At Shoreham, in Sussex, a vessel was at last found, in which he embarked.

He had been known to so many, that if he had not set sail in that critical moment, it had been impossible for him to escape.

After one and forty days' concealment, he arrived safely at Fescamp, in Normandy.

No less than forty men and women had at different times been privy to his concealment and escape.[*] The battle of Worcester, afforded Cromwell what he called his "crowning mercy."[**] So elated was he, that he intended to have knighted in the field two of his generals, Lambert and Fleetwood; but was dissuaded by his friends from exerting this act of regal authority.

His power and ambition were too great to brook submission to the empty name of a republic, which stood chiefly by his influence, and was supported by his victories.