The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England Begun in the Year 1641 (Volume 1) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1888 Excerpt: ... Iv. ill. The Commons petition for a guard. 451 they had of some design from the Papists, that they might 1641 continue such a guard about them as they thought fit.' 108. To which his majesty answered, 'That he was confident Nov. 27. they had no just cause of fear, and that they were as safe as himself and his children: but, since they did avow such an apprehension of danger, that he would appoint a sufficient guard for them.' And thereupon directed the ' train-bands of Westminster and Middlesex (which consisted of the most substantial householders, and were under known officers) in fit numbers to attend. 109. This security was not liked, and it was asked, Qui? cuslodiet ipsos custodes? And when the disorderly rabble I spake of now first came down they resisted them, and would not suffer them to disturb the Houses; and some of them with great rudeness pressing to the door of the House of Peers, their lordships appointed the guard to be called up to remove them; and the earl of Dorset, being then lord lieutenant of Middlesex, the crowd oppressing him and refusing to leave the room, in some passion called upon the guard 'to give fire upon them;' whereupon the rabble, frighted, left the place, and hasted away. 110. The House of Commons, much incensed that their friends should be so used, much inveighed against the earl of Dorset, and talked of accusing him of high treason, at least of drawing up some impeachment against him, for some judgment he had been party to in the Star-Chamber or Council-table: and so, giving these hints of their displeasure that he might have the more care hereafter to carry himself, they concluded that, since they could not have such a guard as pleased them, they would have none at all: and so sent to the Lords for the Nov. 30. discharg...