The forces destined for Ireland were quartered in the west; and, though deemed faithful to the parliament, they also lay at a distance.

Many inland garrisons were commanded by officer: of the same party; but their troops, being so much dispersed, could at present be of no manner of service.

The Scots were faithful friends, and zealous for Presbytery and the covenant; but a long time was required ere they could collect their forces and march to the assistance of the parliament.
In this situation it was thought more prudent to submit, and by compliance to stop the fury of the enraged army.

The declaration by which the military petitioners had been voted public enemies was recalled, and erased from the journal book.[*] This was the first symptom which the parliament gave of submission; and the army, hoping by terror alone to effect all their purposes, stopped at St.Albans, and entered into negotiation with their masters.
* Rush.

vol.vii.p.