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 greatforces are now marching from Oxford towards Buckingham, Bedford and the counties adiacent to the great terror and amazement of His Maiesties good subjects in those parts.