HIS majesty's LETTER Janvary the 24th. IN answer TO THE PETITION OF BOTH houses Of Parliament, as it was presented by the Earl of Newport, and the Lord Seymer. Ian. 21. 1641.  
HIs Majesty having seen and considered the Petition presented unto Him, the one and twentieth of this instant, by the Earl of Newport, and the Lord Seymer, in the names of both Houses of Parliament. Is pleased to return this Answer. That he doth well approve of the desire of both Houses, for the speedy proceeding against the persons mentioned in the Petition; wherein His Majesty finding the great inconveniences by the first mistake in the way, hath endured some delays, that He might be informed in what Order to put the same; But before that that be agreed upon, His Majesty thinks it unusual, or unfit to discover what proof is against them, and therefore holds it necessary, lest a new mistake should breed more delays; (which His Majesty to His power will avoid.) That it be resolved whether His Majesty be bound in respect of privileges to proceed against them by impeachment in Parliament; Or whether He be at liberty to prefer an indictment at the Common Law, in the usual way, or have His choice of either: whereupon His Majesty will give such speedy directions for the prosecution, as shall show His majesty's desire to satisfy both Houses, and to put a determination to the business.   

London Printed for HENRY TWYFORD. 1641