Snippet: 666 of 1192 (1587, Volume 6, p. 899)
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Sir, following the three edicts inuiolablie kept and obserued by your
predecessors emperours of Rome,The words of
Clarence| [...]ux king of armes to the emperor. kings, princes, and
capteins, Guien king of armes of the most
christened king; and also Claren|ceaux king of armes to the king of
England our so|uereigne & naturall lords: we presenting our
selues before your sacred maiestie, for to declare certeine things from
the said kings our maisters: beseech your maiestie, that hauing regard to
the said lawes according to your benignitie and mercie, that it would
please you to giue vs sure accesse and good in|treating in your
countries, lands, and seigniories, at|tending your answer, with sure
conduct to returne vnto the countries,
lands, and seigniories of our said souereigne lords.The emperor giueth the heralds liber|tie to speake.
The emperour then bad them saie on whatsoeuer the kings your maisters
haue giuen you in charge: your priuileges shall be kept, none shall doo you
anie displeasure within my kingdomes or territories. After this, Guien read
a writing signed with the hand of the said Guien king of armes.