1639.—May.
44. The Oath of Alleadgeance.[206]
I, A B, doe swear, before the Almichtie God that I will bear all faithfull alleadgeance to my true and undoubted Soveraigne Lord, King Charles, who is lawfull King of this Island, and all other his Kingdomes and dominions, both by land and sea, by the laws of God and man, and by lawfull succession; and that I will constantlie and chearfullie, even to the uttermost of my power and hazard of my life, constantlie oppose all seditions, rebellions, conspiracies, Covenants, conjurations, and treasons quhatsomever, raised up or sett by against his Royall Dignitie, crowne, or persone, under what pretence or cullour whatsomever; and if it shall come, were it under pretence of religion, I hold it more abhominable before God and man: and this Oath I take voluntarlie, in the true faith of a good Christian and loyall subject, without any equivocation or mentall reservation, in whatsoever frame, whilk I hold no power upon earth can absolve me in any parte.
God Save the King!
1639.—May 29.
45. Letter from the King to Hamilton.[207]
Hamilton,
Having much Business, I refer you to Master Treasurer; yet this I think necessary to pass under my own Hand, (because of a Clause in yours of the 26th of this Moneth) that I am so far from having the least hint in my heart against you, that I would think my self a happy Man, if I could be as confident in the Faith, Courage, and Industry of the rest of my Commanders and Officers, as I am of you; which makes me really to be
Your assured constant Friend,
Charles R.
Berwick,
May 29ᵗʰ 1639.