We have brought our hogs to a fair market: or, Strange newes from New-Gate; being a most pleasant and historical narrative, of Captain James Hind, never before published, of his merry pranks, witty jests, unparallel'd attempts, and strange designs. With his orders, instructions, and decree, to all his royal gang, and fraternity; the appearing of a strange vision on Munday morning last, with a crown upon his head; the speech and command that were then given to Cap. Hind; and the manner how it vanished away. As also how he was enchanted by a witch at Hatfield, for the space of three years; and how she switch'd his horse with a white rod, and gave him a thing like a sun-diall, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. With his speech; the old hags charm; and the raising of the Devil in the likeness of a lyon; to the great admiration and wonder of all that shall read the same.

We have brought our hogs to a fair market: or, Strange newes from New-Gate; being a most pleasant and historical narrative, of Captain James Hind, never before published, of his merry pranks, witty jests, unparallel'd attempts, and strange designs. With his orders, instructions, and decree, to all his royal gang, and fraternity; the appearing of a strange vision on Munday morning last, with a crown upon his head; the speech and command that were then given to Cap. Hind; and the manner how it vanished away. As also how he was enchanted by a witch at Hatfield, for the space of three years; and how she switch'd his horse with a white rod, and gave him a thing like a sun-diall, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. With his speech; the old hags charm; and the raising of the Devil in the likeness of a lyon; to the great admiration and wonder of all that shall read the same.

We have brought our hogs to a fair market: or, Strange newes from New-Gate; being a most pleasant and historical narrative, of Captain James Hind, never before published, of his merry pranks, witty jests, unparallel'd attempts, and strange designs. With his orders, instructions, and decree, to all his royal gang, and fraternity; the appearing of a strange vision on Munday morning last, with a crown upon his head; the speech and command that were then given to Cap. Hind; and the manner how it vanished away. As also how he was enchanted by a witch at Hatfield, for the space of three years; and how she switch'd his horse with a white rod, and gave him a thing like a sun-diall, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. With his speech; the old hags charm; and the raising of the Devil in the likeness of a lyon; to the great admiration and wonder of all that shall read the same.

Table of contents

Title page

To the Reader.

O yes, O yes, O yes.

How Hind was betrayed by two Whores; who sent two high-way men to take his money; and how he killed one of their horses, and rob'd the other of his money.

How Hind was in•hanted by a cunning woman, who after some discourse switched him with a ch•rmed R•d, not to b• taken or harmed during the time this Charm should last, w••ch was for three years.

How Hind robbed two Gentlemens servants neer Dunstable, and •aused a Presbyterian Minister to be apprehended for a High-way man, and escaped himself.

How Hind being way-laid at Harborough in Liecestershire, raised the Devil, in the likeness of a Lyon, and cleered his way, to the great terrour and amazement of all that beheld him.

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FINIS.

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We have brought our Hogs to a fair Market: OR, Strange Newes from New-Gate; Being a most pleasant and Historical Narrative, of Captain James Hind, never before published, of his merry pranks, witty Jests, unparallel'd Attempts, and strange Designs. With his Orders, Instructions, and Decree, to all his Royal Gang, and Fraternity; the appearing of a strange Vision on Munday morning last, with a Crown upon his head; the Speech and Command that were then given to Cap. Hind; and the manner how it vanished away. As also how he was enchanted by a Witch at Hatfield, for the space of three years; and how she switch'd his horse with a white Rod, and gave him a thing like a Sun-diall, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. With his Speech; the old Hags Charm; and the raising of the Devil in the likeness of a Lyon; To the great admiration and wonder of all that shall read the same.

Unparallel'd Hind.

Imprinted at London, for George Horton, 165 [...].

To the Reader.

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Beloved Countrey-men,

WHereas there hath been sundry various Relations lately divulged upon the proceedings of Captain James Hind, and divers impertinencies therein recited, which he detests against: In order whereunto at his request and desire, (for general satisfaction) I have drawn up this ensuing Tract; wherein is presented to thy view, his merry Pranks, witty Jests, unparalleld Attempts, wonderful Escapes, unexampled designes, never before published, and attested under his own hand; so that what hatred the effects of his Feates purchased, the quaintness of them palliated; that we may well conclude,

Though Clavil's fortune far more happy prov'd;

This lives, and yet may die, much more belov'd.

G. H.

O yes, O yes, O yes.

THese are to certifie all persons whom it may concern, That I James Hind, do here strictly charge and require, all and every one of the Bilbo Blades, lattely appertaining to Our Royal Gang and Fraternity, That they do not recede or flinch from their principles, nor to betray each other for the lucre of 10 l. which is the Reward, and which will make them swallow a false Oath as easily, as one do would butter'd fish; I do likewise conjure you to keeep your hands from picking and stealing, and to be in charity with all men, except the Caterpillars of the Times, viz. Long-gown men, Committee-men, Excize-men, Sequestrators, and otber Sacrilegious persons. I do likewise strictly order and command, That you keep your hands from shedding of [Page] innocent bloud▪ that you relieve the poor, help the needy, cloath the naked, and in so doing▪ you will e [...]nize your Fame to all Ages: and make the cutting Trade renowned.

Farewel,

J. Hind.

How Hind was betrayed by two Whores; who sent two high-way men to take his money; and how he killed one of their horses, and rob'd the other of his money.

HInd being full of gold, past away the day very merrily, and towards night, rides to an Inn which stood in a private Road, where it seems some highway men did use; after he had seen his horse carefully drest and fed, came into the house, where were two h [...]nd [...]ome Ladies by the fire; he bespoke a good supper, and invited the Ladies to it; when supper was ready, he called for wine, & made them merry; they seemed very coy to him; but knowing their humour, puld out of his pocket a handful of gold, singing the song, Maid▪ where are your hearts become, look you what here is! after much mirth, to bed he went; he had not been long a bed; but the two men came in who kept these two Whores, to whom they said, that there was a Gentleman in the house that had abund [...]nce of Gold about him: they resolve to watch his going, and to follow him in the morning; Hind being wakeful, rose early in the morning, and was mounted before those Lads were stirring: when they heard his horse prance, they looked out at a window to see him; but the Theev [...]s seeing he had so good a horse, were like to fall out who should have him: one said, I will have the horse, and you shall have his money: Nay, said the other, I will have his horse. They quickly made themselves ready, and rod after Hind; when they had overtaken him, they asked him which way he rod; he answers them▪ towards Cambridge: and coming to a place where no people were nigh, one of the The [...]ves jears Hind, holding money in his hand, & sings, Maids where a [...]e your hearts become, look you what here is! Hind seeing their intent, and knowing he was betray'd, answers them in the same tune: Now you Rogues, you are bot [...] undone, look you what here is; firing at one of them, and shot his horse in the head; which the other seeing, betook himself to flight; but Hind soon overtook him, and takes away his money, saying; Is there but one Master-Thief in England, and would you venture to rob him: verily, were you not of my own profession, neither of you should have lived; but seeing th [...]u ventured hard for it, thou deservest something: so Hind gave him his money back which he had taken from him, saying to him, Remember what I say unto you: Disgrace not your selves with small sums, but aim high, and for great ones; for the least will bring you to the Gallows; and so farewell, O precious Councel.

How Hind was in [...]hanted by a cunning woman, who after some discourse switched him with a ch [...]rmed R [...]d, not to b [...] taken or harmed during the time this Charm should last, w [...]ch was for three years.

[...] high-way-men of their money, it was his chance [...] George-Inn being then [...]he Posthouse, where [...] Gentlemen that were there: In the [Page] morning very early Hind cals for his horse, to be gon; being now mounted, he takes leave of the Gentlemen; but as he rod along Hatfield, at the Towns-end, an old woman asked an alms of him, his horse was so charitable minded that he presently staid, and would go no further; Sir, said the old woman, I have something to say to you, and then you shall be gon; Hind not liking her countenance, pul'd out 5 s. and gave her, thinking she would but like a Gipsee, tell his fortune: said, Good woman I am in hast: Sir, said she, I have staid all this morning to speak to you; and would you have me lose my labour: speak your mind, said Hind. Then the old woman spake as followeth:

Captain Hind,

YOu ride and go in many dangers; wherefore by my poor skill, I have studied a way to preserve you for the space of three years: but that time being past, you are no more then an ordinary man, and a mischance may fall on you, as well as another: but if you be in England, come to me, and I will renew the Vertue of this Charm again; In saying these words, she pul'd out of her bosom a box like a Sun-Diall, and gave it Cap Hind, saying; When you are in any distress, open this, and which way you see the Star turn (being set at the end of a needle like a Diall) ride or go that way, and you shall escape all dangers: So she switched him with a white Rod that was in her hand, strook the horse on the buttocks, and bid him farewel. The horse leaped forward with such courage, that Hind had much ado to turn him to give her thanks. The time of this Charm was expired in the year 1649.

Since which time, many strange Visions have appeared unto him, but especially since he came to Newgate; where, on Munday last in the morning, falling into a Dream, there appeared a Vision, in the likeness and portraicture of the late King Charles, with a Crown upon his head, saying, Repent, repent, and the King of Kings will have mercy on a Thief.

[portrait of King Charles I]

The next morning (being Tuesday) he told one of the Keepers▪ That he had heard of many m [...]n going to Heaven in a st [...]nig; but he had bin there in a dream, where he saw his Master th [...] King, [...]he nobl [...] Lord Capel; but could not see Duke Hamilton. The Keeper [...] Hind, was you mad to leave such a glorious place, for to come again to this dark Dungeon. Truly, I am afraid you will sca [...]ce ever come there again; and so they parted [...]

How Hind robbed two Gentlemens servants neer Dunstable, and [...]aused a Presbyterian Minister to be apprehended for a High-way man, and escaped himself.

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HInd being informed of a purchase, mounted himself upon his Steed, and ranging the Road, espyed some Gentlemen drinking at an Alehouse on horseback, having sent their servants before: Hind passed by them; but riding at a good rate, quickly overtook the Gentlemens servants; and soon perceived by their Portmantle [...] that there was money in them, said; Stand, deliver your money; or, by the life of Pharaoh, you must forfeit your lives; the two Gentlemen being to loath to dispute it with him, yielded; and resigned up the Portmantles, which he soon cut open, took out the money, and tying the bags together, laid them before him, and rid full speed away: one of the servants rod to acquaint their Master, who persued Hind hard: Hind met a parson, and said to him, Sir, I am like to be robbed, you must stand to it [...]ow for your own good as well as mine: they would have this money from me, which you see. Come sir, be of good chear, one honest man will skare ten Theeves: you shall have one of my pistols: so Hind gives the parson a pistol ready cockt and charged, and bids him fire at them that come first; while I ride down to to the next Village, and raise the Countrey people to be our help. The parson having been at a Wedding, and pot-valiant, rid up boldly to the Gentlemen, and fired his pistol at them; but he was immediatly taken prisoner, who cries out, spare my life, and you shall have all my money: no Sirra, said the Gentlemen, we will have you hanged: What? a Parson and rob on the high way: they presently hale him to the next Justice of the peace telling his Worship, that they were rob'd almost of 200 l. and that this parson was one of the Theeves; but the parson related the manner how he was drawn in by a younger brother, protesting his innocency, and that he never wrong'd any man of a peny: The Justice laughed to see the parson of the parish apprehended for a high-way-man; but passed his word for his appearance the next Assises: who when he was brought before the Bench, was cleered: But he made a vow never to [...]ire pistols more.

How Hind being way-laid at Harborough in Liecestershire, raised the Devil, in the likeness of a Lyon, and cleered his way, to the great terrour and amazement of all that beheld him.

HInd having plaid some notable pranks in Leicestershire, fled to the Crown Inn in Harborough, where he betook himself to a chamber, but immediatly privy search was made after him, and strong guards [Page] set about the said Inn, which he perceiving, came into the Gallery, and inquired the cause thereof; answer was returned, That they came to make search for one who had committed a great Robbery, and that there was great suspicion that he was the man. Who I, said Hind; No, I will make it manifest to the contrary; standing in this posture:

[portrait representing highwayman Hind]

Gentlemen, I am a man sent to do Wonders; and many Visions have appear'd; and sundry voices have I heard, saying, O thou great and mighty Lyon, thou a [...]t decreed to range the Countries to work and manifest to the people strange Wonders: At which instant, a Rampant Lyon appeared visible, but immediatly vanished; to the great admiration of the spectators; who peaceably departed to their several Habitations, to tell the strangenesse of this Wonder.

[lion rampant]

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THe Scene's quite alter'd, for we plainly see

Our English Hind is the only Man: 'Tis hee

Doth far excel the Spanish Gusman; who

Did many brave and handsom Robb'ries too,

Yet is far short in that, as 'tis exprest;

For Hind could neatly rob, and neatly jest.

'Tis He; the Sadlers Son, the Butchers Boy,

His Fathers grief and once his Mothers Joy.

Who run from's Master, and to London came

To seek his Fortune, and to get a Name:

Where he not long had been, but quickly made

Himself a Member of the Cutters Trade.

And grew therein so excellent, that He

Soon commenc'd Master of that Company:

And this to's Honour is Recorded further,

The poor he Rob'd not, nor committed Murther.

Coasting the Countrey's, at the last a Witch

Enchanted him, and gave his Horse a switch;

Which lasted but for three years time, and then

His Spell expir'd, and he's as other men.

And to be short, he now in Newgate lies,

In th'hole a pris [...]ner, till he's clear'd or dies.

Let this suffice thee Reader, for thoul't find

The famous Gusman is our English Hind.

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We have brought our hogs to a fair market: or, Strange newes from New-Gate; being a most pleasant and historical narrative, of Captain James Hind, never before published, of his merry pranks, witty jests, unparallel'd attempts, and strange designs. With his orders, instructions, and decree, to all his royal gang, and fraternity; the appearing of a strange vision on Munday morning last, with a crown upon his head; the speech and command that were then given to Cap. Hind; and the manner how it vanished away. As also how he was enchanted by a witch at Hatfield, for the space of three years; and how she switch'd his horse with a white rod, and gave him a thing like a sun-diall, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. With his speech; the old hags charm; and the raising of the Devil in the likeness of a lyon; to the great admiration and wonder of all that shall read the same.

G. H.

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— We have brought our hogs to a fair market: or, Strange newes from New-Gate; being a most pleasant and historical narrative, of Captain James Hind, never before published, of his merry pranks, witty jests, unparallel'd attempts, and strange designs. With his orders, instructions, and decree, to all his royal gang, and fraternity; the appearing of a strange vision on Munday morning last, with a crown upon his head; the speech and command that were then given to Cap. Hind; and the manner how it vanished away. As also how he was enchanted by a witch at Hatfield, for the space of three years; and how she switch'd his horse with a white rod, and gave him a thing like a sun-diall, the point of which should direct him which way to take when persued. With his speech; the old hags charm; and the raising of the Devil in the likeness of a lyon; to the great admiration and wonder of all that shall read the same., G. H..

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8 p. : ill. (woodcuts)

for George Horton,. Imprinted at London, :: 1651 [i.e. 1652]. ("To the reader" signed: G.H.) (Partly in verse.) (Refer's to Hind's imprisonment in Newgate; he was executed in 1652.) (Annotation on Thomason copy: "Jan. 14"; the 1 in the date has been crossed out and replaced with a 2.) (Reproduction of the original in the British Library.)

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