England under Charles II. from the Restoration to the Treaty of Nimeguen, 1660-1678: English History from Contemporary Writers
Taylor, W. F.
1889
The King cancels the Declaration of Indulgence.
Ibid, col. 561. | |
"There was another particular," the lord chancellor said, "he thought fit to acquaint them with, which though it was by his Majesty's leave yet it was not by his command; however he thought it his duty to acquaint the House with it (Mr. Secretary Coventry intending to acquaint the House of Commons with the same): that his Majesty had the last night, in pursuance of what he then intended, and declared | |
128 | this morning, concerning the Suspension of the Penal Laws not being for the future drawn either into consequence or example, caused the original declaration under the great seal to be cancelled in his presence; whereof himself and several other lords of the council were witnesses." |
All this was so satisfactory to the Parliament that both Houses joined in the following vote:-" Resolved, nem. con., That the humble and hearty thanks of these Houses be returned to his Majesty for his gracious, full, and satisfactory answer this day given to their humble petitions and addresses." This was declared to the king in the Banqueting House by the mouth of the lord chancellor at the head of both Houses; to which his Majesty made this answer: " My Lords and Gentlemen, I hope there will never be any difference amongst us; I assure you there shall never be any occasion on my part." | |