"Sir," said I, "I pray you speak for me, that I be not sent to Newgate; but rather unto the Fleet, which was first named. I have not offended. I am a Gentleman, as you know; and one of your fellows, when you were of that Band of the Pensioners." Very quietly, he said unto me, "I was not at the talk, Master UNDERHILL; and therefore I can say nothing to it." But I think he was well content with the place I was appointed to. So went I forth with my two fellows of the Guard, who were glad they had the leading of me, for they were great Papists. "Where is that knave, the printer [_of the ballad_]?" said Master GAGE. "I know not," said I. * * * * * When we came to the Tower gate, where Sir JOHN BRYDGES [_afterwards Lord CHANDOS of Sudeley, see p. 128_] had the charge, [who was there] with his brother Master THOMAS; with whom I was well acquainted, (but not with Sir JOHN) who, seeing the two of the Guard leading me, without their halberts, rebuked them; and stayed me while they went for their halberts. His brother said unto me, "I am sorry you should be an offender, Master UNDERHILL." "I am none, Sir!" said I, "nor went I against the Queen." "I am glad of that," said he. And so forth we went at the gate, where was a great throng of people to hear and see what prisoners were committed: and amongst whom stood, my friend Master IVE, the High Constable, my next neighbour. One of the Guard went forth at the wicket before me, to take me by the arm, the other held me by the other arm; fearing, belike, I would have shifted [_escaped_] from them amongst the people. When my friend, who had watched at the gate all the forenoon saw me thus led; he followed afar off, as PETER did CHRIST, to see what should become of me. Many also followed, some that knew me: some to learn who I was; for that I was in a gown of satin. Thus passed we through the streets, well accompanied, unto Master GARRARD, the Sheriff's house, in the Stocks Market. My friend Master IVE tarried at the gate. These two of the Guard declared unto Master Sheriff, that they were commanded by the Council to deliver me unto him, and he to send me unto Newgate: saying, "Sir, if it please you, we will carry him thither." With that, I stepped unto Master Sheriff, and, taking him a little aside, requested him that, forasmuch as their commission was but to deliver me unto him, and _he_ to send me into Newgate, that he would send me by his officers: for the request was of mere malice. "With a goodwill!" said Master Sheriff. "Masters!" said he, "you may depart! I will send my officers with this gentleman anon; when they be come in." "We will see him carried, Sir!" said they, "for our discharge." Then the Sheriff said sharply unto them, "What! do you think that I will not do the Council's commandment? You are discharged by delivering him unto me!" With that, they departed.