WHereas Wee haue taken into Our Princely consideration , that , by reason of the late vnseasonable weather , the hopefulnesse of the next ensuing Haruest is much indangered , by which , and by the former exportations the Stores of Corne for the prouision of this Kingdome will be much shortened , and the prices may in all probability bee much enhanced ; And forasmuch as wee are informed , that the scarcitie of Corne and Graine in the neighbouring Kingdomes and parts , from whence Our Dominions in times of dearth or scarcitie , haue formerly beene furnished , is such , as little hope of reliefe is to be expected from them : Wee therefore , desiring , as much as in vs lieth , by Our timely prouidence , to take care for the preuention of the many inconueniences , which otherwise may ensue , haue thought fit by the aduice of the Lords , and others of Our Priuie Counsell , to declare and publish Our Royall will and pleasure therein .

And Wee doe hereby straitly charge , prohibite , and commaund , that no person or persons whatsoeuer , shall from hencefoorth attempt , presume , or goe about to transport , export , or send away , any Corne or Graine whatsoeuer , out of this Our Realme of England , or from any the Ports , Hauens or Creekes of the same , into any the parts beyond the Sea , vntill Our Royall pleasure bee further declared to the contrary , although the prices of such Corne or graine shall fall out to bee vnder the rate limited by the Statute for Transportation of Corne and Graine in that behalfe ; Any former Licence , or other command whatsoeuer to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding .

And for the better execution of Our pleasure herein , Wee doe hereby will and command , as well all Mayors , Iustices of Peace , and other Ministers , as all the Officers and Farmers of Our Customes within this Our Realme of England , to take notice of this Our Royall Command , and to see the same duely obserued , as they tender Our pleasure , and will anoyd Our indignation and displeasure for the contrary .