Ruthven, a Scotchman, who had been created earl of Brentford, acted under the king as general.
The parliament soon completed their two armies commanded by Essex and Waller.

The great zeal of the city facilitated this undertaking.

Many speeches were made to the citizens by the parliamentary leaders, in order to excite their ardor.

Hollis, in particular, exhorted them not to spare, on this important occasion, either their purses, their persons, or their prayers;[*] and, in general, it must be confessed, they were sufficiently liberal in all these contributions.
* Rush.

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