Basiliká the works of King Charles the martyr : with a collection of declarations, treaties, and other papers concerning the differences betwixt His said Majesty and his two houses of Parliament : with the history of his life : as also of his tryal and martyrdome.

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Title: Basiliká the works of King Charles the martyr : with a collection of declarations, treaties, and other papers concerning the differences betwixt His said Majesty and his two houses of Parliament : with the history of his life : as also of his tryal and martyrdome.
Author: Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.
Publication: London :: Printed for Ric. Chiswell ...,; 1687.
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Subject terms: Charles -- I, -- King of England, 1600-1649.; Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649.
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XLIII. To the Inhabitants of Leicester, at LEICESTER, July 20. MDCXLII.

GEntlemen, Since I have found My Presence so very acceptable amongst My Good Subjects in these Northern parts, and that the Errors and Mistakes among them have wholly proceeded from misinformation, and are removed with more satisfaction and ease to them than they were received; I hold it a piece of My Duty, to take the ut∣most pains I can fully to inform and undeceive My People, and rather to prevent Crimes than to punish them.

In this Errand I am come to you, amongst whom there hath not been the least mis∣understanding, to shew you that I do not suspect any malice in the Place or in the People, though persons of as ill dispositions have been busie in it and amongst you as in any County in England, and such who have taken as great pains to do mischief and to bring confusion, as good men should for Peace and happiness: Though 'tis as true, that very many worthier Persons amongst you have appeared of contrary affections, which I shall always acknowledge.

I am come to you in a time too when nothing could invite Me to such a journey but My affection to and good esteem of you; having sent such Propositions of Peace and Ac∣commodation to My two Houses of Parliament, that I hope to have no other use of your affections but in your Prayers; being sure they will submit to them with alacrity, if the unexcusable enemies of the Peace of the Kingdom be not strong enough to prevail. And then you will find your selves so much concerned (for I have required nothing that with more justice can be denied Me, if it be duly weighed, than My Crown or My Life may be taken from Me) that I shall not need to ask your assistance, I know you will bring Horse, Men, Money, and Hearts worthy such a Cause. Your Religion, your Liberties, your Laws, which I will defend with My Life, (I mean the good known Laws of the Land; not Ordinances without My Consent, which till within these twelve months were never heard of from the Foundation of this Kingdom) will be the Quarrel: and in such a Cause the taking away My Towns, Ships, Arms and Money from Me shall not dishearten Me. The concurrence and affection of My People, with God's blessing, will supply and recover all.