Records of the Kirk of Scotland / containing the Acts and Proceedings of the General Assemblies from 1638 downwards, as authenticated by the clerks of assembly.

by Church of Scotland. General Assembly

King. I do require that I may give in my Reasons why I do not answer; and give me time for that.

Lord President. Sir, it is not for Prisoners to require.

King. Prisoners! Sir, I am not an ordinary Prisoner.

Lord President. The Court has considered of their Jurisdiction, and they have already affirmed their Jurisdiction; if you will not answer, we will give order to record your Default.

King. You never heard my Reasons yet.

Lord President. Sir, your Reasons are not to be heard against the highest Jurisdiction.

King. Shew me that Jurisdiction, where Reason is not to be heard.

Lord President. Sir, We shew it you here, the Commons of England; and the next time you are brought, you will know more of the pleasure of the Court, and it may be their final determination.

King. Shew me where-ever the House of Commons were a Court of Judicature of that kind.

Lord President. Serjeant, take away the Prisoner.