“Charles R.[43]
[41] He means that he must not inquire what their religion might be.
[42] Consciences.
[43] Harleian MS. 6988, art. 69, orig. entirely in the King’s hand.
In October the battle of Edgehill was fought, and in November there were encounters at Brentford and Turnham Green, after which the King took up his winter quarters at Oxford.
Essex, the Commander-in-Chief of the Parliamentary forces, commissioned Lord Fairfax to command the armies in Yorkshire and the adjacent counties; therefore henceforth Fairfax was to be Newcastle’s principal enemy.
Fairfax whose name in arms through Europe rings,
Filling each mouth with envy or with praise.
Milton.