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Prayer said and rolls called.
The king being present.
The which day this act was made by the king and estates whereof the tenor follows: Whereas there have been certain scandalous words spoken of the Marquis of Hamilton, tending to the prejudice of his honour and fidelity to his majesty and his country, which are now acknowledged by Harry [Ker], lord Ker, speaker thereof, in presence of his majesty and estates of parliament, to have been rash and groundless, for the speaking whereof he is heartily sorry. And since his majesty and estates of parliament know them to be so, therefore his majesty and estates foresaid declare the said Marquis of Hamilton to be free thereof and esteem him to be a loyal subject to his majesty and faithful patriot to his country, and the said estates remit the further censure [of the said Lord Ker]† to the king's majesty. Subscribed by [John Elphinstone, lord Balmerino], president of the parliament, at direction of his majesty and estates thereof.