C R  HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE  royal blazon surmounted by a crown  
BY THE KING.  
¶ A Proclamation for the strict Observance, and Execution of the laws, and Statutes made against Carrying, or Sending of Gold, or Silver, out of the Kingdom.  
WHEREAS by the Statutes of this Our Kingdom, the transportation of Gold, and Silver in money, Bullion, Plate, or vessel, without Our licence, is prohibited under the pain of forfeiture thereof; And as the Person who shall make any discovery therein, is by the same rewarded with a considerable part of such forfeiture, so all Searchers, and Officers conniving thereat are severely punishable. And whereas upon advice with Our council, we find it very necessary at this present, that all possible care and diligence should be used for the strict, and due observance, and execution of these laws, and Statutes, We have therefore thought fit to publish and declare Our pleasure herein, and do hereby charge, and require all Our Wardens of Ports, Searchers, and other Our Officers, and Ministers whatsoever, whom it may concern, that they use their best and utmost diligence, and endeavour, to prevent the sending, carrying, or transporting of any Gold, or Silver, in money, Bullion, Plate, or vessel, in any manner, or way, out of this realm contrary to the laws, and Statutes of the Kingdom, not forbearing to make search, and to perform the utmost of their duty( to which they are obliged by their oath& office) for, or in respect of any Order, or Ordinance, or Command of one or both Houses of Parliament: And We do hereby let all Our Subjects know, that whosoever shall offend herein, and whatsoever Searcher, or Officer shall be negligent, or fail in the performance of his duty,& the trust of his place concerning the same, they shall incur Our high displeasure, and expect to suffer, and undergo the extremest penalties, forfeitures,& punishments, which by the laws of the Land may be inflicted upon them. And whosoever shall discover and bring to light any thing done, or suffered, or intended to be done for, or touching the transporting of any Gold, or Silver contrary to the Law( besides the Reward which is appointed, and provided for him by the Statutes of the realm) we shall take it as a very good, and acceptable service done by them to Us, and to Our kingdom.  
¶ Given at Our Court at Oxford, this Tenth day of February, in the eighteen year of Our reign. 
 God save the King.