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Reflection
Chap. 2.
Benefits received by tumultuous[is] Insurrections are
be[st] secured by present Action, It being dangerous to give such pers[[sons]]
leisure to Consult second thoughts whose inconsiderate hope of gaine
timorous feare of punishment may alienate theire minds. Theire--
resolutions being but Whethercocks to theire Fancies Therefore such
men being sett on Action which although it answers not theire
covetious expectations, yet diverts theire wavering humors, and
in persons, who are not governed by moderation and reason it is h[]
wise dangerous to trust a Neutrall protection in a declining condition
For it is naturall in Politiques to seeke theire Friendshipp through
Love or feare who have the indifferent Power either to assist or annoy
them. Besides such Estates being not engaged by selfe Interest, are
[not] to shake hands with all pretences against Monarchy --
conceaveing that a an absolute bondage. Therefore such a refuge
is not to be sought after where the danger is more visible and
greate then the powers can countervaile, since it is as naturall
for mankind to preserve a setled security as for gallant spirits
to court and embrace novell Actions, and honour, from whence it must bee allowed ,That, Resolution with Temperance is the
best support to A decaying Estate--

The Proceedings in Ireland
Chap 3 and our Rendezvous at Kins[ale]
Soon after our Arrivall here his Highnesse haveing encreased
his Fleet neglected no means or occasion to advance his designes, but
following his first success set forth some small squadrons^ships by means whereof
in short time the Harbours were stored with Prizes to our unspeakable
Joy, and Enemies loss, so as hee who lately was necessitated for want of
men and money, hath now profusely of both, and begins to plough
the Mayn with confidence, clayming the Obedience thereof to his
Standard and is become the wonder and amazement of his [very? wary? wery]
Enemyes having for his first exployt releived Silly and
strengthened them with a considerable party of souldiers, All which
was done with part of the Fleet, in whose return to theire Port
The Charles Frigot was seperated by Stormes from his Consorts, and
by a Fogg fell in with the Leopard and the Constant Warwick
two Parliament men of warr, who after long dispute was taken.
This Accident carries with it divers reports, some imputing the fault to the Captaine. Others to the officers which commanded the
Squadron, but the care and conduct of his Convey will cleare him from