Note 656 — Chapter XXIII
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Rushworth, vii. 1334.
It is unnecessary to do more than indicate that the Commissioners replied to this document, (November the 20th, 1648,) still urging the three points, but explaining the Directory, as setting down the matter of prayer, only leaving words to a minister's discretion. To this Charles gave a final reply, November the 21st, adhering to Episcopacy and the inalienability of church lands. As to the Directory—having observed its latitude according to their explanation—he was willing to waive his objections. The King's final reply is not given in Rushworth, but it may be found in the Parl. Hist., iii. 1130.