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12 will never meddle nor make with you hereafter.

Upon which she came down and opened the door, and let him in. and then they made great protestations to each other, never to affront or to fall out with each other any more for the future: and so with a good sack posset the covenant was agreed on between them.

Shortly after the King had occasion to raise an army against the Scots, who were risen against the English, Jack of Newbury raised at his own expence, one hundred and fifty men, cloathed them in white coats, red caps, and yellow feathers and led them himself.

Fifty of them were valiant horsemen, fifty pikemen, and fifty musqueteers; all brave steeds, good arms and valiant men who marching before the Queen, she called for him, and understanding what he was, she put forth her hand for him to kiss, and promised to acquaint the King of his free and great services.

A SONG.