Londerias, or, A narrative of the siege of London-Dery which was formed by the late King James the 18th of April, and raised the 1st of August, Anno Dom. 1689 : written in verse / by Joseph Aickin.

Sect. 4. The Protestant's refuse to Admit the Earl's Re∣giment.

AT the Great Hall the Protestants conveen, And freely speak their minds as may be seen. Alderman Tomkins was the first that spoke, And thus declaim'd against the Irish Yoak; Dear Friends Tyrconnel seeks us to enslave, And this strong City in his power to have. But if your minds shall all with mine agree, Wee'l trust to England for our Liberty. Up starts Buchanan and thus boldly spoke, Take Heart good Sir, ne're fear the Irish Yoak, Receive the Earl of Antrims Regiment ••n Peace and Plenty rest your self content.

Alderman Gervace Squire gave this reply, Sir! you're a Traytor to our Liberty: And to the English Crown from whence we draw, Our Right and Title, Charter and our Law. Whilst they debated thus, another came, With weeping Eyes and thus accosted them. Dear Friends a? War upon your selves you'l bring, Talbots Deputed by a lawful King: They that resist the power do God withstand, You'l draw a Potent Army to this Land; Who will these goodly buildings soon deface, Ravish your Wives and Daughters 'fore your face. And all your wealth and substance soon devour, Submit your selves unto the present power. 'Gainst whom Lieutenant Campsy boldly stood; To save the City with his dearest blood; And for an Answer to the Regiment, In greatest haste some Cannon ball he sent: But the Lieutenant was shot in the Arm, As they the cent'nel at the Store disarm. Two days this Reg'ment lay at Ferry-key, The chiefs whereof, the following Parties be: From Antrim the Macdonnels num'rous race, From Glenwoods, the Ohagans came apace, The Lord Macquhire from Enniskilling came, The great Ocanes came from the River Bane; Captain Talbot, Tirconnels nat'ral Son, Then all the great Oneals out of Tyrone; And Capt. Macdonnel, Colkittagh's Son.

The Earl himself was hast'ning hither too, Threat'ning to force the City thereunto: But all the Countrey gath'red in apace, Fearing the Irish might surprize the place. Then Master Hindman, Captain of the Guard, To strengthen whom the Neighbours all repair'd; Attackt this Party, as the City fir'd, Then in disorder they in haste retir'd: But this retreat such consternation bred, That some with Arms and some without them fled. The Earl himself, and the brave Lord Macquhire, In greatest haste to Antrim did retire. Londee being gone to Dublin at that hour, They chose Squire Philips for their Governour: Who in his Wisdom to their great content, Prescrib'd to them a form of Government. These things alarm'd the Irish Government, In which matter much time and pains were spent. My Lord Mountjoy to mediate came down, Who plac'd Londee Governour of the Town. My Lord did likewise beg the Towns consent, T'admit six Comp'nies of his Regiment; To perform duty with the City foot, With much ado the Town consented to't. Upon their Solemn Oath for to stand by, The right of England, 'gainst all Popery.

March foll'wing they proclaim'd his Majesty, The Popish Members of the City fly, And all the City join'd in Loyalty.