April 1644
[16 April, 1644.]
Be it Ordained, by the Lords and Commons in Parliament
assembled, That the Committee of both Kingdoms be hereby
enabled to prepare Propositions for a safe and well-grounded
Peace, the same to be brought into One or both Houses on
Friday come Sevennight, the 26th of April, 1644, or sooner if it
may be, sitting the Houses, to be reviewed and considered of;
and then, by the mutual Advice and Consent of both Kingdoms,
to be perfected: Provided always, That the Power given unto
the said Committee by this Ordinance shall continue no longer
than during the Time herein limited for the bringing in of the
said Propositions.