vol.iii.p.

1329.

Franklyn, p.

767.
** Clarendon, vol.i p.

115, 116, 117.
*** Burnet's Memoirs of Hamilton.
Charles knew that the force of the Covenanters was considerable, their spirits high, their zeal furious; and that, as they were not yet daunted by any ill success, no reasonable terms could be expected from them.
With regard therefore to a treaty, great difficulties occurred on both sides.