We being now , by the special blessing of Almighty GOD , returned to the exercise of Our Royal Power and Government of Our Kingdoms ; And , being desirous to improve this Mercy to the best advantage of Our People ; Have thought fit to call a Meeting of Our Estates of Parliament of this Our ancient Kingdom of Scotland , as a ready meane after so long troubles , for settling a firm and lasting Peace , for confirming the just Liberties and Priviledges of Our Subjects , for vindicating of Our Honour , and asserting Our ancient Royal Prerogative , by which alone the Liberties of Our People can be preserved : And as We do herein relye upon the Loyalty , Prudence and Care of Our Parliament ; So We do absolutely leave and commit to them the Trying and Iudging of the carriage of Our Subjects during these troubles . Concerning which , We will from henceforth receive Information and Addresses only from Our Parliament , or Committee of Estates ; to whom , in the mean time , We have recommended the preparing and ordering of that Affair , and to whom alone any of Our People that are interessed , may freely , and canonly make their applications ; And which We have thought fit hereby to make known to all Our publick Ministirs and Subjects , whom it doth concern , and who may now finde , that We have hereby given an undoubted evidence of Our affection to , and confidence in , Our People , by making themselves judges , of what may concern both Our and their own interests : And further , We do hereby assure them , That Our own Honour , and the Honour of that Our ancient Kingdom being vindicat , and the ancient Prerogative of the Crown being asserted , We will grant such a full and free Pardon and Act of Indempnity , as shall witness , there is nothing We are more desirous of , then that Our People may be blessed with the abundance of Happiness , Peace and Plenty , under Our Government . And , We do hereby command you Our Heraulds , Pursevants and Messengers of Arms , to passe and make publication hereof at the Mercat Crosse of Edinburgh , and other places medfull ; And in Our Name and Authority to command , charge and inhibite all , and sundry our Subjects of Scotland , That none of them presume to go out of the Kingdom without Licence of Our Committee of Estates , under the pain to be esteemed and pursued as contemners of Our Authority and Government .