An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament : for the speedy raising of foure hundred and fifty pounds weekely in the county of Hertfordshire, over and above their former assessement, for the fortification and defence of the said county, against all incursions of enemies, and for the prevention of all rapines, plunderings, and other mischievous actions, both Houses being credibly informed, that great forces are now marching from Oxford, towards Buckingham, Bedford, and the counties adiacent, to the great terror and amazement of his Maiesties good subiects in those parts. Die Veneris, 31 Martii, 1643. Ordered by the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, that this ordinance shall bee forthwith printed and published. John Browne Cler. Parliamentor