His Maiesties Declaration, touching his Proceedings in the late Assemblie and Conuention of Parliament

In this rare early‑17th‑century proclamation, the monarch addresses his subjects in a candid, almost conversational style. He announces the dissolution of the recently convened Parliament, explaining that the decision comes after careful counsel and a desire to act for the common good rather than personal grandeur. The king stresses his role as a benevolent guardian, promising openness about the reasons behind such a momentous act.

The document then turns to the practical matters that occupied the assembled Commons: a subsidy to fund the defence of the realm and the protection of the royal inheritance for future generations. Through a blend of firm authority and fatherly reassurance, the sovereign outlines the agreed financial measures and hints at future sessions to continue the work. Listeners will hear the language of an era when royal prerogative and public accountability were negotiated in a single, richly textured declaration.