there is of the haynousnes of the present busines and enterprise in them that are neerest to his Matie, and may best sound the depth thereof I impart to yow, sub sigillo, this clause of a private lr̃e from a very honorable frend, vizt 'The Scotch busines is starke nought, and, whatsoever glosse may be thought to be put upon it, it is growne to be as foule a treason as ever was hatched in any kingdome. And, if the resolutions wch are yet taken doe not vary, the King will be inpers on at Yorke (God willing) by the beginning of April with a good army.'
This much I thought good privately to impart unto yow, wch I am assured yow will take to hart, and will be thereby the more incited to the serious transacting of this his Maties service that soe neerly concerneth his Matie with the safety of this kingdome and church of England. To wch our indeavors God of his mercy give a happy successe. Sic nos Deo; and I rest
yor Lorps very loving frend & Brother,
Bpthorp 9o ffebruarii, 1638. R. Ebor.
Postscript, The valuation to be understood according to the rate in ye King's books."[1]In the meantime bishop Bridgeman received from Lord Savage what appears to have been a special appeal for assistance in raising local troops:
- ↑ Family Evidences.