The vvarnings of Germany By wonderfull signes, and strange prodigies seene in divers parts of that countrey of Germany, betweene the yeare 1618. and 1638. Together with a briefe relation of the miserable events which ensued. All faithfully collected out of credible High Dutch chronicles, and other histories by L. Brinckmair Captaine. As also a learned and godly sermon preached before the lords the States at Norrimberg. Anno 1638.
DREADFVLL, AND PRODIGIOVS ASPECTS WHICH have happened, and appeared in the Ayre, Water, and on Earth, beyond the common course of nature, in diverse parts of Germany, since the beginning of these late bloodySTARTITALICS b•oyles in that Country, from the y•er• of our Lord, 1618. to this present time;
DREADFUL, AND PRODIGIOVS ASPECTS WHICH have happened, and appeared in the Air, Water, and on Earth, beyond the Common course of nature, in diverse parts of Germany, since the beginning of these late bloodySTARTITALICS b•oyles in that Country, from the y•er• of our Lord, 1618. to this present time;
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together with briefe observations of the issues, and Consequences ensuing after 〈 ◊ 〉. AMong the many troubles, and turmoyles (Courteous Reader) which have long time roved,
together with brief observations of the issues, and Consequences ensuing After 〈 ◊ 〉. AMong the many Troubles, and turmoils (Courteous Reader) which have long time roved,
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and raged not onely in Bohemia, but also in divers other places of Germany, there appeared a terrible Comet with a great blazing tayle, which was as terrible as visible.
and raged not only in Bohemia, but also in diverse other places of Germany, there appeared a terrible Cometam with a great blazing tail, which was as terrible as visible.
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It appeared first, October, 26. 1618. in the signe of Scorpio, and the tayle thereof was extended betwixt the Spicavirginis, and Arcturus, towards Polus Septentrionalis. Afterwards it tooke its progresse in Signo Librae, continuing its course from the Ecliptica to Topico Cancri, from East to West, or Northerly.
It appeared First, October, 26. 1618. in the Signen of Scorpio, and the tail thereof was extended betwixt the Spicavirginis, and Arcturus, towards Polus Septentrionalis. Afterwards it took its progress in Sign Librae, Continuing its course from the Ecliptica to Topico Cancri, from East to West, or Northerly.
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This fearefull, & ominous Link or Torch the Omnipotent Iehovah had constituted, and ordained in the Pulpit of the Heavens to bee a Preacher of Repentance;
This fearful, & ominous Link or Torch the Omnipotent Jehovah had constituted, and ordained in the Pulpit of the Heavens to be a Preacher of Repentance;
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that sinfull man might see, and discerne, that for incorrigible sinne he was resolved to plague and punish them if they timely prevented not the threatned danger, by seeking grace,
that sinful man might see, and discern, that for incorrigible sin he was resolved to plague and Punish them if they timely prevented not the threatened danger, by seeking grace,
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For in as much as the ••cure, and bood-winckt-World had long despsed, and neglected the gracious reclaming voyee of his sacred Word, in the publike preaching thereof by his vignant and diligent Ministers,
For in as much as the ••cure, and bood-winckt-World had long despsed, and neglected the gracious reclaiming voyee of his sacred Word, in the public preaching thereof by his vignant and diligent Ministers,
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if not speedily prevented, thus (if it were possible) to awaken men from thei even dead sleepe of sin, to timely repentance, and true reformation of life;
if not speedily prevented, thus (if it were possible) to awaken men from they even dead sleep of since, to timely Repentance, and true Reformation of life;
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For that is now compleatly (if not too fully) effected, which is spoken of in Comets, that never did a Comet appeare, which was not accompanied with much evill and miserie.
For that is now completely (if not too Fully) effected, which is spoken of in Comets, that never did a Cometam appear, which was not accompanied with much evil and misery.
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How many fruitfull Countries, Dominions, and Territories are through these last warres totally ruinated; the Cities, Towns, and Villages therein spoiled, and made pillars of fire and smoke;
How many fruitful Countries, Dominions, and Territories Are through these last wars totally ruinated; the Cities, Towns, and Villages therein spoiled, and made pillars of fire and smoke;
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The bloody and cruell dealing of inhumane souldiers, especially of the Crabats, in many goodly ▪ Townes and Cities, is scarce credible, which furiously have plundered the places, torturing the Inhabitants most barbarously; ravished women even to death;
The bloody and cruel dealing of inhumane Soldiers, especially of the Crabats, in many goodly ▪ Towns and Cities, is scarce credible, which furiously have plundered the places, torturing the Inhabitants most barbarously; ravished women even to death;
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so in the continuance the uncouth condition thereof was still made apparent by those strange things, which happened out of the common course of Nature, which I shall endeavour to declare, as followeth.
so in the Continuance the uncouth condition thereof was still made apparent by those strange things, which happened out of the Common course of Nature, which I shall endeavour to declare, as follows.
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A•no 1619. in the moneth of December the water which doth runne through Sixto a Citie in Hungaria (where in the yeer 1588. an exceeding gre•t battell was fought betwixt the Turks and Christians) turned to bloud,
A•no 1619. in the Monn of December the water which does run through Sixth a city in Hungary (where in the year 1588. an exceeding gre•t battle was fought betwixt the Turks and Christians) turned to blood,
This perhaps hath been a fore-runner of the bloody encounters and skirmishes, which happened afterwards 1621. in the same places and thereabouts, betwixt the Imperiali••s and Bethlem-Gabors Army where Bethlem-Gabor fought a bloudy battell against the Imperialists under Generall Bucqnoy, and rowted their whole Army,
This perhaps hath been a forerunner of the bloody encounters and Skirmishes, which happened afterwards 1621. in the same places and thereabouts, betwixt the Imperiali••s and Bethlem-Gabors Army where Bethlem-Gabor fought a bloody battle against the Imperialists under General Bucqnoy, and rowted their Whole Army,
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Seene at Groningen A great Blassing Starre and 2 Armies onein the North totherin the South and the Northern Army beaten 1619 At wien water turned into blood for 8day es and 3 ▪ Sunnes and 3 Rainbowes in the Skie 1619
Seen At Groningen A great Blassing Star and 2 Armies onein the North totherin the South and the Northern Army beaten 1619 At wien water turned into blood for 8day es and 3 ▪ Suns and 3 Rainbows in the Sky 1619
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This islued out, Anno 1626. the 25. of August, where few leagues from this place a fore battell was fought betwixt the King of Denmark and the Imperiall Generall Tilly ▪ in which the King lost the field,
This islued out, Anno 1626. the 25. of August, where few leagues from this place a before battle was fought betwixt the King of Denmark and the Imperial General Tilly ▪ in which the King lost the field,
We will not speak much of another conflict, which happened in the same Dukedome, when the fore-mentioned Starre was seen ▪ where 500 were slaine upon the place neere Calinberg; nor of the bloody massacre, done by the Imperialists in the Citie of Munden in the said Dukedome, where 2500. Citizens and Souldiers were put to the sword most miserably by the Imperialists, the 27. of August, Anno. 626. At Wien in Austria, the water in the Ditch was to bee seene like blood for the space of 8. dayes:
We will not speak much of Another conflict, which happened in the same Dukedom, when the forementioned Star was seen ▪ where 500 were slain upon the place near Calinberg; nor of the bloody massacre, done by the Imperialists in the city of Munden in the said Dukedom, where 2500. Citizens and Soldiers were put to the sword most miserably by the Imperialists, the 27. of August, Anno 626. At Wien in Austria, the water in the Ditch was to be seen like blood for the Molle of 8. days:
and City, and in the same yeere, the 25. of October a great, and bloody fight was at the Donaw-bridge in the same Towne of Wien, betwixt the Bohemians, and Generall Bucquey: in which encounter were slaine on the Imperiall side 4500. and of the Bohemians some 1000. and a great many wounded, which were brought with Waines into the Hospitals of Wien.
and city, and in the same year, the 25. of October a great, and bloody fight was At the Donaw-bridge in the same Town of Wien, betwixt the Bohemians, and General Bucquey: in which encounter were slain on the Imperial side 4500. and of the Bohemians Some 1000. and a great many wounded, which were brought with Wains into the Hospitals of Wien.
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Anno 1620. about the moneths of April, some strange fignes, and prodigies of future misety appeared in Polonia: where it rayned blood, in so much that the drops of them fell abundantly downe from the tops of the houses, whose signification not long after was th•s:
Anno 1620. about the months of April, Some strange fignes, and prodigies of future misety appeared in Polonia: where it rained blood, in so much that the drops of them fell abundantly down from the tops of the houses, whose signification not long After was th•s:
that the Tartarians with an Army of 40000. men invaded Polonia, with such cruelty ▪ as is scarce credible, killing in one place more then 3000. of the Polonians. Likewise in the same yeere the grand Turke with 90000. men falling into Walstady had a bloody encounter with 12000 ▪ Polonians under the leading of the great Chancellour of their Kingdome, who himselfe with the whole Polonians Army was slaine, very few of them escaping.
that the Tartarians with an Army of 40000. men invaded Polonia, with such cruelty ▪ as is scarce credible, killing in one place more then 3000. of the Polonians. Likewise in the same year the grand Turk with 90000. men falling into Walstady had a bloody encounter with 12000 ▪ Polonians under the leading of the great Chancellor of their Kingdom, who himself with the Whole Polonians Army was slain, very few of them escaping.
Anno. 1621. in the month of March happened a terrible prodigy in Austria, where two Armies were to be seene in the Heaven by cleere day light, fighting Battells together with great thundering of Ordnances, and Canons.
Anno 1621. in the Monn of March happened a terrible prodigy in Austria, where two Armies were to be seen in the Heaven by clear day Light, fighting Battles together with great thundering of Ordnances, and Canonas.
These Boores many thousand strong falling upon some Imperiall forces under the conduct of Duke Adolff of Holstein, touted and defeated them utterly, the rest being glad to runne away.
These Boors many thousand strong falling upon Some Imperial forces under the conduct of Duke Adolff of Holstein, touted and defeated them utterly, the rest being glad to run away.
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This was afterwards revenged by Pappenheim, who with an Army of 6000. Horse and Foot came against them, putting to the Sword 3000. of them upon the place,
This was afterwards revenged by Pappenheim, who with an Army of 6000. Horse and Foot Come against them, putting to the Sword 3000. of them upon the place,
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At Prage and Heidelberg the 5. of Febuary, Anno 1622. were seene three Sunnes and three Rainbowes, a sharpe conflict happened before this City of Prage in the beginning of January Anno 1632. betwixt the Imperialists and the Saxons, under the Baron of Hofkirch, who defeated 900. Crabats, and tooke 11. Cornets of them, 3. Ensignes,
At Prage and Heidelberg the 5. of Febuary, Anno 1622. were seen three Suns and three Rainbows, a sharp conflict happened before this city of Prage in the beginning of January Anno 1632. betwixt the Imperialists and the Saxons, under the Baron of Hofkirch, who defeated 900. Crabats, and took 11. Cornets of them, 3. Ensigns,
Neckergemund a lesser Towne, 3. English miles from Heidelberg, was likewise the same time, Anno 1622. surprised by the Imperialists by furious assault, wherein the Garrison, doing some resistance against them, with the inhabitants, both men, women and children, were put to the Sword.
Neckergemund a lesser Town, 3. English miles from Heidelberg, was likewise the same time, Anno 1622. surprised by the Imperialists by furious assault, wherein the Garrison, doing Some resistance against them, with the inhabitants, both men, women and children, were put to the Sword.
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which by the space of 3. dayes plyed uoon the Towne with Canons, and were replyed unto from thence in the like kind, with great losse 〈 ◊ 〉 both sides;
which by the Molle of 3. days plied uoon the Town with Canonas, and were replied unto from thence in the like kind, with great loss 〈 ◊ 〉 both sides;
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of Foot, and 140. Cornets of Horse, continued a great fight for the space of 6. houres with Duke Christian at Hochst. But the Imperialists more in number beate the others,
of Foot, and 140. Cornets of Horse, continued a great fight for the Molle of 6. hours with Duke Christian At Hochst. But the Imperialists more in number beat the Others,
and dispersed them, which flying to the Bridge, so thronged, and wedged in one another, that a great many were thrust into the River Ma•n, wherein as many were drowned,
and dispersed them, which flying to the Bridge, so thronged, and wedged in one Another, that a great many were thrust into the River Ma•n, wherein as many were drowned,
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some 300. of the Imperialists not long after lost their lives also by the Sword: 5. troopes of the Elector of Saxonies Horses, lying then at Rakonick in Bohemia, were at once knockt downe by the Imperialists;
Some 300. of the Imperialists not long After lost their lives also by the Sword: 5. troops of the Elector of Saxonies Horses, lying then At Rakonick in Bohemia, were At once knocked down by the Imperialists;
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What if we should remember the bloody tragedy acted by the Imperialists at Egra, where the Imperiall Generalissimo Duke of Fridland himselfe, with 4. others chiefe Commanders, was murthred,
What if we should Remember the bloody tragedy acted by the Imperialists At Egra, where the Imperial Generalissimo Duke of Fridland himself, with 4. Others chief Commanders, was murdered,
how prodigious this hath beene at Mingelheim, where 2000. of the Imperialists were put to the Sword by Count Mansfeld, the wayes side by the River Rhine towards Germersheim being strewed with their dead bodies.
how prodigious this hath been At Mingelheim, where 2000. of the Imperialists were put to the Sword by Count Mansfeld, the ways side by the River Rhine towards Germersheim being strewed with their dead bodies.
In the moneth of Ianuary, Anno 1632. the Swedish Generall Rhinegrave taking the Towne of Kinchberg by assault, put to the Sword 147. Imperialists, and Spanyards therein.
In the Monn of Ianuary, Anno 1632. the Swedish General Rhinegrave taking the Town of Kinchberg by assault, put to the Sword 147. Imperialists, and Spanyards therein.
The Spanish, and Imperial• Army comming from the Rhine, passed by Gall into those parts, Anno 1635. where the Catholikes to secure themselves from being made a prey unto them, marked their dwelling houses with the signe of the Crosse,
The Spanish, and Imperial• Army coming from the Rhine, passed by Gall into those parts, Anno 1635. where the Catholics to secure themselves from being made a prey unto them, marked their Dwelling houses with the Signen of the Cross,
then thinking themselves as secure from injury from that Army, as Rahab was by hanging the scarlet thread at her window, from the victorious Sonnes of Iacob at Iericho; or Israel by striking the blood of the pascall Lambe upon their posts,
then thinking themselves as secure from injury from that Army, as Rahab was by hanging the scarlet thread At her window, from the victorious Sons of Iacob At Jericho; or Israel by striking the blood of the Pascal Lamb upon their posts,
men and women in religious orders being forced in their Monasteries, and an Agent sent unto them from the States of the Province, precipitated by them from an high Rock.
men and women in religious order being forced in their Monasteries, and an Agent sent unto them from the States of the Province, precipitated by them from an high Rock.
then they went away, and vanished like a smoake in the Ayre, and at last fell downe with a noyse like Rackets. Two dayes before, in Silesia happened an horrible prodigie,
then they went away, and vanished like a smoke in the Air, and At last fell down with a noise like Rackets. Two days before, in Silesia happened an horrible prodigy,
remarkable alone is the siege of the Citie of ranckford upon the borders of Silesia, which the King of Sweden took in by assault, Anno 1631. to the terrour and slaughter of 2000. Imperialists, which were out in pieces upon the place, besides those that were drowned,
remarkable alone is the siege of the city of ranckford upon the borders of Silesia, which the King of Sweden took in by assault, Anno 1631. to the terror and slaughter of 2000. Imperialists, which were out in Pieces upon the place, beside those that were drowned,
At Lansbergen in the front of Silesia, 300 Swedish souldiers, over-confident of their valour, were put to the sword by the Crabats: which Town the King the 15. of Aprill took in by assault, with slaughter of 300. Imperialists:
At Lansbergen in the front of Silesia, 300 Swedish Soldiers, overconfident of their valour, were put to the sword by the Crabats: which Town the King the 15. of April took in by assault, with slaughter of 300. Imperialists:
A strange prodigie in the heaven happened at Gierslet in the Dukedome of Anhalt the 12. of May, Anno 1624 ▪ which continued from 6 ▪ till 8. clock at night,
A strange prodigy in the heaven happened At Gierslet in the Dukedom of Anhalt the 12. of May, Anno 1624 ▪ which continued from 6 ▪ till 8. clock At night,
All these Forces marching towards the Townes of Aldershliben, Hirshliben, and turning at the last-towards Sandersliben, with red clouds oppressed vanished away.
All these Forces marching towards the Towns of Aldershliben, Hirshliben, and turning At the last-towards Sandersliben, with read Clouds oppressed vanished away.
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This portentuous prodigie issued out perhaps in the bloudy battell which was fought at Dessaw• bridge, in the same Dukedome of Auhalt, the 25. of Aprill, Anno 1626. where Count Manifield came with his Army before the Imperiall Sconce, against which he cast up 3. Batteries, from whence he night and day thundred upon the Imperialists.
This portentous prodigy issued out perhaps in the bloody battle which was fought At Dessaw• bridge, in the same Dukedom of Auhalt, the 25. of April, Anno 1626. where Count Manifield Come with his Army before the Imperial Sconce, against which he cast up 3. Batteries, from whence he night and day thundered upon the Imperialists.
The day before that the prodigie happened at Giersleb ▪ it rained blood about Fridberg in Silesia, and two Armies also appeared in the heaven fighting for a long time together. Three yeers after happened a bloudy encounter about the same place, •e•re the Towne of Fridberg. For the Duke of Fridland fo•ding Colonell Pechman with 7000 ▪ Horsemen and Dragoners to pursue the Danish and Weinmarish troops, there began a sore fight betwixt thē, where at the last all the Danish forces were ruinated and killed, 10. Companies of them taken prisoners, the Imperiall Commander Pechman himselfe, with divers other Officers slaine.
The day before that the prodigy happened At Giersleb ▪ it reigned blood about Fridberg in Silesia, and two Armies also appeared in the heaven fighting for a long time together. Three Years After happened a bloody encounter about the same place, •e•re the Town of Fridberg. For the Duke of Fridland fo•ding Colonel Pechman with 7000 ▪ Horsemen and Dragoners to pursue the Danish and Weinmarish troops, there began a soar fight betwixt them, where At the last all the Danish forces were ruinated and killed, 10. Companies of them taken Prisoners, the Imperial Commander Pechman himself, with diverse other Officers slain.
and the other broke off in the middle: two of the chiefest Steeples being blown downe, with the destruction of a Cloyster, which cannot be well repaired with many thousand Florens.
and the other broke off in the middle: two of the chiefest Steeples being blown down, with the destruction of a Cloister, which cannot be well repaired with many thousand Florens.
the Hericano (so we may call it, though the true one was never seen in Europe) did not dilate it selfe beyond the City, where it rent up some few Trees, and killed foure men.
the Hercynian (so we may call it, though the true one was never seen in Europe) did not dilate it self beyond the city, where it rend up Some few Trees, and killed foure men.
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when they night and day battered it with an hundred pieces of Ordnance, but were valiantly every Battell repulsed by the Swedish Garrison and the Inhabitants, with the slaughter of 4000. Imperialists in the last assault.
when they night and day battered it with an hundred Pieces of Ordnance, but were valiantly every Battle repulsed by the Swedish Garrison and the Inhabitants, with the slaughter of 4000. Imperialists in the last assault.
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cast above 2000. Granadoes into it, endured 465. sallyes from within the City, at last they surrendred it to the Imperialists upon honorable Conditions.
cast above 2000. Granades into it, endured 465. sallies from within the city, At last they surrendered it to the Imperialists upon honourable Conditions.
In the yeare 1625. the 6. of March, at Mors a Village neere to the City of Frankendall, was found a strange kinde of prodigious Fruit, on a peare Tree, which was brought from a Country man to the Towne Clark with great admiration of the spectators.
In the year 1625. the 6. of March, At Mors a Village near to the city of Frankendall, was found a strange kind of prodigious Fruit, on a pear Tree, which was brought from a Country man to the Town Clark with great admiration of the spectators.
and the delineation thereof was transported to many places, and some the Goverrnour of the Towne himselfe afterwards sent to the Spanish Infantin at Brussel. Whether this prodigy hath portended the miserable devastation and desolation of the whole Palatinat, is needlesse to make mention thereof.
and the delineation thereof was transported to many places, and Some the Goverrnour of the Town himself afterwards sent to the Spanish Infantin At Brussel. Whither this prodigy hath portended the miserable devastation and desolation of the Whole Palatinat, is needless to make mention thereof.
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and doth not onely continue to this present in the same condition, but the flame thereof hath set the neighbour Countries on fire, which are sensible of the like miseries.
and does not only continue to this present in the same condition, but the flame thereof hath Set the neighbour Countries on fire, which Are sensible of the like misery's.
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Therefore great need of repentance have such who doe enjoy the contrary, I meane peace and tranquillity and are disburdened of those afflictions with which other people are incombred: for.
Therefore great need of Repentance have such who do enjoy the contrary, I mean peace and tranquillity and Are disburdened of those afflictions with which other people Are encumbered: for.
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In this before mentioned Village Mors, wherein this prodigy of Fruit was found, were 9. Troopes of Spanish horses under Don Philip de Sylva, who was then Generall of all the Spanish forces in the Palatinat, and in the Bishopricks of Mentz and Triers, whoafter a long fight were utterly rowted & defeated by the Swedish Commander the Rhinegrave, Ar, 1631. The Towne of Franckendall was repossessed by the King of Bohemia their naturall Lord, Anno 1632. the Spaniards therein would never treato with the King of Sweden about it,
In this before mentioned Village Mors, wherein this prodigy of Fruit was found, were 9. Troops of Spanish Horses under DONE Philip de Sylva, who was then General of all the Spanish forces in the Palatinat, and in the Bishoprics of Mainz and Triers, whoafter a long fight were utterly rowted & defeated by the Swedish Commander the Rhinegrave, Are, 1631. The Town of Franckendall was repossessed by the King of Bohemia their natural Lord, Anno 1632. the Spanish therein would never treato with the King of Sweden about it,
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Neere Troppaw in Silesia, in the Moneth of February, Anno. 1625. a great multitude of little Crowes (Corniculae) appeared in the Ayre, which fought as it were in a set Battaile,
Near Troppaw in Silesia, in the Monn of february, Anno 1625. a great multitude of little Crows (Corniculae) appeared in the Air, which fought as it were in a Set Battle,
and in the end 7. Companies of the Weinmarish •allying out of the Campe, slew and rowted the Imperialists, 4000. dead corpes being found of them upon the place, and many Officers slaine;
and in the end 7. Companies of the Weinmarish •allying out of the Camp, slew and rowted the Imperialists, 4000. dead corpses being found of them upon the place, and many Officers slain;
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Another, but more bloody, conflict fell out few Leagues from this place the 3. of May, Anno. 1634. where the Saxonian Army, under the command offield-Marshall Arnheim obtained a memorable Battell,
another, but more bloody, conflict fell out few Leagues from this place the 3. of May, Anno 1634. where the Saxonian Army, under the command offield-Marshall Arnheim obtained a memorable Battle,
the Saxons Canons being three times lost to the Imperialists ▪ and three times with much slaughter recovered againe from them by the Saxons. The Curassiers, and Crabats did shew much valour and resolution for the most part of the Battell, till in the end the victory enclined to the Saxon side.
the Saxons Canonas being three times lost to the Imperialists ▪ and three times with much slaughter recovered again from them by the Saxons. The Cuirassiers, and Crabats did show much valour and resolution for the most part of the Battle, till in the end the victory inclined to the Saxon side.
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Of the Imperialists were slaine upon the place of Battell above 5000. amongst whom were two Generall Majors, 1. Colonell, 1. Colonell Lieutenant, 4. other Officers of account:
Of the Imperialists were slain upon the place of Battle above 5000. among whom were two General Majors, 1. Colonel, 1. Colonel Lieutenant, 4. other Officers of account:
Of the Saxons party slaine about 400. whereof •. Ritmasters, 5. Cornets, and 4. Ancients, and 100. of them hurt: 36. Ensignes, 9. peeces of Ordnance, 27. Comets won ▪ in the field.
Of the Saxons party slain about 400. whereof •. Ritmasters, 5. Cornets, and 4. Ancients, and 100. of them hurt: 36. Ensigns, 9. Pieces of Ordnance, 27. Comets wone ▪ in the field.
great Trees, and a new strongly-builded Bridge before the swinith port, were torne up by the roots, that the next day following nothing of them were seene, but driven to divers places:
great Trees, and a new strongly-builded Bridge before the swinith port, were torn up by the roots, that the next day following nothing of them were seen, but driven to diverse places:
and foundation, the 9. of September, 1627. At Breslaw, Anno 1628. a strange prodigie also was observed by the Inhabitants of the same City, with great wonder and astonishment:
and Foundation, the 9. of September, 1627. At Breslaw, Anno 1628. a strange prodigy also was observed by the Inhabitants of the same city, with great wonder and astonishment:
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After that, before the gates of this said City of Breslaw, some sharpe conflicts fell out about the 26 ▪ of August, Anno 1632. betwixt the Imperialists and the Swedes: who pursued the flying Imperialists unto Breslaw. After some encounters the Imperialists called to the Citizens on the walls, to assist them, by shooting at the Swedish, and Saxons, which they refused:
After that, before the gates of this said city of Breslaw, Some sharp conflicts fell out about the 26 ▪ of August, Anno 1632. betwixt the Imperialists and the Swedes: who pursued the flying Imperialists unto Breslaw. After Some encounters the Imperialists called to the Citizens on the walls, to assist them, by shooting At the Swedish, and Saxons, which they refused:
and being come within halfe an houres march of the Imperiall leaguer, they ranged themselves into Battaglia, advancing with their Canon playing before them,
and being come within half an hours march of the Imperial leaguer, they ranged themselves into Battaglia, advancing with their Canon playing before them,
The Imperialists towards evening retire a little, and send much of their best Baggage, with 4. great peeces of Ordnance (each drawne by. 20. on 24. horses) to be taken into Breslaw, for feare least they in their retreate should be forced to leave them to their enemies. The Gunnes were taken in.
The Imperialists towards evening retire a little, and send much of their best Baggage, with 4. great Pieces of Ordnance (each drawn by. 20. on 24. Horses) to be taken into Breslaw, for Fear lest they in their retreat should be forced to leave them to their enemies. The Guns were taken in.
but at last the Imperialists in great haste retyred themselves from Breslaw, some North east-ward, to Namstaw; others North-west-ward-to Auris, whence was thought they would have gon, out of the Country.
but At last the Imperialists in great haste retired themselves from Breslaw, Some North eastward, to Namstaw; Others North-west-ward-to Auris, whence was Thought they would have gone, out of the Country.
Olaw, where all day, and night, the Saxon Ordnance so thunderd into the Wood, that so soone as ever the Saxons came over the Bridge, the Imperialists tooke the rout at it, leaving 2. peeces of Ordnance behinde them.
O law, where all day, and night, the Saxon Ordnance so thunderd into the Wood, that so soon as ever the Saxons Come over the Bridge, the Imperialists took the rout At it, leaving 2. Pieces of Ordnance behind them.
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It appeared first a circle, and therein the accustomed face of the Sunne, but in the edge of the circle five other Sunns, round about the first appearing Sun, with an interposed Rainbow;
It appeared First a circle, and therein the accustomed face of the Sun, but in the edge of the circle five other Suns, round about the First appearing Sun, with an interposed Rainbow;
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This City of Hamborow lyeth upon the front of Holstein, wheresome leagues off, betwixt Bredenborg, and Itz•ho, in the same yeare the Imperiall Count of Slick fought a Battell against the Marquis of Durlach, then Commander of the Danish Army, where the said Marquis lost the field, his Army rowted,
This city of Hamborow lies upon the front of Holstein, wheresome leagues off, betwixt Bredenborg, and Itz•ho, in the same year the Imperial Count of Slick fought a Battle against the Marquis of Durlach, then Commander of the Danish Army, where the said Marquis lost the field, his Army rowted,
and a great many of them slaine upon the place, 32. pieces of Ordnance, and 42. Ensignes taken by the Imperialists whereupon they suddainly surprised the Fort of Bredenborg, putting to the sword all that they found in Armes.
and a great many of them slain upon the place, 32. Pieces of Ordnance, and 42. Ensigns taken by the Imperialists whereupon they suddenly surprised the Fort of Bredenborg, putting to the sword all that they found in Arms.
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Not long after, this Count of Slick having notice that 24. Danish Compaines, with 200 hors-men were enquartered about Froyborg some miles distant from Hamborow, he with all his forces over ▪ tooke them, cut in pieces 300. of them, 3000. of the Danish hors-men sticking in moorish places were all taken prisoners.
Not long After, this Count of Slick having notice that 24. Danish Compaines, with 200 horsemen were enquartered about Froyborg Some miles distant from Hamborow, he with all his forces over ▪ took them, Cut in Pieces 300. of them, 3000. of the Danish horsemen sticking in moorish places were all taken Prisoners.
At Sunderbory in Pomerland, the Heaven being open, an Army appeared comming from the Northern parts, the Avantguard thereof being Pioners and Muskettiers;
At Sunderbory in Pomerland, the Heaven being open, an Army appeared coming from the Northern parts, the Vanguard thereof being Pioneers and Musketeers;
A prediction of a great Astronomer of the English Nation, and his judgment upon that great conjunction of Saturne and Iupiter, July, 18. Anno 1623. is this;
A prediction of a great Astronomer of the English nation, and his judgement upon that great conjunction of Saturn and Iupiter, July, 18. Anno 1623. is this;
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That it would produce Warres, Famines, Plagues, &c. Places subject to this he nameth, Italy, France, Bohemia, Silesia, and Germany. Of Provinces he nameth Prusia, Brandenburg, Stiria, Hassia, and Saxony: yea, he descends to Cities;
That it would produce Wars, Famines, Plagues, etc. Places Subject to this he names, Italy, France, Bohemia, Silesia, and Germany. Of Provinces he names Prussia, Brandenburg, Stiria, Hassia, and Saxony: yea, he descends to Cities;
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naming Rome, Prague, Magdenburg, Coblenz betwixt Mentz and Cullen, Vlin, Brunswick, Augsburg, &c. He sayes it is likely to goe hard with the Romane Empire, Clergy. Jesuites:
naming Room, Prague, Magdeburg, Coblenz betwixt Mainz and Cullen, Vlin, Brunswick, Augsburg, etc. He Says it is likely to go hard with the Roman Empire, Clergy. Jesuits:
true it is, and cannot be denyed, that in the yeare 1630. following, Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden, having conquered many Townes from the King of Poland, both in Prussia, and Livonia, came with an Army of some 12000. men out of the Northern corner of the world,
true it is, and cannot be denied, that in the year 1630. following, Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden, having conquered many Towns from the King of Poland, both in Prussia, and Livonia, Come with an Army of Some 12000. men out of the Northern corner of the world,
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For what beleefe (not easily to be abused) could perswade it selfe, that two third parts of Germany could (and by him that entred with 12. or 11000. men) in two yeares,
For what belief (not Easily to be abused) could persuade it self, that two third parts of Germany could (and by him that entered with 12. or 11000. men) in two Years,
and 4. months space, be wrested from so puissant an Emperour? A might Empire and a potent, formidable for its greatnesse, confident upon the power of its colleagues, and upholders:
and 4. months Molle, be wrested from so puissant an Emperor? A might Empire and a potent, formidable for its greatness, confident upon the power of its colleagues, and upholders:
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and that knew no bounds but the alpes, and the Ocean. And yet this Empire, with its Armies or Garisons, that did hold so many Princes at a bay, was it selfe constrained to take the yoake, which Swedens Gantlet put upon it.
and that knew no bounds but the alps, and the Ocean. And yet this Empire, with its Armies or Garrisons, that did hold so many Princes At a bay, was it self constrained to take the yoke, which Swedens Gauntlet put upon it.
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and filled up the time of that malicious and false prediction, which the Iesuits, had cast abroad of him? They comforted their creduious Novices with his being Antichrist; and that he should raigne 3. yeares and a halfe, and no longer.
and filled up the time of that malicious and false prediction, which the Iesuits, had cast abroad of him? They comforted their creduious novices with his being Antichrist; and that he should Reign 3. Years and a half, and no longer.
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At Bishein a Village neere the City of Strasburg, a poore woman brought forth a strange monster to the world the 11. of March, Anno 1628. which was two femalls, whose bodies were joyned together, the externe members,
At Bishein a Village near the city of Strasbourg, a poor woman brought forth a strange monster to the world the 11. of March, Anno 1628. which was two females, whose bodies were joined together, the extern members,
Certain it is that these continued warres, these grievous Impositions, these violences, injuries and rauages in those parts would scarcely be beleeved:
Certain it is that these continued wars, these grievous Impositions, these violences, injuries and ravages in those parts would scarcely be believed:
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how the people and inhabitants of that Country have been tortured for their money, had their cattell driven away, their houses firedand and all commers driven out of the same Country.
how the people and inhabitants of that Country have been tortured for their money, had their cattle driven away, their houses firedand and all comers driven out of the same Country.
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A thunder Bolt about mid-day, May, the 29. Anno 1628. fell upon one of the Churches of the same Towne, broke downe the doore, slew a poore woman in the porch as she was praying, wounded in its course many poore women and children.
A thunder Bolt about midday, May, the 29. Anno 1628. fell upon one of the Churches of the same Town, broke down the door, slew a poor woman in the porch as she was praying, wounded in its course many poor women and children.
After this the same thunderbolt, rowted towards the Church in the Suburbs, struck the Minister as he was reading, doing him no more harme but that it singed the haire of his head,
After this the same thunderbolt, rowted towards the Church in the Suburbs, struck the Minister as he was reading, doing him no more harm but that it singed the hair of his head,
A strange thunder fell upon the Church at Sagan, another Towne in Silesia, the 13. October, in the same yeare, whence it burst forth by a window, attended with such winds, raine, haile, stormes,
A strange thunder fell upon the Church At Sagan, Another Town in Silesia, the 13. October, in the same year, whence it burst forth by a window, attended with such winds, rain, hail, storms,
Besides this Thunder and tempest, afterwards appeared just over the Church fiery beames like a sword and a rod, the Bells in the steeple began to sound and ring without helpe of man,
Beside this Thunder and tempest, afterwards appeared just over the Church fiery beams like a sword and a rod, the Bells' in the steeple began to found and ring without help of man,
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the rest of the horse-men running towards Sweinitz, and Breslaw. At Griffenbery another Town betwixt Sagan, and Brig in Silesia, the Swedish Generall ▪ Bannier was entered in a set Battell with 15000. Imperialists under the conduct of their Generall Coloredo the 29. of Iune, Anno 1634. and: got a noble victory;
the rest of the horsemen running towards Sweinitz, and Breslaw. At Griffenbery Another Town betwixt Sagan, and Brig in Silesia, the Swedish General ▪ Bannier was entered in a Set Battle with 15000. Imperialists under the conduct of their General Coloredo the 29. of Iune, Anno 1634. and: god a noble victory;
After the Battell at Lignith the Saxon Army marched towards the same Towne, wherein the Imperiall Governour being advertised of the Saxons comming, burnt the whole Towne to the ground,
After the Battle At Lignith the Saxon Army marched towards the same Town, wherein the Imperial Governor being advertised of the Saxons coming, burned the Whole Town to the ground,
from thence the Saxons did goe to Orls, a lesser Towne then this in Silesia, wherein the Imperiall Governour Don Iohn de Languiall yeelded to the mercy of the Saxon, and was taken prisoner, with his 300. Souldiers.
from thence the Saxons did go to Orls, a lesser Town then this in Silesia, wherein the Imperial Governor DONE John the Languiall yielded to the mercy of the Saxon, and was taken prisoner, with his 300. Soldiers.
A very miraculous thing happened in a Souldier at Geismar in Hassia, Anno 1630. Two Souldiers lying for a safeguard in the same Towne, the one at night makes his complaint to his fellow Souldier, who lay with him in one bed,
A very miraculous thing happened in a Soldier At Geismar in Hassia, Anno 1630. Two Soldiers lying for a safeguard in the same Town, the one At night makes his complaint to his fellow Soldier, who lay with him in one Bed,
this, with the relation of other circumstances, they presented in the morning to the Captaine and Commander of those two Souldiers, who enquired of him,
this, with the Relation of other Circumstances, they presented in the morning to the Captain and Commander of those two Soldiers, who inquired of him,
It cannot be concealed, how many and severall Armies and Forces since have invaded this goodly Country of Hassen, and especially about the time when this prodigie happened on the Souldier.
It cannot be concealed, how many and several Armies and Forces since have invaded this goodly Country of Hassen, and especially about the time when this prodigy happened on the Soldier.
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and wh•ch was worse then all this, if the Prince with his poore subjects did at any time complaine or sue for justice or redresse, they were but scorned and rejected for their labours, contrary to all Lawes and rights of nature;
and wh•ch was Worse then all this, if the Prince with his poor subject's did At any time complain or sue for Justice or redress, they were but scorned and rejected for their labours, contrary to all Laws and rights of nature;
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yea, they have endured the most barbarous usage that might be, in the said Country of Hassia; namely in quarterings, taxations, burnings, robberies, sacking of their Townes, and Villages:
yea, they have endured the most barbarous usage that might be, in the said Country of Hassia; namely in quarterings, taxations, burnings, robberies, sacking of their Towns, and Villages:
During all which proceedings of the enemy, and most lamentable sufferings of the Inhabitants, the worst hath been of all, that notwithstanding those infinite complaints, prayers, cryes,
During all which proceedings of the enemy, and most lamentable sufferings of the Inhabitants, the worst hath been of all, that notwithstanding those infinite complaints, Prayers, cries,
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The Norinberg Carrier, with some company in his journey towards Hamborow passing by the Towne of Coburg at night in the moneth of May, Anno 1630. observed with great admiration a prodigious fire going into the Towne and out of the Towne,
The Norinberg Carrier, with Some company in his journey towards Hamborow passing by the Town of Coburg At night in the Monn of May, Anno 1630. observed with great admiration a prodigious fire going into the Town and out of the Town,
as if some discharging of great Orduance were heard, for certaine houres after this. Before the Towne of Coburg Generall Wallenstein presenting his Canons in the yeare, 16•2.
as if Some discharging of great Orduance were herd, for certain hours After this. Before the Town of Coburg General Wallenstein presenting his Canonas in the year, 16•2.
following, the Towne being there ▪ upon entred, the Dukes Pallace within the Towne fell also to the Souldiers ransacking with the rich houshold-stuffe,
following, the Town being there ▪ upon entered, the Dukes Palace within the Town fell also to the Soldiers ransacking with the rich Household stuff,
Wallenstein having shot a breach in the lower parts of the Castle wall, he prepared all things to give a generall assault upon it. Five hundred Souldiers thereupon being commanded into the dry Graft or Moate of the Castle;
Wallenstein having shot a breach in the lower parts of the Castle wall, he prepared all things to give a general assault upon it. Five hundred Soldiers thereupon being commanded into the dry Grafted or Moat of the Castle;
Other from the Towne side with continued Volleys of small, and great shot, entertained the besieged Dubatel having with good diligence also brought downe some new peeces of Ordnance, he so seowers the Imperialists, that a many of the assaylants already halfe way mounted, came fluttering downe headlong into the Moate.
Other from the Town side with continued Volleys of small, and great shot, entertained the besieged Dubatel having with good diligence also brought down Some new Pieces of Ordnance, he so seowers the Imperialists, that a many of the assailants already half Way mounted, Come fluttering down headlong into the Moat.
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after that one repulse had been given him he retreated, Anno 1634. At Hall, in lower Saxony, in the beginning of May, Anno 1631. the Water was turned to blood, which miracle was beheld with horrour of many of the Inhabitants.
After that one repulse had been given him he retreated, Anno 1634. At Hall, in lower Saxony, in the beginning of May, Anno 1631. the Water was turned to blood, which miracle was beheld with horror of many of the Inhabitants.
First as it was taken by Tilly, so was it retaken by their naturall Lord the Administrator of Hall, and Magdenburg from Tilly. But presently repossessed by Tillies Forces.
First as it was taken by Tilly, so was it retaken by their natural Lord the Administrator of Hall, and Magdeburg from Tilly. But presently repossessed by Tillies Forces.
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and had his wounds dressed by the Town-barber of Hall. This City of Hall is but 7. Dutch miles distant from the place of Battell, wherein the Imperiall Army was quite defeated and beaten out of the Field, being miserably slaine and trodden downe in the chase.
and had his wounds dressed by the Town-barber of Hall. This city of Hall is but 7. Dutch miles distant from the place of Battle, wherein the Imperial Army was quite defeated and beaten out of the Field, being miserably slain and trodden down in the chase.
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And had the King of Sweden had but 3. houres more of day-light, scarcely had, 1000. Enemies come off alive. One of the high - Dutch relations doth affirme, that there were, 15000. of the Imperialists slaine upon the place of Battell, or in the chase;
And had the King of Sweden had but 3. hours more of daylight, scarcely had, 1000. Enemies come off alive. One of the high - Dutch relations does affirm, that there were, 15000. of the Imperialists slain upon the place of Battle, or in the chase;
Tillys manly heart (tis said) could not refraine his teares, when he perceived his brave old Souldiers, and Army, which was called invincible, consisting of 44000. brave men, thus going to wracke.
Tillys manly heart (this said) could not refrain his tears, when he perceived his brave old Soldiers, and Army, which was called invincible, consisting of 44000. brave men, thus going to wrack.
The chase and slaughter being done, which continued all the next day, the 10. of September, the King besieged Hall, which the next day was yeelded unto him.
The chase and slaughter being done, which continued all the next day, the 10. of September, the King besieged Hall, which the next day was yielded unto him.
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The Castle he tooke in September, 12. where he tooke an Imperfall Sergeant Major, and a Captaine prisoners, redeeming a Colonell with some others that had been taken prisoners at Magdenburg; The King sending for the Duke of Saxony, and other the great commanders of his Army, to come to Hall, unto him.
The Castle he took in September, 12. where he took an Imperfall sergeant Major, and a Captain Prisoners, redeeming a Colonel with Some Others that had been taken Prisoners At Magdeburg; The King sending for the Duke of Saxony, and other the great commanders of his Army, to come to Hall, unto him.
However the leader of Pappenheins Salliers was there shot dead, and fell, his men forced from the the Castle to retyre, being after some skirmishing beaten into the Towne againe.
However the leader of Pappenheins Salliers was there shot dead, and fell, his men forced from thee the Castle to retire, being After Some skirmishing beaten into the Town again.
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At which instant a messenger of Wallenstns overtooke him, to returne backe with all his forces to wards Lutzen, in which bloody Battell he was also strucken with a bullet of a ••lconet.
At which instant a Messenger of Wallenstns overtook him, to return back with all his forces to wards Lutzen, in which bloody Battle he was also strucken with a bullet of a ••lconet.
At Madenburke a Captaines wife dieing in Childbed desired to be ripte vp shee had a Child as bige as a child of 3 yeares old on his hind a head peace and a brest plate Gret bootes and a bag at his side At Frawenstein •6 miles from Dresden a woman hauemg• bought bread and goeing to cut it thereout I shewed bloode 〈 ◊ 〉
At Madenburke a Captains wife dying in Childbed desired to be ripped up she had a Child as bige as a child of 3 Years old on his hind a head peace and a breast plate Great boots and a bag At his side At Frawenstein •6 miles from Dresden a woman hauemg• bought bred and going to Cut it thereout I showed blood 〈 ◊ 〉
So that all were killed. 2. dayes after Tilly came into the Towne, and finding some hundreds of women and children in the Church, he gives them their lives,
So that all were killed. 2. days After Tilly Come into the Town, and finding Some hundreds of women and children in the Church, he gives them their lives,
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After the Battell was ended, a Man in a long coate appeared two severall times, bearing a bow, shooting and prostrating the leader or commander of the Southern Army.
After the Battle was ended, a Man in a long coat appeared two several times, bearing a bow, shooting and prostrating the leader or commander of the Southern Army.
Betwixt this Towne Aschertlben, and Tangermund, in the moneth following, July the 8. happened a sharpe conflict betwixt the Swedes and Imperialists, Pappenheim then Commander of 4. Regiments of Crabats, and others,
Betwixt this Town Aschertlben, and Tangermund, in the Monn following, July the 8. happened a sharp conflict betwixt the Swedes and Imperialists, Pappenheim then Commander of 4. Regiments of Crabats, and Others,
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of whose approach the King having intelligence with all the horse he could make, and some 2000. Muskettiers came time enough to make one in the Battell.
of whose approach the King having intelligence with all the horse he could make, and Some 2000. Musketeers Come time enough to make one in the Battle.
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Himselfe escaped first into Asherleben ▪ from whence hee hasted towards Magdenburg, there to expect his master the Generall Tilly. It was said that some 20. Companies of the Imperialists were here defeated, and some 14. Ensignes taken.
Himself escaped First into Aschersleben ▪ from whence he hasted towards Magdeburg, there to expect his master the General Tilly. It was said that Some 20. Companies of the Imperialists were Here defeated, and Some 14. Ensigns taken.
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Tilly being come backe unto Wolmerstad, few leagues from As•herleben, upon the 16. or 17. of Iuly, he first of all dispatches away 4. Regiments of Horse for his vant Curriers, to stay the King whilest himselfe with his whole Army might come up to him and to tempt the King to a pitcht Battell in the Field.
Tilly being come back unto Wolmerstad, few leagues from As•herleben, upon the 16. or 17. of Iuly, he First of all Dispatches away 4. Regiments of Horse for his vant Curriers, to stay the King whilst himself with his Whole Army might come up to him and to tempt the King to a pitched Battle in the Field.
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These gallant troopes, most of them old Souldiers, were Pappenheims men, and very forward therefore now to revenge their followes, marching towards the Kings leaguer,
These gallant troops, most of them old Soldiers, were Pappenheims men, and very forward Therefore now to revenge their follows, marching towards the Kings leaguer,
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Upon the fatall seaventh of September, this 1631. yeare in the bloody Battell of Leipsig, Generall Tilly himselfe was twice or thrice wounded with Pistall-shot,
Upon the fatal Seventh of September, this 1631. year in the bloody Battle of Leipzig, General Tilly himself was twice or thrice wounded with Pistall-shot,
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Generall Tilly, Anno 1632. received also another, but more mortall shot of a Musket in the thigh, a little above the knee, in the conflict at Lech betwixt him and the King, whereof he afterwards April, the 20. dyed within the Towne of Ingolstad, after the taking of 4. splinters out of his thigh ▪
General Tilly, Anno 1632. received also Another, but more Mortal shot of a Musket in the thigh, a little above the knee, in the conflict At Lech betwixt him and the King, whereof he afterwards April, the 20. died within the Town of Ingolstad, After the taking of 4. splinters out of his thigh ▪
Few yeares before the long, cruell and bloody Battell was fought at Lutzen, the water in the Towne ditch of Lutzen, was turned to blood, which prodigy was fullfilled upon the 6. of November ▪ Anno 1632. wherein the bloody encounter in continuall exercise lasted from 9. in the morning untill night;
Few Years before the long, cruel and bloody Battle was fought At Lutzen, the water in the Town ditch of Lutzen, was turned to blood, which prodigy was Fulfilled upon the 6. of November ▪ Anno 1632. wherein the bloody encounter in continual exercise lasted from 9. in the morning until night;
The King of Swedens Majesty himselfe, (as was sayd) out of the greatnesse and heat• of his courage, having made a charge upon the Imper•all curassiers, was there over-laid with a number of men,
The King of Swedens Majesty himself, (as was said) out of the greatness and heat• of his courage, having made a charge upon the Imper•all Cuirassiers, was there overlaid with a number of men,
About the death of this glorious King of Sweden, some singular, and miraculous Prodigies happening also, had affrighted the people in Swedland: amongst others, in the selfe same houres and times,
About the death of this glorious King of Sweden, Some singular, and miraculous Prodigies happening also, had affrighted the people in Sweden: among Others, in the self same hours and times,
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when this Battell of Lutzen was fought appeared just over the Castle, and Royall Seate of Stockholm a Virgin or Damsel at night, holding in one hand a burning Candle, in the other a white Handkercher, which she cast about.
when this Battle of Lutzen was fought appeared just over the Castle, and Royal Seat of Stockholm a Virgae or Damsel At night, holding in one hand a burning Candle, in the other a white Handkerchief, which she cast about.
At Bushein a village betwixt the Townes of Frawenstein, and Fribery, in the dominion of the Sheter of Saxonie happened a strange Prodigic in the beginning of April, Anno 1623. where first in the Ayrc was seene a signe of a two-fold Rain-bow, the one white as Snow, the other exceeding blacke:
At Bushein a village betwixt the Towns of Frawenstein, and Fribery, in the dominion of the Shelter of Saxony happened a strange Prodigic in the beginning of April, Anno 1623. where First in the Ayrc was seen a Signen of a twofold Rainbow, the one white as Snow, the other exceeding black:
This Frawenstein, being a pretty Towne upon a Hill some 16. English miles to the South of Dresden, was taken by the Imperialists by a bloody assault, the 3. Of October following, in the same yeare 1632. For finding some opposition, the Imperialists doe carry the Towne by Scaladoe, and put all both Souldiers and Inhabitants most miserably to the Sword for it.
This Frawenstein, being a pretty Town upon a Hill Some 16. English miles to the South of Dresden, was taken by the Imperialists by a bloody assault, the 3. Of October following, in the same year 1632. For finding Some opposition, the Imperialists do carry the Town by Scaladoe, and put all both Soldiers and Inhabitants most miserably to the Sword for it.
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October the 4. they assault Friberg, a handsome Towne upon the River Mulda, some 10. English miles to the West of Frawenstein. The Towne also was hard laid at by the Imperialists, being no way able to hold out a generall assault, which was the next day threatned them,
October the 4. they assault Friberg, a handsome Town upon the River Mulda, Some 10. English miles to the West of Frawenstein. The Town also was hard laid At by the Imperialists, being no Way able to hold out a general assault, which was the next day threatened them,
Neere this Friberg, Holcks men, who was then chiefe Commander of those Imperiall Forces, taking, (I know not what) high displeasure at a certaine Minister of the Country (a man of rare learning) first of all hewed him miserably in peeces with their swords,
Near this Friberg, Holcks men, who was then chief Commander of those Imperial Forces, taking, (I know not what) high displeasure At a certain Minister of the Country (a man of rare learning) First of all hewed him miserably in Pieces with their swords,
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And lest this should seeme incredible, the Authour of Le soldat Su•dois avowes, that the Crabats shewed themselves ingenious to invent new torments for the poore Inhabitants:
And lest this should seem incredible, the Author of Le soldat Su•dois avows, that the Crabats showed themselves ingenious to invent new torments for the poor Inhabitants:
At Kempten in Swabeland, a strange Prodigie, and abortive was borne of a Citizens wife in the moneth of August, Anno 1632. his head was altogether fat, and without eares;
At Kempten in Swabeland, a strange Prodigy, and abortive was born of a Citizens wife in the Monn of August, Anno 1632. his head was altogether fat, and without ears;
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This goodly Towne was held by the Imperiall Commander Bray, and being strongly besieged, and many times furiously assaulted by the Swedes, at the end of six dayes it was surrendred upon composition in the moneth of May, in the yeare 1633. The Commander went to Reitaw, where he was beheaded,
This goodly Town was held by the Imperial Commander Bray, and being strongly besieged, and many times furiously assaulted by the Swedes, At the end of six days it was surrendered upon composition in the Monn of May, in the year 1633. The Commander went to Reitaw, where he was beheaded,
and whereas the Imperiall Colonell with his Carrison had retyred themselves into the Castle, both place and men were enforced the next day to yeeld upon hard conditions.
and whereas the Imperial Colonel with his Garrison had retired themselves into the Castle, both place and men were Enforced the next day to yield upon hard conditions.
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Many bloody •••irmi•es are fallen out about this Towne, where the Imperialists were often times beaten to the very gates of Kempten. What misery the yeares following this Towne felt,
Many bloody •••irmi•es Are fallen out about this Town, where the Imperialists were often times beaten to the very gates of Kempten. What misery the Years following this Town felt,
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so that the spruce Citizens, which formerly held the Country people as Boores and Clownes unfit for their society, might well discerne that their labours were not to be despised, their dead wares standing in no parallell of Use with the Fruit of the Field, gotten by the industry of the rough handed Plow-man, and the blessing of God.
so that the spruce Citizens, which formerly held the Country people as Boors and Clowns unfit for their society, might well discern that their labours were not to be despised, their dead wares standing in no parallel of Use with the Fruit of the Field, got by the industry of the rough handed Plowman, and the blessing of God.
In the moneth of February. Anno 1633. at Dobenshutz, a Village in the territory of Althenburg in a fish-pond sprang forth blood which caused an exceeding ill stinke,
In the Monn of february. Anno 1633. At Dobenshutz, a Village in the territory of Althenburg in a fishpond sprang forth blood which caused an exceeding ill stink,
This Country indeed hath been this yeare and the others following lamentably ruined and plunged: the Souldiers licentiousnesse, exercising their wonted cruelty and beastly ravishing, hath beene unheard of.
This Country indeed hath been this year and the Others following lamentably ruined and plunged: the Soldiers licentiousness, exercising their wonted cruelty and beastly ravishing, hath been unheard of.
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Gustavus Horn, Swedish field-Marshall, with the Rhinegrave, and a Landgrave of Hessen, being come to Bibrach the 6. of March, Anno 1633. a portentuous Prodigie appeared about 8. clocke in the evening right over the Towne;
Gustavus Horn, Swedish field-Marshall, with the Rhinegrave, and a Landgrave of Hessen, being come to Bibrach the 6. of March, Anno 1633. a portentous Prodigy appeared about 8. clock in the evening right over the Town;
Hornes people were supposed to have killed 600. Crabats in a few dayes, neere and about this Towne of Bibrach: and so many of Duke de Ferias men, who had a new Army of Spanish and Italians brought to aide the Imperialists, dyed by the way, by frost, sword and famine, that betwixt Vlm, and Bibrach were found 1000. dead carcasses.
Horns people were supposed to have killed 600. Crabats in a few days, near and about this Town of Bibrach: and so many of Duke de Ferias men, who had a new Army of Spanish and Italians brought to aid the Imperialists, died by the Way, by frost, sword and famine, that betwixt Vim, and Bibrach were found 1000. dead carcases.
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Spanish, Jtalians, Germans, and Burgundians. This Towne of Bibrach, not long after Gustavus Horns departing, was retaken by the Imperialists by assault:
Spanish, Jtalians, Germanes, and Burgundians. This Town of Bibrach, not long After Gustavus Horns departing, was retaken by the Imperialists by assault:
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Some moneths after foure Regiments of the Imperialists, betwixt this Towne and Isne, were surprised and ruinated by the Swedes, which invaded their quarters, tooke a Colonell with many Officers prisoners, putting a great many to the sword: 600. other Imperialists having been abroad, were also overtaken and killed the most of them.
some months After foure Regiments of the Imperialists, betwixt this Town and Isne, were surprised and ruinated by the Swedes, which invaded their quarters, took a Colonel with many Officers Prisoners, putting a great many to the sword: 600. other Imperialists having been abroad, were also overtaken and killed the most of them.
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In the moneth of March, Anno. 1634. Gustavus Horn besieged the City of Bibrach againe, in the which lay 1300. men, offering upon his first approaches a faire agreement, which the Imperiall Governour of the Towne refused:
In the Monn of March, Anno 1634. Gustavus Horn besieged the city of Bibrach again, in the which lay 1300. men, offering upon his First Approaches a fair agreement, which the Imperial Governor of the Town refused:
After all this, when as all things were ready for the assault, and the Swedish troopes advanced towards the breach, the Evangelicall Ministers together with divers women came foort• of the Towne making a most pitifull cry and entreaty to the Swedish Generall, signifying it would cost all their lives,
After all this, when as all things were ready for the assault, and the Swedish troops advanced towards the breach, the Evangelical Ministers together with diverse women Come foort• of the Town making a most pitiful cry and entreaty to the Swedish General, signifying it would cost all their lives,
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Out of commiseration therefore to those poore people was offered another agreement unto the Governour, and granted them liberty to march out with their swords onely: which was accepted.
Out of commiseration Therefore to those poor people was offered Another agreement unto the Governor, and granted them liberty to march out with their swords only: which was accepted.
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but retained the sanguine hew till it went downe, and the Moon at her rising, retained the same bloody aspect till she was not to be seen in that Horison.
but retained the sanguine hew till it went down, and the Moon At her rising, retained the same bloody aspect till she was not to be seen in that Horison.
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How many bloody conflicts and encounters the same yeare and the next following happened betwixt these two Countries, no man can fully apprehend or beleeve,
How many bloody conflicts and encounters the same year and the next following happened betwixt these two Countries, no man can Fully apprehend or believe,
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And to avoide all other bloody passages, whichhave raged most cruelly in those parts, yet still in remembrance is the last bloody and sore Battell, which was fought in the moneth of October, Anno 1636. at Witstock, in which were slaine 7000. of common Souldiers upon the place, on the Saxon and Imperiall side,
And to avoid all other bloody passages, whichhave raged most cruelly in those parts, yet still in remembrance is the last bloody and soar Battle, which was fought in the Monn of October, Anno 1636. At Witstock, in which were slain 7000. of Common Soldiers upon the place, on the Saxon and Imperial side,
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and many others more, which fell by the sword of the Swedes in the prosecution. 6. whole Regiments being totally ruinated, besides those great Commanders who lost their lives also,
and many Others more, which fell by the sword of the Swedes in the prosecution. 6. Whole Regiments being totally ruinated, beside those great Commanders who lost their lives also,
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namely the two Generall Majors, Wilsdorp, and Goliz, 5. Colonels, besides Rittmasters, Captaines, and divers Officers both of Horse and Foot 1500. prisoners taken, amongst which were 170. Officers, 143. Cornets and Ensignes, 14. peeces of Ordnance,
namely the two General Majors, Wilsdorp, and Goliz, 5. Colonels, beside Rittmasters, Captains, and diverse Officers both of Horse and Foot 1500. Prisoners taken, among which were 170. Officers, 143. Cornets and Ensigns, 14. Pieces of Ordnance,
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At M•lnick where the Randevouz of the Saxon Army was, in time of prayer, Iuly the 24. Anno 1634. was a strange apparition in the Ayre, which is thus delivered by Letters bearing date the same day — That about evening,
At M•lnick where the Rendezvous of the Saxon Army was, in time of prayer, Iuly the 24. Anno 1634. was a strange apparition in the Air, which is thus Delivered by Letters bearing date the same day — That about evening,
when he had finished his course, and the Lieutenant Generall Arnheim his Chaplaine did his Office, there appeared another in a forme of a Scepter fiery-red, just over the house where he made his sermon, assoone as prayers were done,
when he had finished his course, and the Lieutenant General Arnheim his Chaplain did his Office, there appeared Another in a Form of a Sceptre fiery-red, just over the house where he made his sermon, As soon as Prayers were done,
The Crabats, like Vermin in a Warren, worse then Bandetties, have ransacked, plundered, and pillaged what places soever they came unto, in these Countries, this yeare, and the other following:
The Crabats, like Vermin in a Warren, Worse then Bandetties, have ransacked, plundered, and pillaged what places soever they Come unto, in these Countries, this year, and the other following:
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they spared neither Noblemens Houses, Churches, nor Cloysters, but robbed, and dismembred the Country people, ravished the women, defloured the maids, burnt the Villages,
they spared neither Noblemen's Houses, Churches, nor Cloisters, but robbed, and dismembered the Country people, ravished the women, deflowered the maids, burned the Villages,
and neere Straubinge, upon the Danubie multitudes of Dogges had their randevouze, which fought so eagerly, that the whole vicinage was not onely affrighted by the Prodigy,
and near Straubinge, upon the Danubie Multitudes of Dogs had their randevouze, which fought so eagerly, that the Whole vicinage was not only affrighted by the Prodigy,
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when the Governour of Ratisbone had sent out against them 4. companies of his Garrison, with Muskets and other Military instruments to assault and slaye them, they left their hostility, a strange Enemy comming upon them, set upon the Souldiers,
when the Governor of Ratisbon had sent out against them 4. companies of his Garrison, with Muskets and other Military Instruments to assault and slay them, they left their hostility, a strange Enemy coming upon them, Set upon the Soldiers,
Multitudes of Strange dogges fought so Eagerly and slew each other that the Gouerner of Ratisbone sent 4 Companies of Muskets against them and 9. of the men were slaine by the dogges The Conduit at Isenach rane blood for 2 houres together 1637
Multitudes of Strange Dogs fought so Eagerly and slew each other that the Governor of Ratisbon sent 4 Companies of Muskets against them and 9. of the men were slain by the Dogs The Conduit At Isenach rane blood for 2 hours together 1637
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Strange Prodigies terrifying the hearts of the people, while the Princes and peeres were in their jollitie in the Dyet at Ratisbone: Mars, and Saturne reigned abroad,
Strange Prodigies terrifying the hearts of the people, while the Princes and Peers were in their jollity in the Diet At Ratisbon: Mars, and Saturn reigned abroad,
What might happen by the fault of a carelesse or unskilfull Mason, not well bedding or cementing the stones, at the building of a new Steeple at Vienna, was by the construction of the vulgar sort counted ominous.
What might happen by the fault of a careless or unskilful Mason, not well bedding or cementing the stones, At the building of a new Steeple At Vienna, was by the construction of the Vulgar sort counted ominous.
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The spire of Shotten lately built fell downe suddenly the 19. of December, Anno 1636. about the time of the Coronation of the new King of Romanes at Ratisbone, and demolished the new builded Church:
The spire of Shotten lately built fell down suddenly the 19. of December, Anno 1636. about the time of the Coronation of the new King of Romans At Ratisbon, and demolished the new built Church:
and that was made portentous, the rather, being accompained with another of the same time at Rome; where a great blazing Starre, called by the Naturalists Cometa Crinitus, appeared for a space,
and that was made portentous, the rather, being accompanied with Another of the same time At Room; where a great blazing Star, called by the Naturalists Cometa Crinitus, appeared for a Molle,
nor can we conclude any particular consequences to have been portended by the accidentary fall of the aforesaid new Steeple at Vienna; yet doubtlesse the comet,
nor can we conclude any particular consequences to have been portended by the accidentary fallen of the aforesaid new Steeple At Vienna; yet doubtless the Cometam,
Within the space of a moneth the Emperour Ferdinand the second, who had long been sickly at Ratisbone, and then removed to Vienna, exhaled his last spirit, February the 5. Anno 1637. betwixt 8. and 9. of the clock in the morning, to the great griefe of the Court and City, which had prepared triumphs and tournaments,
Within the Molle of a Monn the Emperor Ferdinand the second, who had long been sickly At Ratisbon, and then removed to Vienna, exhaled his last Spirit, february the 5. Anno 1637. betwixt 8. and 9. of the clock in the morning, to the great grief of the Court and city, which had prepared Triumphos and tournaments,
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Some prodigies happening in sundry places of the Roman Empire before the meeting of the Princes in the electorall diet at Ratisbone, did dis-hearten the common people,
some prodigies happening in sundry places of the Roman Empire before the meeting of the Princes in the electoral diet At Ratisbon, did dishearten the Common people,
and this was accompa•ned with two others at Lintz, the first whereof, was the suddaine fall of an Arch of the Bridge made over the Danuby, which the Emporour had no sooner passed over,
and this was accompa•ned with two Others At Lintz, the First whereof, was the sudden fallen of an Arch of the Bridge made over the Danuby, which the Emperor had no sooner passed over,
Three carved Eagles, placed upon the house of a Burgesse of Lintz, being broken downe, by the fury of the Tempest, were mounted by the same violent blast into the Ayre, shattered there sundry wayes,
Three carved Eagles, placed upon the house of a Burgess of Lintz, being broken down, by the fury of the Tempest, were mounted by the same violent blast into the Air, shattered there sundry ways,
A bloudy time was in the Electorate of Saxony, and a generall feare was conceived by the adjoyning Princes, that the fury of warre would not be confined there:
A bloody time was in the Electorate of Saxony, and a general Fear was conceived by the adjoining Princes, that the fury of war would not be confined there:
A bloody time ensued it betwixt the Imperiall Generalls and Banniers •orces: where few dayes passed Without shedding of blood in those parts about the same time.
A bloody time ensued it betwixt the Imperial Generals and Banniers •orces: where few days passed Without shedding of blood in those parts about the same time.
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And the miserable condition of that Dukedome of Saxony, and the detriments and most totall ruine thereof, can not bee delivered without an accent of griefe:
And the miserable condition of that Dukedom of Saxony, and the detriments and most total ruin thereof, can not be Delivered without an accent of grief:
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which desolation was made, not onely by the Swedes the enemies, but also by the seeming friends the Caesarians, who spared not to burne those places to the ground, where they finde not as much provision,
which desolation was made, not only by the Swedes the enemies, but also by the seeming Friends the Caesarians, who spared not to burn those places to the ground, where they find not as much provision,
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the Sword is oft a just decider of controversies, and though it bee accompted one of the great Plagues sent by GOD, it is not attended with any injustice in the execution) black murthers and horrid treasons hatched in darknesse, what ever the pretence thereof may be, are not onely unexcusable,
the Sword is oft a just decider of controversies, and though it be accounted one of the great Plagues sent by GOD, it is not attended with any injustice in the execution) black murders and horrid treasons hatched in darkness, what ever the pretence thereof may be, Are not only unexcusable,
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the Merchants, whose free traffique was stops by these Militarie broyles, began to feele poverty, comming upon them, more then the armed men against their enemies,
the Merchant's, whose free traffic was stops by these Military broils, began to feel poverty, coming upon them, more then the armed men against their enemies,
and longed for an open trade, and severall persons, according to our humane condition, qui facilè credsmus, quod volumus, upon each slight occasion, gave out, that a truce for time of yeares,
and longed for an open trade, and several Persons, according to our humane condition, qui facilè credsmus, quod volumus, upon each slight occasion, gave out, that a truce for time of Years,
onely Dresden of all the umbilicall Cities of Saxony, did hold still out, yet not without feare of being made the spoyle of strangers, the Imperiall Armies being so farre from their succours, that their march,
only Dresden of all the umbilical Cities of Saxony, did hold still out, yet not without Fear of being made the spoil of Strangers, the Imperial Armies being so Far from their succours, that their march,
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The Swede was by this •ucce••e growne terrible to the Commons of the Empire ▪ some accounted him as an authorized executioner of divine justice, upon the Saxon, whose jugling dealing had brought this misery and desolation upon his Dukedome.
The Swede was by this •ucce••e grown terrible to the Commons of the Empire ▪ Some accounted him as an authorized executioner of divine Justice, upon the Saxon, whose juggling dealing had brought this misery and desolation upon his Dukedom.
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A strange Worm in the shape of a man, with perfect Lineaments, and a golden Crowne upon his head, was found in a sallad at an Herbwomans shop at Coblentz, and which (if not prestigious) was most terrible, A woman appeared in a mourning habit, in Stephens the Cathedrall Church-yard at Vienna, Iune the 18. 1637. which, with an accent of sorrow, from 11. to 12. at night yelled out woe unto you, woe unto you;
A strange Worm in the shape of a man, with perfect Lineaments, and a golden Crown upon his head, was found in a salad At an Herbwomans shop At Coblentz, and which (if not prestigious) was most terrible, A woman appeared in a mourning habit, in Stephen's the Cathedral Churchyard At Vienna, Iune the 18. 1637. which, with an accent of sorrow, from 11. to 12. At night yelled out woe unto you, woe unto you;
the Bells without helpe of man rung sodainly, to the great affrightment of the people, who descanted upon the Omen, doubting such horrid consequences would ensue it,
the Bells' without help of man rung suddenly, to the great affrightment of the people, who descanted upon the Omen, doubting such horrid consequences would ensue it,
