WHereas the King our Soveraign Lord , upon some Decrease of the Plague in the Cities of London and Westminster , and places adjacent , and probable hopes it might cease , with colder weather , did Command the next Hillary Term to be held at Westminster , as formerly ; thereby intending Relief and Encouragement to His People in those parts , which he much desireth . But finding the Contagion hath continued there all this Winter-season ; and although by the mercy of God it is in a great measure abated , yet doth still continue ; and considering the confluence of fresh people , which the Term will bring thither , and their lodging in places , and conversing with persons that have been Infected , may be a means to spread and prolong the Infection : His Majesty therefore for avoiding that occasion , and for the future welfare and safety of His People , is pleased to adjourn part of the Term of St. Hillary now next coming ; ( That is to say ) in and from the first Return thereof , called Octabis Hillarii , unto the third Return of the same Term , called Crastino Purificationis , from Westminster to the Castle of Windsor , and there to be held and continued for the residue of the said Term : Which His Majesty signifieth to all His loving Subjects of this Realm , to the intent they which have Cause or Commandment to appear in any of His Highness Courts at Westminster , in , or at any day or time , in or after the said Octabis Hillarii , may tarry at their dwellings , or where their business otherwise shall lie , without resorting to any of the said Courts for that cause , before the said Crastino Purificationis next coming , and that without danger , forfeiture , or penalty , or contempt , to incur towards His Majesty in that behalf . And nevertheless His Majesties Pleasure is , That according to the ancient order of the Laws , the Essoynes of the said Octabis Hillarii shall be kept ; at which time Writs of Adjournment ( which His Majesty hereby commandeth the Lord High Chancellour of England to make forth ) shall be directed to the Iustices of either Bench , and to the Iudges of all other His Majesties Courts , to whom like Writs have been usually directed , giving them power to Adjourn the next Hillary Term , in and from Octabis Hillarii , unto the said Third Return as aforesaid ; And the said Adjournment to be made in the First day of the said Octabis Hillarii , commonly called the day of Essoynes . And His Majesty doth hereby declare His further Will and Pleaure to be , That in the said Term there shall be no Trials by Iuries , or any Iudgement upon Demurrers , or Special Verdicts , in any of His Courts of Kings-Bench , Common-Pleas , or Exchequer . And that all Matters , Causes , and Suits depending between party and party in His other Courts of Chancery , Exchequer-Chambers , or Dutchy of Lancaster , shall have continuance , and the party shall have Day from the Date of these Presents , until the said Third Return as aforesaid . And also , That there shall be no Iudicial Hearings , or determining of any causes , or matters in any of the said Courts of Chancery , Exchequer-Chambers , or Dutchy of Lancaster , during the said Term . And His Majesty doth hereby and further Declare , That no party shall be compelled , or need to appear in person in any of His Majesties said Courts , at any time during the said Term , but may make their appearance by their Attourneys ( saving onely in cases of Outlawry ) and that no Iuries , or any whom the same may concern , shall be compelled , or need to appear in any of His Majesties said Courts at any time during the said Term , for any Cause or Matter whatsoever , unless it be for some special or important Cause for His Majesties service onely .

And whereas His Majesty having removed the Receipt of His Exchequer , together with the Tally-Office , and all things thereunto belonging , from Nonsuch to Westminster , did by His Proclamation of the Fifth of this instant January , Direct all Sheriffs , Bayliffs , Collectours , and all other Officers , Accomptants and persons whatsoever , who were to pay in any moneys into the said Receipt , or otherwise to attend the same , to keep their days and times at Westminster aforesaid , and there to do , pay and perform in all things , as they should or ought to have done , if the said Receipt had not been removed , but there continued ; Nevertheless , His Majesties pleasure is , and He doth hereby Command all Collectors , Receivers , Sheriffs , and other Accomptants , and all other persons that should or ought to accompt in any of His Majesties Courts of Exchequer , or Dutchy of Lancaster , or to enter into any Accompt in either of the said Courts , or otherwise to attend the same , to repair unto Windsor at the time aforesaid , and then and there to Accompt and perform in all things touching their Accompts , as though no such Proclamation or Adjournment had been had or made . And His Majesties further Pleasure and Commandment is , That if any person or persons who ought to Accompt or pay any sum or sums of money to His Majesty in any of the Courts and Places aforesaid , do make Default therein , then His Highness Writs and Process shall be Awarded and sent forth against every such person and persons , and the same to be duely and orderly Served and Returned by the Sheriffs and Officers appointed thereunto , in such manner and form as the same should have been if this Proclamation had not been made : And if any Sheriff or other Officer shall make default , or be negligent in Serving , Executing , or Returning of any the Writs and Process aforesaid , That then every such Sheriff , and other Officer , shall incur such Pains and Penalties , as by the said Courts or any of them , shall be Taxed and Assessed : Willing and Commanding all and every His Majesties Sheriffs ; Officers and Subjects to whom it doth or shall appertain , to observe and keep their Assemblies and Appearances , with all their Returns and Certificates , in His Highness said Courts at Windsor , in Crastino Purificationis next coming , then and there to be holden and kept , and there to do their Offices and Duties in every behalf , in like manner and form as they should or ought to have done , if this present Proclamation had not been had or made , As they will answer the contrary at their perils .