Here were copies of letters to foreign princes asking for aid, and to the Papists in Ireland, promising all kinds of concessions if they would rise in his favor.

Not only did the publication of this correspondence and of the private letters between the king and queen add to the indignation of the Commons and to their determination to fight to the bitterest end, but it disgusted and alienated a vast number of Royalists who had hitherto believed in the king and trusted to his royal word.
Among the prisoners taken at Naseby was Harry Furness, whose troop had been with Langdale's horse, and who, his charger having been shot, had fallen upon the field, his head being cut by the sweep of the sword of a Roundhead soldier, who struck at him as he was lying on the ground.

Soon after the battle, when it became known what prisoners had been taken, he was visited by his friend Herbert.
"We are changing sides, Herbert," Harry said, with a faint smile.

"The last time we met you were nigh falling into the hands of the Royalists, now I have altogether fallen into yours." "Yes, and unfortunately," Herbert said, "I cannot repeat your act of generosity.

However, Harry, I trust that with this great battle the war is nearly over, and that all prisoners now taken will speedily be released.