“SIR,--I have received this day two advertisements from you; the
first I read, containing, as you would have me believe, a true
copy of his Majesty’s warrant to several garrisons upon honourable
terms to quit. But truly, Sir, it is not in the power of man to
make me think so unworthily of his Majesty, that to one, in the
opinion of the world, that hath given, himself and family, soe
great a demonstrance and testimony of his and their faith and
fidelitie towards him, that he would not please so much as name his
name, or Raglan. I entreat you, give me leave to suspend my
belief.[265]
“And for your second summons, it makes it too evident that it is
desired that I would die under a hedge like a beggar, having no
house left to put my head into, nor means left to find me bread.
Wherefore to give you _answer_, I make choice (if it soe please
God) rather to dye nobly, than to live with infamy. Which answer,
if it be not pleasing to you, I shall not think you worthy to be
styled by me your loving friend,
“H. WORCESTER.
“FROM MY HOUSE OF RAGLAN,
“June 28, 1646.”