VVHereas divers Persons in the Iles and Highlands of this Kingdome, under pretence of Commissions issued to the Captains and Chieffs of Clanns by the Duke of Hamil­toune, or others who Authorized the late unlawfull en­gagement against England. And are now in Arms in this Kingdome for prosecution of the same, Have combyned themselves and entered into a confederacy, to invade, fall upon, and destroy the Lord Marquesse of Argyles Lands, And to spoyle, ruine and lay waste other places of this Kingdome, by exercing all Acts of Hostility against the wel-affected. To the end therefore, that all such persons may berightly informed, and not misled, by entering into so horrid a Rebellion, of following such desperate Counsells and Courses, ten­ding to their own destruction, and the disturbance of the Peace of the Kingdome; Especially in the present condition of affairs, VVhen the Army which lately inva­ded England is wholly dissipated and routed, and considerable Forces alrea­dy raised, and more to be leavyed for suppressing the remainder thereof now in this Kingdome, and others whosoever shall adhere to them, or joyn with them in Arms to the promoting of that Engagement and continuance of Our troubles; VVhen the Parliament of Englands. Forces are also presently lying before the Towns of Berwick and Carlyle, for reducing the same to the Kingdome of Eng­land, whereby the Kingdome was in a fair way to attain an end of troubles, and [...]l obstructions of the union betwixt both the Nations to be happily removed. The great desires that we have of the Peace and quiet of the Kingdome; And that all such who are or shall be ensnared by false suggestions, may be reclaimed and drawn off such Rebellious interprizes, which will kindle the flams and combustion of the Kingdome, and retard the establishment of a desired Peace, Have made us to exhort; likeas we do require and Charge all such Captains and Chieffs of Clanns & others who are now in charge, or adhere to them in this their Rebellion: To shew themselves good and dutifull subjects, forthwith to lay down Arms, to forsake that Rebellion, and to behave themselves in all quiet and peaceable manner, Certifying them and each of them, that if they persist and continue to commit any rapins, do any violence, or Acts of Hostility under any pretence or Authority whatsoever. They shall be esteemed as enemies to Religion, King and Kingdoms, and pursued and punished accordingly; And hereof they are to take speciall notice and give obedience under all highest paynes. And we ordain these presents to be published at the mercat Crosse of Edinburgh, and other places needfull, and also to be Printed, that none pretend ignorance.