“SIR,--The difficulty of resolution by the soldiers and officers
(other than I thought) causeth my request for your patience in not
giving you full answer to the conditions you sent me yesterday; but
as soon as I shall obtain it, you shall not be long without it. But
one thing, and that of moment, I desire to be satisfied in,
Whether, if any conclusion should be made, that afterwards I shall
be left to the mercy of the Parliament, for alteration at their
will and pleasures; and if it be so, I shall endeavour in vain to
study more about it. For example, in my Lord of Shrewsbury’s case,
and divers others, how conditions have been broken doth a little
affright me. I know, by your will and consent, it should never be;
but soldiers are unruly, and the Parliament unquestionable; and,
therefore, I beseech you pardon my just cause of fear, and I will
rest your humble servant,
“H. WORCESTER.
“August 11.”