THE SPEECH Of his Grace JAMES Duke of Queensberry, his Majesty's high Commissioner to the PARLIAMENT.  
The 30 of May When Adjourned to the 20 of June. My Lords and Gentlemen,  
I Am Troubled with such a Cold and Hoarseness, that not being able to Speak much, nor in a Condition to stay any time here; I shall therefore only tell you, that as I was ever Firm and Faithful to my King, so I was ever Zealous for the Honour and Interest of my Country: And at this time I hoped to have done Acceptable Service to both. For I can boldly say, that I have Power and Instructions, for every thing that appeared Necessary or Convenient for the Good and Advantage of the Nation, as to their Religion, Property, Liberty, Trade, and particularly what could be of most solid Use to our African and Indian Company. But several things have occurred, wherein I find myself obliged to Consult His Majesty, and so of necessity must Adjourn for some Days.   

Edinburgh, Printed by the Heirs and Successors of Andrem Anderson, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, Anne Dom. 1700.