to Thursby, and so on to Scarborough; and I hope by Monday we shall be possessed of the town, being resolved to storm it. Col. Bethel is Commander in chief of that party, with his own regiment of horse, and Col. Lassell's and Col. Legard's regiment of foot, and a commanded party of foot out of Hull: they have some three field pieces with them. There are 300 Walloons landing at Scarborough, by the Prince's ships, to strengthen them; but it no whit discouraged our men, for at Pontefract the men ran very fast away from the castle."

"September 15th, 1648. The town and castle of Scarborough, notwithstanding the blocking up, received from the Prince, relief of men, victuals, and ammunition, which put those before it upon the resolution to speed the gaining it. They resolved to storm the town, which was done by the foot, to whom joined 400 troopers, who did with firelocks excellent service. After some dispute, the town was taken; four of the assailants were killed, and eighteen of the besieged; and one hundred and fifty were made prisoners; --some Walloons, whom the soldiers took for Irishmen, were put to the sword."

September 25th, 1648. A letter came this day of the taking of Scarborough-town, which was signed by Col. Bethel and Col. Lassells, and a list of the prisoners inclosed,"

"The House ordered that it should be left to Colonel Lassells and Col. Bethel, to dispose of the prisoners in such places of strength thereabouts, as they shall think fit; and that they examine them which have been in arms against the Parliament, or have engaged never to bear arms against the Parliament, to the end that they may be brought to speedy trial."

"The House approves of Col. Overton, governor of Hull, relieving the besiegers before Scarborough, with ammunition."

"October 28th, 1648. Scarborough holds out still they

sally forth and do mischief to our men; and have sunk a frigate early in the morning, that came in with coals in the night for the town.”.

"November 13th, 1648. Scarborough will not hold out long, the men run so fast away."

"November 15th, 1648. A letter from Lieut. General Cromwell, acquainting them with the condition of his forces before Pontefract-castle, and that they cannot be able to carry on that work, or that of Scarborough, unless ammunition be speedily sent down to them."

"Ordered 250 barrels of powder, with match and bullet proportionate."

"December 4th, 1648. Of the state of Scarboroughcastle more particularly thus :-Upon Wednesday night last, there came out the governor's Ensign, who declared, that upon our taking off their boat from the sally-port, the night before, they were fearfully alarmed, upon which the common soldiers fell into a mutiny, desiring the governor to make terms for their marching out; for that their fish will last but a month, and their fire three weeks; though their corn and butter would last longer. Their greatest wants are of shoes and clothes; of which they had provided good store to have got in by their boat, but prevented: and their Harbinger-general, Lieutenant Sallet, is now come in and submitted to mercy."

"December 23d, 1648. This day his Excellency the Lord Fairfax received letters from Col. Bethel, dated at Scarborough the 19th instant, of the surrender of Scarborough-castle, that day unto him. The effect of the articles of rendition is as follows:"

1. The castle, with all the ordnance, arms, and other goods, and provisions, to be delivered up, without embezzlement, except what is hereafter mentioned.”

"2. That the governor, officers, gentlemen, and soldiers in the said castle, should march out with their wearing

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apparel, their colours flying, drums beating, musquets laden, bandaleers filled, matches lighted, and bullet in mouth, to Scarborough-Common, and there to lay down their arms."

"3. The governor to march with his horse and arms, and three servants on horseback to attend with their swords, to the place he shall appoint: every Field-officer on horseback, with his sword and pistols, and two servants on horseback with their swords: every Captain on horseback, with his sword and pistols, and one servant to attend him: all other common officers and gentlemen on foot, with one pistol and sword: all other officers and soldiers, with their swords, to their several habitations, there to remain without molestation, submitting to all orders and ordinances of Parliament."

"4. That free quarter shall be granted to all included in these articles, in their passages to their several habitations, they travelling eight miles in a day.”

"5. That all gentlewomen within the said castle shall be suffered to pass out with their wearing apparel, money, and necessaries; to pass to such places as shall be nominated, and to procure or hire horses."

"6. That all persons included within these articles, under sequestration, shall have liberty to compound." "7. That all persons in the town of Scarborough, shall, upon this agreement, be set at liberty."

8. In case any officer or soldier shall do any thing contrary to this agreement, they shall be delivered up to punishment."

9. That a sufficient convoy be appointed."

"December 26th, 1648.. The House voted that they approved and confirmed the said articles, and ordered that 407. should be given to the messenger that brought this good news."

"The cause of giving such favourable articles was, by

reason of information, that several ships with men and provisions from the Prince were destined thither, and expected every hour for the relief of the castle. There was in the castle good store of provision, especially of rye and butter; and at least fifty barrels of powder, and great store of match, so that it might have held out three months."

In the year 1665-6, Sir Jordan Crossland was governor of Scarborough-castle, at which time it was fully garrisoned.

At this period George Fox, the first of the people called Quakers*, was imprisoned here above twelve months; having incurred a premunire on account of those religious principles, which a more enlightened age has tolerated.

His constitution was delicate and feeble, yet he supported the rigours of a severe confinement, in a miserable cell, with perfect resignation. The peaceful serenity of his mind was unmoved by external accidents; and though deprived of every social intercourse with his friends, and exposed to the derision of his enemies, this holy man in patience possessed his soul, superiour to every indignity. He was confined, at separate times, in three different rooms; one of them on the sea-side, now in ruins, at a little distance from the spring called the Lady's Well; which, he says, "lying much open, the wind drove in the rain so forcibly, that the water came over his bed, and ran

* This contemptuous denomination originated at Derby, in the year 1650, from the following circumstance: George Fox, having been brought before the Magistrates at that place, admonished them to tremble at the word of the Lord. Justice Bennet, one of the bench, more ludicrous than grave, converted this expression into a subject of ridicule, and, ia derision, gave George and his friends the appellation of Quakers, by which name the members of this Society have since that time been distinguished by the world. But they have transinitted down to the present time the more endearing appellation of Friends.'

about the room, so that he was glad to skim it up with a platter." "A threepenny loaf lasted him three weeks, and sometimes longer, and most of his drink was water, with an infusion of wormwood."

The exemplary patience, great humility, and inoffensive conduct of George Fox, so conciliated the esteem of the governor and officers of the garrison, that they ultimately became his friends and advocates, and were accustomed to "That he was stiff as a tree, and pure as a bell, for they could never move him." He was released by order of the King, and the following passport was granted by the governor.

say,

"Permit the bearer hereof, George Fox, late a prisoner here, but now discharged by his Majesty's order, quietly to pass about his lawful occasions without any molestation. Given under my hand at Scarborough-castle, this 1st day of September, 1666.

JORDAN CROSSLAND, Governor of Scarborough-castle." In the year 1706-7, William Thompson Esq. was discharged from arrears of rent due to the Crown from his Manor of Humbleston, and other Lordships in the county of York, in consideration of a grant made by Mr. Thompson's ancestors to Charles II. of the site of Scarboroughcastle; but this was not then effectually done, by reason of a mistake in the Letters Patent *.

During the rebellion in 1745, Government, convinced of the important situation of this castle, gave it a temporary repair, and deposited in it a considerable quantity of military stores.

At this alarming period likewise, the public spirit of the inhabitants was manifested by a liberal subscription, not

* See the draft of discharge in the British Museum, Harl. MSS. No. 2262.