Die Lunae 24 April. 1648.  
An Ordinance of the Lords and Commons Assembled in PARLIAMENT, For the redressing of the oppressions of soldiers by taking freequarter, contrary to the Orders of PARLIAMENT.  
WHereas it hath been informed that freequarter hath been and is yet taken in several places in this Kingdom, contrary to several Ordinances and Declarations of both Houses of Parliament, to the great dishonour of the Parliament, and grievous oppression of the Subject, It is therefore Ordered and Ordained by the Lords and Commons now Assembled in Parliament, for the more speedy, easy, and effectual redress of the same, That the Commissioners named in the last Ordinance for 60000 l. per mensem, or any two of them, upon complaint made against any Officers or soldiers, for taking freequarter, or committing any other misdemeanour contrary to the Declarations and Ordinances aforesaid, shall have power, and are hereby authorized and required, to call any person or persons so complained of before them, and such witnesses as shall be desired to be produced on either side touching the premises, and to take their examinations and informations upon Oath, and to certify the same to Thomas Lord Fairfax general of the Army, who is hereby required to give redress, and to do justice therein according to the Ordinances and Declarations of Parliament in that case made and provided; as also according to the laws, Articles, and Discipline of war, allowed of and established by Authority of both Houses of Parliament. And it is hereby further Ordained by the Authority aforesaid, That the said Commissioners so authorized to examine as aforesaid, Shall give notice to the chief Officer in Commission then resident in the County where such offence or misdemeanour is complained of as aforesaid, of the time and place by the said Commissioners appointed for the taking of the said examinations and informations as aforesaid; which said chief Officer in Commission may be present and assist the said Commissioners in taking the said Examinations and Informations.  

Die Lunae, 24 April. 1648.  
ORdered by the Lords Assembled in Parliament, That this Ordinance be forthwith printed and published.  
Joh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.    

LONDON, Printed for John Wright at the King's Head in the old Bayley. 1648.