FOrasmuch as the Great Preparations made to Invade and Conquer this Our Kingdom , require Our utmost Care in providing for the necessary Safety and Defence thereof ; Wherein We Resolve ( through God's Assistance ) not to be wanting : And to the intent that Our Enemies who will bring the heavy and sad Calamities of War , may not strengthen themselves at their coming hither by seizing the Horses , Oxen and Cattel of any of Our Subjects , which may be useful and serviceable to them for Burthen and Draught : We have therefore thought fit , and We do by this Our Royal Proclamation ( Published by and with the Advice of Our Privy Council ) strictly Charge , Require and Command all and every the Lords Lieutenants , and Deputy Lieutenants , of Our respective Counties adjoyning to the Sea , and all Sheriffs , Iustices of Peace , Mayors , Bayliffs , and all and every other Officers and Ministers , Civil and Military , within their respective Counties , Cities , Towns and Divisions , that they cause the Coasts to be carefully watched , and upon the first Approach of the Enemy , to cause all Horses , Oxen and Cattel , which may be fit for Burthen or Draught , and not actually Imployed in the Service and Defence of Vs , and the Countrey , to be driven and removed by the space at least of twenty Miles from the Place where the Enemy shall Attempt to Land , and to secure the same in such Effectual manner , that they may not fall into the Hands or Power of any of Our Enemies : Wherein nevertheless it is Our Will and Pleasure , that the respective Owners may suffer as little Damage and Loss , as may be Consistent with the Great and Publick Safety of the Kingdom .