petard

The souldier, if he but goe to besiege a cottage, to scale a castle, to rob a church, to pettard [translating petarder] a gate, to force a religious house, or any villanous act, before he attempt it praieth to God for his assistance, though his intents and hopes be full-fraught with crueltie, murther, covetise, luxurie, sacrilege, and all iniquitie.