Distinction but that of Loyalty. 

 I expect your Concurrence in so Christian a Work, and in making Laws against Prophaneness and all Sorts of Debauchery. 

 I shall also most readily consent to the making such Good and Wholesome Laws as may be for the general Good of the Nation, the Improvement of Trade, and the relieving of such as have been injured by the late Acts of Settlement, as far forth as may be consistent with Reason, Justice, and the Publick Good of my People. 

 And as I shall do my Part to make you Happy and Rich, I make no Doubt of your Assistance; by enabling me to oppose the unjust Designs of my Enemies, and to make this Nation flourish. 

 And to encourage you the more to it, you know with what Ardour and Generosity and Kindness the Most Christian King gave a secure retreat to the Queen, my Son, and Myself, when we were forced out of England, and came to seek for Protection and Safety in his Dominions; how he embraced my Interest, and gave me such Supplies of all Sorts as enabled me to come to you; which, without his obliging Assistance, I could not have done:  This he did at a Time when he had so many and so considerable Enemies to deal with:  and you see still continues to do. 

 I shall conclude as I have begun, and assure you I am as sensible as you can desire of the signal Loyalty you have expressed to me; and shall make it my chief study (as it always has been) to make you and all my Subjects happy. 

 

 These were the Acts of that memorable parliament. 

 

  Chapter I.  

 Chapter I. 

 An Act of Recognition. 

  Chapter II.  

 Chapter II. 

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