The first Dutie discharged in Holsten at Crempe .

THE old Proverb is , A good beginning makes a good ending , and to lead a good life , is the way to a happie death . Immediatly after our landing at Loughstad on the Elve , by command of his Majestie of Denmarke , we were quartered in the fat and fertile soyle of Holsten , nothing inferiour in fertilitie to any part of Dutchland , except in Wines , having Corne in abundance , to the increase Communibus Annis of the twentie eight Corne , Wheat and Barly : in milke , nothing inferiour to Holland , and for the most part inhabited by Hollanders , especially the Cities . This Soyle hath also abundance of fresh and salt-water fishes ; their Gentry live like Noble men ; and their Communaltie live like Gentlemen . During our enquartring with them , our entertainment was answerable to our charges , where some Officers had allowance of a peece a day for keeping good Order . Lievtenant Colonell Arthur Forbesse had the Command over the Regiment in the absence of the Colonell , being hindred by sicknesse . Shortly after our going over , the Lievtenant Colonell departed this life , being a Gentleman of much true worth , and a valourous Commander , much regrated by the whole Regiment . Immediatly after his death , Captaine Sanders Seaton was by his Majesties Patent made Lievtenant Colonell to the Regiment , who did bring a strong Company of well exercised Souldiers , which were joyned to strengthen the Regiment . Captaine Iames Dumbarre , who did get Lievtenant Colonell Forbesse his Company , was placed Sergeant Major , Captaine Sinclaire , Captaine Boswell , and Captaine Ennis Companies were reduced to strengthen the other Companies of the Regiment , which being made complete , were mustred , cloathed , and payd of their muster-moneth . Who then would disdaine to follow warres , might be thought unwise . The Baron of Fowles comming over a voluntier , was allowed a free Table to entertaine an Earle , being ordinarily above sixteene persons at Table ; his Visitors , horses and servants entertained accordingly .

The Regiment mustered received colours , wherein his Majestie would have the Officers to carry the Danes crosse , which the Officers refusing they were summoned to compeare before his Majestie at Raynesberge , to know the reasons of their refusalls ; at the meeting none would adventure , fearing his Majesties indignation , to gainestand openly his Majesties will , being then his Majesties sworne Servants : and for the eschewing of greater inconvenience , the Officers desired so much time of his maiestie , as to send Captaine Robert Ennis into England , to knowe his Majestie of Great Britaines will , whether or no , they might carrie without reproach the Danes Crosse , in Scottish colours : answere was returned ; they should obey their will , under whose pay they were , in a matter so indifferent .

During the tedious winter , the Regiment was well exercised , and put under good discipline , as well the particular companies , as the whole Regiment , so that mine eyes did never see a more complete Regiment , for bodies of men , and valiant souldiers ; as shall be seene in the discharge of their duties , begun with the sheding of Duch-bloud .

A Duch captaine , having out of a mad humour mutilated a souldier of my Captaines company of one finger . The souldier complaining to me , I made my Lievtenant-colonell acquainted with the manner , who sent to the Captaine to know his reason ; The Captaine , not repenting of the wrong done , but rather bragging he would second the first , with a greater : he comming through my Quarters , I being exercising the company , the Sergeant overtakes him , and almost kill'd him , who made no defence , neither pressed ever to be repaired of his wrongs . This duty begun with the shedding of Duch-bloud by one of my name , and kindred . In the continuance of the storie , you shall heare much bloud shed , of all Nations in Europe , and of ours not the least . But of my freinds , and myne , too much .

The first Observation .

THE land of Holsten full of prosperitie at this time , having all things in a golden swimme , and waving carelesly in a swallowing plentie , having her heart full of pleasures , disdaining what was to come , ruine seazed vpon this land within six months , after our rising from quarters , to our first expedition , towards the Waser streame . At our comming into the land , the proudest sort of them , disdained souldiers , saying , they had no neede of strangers , they were sufficiently able themselves to hold out the Emperors forces , their passes were strong , their power in Armes were mightie of Horse and foote , as any Province in Germanie ; notwithstanding whereof , in a short time , they felt the wrath of Heaven , and were ruinated in the middest of their fortunes . I wish my Country , by a timely prevention to avoide the like , by suspecting the smooth streame , being ordinarily deepest ; lest they should become subject unto their enemies , their land wasted with fire , and sword , their buildings , and plantings destroyed , their riches , and Iewels made spoyle of , their wives abused , and their daughters deflowred , themselves banished , and their Religion persecuted ; in so much that their Pastors flying to the Altar for refuge , were cruelly put to death . Since therefore their enemies are our enemies , we ought to beware .

We ought also not to deny our betters in things indifferent , lest the askers love waxe drie , and his revenge grow great : for to a generous spirit , as it is hard to begge , so it is harsh to be denyed . Our Officers refusing to carrie the the Danes Crosse in their colours , disobliged his Majestie so farre , by their denialls of a thing indifferent , that after the death of our worthy Lievtenant Colonell Arthur Forbesse , Lievetennant-Colonell Seaton was preferred against the Officers wills , who once placed , would refuse nothing unto his Majestie he would command .

By his Majesties authoritie , against the Colonells will , Captaine Duncan Forbesse , and Captaine Iohn Forbesse , for alleaged insufficiencie , were put off their command , and their companies given to others , whom his Majestie favoured . But time that alters all things , having favoured them , they were restored to their companies againe .

When we have good dayes we slight them , when they are gone , we sinke under the wring of sorrow , for their losse ; and want teacheth vs the worth of things more truely : and it is a true saying , Blessings appeare not , till they bee vanished . Our Officers that were discontented under the King of Denmarke without reason , having had both good quarters , and money , there after in other services would have been contented with lesse . We ought then , to make use of the present , preserving that we have , and if it goe , to grieve as little , as we may : yet we ought to owe a deare respect to the memorie of the good we lost .

Certainly , a good resolution is the most fortifying Armour a discreet man can weare ; that can defend him against all the unwelcome frownes , that the poore world puts vpon him : with this , we can be servants as well as Lords , and have the same inward pleasantnesse in the checkes of fortune , that we carried in her softest smiles ; It was Zantippe's observation , that she ever found Socrates returne with the same countenance , that he went abroad withall . I wish no man so spiritlesse , as to let all abuses presse the dulnesse of a willing shoulder : for resolution is alwayes necessary in the waine of fortune , to save vs from discontentments , that usually deject us . A wise man makes the trouble lesse by fortitude , when a foole stoupes to it . The world hath nothing so glorious as vertue , which is like the passage of Haniball over the Alpes , a worke of trying toyle , of infinite danger , but once performed , it lets him in unto the worlds Garden , Italy leaving him a lasting fame .

My Chiefe and cosen , the Baron of Fowles , being in his travels in France a litle prodigall in his spending , redacted his estate to a weake point , being advised by his friends timely to looke to the wounds of his house and family , and to foresee the best cure to keep burthen off his estate , having engaged his Revenewes , for teene yeares , to pay his Creditors , he went beyond sea a voluntier to Germanie with Mac-Keyes Regiment , well accompanyed with a part of his neerest friends : and having the patience to attend his fortune , his first employment was to be a Captaine of a company of Scots souldiers , leavied by himselfe , and there after advanced to be a Colonell of horse & foot of strangers , under the invincible King of Sweden of worthy memorie .

Thus farre of the Barron of Fowles in my first observation , to animate other Cavaliers borne of lesse fortunes to follow his vertues in being patient , though their preferments come not at first , loving vertue for her end .

Here also we see by the example of the Dutch Captaine formerly spoken of , that pride in a noble nature is as rare to be found , as humilitie in an unworthy minde ; and arrogancie is a weede that ever growes in a dunghill , and no circumstance can make the expression of pride laudable : for the affronting man by his owne follie , should be taught the way to his duetie , as the Dutch Captaine was , who , out of his pride and arrogancie , would second a first wrong with contempt , was taught humilitie , in so much , as he was made beholden to those for his life , whom out of his pride he had offended .

The second dutie discharged , of the rising of the Regiment from Quarters going on their first March.

THE Colonell recovered of his sicknesse tooke shipping from Scotland to Holland , and from thence over land to Holsten , accompanied with Captaine Mac-Kenyee , and Captaine Pomfrey , arrived in the latter end of March Anno 1627 in Holsten , where he was welcomed by his Regiment . At his comming , orders were given , his Regiment should be brought in Armes at Eittho , where his Majestie would take their Oathes of fidelitie . The Regiment being come together at the Randezvouz , was drawn vp in three divisions , artending his Majesties comming , in good order of battaile , all Officers being placed according to their stations orderly , Colours fleeing , Drummes beating , horses neying , his Majestie comes royally forward , Salutes the Regiment , and is saluted againe with all due respect , and reverence , used at such times ; his Majestie having viewed Front , Flancks and Reare , the Regiment fronting all wayes towards his Ma tie . , who having made a stand ordained the Regiment to march by him in divisions , which orderly done , and with great respect , and reverence , as became ; his Majestie being mightily well pleased , did prayse the Regiment , that ever therafter was most praise worthy . The Colonell , and the principall Officers having kissed his Majesties hand , retired to their former stations , till the Oath was publikely given , both by Officers , and souldiers being drawne in a Ring by conversion , as use is , at such times . The Oath finished , the Articles of warres reade , and published , by a Banke of the Drummer Major , and his associates , the Regiment remitted marches off orderly by companies , to their quarters , to remaine till orders were given , for their vp-breaking . The next day the Colonell , and Lievetenant colonell , were commanded to march over the Elve with seaven companyes , and to beset the Towne of Stoade with two companies , and then to march with the other five towards the Waser streame , to joyne with the English forces commanded by Generall Morgan , being foure Regiments of foote .

The Sergeant Major Dumbarre , with the remnant foure companies , was commanded towards Lawenburg , fearing the enemy was to crosse the Elve : our orders dulie followed , we are thus severed , marching to our severall Randezvouz , entring to take paines , for our former too much pleasure and riot , used in our winter quarters :

On this expedition towards the Waser streame , unfortunately Captaine Boswell comming after the Regiment was killed by a number of villanous Boores , ever enemies to souldiers : the Cavaliers death was much regrated of all that knew him , and no reparation had for his death . But the Boores being fled , the Dorpe was burnt off .

Being thus joyned to Generall Morgan his forces , where we remayned ten weekes , having had great dutie in watching , many alarummes , but little service , so that our souldiers longing for service said , the Emperialists were no enemies ; yet when the service was once offered , the smart came with it in great .

Our Lievetenant colonell and his company did march from vs towards Lawenburg , and joyned with the other foure companyes , and the Sergeant Major Dumbarre was sent to command the Colonells division on the Waser , the Colonell being gone to sollicite moneyes for the Regiment , seeing the English Regiment did get weekely meanes , whereas we were entertained on proviant bread , beere and bacon .

The second Observation .

NOthing procures more faithfull service , then the Masters liberalitie . This magnanimous King his liberalitie we could not complaine of , having payd us in money , and with assignation of moneys , on our owne King ; and good Quarters we had , which were not reckoned unto us ; our true fidelitie his Majestie did oft-times commend , and our service both . Therefore in my opinion , that bloud is not to be accounted lost , which is shed for a Noble Master . Diligent , and discreet servants , are the best friends a noble King , or Prince can be blest withall : And as our deserving in this service was good , our respect was more than answerable ; having beene many times feasted , and Royally entertained , at his Majesties Table ; being of servants , made companions to the King our Master . Let no man then thinke it bondage , to serve a noble Master , and a bountifull King , as this was ; yet he that lackes this ambition , to be made companion to earthly Kings , following this worldly warfare , I would admonish him , to be thankfull to the King of Kings , for his peace , and quietnesse at home , and in his prosperitie , to make his acquaintance with God , that if adversitie come , he may be the bolder with his Maker , by prayer , which is the key to open heaven , and the meanes to remove our adversitie : for to reach unto God , wee must humble our selves by prayer , uniting us unto him , through the greatnesse of our love ; for if we love God , we will be painfull to seeke him , and to find him , we must enter in the narrow way ; and if wee will be partakers of his meate , we must first taste of his continencie ; if we will follow him to the breaking of his Bread , like valiant Souldiers , wee must not faint , till wee drinke of his Cup ; and to gaine him , wee must learne to lose our selves , for his sake . Let not then this saying be hard unto us , Forsake your selves , take up your Crosse , and follow me : if we faint at this , and not prove as resolute Souldiers , the next would be harder ( the reward of Poultrons ) depart from me you cursed unto everlasting fire , I know you not . While then we have peace , and quietnesse , I wish we may be familiar with this King of Kings , the Lord of Hosts , and say in particular , Thou art my King , O God ; enter into his Tabernacle , and salute Iesus Christ thy Saviour , and Redeemer , the head of all principalities , and powers , and let thy desire be , to be with him , in the land of the living . Then let the Heavens rejoyce , let Sathan flee , and Hell tremble , and let thy Conscience cry , Christ is my Saviour ; the world thou must despise , Heaven thou must desire , and in truth say , Christ is my Saviour ; without this assurance , all our knowledge , all our glory , all our honours , are imperfect , and of no effect : lest therefore , thou should'st check me , being but a vaine Souldier , saying , it is a good world , when the Fox begins to preach , leaving thee to God , I will returne to my observation , on my Regiments March , the continuance of it , for nine yeares successive , in breadth , in length , in circle , in turning , in returning , in advancing to , and from our enemies , in weale , and woe , from the Baltick Sea , to the Waser streame , from the Waser streame , to Rapine in the Marke , from Rapine to Wesmar on the Baltick Coast , from Wesmar by water unto Holsten toward Ouldenburg , from thence by Sea , to Hensberrie in Holsten , from thence to Denmark , where in two yeares time , we did Circuit the Iland , with severall Marches , by land , and expeditions by water , being alike able for both , not like to the High Dutch , whose head nor stomack cannot endure the water . Being thanked of , by his Majestie of Denmark , having made peace with the Emperour in May 1629. from Denmark our expedition by water ( having taken service anew , under the Lyon of the North the invincible King of Sweden ) did continue towards Spruce , from thence to the Baltick Coast againe , and from thence to the River of Danube , that runs from the foot of the Alpes in Swaubland to the Adriaticke Sea , and , had our Master of worthy memory lived , we had crossed the Alpes into Italie , and saluted the Pope within Rome . But the losse of this Lyon to lead us , was the losse of many , and of this old Regiment , the remaines whereof are yet on the Rhine , where with twentie thousand Scots like them , I would wish to be , to doe service to the Iewell of Europe , the Daughter of our King the Queene of Bohemia , and to her Princely Issue .

My first advancement to preferment ( through the love of my Colonell , ) was on this first March , being without contradiction , though not without envie , placed to command , as Major over the Regiment , in the Major his absence .

So Iacobs blessing , bred Esaus hate , nature having made some as Antipathits to vertue , they were made sicke by my health . But for me , if another excell me in vertue , I will make him my example to imitate , not my block to stumble on : If in wealth , I 'le with him blesse God , for his plentie , seeing God hath enough for me , and him both .

The killing of Captaine Boswell on this March , should be an advertisement to all Cavaliers , comming after a Regiment , or Army , upon March , to looke well unto themselves , not offering any occasion of offence , being weakest , for the Rascall sort of Communaltie , are ever soone stirred to mischiefe , especially an Army having past by , which , for the most part , never goes through Dorpe , or Village , but some notorious Villaine commits some insolency or other , for which oft times , the Innocent doth pay .

Having joyned after our March to Generall Morgans forces upon the Waser , being quartered in open Dorpes , the enemy not farre from us , it was my fortune to have the first nights watch , as Captaine of the watch to oversee all Guards , the Avenue to the Dorpe on all Quarters , being well beset , with convenient Guards , and Centries , under silence of night Generall Morgan , accompanied with foure Gentlemen with fire-locks to try us , being young Souldiers , gaue fire on our outter Centry , our Centry having discharged , retired to the next Centry . I called the guard to their Armes , finding the Alarum continuing , caused the Sergeant of the Guard , with twelve Muskettiers , advance to Skirmish with them , to know what for Alarum it was , and to see what hinder hault they had : the Generall Morgan finding us discharging the dutie of understanding Souldiers , gave presently notice unto the Sergeant , what he was , and desired to speake with the Captaine of the Watch , whereupon the Sergeant conveyed his Excellence unto me , to the place of my Guard , being the Randezvouz for the Regiment in case of Alarum to draw up unto , and finding the most part of the Regiment , on suddaine with their Colours in good order , praising them for their good watch-keeping , his Excellence asked for the Colonell , and went to see him .

It is the propertie of our Nation , an enemie being neere in time of an Alarum to be in readinesse before any other Nation , though at other times , on watches , or repairing to their Colours , on Marches or in Garrison , they are more carelesse than others . But once comming to earnest , or in great extreamitie of danger ; to give them their due , they are not inferiour to any Nation , so farre , as I did ever see , or learne of others , older Commanders than my selfe . Yet many false Alarums , as we had on the Waser make Souldiers , and the most diligent , at last carelesse , till they feele the smart of some suddaine surprise , to rouse them , the better to goe readily to their duties .

The want of pay at the Waser made our souldiers a little discontent , seing the English get due weekely pay ; Neverthelesse , I did never heare of our Nations mutinie , nor of their refusall to fight , when they saw their enemies , though I have seene other Nations call for Guilt , being going before their enemie to fight , a thing very disallowable in either Officer , or Souldier , to preferre a little money to a world of credit .

It is a great part of a Colonels dutie , timely to foresee for all things necessary , that may give content to those under his command , lest being justly discontented , he might be greived , whiles it were not in his power to helpe himselfe , or others .

The liberality of a Colonell and his care in fore-seeing , for his Regiment , returnes to him oftimes with triple profit , being with moderation familiar with his Officers , making them , as humble friends , not as servant , under command , and he ought by all meanes eschewe to come in question , or publique hearing with his Officers : the onely meanes to make himselfe famous , and his Regiment of long continuance .

The third dutie discharged of our March from the Waser towards Bysenbourg on the Elve .

HAving thus remained the space of ten weekes under the command of Generall Morgan on the Waser side , we got orders to breake up , and to continue out march over the Elve under Hamburgh , and from thence , toward Bysenbourg Skonce , to joyne with the rest of our Regiment , the Colonell and Lievetenant Colonell being absent , Major Iames Dumbar commanded then in chiefe , receiving all necessaries fitting for our march , as ammunition ; proviant , and waggons , for our baggage , our sicke souldiers being cared for , were left behinde , and we brake up from the Waser the tenth of Iuly 1627. a Regiment of Horse being commanded with us for our Convoy to the Elve , the first night we quartered at Rottenburg a strong passe , having a great Marrish on both sides , accessible onely by one narrow causey which leades through the marrish to the Castell , which is well fensed on both sides with Moates , Drawbridges , and slaught bomes , without all .

The next day our march continuing , in the morning our fore-troopes having gotten Alarum retired on us , whereupon we drawing into Battaile , resolved to fight , and provided our selves accordingly for the enemies comming , which being found , but a false conception , nothing followed on it , but the continuance of our march , without further interruption .

The next night we lying in Quarters , our Guards orderly disposed , before day we had another Alarum , our duety duely discharged of all , both horse and foote , if the enemie had come we were provided ; But the Alarum proving false , we brake up , continuing our march toward Buckstehood appointed for our first Randez-vouz : where we were commanded to send to his Majestie at Stoade , for receiving of further Orders , and a company of Horse being directed with me , for my convoy , I was made choise of , to go to his Majesty for bringing Orders unto the Regiment . His Majesty being absent , Orders were given to me by a Generall Commissary to continue our march thorough Buckstehood and to quarter over night in the old land by the Elve side , till the next day we should crosse the River of the Elve at Blanckeneas , and from thence to march by Hamburgh through their Territories , and passe towards Lovenburgh , where we quartered a mile from it , continuing our march the next morning towards Bysenburgh , where we quartered in the fields , for five nights , till we knew of his Majesties further resolution .

The third Observation .

ALl marches are occasioned by the accidents of the warfare . The reason of this march was the enemies Army drawing strong to a head in Luniburgh land , of intention to force a passage over the Elve to come the easier to Holsten : his Majestie being weake of foote in this quarter , having no great feare of his enemie on the Waser , where we lay before ; we were therefore called to joyne with the rest of our Regiment at Bysenburgh . Another reason of this march was , the Kings forces in Silesia being also weake of Foote , standing in great neede of a timely supply , we being able to endure a long march , his Majesty resolved , after besetting well the passe on the Elve , to send us for a supplie unto the Silesian Armie : Neverthelesse many times we see in warres , though things be long advised on , and prosecuted after advise duely , yet the event doth not alwayes answer to mans conjectures : For it is a true old saying ; Man proposeth , but God disposeth .

A Commander having the charge of a Regiment , or partie , on a march , ought in all respects to be as carefull and diligent as a Generall , that leads an Army , being subject to the like inconvenience of fortune . Wherefore he ought to be well provided of all things fitting for his march , that , in time of Rancounter with the enemy , he might the better discharge his duty , especially being provided with good store of Ammunition , both for the mouth and service , with sufficient fix Armes .

He ought also , for his march ever to have good intelligence , lest his enemie should circumvent him . He ought also to order his march , according to the countries scituation he marches thorough , appointing his Randez-vouz nightly , short , or long , as his Quarters may fall in best security .

He ought also to keepe his Officers and Souldiers in continuall good order of discipline , without suffering the one , or the other to fall off from their Stations , without great and urgent occasions ; and if any of them chance to fall off , he is obliged to foresee to their timely returnes .

Likewise he ought not in any manner of way suffer violence to be used to Boores , or strangers in his march , and if such doth happen , he is obliged to do justice to all , and to see examplarie punishment done , to terrifie others from the like . He ought also , to be carefull to give none under his command just occasion of complaint , for want of their dues , either in quarters , or in distributing of their victualls , according to their strengths . He ought also on his march to be provident , in causing to bring their Proviant timely to their Randevouz , or Hawlts ; seeing it to be rightly distributed , for avoiding of contentions happening most commonly at such times .

Also he must foresee before he makes a hawlt , that the ground be convenient where he drawes up , whether he be in feare of an enemie , or not ; and at such times , he must be carefull , that centries be duly placed , at all parts needefull , and that no man be suffered to wander , or go astray , from the haulting part , for feare he be to seeke , when occasion should present either to breake up , to march , or otherwise , in case of Alarum , to have his Officers , or souldiers wandering , while as the enemie should charge , were a grosse error .

Likewise , he ought to be of strict command , and authority to punish those that on a march leave their Armes behind them , or that are carelesse in keeping their Armes both fix , and cleane . In quartering either in village , field or Citie , he must give orders for his posts to keepe Guards upon , and he ought himselfe to recognize all avenues , and inquire of the knowne countrimen , the passes , whereby his enemies may come unto him , and of the distance he is from his enemy ; he must also direct parties on all quarters of Horsemen to get intelligence , and Conschaift of his enemie , lest unawares he should be surprised .

Likewise at his upbreaking from quarters , he should take notice of all complaints , and do justice accordingly : And he should have a speciall care of the sicke , either to transport them , or to foresee for their good usage , in case necessitie , or weakenesse force him to leave them behind . He ought also , to foresee before he march for his Guides and to give charge to keepe them from running away ; and he ought to learne of the guide the inconveniences on the way that may be hindersome unto his march , that timely he might provide a remedie . His Guide should also know how far to go , that when he comes his length , he may timely provide for another . He ought also to learne the best way for his Baggage , and Ammunition to march on , and in case of suspected danger , he ought to ordaine a guard of Musketiers with a sufficient Officer to command for their convoy , and if it be such way , as that on occasion his Ammunition cannot be steadable unto him , in such a case he must not part from his Ammunition waggons ; but rather to keepe one way , though it should be far about .

He ought never for pastime , or pleasure , on a suspected march neere an enemy , to go from the sight of his Troopes ; for feare he should be absent in greatest neede , or that some misfortune might happen betweene those he commands himselfe , or against others incurring in their wayes . If occasion of service offer , he must never be dejected , but to encourage ever his owne most in the greatest extreamity , shewing testimonies of his inward valour and setlednesse of minde , by his by-past experience , testifying he is no Novice , not taking counsell of others , when he is with resolution to rancounter a brave enemy .

He must be of judgment to consider on the sudden his enemies designe , and timely he ought to oppose his enemy , either with few , or with many , as he finds his best advantage , And if his enemy be too far stronger than he , he must timely resolve how to make a safe retreat , being forced thereto ; Preserving his souldiers , to a fitter opportunitie : for once far ingaged , the retreat will be the more difficult to make without great losse ; He ought alwayes to keepe a good reserve of fresh , brave , resolute fellowes to keepe faces on their enemies , while as others should be forced to turne backe on them : at such times , and in such occasions the resolution , the courage , and the judgment of a valourous Commander is best knowne ; for many can advance rashly , that have never the wit , or judgment to retire bravely , as is ordinarily seene in many such Commanders , more stout , than wise . But lest I should enter too far to this purpose in this observation , for feare to be blamed my selfe for not retiring in time , it being a large field I entred in , let this suffice for this march of the Leaders duty .

Now to retire , being quartered a mile from Lovenburgh in a Dorpe , where the Boore for feare quit his lodging , so that for want of provision we were forced to send our Suttler called Iohn Matheson , towards Lovenburgh : in his absence our Boyes made use of his rugge to cover their faces ; in drowning of Bee-hives , the rugge being rough did lodge a number of the Bees , which , when the Boyes had drowned the Bee hives , they threw away : The Suttler comming late home we being a bed , went to rest ; and putting off his cloathes , drew his rugge to cover him , but as soone as the Bees found the warmenesse of his skinne , they began to punish him for his long stay , That he was forced roaring like a mad man , to rise , and throw off his rugge , not knowing ( though well he felt ) the smart of his sudden enemies ; we called to him , asking , if he was mad : he made no answer , but still cried the Divell had bewitch'd him , in piercing him in a thousand parts , still rubbing and scratching , crying with paine , not knowing the reason , till a candle was lighted , and seeing the Bees , threw his rugge in a draw-well ; The gentle reader may judge whether , or not , he was punished , for his long stay . Thus Seria mista jocis .