THE DECLARATION AND PROTESTATION, OF The PARLIAMENT of SCOTLAND TO Their Declared KING: TOUCHING, Their late Agreement, the settling of the Presbytery Government, and the future preservation of that Kingdom.  
WITH, The Resolution of the Emperor of Germany, the Queen of Sweden, and the King of Denmark, concerning the said King.  
ALSO, The Proceed of the Scotch Ministers, to their respective Congregations, concerning their King, and the advance of the English-Army.  
LONDON, Printed by R. W. 1650.   

The DECLARATION And PROTESTATION, Of the Parliament of Scotland, to their declared KING.  
SIR,  
HAving so fair an opportunity for the communicating of Intelligence, I thought myself obliged to salute you once more with the present transactions and occurrences, now agitating and in dispute between the Parliement convened at Edinburgh, and their young titulary King; and to the end, that my lines may not receive the ignominious brand of partiality, I shall insert the most certain truths, and especially those which are of greatest concernment, and fit for public view; a brief narrative whereof, I here present as followeth.  
The Parliament convened, having spent some time in debate of the Answer of their young King with their Commissioners, for a reconciliation in love and amity, and to come with them in a happy Agreement; and finding his condescensions, not only satisfactory to the Kirk and State, but also, much conducing, for the erecting of a stronger foundation, to uphold the several Tenants and Principles of Presbytery, according to the solemn League and Covenant; jointly resolved to express their great affections, and loyalty, unto him, by way of Message, and Declaration, wherein they profess and declare, in the presence of the Great God, who is the judge and searcher of all hearts, That they rejoice at his peaceable Condescensions, his late promise, and great splendour of the Gospel, and the liberty and propriety of the Subject, and also, his harkening to the wholesome advice of the Commissioners of that Kingdom; desiring him not to stumble or make a stand, at some seeming obstacles, which may arise from the reducing of the Marquis of Montross his Forces, etc. but withal assuring him, That there is nothing in what they do, but shall be suitable to his interest, for the best advantage; and that they aim at nothing more, than the settling of the true reformed Religion, (without the intermixture of Heresy or practice) the restoring of his Royal Person, to Honour and Dignity, and the preservation of themselves, and those that shall adhere to them, in peace and safety: all which they promise and protest to perform, with the hazard of lives, fortunes, and estates. This Message was forthwith dispatched, to their declared Sovereign, whom they daily expect at Edinburgh, where great preparations are making, for the receiving him in Honour and Triumph, his Palace being beautifully adorned, provision made for his accommodation and accoutrement, and Officers elected and chosen for the attending of his Person.  
But yet not withstanding, the great progress herein made by the Parliament; great are the murmur of many sorts of people, who stick not to say, that they are confident, an English block will be his Ransom: Others, that they cannot approve of his coming in; (fearing that their Estates will lie liable to the spoil of the English Soldiery,) and therefore are resolved to acquit themselves thereof, and to adhear to the Parliament of England in heart, and so soon as the fruits of their labours shall be once ripe, and brought to maturity, than they protest to act in person; but these frolic expressions, being too soon discovered, divers of them were apprehended, and committed to safe Custody; and amongst the rest, one Mr. Eusebius Sanders, (an Englishman) who, when the Officers came to seize on his Person, told them, that he feared not what they could do against him, and that they would find a sudden change from England, to the parpetual dishonour, and breaking in sunder the yoke of Scotland; but however, the Scots Ministers soar high in their Pulpits, stirring up the people to a mutual Engagement, against the English Sectaries, (as they are pleased to call them,) and openly praying, That that Sword, may never prosper, that shall be drawn against them; to which (we hear) that many of the English Covenanters say, Amen.  
Here is a third Degree, or Sect, of People, which are very zealous for the Parliament of England, who say, That their Cause is good, and that God owns both Them, and It; and that whosoever makes War against them, shall utterly fall, and be destroyed; and also, that all Christian Princes, and Potentates, shall honour their Name, and desire to live in peace and unity with them; touching which, something of note may be inserted, worth your observation, in reference to foreign Princes, which is this;  
That the King of Scots having formerly addressed himself by way of Embassage, to the Kings of Denmark, France, Poland, the Emperor of Germany, and the Queen of Sweden, for men and moneys, a positive answer is now returned, and the King of Denmark declares;  
That his present occasions are so great & dangerous, that he can no way possible supply him either with men or moneys: the King of France also hath sent a Letter to him, intimating, that what he formerly promised, cannot now be performed, by reason of the daily insurrections of his people, within his own territories. Germany and Poland declare the like in part; but withal say, that if he can procure moneys they will furnish him with men: Indeed, the Queen and States of Sweden promise, that nothing shall be wanting in them, for propagating his design, and that they earnestly desire his restauration; which is but a compliment, for (as yet) no men or money appears, which is the life or sinew of Wars.  
Many stickling spirits, are still active, notwithstanding the exemplary judgement upon Colonel Vrrey, Colonel Spotsford, and others, who were lately beheaded at Edinburgh, for their hostile invasion; they died very penitently, and seemed to rejoice that they were brought to so honourable an end, for adhering to the King and his cause; but Colonel Graham (brother to the late Marquis of Montross) desires not to taste the sweetness thereof; for no sooner had he intelligence of the fatal blow given to his brother, but he immediately hasted from the North of Scotland, and took shipping for Holland; from whence he had landed some few forces, together with a French Marquis; but the Monsieur wanting a Scotch head-piece, his body fell to the mercy of Lieutenant General Lesley's forces; for Colonel Graham made him not privy to his escape, but very cunningly (though treacherously) made sure of one. The said Marquis is now brought prisoner to Edinburgh, where being examined wherefore he invaded that Kingdom in a hostile manner, he answered, the loyal affection which he bore their King, invited him thither, and that he came to join with a party in the Isles of Orkney, for the bringing home his said Majesty, to settle him in peace and honour. But it's doubtful whether this answer will prove satisfactory or not; however the Scots pretend fair.  
The arrival of the News of the English Armies advance towards the Borders, doth not a little startle many of the great ones; yet they declare, that they are resolved to stand firm to their principles, and resolve to put themselves into a posture of defence, for the preservation of their Country; what the effect of this will be few days will make manifest. Nevertheless, the report of their coming with an Army of five and twenty thousand Horse and foot, and a train of Artillery of forty pieces of Canon (great and small) gives a great sound in the ears of many, which makes them very slow and dull, in appearing too visible for the contrary party. Thus having impartially delivered with the one hand, what I received with the other, I shall insist no further at present; but conclude with this proverbial phrase: That he who denies himself, and seeks to prefer the things of God before the things of the world (in fight his battles) shall prosper; but he who aims at self-ends, more than the honour of God, and the public good, shall surely fall: Now that our English Army may only seek the glory of God, and their Country's preservation; is the hearty desire of  
Your true and Cordial friend, Will: Reynor. Leith, June 8. 1650  
FINIS.