October 28, 1642
October 28, 1642
The story as it unfolds:

WARWICK CASTLE; PEACE AND ECCENTRICITIES; AN ESTATE SACKED AS OXFORD SCHOLARS APPLAUD.

From the section: Histories

Warwick Castle, a third night – the road to London open, the King (it’s understood) a day’s march from Oxford. Essex counting men: fewer than hoped for; it would seem more than a few, sadly enough, having concluded from the Battle they made a terrible Mistake, and thus took the Reasoned decision to Discharge themselves from the Service. The London regiments hold firm, so too (most of) Col Hampden’s and it must be said the troop of Capt Cromwell, which shadowed the King’s army as it left Banbury and gave chase to Rupert after his horse attacked our baggage-train.

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From the section: Letters

Dear Sir,

Banbury surrendered to the King Yesterday, with its cannon (four or five) and arms; appx half its Garrison put themselves into the King’s Army; he has, thus, made Good on his Losses at Edgehill.

Rupert then called on the Estate of Lord Say, at Broughton. Rupert (as he put it) for the Cause of the King liberated some 100 load of corn, hay, and wheat; while his Troopers tore many books and writings in Lord Saye’s study into Pieces, or used them to Light their Pipes; mounted a Raid on the Park, and the Deer killed, but for a tame Stag, which was presented to Rupert, who pardoned the beast and Freed it (later revoked by the Troopers, who Consumed it). All trunks and chests broken open, linen carried away, as well as a Coach and eight good Horses. They Concluded by cutting open the Beds, releasing all the Feathers. In short, all the Mischief and spoil that Malice and Enmity could provoke such Savage mercenaries to commit.

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