unruin'd, where on the contrary, the publique state being well, the poore feele the lesse discommodity and is comforted in some manner. Cæsar was of this opinion, when he said unto his Captaines and Lievetenants, no man could so well establish his condition, as that it could not perish, if the pu∣blique state were hurt: But if the publique state did florish, he might helpe and mitigate all the misery of all particular persons. And the Emperour An∣tony called the Debonnaire, was of that minde, when he tooke away the pen∣sions of some pensioners of the publique, that did no service, saying, there was no people more cruell, or more villanous, then those that did eate up the publique. Would to God this magnanimous King had done so with a number of his Commissaries, that had misguided his rich Treasure, and were the undoing of his Army, where they should rather have died then wronged their King and country, and should rather have left by will and testament to their children, an example of their fidelity and honesty, then a rich Patrimony.
The Rogues, the Commissaries did much differ in their love to their King and Country, from that worthy gentleman of famous memory, we reade of in our owne Stories, called William Seaton, who is worthily recorded of, for his love to the publique, preferring it to his owne children, who being Governour of Barwicke, he and his wife did choose rather to quit their owne lives, and the lives of their children, then to give over the place un∣to the English, choosing rather to keepe it, for the weale of the publique, and for the honour of their King and Country: preferring the publique∣weale, to their owne particular: the story I neede not amplify, being well knowne. This Magnanimous King, scorning the attempts of his ene∣mies, ceaseth not still to hazard his owne person and Crowne for the safety of his people: for he trusted and confided so much in God, that he knew well the Scepter was ordained for those that slighted it, and not for those did cover it greedily, as his enemies did.
Here also we see that the enemies forces being drawne towards Traile∣sound, minding that way to come unto Denmark, his Majesty was diverted from his resolution, and was forced to joyne with Trailesound to make a de∣fensive warre, for the safety of his Country and people, for if the enemy had gotten Trailesound, he had an easie way to come into Denmark, where∣in there were no great strengths, and getting shipping, Artillary and A∣munition, (whhereof his Majesty was well provided) he had then the passe open unto Britaine, when he pleased. But he was wisely prevented by his Majesty and his Councell, God bringing things to passe according to his secret decree, and not according to the will of man.
Here also we see, that it is the duty of a Generall lying neere an enemy, to know all avenues well, and betimes to beset them well with diligence, and good watches; for if this passe at Gottenbrode had not beene timely well be∣set, his Majesty might have fallen into the enemies hands, the passage be∣ing cut off betwixt his Majesty and the ships.
Also in all extremities, it is the duty of Commanders to encourage their inferiours, otherwise the passengers may be affraid, if the Skipper or steers∣man gives over: as Commanders do looke to their owne credits, so they ought to be carefull of their followers saferies.
The English and our Nation are good seconds,
[ E] one of another, being a∣broade, for commonly they take part one with another against any other