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It shall be free for the Merchants of both King∣domes, their Factors and servants, and also the Ma∣sters and Marriners of Ships upon the Sea, and in o∣ther Waters, as likewise in the Ports, and upon the Coasts and Lands of either Confederate, going, re∣turning and walking, for the defence of their Persons and Goods, to carry any kind of portable Arms, as well offensive as defensive, so that they give no just cause of suspition to the Commanders and Magistrates of
any place, of any Plots or Contrivances against the Publick or private Peace.