Apud Edinburgh ultimo die mensis Maii, anno Domini, 1642 : The which day in the presence of the Lords of Secret Councell, compeared personally, Thomas earle of Hadinton, David lord Elcho, Arthur Arsken, [and others] ... and in the name of the noblemen, ge1642]Petitioning "your lordships ... seriously to ponder the consequences of your answer to His Majesty and the Parliament of England at this time". Followed by a declaration by the lords of the Council, expressing their intention "not to do any thing contraretext