“MY LORD,--Having not yet received by any of your letters a direct
answer to the conditions I sent you, I have no grounds or
consideration for such a cessation of arms and working, as in your
letter you desire; but if it be your purpose to return your answer
by commissioners, I shall, by the hour you mention, appoint
commissioners of mine own to receive the same in the Leaguer as you
desire, and engage myself for the safe return of yours, not
exceeding six commissioners and as many servants; and, in order to
this, I shall be content there be a cessation of arms and working
from nine of the clock to-morrow morning till two in the
afternoon.--Yours,
“THO. FAIRFAX.
“Uske, August 14.”