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MARS , HIS TRIVMPH . OR , THE DESCRIPTION of an Exercise performed the XVIII . of October , 1638. in Merchant-Taylors Hall

BY Certain GENTLEMEN of the ARTILLERY GARDEN London .

LONDON , Printed by I. L. for Ralph Mab. 1639.

TO THE RIGHT Worshipfull Alderman , THOMAS SOAME , One of the Collonels of the City , and President of the Artillery Garden , London . As also , To Captain JOHN VEN , Vice President , M r. WILLIAM MANBY Treasurer . And All other the worthy Captains of the City , and Gentlemen of the Court of Assistants . Much honour'd Sir , and Right worthy Souldiers ,

THe GRECIANS were the first that out of variety of action , and long experience of warre , reduced the knowledge of Arms into an Art ; giving precepts for the ordering of Arms , and the embattelling of Armies . The ROMANES , who were their Successours in time , so were they also of their precepts ; breeding and inuring their youth to hardship , the use of Armes , and the studies of the Art Military . So that by their countenance and practice therein , they not onely became powerfull and terrible to others : but in a word reigned as sole Monarchs of this Mundane glory .

a a Plut. in Licur LICVRGVS the Law-giver to SPARTA , ordred that no Epitaph should be made , nor mans name remembred on his Tombe , except of him who had been a Souldier ; as esteeming them onely worthy of memory . The Persian ARTAXERXES , preferred b b Plut. in Pelopida . PELOPIDAS , and the Thebane friendship before the rest of GREECE . because they were the best Souldiers . PHILIP of MACEDON , King of a poore Countrey , by teaching his people exactly the exercise of Arms , and practising a new discipline , not onely freed himself and Countrey from the oppression of his enemies ; but also laid the foundation of the MACEDONIAN glory .

By this , Right worshipfull , you may in part discern the great esteeme that Antiquity made of those studious in this Art . And so please you to compare the Histories of the passed times , you may as in an Index behold how that the wel disciplin'd have alwayes been the very Bulwarks and impalements of their Countreys . Where to the contrary , neglect of discipline , and the Art Military have been alwayes the forerunners of destruction both to Province and people . I might be infinite in examples of this nature , but then I should make my porch larger then my house . Therefore let ROMES remissenesse be a warning to posterity ; who as it had a slow gradation in its arise by virtue , so had it degrees of falling , by neglecting discipline and the Art Military , suffering it self to be crushed and over-trodden by every Barbarous Nation .

This as it reflects upon us a necessity , so it demonstrates of how necessary consequence the practice of Arms is : inducing and inviting all generous spirits to endeavour the attainment of this Military skill . To acquire the which , the GRECIANS had their Tactick masters , the ROMANES their Tribunes , and other inferiour Tutors which taught them in Campus Martius ; and we our Academies and Military Schooles of war , witnes our ARTILLERY GARDEN with the MILITARY and MARTIALL grounds , wherein the choice and best affected Citizens ( and Gentry ) are practiced and taught the Rudiments of our militia . In times of peace so fitting them , that they may be able to stand in the day of battell , to Gods glory , their own honours , and their Countreys good But leaving these to your more retyred and serious considerations : be pleased to take notice that the GRECIANS , ROMANES , PERSIANS , and other Nations , had not onely their trainings abroad , but they had also their Triumphs at home in Martiall and warlike wise all armed , treading out stately measures , to their Instruments of warre . Such Military exercises as these have you formerly performed , which induced a * * Rich. Nicolls Oxon. his Londons Artillery page 37 printed in Anno 1616. judicious writer long since to set forth your praises in elegant verse as followeth .

Behold how Londons armed Infantry , Through practise in true Rules of Souldery By the Drums martiall Musick often led The Pyrrhic dance do now distinctly tread : Which if industriously they do pursue , And use that timely custome that is due To warlike practice , in despight of hate , Which evermore upon desert doth wait ; Times Finger may engrave their Industry , Vpon Fames Pillars to posterity .

And such as this , right worthy Souldiers , was our last exercise in Merchant-Taylors Hall , which is the subject of this book : the well contriving and exact performance whereof , induced many of the judicious spectators to desire copies : which through severall transcriptions became so imperfect , that I was requested by many to bring it to the Presse , so to preserve its Native purity . This I was the more willing to suffer , by reason no more were to passe the print , then barely might serve such Gentlemen who are desirous of them , being members of our own Company . As not being willing that so rough and unpolisht a draught should be exposed to the publick view . Therefore hoping your wonted favours , and not doubting of your kinde acceptance ; withall desiring , that as I have freely bestowed my pains , so you will as lovingly passe by my errors , whereby you will put a further obligation upon him that is already

Yours , WILL . BARRIFF .
MARS HIS TRIVMPH .

THe number of Gentlemen employed in this Exercise were fourscore , that is to say , eighteen with Morions swords and Targets , which encountred 9. against 9. Secondly , 22. Sarracens , that is to say , a Captain , Lieutenant , Ensigne , one Sergeant , Pipe , a Turkie-drum , and 16. select Sarracens . Thirdly , 40. of the moderne Armes . A Captain , Lieutenant , Ensigne , 2. Sergeants , 1. Phife , and 2. Drummes , 16. Muskettiers in Buffe-coats , and Beaver Morians , and 16. Pikemen , compleatly armed in white Corslets , whole Pikes and Morians .

Targettiers .

The Cornets having once play'd over , the Targettiers 9. in a company marched into the Hall , and without delay opposed each other ; drawing into figures 9. against 9. performing 10. severall forms , making their encounters and varying their figures , all according to the distinct sounds of their musick . Having performed their severall encounters upon each figure , they shook hands , and saluted each other , then joyntly together they did their obeysance to the Nobility , Aldermen , and Gentry , and lastly fell off in the nature of a Sillabans and so quit the Hall .

Next marched into the Hall , Captain Mulli-Aben-Achmat with his Saracens in great state , their musick was a Turky Drumme , and a hideous noise making pipe ( made of a Buffolas horn : ) The one half of the Saracens were armed with short Barbary guns and Cymiters , the other half with steel Targets , and Cymiters on their thighs : some of the chiefest of them had broad Turky daggers at their girdles , and all of them habited after the Persian and Turconian maner . Their names in their places as they marched ( for the better understanding of the Reader ) are put into the English tongue .

THOMAS WHITLEY Captain . RICHARD COOPER Ensigne . Sergeant Tooly . Steph. Faweett C. Iohn Sparkes C. Richard Bayly C. William Cam C Iohn Robottom C. Thom. Locke C. Iohn Ienkenson C. Thomas Piper C Abrah . Shewell T. Rob. Holland T. Iohn Sweeting T. Iohn Melton T Will . Roggers T. Hen. Slayde T. Will . Sparks T. Simon Hacket T George Laws Lieutenant . Russell , Pipe . Beebe , Drum .

These Sarracens marched into the Hall in form of a Herse as in the figure 1. entring in at the skreene , and so marching about the Hall : and being again come to the lower end thereof , they there made an Alt ; and without any directions drew up their divisions to the right of each other : forming a Grecian Phalanx as in figure 2. In this form he moved them some few paces , and then faced about again , supervising them with a stately survay , they in the interim moving into an uneven fronted battaile as in figure 3. This done , he moved forwards some few paces , and again made Alt. And his Sarracens without any present directions ( although according to his former order ) drew up into the form of a decressant , as in figure 4. In like maner observing a stately garb in his march ; he made the Cressant form as in figure 5. still keeping the same order as well in the making as in the marching on them all successively .

C stands for Captain , L for Lieutenant , E for Ensigne , S for Sergeant , P for Pipe , D for Drum , C for Carbines ( or Barbary guns ) and T for Targettiers .

Having made and marched upon al these figures , on each of them demonstrating the dexteritie of his men ; the Captain by a signe drew them into the second figure . They then being at the upper end of the Hall made an Alt ; The Captain then drawing off his divisions from the left , wheeled about the front of his body to the right , the rest of the divisions falling into their places successively : which reduced them into the first figure again , in which form he marched about the Hall ; And being come to the upper end , the Captain first , and the rest by Ranks successively , made their obeysance to the Nobilitie and Aldermen , after the Persian maner : putting their left hands upon the tops of their Turbants and Shashes , bowing their bodies forward , and so passed out at the garden doore .

Lastly , Captain Iohn Ven led in the Moderne Armes his Drums beating a lofty English march , his souldiers being but 32. in number , he could march but 2. a brest : and to that end he doubled half files to the left : so that the right hand file of Muskettiers made the first division , the right hand file of pikes made the second division , the left file of pikes made the third division , and the left file of Muskettiers made the Reere division . In this maner they marched once about the Hall in proper order both for posture and distance .

The second time of their coming from the lower end of the Hall , the Drums beat a Troop , the Pikes advance , and Ranks close forwards to their distance of order . This done , the divisions are drawn up to the left , then the pikes stand , and the Muskettiers march untill their reere range even with the front of pikes : then all stand and order Arms. When after some small pause , the Captain and Lieutenant , take out the third Muskettier of the right hand file trooping him up between them , neer to the upper end of the Hall , where being at a distance convenient , they make a stand , and the Drums strike an Alt , and are silent . The Captain and Lieutenant do their obeisance to the Nobility and Aldermen , then march off . The Muskettier in the interim of their Salute , unshoulders and sets the butt end of his Musket to the ground , then in a gracefull maner laying down his Musket , he doth his obeisance to the Nobility , Aldermen and Gentry ; turning himself half round : after a pretty pause , the spectators being very silent begins as followeth .

The Speech . Grave Fathers of the Citie , that are come Like the fam'd Senators of ancient Rome , From seats of Justice , and the publike cause To hear Bellona's Drum , beat loud applause To warre and victory ; Much honour'd men , Behold the Souldier and the Citizen Make but one man : these to Mars encline , And though like fiery Comets now they shine Threatning prodigious ruine to their foes , Each man can gain a Conquest without blows . For these are Starres of milder temper , when In their own sphears they do appeare to men . Not one of these , but can instruct a Band , But each Commander , discipline a Land . These were not made in haste , Nature has lent , To each just mixture of each Element . And such are made for Souldiers , else they are , But severall Instruments , ordain'd for warre . The truly valiant must be all , if not 'T were happy that such valour were forgot . Who onely fights , is but a sword or gunne Which onely executes and so has done . Wisedome , discretion , judgement , courage , art Makes up the wreath , that crowns a Souldiers heart . And such are these , and these are yours , that can Govern a little world in every man . The time has been , the rugged mayne was crost To both the Germanies with care and cost To finde a Souldier , whose experience might Teach our Commanders how to form a fight . But now , that trouble 's sav'd , these are asham'd That so much cost or dulnesse should be nam'd To soil their predecessors fair Repute : These would deny , should such a one make sute To give his labour , scorning t' have it thought They have not all , that may be learn'd or bought . And thus resolv'd , they are prepar'd to show To your lov'd Honors , what they have or know . Not doubting when your judgements shall descry Their love , their care , their skill , their industry , The Kings lent honors , that your merits crown'd , Will give your Souldiers , one small piece of ground To shew their Arms in : else , in heaps of dust Their glories will be hid ; their bright Arms , rust .

Captain Iohn Ven. Ensigne Richard Gould . Front . Sargeant Salter Lieut. Gooday Lieut. Hacket Lieut. Allen Lieut. Barriff 〈…〉 Lieut. Wolleston Walter Bosvile Iohn Birkenhed Tho. Levingston Rich. Bennet Thomas Head Thomas Hart Ric. Lacy speaker George Simcocks Richard Finch Will . Coleson Edward Wallis Left flank Lieutenant Gwin Iohn Alford Iohn Bowker Iohn Davies 〈…〉 Thom. Wardley Sam. Clerrige Raph Long Thomas Clark Lieut. Stackhouse Iohn Smart Matt. Andrews Iohn Povey Charles Fowke L. Drinkwater Iohn Smart sen . Iohn Ashley . Lieutenant Matthew Shepheard .

The speech being ended , obeisance done , his Armes recovered , and shouldred : the Captain and Lieutenant , on each side of him , for his more honour ( the Drums beating a Troop ) move down with him to his place , and so leave him . This done , the Muskettiers face in opposition : and close their division before the pikes . After some small respite , the Captain and other Officers quit the body , and the phife and drumme play the posture tune once over . When the musick began the second time , the Muskettiers in the front , and pikes in the reere , begun the postures as followeth .

The Muskettiers stand rested , The Pikes ordered .
The Posture tune .

The postures divided into 3. to make them fit to keep time with the Drum and Phife .

1 POISE YOUR MUSKETS . 1 1 Turn the butt ends of your Muskets to the right . 2 Raise up your Muskets with the help of your Rests . 3 Sever Muskets and Rests and Poise .
2 SHOULDER YOUR MUSKETS . 2 1 Slip your left hands down from the heads of your Rests . 2 Bring Muskets and Rests before you , placing your Rests crosse the stocks of your Muskets . 3 Lay your Muskets properly on your shoulders .
3 UNSHOULDER YOUR MUSKETS . 3 1 Slip and turn . 2 Place your right hands , behinde the Scutcheons of your Muskets . 3 Sever your Muskets and Rests and poise .
4 JOYNE YOUR RESTS TO THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR MUSKETS . 4 1 Slip your left hands up to the head of your Rests . 2 Ioyn your Rests to your Muskets . 3 Sink your Muskets and Rests by your right sides .
5 OPEN YOUR PANS AND CLEER . 5 1 Open your Pans . 2 Raise your Muskets . 3 Cleer your Pans , by blowing .
6 PRIME YOUR PANS . 6 1 Take your Primers into your right hand 2 Put powder into your pans . 3 Return your touchboxes .
7 SHUT AND CLEER YOUR PANS . 7 1 Shut your Pans . 2 Cast off your loose corns . 3 Blow off your loose corns .
8 BRING ABOUT YOUR MUSKETS TO CHARGE . 8 1 Step forwards with your right legs and poise by your left sides . 2 Trail your Rests between your bodies and your Muskets . 3 Ballance your Muskets in your left hands .
9 CHARGE WITH POWDER . 9 1 Take your chargers into your right hands , and slip off the caps with your thumbes . 2 Put powder into your Muskets . 3 Return back your charges .
10 CHARGE WITH BULLET . 10 1 Take your Bullets out of your mouthes . 2 Slip up your hands by the barrels of your Muskets and put in your Bullets . 3 Clap your hands on your Muskets to shake them down .
11 DRAW FORTH YOUR SCOURING STICKS . 11 1 Lay hands on your Scowring sticks and draw them a little . 2 Take lower hold , and draw them past the middle . 3 Draw them forth , and hold up the Rammer ends .
12 SHORTEN YOUR SCOURING STICKS . 12 1 Turn the Rammer ends towards your bodies . 2 Set the Rammer ends under your right paps . 3 Slip down your hands within an inch of the ends .
13 PUT YOUR STICKS INTO YOUR MUSKETS . 13 1 Put the Rammer ends into your Muskets . 2 Take higher hold , and put them further in . 3 Take higher hold and put them home .
14 RAM HOME YOUR CHARGERS . 14 1 Ram home . 2 With three . 3 Stroakes .
15 WITHDRAW YOUR SCOURING-STICKS . 15 1 Draw forth your sticks a little . 2 Take lower hold and draw them further . 3 Draw them forth and hold up the screw-ends .
16 SHORTEN YOUR SCOURING-STICKS . 16 1 Turn the screw-ends towards your bodies . 2 Set the ends under your left paps . 3 Shorten your sticks to an handfull .
17 Return your Scouring-sticks . 17 1 Put their ends into the grooves , sliding them a little down with your thumbes . 2 Take higher hold and thrust them further in . 3 Lay your middle fingers on their ends and thrust them home .
18 Recover your Muskets and Rests . 18 1 Bring forwards your Muskets with your left hands . 2 Poise your Muskets in your right hands . 3 Recover your Rests .
19 Ioyne your Rests to the outside of your Muskets . 19 1 Slip your left hands to the heads of your Rests . 2 Ioyne your Rests to your Muskets , before you . 3 Sink your Muskets and Rests by your right sides .
20 Cock your Matches . 20 1 Draw forth one of the ends of your Matches . 2 Blow your coals together . 3 Place your Matches in your Cocks .
21 Try your Matches , and guard your Pans . 21 1 Draw down your Cocks , and fit your Matches . 2 Let your Cocks flie back . 3 Guard your Pans .
22 Present upon your Rests . 22 1 Blow your Coals . 2 Open your Pans . 3 Present , keeping the Muzels of your Muskets mounted .
23 Give fire Brest high . 23 1 Levell your Muskets on your Rests . 2 Set the butt-ends to your shoulders . 3 Draw your Trickers and give fire .
24 Vncock your Matches . 24 1 Mount the muzels of your Muskets . 2 Vncock and return your Matches . 3 Shut your Pans .

Having thus performed their postures , the Phife and Drum play the falling of Tune ; in the interim whereof the Muskettiers perform their Saluting posture , and wheel of by division , two to the right , and two to the left , placing themselves in the reere of the Pikes .

After this maner the Tune is playd once over to every Rank .

The Falling of Tune .

At 3 Advance At 3 Shoulder At 3 Comport 3 Shoulder 3 Advance 3 Shoulder 3 Order 3 Shoulder 3 Comport 3 Advance 3 Charge Front 3 Charge Front 3 Charge to Front 3 Shoulder 3 Comport 3 Advance 3 Charge Reere 3 Charge Reere 3 Charge to Reer 3 Shoulder 3 Comport 3 Order 3 Order 3 Order

The Postures as aforesaid were first done with the Muskettiers in the Front , the Pikes at the same instant performing their Postures in the Reere of the Muskettiers , the body then standing as the figure under A ; when the Muskettiers gave fire they stood as figure B. When the Pikes did their postures in the Van then the body stood as under figure C.

A C M M M M P P P P M M M M B P P P P M M M M M M M M P P P P M M M M M M P P P P P P P P M M M M M M P P P P M M M M M M P P P P M M M M M M P P P P M M M M M M M M

The Muskettiers having performed their postures , and wheeled off as abovesaid : Then the Captain and Ensigne ( the Drums beating a troop ) lead up the Pikes towards the upper end of the Hall into the place , where formerly the Muskettiers stood : then the Drums strike an Alt. The Captain and other Officers ( as formerly ) quit the body . And the second time that the Posture Almayn is playd over , the Pikes begun their Postures . The Muskettiers at the same time , doing their postures in the reere of the Pikes , as formerly in the Front .

Note that the first strein of the posture Almayne was playd twice over : and the last streyn twice over , after this manner , the whole tune was doubly plaied twice over , wherewith consorted and ended both the postures of Muskets and Pikes together . The Pikemen having performed their Postures , the Captain and Ensigne move to the head of the Pikes , the Lieutenant to the reere of the Muskettiers , the other Officers to their severall places : the Drums beat a troop , the Pikes advance , the Muskettiers face to the right and left outward , and march to the Angles of their Pikes , then face as before . The Pikemen in the interim doing their obeysance and countermarching to the right , every rank saluting as they come into the Front , and so countermarch to the right , untill the File-leaders of the pikes are come even in rank with the Front of Muskettiers : Then they again re-countermarch to the left , and march up even a brest with the Muskettiers in one Body , and make a stand neer the upper D M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M
end of the Hall . Which done , the Body will stand as the Figure under D. The Captain , Lieutenant , Ensigne , and other Officers , having again quitted the Body , the Phife and Drumme begin the Almaine tune for the motions : and the second time the Tune is played over , they begun their motions as followeth .

The Tune for the Motions .

FACINGS .
Face all to the right , and march 6 paces .

The figures of number in the margent declare how many times the whole tune is played over throughout the exercise . With the end of the first streyne , all face to the Front againe , and order Armes .

Face all to the left and march 4 paces .

This is to bring you into the midst of the Hall : then face to the Front , and order as before with the close of the second streyne .

Face all to the right about and march sixe paces .

These foure facings intire . In this motion you are to keepe your Aspects to the Reere , and order Armes with the Close of the first streyne .

Reducement . Face all about to the left , move 6 paces . The continuance of the Tune numbred by the figures in the margent .

This done , order Armes ( as before ) with the end of the tune .

Left flanke face about to the right , and the whole Body march .

With the first streyne of the Musick , the left Flank faceth to the Reere , and the whole body moveth the way of their Aspects , ordering armes with the end of the streyne .

Reducement . Face all about to the left and March.

Vpon this Motion all are to move slowly , untill the proper Fileleaders be even in Ranke , then Face all to the Front together , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Two first ranks face to the right , and left outward ; Two last ranks face about to the right , move all four paces .

With the first streyne of the Musick , they are to face to the Right , Left , and Reere , and to move foure paces ; then order Armes with the end of the first streyne , keeping their Aspects the way of their motion .

Reducement . Face all about to the right ; and close your divisions . Divisionall Facings .

With the beginning of the second streyne , all are to face about to the right , and to move slowly , and close their divisions , then lastly to face all to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the tune .

The continuance of the Musick playing over figured . Musketiers face to the right and left ; Pikes face to the Front and Reer , move all .

With the beginning of the first streyne the Muskettiers face to the right and left outwards , and the two last ranks of Pikes face about to the right , then all move foure paces , ordering their Armes with the end of the first streyne , and keeping their Aspects the way of their motion .

Reducement . Face all about to the right , and close your divisions .

With the beginning of the second streyne , all are to face about to the right , and to close their divisions , then to face all to the proper Front , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Files to the right hand double .

Doublings . Because the motion of this doubling is short , it must be performed so slow and gracefully , that all may take their places , and order their Armes with the close of the first streyne .

For Reducement . Ranks to the left hand double .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the even ranks who are to performe this doubling , first face to the left , then together at three steps double , their ranks to the left , ordering their Armes with the end of the Tune .

Files to the left hand double . The continuance of the Musicks playing over .

This doubling is to be performed , as the other doubling of Files , observing the former directions : only varying in the hand .

For Reducement . Ranks to the right hand double .

These foure doublings are to be performed very leisurely , because the motion is so short , that so they may still end the doubling , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Double your Files to the right intire advancing .

With the beginning of the Tune , the odde files ( accounting from the right ) advance their Armes , move forwards , and performe the Doubling , ordering Armes with the close of the first streyne . This doubling requires something a quicker motion in the movers , by reason that it is a doubling both of number and place , the last foure being only doublings of number .

For Reducement . Front halfe-files as you weare .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the files that doubled face about to the right , and move back into their places , face to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the Almayne .

Right Flank , double the left Flank by division .

With the beginning of the first streyne of the Almayne , the right Flank devideth ; the Reere halfe-doubling about , The continuance of the Musicks playing over . and then both the Front and Reere halfe moving forwards untill they are cleere of the standing part of the Body ( being the left Flank ) they are to keep the Aspects , the way of their motion , but not to order Armes with the Close of the first part of the tune ; because the doubling was not perfected .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the Front division faceth to the left , the Reere division to the right , both moving slowly , untill the doubling be performed ; then face all to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the Almayn .

For Reducement . Right Flank that doubled , march into your places .

With the first streyne they that doubled advance their Armes , face to the right , and move cleere of the standing part of the Body .

With the second streyne , they face in opposition and march into their places , facing to the Front , and ordering Armes with the Close of the Musick .

Files double your-depth to the Right .

This Doubling requireth a little more quicknesse in the movers , This doubling the depth , Reduced the body : closing to the right , made roome for the next doubling . being they are to double , face to the Front , and order Armes , concluding all with the first streyne of the Musick .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the whole Body faceth to the right , and closeth to the right side of the Hall , to the distance of Order : then face all to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Half-files double your Front to the left intire . The continuance of the Musicks playing over .

In the first streyne of the Almayn , the half-files Advance their Armes , Face to the left , and move cleere of the standing part of the Body ( but not ordering Arms ) .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the half-files face to the right , and move up even with the Front : and then order Armes with the end of the Tune .

For Reducement . Half-files , that doubled face about to the right march , forth into your places .

In the first part of the Tune , the half-files advance Armes , face about to the right , and move down cleere off the standing part of the Body .

With the beginning of the second streyn , the Front half-files face to the left , and meet the Reere half-files in the midst of the Hall ( being even ) all face to the Front together , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Half-files double your Front by devision .

In the first streyn of the tune , the half-files advance their Armes , face to the right and left , moving untill they are cleere off the standing part of the Body .

With the beginning of the second streine , they face all to the Front , and march forwards untill they have evened the Front , then order Armes with the end of the tune .

For Reducement . The continuance of the Musicks playing over . Half files face about inward , and march into your places .

With the beginning of the first streyne , the half-files face about , and move down to the Reere of the Front half-files .

In the second part of the tune , the front half-files open to the right and left to their open Order , the Reere half files in the meane time , placing themselves directly after their Leaders : all facing to the Front , and ordering Armes with the end of the Tune .

COVNTERMARCHES .
Files to the right hand Countermarch .

Countermarches . At the Close of the first streyne of the Tune , the File-leaders must be even in rank , with the Bringers up , the rest of the ranks even one with another .

With the beginning of the second streyne , they all move forwards and finish the Countermarch ; keeping their Aspects to the Reere , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Files to the left hand Countermarch .

In this Countermarching Files to the left , they are to observe the former directions both for time and posture .

Ranks to the right hand Countermarch .

With the beginning of the first streyne , the whole Body faceth to the right , the right hand File turning off together , and moving even a-brest towards the left , untill the right hand file of Muskettiers be all met even in rank with the left hand file , The continuance of the Musick playing o ver. the Pikes in like manner being inserted one file within the other , where-with ends the first streyne of the tune .

With the beginning of the second streyne the Countermarch is continued , and perfected , all facing to the front and ordering Armes with the end of the Tune .

For Reducement . Ranks to the left hand Countermarch .

With the beginning of the first streyne , the whole body faceth to the left , and performes the Countermarch according to the former directions , only differing in the hand .

Front and Reer Half-files interchange ground .

With the first streyne of the musick , the whole body advanceth their Armes , the front half-files facing about to the right , each division passing forwards to the right , between each others Intervalls ( or files ) untill the File-leaders become even with the Reer Ranke , then stand with the Close of the first streyne .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the divisions move forwards , that division that moveth towards the bottome of the Hall , must have an eye to their followers , that so they may face all about to the left together , and Order their Armes with the Close of the Musick .

For Reducement . Front and Reer half-files interchange ground .

This second interchanging of ground is for the reducement of the former , wherein you are punctually to observe the former directions .

The continuance of the Musicks playing over . Half-files double your Front to the left .

With the beginning of the first streyne , the Reere half-files advance their Armes , moving forwards into the Front-half-files , This last doubling by half-files ( after the Countermarmarches ) was to inlarge the Front of the Body , that so the wheelings might the more properly and commodiously be performed ; facing about to the Right , and marching into the midst of the Hall , was to gain roome for the Body to wheele upon . until the half-file leaders are even in Rank with the File-leaders , the other Ranks being even one with another , then all order Armes with the Close of the first streyne .

With the beginning of the second streyne , the whole Body advance their Armes , and face about to the right , marching down towards the Skreene , untill the proper File-leaders be in the middle of the Hall . Then all face about to the right and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

WHEELINGS .
Wheele your battell to the right upon the same ground .

This Wheeling is to be performed on the first streyne of the Tune , and in the Motion the right Flank is to face to the left , using a reasonable quick Motion . The left Flank wheele slowly to the right , being come to their ground , all order Armes with the end of the first streyne .

For Reducement . Wheele your Battell to the left on the same ground .

Now the left Flank is to face to the right : the rest to performe in like manner according to the former directions . The continuance of the Musicks playing over . This wheeling is but the Reducement of the other , and to be done to the second streyne of the Tune .

Wheele your Front into the midst .

With the beginning of the Musick , the two middlemost File-leaders are to move very slowly , the Muskettiers on the Wings must use a swifter motion : being Wheeled together , all are to face to the proper Front , and Order their Armes with the Close of the first streyne .

For Reducement Wheele your Reer into the midst .

With the beginning of the second streyne of the Musick , all face about to the right , then wheele together as before ; Lastly , face all to the proper Front , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Wheele Front and Reere into both Flanks .

With the beginning of the Tune , the Body faceth to the right and left outward , and then Wheele together as formerly : facing to the proper Front , and ordering Armes with the end of the first streyne .

With the second streyne Advance Armes , face in opposition , Close your divisions , face to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

Reducement . Wheele both Flanks into the Front and Reere .

With the beginning of the Musick all advance Armes , and the half-files Face about to the Right , then wheel together as formerly . The continuance of the Musick playing over figured . Lastly face all to the proper Front , and order Armes with the close of the first streyne .

With the second streyne , face all in opposition , close your divisions face to your proper front , and Order your Armes , with the end of the musick .

The end of the motions .

THE motions of the body thus ended , the Captain , Lieut. Ensigne and other officers , take their severall places , the drums trooping them thither .

The Captain having saluted his Company , : The drums beat a lofty English March : and the Captain leads the company forth in divisions once about the Hall : each officer marching in his due place . Being at the lower end by the skreene , the drums beat a troop , the Pikes advance , the Ranks close forwards to their Order , and each officer leads up his division to the left . Then all together in a faire brest , they troop forwards into the middle of the Hall , and there make an Alt , all ordering their Armes . This being done , the Captain , Lieutenant , Sergeants , phife and drums quit the Body again : the Ensigne onely remaining with the company .

After some small pause the phife and drum begin the Almain once over both streynes , the body standing as the Figure under E.

Here begin the Firings . To make the first Figure .

Vpon the second time of the musicks playing over with the beginning of the first E M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M
streyn the Muskettiers move forwards slowly , The continuance of the Musicks playing over . untill the third Rank of Muskettiers rank even with the front of Pikes , then all stand , and order Armes with the end of the first streyne . With the beginning of the second streyne the two first ranks of musketts , face in opposition , close their divisions , face to the proper front , and order their Armes , the two last Ranks of Musketts , in the interim opening to the right and left , leaving intervalls between themselves and the Pikes , and so end with the close of the second streyne which produceth the figure under F.

The figure under F. being F M M M M M M M M E M M P P P P M M M M P P P P M M P P P P P P P P
made ; This Firing reduceth the Muskets to both Flanks again . the drums beat a preparative : the Muskettiers in the interim cock their matches and present : the Pikes at the same time first advancing , then porting , The drums beat a charge , the Muskets give fire , falling off after the usuall way of this firing : The drums continue beating , the Pikes charge , and the Muskettiers make ready again ; which being done , the drums strike an Alt , and the Pikes advance .

The continuance of the Musicks playing over . To make the second Figure .

When the Almain begins again , the two first Ranks of Muskettiers unshoulder and poise , marching to the front Angles of the Pikes , there ordering their Armes with the close of the first streyne of the tune .

With the second strein , the two last ranks of Muskettiers advance their Armes , and face about to the right , moving as before to the Reer Angles of the Pikes : all face to the Front , and then Order Armes with the end of the Tune which produceth Figure G.

The figure G thus made , The Drums beats a preparative , the pikes advance , and the two last ranks ( as well Pikes as Muskettiers ) face about , the Muskettiers cock and present to the Front and Reere , the Drums beat a charge , the Muskettiers give fire , the Pikes port , the shot having fired , wheel off to G M M M M M M M M P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P M M M M M M M M
the right and left , placing themselves in the reere of their owne divisions , still preserving the Figure , the pikes charge , and the Muskettiers make readie again , then all face to the front , and the Drummes striking an Alt , all order Armes , &c.

The continuance of the Musicks playing over . To make the third Figure .

After some small pause , the Phife and Drums begin the Almain again . With which the Muskettiers poise their Muskets , and the two first Ranks face about to the Right , the Muskettiers both of Front and Reere moving and closing their divisions , then face all to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the first strein .

With the beginning of the second strein , the Pikes advance , and the two last Ranks of them face about to the right : then all the Pikes march untill they are cleere of the Front and Reere of the Muskettiers : lastly all face to the Front , and order Arms with the end of the Tune which produceth figure H.

The Figure H thus made , H P P P P P P P P M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M P P P P P P P P
the Drummes beat a preparative , the Pikes advance , the Muskettiers make ready , the body faceth to the right and left , the Muskets present , the Pikes port : the Drums beat a charge , the Muskettiers give fire , wheeling off by division , and placing themselves behinde their followers . The next Ranks move forwards , give fire , and wheel off as before , still reserving the figure : The Drums continue the charge untill the Muskettiers have made ready again . The Drummes strike an Alt , the Pikes advance , all face to the Front , and order Armes .

The continuance of the Musicks playing over . To make the fourth Figure .

With the beginning of the first streyn of the Almain , the Muskettiers face in opposition , and close their divisions , then face to the Front , and order Armes with the close of the first part of the Tune .

With the beginning of the second streyn , the Pikemen advance their Pikes , face to the right and left outwards , and march to the foure Angles of the Muskettiers : then all face to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the Tune , which maketh the Figure I.

I P P P P P P P P M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M P P P P P P P P
K P P P P P P P P M M M M M M M E M M M M M M M M M P P P P P P P P

The Figure I. being thus made , the Drummes beat a preparative , the Pikes advance facing to the Front and Reere , porting their Pikes , the Muskettiers in the interim cock their Matches and present to the Front , Reere , and Flanks ( by inverting the foure innermost Muskettiers to the right and left ) the which produceth the Figure under K. The continuance of the Musicks playing over . In which forme they gave fire all together , moving againe into their places as under I the Drums and Pikes continuing the Charge , and the Muskettiers make ready againe . Which being done , the Drums strike an Alt , the Pikes advance , and all face to the front and order Armes .

To make the fifth Figure .

With the beginning of the Almain , the two last Ranks of Muskets face to the right and left , and quickly move betweene the divisions of Pikes on the Flanks : the left halfe-Ranks of Muskettiers in the Front , at the same time facing about ( to the Right ) marching down between the Divisions of Pikes in the Reere , just after the Muskettiers in the Front , then face all to the front , and order Armes with the Close of the first strein .

With the beginning of the second streyn , the two front divisions of Pikes , face about to the Right , and move down untill they stand even with the front of Muskettiers ; then face to the Front ( this done ) The two left hand files of the Body face to the Right and Close to their distance of Order : then all face to the front and order Armes , with the end of the Tune , which produceth the figure L.

The continuance of the Musick playing over . The figure L thus made , the L P P M M P P P P M M P P M M E M M M M M M P P M M P P P P M M P P
Drums beat a preparative , the Pikes advance , the Muskettiers Face to the Front , Reere , and Flanks : The Pikes upon the Right of each division of Muskettiers face the same way with their Muskets and Port , the Drums beat a charge , the Musketiers give fire , wheeling of to the right , and placing themselves in the Reere of their owne divisions : The Muskettiers having given fire , the Pikes charge , and the Muskettiers make ready again : which done , the Drums strike an Alt , the Pikes advance , and all face to the proper front ordering their Armes .

This Figure is reduced againe as followeth .

With the beginning of the Almaine , the Reere division of Muskets , move forwards into the Front , the two left-hand-files opening to the left ( in the meane time ) to give them way , the two flank divisions of Muskettiers are also to close to the right and left inwards , and all order Armes with the end of the first streine .

With the beginning of the second streine , the Pikes in the Reere close forwards to open order : the Muskettiers in the meane time face to the right and left outwards , the Pikemen face to the right and left inwards , then all move and interchange ground : which being done , all face to the front , The continuance of the Musicks playing over . and order Armes with the end of the Tune .

To make the sixth Figure .

When the Almaine begins , the Right hand file-leaders of Muskettiers and Pikes , advance Armes and wheele to the left , Crosse the front of the Battell : then face to the front , and order Armes with the end of the first streine .

With the second part of the Tune , the halfe-files of each Armes ( of the left Flank ) face about to the right . The bringers up ( being the Leaders of the motion ) wheele to the left Crosse the Reere of the Battell : the other foure files are also in the interim to open to the right and left , that so they may stand even with the inmost Angles of the Front and Reere divisions . Lastly , all face to the Front , and order Armes with the end of the Tune which produceth the Figure M.

The figure M thus M. M M M M P P P P M P P M M P E P M M P P M M P P M P P P P M M M M
made , the Drums beat a preparative , the Pikes advance , the Muskettiers make ready , all facing to the Front , Reere and Flanks , & accordingly do present . The Drums beat a charge , the Muskettiers give fire ( the Pikes in the meane time porting ) having fired , the Pikes move a little forwards , and the Muskettiers passe to the right , every man behinde his Pikeman . The Drums continue beating , the Pikes charge , and Muskettiers make ready again . Which being done , the Pikes advance , and the whole body faceth to the left Angle of the front .

At this instant the Beacon is fired , and the Captain and other Officers leave their places where they stood to see the Exercise , and repaire to the Company . The Captain comming to the left Angle of the front ( to which part the Body stands faced ) marcheth them a little , and wheeleth them about to the right . Now the Sentinell gives fire without in the Yard . Whereupon the Captain having Trooped them towards the Skreen of the Hall : presently reduceth his souldiers by wheeling the front inwards to the Reere , and then Countermarching his files to the Right . By this time , one comes crying into the Hall , Arme , Arme , the Saracens are Landed : and by this time the Captain had intelligence that their Battelles marched fast towards him . Whereupon he wheeleth his Battel about to the right , and doubled half-files to the left ; that done having taken a ground of some advantage he advanced his Muskettiers before his Pikes , and made the horne-Battell as under figure N. In which forme he attended the comming on of the Infidels .

The Commanders shewed good proof of their skills , & experimented judgements , by the politique and various alteration of their formes .

The Souldiers also shewed themselves to be no younglings in the Art Millitary , by their ready obedience , and active motion , on each varietie . The fight continued a long time with great obstinacie on either side , untill at length the advantage of the Christians Armes and number of their souldiers , prevailing MULLEY ACHMAT with the Saracens , were forced to give ground . The which the Christian Captain perceiving , he caused his Muskettiers to move up between his Pikes , and present powring out his shott by two Ranks together . The Pikes also at the same time , charging them home : which the Turcomen people , no longer able to indure , they quit the Hall ( the same way they entred ) MULLEY ACHMAT and his Lieutenant making good the Retreit with their Symiters in their hands .

The Saracens thus forced out of the Hall , the two last ranks of Captain Vens Company face about , and are privately led away by Lieutenant Sheppard , either to lie in ambush , or to attend upon the Saracens designes ; as opportunitie should best offer it self .

The Captain in the mean time facing the Muskettiers to the right and left outward , the Pikes to the right and left inwards , causeth them to interchange ground ( This brings the Muskettiers again to the Flanks ) Then the drums beating a March , the Captain leads the Company in Divisions once about the Hall , and marcheth out at the lower end by the skreene into the yard .

Mulley Achmatt having again ordered his Body in the Garden , sends a spie to see what the Christians are doing ; and finding them all gone out of the Hall , surmised they were fled ; And thereupon Mulley Achmatt returns with great Triumph , and with much vaunting insolence marcheth round about the Hall , with his Souldiers in form of a Herse , as you may perceive by the Figure numbred with 12. Now being at the lower end of the Hall , he made an Alt , when immediately upon a signe given , the Turks doubled their half-files to the right intire , the which produced Figure 13. On which form he marched , and with a stately survay , beholding the Order of his Souldiers , and the countenance of the Spectatours , he again made Alt , observing his former order , in making and marching on these ensuing figures .

After that MULLEY-ABEN-ACHMAT had made and marched on all these severall Figures , at last with great insolence , he wheeled his battell about to the left , his body being in form of the 17th Figure ; He with a carelesse garbe viewing the Spectators , and with eyes darting forth disdaine , demonstrating a kinde of haughty scorn ( by the gesture of his body ) against the supposed Temeritie of the Christians , whom he beleeved to have been fled . But they to the contrary all this time kept good espiall upon him , suffering him to swell rather by opinion then fortune .

For even now when his insolence was at the highest , he heard the Christians drums beating a March : Captain VENS Company approaching so neare , that they were now entring the Hall by the Skreen . Assoon as they were entred the Christians drew into Battalia , the drums beating a preparative they advance forwards , and charge the Saracens , and they perceiving their numbers to be so small , as willingly meet them .

Captain VEN had all his Musketts in the front of his Pikes , and the enemie his battells were ranged as in Figure 17. The shot playd thick on both sides , as sometimes being in front , sometimes on the flanks , sometimes again in the Reere , other-whiles in the midst . The Politick Captains , still varying of their formes on either side , as might make best for their own advantages , each striving for the Garland of victory . But by this time the Ambush ( under the conduct of Lieutenant SHEPPARD ) was ready to fall on : and therefore Captain VEN caused his drums beat a Retrait , firing and charging Pikes retreating , thereby to draw the Turks from their strength into disorder . The Turks perceiving the Christians to give ground , charge fiercely on . But the Christian Captain made but a politick retreat , thereby to draw the Turks from their advantage of ground , that so the ambushment might have opportunity to charge them in the Reere . This as it was contrived fell out accordingly . For the Lieutenant who all this while had kept himself and souldiers close ; now perceiving his opportunity : Ranged all his Muskettiers in front , and with all possible secrecie , drew close up to the Reere of the Enemie ; Then all on a sudden powring out a great salue of shot , he therewith even rent and tore the order of the Enemie .

Now the Christians charge both in Front and Reere the Turcoman Lieutenant with an undaunted courage , faced his half-files about , and with an unparalleld resolution singled out the Christian Lieutenant , with his well tempered Cymiter laying about him like a Turk . Insomuch that Lieutenant Sheppard with his Partizan had much ado with all his skill and dexteritie , to keep him at the point . The other striving to hew out a way before him , even through steel , fire , and flame : with his well cutting Fauchion slicing and paring the Christian Lieutenants Partizan , as if it had been a a wodden dagger , and not a composure of steel . Neverthelesse the Christian Lieutenant perceiving the Turcoman to be a proper personage , and not willing to destroy so goodly a presence . He therefore stood politickly on the defensive , whilst the other tired himself by his own fury .

All this while the Souldiers are likewise at it with their short guns , swords and targets , against the Christians with their Muskets and whole Pikes , where we will leave them a while striving like contrary elements , and return into the Front to see how MULLEY-ACHMAT behaved himself against the Christian Captain , who as I foreshewed had given back purposely to draw the Turk from his advantage of ground , that so his Lieutenant might the more commodiously give on in the Reere .

The which accordingly taking effect , he gave a fresh charge in the front , at which the Saracens began to stagger , perceiving themselves to be doubly charged in Front and Reere .

Mully Aben seeing his people began to waver , meant to doe something in person , so to re-inforce his Battell , and therewithall casting away his Pole-axe , betooke himselfe to his Battell-ax and Target ; therewith working wonders , forcing the heads of the best armed Pikes to give him way , that so he might encounter the Christian Captain . Who at the same time supervising his Battels ( as being carefull to prevent all crosse accidents of Warre ) he saw what havock the Turk made in person . Whereupon singling him out , between them two began a fierce fight .

The Turke at the first encounter , receiving a wound in the hand from the Christian Captain , wherewithall being so much the more enraged , he endeavoured to get within him , intending to have stabd him with a * * This Creese is a dagger with a waved blade poysoned according to the custome of that Countrey . It was given him by the great King of Maccassar for a present , for saving his life when they were hunting and killing the wilde Bore , who had else killed the King . poysoned Creese ( which he continually wore at his side ) hoping with his fall to conclude the victory . But the wary Christian perceiving his fury , held him close to it , still keeping the point of his weapon at his breast .

Inraged ACHMAT even foming with anger that he could not work his designe : resolved for his last refuge with the remains of his over-wearied Turks , to break through the Battell of the Christians . But the vigilant Captain having drawn all his Pikes in Front closely serried together , kept them so close up , that they could not make the least penetration . Whereupon being quite out of heart , with joynt consent they cryed for quarter , after the Turkey maner casting their weapons on the ground , and laying their left hands on their heads , with a loud voice crying , Saybe-Sallam .

The Christian Captain remembring how valiantly they had beaved themselves in fight , took compassion on them , and disarming them , commanded them to passe through between his Files into the Reere . Lieutenant Sheppard in like maner with his Souldiers following them , placing his Souldiers in the Reere of the Turks . So that the Christians had 4. ranks , 2. Ranks in the Front , and 2. Ranks in the Reere of the Captive Turks . They being in 2. Ranks in the midst of the Conquerors . Then the Christian Captain caused the first Rank of Turks to move between the first and second Ranks in the Front . The second Rank of Turks , between the third and fourth Ranks in the Reere . Being content himself to have gained the victory , he took onely the Captain MULLEY-ABEN-ACHMAT for his prisoner . MULLEY-SHECK the Turkey Lieutenant being Lieutenant Sheppards prisoner , ABEN-ABDELLA the Turkey Ensigne being prisoner to Ensigne Gould , the rest of the Turks being equally divided amongst the Souldiers , every two Souldiers having one Turkey prisoner between them : the Captain thus bountifully rewarding his skilfull and conquering Souldiers .

This being performed , the Captain led forth his Company again in divisions ( the Turks being pinioned with peeces of Match . ) After the Captain , marched dejected MULLEY ACHMAT ; Then a division of Muskettiers being but two in Rank , and a Turkey prisoner between them , every Rank having one in like maner . Then marched Ensigne Gould at the head of the first division of Pikes , displaying his Ensigne in token of victory . ABEN ABDELLA being led , and the Saracen Ensigne being carried after him . Lastly , after the Reere division of Muskets marched Lieutenant Sheppard , leading with him his prisoner bold MULLEY-SHECK . In this triumphing maner , Captain VEN led his Company thrice about the Hall , the Drums beating a March : where it was a goodly sight to see , how every Souldier was enriched with one spoyle or other , the which they carried in triumphing maner , some having Cymiters , some Barbary guns , others having Targets , but all some thing , besides this , the Souldiers were mightily enriched , by the Iewels that they found about them , for these were not of those poore roving Saracens , but a select Company that had enriched themselves by the spoiles of many others . Thus having marched about the Hall the third time , being come to the Skreen , the Captain made a signe , the Drums beat a Troop , the Pikes advance , and the Ranks close forward to their Order . This done , the divisions are drawn up in Battalia , then the Pikes stand , and the Muskettiers advance into a Horne Battell . Lastly , being in this form , the Drums continuing their Troop , the whole body advanceth forward into the middle of the Hall , then the Drums striking an Alt , the whole Body makes a stand , ordering their Armes . Then the Captain and Lieutenant as at the first take forth Mr. Richard Lacy ( the third man from the Front of Lieutenant Bariff his File ) trooping him between them into the Van before the midst of the Front of Muskettiers , there doing their severall duties to the Nobilitie as formerly ; The Souldier began this ensuing Speech .

Vnbrace your Drums , and let the warlike Phife No more distinguish 'twixt pale death and life , Furle up your Ensignes , let the Canon cease , And re-assume your ( bravely purchast ) peace . Here are the knowing , that with judgements eye , Look through your Actions ; can at first discry Your well weigh'd resolutions , and can give That sweet reward , that makes a Souldier live , Encouragement : which from you is praise , Welcome as Triumph , or th' unblasted baies . Give us but that , we can dispence with cost , With time more pretious , and with what is most In the esteeme of men ; we want but ground , Which had , you conquer ; yet our hopes are crown'd . This from your bounties if we shall obtain , Vollies of shot , shall thank it back again .

After the speech thus ended , duty being done , and the Souldier returned to his place , the Captain caused the Drums to beat a Troop , and the Pikes to move forwards even with the Front of Muskettiers . Then the Captain makes a signe , the Drums beat a March , and the Company marcheth again in divisions , The Captain first , and the Ranks of Souldiers following , doing a short Souldier-like obeysance to the Nobility as they past by them . The Ensigne onely basing his point : In this order marching forth of the Hall , where the Turks found so good quarter and kind usage , that now they are all turned Christians , leaving that course of life , and are now either Merchants or Shopkeepers for the most part .

FINIS .

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Tho. Wykes . Aug. 28. 1639.
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