Obj.
What if it be surmised by the King, That there is a Danger, and no such thing.
Sol. I am sorry to see this; Hath not our King a Conscience as well as King E. 1, and King E. 3. had? Besides, the King is Recordum Superexcellens: Is it not sufficiently proved with a Tesie m••ipso: Besides, the King saith the Danger is great; he hath the best Intelligence, better than the Learn∣ed Judge, or wisest Merchant; you must believe men in their own Arts: It is the Kings Art to know of Forein Matters and Intentions; we must believe the King in this Art, sua credendum, &c. Let us look into the Records, he hath confessed all this to be true, then ex ore suo, I may give Judgment against Mr. Hampden, & non refert quod sit notum Judicii, sed quod notum in forma Judicii.
To take notice of the Parliament Roll 26 E. 1. m. 21. The King desirous to reform the Gravami∣na, he sent forth Commissions to do right to eve∣ry party, and to enquire what was taken by the VVarrant of the King. The words are, That the Kings Pleasure, is the Commissioners should return what was taken by warrant, & que ils si tiendrent a payes per reason; it is no more, but the King will give them a Reason, or it was satisfied in Rea∣son.