earl of Lindsey appointed general of the army.
The king
takes the admiralty into his own hands: much disappoint-
ment concerning the fleet. The earl of Warwick made
admiral: he seizes captains Slingsby and Wake. Conse-
quences of the loss of the fleet. The king increases his
forces, and issues a proclamation from Beverley. Votes of
both houses for raising an army. Parliament's petition to
the king at Beverley: the king's answer. The earl of
Holland's opposition to the court. Occurrences during the
king's stay at Leicester. Prosecution of Dr. Bastwick
suspended. War denounced against the king. Judge
Mallet is sent to prison, but redeemed by the king. Great
want of money in the court. The king is much troubled
at his own party. The lord Digby in disguise is sir J.
Hotham's prisoner: he reveals himself, and gains his
liberty. Character of sir J. Hotham: his affection and
duty to the king: he proposes to surrender Hull. His
majesty returns to York, and declares war. Colonel
Goring secures Portsmouth: his allegiance to the king.
His majesty proposes to set up his standard at Notting-
ham. The earl of Cumberland and sir T. Glemham are

put in command.

The king leaves the lord Fairfax and
his son at liberty. The king erects his standard at Not-
tingham: melancholy state of his affairs.

PORTS

BOOK VI.

1642, 1643.

TSMOUTH besieged by the parliament's forces.
The marquis of Hertford's actions in Somersetshire.
The parliament party act more promptly than the king's.
Spirited conduct of the marquis of Hertford and other
royalists at Wells. The king, solicited to propose a treaty

Im-

with parliament, sends a message to the two houses, which
is received with insolence and contempt. Answer to the
king's message of August 25. The king sends a second
message: answer to the king's second message. The two
houses' declaration to the kingdom. Another message
from the king to the two houses: he removes to Derby.
The king's speech and protestation at the head of his
forces: he enters Shrewsbury. Colonel Goring surrenders
Portsmouth. The marquis of Hertford in the west.
prisonment of persons suspected of loyalty to the king.
Rage of the people against the nobility and gentry. Mis-
chief of seditious preachers. The earl of Essex leaves
Northampton. Rencounter between the forces near Wor-
cester, in which prince Rupert is successful. The two
houses' instructions to their general. Petition of both
houses to the king. View of both houses for raising and
procuring money. The two universities contribute money
and plate to the king. Sordid conduct of the lord Den-
court and the earl of Kingston. Severity of the earl of
Essex at Worcester. The king enters Shrewsbury. The
catholics of Shropshire and Stafford advance money to his
majesty. The king creates R. Newport a baron. Good
effects of the king's presence at Chester. Lord Grandison
at Nantwich. Substance of the king's speeches in the
counties through which he passed: his army increased at
Shrewsbury, but in want of arms and accoutrements. The
king marches from Shrewsbury towards London. The
earl of Essex and others are attainted of high treason.
Faction in the royal army. Battle of Keinton, or Edge-
hill. The earl of Lindsey is mortally wounded: his cha-
racter, and address to sir W. Balfour. Death of lord
Aubigney. Character of lord Saint-John. Particulars of
the battle. Ruthven made general of the royal army.
The king takes Banbury castle, and marches into Oxford.

The condition of the earl of Essex's army. Great conster-
nation in London. A day of thanksgiving appointed for
the victory at Edge-hill. The parliamentary party affect
to desire peace. The two houses' declaration to the sub-
jects of Scotland. Condition of that country. The king
recruits his army at Oxford, and marches to Reading. A
petition from both houses is presented to the king at Cole-
brook the king's answer. His majesty marches towards
Brentford. The royal forces are opposed by Essex's army
and the trained bands. The king's army marches to
Reading. An ordinance is passed by both houses for rais-
ing money. The parliament compliment the general, and
petition the king: his majesty's answer. Reading and
Wallingford garrisoned. The king marches to Oxford.
The royal forces take Marlborough. The king's message
to the privy council of Scotland. Means taken by his
majesty to raise money. The king makes new sheriffs.
The two houses' declaration to the States General of the
United Provinces. Inclinations of foreign states in this
cause between the king and parliament. Change of con-
duct towards congregations of foreigners in England.
New ways of raising money by the two houses. His ma-
jesty's declaration thereon. The house of commons reject
the petition of many wealthy citizens. Petition of the
mayor, aldermen, &c. to the king: his answer. Mr. Pym's
remarks on the answer received with applause. Bill
passed for the extirpation of bishops. Propositions of the
lords and commons to his majesty: the king's answer.
Chichester taken by the royal forces; but surrendered to
Waller. Prince Rupert takes Cirencester. Hopton's pro-
gress in Cornwall. The earl of Northampton slain his
character. State of the principality of Wales. Lord
Herbert made general of South Wales: he raises a small
army, which is routed by Waller; who takes Hereford and

:

Tewkesbury. State of Ireland. The king's proposition

for a cessation of arms. Both houses agree on a treaty,

and send terms to the king: probable effects of a cessation.

The kingdom assessed by parliament. The city of London

fortified. His majesty proposes alterations in the articles

of cessation. The earl of Newcastle's reasons for granting

commissions to papists. The general assembly's petition

to the king. His majesty's forbearance towards Hender-

son, who presented the assembly's petition. The king's

answer to the petition. His majesty declines the Scots'

mediation, refuses writs for a parliament, and will not

grant a pass to the Scotch commissioners. The parlia-

ment's committee come to Oxford. The king's message to

the parliament. The committee object to the king's limita-

tions concerning the cessation. Advice of the two houses

concerning gaol-delivery: the king's answer. Character

of the lord Littleton, the duke of Richmond, the marquis

of Hertford, the earl of Southampton, the earl of Leicester,

the earl of Bristol, the earl of Newcastle, the earl of

Berkshire, lord Dunsmore, lord Seymour, lord Savile, lord

Falkland, secretary Nicholas, sir J. Banks, sir P. Wych,

the earl of Northumberland, the earl of Pembroke, the

earl of Essex, the earl of Salisbury, the earl of Warwick,

the earl of Holland, the earl of Manchester, the lord Say,

and of sir Henry Vane.

D

BOOK VII.

1643, 1644.

EMANDS and concessions of both sides upon the

first article of the treaty. His majesty's message
not answered by parliament. Unyielding policy of the
king. Proceedings during the treaty at Oxford. The

earl of Essex besieges Reading.
Death of lieutenant-
colonel D'Ews. Sir W. Waller takes Hereford, but is
repulsed before Worcester. Prince Rupert marches north,
and takes Bromicham. The earl of Denbigh killed.
Prince Rupert takes Lichfield. State of the king's gar-
risons at Reading, which surrenders upon articles. Con-
duct of the parliament forces towards that garrison. Co-
lonel Fielding's fidelity suspected: his trial and defence.
State of the earl of Essex's army. The city is importuned
for money. The king sends a message to the two houses:
his messenger is committed by the commons, who impeach
the queen of treason. Design in favour of the king, in which
Waller and Tomkins are principals. Report of the parlia-
ment after Waller's confession. Execution of Tomkins and
Chaloner. Remarks on the design. Waller banished. The
earl of Essex marches to Thame. Colonel Urry's zeal in the
king's service. Prince Rupert beats up the quarters of the
earl of Essex. Colonel Urry is knighted: his character.
Hambden mortally wounded in Chalgrave field: his
character. The earl of Essex marches to London. His
majesty's affairs in the west. Earl of Stamford marches
into Cornwall. Success of the king's forces in the west.
The earl of Stamford is beaten near Stratton. The army
marches towards Devonshire. Marquis of Hertford sent
into the west. The marquis and prince Maurice join the
Cornish army. Taunton, Bridgewater, and Dunstar-
castle in possession of the marquis. The parliament send
sir W. Waller with an army into the west. Prince Mau-
rice pursues the enemy. Waller's forces routed. The
royal forces advance to Bath. The marquis and prince
Maurice reach Marsfield. Battle of Lansdowne. Death of
sir Bevil Greenvil. Sir R. Hopton wounded. The king's
forces march to Chippenham. Sir W. Waller summons
the royal forces to surrender at Devizes: he is routed at