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A85253	The English Gusman; or The history of that unparallel'd thief James Hind. Wherein is related I. His education and manner of life; also a full relation of all the severall robberies, madd pranks, and handsom jests done by him. II. How at Hatfield he was enchanted by a witch for three years of space; and how she switch'd his horse with a white rod, and gave him a thing like a sun-dial, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. And III. His apprehension, examination at the councel of state, commitment to the gatehouse, and from thence to Newgate; his arraignment at the Old Baily; and the discourse betwext his father, his wife and himself in Newgate. With several cuts to illustrate the matter. / Written by G.F.	Fidge, George.	1652 (1652)	Wing F852; Thomason E651_20; ESTC R205862	35,908	58

he had robbed six or seven eminent men of that Isle this was novelties to that people who before he came there might have rid or gone round that Isle with a bag of money in one hand and a switch in the other without fear or danger of losing it this strange report came to the Earls ear who presently sent for Hind In the mean time the Earl told Sir Philip Musgrave that he suspected none but Hind to do the feat there Sir Philip said my Lord there are many strange Gentlemen in the Island do not judge raishly of Captain Hind he carries himself very civilly here but I confess he is a likely man to do such things Hind in the interim came in which broke off their discourse my Lord and Sir Philip desired him to deal ingeniously with them and tell them the truth whether he did those robberies or no Hind being apt to blush yet spoke smartly I protest my Lord your honors tell me news If any of your Island can say and swear I robbed them I will suffer your law the Earl said Captain Hind you are the onely man suspected and the men who were robbed are now in the Castle the Earl sent for the Gentlemen who came presently he asked them all if they knew the man who robbed them they said very well The Earl said pointing to Hind is he like this Gentleman they answered no for he had long black hair and a great beard this was a disguise which he wore but those people did not use to see periwigs nor false beards then the Earl said to the Gentlemen that he would do his best endeavour to find the man by laying wait at all Seaports and causing searches to be made so the Gentlemen departed when they were gone he said to Hind Sir I am sorry if I have accused you wrongfully deal ingeniously with me and I will give you a sum of money and give you under my hand not to do you the least injury which being done Hind went to his loding and fetch the Periwig and false beard whereat the Earl and Sir Philip fell into a great laughter nay said Hind let them laugh that win so he laughed too How Hind came to the Isle of Man and went thence into Scotland to the Scotch King to Sterling AFTER Hind had staid in the Isle of Man thirteen weeks he began to be weary of the place because he had not room enough to range about so he shipt himself for Scotland when he was landed there he went to the King at Sterling the King being informed who he was had some discourse with him and commended him to the Duke of Buckingham then present to ride in his troop because his life-guard was full He came into England with the same troop was in the engagement at Warrington he continued still in the same capacity and came to the fight at Worcester and staid till the King was fled then every one shifted for themselves Hind being in the City saw the gates full of flying persons he leapt over the wall on foot by himself onely travelled the Country and lay three daies under bushes and hedges because of the Souldiery afterwards came to Sir John Patkingtons woods where he lay five dayes and from thence came on foot to London by the name of Brown and lodged five weeks in London The true Relation of the taking of Captain James Hind in London Vpon the 9. of November 1651. a discovery was made of Captain Hind's frequenting one Denzys a Barber over against St. Dunstans Church in Fleet-street he having lodged three weeks before by the name of Brown this information was communicated to certain Gentlemen belonging to the right honorable Mr. Speaker who with great care and privacy so ordered the business that there was not the least suspition until they came to the Chamber door which they forced open and immediately entered with their pistols cockt which attempt did not a little amaze Hind being so suddenly awaked out of his sleep for not above an hour before he had betaken himself to rest being not very well as he conceived in security but it proved otherwise for one who had formerly been in the Army and of his intimate acquaintance discovered him and went along with the Guard that was appointed to secure him who no sooner was apprehended but immediately they hasted him to Mr. Speakers house in Chancery-lane where they secured him for that night The next day being Monday by order from the Right Honorable the Councel of State the said Captain Hind was brought to White-hall where he was examined before a Committee and divers questions put to him in relation to his late engagement with Charles Stuart and whether he was the man that accompanied the Scotch King for the furtherance of his escape To which Hind answered That he never saw the King since the fight at Worcester neither did he know of his getting off the Field but he was now glad to hear he had made so happy an escape After some time was spent in taking of his Examination it was ordered that he should be sent prisoner to the Gate-house till the further pleasure of the Councel of State was known therein which accordingly was done the said Hind was guarded with four Files of musqueteers to the Gate-house where he remained in safe Custody that night The next day being Tuesday he was brought back from thence by special order from the Councel of Sate to New-gate and accordingly was brought in a Coach with iron bolts on his legs Captain Compton and two other Messengers belonging to the Councel to guard him and about two of the clock in the afternoon they brought him to New-gate where Captain Compton shewed the Master of the Prison an Order from the Councel for his commitment and also close imprisonment and to let no persons whatsoever to have access to him this order was accordingly observed but during the time that the Hole was preparing for him and the Souldiers which lay there removed to another place divers persons frequenting the place to see him asked him many questions to whom he returned very civil and mild answers Among the rest a Gentleman born in the same Town viz. Chippingnorton who took acquaintance of him and saluting him said truly Countryman I am sorry to see you here he answered that imprisonment was a comfort to him in suffering for so good and just a cause as adhering to the King His Countryman said to morrow I shall return home and if you have any thing to recommend to your wife or friends I will communicate it I thank you Sir said Hind pray remember my love to them all and satisfie them that although I never see them more in this world yet in the world to come I hope we shall meet in glory then the Gentleman took a glass of bear and drank to him which he pledged about half and filling up his glass said come taking the Gentleman by the hand

in the ●●rch came to the place appointed by his Companions where being merry he shews them his daies work one of the * A good servant servants of the house over-hearing their discourse told his Master of it who to clear himself of them hearing so many Hew and Cries abroad for such men went and acquainted the next Constable of it who went for a warrant to apprehend them Hind having a quick wit did guess by the peoples staring up to the windowes that they were discovered he then speaks to all his Company to shift * He provides for one for themselves he takes one of his bags and goes into the stable and mounts his horse and was gone before any of the other could finde their cloaks and necessaries to be going there came in this mean time many people in who filled the yard with noise that they could scarce hear one another Allen to appease the multitude flung handfuls of money among them saying Good people forbear coming any farther and be civil for we are Gentlemen and to the contrary expect death some of you Now Allen and his Comrades descend the stairs with their swords drawn and their pistols cock't the Townsmen being but slightly armed they found small resistance for more came to see then to fight Allen makes his way to the stable where they mounted all their horses and rod out at the back gate of the Inn but riding hard they met with hew and cries which had raised the Country who fell foul upon Allen and his lads but Allens men being well mounted much injured the Country men who had no more minde now to follow them Allen being free from trouble as he thought yet spared no horse flesh to be out of the way but being twenty miles off that place now thought himself safe where after supper he went to bed he had not taken his first sleep before there were search made all over the Town for such men who at the last came to the Inn where Allen lay the Constable being somewhat silley was satisfied with a reasonable Answer for they came to his Chamber where by his attend●nce he seemed to be some great person * The Counstable was a softly man Allen was amased to see so many lights and w●tchbills in his Chamber said Mr. Counstable You might have been more civil then to press into my Chamber * A great mistake at this time of the night Sir said the Counstable I was commanded so to do I would your torches and candles were all out said Allen otherwise I shall not sleep * He speaks to his man Jack give the Counstable five shilings to make his watchmen drink I thank you sir said the Counstable I see you are an honest Gentleman now Good night sir Good night Mr. Counstable I pray let me hear no more of you The Counstable descending the stairs said to some of his watchmen I am sorry I have troubled the Gentleman did you not see what a glorious shute lay on the Table I 'll warrant it cost twenty Nobles at least his men I beleeve are all Gentlemen or Gentlemens sons good lord If I had taken these men for the Robbers What should have become of me and * Pointing to all the watch you too one of Allens men came down and called for a pint of Sack in a Gallon pot the Counstable drank Sack like small Beer till the watchmen were troubled to carry him for go he could not so we leave the Counstable drunk as he is and return to Allen who is in a sweat How Allen caused his men not to go to bed but to sit up and drink fearing least a plot should be laid to take him and how in the morning he would have robbed a Steward to a Noble man WHEN Allen's men came from the Counstable he said to them How goes the squares abroad they answer him very well feel my hands said Allen If I was not in a fear when they came well we are much bound to God that he gave this Counstable no more understanding otherwise we might have lookt out at a grate by this time I hope that * Meaning Hind James is well for I love him dearly Gentlemen I shall desire you to sit up this night for fear of the worst so Allen made as though that disturbance would not let him sleep any more that night saying When my first sleep is broke I can sleep no longer so he sends one of his servants to the Host of the house to come and drink with him who being a good fellow never denies drink came willingly to Mr. Allen who told him he was sorry there was any disturbance in the house but being in all other Inns he hoped he would not be offended No no said Allen I am not troubled but onely for my * He could not sleep in quiet for fear of taking sleep but this shall be your penalty that you drink all night with me sir said the Host I shall fulfil your desire then said Allen I will rise there being a great fire in the room their drink was muld sack till morning which when it appeared he caused all his men to be in a readiness for to take horse and accordingly his desire was accomplished so taking leave of his Host rod away but riding by-ways because of the hew and cryes overtook a Gentleman riding with a port mantle behinde him Allen used some discourse and among the rest asked if he lived thereabouts he answered yes I am a steward to a noble man in these parts and I have been to fetch in some rents that lay forty miles off Allen was glad when he heard he had money said sir how do you think I maintain all these Gentlemen shall I tell you I borrow of those that are not * Most stewards are knaves in their ●earts willing to give or to lend sir said the Steward you are merrily disposed and are willing to try my patience I speak in earnest said Allen therefore unto your portmantle sir said the Steward if you will have it I cannot now gainsay it I am a servant and if you take this money from me I am undon but I will direct you to a greater purchase if you let me escape to this Allen consented the Steward pulled out of his pocket a Letter which his Lord had sent him signifying that one of his Lords Creditors was come from London for two hundred pounds which was to be paid as soon as he came home this somewhat satisfied Allen who sware the Steward to be true to them and he should have share of what they got the Steward guides them to a friends Inn of his where they lay secure till he brought them news of the Merchants travelling they soon stayed his journey by easing him of his money thus you may see how some men to save themselves from a little harm will easily undo other men to get gain How Hind

price Hind said ride him along the man rod him well but Hind had a minde to use him better and said to the Horsecourser I prithee put my saddle on the horse that I may try him He did so and held Hinds horse which to sight was as good as the other Hind rid the horse a little way and trotted him back and asked the Horsecourser whether he he had a good Gallop yes Sir said he Gallop him and try Hind gallopt him so far that he returned no more leaving his horse with the Horsecourser to make the best use of him which once was better but now may lye on his hands Hind being well horsed rod till he came to a place where some of his Companions stayed for him but when he come to the place they were extream glad to see him so well mounted they presently asked him how he came by this brave horse and what he gave for him He answers them thus Gentlemen how long shall I tutor you will you never understand this to deceive the deceiver is no deceit I had him of the Horsecourser at an easie rate whereat they fell a laughing at the conceit and so mounting their horses away they ride together How Hind robbed a Gentleman in Yorkshire and afterwards came to the Inn where he lay to sup with h●m but did not A Gentleman coming from York intended his journey for London but by accident met with Hind who soon made him deliver what money he had Hind gives him back twenty shillings to bear his charges till his credit would furnish him again so the Gentleman rode on his journey to the next Town where he was well known by an Inkeeper there being alighted from his horse desires the Host to get somewhat ready for his supper so the Gentleman went to his Chamber in the mean time in comes Hind and askes If there were any Gentlemen that went for London the Host answered yes There was one Gentleman alone and he would he glad of any good Company So Hind went up to the Gentleman's Chamber and saluted him The Gentleman said Sir sit down and I will tell you how I was robbed to day and I durst have sworn you had been the man but that your * He wares a Periwigs sometimes hair is short and his was long Sir said Hind do you know his horse yes very well said the Gentleman To satisfie you said Hind you shall see mine So Hind went down and fetch'd his horse out of the Stable and asked the Gentleman If that were the horse he answered I I that 's the horse Then Sir said Hind I cannot sup with you to night if you know my Horse better then my self So he bids him good night How some of Hind's Companions robbed a Gentleman and how Hind met him and gave him mony to bear his charges and afterward met him in London and paid him the rest HIND and his Gang riding merrily along met accedentally with one of Hind's friends who was very glad to see Hind and to have some private discourse with him Hind desired his Companions to ride before and he would overtake them Hind and his friend went to a house hard by that place where they might disclose their mindes to each other the whilst his mad Gang rid on their journey where in the way they met a young Gentleman these lads bid him stand and makes him deliver such money as he had leaving very little to bear his charges and rod from him the Gentleman kept on his way and as he rod met with Hind who bid him Stand and deliver the Gentleman said It was the last thing I did for four Gentlemen in such * He describes their cloaths habits met me and took all my money from me Hind knowing they were his Companions said did they leave thee any money very little said the Gentleman Sir said Hind I see you look but melancholly on the matter deal ingeniously with me and tell me how much they had from you In troth Sir said the Gentleman it were a folly for me to bely my own purse they had about twelve pounds from me Hind pulls our five peeces of gold and gives it the Gentleman saying Sir here is this in part and when I meet you next I will give you the rest the Gentleman giving him many thanks would have parted from him Hind said I have one thing more to say to you here are many wags abroad and they will have this money from you therefore if you meet any tell them the Fidler is paid and they will let you pass so Hind bid him farewel the Genteman had not rid far but he met with some blades who bid him stand Gentlemen said he the FIDLER is paid they being satisfied with this answer asked him which way the FIDLER went he giving them the best direction he could parted from them Hind afterwards met this Gentleman in London and paid him the rest of his money and gave him a Dinner How Hind served a Committee man who disguised himself for fear of robbing A Committee man having occasion to travel from Warwick towards London for to buy many commodities hearing that there was robbing in that road fitted himself with an old gary coat out at the elbowes and an old mare with bootes insteed of stirrups hung at a Saddle that was not worth three pence and a bridle of the same price now rides he merrily thinking no highway man would set on him but money ill got will be ill spent for he chanced to meet with Hind who asked what he was he replyed that he was an old man going to get relief among his friends Hind gave him a peece in gold and bid him drink his health and be merry at his Inn the old miser thinking to please Hind coyned two or three great oathes presently and said he would be drunk with drinking his health so Hind parted from him and the old man went to his Inn and set up his mare then called for half a pint of Sack and after the first glass was down he began to say that he escaped the greatest danger that ever he was in for said he I met with Hind and insteed of robbing me he gave me a peece in gold and bid me drink his health but I' ll see him hanged before I' ll spend one penny for his sake hang him Rogue he robs all honest men onely Cavaliers he lets them go I' ll put his gold among my own I would have given ten pound to have been rid of him when first I met him so after a short supper went to bed Hind came to the Inn using to lie there as a traveller not known the host was telling him in what fear an old Committee man was to day saying he met with Hind who gave him money to drink his health but he said he would see him hanged first and called him rogue a thousand times Hind went to bed and let the old man

Recorder asked him what Countryman he was and where he was born He replyed at the merry Town of Chipping-Norton in Oxfordshire then it was demanded of him whether he accompanied the Scotish King into England and whether he was at the fight at Worcester He answered that he came into England with his Majesty the King and that he was not onely at the fight at Worcester but at Warrington also wishing that it had been his happy fortune there to have ended his daies Then some farther questions were proposed to him in relation to his Mad Pranks To which he answered that what he confessed before the Councel of State the like he acknowledged to that Honorable Court protesting his innocency in any matter of Fact or Crime since the year 1649. within any of the Parliaments Dominions He stands indited upon high Treason by the Councel of State and thereupon the Court made no farther progress against him by reason that no bill of inditement was brought in so he was ordered to be remanded back to the place from whence he was brought The time he was at the Bar he deported himself with undaunted courage yet with a smiling Countenance but before his departure this is observable that as he passed from the Bar casting his head on one side and looking as it were over the left shoulder said these are filthy gingling spurs meaning his irons about his legs but I hope to have them exchanged ere long which expression caused much laughter As he passed up the Old Bayley towards Newgate divers people resorted to see him who asked if he had received sentence which words Captain Hind hearing faced to the left and smiling said no no good people there is no hast to hang true folk BEING now come to Newgate many Gentlemen were there to see him and to ask him some questions Captain Hind having a little time now more then ordinary before he went to his old lodging said Gentlemen what is your will with me I know you long to hear news they desired to know how he came off at the Sessions he pulling a chair said I stand but in little ease therefore I will first sit down then calling for a glass of Sack drank to them all saying Gentlemen I was somewhat dry with talking therefore give me the other glass having drank his Sack said Gentlemen It seems that to my enemies I have been civil there being no bill found against me the Honorable Court onely asked my name and some other questions which I answered not seeing any one that would accuse me neither could I spy no not so much as the face of a Thief catcher who would if they knew how not for their conscience sake nor out of love to the Common-wealth Hang me but for the lucre of the ten pounds which is the reward which will make them swallow a false oath as easily as one would do buttered fish but I have nothing to do with them nor never had so I leave them to follow the rest of their Company which assoon as they have oppertunity will let no time slip to help one another to the Gallowes His Father and his Wife came into the Room which broke of his discourse so for the present taking his leave of the Gentlemen went with his Father into his own Room where he lay being by themselves his Father said to him Son How much are you bound to God for your good fortune you see many poor men here condemned who have not been so noted as you have been I make no doubt but God has a blessing in store for you and it is my desire as a Father to see his child do well So I hope thou will not forget my Councel but daily meditate on things for thy Soul and then thou shalt be happy His Wise then rejoycing to see him take his imprisonment so patiently said Dear heart I shall visit you often but it is my grief that I come to a Prison to you but I hope you shall be released of your misery and live once more with me His Father said Son my occasion calls me home and I shall do you little good in staying here I shall take my leave of you now giving him his blessing bids him fare-wel wishing him to serve God who would not cast away a sinner that doth truly repent His Wife with tears in her eies gave him a parting Salute which made the stout Captain answer the same in the like nature wishing he were at liberty to have gone with them but he still relying on the mercy of the Parliament made no doubt but to visit his friends before they came to visit him again but as yet he lies in Newgate in hopes of a Release The Contents THE Prologue Page 1. Hind's Parentage Education and Father's Living at Chipping-Norton and how he was bound an Apprentice p. 2 How Hind run from his Master ib. What befel him when he came to London p. 3. How Allen instructs his new servant and sets him to rob a Gentleman p. 4. How Hind sold his Horse to a Citizen of London p. 5. Hind's return home to Allen and what hapned afterward p. 6. How Hind parted from his Company and appointed to meet them at a certain place and how he robbed two Gentlemens servants and caused a Parson to be apprehended for a high-way-man and escaped himself p. 7. How Hind came to his Company shewing them the money and what hapned to them at the same time p. 9 How Allen caused his men not to go to bed but to sit up and drink fearing least a plot should be laid to take him and how in the morning he would have robbed a Steward to a Noble man p. 10. How Hind robbed a Gentleman on foot and furnished himself with a horse money and cloaths p. 12. How Hind after he had left his company robbed a Doctor of Phisick of forty pound in Gold ib. How Hind was betrayed by two whores who sent two high-way men to take his money and how he killed one of their horses and robbed the other of his money p. 14. How Hind was Inchanted by a cunning woman who after some discourse switched him with a Charmed Rod not to be taken or harmed during the time this Charm should last which was for Three years p. 16. How Hind robbed a Captain upon Chaulk hill in Buckingham-shire p. 18. How Hind robbed a Gentleman of one hundred and fifty pounds near Nottingham p 19. How Hind robbed a Farmer p. 20. How he jested with a Butcher that was his friend p. 21. How Hind served two Bailiffs and a Vsurer p. 22. How Hind fought with a Gentleman and after gave him his money again p. 23 How Hind was made a Captain at Colchester p. 24. How Hind got a gallant horse having spoiled his own by an unfortunate leap p. 25. How Hind robbed a Gentleman in York-shire and afterward came to the Inn where he lay to sup with him but did not p. 26. How some of Hind's Companions robbed a Gentleman and how Hind met him and gave him money to bear his charges and afterward met him in London and paid him the rest ib. How Hind served a Committee man who disguised himself for fear of robbing p. 27. How Hind borrowed money of a Tobaco-seller who sold his Tobaco at Faires and to great Inns and afterwards paid him p. 29. How Hind robbed two Captains that had received money to pay their Troops aad after he had conveyed away the money came back and robbed them of what money they had about them p. 30. How Hind neatly robbed a Parson of forty pounds in gold which he had hid in the Coller of his Doublet after he was robbed of all his silver the day before p. 31.