quartered, at which hee was much astonished. And after a shore speech made
to the Court, he said that however he was dealt with here, he hoped for a better
Resurrection hereafter.
Afterwards, the Earl of Cambridge was brought to the Barre, who was required
to make good his Plea: Hee said that he was thankfull for that time the
Court had given him, but that it was so short that he could not be provided, nor
did hee then know the names of any Councell, but now he hath got the names
of 4. which he desired might be assigned him; (Viz.) Mr. Hales, Mr. Chute, Mr.
Parsons, Mr. Herne, and a Civilian, (Viz.) Dr. Walker, The Lord President Said,
that the Councell of the State were but 4. and bad him name which 4 he would,
and then he named Mr. Hales, Mr. Chute. Mr. Parsons, and Dr. Walker, which were
granted to him.
He desired leave to have sent to Scotland, and longer time. It was answered,
that it was for prisoners to prepare their proofe against their Tryall, he having
been in prison so long. The Earl of Cambridge said that during his six months
imprisonment, he never sent about any private businesse, nor other wayes, but
only by one for monies to maintain him in prison, whom he durst not trust with
any other message, or businesse. And prayed the mercy of the Court, that if they
would spare him, he might be usefull. It was told him, that hee might thanke
himself for that evill he had brought upon him. And it was shewed to him, what
a soule offence he had committed, in his Treason, murther, &c. Then the Earl
of Cambridge Said that he was sorry for what he had done, and wished that he
had that good councell sooner, that he might have done it, He had time given
him until Thursday follow it;
Wednesday 14. Feb. 1648.
THis day a paper was presented to the Commons, by some Gentlemen intituled
thus. To the Supreame Authority of this Nation, The Commons Assembled in
Parliament. The Representation of divers Inhabitants of the County of Bucks.
The Gentlemen were called in, and had thanks for their good affections.
The Commons this day spent much time on the businesse for setling the Councell
of State.
A List of the Lords, Judges, Knights, and Gentlemen nominated by the House of
Commons on Wednesday the 14 of February, 1648. for a
Councell of State.
Earl of Denhigh
Earl of Mulgrave
Earl of Permbrooke
Lord Chief justice S. John
Lord Chief Baron Wild
Lord President Bradshaw
Lieut. Gen. Crumwell
Major General Skippon
Sir Gilbert Pickering.
Sir Williams Massaim.
Sir Arthur Hasterig.
Sir James Harrington
Sir Henry Vans Junior.
Earle of Salisbury
Lord Grey of Warke
Lord General Fairfax
Sir John Danvers
Sir William Armyne
Sir Henry Mildmay
Sir William Constable
Alderman Pennington
Alderman wilson
Bulstrode whitlock Esq.
Henry Martin Esq.
Col. Ludlow.
Anthony Stapely Esq.
Lord Grey of Groby
Lord Lisle
Lord chief justice Rolls.
William Heningham Esq.
Robert Wallop Esq.
John Hutchinson Esq.
Dennis Bond Esq.
Alexander Pophan Esq.
Valentine waltors Esq.
The, Scot Esq.
William Purefoy, Esq;
John Jones Esq.