From York, accordingly, he resumed his advance on the 16th, the country before him, like that he had left behind, still covered thick with snow.

On the 18th, at Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, he met Dr.Gumble, whom he had sent on to London about ten days before with letters to the Parliament and the Council of State, and who had returned with valuable information.

Next day, at Nottingham, his brother-in-law De Clarges also met him, bringing farther information for his guidance.

On the 22nd, as he was approaching Leicester, Messrs.

Scott and Robinson, who had been sent from London as Commissioners from the Rump to attend him in the rest of his march, made their appearance ceremoniously and were duly received.