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His majesty's Speech at Leicester, to the Gentlemen, freeholders, and Inhabitants of that County. July 20.  
GENTLEMEN,  
SInce I have found my presence so very acceptable amongst my good Subjects in these Northern parts, and that the Errors and Mistakes amongst them, have wholly proceeded from misinformation, and are removed with more satisfaction, and ease to them then they were received; I hold it a piece of my duty, to take the utmost pains I can, fully to inform and undeceive my People; and rather to prevent Crimes, then to punish them: In this Errand I am come to you, amongst whom there hath not been the least misunderstanding, to show you, That I do not suspect any malice in the Place, or in the People, though persons of as ill dispositions have been busy in it, and amongst you, as in any County in England, & such who have taken as great pains to do mischief, and to bring Confusion as good men should for peace & happiness: Though 'tis as true, that very many worthier persons amongst you have appeared of contrary affections, which I shall always acknowledge: I am come to you in a time too, when nothing could invite me to such a journey, but my Affection to, and good esteem of you; having sent such Propositions for Peace and Accommodation to my two Houses of Parliament, that I hope to have no other use of your affections, but in your Prayers; being sure they will submit to them with alacrity, if the unexcusable Enemies to the Peace of the kingdom be not strong enough to prevail: And then you will find yourselves so much concerned (for I have required nothing that with more justice can be denied me (if it be duly weighed) than my crown, or my Life may be taken from me) that I shall not need to ask your assistance: I know you will bring Horse, Men, Money, and Hearts worthy such a Cause. Your Religion, your Liberties, your laws (which I will defend with my life, I mean the good known laws of the Land, not Ordinances without my consent, which till within these twelve months was never heard of from the Foundation of this Kingdom) will be the quarrel: And in such a Cause the taking away my towns, Ships, arms, and Money from me, shall not dishearten me: The Concurrence and Affection of my People with God's blessing will supply and recover all.   

Imprinted at York, and reprinted at London by Alice Norton, 1642.