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Die Martis, 26. Iulii. 1642.
THe Lords and Commons in Parliament doe declare, That it is against the Laws & liberties of the Kingdom, that any of the Subjects therof should be commanded by the King to attend him at his plea∣sure, but such as are bou••d thereto by speciall service. And if any Messenger or Officer shal by colour of a∣ny command from his Majesty, or wa••rant under his Majesties hand Arrest, take, or carry away any of his Majesties Subjects to any place whatsoever, contrary to their wills; That it is both against the Laws of the Land, the liberty of the Subjects, and is to the distur∣bance of the publike peace of the Kingdome; and any of His Majesties Subjects so Arrested, may lawfully refuse to obey such Arrests and commands.
And it is further declared, that whosoever is imploy∣ed by both or either House of Parliament concerning the Ord••nance for the Militia, or in advancing the Propositions for raysing of Horse, Money, or Plate,