but were even ascertained of the gaining it by the treachery of
some Catholiques, who though they be there as falsheasted to those
of our Religion as those without; 'twere well therefore if Col. Jones
took notice of them, and clipt their wings, otherwise he may happen
to keep a bird to pick out his eyes.
There are some intentions as for adjournment of the Parliament
with all speed in agitation; but for the time we must leave it to their
wildoms to set down, which, in regard of the unsetledness of the
time, and threats of enemies from abroad, cannot consist with conveniency,
or the publike safety, soon to be done.
Saturday.
The House passed Instructions this day for removing all Lets and
obstructions in the sale of Bishops Lands, that there by Purchasers may
be incouraged, which will be a means both to raise money speedily,
and to make them go off.
The Prince after some small entertainment removed from Brussels,
accompanyed with Archduke Leopold, and attended by the same Retinew
that came with him from the Hague, and is gone towards
France to his Mother, who advises him by all means to make an Agreement
with the Sco's Commissioners, yet not to trust his person
among them. Alas poor Jocky thou must be made the ladder whereby
he thinks to climb up to Authority over thee, and yet he will not
think thee honest enough to be trusted, [unr]ne take a halter and hang
thy felt. since thou canst be trusted on neither side.
The House have upon debate had thereon, setled the Excize, and
continued the Commissioners, that so at all times, and upon all occasions,
they may have a supply of money without troubling and taxing
the Country: This is to purpose; for the love of the people
being the chief Basis and Foundation whereon all Government is
setled, it is both wiscom and policy to gain it, and that being had,
obedience, and all other duties follow, so as all fear may be banished,
they having so sure a defence.
There is a very strong Report, That the Scots are in Arms, have had
a Randezvouz neer Barwick, whence they threaten Invasion. I tell
you, Scots, that it will be well if you can keep your own heads; there
is something a brewing for you, which may happen purge your corrupt
humors.
Ormond draws neer Dublin with all his Forces, yet Jones, valiant
Jones hath made a Salley upon them to fetch in provisions with good
success. Stand too't now, my hearts, relief is coming, 'twill be to your