A DECLARATION FROM THE NOBILITY OF THE KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND IN Behalf of all the Commoners of that Nation; Wherein is declared their most Loyal Resolution, concerning (their Dread Sovereign) the Kings most Excellent Majesty.  
Together with their Desires to both Houses of PARLIAMENT, touching the preservation of His Majesty's Royal Person, and restoring of Him to His just Rights and Privileges.  
Whereunto is annexed,  
The King's Majesties last Message, to His Subjects of ENGLAND touching the immediate proceed of the Army, briefly intimating His Gracious Resolution and Protestation touching the same. Signed, CHARLES REX.  
Imprimatur,  
Cilb. Mabbotr.  
LONDON, Printed for E. NORTON, and are to be sold near 〈…〉 Royal Exchange in Cornhill. 1647.   


A Declaration from the Nobility of the Kingdom of Scotland, concerning the preservation of the King's Majesties Royal Person.  
THE Kingdom of Scotland finding that their stability and happiness doth so much depend upon the safety and preservation of his Majesty's Royal person; And being resolved, that no alteration of affairs shall ever separate them from that duty and allegiance they own unto him, nor from their constant Resolution to live in all loyalty and obedience under his Government, have often shown their earnest desires, and contributed their utmost endeavours, towards the composure of these unhappy differences.  
And the Houses of Parliament having by their Votes of the 26. of October last intimated unto us their risolutions to apply themselves to his Majesty, and that they are preparing Propositions to be tendered to Him.  
We do desire that they may be expedited, and communicated to us; that according to our many engagements, and relations, there maybe still a conjunction of Counsels in those things, that are for the common peace and joint interests of both Kingdoms.  
And for the better nsserting of them, and clearing His Majesty's doubts, and for the giving and receiving mutual satisfaction: We do dosire (in the name of the Kingdom of Scotland) that there may be a speedy and personal treaty with his Majesty, as the best and readiest means to obtain the joint Desires of both Kingdoms.  
These we conceive to be the most probable and effectual meanei for attaining an happy peace, settling of Religion, restoring his Majesty to his just Rights, and continuing and strengthening a good understanding betwixt these kingdoms, which are most earnestly desired by the Kingdom of Scotland.  
By the appointment of the Commissioners from he Kingdom of Scotland. 

Lowden,  
Lauderdaill,  
Charles Erskin,  
Hugh Kennedy,  
Robert Bu●clay,     

●he King's Majesties Protestation to his Subjects of England, concerning the late proceed of the Army touching his Royal Person.  
LIberty being that which in all times hath been, but especially now, is the common Theme, and desire of all men. Common reason shows that Kings less than any should endure captivity, and yet I call God and the world to witness, with what patience I have endured a tedious restraint, which so long as I had any hopes that this sort of my sufferings might conduce to the Peace of my Kingdom, or the hindering of more effusion of blood; I did willingly undergo: Bus now finding by too certain proofs, that this my continued patience would not only turn to my personal ruin, but likewise be of much more prejudice than furtherance to the public good.  
I thought I was bound, as well by natural as political obligations to seek my safetp; by retiring myself for some time from the public view, both of my friends and enemins. And I appeal to all indifferent men, to judge if I have nor just cause to faee myself from the hands of those who change their principles with their condition; and who are not ashamed openly to intent the destruction of Nobility, by taking away their negative voice, and with whom the jevellers doctrine is rather countenanced then punished.  
And as for their intentions to my person, their changing and putting more strict guards upon me, with the discharging most of all those servants of mine, who formerly they willing admitted to wait upon me, doth sufficiently declare: Nor would I have this my retirement misinterpreted, for I shall earnestly and incessantly endeavour the settling of a safe and well-grounded peace, where ever I am, or shall be; And that, as much as may be, without the effusion of more. Christian blood, for which how many times have I desired, pressed to be heard, and yet no ear given to me.  
And can any reasonable men think that according to the ordinary course of affairs, there can be a settled peace without it; or that God will bless those who refuse to hear their own King, surely not?  
Nay I must further add, That besides what concerns myself, unless all other chief interests have not only an hearing, but likewise just satisfaction given unto them, to wit, the Presbyterians, Independents, Army, those who have adhered to me, even the Scots) I say there cannot (I speak not of miracles, it being of my opinion, a sinful presumption, in such cases to expect or trust to them) be a safe or lasting peace.  
Now as I cannot deny but that my personal security is the urgent cause of this my retirement, so I take God to witness that the publipue peace is no less before mine eyes; And I can find no better way to express this my profession (I know not what a wiser man may do) then by desiring and urging, that all chief interests may be heaad, to the end each may have just satisfaction.  
As for example; The Army: for the rest; though necessary, yet I suppose are not difficult to conient, ought, in my judgement, to enjoy the liberty of their Consciences, have an Act of Oblivion, or Indemnity, which should extend to all the rest of my Subjects, And that all their Arrears should be speedily and duly paid, which I will undertake to do, so I may be heard, And that I be not hindered from using such lawful and honest means, as I shall choose.  
To conclude, let me be heard with freedom, honour, and safety, and I shall instantly break through this cloud of retirement, and show myself really to be Pater Patriae.  
CHARLES REX. For the Speaker of the Lords, pro tempore, to be commumunicatsd to the Lords and Commons in the Parliament of England at Westminster, and the Commissionert of the Parliament of Scotland: And to all my other Subjects of what degree or calling soever. CHARLES RER.  
THis day, being the fifteenth of this instant month, the general Randezvouze began at Ware, and the rest of the towns adjacent, where was a great appearance, both of Officers and Soldiers, the General is to be there in person, and (as it's said) hath much to declare unto the soldiery, concerning the present affairs of the Kingdom, and a speedy composure of all differences, etc.  
The dissenting party of the Army that first revolted from the General, are increased to a great number, and have entered into a mutual Engagement each with other; which Engagement, each Officer and Soldier, throughout the respective Ragiments in the Army, weareth a Copy thereof in their hats, with this Motto prefixed thereon, England's Freedom, Soldiers Rights.   
FINIS.