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Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 1, 1547-1629. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1802.
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Sabbati, 21o Februarii
House attends the King.
THE Speaker elect coming into the House presently after One of the Clock this Afternoon, and sitting in his Chair till about Three, at last a Messenger came down from the Upper House, declaring, his Majesty had sent for this House, to come up, and present their Speaker unto him.
Whereupon Mr. Speaker elect went up, accompanied with about 200 of the House.
The Speaker returning about an Hour after, with the Serjeant carrying the Mace before him; and being set in his Chair, and the House settled; according to the usual Custom, there was read,
Prohibitions.
L. 1a. An Act concerning Probate of Suggestions, in Cases of Prohibition.
This was a Bill, which had been read, committed, and ingrossed, the last Convention in Parliament.
Adjournment.
Which Bill being read; without any Motion made, or other Thing done (as the usual Manner on that Day hath been) Mr. Speaker, and the House, arose and departed.