Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

3.3.1648 (Friday 3 March 1648)

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3. My water broke still, white clodded rags as it were; and a little reddish I was indifferent well this day to god be praise. only sore in my flesh in many places. the night before god gave us a great deliverance, a cap was flaming upon a covered stool and near our screen; how fired I know not, its likely through our maids sleepiness or carelessness: but through gods mercy it did no further hurt: rested through mercy comfortably this night.