We have, according to your Majesty's command, every man by himself,
and all of us together, taken into serious consideration the case and
question signed by your Majesty, and inclosed in your royal letter;
and we are of opinion, that when the good and safety of the kingdom
in general is concerned, and the kingdom in danger, your Majesty may,
by writ under the Great Seal of England, command all your subjects
of this your kingdom, at their charge to provide and furnish such a
number of ships, with men, victuals, and munition, and for such time
as your Majesty shall think fit for the defence and safeguard of this
kingdom from such danger and peril: and that by law your Majesty may
compel the doing thereof in case of refusal or refractoriness: and we
are also of opinion, that in such case your Majesty is the sole judge
both of the danger, and when and how the same is to be prevented and
avoided.
[Signed by twelve Judges.]