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Early English books online. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A89105) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 163702) Images scanned from microfilm: (Thomason Tracts ; 247:669f23[46]) The message of John Lambert Esq, in answer to the proclamation Lambert, John, 1619-1683, attributed name. 1 sheet ([1] p.) Printed for Iames Dukeson, London : 1660. A satire, signed "John Lambert.", in response to a proclamation of Parliament, dated 13 Feb. 1660. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 26. 1659". Reproduction of the original in the British Library. eng Lambert, John, 1619-1683 -- Humor -- Early works to 1800. England and Wales. -- Parliament -- Humor -- Early works to 1800. Satire, English -- 17th century. A89105 R211572 (Thomason 669.f.23[46]). civilwar no The message of John Lambert Esq, in answer to the proclamation. [Lambert, John] 1660 1 626 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A This text has no known defects that were recorded as gap elements at the time of transcription. 2007-07 Assigned for keying and markup 2007-07 Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2007-08 Sampled and proofread 2007-08 Text and markup reviewed and edited 2008-02 Batch review (QC) and XML conversion
THE MESSAGE OF John Lambert Esq , In ANSWER to the PROCLAMATION .

I Have not been so long versed in the Interest and Concern of this State , ( in whose greatest Affairs ( since a Commonwealth was imagined , and accordingly framed by an Army ) I have deserved the name of a Second ) as to startle at the sound of a Proclamation , and quit my hopes and designs , or surrender at the first Summons , which scares none but Cowards and men unprovided : I see 't is oftentimes the fortune of Greatness and Ambition to be clouded and eclipsed , as 't is likewise the more eximious and conspicuous lustre of such grandeur to redeem and recover its self from its ruines and obscurity . The great Marius tasted of this vicissitude while he lurked in the Fens of Minturnae , and yet a more popular person great Rome afforded not .

Shall I gratifie by the meanness of a never yet dejected Spirit , the impossible intrigues of my Rival ? and must I and my Fame be , prostituted to the pleasure and Lubet of a Treaty victory ? Shall I disarm my minde , and abandon my self and my Friends ( whose number and courage lackt but its proportion of wisdom , ) and kneel at a Bar , that have passed the Pikes and defy'd Artillerie ? Rather let as much reproach stick on my Atchievements in the Camp , as on my wives Feats in the Bed .

Of how much and great importance the very Name of a General is , this last half year hath amply informed the Nation : and can it be rationally thought that I will forgo that Title , and become a private person , further then this my present retirement ? I know I am designed a Sacrifice to the Peoples Liberty , whom the interruption and violation of this present Parliament most highly displeaseth . But am I thereforc onely to be blamed ? why not Fleetwood , Whitlock ? all the burthen must ( it seems ) rest upon my shoulders , that have more then I can well bear already on my head ? or else is it but a fetch , and a specious pretence , thereby utterly to disable and weaken my interest in the Army , and so to make room for a new Gamester .

Well , my Fates , ( for I scorn to whine with my Friend Desborow ) do you pardon me . I disdain mercy , 't is a word not befitting a great minde ; if I have betrayed or slighted the good and common benefit of three Kingdoms , I have undone my self , and so may others , and that 's some part of satisfaction to my Country . Yet , why may there not be a lucky reserve , and a fortunate aftergame for me , while I have the long Legs of the Anabaptists instead of Fortunes Forelock to hold by .

Sir George Booth and I are now in the same predicament ( saving my inviolable Liberty , that Nolime tangere , for all Generall Moncks fierceness ) my comfort is the Ananias's will not purchase my estate , no more then the Presbyters will Sir George's , and I do not know who else will or can , for the Cavaliers have no money , and besides are no such good State-Husbands : Well , adieu , Fare ye well , if any one enquire after me , I am in the pursuit of Sir Thomas Midleton .

John Lambert .

LONDON Printed for Iames Dukeson . 1660.