Dear Firth,

On receipt of this please return to the camp, or the march (as applicable) of Prince Rupert. I take from your letters, that you enjoy his confidence, or that he enjoys expostulating before you; it would be a shame were his reflections on matters lost to History through the absence of you and your doughty pen.

You might ask the Prince's thoughts on Lord Strange, who's to be impeached for High Treason by Parliament today after attempting to raise men for the King in Lancashire. Are there any troops from that county, or elsewhere in the North? True and accurate accountings of the Numbers with Rupert (and the King), and the direction of their March, and Ordnance, etc. will be highly prized by our many loyal readers.

It's best if you don't write me at the firm's address from henceforth; Mr Halpenny and I agreeing (through lawyers) to part company pending resolution of our many controversies. (The other apprentices will join me.)

I remain, &c

Sydney Holyfen, The Old House, near St Johns Gate, London

To William Firth, at the Duck and Egg, Northampton