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Rolls called and prayers said.
The estates of parliament refuse to meddle with the same as a matter already examined by the judge ordinary, to whose sentence they remit the supplicant.
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[James Graham], earl of Montrose, being heard in presence of the lords of parliament, declared that he formerly desired to be heard to know the command or pleasure of the estates, to which he should endeavour to give satisfaction to the full as near as he could.
The estates, being advised therewith, declare that this hearing being granted to him upon his supplication often presented and pressed in parliament, it is permitted to him by the estates to say what he thinks fitting to propose to them. Which being intimated to the earl, the Earl of Montrose declared that albeit some great imputations be laid to his charge, yet he is so confident of his own innocency that he will not deprecate but supplicate for justice and trial.
The estates, having advised therewith, declare they will take to their consideration what course they will next take regarding this and in the meantime command my lord to return to the castle.
And this being pronounced to the Earl of Montrose he declared that in all humility he received the sentence of the parliament and expected confidently justice in all their proceedings, being hopeful to clear his own innocency.
It being voted to what day the Earl of Montrose should be summoned, whether upon 21 days, 8 days or more or less, the estates appoint the citation to be given upon 15 days, which they find sufficient.
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[Archibald Napier], lord Napier being heard upon his supplication, declared he had done nothing against the law of God or nations or municipal law, and if the contrary should be tried, he submitted himself in all humility to the censure of the parliament, but desired them to be careful in their proceeding that nothing may be done derogatory to the glory of this nation.
Whereupon the estates remanded him back again to the castle until he be insisted against according to justice.
[1641/7/46]*[print] [email] [cite] [preceding] [following]
It being voted, it is found by the estates that Sir Archibald Stewart of Blackhall shall be committed to the castle, and accordingly a warrant was subscribed by [Robert Balfour, lord Balfour of Burleigh], president of the parliament, for that effect.
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[Sir George Stirling], laird of Keir, being called in presence of the parliament, declared that ever since the beginning he had heartily joined in the good cause and had never swerved from the straight way of advancing the same, and if any suspicion be now against him he hopes to purge himself thereof, and in the meantime desires the estates to suspend any prejudicial opinion of him until he be tried, and craved that when summons shall be given against him liberty may be granted to him to meet with [James Graham], earl of Montrose and [Archibald Napier], lord Napier that they may advise upon their common defence.
The estates declare they will proceed legally according to justice and when, after citation, any supplication shall be exhibited, the same shall receive answer.
[1641/7/48]*[print] [email] [cite] [preceding] [following]
The estates appoint their meeting now in the time of the assembly to be at 3 o'clock after noon and from that to 7 o'clock.
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The estates grant dispensation to the justice to sit upon the assize of William Fraser for the murder of Edward Scola, according to the supplication given in by Jean Currour to the parliament craving the same.
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Regarding the supplication given in to the parliament by [Francis Scott], earl of Buccleuch, craving that Lieutenant Colonel [Robert] Home may be discharged to uplift the teinds of the parish of Watstirker,
The estates grant the desire foresaid of the said supplication.