The Scotch military discipline learned from the valiant Swede, and collected for the use of all worthy commanders favouring the laudable profession of armes: By Major Generall Monro, being novv generall of all the Scotch forces against the rebels in Ireland, communicates his abridgement of exercise, in divers practicall observations for the younger officers better instruction; ending with the souldiers meditations going on in service.

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The Scotch military discipline learned from the valiant Swede, and collected for the use of all worthy commanders favouring the laudable profession of armes: By Major Generall Monro, being novv generall of all the Scotch forces against the rebels in Ireland, communicates his abridgement of exercise, in divers practicall observations for the younger officers better instruction; ending with the souldiers meditations going on in service.
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1644.
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THE TABLE OF THE SECOND PART.

A. Page. Letter.
ANDREVV and Iohn Monroes both died at Shevelben in the Marke. 10 P.
Authority laid aside, he that obeyeth is as good as he that commandeth. 14 V.
Ambition grounded upon vertue, maketh the meanest Souldiers mount from the lowest cen∣try to the top of Honour. 14 V.
An Army sometimes is ruin'd by an idle and a vaine brute, being brickle like glasse. 16 Y.
Avarice hath hin the losse of Armies and Kingdomes. 82 Z.
Ashamed we neede not be, though poore, being honest. 96 A.
Altringer shot in the head. 117 Q.
Ausburg given over by accord. 117 R.
Foure Armies against his Majesty of Sweden at once 126 I.
Accidents of warre being infinite, the knowledge of them can never be limited. 155 E.
Articles of warre, the strictest lawes that are. 161 R.
A Christian Advertisment from over-mourning. 170 F.
An Advise to brave Leaders. 93 W.
B.
The Benefit is great we have, when Frontier Garrisons are well beset, for the Enemy can be affronted in coming and going, and we have time to draw breath. 11 Q.

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A rare example of the valour of Blanch Rubea. 27 M.
A rare example of Bonne and her husband Peter Brunore of Parme. 27 N.
Bonne being a woman yet she was valiant in Armes. 28 O.
At the Battaile of Leipsigh Sir Iames Ramsey, Sir Iohn Hamilton and Colonell Monro of Foules commanded the Vangard of the foote Army. 63 R.
The Battell was begun the seventh of September 1631. in the afternoone betweene twelve and one. 65 T.
Few Britaines are induced to serve the Catholique League. 75 N.
Hohnwart, Pfafenhowen, Landshut with the Abby St Morris and the Abby of Saint George in Bavier all brought under contribu∣tion. 122 A.
The Boores in Bireland did cut off the Souldiers noses, eares and legges. 122 A.
The Boores alleaged the dead were risen the Cannon being digged up out of the ground in Bavaria. 125 G.
The Boores in Schwabland being revolted are well payed. 135 Z.
The Boores though they grow pale for feare, they are so impudent they never blush at their faults, though they oftimes are well corrected for their errours. 142 G.
His Majesties Camer-yonker Boyen and Cratesten both slaine on a party at Nurenberg. 145 N.
The Boldnesse of one fellow being a Leader, may engage a whole Army. 152 Y.
The Blew and Yellow as valorous old Souldiers charged well at Leitzen. 163 T.
A Bridge made over the Eler besides Kempten with small Cannon on their Carriage. 176 R.
C.
Captaine Bullion his infalling in Rugenwald. 4 L.
Children doe sucke, with the milke of their Nurses, certaine beginnings of the evills to come, our miseries growing as doth our age. 7 N.
A Commander keeping a Fort, is like a body infected with a Canker, who to preserve the body must resolve to lose a member. 11 P.
Colonell Mackey being gone for Britaine I was recalled to command the Regiment and to joyne my squadron to the rest at Statin. 11 R.
Colonell Monro and Sir Thomas Conway were both taken on to serve his Majesty of Sweden by my Lord Rhees Commission, as Sir Fre∣dericke Hamilton was by my Lord Forbesse. 13 S.
Colonell Lumsdell and Lievetenant Colonell Stewart brought over a Regiment for the Swedens service. 13 S.
A Colonell ought to have freedome to advance the Officers of his owne Regiment. 13 T.
Adiscreete Commander is better to be followed on little meanes, then to follow proud Generalls for greedinesse of meanes. 13 T.

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A Cavalier that hath merited well, ought to be carefull to maintaine him∣selfe in credit, according to his charge. 21 C.
Colonell Holke his Regiment lost seven Colours at Damaine. 18 Z.
Captaine Beaton behaved himselfe well against his Enemies at an out∣fall by Damaine. 18 Z.
A Caveat to an Officer, that hath prospered well, timely to dispose of his plenty. 20 C.
Captaine Gunne, Beaton and Lermond, with their Officers were made Prisoners. 23 F.
Captaine Ennis and Lievetenant Lumsdell escaped from the Ene∣my. 23 F.
Captaine Iames Lyel was murdered. 28 H.
How Captaine Gunne was advanced. 28 H.
Captaine Henry Lindesey advanced being rewarded for vertue. 28 I.
Couragious hearts are oftimes hidden under uncleanly raggs. 62 P.
Change of Leaders changes oftimes fortune. 50 Z.
Colonell Tivell shot in the left Arme recognoscing before Francfurt on the Oder. 31 V.
Colonell Lumsdell his behaviour commendable at Francfurt. 33 W.
Commanders are to be pitied, who undertake to leade others, being blind themselves. 35 Z.
Captaine Dumaine died at Francfurt, to whom succeeded David Monro. 40 F.
Its Commonly scene that those who feare least, are soonest overcome, as doth witnesse the taking of Francfurt on the Oder and Lansberg on the Wert. 40 G.
The Castle of Spandaw given unto his Majesty by the Duke of Bran∣denburg. 43 L.
The Citizens of Madeburg discommended for their pride. 45 P.
Captaine Andrew Monro Ferne his Sonne was executed at Statin in Pomeren, who at the siege of Trailesound behaved himselfe well being made lame of an Arme. 47 S.
The Common-wealth must needs decay where the feare of God is taken away, and then the ruine of the people doth follow. 48 V.
Colonell Dowbatle with his Dragoniers did take in Tangermund on the Elve. 49 W.
Colonell Monro of Foules with his owne Regiment alone tooke in the Castle of Bloe in Macleburg. 49 X.
Cannon a hundred and fifty were planted about the Royall Leaguer before Werben. 51 Z.
The Conjunction of Brethren against Gods Enemies is most pleasant. 62 Q.
Common danger doth conjoyne oftentimes the coldest friends against the Enemy. 45 N.
Colonell Tivell slaine at Leipsigh battaile. 66 V.
Colonell Lumsdell and Lievetenant Colonell Musten both hurt at Leipsigh. 66 W.
Colonel Colenbagh Colonell Hall & divers more kill'dat Leipsigh. 67 X.
Count of Savoy presented himselfe before the Emperour, the one side of his body clad with cloth of gold, the other in glittering Armour. 77 S.

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The Commons doe follow where Fortune doth favour. 82 &.
Colonell Hepburn and I, were commanded with the whole Musketiers of the Briggad to follow his Majesty unto Oxenford. 20 B.
Colonell Hobalt his sudden advancement. 85 E.
Colonell Hobalt proves ungratefull. 87 K.
Colonell Lodowike Lesly his folke commanded by Captaine Mac∣dowgall on the Castle of Russalhem on the Maine. 89 M.
Clemency was shewed by his Majesty to three thousand Empe∣rialists. 74 M.
Concord the mother of all happinesse, and of the Common-wealth. 90 P.
No Continent in Europe comparable to Germany. 80 O.
The Castle of Openham in the Paltz surprised by Ramseys Muske∣tiers 92 T.
Colonell Axellilly lost his leg by the Cannon at Mentz. 95 Z.
Cowards oftimes speede better in worldly things, then those that me∣rit the best. 96 B.
A Captaine well rewarded for being unthankefull. 97 C.
Colonell Alexander Ramsey placed Governour of Creutzenach. 101 M.
Colonell Grame abused for breaking of Accord. 102 N.
Conditions proposed by his Majesty of Sweden to the Duke of Bavier and the Catholique Stends. 104 R.
The Catholique League ever best friends to the house of Au∣stria. 106 W.
The Clergy at Cullen reprehends their Superiours. 87 I.
The Constancy of the Protestants in the Paltz much to be commen∣ded. 95 &.
Conditions of Accord were broken at Stobing to Colonell Monro his Regiment. 109 C.
With Cannon it is easie marching from the fiercest Enemy, having advan∣tage of ground. 109 C.
Colonell Lodowicke Lesly his Regiment praised. 112 I.
Colonell Worbrane an Austreker Freher Governour of Dona∣vert. 116 O.
Company that are good, ought to be conversed with, that we may savour of their goodnesse. 123 E.
No Crime before God more abominable then to glory in sin. 170 F.
Colonell Hepburn and his Briggad sent before his Majesty to guard the Passage at Munchen. 125 G.
The whole Compend of wit, requisit for a Commander, in his Majesty of Sweden. 127 K.
The Cantons of Switzerland gave obedience to his Majesties letters. 112 L.
The Castle of Papenhaim, Aichstat, and Tilligen brought all under contribution to the Swedes. 129 M.
Conjunction made by his Majesty with Nurenberg and the reasons of it. 132 S.
Colonell Montelaban and other Officers killed by the Swedes at Wisesloch. 139 D.
Colonell Doubattle destroyes the Emperiall Magazen at Freestat in the upper Paltz. 144 M.

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Colonell Rhee killed on the party at Bosbowre in the upper Paltz 145 N.
A Captaine throwing off his doublet, on hot service, rewarded by his Ma∣jesty of Sweden. 146 O.
Cptaine Patrike Ennis slaine at Nurenberg. 149 T.
Captaine Traile and Captaine Vausse both Scots shot through the necke at Nurenberg and lived. 149 T.
Cannon first invented (as it is thought) at Nurenberg. 151 W.
Courtesie and humility in a King is the Gem of his Crowne. 162 S.
Colonell Lodowike Lesly his Regiment praised for their Carriage at Leitzen. 164 X.
Colonell Folwe shot before Landsberg. 171 H.
The Chancellor Oxensterne after the Kings death made offer to the Duke of Saxon, to be Director-Generall over the Army. 172 I.
Cavaliers that leads others, ought to entertaine the affection of those, who served bravely, lest being disdained, they might turne their Armes the contrary way. 174 N.
Captaine Bruntfield and Quartermaster Sandelens sent Prisoners to Lindaw. 177 R.
Colonells three made a brave retreit at Minderkin on the Da∣nube. 117 S.
The Conclusion of the meeting at Hailbron. 178 V.
Colonell Monro of Obstell his Regiment reduced at Heidelberg on the Necker, after his death. 178 V.
Colonell Monro of Foules dead, and buried at Vlme on the Da∣nube. 178 V.
Colonell Monro of Foules happy in his death. 180 Z.
Colonell Monro of Obstell, though untimely slaine, was made welcome to heaven through Christ his Redeemer. 180 &.
D.
Death ought ever to be before our eyes, that we might the better contemn externall things, putting us in mind of what is able to profit the soule. 7 N.
The Duke of Savelly defended Damaine but slightly. 19 A.
Disdaine or contempt should be the only thing to divert our hearts from forraine service. 22 E.
Doubatle his Dragoniers and my Musketiers were kept warme on ser∣vice before Landsberg. 39 E.
Many will Desire to be partakers of our good fortunes, who never minded to taste the bitter cup of our adversity. 44 N.
The Difference betwixt Generalls is much to be observed at Wer∣ben. 56 H.
The Duty of a Generall described, and his properties. 57 I.
The Duty of true piety ought to be observed by the Leaders of Ar∣mies. 58 K.
The Discoverers of the Enemies plots and counsells ought to be well re∣warded. 41 H.

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Though a man be Doubtfull in advising, yet in action he ought to be con∣fident. 60 M.
The Duke of Saxon terrified by the example of Madeburg offered his ser∣vice to his Majesty of Sweden. 61 O.
The Duke of Saxons Army most complete in shew. 61 P.
He Dieth well in my opinion that dieth standing serving his King and country, for he merits Fame after death, leaving good example to po∣sterity. 70 C.
Duke Anhault made Statholder at Hall. 76 P.
Duke William of Wymar appointed Statholder at Ereford. 76 Q.
During land most fertile for corne. 101 S.
Duke Ernest of Wymar made Statholder of Francony. 78 T.
A most Difficult passage alongst a planke over the Maine. 80 X.
The Difference betwixt Cavaliers marching under an Army and gentle men Travellers. 88 K.
The Duty of an Officer is to Recognosce well. 92 V.
Nothing Discontents a worthy man more then to be rewarded like Cow∣ards. 96 B.
When the Diligent is disappointed of his hire, tis hard, being rewarded with injury that aid merit well. 96 B.
The Duty of an Officer leading a party. 98 E.
Thirty thousand Duckets found in a Cannon at Munchen. 125 G.
E.
Ensigne Greame gave slight quarters at Brandenburg. 23 G.
English Merchants commended for their charity to Souldiers. 46 Q.
Great Execution made by his Majesties Cannon at Leipsigh the second cause of the victory. 68 Y.
Externall shew profits little without the inward gifts of the minde. 71 D.
The long Expectation of our happinesse makes our joyes the more wel∣come. 72 F.
An Exhortation to all worthy Cavaliers of the British Na∣tion. 93 X.
The Evangelists sparing their meanes suffered the publique to be neare lost, being since beaten with their owne weapons. 106 X.
Engolstat on the Danube a sure retreite for the Emperialists. 112 I.
Engolstat really fortified and well provided thought impregnable by the Swedes. 121 Z.
Experience gives confidence in the greatest extremity and graces our be∣haviour. 130 N.
The Enemy hath great advantage at Nurenberg, which was the losse of many brave Officers. 148 S.
Errour in counsell and unhappy successe commonly are the punishments of the proud Warrier. 158 K.
An Exhortation for Souldiers to mourne for sinne. 168 A.
Ensigne Murrey slaine with the Cannon before Lanceberg. 172 I.
The Emulation of vertue betwixt friends commendable. 174 O.

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The Events of Kings projects and intentions availe nothing till they ac∣knowledge them to come from the fountaine God. 60 N.
An Example notable of the rare vertue of Souldiers wives. 26 L.
F.
The Foresight of a Commander availes much in preventing his Enemies designes. 10 O.
Factious and seditious Officers ought carefully to be avoyded by the wise Commander. 13 T.
Felt-marshall Tiffenbacke with his Collegues escaped at Franc∣furt. 34 Y.
Felt-marshall Tiffenbacke discommended for timidity. 36 Q.
Felt-marshall Horne with the Finnes Horsemen made the charge, which put the Enemy to flight at Leipsigh. 66 W.
If the Fruit be honest and good we neede not care how laborious or painefull our actions are. 72 F.
Friendship next unto faith should be kept unviolable. 75 O.
No Friend more worthy to be chosen, then he who hath shewed himselfe va∣liant against his Enemies. 75 O.
Francfurt on the Maine taken in by his Majesty of Sweden without bloud. 89 M.
Francfurt did well in preferring good conditions of peace before uncertaine warre. 90 P.
Fortune with her boasting should never be suffered to pierce us, having try∣ed sharper that could not pierce. 95 A.
Francfurt shot off their Cannon at the Queene of Sweedens entry. 99 G.
Felt-marshall Horne deligent in subduing the Townes on the Neckar. 100 L.
Friendship is never durable where love doth not grow. 105 V.
Feare and astonishment is great amongst the Papists in Bavaria. 116 P.
Frontier Garrisons are easily gotten by a victorious Army. 11 Q.
The Fuckers of Ausburg from Marchants turne Souldiers, were made Earles by the Emperour. 120 X.
The Fuckers lands disposed to old Ruthven for reward of vertue. 120 X.
Friedberg neere Ausburg punished for betraying of the Swedens safe∣gards. 136 Z.
Felt-marshall Horne takes in Trerebagh on the Mosell by Accord. 138 C.
Felt-marshall Arnhem takes in Grosglogo in Silesia. 139 D.
Felt-marshall Horne parallel'd in command to Papenhaim. 143 I.
Felt-marshall Arnham commended for his victories and for his justice. 143 K.
The Foundation of mans actions laid sure by vertue, the building hardly can faile. 154 D.
Felt-marshall Horne his good successe in Alsas. 165 Z.
Felt-marshall Horne his retreit into Wertenberg. 177 T.

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G.
Generall Bannier commended for his carriage at Damaine. 18 Z.
Goods evill conquest, goe away with wings swifter then the winde. 20 B▪
Generall Major Kinphousen his oversight at Brandenburg discom∣mended. 23 F.
The Germans did marry their wives on the condition they should be their companions in danger and trouble. 27 N.
God never was served for nought by no man. 37 B.
Greedy persons should never be advanced to publique imployment. 37 D.
Greedinesse alike common to Officers as to Souldiers. 37 D.
Gustavus Mars his Minion and Fortunes Favourite, or rather, her Master. 41 G.
Good Commanders next unto God are able to bring victory. 42 K.
Generall Tilly presents himselfe with thirty-two peece of Ordnance be∣fore Verben Leaguer. 52 E.
Generall Tilly the scourge of Madeburg. 61 O.
Generall Tilly robb'd of his honour at Leipsigh. 68 Y.
A Good quarrell is the life of fighting. 70 C.
Generall Tilly after Leipsigh, leads a strong Army towards the Maine. 82 A.
Generall Tilly his retreate from the Maine. 85 D.
A Generalls place very weighty. 86 G.
Gustavus Fortunes Minion, and Mars his equall.   H.
Generall Tilly sorceth Gustavus Horne to retire from Bambricke.   T.
Generall Tilly his Generall Quarter-master slaine at Looffe. 111 E.
Globes Terrestiall and Celestiall presented to his Majesty of Sweden. 111 F.
Grave Henry W. Fonselius shot at Bambricke and died at Swine∣ford. 112 G.
Gustavus-Burg on the Maine a Trophie of victory. 112 H.
Great Generalls they have an unsatiable desire of victory and good for∣tune till neere their end. 64 N.
Generall Tilly with his Army plagued at once with seventy-two peeces of Cannon. 116 Q.
Generall Tilly lost a legge by the Cannon before the Leake. 117 Q.
Generall Tilly being seventy two yeares of age died honourably in de∣fence of his Country and Religion. 118 T.
Generall Tilly before Leipsigh would give his Majesty of Sweden but the title of a Cavalier, 118 T.
Generall Major Ruthven brought Schwabland under contribution. 119 X.
Generall Bannier cōmended for making the retreit from Engolstat. 122 Z.
Generall Bawtish succeeded to Tot in command. 137 B.
Generall Major King sore wounded being taken prisoner. 137 B.
Generall Major Sparre, Gordon and Lesly taken prisoners at Nu∣renberg. 145 N.
Generall Banier and Generall Major Roisten both shot before Nuren∣berg. 148 S.
Generall Major Boetius slaine at Nurenberg. 150 T.
Good Fortune is never on one side. 151 X.

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H.
Hopburne his Major slaine at Francfurt. 33 W.
Horsemens carriage at Leipsigh commendable. 69 Z.
Honour and glory are the enticements to paine and travell, and by exer∣cise in warre men attaine to courage, and constant valour frequenting danger. 69 &
Hopburne and Lumsdell commended by his Majesty to the Duke of Saxon. 75 N.
Hanow taken in by slight. 85 E.
Those whom God Honours are worthy of honour from their equalls 87 K.
Hechst taken in by accord. 89 M.
Men are Hurt sometimes as a presage of worldly lucke. 95 A.
Hostages fifty taken out of Bavier. 126 H.
Hunting most pleasant about Minken and Bavier. 125 H.
Heroicks who would prove, should follow and imitate Gustavus. 127 K.
A Hasty man without discretion is never good in an Army. 152 Y.
Holke and Gallas brethren, as Simeon and Levi. 153 B.
Holke in Saxony, being a Lutheran, shewed lesse compassion then a Papist. 156 G.
I.
The Imperialists were well payed for hanging out the goose at Franc∣furt. 31 V.
The Irish at Francfurt did valorously resist the yellow and blew Brig∣gads. 34 Y.
The Imperialists surprised inter pocula, at Francfurt. 36 A.
The Imperialists had forty-one Cornets defeated before their comming to Verben. 52 A.
The Imperialists were twice stronger then our Army at Verben. 55 G.
The Imperialists lost at Leipsigh eigh-thousand men. 67 X.
As Ignorance precipitates men into danger, so to a generous heart nothing seemes difficile. 69 Z.
No greater Ioy can come to man, then to evercome his Enemy by fight∣ing. 70 C.
The Imperialists committed great abuses at the intaking of Vysing∣berg. 122 B.
The Imperiall Leaguer before Nurenberg did extend from Stein to the Flect called Zarendorffe. 134 W.
The Imperialists chased out of Furt at the comming of the Swedens suc∣cours. 147 Q.
The Imperiall Leaguer saluted with Cannon for a whole day. 148 R.
The Imperiall Colonells diverse killed at Nurenberg. 151 V.
Ignominy & losse of life the fruit of entertaining to much Camradship. 161 I.
When Industry cannot purchase one smile from fortune, some others are wrapped up in fortunes lap. 174 M.
Intelligence the good of it, most necessary to an Army. 179 Y.

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K.
Kinphowsen affirmed that one ounce of good fortune was better then a pound weight of wit. 10 O.
The King of Sweden doubted never to let put in execution what he once commanded. 16 Y.
The King of Sweden in extremity of cold being all wet, did eate before he changed clothes. 21 D.
The King of Sweden, though stout, was seene to stoope for a Cannon Bul∣let. 22 D.
The King of Sweden did outshoote old Tilly in experience. 25 I.
The King of Sweden did discharge the duty of a Generall Major before Francfurt. 31 T.
The King of Sweden when his Army was weakest he digged most in the ground. 41 H.
The King of Sweden at Berlin forced the Duke of Brandenburg to quit the Saxon. 43 M.
The King of Sweden was alike ready to governe the State as to fight his Enemies. 46 Q.
The King of Sweden caused draw his great Cannon through the River of the Elve on their Carriage. 49 W.
The King of Sweden his order in defending his Leaguer worthy obser∣vance. 51 &.
The King of Sweden seekes advice of his chiefe Officers at Verben. 52 B.
The King of Sweden with a strong party chased the Emperialists within their Army. 54 F.
The Kings prudency and wisdome in command answerable to the dignity of his Majesticke person. 57 I.
When a King fights a battell he puts much on hazard. 62 Q.
The King of Sweden makes merry with the Duke of Saxon at Hall. 74 L.
The King of Sweden for the advancement of the warre made a like use of Protestants and Lutherans. 77 R.
Kings or Princes have no other charters then their sword and the oath of fidelity. 77 S.
The King of Sweden to march over Duringvault did divide his Ar∣my. 78 T.
The King of Sweden caused publish and Edict in Franconia. 85 D.
The King of Sweden considering the weakenesse of his Army at Wertz∣burg gave out some monies. 86 H.
The King of Sweden steered his course aright at Wertzburg. 87 H.
The King of Sweden alike able tam arte quàm Marte. 87 I.
The King of Sweden marched through Francfurt as in a solemne precessi∣on for order. 89 L.
The King of Sweden Patriot and Protector of Religion in Germany. 90 P.
The King of Bohemia wonderfully well liked of by the Cities and Commo∣nalty in Germany. 91 R.
The King of Sweden made no difference of seasons to pusue his Ene∣mies. 92 V.

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The King of Sweden in six monthes freed the Paltz of all the Ene∣mies. 94 Y.
The King of Sweden for his Sisters sake the Queene of Bohemia in one night did anger the King of Spaine, the Emperour, and the King of France. 93 Y.
The King of Sweden and his Chancellour sate whole dayes at Counsell. 100 H.
The King of Sweden his peremptory answer to the French Ambassadour at Mentz. 100 K.
The King of Sweden did grant a stil stand on a condition. 105 P.
The King of Sweden entertained foure whole Armies at once. 107 A.
The King of Bohemia his discourse with the Scots Briggad at Vin∣chen. 110 D.
The King of Sweden and the King of Bohemia nobly received by the Lords of Nurenberg. 111 F.
The King of Sweden gives God thankes in Saint Annes Church at Aus∣burg. 117 R.
The K. of Swedé his speech cōsiderable, his horse being shot under him. 123 D.
The King of Sweden a good shepherd. 130 O.
The King of Sweden finding the Enemy strong gave some contentment unto his weake Army. 131 Q.
The King of Sweden and the Emperiall Army had the eyes of all Europe fixed on their Actions. 140 E.
The King of Sweden rides at Anchor as at a Bay under Nurenberg. 140 F.
The King of Sweden defeats a party of the Emperialists at Bosbore in the upper Paltz. 145 M.
The King of Sweden ever enemy to idlenesse. 151 X.
The King of Sweden divideth his Army in Bavier to march into Saxo∣ny. 159 I.
The King of Sweden having thanked the Scots Briggad left them in Bavaria to be strengthened. 159 M.
The King of Sweden on his march to Saxony did cut off with a party three hundred Emperialists. 160 N.
The King joyned his Army with Duke Bernard of Wymar in During∣lang. 160 N.
The King of Sweden leaving the Queene at Erford, made a speech to the Counsill. 160 O.
The King of Sweden crossed the Leake with the Army and marched to Nawmberg. 161 P.
The King of Sweden caused to throw off the Bridges on the Sale. 161 P.
The King of Sweden as a Souldier troubled with a double care. 161 Q.
The King of Sweden his exhortation to the people. 161 R.
The King of Sweden compared to the Sunne 162 S.
The King of Sweden his exhortation at Leitzen to fight well. 163 T.
The King of Sweden having charged bravely his enemies being thrice wounded fell at Leitzen. 164 W.
A King ought never to endanger himselfe, his Crowne and Country on a day of battle. 166 &.
The King of Sweden at Leitzen discharged alike the duty of a King and of a Souldier. 167 A.

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The King of Sweden his confession as a sinner before death. 168 C.
The King of Sweden praised a Simili. 168 C.
L.
When Love and feare is in the hearts of inferiours, then the command is not burdensome, nor the obedience slavish. 14 V.
We ought to Live so as we are commanded, to live well. 14 V.
Lievetenant George Heatly a valorous young man was shot here at Da∣maine, and slaine afterwards at Vberline in Schwabland being a Captaine of my Regiment. 17 Z.
Lievetenant Colonell Lidesey and Captaine Moncreeffe, both slaine in defence of Newbrandenburg. 23 F.
Three things pleasant in Gods sight, the Love betwixt brethren, the friend∣ship betwixt neighbours, and the Loyalty betweene man and wife. 28 P.
The Love of Felt-marshall Gustavus Horne to his Lady at her death. 29 R.
The Love of man and wife should be free of gall, despite, anger, and of bit∣ternesse. 29 S.
Lievetenant Colonell Butler commended for his valour. 34 Y.
Lievetenant Colonell Dowbattle surprised the watch before Lants∣berg. 39 E.
Who can Labour an Army, as Gustavus did before Leipsigh, he may drinke the best wine groweth under the Empire. 69 A.
Lievetenant Colonell Buckoy wounded. 111 E.
The Leaguer at Nurenberg went in a circular Orbe round the City. 132 V.
A new Leaguer made at Nurenberg in despite of the Enemy. 151 W.
Lievetenant Colonell Iohn Sinclaire killed at Newmarke. 178 V.
Lievetenant Colonell Sinclaire his death lamented. 180 &.
M.
He ought to be Modest and secret that maintaines a Strength or Fort. 10 P.
Major Synot died at Statin. 12 R.
Major Iohn Sinclaire at Trepto made a brave shew of a slight game. 24 I.
Major Bruntfield died at Buckestehood of his wounds. 24 I.
Meleager refusing to stirre for father or mother, at the desire of his wife Cleopatra he tooke Armes and preserved the City from ruine. 29 S.
Major Sinclaire and Lievetenant Georg Heatly were the first that sca∣led the walles of Francfurt. 34 Y.
Macky his Regiment had ever good fortune in service, as they had in their quarters, never knowing want for nine yeares. 47 T.
The Marquesse of Hamilton was made welcome at Verben. 52 C.
The Marquesse his Army arrived in good time for the furthering of the service, though not for the weale of the Souldiers. 53 D.
Men of our profession ought to heare their troubles patienly, that in the end they may gaine credit and honour. 72 F.
Major Rothwell and his brother bot slaine at Wertzberg. 106 W.
His Majesty of Sweden put to the triall of his judgment by Tilly. 85 F.

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Mentz upon the Rhine taken in by accord. 95 Z.
A Royall March made by two Kings through Franconia unto Bavaria. 112 H.
The young Markgrave of Turlough killed with the Cannon before En∣golstat. 120 Y.
The Marquesse of Hamilton tooke leave of his Majesty at Newstat. 154 C.
When a Man of warre groweth proud over victories, then commonly ap∣proacheth his punishment, except he suddenly repent. 158 K.
Magnanimity and humility were cohabitant in his Majesty of Swe∣den. 162 R.
Man being but the Ball of time tossed from hand, to hand governed by a power, that must be obeyed. 174 M.
Major Sidsefe with Ramseys Musketiers makes the Emperialists give ground. 176 Q.
N.
The Neglect of the Commander of Lettes discommendable. 15 X.
Nature doth beget us miserable, and we live over-burthened with cares, vanishing like a flower or bubble. ult.  
Novices in warre sometimes are made sicke with the thundering of Can∣non before they come neare danger. 70 B.
Neutrality sought out of policy. 103 Q.
Nurenberg most commodious for the Protestant faction. 129 N.
Necessity seldome suffers to make choice of time. 130 P.
The Nurenbergers made up twenty-foure Companies, which carried the Letters of the Alphabet in their Coulours. 132 T.
Nurenberg for three monthes together sustained eight hundred thousand soules within the walles, besides the entertaining of the Army. 132 T.
At Nurenberg the Horsmen were set to foote. 144 L.
At Nurenberg left under cure above two thousand. 150 W.
The Nurenbergers bring huge baggage from the Imperiall Leaguer. 153 A.
At Nurenberg were lost above thousands of horse and catttle. 153 A.
If there be any Nectar in this life, it is for sorrow we indure for the goodnesse and love of our absent friends. 157 I.
Naumburg taken in by Colonell Bransten. 140 O.
Novices in warres being afraid of death doe seeke their safeties in flying, as the Saxons did. 69 A.
O.
Officers of Mackeys Regiment were like the Eagles birds taking com∣mand on them how soone they could but fly. 14 V.
The Order used by the King at Brandenburg worth the observance. 15 W.
Officers that grow fantasticke for wealth, checked for pride. 20 C.
Officers that hunt for credit, may gaine renowne though poore. 20 C.
When Officers grow too rich, they grow feeble. 50 Z.
Occasions taken in warres of times doe helpe more then vertue it selfe. 24 H.
No Officer of discretion ought to advance further then with conveniency he may retire. 42 K.

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The Oppression done to the poore causeth the unfortunate events of war∣like enterprises. 48 V.
The Order his Majesty appointed to be kept at Verben Leaguer, is worth the observance. 51 &.
The Order his Majesty placed the Army unto at Leipsigh is worth the observance. 64 S.
To Obtaine Victory, art and skill in handling the weapons of our warfare, are requisite. 69 &.
An Outfall well repulsed by push of pike. 162 S.
Opportunity of time a swift Eagle. 129 N.
Oxensterne the Chancellour appointed by the King of Sweden to have the direction at Nurenberg. 153 A.
The Office of a Generalla great charge. 137 A.
An Outfall made at Rhine by Lievetenant Colonell Iohn Lesly. 100 I.
P.
The Plague or Pestilence, though raging among Souldiers, ought not to hin∣der them from going freely on their duties. 10 O.
The Pest raging at Statin fewer Scots died then of other Nations cau∣sâ incognitâ. 12 R.
Princes that are absolute should have way given unto them in things in∣different. 13 T.
A Prentiship well past by an Officer under his Majesty of Sweden, such an one may be made choice of to serve his King and Country before an∣other. 21 D.
Publia Cornelia Annia lived twenty yeares without once offending her husband. 29 Q.
Publique employment ought never be given to greedy persons. 85 D.
Pikemen being resolved men are best for execution. 37 C.
In a Prince truth of all vertues is chiefest. 45 O.
The Plague removed in the dog-dayes from Verben Leaguer wonder∣fully. 49 Y.
Plumes or Feathers are sometimes tokens rather to cut men downe then of safety. 70 A.
Protestation made by his Majesty to the Lords of Francfurt. 87 I.
The Power of example seene in the following of Francfurt. 90 Q.
Papenhaim relieved Madeburg. 104 S.
The People of Nurenberg overjoyed at the sight of two Kings at once, shed teares. 111 E.
Palsgrave Augustus tooke in Heckstat on the Danube. 115 M.
The Papists in Bavaria were hanged by their purses. 116 P.
The Protestant Council at Ausburg did present unto his Majesty of Swe∣den Corne, Fishes and Wine. 118 S.
Piety where ever most, there is most happinesse. 119 W.
Papenhaim praised for his warlike exploits. 136 A.
Papenhaim merits to be recorded for his resolute carriage and extraordi∣nary diligence. 142 H.

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Papenhaim the first adventured after the battaile of Leipsigh with an Amy in Lower Saxon. 142 H.
Papenhaim compared to a crafty Pyrat at Sea. 142 H.
Panicke feare doth betray many brave men. 152 Z.
Papenhaim retired from Mastreicht and relieved Paterborne. 157 H.
Papenhaim tooke in Milhousen and plundred Saltz. 157 H.
Papenhaim tooke in Theanestade and caused hang three Burger-masters halfe dead. 157 H.
Papenhaim immoderate in his victories. 158 K.
It is Pitty pride should be oftimes cohabitant with valour. 158 K.
Punnishment of cruelty though it come late yet sure it never comes light. 158 K.
Papenhaim retired from Hall was killed at Leitzen. 165 X.
Pencell or tangue can adde nothing to his Majesty of Swedens per¦fection. 169 D.
Palsgrave Christian did neglect a golden oportunity at Rhine. 173 K.
Some doe finde Pefection in the very jawes of mischiefe, while as others flying from danger meete with death. 174 M.
Q.
The Queenes Majesty of Sweden proposed to other women for good ex∣ample of patience. 26 L.
R.
Robert Rosse killed by the Cannon before Damaine. 17 Z.
Robert Monro Furer and Robert Monro Sergeant both died at Bran∣deburg. 47 R.
River of the Elve so shallow that the Kings Cannon were drawn through. 49 W.
A Retreit most formall made by his Majesty of Sweden at Verben Leaguer. 55 G.
Robert Monro Kilternes Son died at Vittenberg. 59 L.
As the Rudder in a ship doth governe, so God moves and governes the world, and doth not stirre himselfe. 60 M.
Resolution ought ever to be resisted with Resolution. 92 W.
Rut-master Home of Carrelside praised for his valour. 98 D.
The Rhinegrave retired from the Enemy with losse. 98 D.
The Rhinegrave being modestly valiant had both remissenesse and cou∣rage. 99 F.
Ramseys Regiment good seconds to their Countrimen, 116 O.
Religion and justice are the fundaments of good society. 119 V.
Religion is our guide to Heaven, and on earth the Fountaine of our justice. 119 W.
Being Rich in credit the want of externall things should never greeve us 123 C.
The Rhinegraves Regiment having taken seven Standards from the Spa∣niard, chased them out of the Paltz. 155 X.
Rich he is in God and not poore who ever is content with his Fortune. 181 &.

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S.
Souldiers wonderfully delivered from danger at Sea. 4 L.
The Story of Hugolene Depise, remarkable. 20 B.
Souldiers wives preferred to other women, for many reasons. 27 M.
Sempronius Gracchus choosed to die before his wife. 29 R.
Scots resent soonest of all Nations the austere carriage of their Com∣manders. 42 I.
Strengths or Forts are discouraged while as their secrets are discovered. 42 I.
The Spade and the Shovell ever good Companions in danger. 52 K.
Souldiers insurrection amongst themselves, is to be avoided. 47 R.
Serbester beere the best in Dutchland for the body as their Religion is for the soule. 47 T.
Souldiers well rewarded will refuse no danger. 50 Z.
The Scots Briggad with push of Pike disordered the enemies battailes at Leipsigh. 66 V.
The Spoile was parted at Leipsigh Leaguer the enemy being gone. 71 E.
Saxony was, is and shall be sedes belli till the warres end in Germany. 72 I.
The Scots Briggad was thanked by his Majesty of Sweden. 73 I.
Sir Iames Ramsey & Sir Iohn Hamilton force the passage on the Maine at Wurtzberg. 79 W.
The Swedens entred first the storme at Wurtzburg castle. 80 Y.
The Scottish Clergy esteemed of abroad. 81 Z.
Sir Iohn Hamilton like to a Cavalier of worth did resent the wrong done to him and his Country at Wurtzburg. 82 &.
A Skirmish at Oxenford in view of his Majesty, by the Scots. 83 C.
Sir Henry Vane Ambassadour for Britaine arrived at Wurtzburg. 85 E.
Stanhem taken in by Accord. 87 K.
Souldiers sometimes have pleasant marches. 89 N.
A Scots Sergeant slaine with a Cannon bullet at Oppenhem drinking Tobacco by the fire. 91 S.
The Scottish fashion of old was to fight pell mell with two handed Swords. 93 W.
The Scots at his Majesties crossing the Rhine in the night did valorously resist the Spanish fury. 93 X.
The Spaniard Enemy mortall to the Prince Elector Palatine of Rhine. 93 X.
The Spaniards retire into Frankendall. 95 &.
The Scots of Ramseys Regiment by scaleing the walls tooke in divers little Townes in the Paltz. 101 M.
Scots Regiments divers were under Generall Tods Army. 102 O.
Sharnesse sent to his Majesty of Sweden to treate for a Neutrality. 103 P.
Suspitions past betwixt his Majesty of France and the King of Swe∣den. 105 V.
Sweden Souldiers did runne away from their Post at Donavert. 115 N.
A Stone house a scurvy defence against Cannon. 115 O.
Sweden Souldiers three hundred in one night slaine before Engolstar. 120 Z.

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A Souldier in one night could passe prentice for resolution before En∣golstat. 120 Z.
Scots Officers advanced by Generall Major Ruthven. 122 C.
Scots Regiments two were appointed at Minken in Bavier to guard two Kings. 125 G.
Spoile in great brought out of Bavaria. 126 I.
Scots Colonells two were unfortunate by their imprisonment. 174 O.
Spire given over by Colonell Hornegt. 135 X.
The Swedens convoyed the Spaniard toward Mastreight. 135 Y.
Stoad beset againe with a Sweden Garrison. 137 A.
The Swedens take in Coblentz and quit it to the French. 138 C.
The Swedens beleaguor Benfeld in Alsas. 139 D.
The Spaniard discommended for his conduct in the Paltz. 141 F.
Spaniards they were not all that fled neither were they all Swedens that followed the victory. 141 G.
The Souldier glorying in his poverty is contented with any thing. 141 O.
Separation wonderfull of two Armies without a shot. 154 D.
Stout he must be and wise also that cannot be surprised. 155 E.
The Separation of loving friends compared to that death makes betwixt the body and Soule. 155 F.
A Slight accord made at Rhine on the Leake. 159 L.
Souldiers ought to setle their wives before they should be impediments unto them at service. 161 Q.
Souldiers abstaine more from vice for feare of punishment then for obedi∣ence to Gods Law. 162 R.
The Swedens after Leitzen resolved to revenge the Kings death. 165 Y.
Souldiers having once conceived an evill opinion of their Leaders, no eloquence is able to remove it. 174 N.
The Swedens Army was left at Donavert 1633 for three moneths. 178 V.
T.
Terror in great amongst the Catholiques at Erford. 77 P.
The Tyranny of our Enemies ought rather to be prevented then suffe∣red. 132 T.
The Townes about Nurenberg unhumanely used by Gallas. 154 B.
Time nor number of yeares doth not make a good Souldier, but the continu∣all meditation of exercise and practice. 69 A.
V.
The Valour of Lievetenant Colonell Walter Butler commended at Francfurt on the Oder. 34 Y.
Victory is never peculiar unto any. 50 Z.
The Valiant man would choose to die honourably when Cowards desire to live with ignominy. 72 H.
In Vaine we murmur at things must be, in vaine we mourne for what we cannot remedy. 174 M.

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Vnworthy they are of command who preferre any thing to the health of their followers. 155 E.
VV.
A Woman wonderfully delivered of a child a shipboard. 6 M.
Our Wings the farther they are spread from us, our bodies are the better guarded. 10 O.
In Warres nothing can be well effectuated without the guide of intelli∣gence. 41 H.
Wirtzburg taken by accord. 79 V.
The Want of feathers is a great impediment unto flying 87 K.
The Wings of the Empire were neare clipt by his Majesty of Swe∣den. 108 A.
To Win credit we must rather seeke to our Enemies then to stay their com∣mings. 113 I.
Both Wise and stout they ought to be that leade Armies. 152 Z.
Wisdome force or power cannot prevaile against that cause the Lord takes in hand. 154 D.
Wallestine takes in the Castle of Plesingburg. 166 &.
Wallestine his retreit after losing the battaile of Leitzen. 165 Z.
Wallestine did goe about to fight more with craft and policy then with the dint of Armes. 153 A.
Y.
The Young Rhinegrave slaine 1631. 52 A.
Young Papenhaim valorously did keepe out the castle of Mansfelt. 113 K.

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