V. That what is done or imparted to the Lord Lowdon concerning His Majesties Pleasure shall be kept secret, and not revealed to any here, further than His Majesty shall think expedient.
That the Lord Lowdon shall (as soon an conveniently he can) return an account of his Diligence.
[There was given with this another Paper, which follows.]
Memorandum of what passed betwixt the Marquis of Hamilton and me, 26 June 1640.
I. Because no great matters can be well effectuated without Trust, Fidelity, and Secrecy; therefore it is fit that we swear Fidelity and Secrecy to others, and that I shall faithfully contribute my best Endeavours for performance of what I undertake; and that my Lord Marquis doe the like to me.
II. Our desires and designs do tend mainly for Preservation of Religion, Laws, and Liberties of the Kingdom, the Kings Honour, and of His Royal Authority, and for establishing of a happy Peace, and preventing of Wars; and we are to advise and resolve upon such ways and means as may best conduce for these ends.
III. If (after using of our utmost Endeavours) it be not Gods will that we may be so happy as to obtain such a Peace in haste, as may content the King and satisfie his Subjects, till differences draw to a greater height, and beginning of Wars, to resolve what is fit to be done in case of such an Extremity, for attaining a wished Peace, and to condescend what course we shall take for keeping of Correspondence.
If my Endeavours and Service (which doubtless will put me to a great deal of expence and pains) shall prove useful for His Majesties Service and Honour, and the Good of the Kingdom, which are inseparable, the Marquis will intercede really, and imploy his best Endeavours with the King, to acknowledge and recompence the Lord Lowdon’s Travels and Service in such a manner as a Gracious King and Master should doe to a diligent and faithful Servant.