3. To performe the whole service at our owne cost.

4. Not to hinder any man in his owne way of makeing saltpetre, nor

importation from forreine parts."

The following memorandum is underwritten:

"Mr. Speaker hath our Bill; Be pleased to-morrow to call for it."

The original draft of the above disinterested offer may be seen Harl.

CLVIII. fol. 272.