Deposition of Vrias Reade
- Reference: MS 829, fols 031r-031v
- County: Clare
- Date: 12/5/1643
- Type: Bisse
- Nature of Deposition: Military Action, Multiple Killing, Stripping, Words
- How to Cite
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They did, which if I had not certainly knowne (quoth he) I would neuer Joine with them, or words to that effect, The same words <H> likewise vttered & spoken by the said Redmond Nollane in this examinants presence This examinant informeth that aboute the begining of this rebellion he being in discourse with the aboue named Andrew Bourk & wishing that the times had beene as formerly they were, the said Andrew then answeared & saide Vrias it is too late (quoth he) to wish it for it will neuer be that any Englishman (meaning the protestants) shall enioy a foote of lande in this kingdome for you will neuer see this kingdome recouered againe by England or words to that effect,
He further informeth that aboute the 15th of May last & the same time or thereabouts that his Maiestys Castle of Limerick aforesaid was closely beseidged, this examinant sawe (as he was then giuen to vnderstand being an illitorat man himsefe) an Iniunction or speciall comand sent from the Earle of Thomond to the ward of the said Castle, straitly <I> chardging & comanding them not to stirr abroade to doe any service vpon the Country people, which migh{
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Jurat coram nob:
12o May 1643
Phil: Bisse
Thomas Ellwell
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Clare
Vrias Reades Exam
Copia Vera
Philip Bisse
Thomas Elwell