So went I forth with my two fellows of the Guard, who were glad they had the leading of me, for they were great Papists.
"Where is that knave, the printer [of the ballad]?" said Master Gage.
"I know not," said I.
When we came to the Tower gate, where Sir John Brydges [afterwards Lord Chandos of Sudeley, see p. 128] had the charge, [who was there] with his brother Master Thomas; with whom I was well acquainted, (but not with Sir John) who, seeing the two of the Guard leading me, without their halberts, rebuked them; and stayed me while they went for their halberts.
His brother said unto me, "I am sorry you should be an offender, Master Underhill."
"I am none, Sir!" said I, "nor went I against the Queen."
"I am glad of that," said he.
And so forth we went at the gate, where was a great throng of people to hear and see what prisoners were committed: and amongst whom stood, my friend Master Ive, the High Constable, my next neighbour.
One of the Guard went forth at the wicket before me, to take me by the arm, the other held me by the other arm; fearing, belike, I would have shifted [escaped] from them amongst the people.