WHereas divers Persons in the Iles and Highlands of this Kingdome , under pretence of Commissions issued to the Captains and Chieffs of Clanns by the Duke of Hamiltoune , or others who Authorized the late unlawfull engagement against England . And are now in Arms in this Kingdome for prosecution of the same , Have combyned themselves and entered into a confederacy , to invade , fall upon , and destroy the Lord Marquesse of Argyles Lands , And to spoyle , ruine and lay waste other places of this Kingdome , by exercing all Acts of Hostility against the wel-affected . To the end therefore , that all such persons may berightly informed , and not misled , by entering into so horrid a Rebellion , of following such desperate Counsells and Courses , tending to their own destruction , and the disturbance of the Peace of the Kingdome ; Especially in the present condition of affairs , When the Army which lately invaded England is wholly dissipated and routed , and considerable Forces already raised , and more to be leavyed for suppressing the remainder thereof now in this Kingdome , and others whosoever shall adhere to them , or joyn with them in Arms to the promoting of that Engagement and continuance of Our troubles ; When the Parliament of Englands . Forces are also presently lying before the Towns of Berwick and Carlyle , for reducing the same to the Kingdome of England , whereby the Kingdome was in a fair way to attain an end of troubles , and ●l obstructions of the union betwixt both the Nations to be happily removed . The great desires that we have of the Peace and quiet of the Kingdome ; And that all such who are or shall be ensnared by false suggestions , may be reclaimed and drawn off such Rebellious interprizes , which will kindle the flams and combustion of the Kingdome , and retard the establishment of a desired Peace , Have made us to exhort ; likeas we do require and Charge all such Captains and Chieffs of Clanns & others who are now in charge , or adhere to them in this their Rebellion : To shew themselves good and dutifull subjects , forthwith to lay down Arms , to forsake that Rebellion , and to behave themselves in all quiet and peaceable manner , Certifying them and each of them , that if they persist and continue to commit any rapins , do any violence , or Acts of Hostility under any pretence or Authority whatsoever . They shall be esteemed as enemies to Religion , King and Kingdoms , and pursued and punished accordingly ; And hereof they are to take speciall notice and give obedience under all highest paynes . And we ordain these presents to be published at the mercat Crosse of Edinburgh , and other places needfull , and also to be Printed , that none pretend ignorance .