THE Lords of His Majesties Privy Council taking to their consideration, that the work which the Magistrates of Edinburgh have undertaken, and are pre­sently about, in conveying and bringing in VVater to the said Burgh, by Leaden-pypes and Conduits, from a Fountain some Miles distant therefra, is a most commendable enterprize, tending not only to the good and advantage of the Inhabitants of the said Burgh, but also, of most of His Majesties Subjects of this King­dom, who have occasion to reside in, or frequent the said Burgh, being the chief City of the Kingdom, and the ordinary Seat of the Sun [...] [...] very expedient[?] that the saids Magistrates should be encouraged to proceed in, and perfect so good a work, and that a strict course be taken for deterring any persons to break or spoil the saids Pypes and Conduits (if any should be so malicious as to attempt the same) that the endeavours used, and expences imployed in this Affair, may not be frustrat and rendered ineffectual. Therefore the saids Lords of Privy Council do strictly prohibit and discharge any person, or persons whatsoever, so take up, break, embazle, or any wayes spoil the saids Leaden-pypes, Conduits, Fountains, or Cisterns, which shall be made use of for con­veying the VVater to the said Burgh, or any part of the same, or to do any thing which may impede the said work, and current of the VVater, certifying such as shall be found to transgress, that they shall incur the Councils displeasure, and shall be further lyable to such pains and punishments as the Law doth provide in such cases, which shall be inflicted upon them with all rigor. And the saids Lords do recommend to, and authorize the Magistrats of the said Burgh, Sheriffs, and others in Authority, within their respective Jurisdictions, to make search for any persons who shall be informed to be guilty of the said Crime, and upon evidence of their guilt, to commit them to Prison until they be proceeded against ac­cording to Law. And Ordains these presents to be Printed, and Published at the Mercat Cross of Edinburgh, and other places needful, that none pretend ignorance.