 The Earl of Holland, who it was said "had better faculty at public address than he had with a sword", joined Buckingham and Peterborough in addressing the principal residents and townsfolk of St Neots.The Duke of Buckingham spoke at length, claiming "they did not wish to continue a bloody war, but wanted only a settled government under Royal King Charles".Assurances were also given that their Royalist troop would not riot or damage the townfolks’ property.