WHereas it is represented to vs , that in Connaught , and several other parts of this Kingdom , are great quantities of Grass , and Crops of standing Corn , now ready to Reap and Mow , on the Lands of Persons absent from their Habitations , and now actually in Rebellion , and that since the Battle of Aghrim , and the Surrender of Gallway , the Farmers , Vnder-Tenants and Cottiers have generally withdrawn themselves from their respective Habitations , so that there are not hands in the Country sufficient to save and bring in the present growing Harvest : We have therefore thought fit , and hereby do publish , promise and declare , That all Farmers , Vnder-Tenants and Cottiers , now in Arms , or following the Enemies Camp , that shall within fifteen days after publication hereof , return to their Habitations , and apply themselves to bring in the Harvest , they shall not only quietly and peaceably hold and enjoy their several Farms and Holdings as they formerly did : paying their Rents for their Holdings , or according to the custom of the Country , for the standing of their Corn , but shall also be fully and absolutely protected , if not guilty of private Murther : And for the better saving and bringing in the Harvest upon the Lands of all Absentees , or such as have not returned pursuant to the late Gracious Offers made unto them : We do hereby further publish , promise and declare , That all Persons that shall Mow the Grass , Reap the Corn , and bring in the Harvest on the said Forfeited Lands to the most contiguous and convenient places for laying up the same to Their Majesties use and behoof , shall have the one half of such Corn and Hay made up by them to their own proper use , and be protected in the quiet and peaceable enjoyment thereof , behaving themselves inoffensively and as becomes good Subjects .