And they declared it high treason to levy any money without consent of parliament.
But these votes were feeble weapons in opposition to the swords of the soldiery.

Lambert drew some troops together, in order to decide the controversy.

Okey, who was leading his regiment to the assistance of the parliament, was deserted by them.

Morley and Moss brought their regiments into Palace-yard, resolute to oppose the violence of Lambert.
But that artful general knew an easy way of disappointing them.

He placed his soldiers in the streets which led to Westminster Hall.