Note (47) — Chapter III
Reading edition
Whitelocke’s Memorials, 367. “The heads of the charge against the King were published by leave, in this form: That Charles Stuart, being admitted King of England, & therein trusted with a limited power, to govern by, & according to the Laws of the Land, & not otherwise, & by his trust being obliged, as also by his Oath, & office to use the power committed to him, for the good & benefit of the people, & for the preservation of their Rights and Privileges,” etc.