FOrasmuch , as notwithstanding it hath pleased the Almighty GOD , to restore the Kingdom to the great blessings of peace and prosperity , under the protection of His Majesties Royal Government , after their late grievous sufferings and bondage under Vsurpers : Yet , some seditious and ill-affected persons endeavour to infuse the principles of rebellion in the minds of many good Subjects , of purpose to dispose them to new troubles . And for that end , have adventured to translate in the English Tongue , an old seditious Pamphlet , Entituled , De jure Regni apud Scotos , whereof Mr. George Buchannan was the Author ; which was condemned by Act of Parliament in anno , one thousand five hundred and eighty four , during the Reign of His Majesties Grand-father of blessed memory ; and have dispersed many Copies of the said Translation , which may corrupt the affections of the Subjects , and alienat their minds from their obedience to the Laws and His Majesties Royal Authority , and from the present Government , if it be not timely prevented . Therefore , the Lords of His Majesties Privy Council , in His Majesties Name and Authority , command and charge all Subjects , of what degree , quality or rank soever they be , to bring and deliver to the Clerk of Privy Council , all Copies which they have of the said Pamphlet or Book , translated as said is ; and that none presume hereafter to double any of the saids Copies or disperse the same ; With certification , that the contraveeners shall be proceeded against as seditious persons , and disaffected to Monarchical Government , conform to the Laws , with all rigour . And ordains these presents to be printed , and published at the Mercat-cross of Edinburgh and other places needfull , that none pretend ignorance .