His Majesties declaration concerning the charge of the Army; and his resolution to die like a martyr, rather then to answer to any impeachment or articles, in relation to his tryall, by the lawes of the land, as an ordinary subject. And his declaration and proposals to the Governour of Winsor Castle concerning Major Gen. Brown, and his present restraint under the power of the sword, with his predictions thereupon, touching what shall befall the Army. Also, the declaration and proposals of Col: Harrison to the King, and his protestation, to oppose all persons whatsoever, that shall offer any private violence to His Majesties royall person. Dated from Windsor Castle, the 1 of January 1648.

His Majesties ANSWER Concerning the Charge of the ARMY AND His Resolution to dye like a Martyr, rather then to an swer to any Impeachment or Articles, in relation to his Tryall by the Lawes of the Land, as an ordinary Subject.

Right Honorable,

HIs Majesty hath had some discourse about the Re∣monstrance of the Army, in reference to the bring∣ing of his person to a tryall, proposing severall Queries, how that could be, what way they could do it, or which way they could bring in any Charge against him: It

was answered by a Member of the Army, That what if a Charge should be brought against him for his life, accor∣ding to the manner of tryall of the Subjects by the Lawes of the Kingdom, what would he then do, in reference to an answer, for preservation of his Life, Crown, and Priviledge, the King replyed, That if any such Charge of Impeachment should be exhibited against him, either by Parliament or Army, he would not give any answer thereto, but declare against it, to be both Arbytrary and unlawfull; and that if they sought to depose and degrade him of his Titles and Honours, or to spill his Royall bloud, by separating his Soule and Body, he was resolved to sacrifice his life with patience, and to cast himself in the Armes and Bosome of his sweet Lord and Saviour, and only Redeemer; to the end, He may dye like a Martyr, in prosecution and defence of Reli∣gion and Country. So confident is the King in his wayes. But it is feared, that his great aversnesse to the peace of this king∣dom will cause cause much trouble and distractions to be∣fall his people.

His Majestie is in a very secure place in the Castle, and strong bolts and guards are for the night about the Cham∣ber, but he will not admit any to lie, or remain in the cham∣ber with him.

He saith, that he knowes there is a time for his redemption and that many of his enemies will moulter away, and fall before him; for, in his discourse, he often declares, that he is confident that both Scotland and Ireland will help him, and that the Army will divide among themselves, and be de∣stroyed.

Col. Tomlinson hath the command of this Castle, and his Majesty is not suffered to stir out, onely walkes sometimes upon the Territs, he is debarred from the speech of many,

and no suspicious persons are admitted to him: he presseth much for D. Hamond to be resident with him, and that Hee may have leave to communicate a Declaratory Message to Holland and France.

Yesterday his Majesty desired a conference with Colonel Tompson, which was assented to, and after some disputation touching the present matter of State, his Maj. declared and proposed severall questions touching Maj. Gen. Brown, and the rest of the impeached members, saying, That the said M. G. was a man worthy of honour and trust, and that he pit∣tyed his case, as much as his owne, not doubting, but that few dayes would produce their liberty, notwithstanding their present sufferings for Religion and a good conscience: his Maj. is oftentimes exceeding high in his expressions, and very bitter against divers of the Army; but casts a favoura∣ble constfuction upon the Lord Generall, which is all at present, from

Your Honours obliged, and devoted servant, J. WILLIS.

Windsor 1. Jan. 1648.

Yesterday 16 of the restrained members were sent for to the Gen. quarters, and told, that if they would promise to act nothing against the army, they might have their liberty: whereupon they desired, 1 To know if that was the Generals pleasure, 2 To know if they might not have their liberty without any engagement, and it was permitted them, their names are, Lord Weinman, Sir VValter Earl, Sir Robert Pye, Sir Samuel Luke, Sir Gilbert Gerrard, Sir Thomas Somes, and the rest. As for the fore-going Charge against the King, it is said, the army are resolved to try him very speedily, and that if he can acquit himself of the guilt thereof, that then Hee shall be re-invested, and restored to his just Rights and Dignities.

Westmin. 30. Decemb. 1648.