SIRS ,

it is no strange matter , if differing representations are often seene vpon one and the same subiect , for besides the ordinary change in the face of things , it is very difficult really to know how they are but with time . Hitherto you haue had such pourtraitures of this Towne , and of the siedge thereof as might be recouered , to content the desires of his Maiesties faithfull seruants . But at this present hauing with much curiosity , had the care to gather together all the plots and reports which haue bene made thereof , as well by his Maiesties Inginers , as by many Lords and braue Captaines , which ( with his Maiesty ) haue beene vpon the places , and haue seene and conducted the greater part of the workes there seene at this present ; I haue beene perswaded that you would most willingly accept a sight of this last assay of it , which I haue grauen so exactly and truly , that I haue bene assured I might present it to his Maiestie which I haue also done , who receiuing it with great contentment , I hope that you will infallibly doe the like .

For the vnderstanding then of this onely exact and true new plot ; It is to be noted , that diuiding the Circuit of the walles of the Cittie according to the foure parts of the world : The part opposite to the south , is that which is from the tower of the Farre vnto the gate of Saint Nicolas , which is filled by the Sea during the flood ; In which time , shippes may enter within the said hauen , where they are locked vp by a chaine , which riseth from the tower of Saint Nicolas , and of la Chaisne : the entrance of the said hauen , hauing no other bredth then for a great vessell to enter in . It is also to be noted , that vpon the ebbe , as well the hauen as the places where these figures 35. are quoted rest dry , being but owze vpon which it is impossible to goe .

The second part of the same walles towards the East & west , which extendeth from S. Nicolas gate , vntill drawing neere to the Congne gate , is taken vp by a salt marsh , where for the most part , the water remaineth alwaies a flote , and is therein maintained by meanes of a channell , marked 28. being newly made for the commodity of the salt pitts which are in the said Marsh , as also to make the water rise within the ditches by meanes of a Sluce , marked 30.

The third part of the walles , which are from the East South-east side , is from the Bastion of the Euangille , vnto the tower of Farre vpon all this length , there is a little hill which reacheth to the sea , which hill in some sort commandeth the towne , howsoeuer Its distance hindereth that no offence can be giuen , point blanke , neuerthelesse it may serue to take vp the flanckes , and hinder the defences and retrenchments of those of the towne ; It is to be noted , that betweene the same little hill and the towne , there is a meddow which by certaine springs which are in those parts , is kept moyst the greater part of the yeare .

The fourth and last part , is that which looketh towards the North , which reacheth from the Bastion of the Euangille vnto this side of the Congne gate , which is firme & grauely earth & much raised vp ▪ by means whereof , all manner of accesse may bee had to the place by way of intrenchment , although it be against the opinion of many .

This is summarily that which I can tell you of this place , as also of the workes there made in Blocking thereof , which I haue obserued in the best I possibly could , as well for the plot of the place as of the Country .

Heere followeth the Table to find the ●●●t remarkeable places in this figure . A Rochell . B The new Towne . C The hauen of Rochell . D Tower of the Chaisne . E Tower of Saint Nicolas . F The Gabion or Bastion of Owze . G Saint Nicolas gate . H Congne gate . I New-gate . K Gate of the 2. milles . L The tower of Farre . M Bastion of the Gospell . N Tadons fort . 1 Lewes fort . 2 Saint Maurices Redouts . 3 The fort of the holy Ghost , 35. fathoms square . 4 Redoute of the red Pigeon house . 5 Saint Maries fort . 6 Saint Annes Redouts . 7 Saint Marguerites Redouts . 8 Fort de lae Fons , or the Queenes fort , being 50. fathoms square . 9 Saint Francis Redouts . 10 Beaulieus for t , heere endeth Monsieur Bassompierres quarter , which beginneth from Lewes fort . 11 Ronsez Fort , heere beginneth Monsieur de Chomberts quarter . 12 Port of the salt pitts . 13 Moulinettes Fort. 14 Saint Nicholas Fort , heere beginneth Monsieur , d' Angoulesmes quarter . 15 Bonne graine's Fort. 16 Fort of Cornelle's house . 17 Redoutes . 18 Fort of Orleans . 19 Batterie which beateth within the Hauen . 20 Digues Fort , and Monsieur Marilac's lodgins . 21 Coreilles point . 22 Head of the Baye . 23 The New-port . 24 Redoute . 25 Batterie betweene winde & water 26 The Kings ships commanded by Monsieur de Guise . 27 The mount which hath 8. fathoms bredth of assize , being but three at the top . 28 Ships sunke . 29 Owzes . AA Estre the Kings quarter . BB larne , the quarter of the Councell and Secretaries of state . CC Perigny , Monsieur de Chomberts quarter . DD La leu , Monsieur de Bassompierres quarter .