. The Civil War in Worcestershire, 1642-1646, and the Scotch invasion of 1651 . forces made a gallant resistance and beat back the enemy several times. But the townsmen, having laid down their arms, and some shooting at the Parliament soldiers out of the windows, they removed their ammuni- tion while 30 men only resisted the enemy, and then, having actually beaten them back, withdrew, leaving the town to the enemy and came to Gloucester. The garrison being withdrawn, on Saturday, the 23rdAugust, Charles entered Worcester. He was met by theMayor, Thomas Lysons, and the Sheriff, James Brydges. T
. The Civil War in Worcestershire, 1642-1646, and the Scotch invasion of 1651 . forces made a gallant resistance and beat back the enemy several times. But the townsmen, having laid down their arms, and some shooting at the Parliament soldiers out of the windows, they removed their ammuni- tion while 30 men only resisted the enemy, and then, having actually beaten them back, withdrew, leaving the town to the enemy and came to Gloucester. The garrison being withdrawn, on Saturday, the 23rdAugust, Charles entered Worcester. He was met by theMayor, Thomas Lysons, and the Sheriff, James Brydges. TheMayor rode before the King to the Guild Hall, carrying thecity sword. Charles was there proclaimed as King of Great *^Hist. MSS. Com., Marquis of Ormondes Papers, I., lb-, P- 204- \ lb., p. 206. § p. CIVIL WAR, 1651. 22& Britain, France, and Ireland, by Anthony Jackson, with loudacclamations. The Mayor, on his knees, tendered to the Kingthe keys of the city and the city mace, which were returnedto him, the Mayor adding a proper welcome to the King onhis arrival in his ancient and loyal city. On this the Kingknighted the Mayor. So far as the city officials could do any-thing they did all in their power for the King. But the Scotswere greatly depressed by the fact that there was great lack ofsupport, both in supplies and recruits. Their state was had marched 300 miles in three weeks and were wornout. Shoes and stockings were provided for them. Tiredwith their march, they demanded a halt, and Charles was inno condition to refuse. Yet to halt was a serious step, as itwas doubtful if the advance was not made at once if it could everbe made at all. On Sunday, the 24th, the King attended theservice at the Cathedral, the preacher, Mr. Crosby, a strongCavalier, used the b
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