The King's Majesty's PROPOSITIONS TO THE LORDS and COMMONS assembled in PARLIAMENT; CONCERNING His Majesty's coming to White-Hall, and giving His Royal assent for settling of the Presbyterial Government, within the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of Wales.  
Also, His Majesty's Desires, concerning the Liturgy of the Church of England, and Episcopacy.  
Published by Authority.  
Febr. 22. Printed, Anno Dom. 1647.   

Another MESSAGE FROM HOLMBY.  
Most honoured Sir.  
HAving long expected the arrival of his Majesty, whose Royal person, is now come near us, I cannot choose, but give you a salutation of my real affection, both in respect of the great favour, which (formerly) you were pleased to vouchsafe unto me, and likewise (in part) to answer your expectation, in things of high concernment, and the whole Kingdom's Object.  
Sir, Since the coming of the King's Majesty to Holmby, there hath been a great dispute between his Majesty, and the English Divines, strong Arguments were held by the King, in defence of the Liturgy and Episcopal Government; but many gallant Reasons were propounded to his Majesty, (for convincing of his conscience, and clearing of his Judgement) by that Reverend Divine, Mr. Stephen Marshal; giving many learned and strong Reasons, in defence of the Government, now established within the Kingdom of England, by the Authority of both houses of Parliament: But (as yet) the business lies in dispense, and his Majesty hath further declared, that he cannot give his Royal assent, for the confirming and enacting of the Presbyterial Government; until such time, as he hath conferred with some of his own Chaplains, about the same, his Conscience being tender (in every respect) for the preservation of the Protestant Religion; And to that end, hath sent a Letter to both houses of Parliament, signifying his Majesty's gracious will and pleasure therein; wherein be propounds, several Propositions, concerning his Desires in Religion. viz.  
1, That they would be pleased, to grant, that a competent number of his Majesty's Episcopal Divines might be sent down to Holmby, for the exercise of his Majesty's Conscience, and clearing of his judgement, concerning the present differences in Religion.  
2. That his Majesty desires the honourable houses of Parliament, that they will be pleased to condescend, to these his Desires, & grant, that any two of the Episcopal Divines, which he hath formerly mentioned, may be sent to Holmby.  
3. His Majesty conceives this to be the best and likeliest means of giving him satisfaction; without which, he supposeth, the distractions of the Church of England, cannot be settled.  
Thus, according to your expectation, I have briefly given you the substance of His Majesty's Propositions to both houses of Parliament.  
In the next place, I shall endeavour to satisfy your desires, concerning the manner of his Majesty's entertainment at Holmby, and his welcomming into that County, by the Gentry of Northamptonshire, which I will briefly intimate, as followeth:  
There were great triumph at Northampton upon Tuesday last, when the tidings were, brought, that his Majesty were near Holmby, the Bells rang, and the great Guns went of, insomuch, that a gallant echo made its appeal at Holmby, and the sound thereof did much rejoice his Majesty's heart; who little thought, that the joy of his subjects would have been so great at the arrival of his Royal person.  
Multitudes of people resorted to welcome his Majesty, the Road from harborough to Holmby being adorned with thousands, and thousands of spectators, crying with a loud voice (God bless your Majesty) the King smiling upon them, passed along cheerfully, saying, he hoped this Journey would prove a prosperous voyage, both to him and his Posterity.  
Many hundreds of the Gentry of Northhamptonshire, me this Majesty two miles on this side Harborow, and accompanied his Majesty to Holmby.  
The bells rang in every town that his Mai. passed through, which annexed a double joy to his Royal heart, causing many a smile from his Princely countenance.  
At his arrival at Holmby, there was a gallant guard appointed for his Majesty to pass by, who entered in at the great Court Gate, being accompanied by the Commissioners of both Kingdoms, who deport themselves with much gallantry, performing the trust reposed in them faithfully, and their obedience to their Liege-Soveraign most loyally. He entered the house in great triumph, and in a most sumptuous manner, taking some delight in conferring with the Commissioners about some points concerning the Directory; they leave no means unassayed, that may any ways prove effectual, for the persuading and gaining of his Majesty's Royal assent, to sign the Propositions, and take the Covenant; which we hope, will, ere long prove effectual, desiring to hear that triumphant sound, and comfortable echo, of the uniting both of Prince and Subject, that so peace and truth may flourish within his Majesty's Dominions.  
His Majesty is very pleasant and cheerful, only he desires to come to, or near the City of London. But he hath gallant quarters, and excellent accommodation, there being plenty of provisions, both for his Majesty, and his attendants. Sir, no more at present, but that I subscribe myself,  
Yours, to his power. W. FURNACE. Holmby-house, Feb, 19