Fiftly, that as he had fortified Haggenaw, he would come and besiege Lodenburg, and so prepare if need be against Oppenheim, all which he meant to do with the third part of his forces: For he was persuaded if the worst came, no further supply would enter into the Palatinate, either from the Spaniard or Emperor, considering it was unfurnished, and that Gonzules lay quiet, as if he had had a charge to fight no more. Besides wants so increased, that the Country was not able to sustain an Army on any side. For the English were hardly driven, and hardly relieved. Gonzales had been put to the trial of eating his horses: Monsieur Tilley perplexed with hunger & several employment, so that he had scarce 5000. men left, and they subject to sickness, and other encumbrances. The Bauarians in the same predicarment vexed with sickness and cold, although the Emperor had hitherto sent many helps, and renewed their decayed Soldiers: and the Towns, though the rivers brought in provision, because the Country people were reasonably paid, yet felt the scarcity: For victuals grew dear in the Market, and the Burghers were glad to keep good order without riot or excess: yea, in many places Officers were set, as supervisors, that neither the rich engrossed the Corn, Wine, nor meat, nor the poor should be starved for want of necessaries. These things considered, he took the more care in coming forward, and pestering the Country with his forces to no purpose, but in my conscience made acquainted with the King of Bohemia's retiring, he prepared to speak with him, and so to attend to bring their business to some perfection, as God shall give way unto the same.  
6. Sixthly, that seeing he had visited Alsatia all this Winter, and was in a manner Master of Leopaldus his Country, he would sure keep what he had gotten, and therefore as the Spaniard had taught him, and led the way in the Palatinate, he would fortify the strongest places, and when all failed, put the King of Bohemia in many possession of Provinces for his own Palatinate, if not set the Crown of Prague more firmly on his head, then over it was before.  
7. Seventhly, that seeing his endeavours had put him in a manner in possession of four Imperial Cities, namely, Haggenaw, Spires, Worms, and Mentzes, and that he had brought them to the disbursement of what money he listed, he saw no reason to let slip such opportunity, but either keep them in awe by his Armies, or make use of their several Countries, to recompense the King of Bohemiah's losses, until a better time approach of better booty, which no doubt was now breaking out with the day to show, that the Sun of glory was ready to come out of his Chamber, to dispel and banish away the contagious vapours of former trouble and discomforts.  
8. Eighthly, that when the Emperor, or Duke of Bavaria, for the Emperor, by the advice of the Bishop of Collen had sent unto him to know, by what authority or in whose name he either raised, or kept together such an Army: he answered plainly and resolutely, in God's name, and the Kings, meaning the King of Bohemia: whereupon to express himself accordingly, he contrived this devise for his Ensign, or colours a radiant Sun in an Azure field, dispelling a many slender and vaporous clouds into a corner: thus he not only justifies his actions, and emboldeneth his Soldiers, but payeth his Army, and hath an orderly Treasurer for their monthly entertainment, according to the preys and spoils they take: yea, to order his business the better, he is now coining thousands of Rikes dollars with this device, an arm coming out of a cloud, holding a sword poignant upward, with a jesuits' Cap pierced through: the Motto round about, Amicus dei omnibus suis inimicis inimicus. 9 Ninthly, that although many Friars and other Preachers used as many fearful invectives against the War, the causes, the Authors, and effects, showing plainly, it was a curse of God wheresoever it lighted: yet did he give way unto the Sun, as if he were willing to confess as much, intimating by many of his speeches, that the Emperor, though he had wrong done him first by the Proge●ses: yet took a wrong course to inflict the King of Bohemians children, with the loss of their inheritance for their Father's fault: as for their Father, many a Christian heart did think it revenge sufficient to have Prague surrendered, and to see the Palatine disappointed of the Kingdom, in which he was crowned and invested: but still to have his Country devasted, the territories depopulated, the Cities terrified with Soldiers: the Vines spoiled, the Woods cut down, the cattles carried away, and all things subject to the robberies of Soldiers, was too grievous a revenge, and unmeasurable inflicting: yet this was not all neither. For besides the bringing in of strange Nations, and a strange Religion to a religious Country, he had by way of donation, enfeoffed another with the same, not remembering, what eternal hate might grow hereafter between these two families, when peradventure all the power of Austria, nor the Empire should not reconcile them, which things orderly considered with many other dangerous to be published in a trivial or common discourse, made his actions the more justifiable, considering the proceed were so terrible, and although the jesuites aimed at him in their Sermons, as the Author of those fearful effects, and prodigious calamities, which the best War must procure: yet all the world knows the Spaniards were possessors of the one side, and Bavaria was entered in the other, before ever he set footing therein, or took this course of the War's diversion, which by God's grace and favour, who set him on work, he would prosecute as long as life lasted, or the King of Bohemia's business hung in suspense.  
10. Tenthly, that seeing the Duke of Bavaria hath finished the bridge over the Neckar, and caused diverse Wagons to come that way already with Corn and other provision, and that Monsieur Tilley quartereth himself near Heidelberg, as though he meant to besiege the same, or at least tarry the time, till bavaria's forces be renewed, that joining together, they may perform their work effectually, whereby it is so given out in England, and many are credulous of such an impossibility: he is resolved to show them no favour, wheresoever he come: but as he hath visited Laudenburg, and the strong Castle of Magdenburg, belonging to the Bishopric of Spires, he will also come to Bessing, and the marquis of Danstarrats' Country, who was ever an Enemy to the Princes of the Union: for fear whereof the people have already unfurnished their fields of their Cattle, and carried their goods into the strongest holds, at which Count Mansfield smiles to think, that poor Castles & Forts should secure them, when so many Cities and well fortified places have submitted to his mercy, and made their atonement with him, yea the other day the Catholics about Spiers and Worms, seeing the good behaviour of his Soldiers, that they neither ravished women, nor murdered men, but only took the pilledge of the Country, rifled the houses, the common custom, and fairest course of a conquering Army, condescended, and by a general consent agreed to allow him 3000. measures of Corn, 200. Fats of Wine, and 60000. Florines, which though he did not accept of, as a full satisfaction to his demands, yet did he take in good part for the present, and knew that if necessity should occasion, they would be drawn to a further composition and disbursement.  
Thus for the time he desisted from urging them to more than they were willng to grant, considering he had formerly drawn great sums of money out of their Treasuries: whereupon he proceeded to visit other Countries, and therein only to take an oath of the Inhabitants of loyalty and fidelity to the King of Bohemia, and service and attendancy to himself, and so he passed to the other side of the Rhine into the Countries of Didishene and Anoth, where the people seemed to wish well unto the King of Bohemia, and very willingly took their Oath: then passed he to the Grave of Lovensteins' Country, which lieth within the Bishopric of Spires, and taking the same Oath of the inhabitants, he quietly received such provision and money, as they would willingly spare: here he received news that Monsieur Tilly had brought his Ordinance, or Artillery to a place called Huscharen, as if he meant to go to Heidelbergh indeed, but he let him alone, as resolving, that though he had power to his will, yet he should not attempt any enterprise of worth and moment, without interception: but assured, that neither Bavaria could proceed in any such design, nor durst he lying so near, but let them alone, till he had further directions from him, whom he longs to speak withal; so that in my Conscience when that opportunity shall present her hairy soretop unto him, he will only march through the Palatinate into Bavaria's own Country, and either make him look to a new business, or enrich his Army with the spoil, that he may be the better provided to pass into Bohemia itself.  
11. eleven, though he heard, that Don Cordua in person was risen from the Town of Crusnach to go to Openhem, and fortify the Bridge with Sconces to hinder all passengers, but such, whom the Court of Guard shall licence: yet when he saw he slacked the same, he conceived he had some special charge to proceed no further against the English, till the Emperor's Ambassador were returned, and they knew what to trust unto from England: So that one way he found the people glad, that there was any glimmering light of Peace toward, and another way feared it would be a bar unto his Designs, if the King of Bohemia should by any means be overruled, or persuaded to easy Condition, and tractates of Friendship: but resolved not to be disturbed with conceit, or meditation of such business, which yet hung in suspense, or were Conjectural, he presently put himself into Action, and overlooked his Fortifications and places, wherein he had Garrisoned his Soldiers, and set up his rest to attend the good hour of further prosecutions.  
12. Twelthly, it was somewhat unpleasing unto him, that his Forces had laid so long before the Castle of M●gdenburg, and spent as he thought so much time to his disgrace, and hindering his other designs, whereupon he went thither in person and took away all means from them of succour and relief, which when they perceived, and were now debarred from former supportation, being old Soldiers and of great experience, they came to capitulate the matter, and surrendered the place upon Condition to save their lives, and departed with Bag and baggage, which they did without Colours displayed, or any show of a Soldier; by which occasion Count Mansfield took possession of the same, and found therein more wealth, then either he had at Spiers or Worms: Thus did he prevail in his action, and is now Lord of many Countries & holds, attending the good hour of the King of Bohemia's coming to him, or sending for him: and so leave him to the glory and in the fullness of joy, for this last good success, which hath made him more confident & resolute to oversway nicer exceptions, and go forward in his pretences, though as yet he hath not fully expressed the same concerning particulars.  
Having thus left Count Mansfield in security, full of wealth, Glory, and assurance to bring his purposes to a happy period. Let us now come to other matters, not yet impertinent though not altogether depending upon the former: You have heard I am sure by many relations published long since, that Duke Leopoldus Lord of Elsas and Alsatia, was in a manner driven out of his Country by the Forces of Mansfield: yet prettily salved that wound with this cure, that he went into the Valtolina, as General for the King of Spain, though in his heart he repined at such an Usurpation, which was ever belonging to the Government of another Prince. For of late the House of Austria condescended, that Spain should have the prerogative, as he had the Forces and stronger hand to hold them close to his Mightiness and prevailing. Well? here he mustered Soldiers and took up two Regiments to supply other Armies, but in the midst of this jollity, as he was running away with hopes of recovery or revenge: the money which was promised him out of Spain failed, and he could neither go forward in that business, nor durst return into his own Country for fear of greater forces, or more violent opposition: But some report, that the Emperor sent him word, that he was willing to a general Peace and for that purpose had sent Count Siratzenburg into England as his Ambassador, and therefore there needed no such hastiness to give any cause of suspicion, that he meant not sincerely as he professed: This treaty of Peace set all humours and dispositions on work, and the Provinces were as it detained between fear and gladness, what would be the issue of the same, as for the Grizons & Swiss? they shown Leopoldus a face of discontent every way, and brought out old Records, wherein the Kings of France were authentically sworn to be their Protectors, how ever now they slacked the same, and gave way to another's Greatness, the like might be said of the Palatinate, Cleve, and other bordering Provinces upon the Empire, and confines of Burgundy: but times are alterers of men's purposes, and Kingdoms are eaten out with contraries; & taught to know a lesson of Humiliation, when the Lord of all Kingdoms will admit of other Stewards, than he first placed: Thus Leopoldus must be content to see another man in possession of many of his Towns, and other Provinces of the Bishops, aswell as the Palatinate was at the same instant usurped by strangers, and had indeed too many Masters.  
Amongst other hopes and helps, that the King of Bohemia hath, the marquis of jeggendorffe is not the least. For he mustreth Soldiers daily both in Silesia and Moravia, yea hath had supply out of Walachia: and at this hour is doubtful, whether he shall entertain the Tartars or no, who came both to him and Bethlem Gabor by thousands, and resolve to assist them, if need be against the Emperor, so that there is a great fear in Preslaw and Gratz, Cities of Silesia, what shall become of them, if any alteration happen: whereupon the Lords and States raise up many Forces, fortify their Cities, provide men, money, and munition, stand at a stay for their submission, and do neither openly warrant the Emperor their absolute Obedience, nor privately wish ill to the King of Bohemia's proceed, with which kind of neutrality the Emperor is so displeased, that he imputes the fault to the Duke of Saxony's negligence, as understanding that many Soldiers of Saxony, have been licenced to departed home, and the Duke himself is weary of the War; notwithstanding these proceed, and that there is a restraint of the Soldiers fury and violent customs, whereby Prague and other places, reduced under the Emperor's government, do yet hope and look after some order for their Religion, and profession of a good conscience: yet doth the Bishop of Prague proceed most violently and cruelly against the Protestants, and will not suffer them to profess publicly either in Churches, or private houses, any thing against the Church of Rome, so that every where the Inhabitants or discontented, and pray to God for the diversion of these mischiefs, that have not only dilacerated the peace of Europe, but broken the hearts of poor souls to hear God so profaned, and every man in his own particular terrified. For how ever it is reported, that in Siletia, Lusatia, and those Countries, there shall be a present assembly at Easter of the Lords and States of the Provinces, yet hath the Bishop of News followed the example of the great Bishop of Prague, and locked up the Churches from the Protestants, and will not suffer the Burghers to make open profession of their consciences; whereupon by way of petition they have solicited the Duke of Saxony to consider their poor estates, and how ever, the Emperor must captivated their bodies and goods; yet to give them leave to have their souls free to bestow upon the God of all freedom, and salvation: to which he not only answered very graciously, but gave way under hand to all their Protestant assemblies, and religious meetings, so that there is hope and light appearing, that either the Duke of Saxony is and will be discontented with the Emperor, whereby the vehemency of his proceed may be slacked, or that he will suffer the Inhabitants to enjoy their own freedoms, and peace of conscience, to which purpose they have procured another Mediator, even Duke Weymar of Saxony his own kinsman, who hath not only professed himself a Protestant, but raised two thousand foot, and five hundred horse to join with the Duke of Brunswick in his proceed, not doubting very shortly to be partakers of his glory, as well as of his spoils, and hardly gotten conquests.  
Thus are the pure and delicate waters of Europe's peace troubled and bedirtied with the wanton flinging of cruel hands: For War you see hath thrown Blood and corrupted Carcases into the Sun: men have followed one another with Death and revenge, and so drenched their stinking feet: Women have bathed their ravished bodies and left their pollution behind them: Soldiers have washed their corrupted wounds, and all sorts with one filth or other, have sought to dam up the streams, and make the currant (if it were possible, unpassible) so that unless the stirring waters get the upper hand, all will be spoilt, and if it once come to a standing pool, it will stink and putrify: but the same God, that sent the Angel to quicken the pool of Shilo, that the diseased might be cured, the lame restored, the dropsy healed, the leprous cleansed, & all infection purged, will when he sees his time, perform the like for us, by turning the inundation another way, and making the Rivers run smoothly within their own even banks, or else he will do, as he did by the waters of Murah, or by the flood jordan, which was preferred before the Springs Damasius to heal Naaman the Sirian.  
To which purpose, let all those, who wish the Peace of Zion, and the building up of the walls of jerusalem, bring Incense and Sacrifice to the Altar of the Temple, and there lift up their hands and hearts, that it may be propitious, and the God of Heaven not only scent a sweet smelling savour: but give us notice of accepting our Prayers, and requests, by seeing the Angel ascend in the flame.  
FINIS.