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A86851	The speech and confession of Capt. Brown-Bushel, at the place of execution on Saturday last, under the scaffold on Tower-Hill: with the manner of his deportment, and his coming from the Tower in a scarlet cloak; as also his prayer, and desires to the people. Together with the manner of his tryall; and the articles and charge exbibited [sic] against him. / Written by G.H. an eye-witnesse.	Bushell, Brown, d. 1651.; G. H.	1651 (1651)	Wing H36; Thomason E626_14; ESTC R202481	3,385	8

THE SPEECH AND Confession of Capt. Brown-Bushel at the place of Execution on Saturday last under the Scaffold on Tower-Hill With the manner of his deportment and his coming from the Tower in a Scarlet Cloak as also his Prayer and Desires to the People Together with the manner of his Tryall and the Articles and Charge exbibited against him Written by G. H. an Eye-Witnesse Lord Jesus receive my soul Imprinted at London by R. W. 1652. The Speech and Confession of Capt. Brown-Bushel at the place of execution under the Scaffold at Tower-Hill on Saturday last being the 29 of March 1651. READER HAving been an Eye-witnesse of the manner and deportment of Captain Brown-Bushel at the place of Execution on Saturday last at Tower-Hill I could do no less than demonstrate to the world his true Character and Embleme And by reason that I may not leave the world unsatisfied touching the cause of this his Execution give me leave I beseech you to present you with in the first place his Articles of Impeachment and his Tryall before the High-court of Justice in Westminster-Hall on Tuesday the 25 of March 1651. a Narrative whereof followeth On Tuesday as aforesaid He was brought to the Bar and then charged with the betraying surrendring and yielding up of the Castle and Town of Scarbrough in the County of York the Command whereof he had taken upon him for the Parliament before And for levying War against the Parliament at Beverley and Whitby To which he pleaded Not guilty And the proof against him of his Fact stands thus Being brought to the Bar again the same day The Witnesses for the Common-wealth brought up from Yorkeshire were present and gave their Evidence That Sir Hugh Cholmley Revolt●ng from the Parliament 25 March 1645. And then holding out the Castle of Scarbrough for the late King Bushel the Thursday before Easter came to Scarbrough to the Bayliffs and desired their assistance to keep the Castle which that night he did and pretended he would hold it out for the Parliament But Cholmley next night being Good-Friday coming against the place with Forces dr●wn out of divers of the Kings Garisons Bushel surrendred it on the next morning without making any resistance or discharging any shot against Cholmley although the Townesmen and Souldiers in the Castle would willinglg have resisted And after this H● coming to Hull to Sr John Hotham was there impri●oned and by Cholmleys means exchanged and so took up ar●s with him and came with 600 or 700 Cavaliers in August 1644. against Beverley and there was in fight against the Parliaments forces and from thence went to Whitby where he was also in armes and there seized upon several Vessels of the Parliaments side and rifled and pillaged them of their moneys and goods and imprisoned one of the Masters in Irons Thus standing the Evidence Bushel confest his being in arms at Beverley and Whitby and that he delivered up the Castle because he had not force enough to withstand Cholmley but made no proof of any thing Upon the whole matter the Court adjudged him guilty of Treason and denounced Sent●nce to have his head severed from his shoulders at Tower-hill London on Saturday the 29 of March being the day of the week on which he betrayed the said Castle and Town And accordingly on Saturday last about 5 of the clock in the Afternoon he was brought from the Tower to the place of Execution being accompanyed by Col. West Sheriff Chiverton and others He came in his Scarlet cloak smiling upon the people and so soon as he had entred under the Scaffold saluted the Lieutenant of the Tower then turning himself about and espying the Ax and Block said I thank my God putting off his hat I do not fear these Inst●uments and blessed be his Holy Name casting his eyes up towards Heaven that hath taken away the sting of Death Then taking two or three paces on the ground ●nd espying a multitude of people said Well I something is expected from me before I die I hope Mr Sheriff I may have liberty to speak my mind being a dying man Sh. Yes Sir Cap Bushel I thank you Sir But by reason of the pressing in of the Spectators so neer him he was a little interrupted uttering these words Gentlemen pray give me a little room I shall not desire it long Whereupon the Sheriff Officers and Souldiers forced them to retire to a further distance Then urning himself round with his hat in his hand declared himself to the Spectators as followeth Christian People I Am brought hither to die and to pay the wages of Death for which I am not in the least sory but rather conceive it a great mercy from Heaven that God hath been pleased to use this means for bringing me so much the nearer and sooner unto him Yet I desire that the world may take notice and understand the true cause and grounds of this my untimely Death Good people putting off his hat I served the King of Spain 10 years with faithfulness and integrity but hearing of the distractions in England I was desirous to do service in my Native Countrey and in order thereunto took shipping at Dunkirk and landed in the Northern Parts where I first engaged for King and Parliament but afterwards being convinc'd both in Conscience Judgment of the unlawfulnesse of that Engagement I then deserted the Parliament being heartily sorry that ever I drew my Sword for such Masters And truly had I as many lives as I have haires upon my head I should freely and willingly adventure them all for my second Master the King putting off his hat As for my sufferings they have been great having bin confin'd to a very small allowance to the value of two pence a day sometimes which did not a little trouble me considering that I have kept as good a house as any Gentlemen here excepting Mr. Sheriff But God forgive my Enemies as I freely do I desire my bloud may be the last that is to be shed upon this account Touching my Religion it is apparently known that I have been and here die a true Son to the Church of England a loyal Subject to my Master the King and a cordial friend to the Land of my Nativity for all which I hope through the great merits and precious blood of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to receive a Crown of glory and the pardon and remission of sins from the most great God and omnipotent Jehovah of Heaven and earth putting off his Hat with his hands lifted up looking towards heaven Then turning himself about and espying a great many people on the tops of Houses said Alas poor Creatures you may behold a sad spectacle but a loyal subject and so God bless you all Then turning to the Executioner said prethee shew me the Block I will Sir He kist it where is the other Instrument Executioner here Sir and shewing him the Ax he said Is this the Block and Ax which my late Royal Master received the fatal blow from yes Sir these are the same well smiling Gods will be done I bless my God that hath brought me hither this day I am ready Then casting off his Scarlet Cloak gave it to his Kinsman there present which done with undantedness of spirit he unbrac'd himself and threw off his Doublet then he pulled a white cap out of his pocket and put it on his head and calling to the Executioner said Is there any thing else to be done Executioner yes Sir your hair must be put up under your cap prethee help me then the Executioner put up his hair Cap. ●nshel well done is all well now Executioner yes Sir Then he kneeled down and desired the people to pray for him and after he had said the Lords prayer rose up again lifting up his eyes to Heaven saying To thee O Father and thy blessed spirit be all honour and glory both now and for ever Amen And then coming to the Executioner said come honest friend give me thy hand the Lord forgive thee I do here is 20 s. for thee and God blesse thee had I more thou should have it but truly here is the mite of a loyal Subject and a dying man Prethee how shall I lie I will shew you Sir kneeling down said it will do very well here is a skarfe for thee prethee lay it upon the block I will Sir then kneeling down the second time and saying Lord Jesus receive my soul and holding up his right hand which was the sign the Executioner did his Office and severed his head from his shoulders at one blow So soon as he had done this he took him by the arm and laid him upon his back and then took the Red Scarf from under him which covered the Block and all the Saw-dust the said Scarf being 5 yards in length and 3 yards broad The manner of this Gentlemen at his departing will cause many especially those of his own fraternity to eternize his Name but it is bisput●ble whether conscience or courage arm'd him with this Resolution Let us look back into former Ages and we shal find many the like presidents for the Cr●eks and Med●s being at war one with the other the Grecians took a courage and oath protesting that each particular man would rather change his life into death then their Lawes for the Persians So whether out of envy to this present Government or love to the precedent wrought most in ●he heart of this man I leave it for the charity of those that read these his dying words to judge Finis