Nathaniel Shackelton
 
         I was born, the third son of a fine Leather Tanner many harvests ago, in the small market town of Y-Fenni. I had no interest in my fathers trade, so I was forced to seek my fortune in London where I was caught stealing food and was given the choice of prison or becoming a soldier fighting for the Protestant cause on the Continent.
                                                                                    
        I returned home to find that Charles Stuart had raised his standard against Parliament, In my support for Parliament I became a Pikeman and have fought in many battles which I have been lucky to survive.
 
        Last harvest time in the Parliament cause, Sir Thomas Fairfax ordered us to distress Raglan House, which we did in fine style. It was here that a cowardly Royalist musket ball did strike me and lay me close to meeting my maker, but it was not to be.
 
         For me to regain my strength I have been sent to the Marcher Stuarts and, during this time, I help train Pikemen to fight for the one true cause that is "For God and Parliament" although I am beginning to realise that the Marcher Stuarts might have the right idea when they fight for the one who has the fattest purse. 
 
Nathaniel (Dave) is a retired Engineer.