In consequence of Shaftsbury's violent opposition to the Duke, and the court party, there was a Bill of Indictment of High Treason, read before his Majesty's Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer in the Sessions-House at the Old Bailey, but the Jury found it Ignoramus; upon which, all the party rejoiced at the deliverance of their head.

Terminer on the * till his Majesties *erein be * nor any * fail as yo* uttmost * and for y'r soe doing this sh* Given under my and * Seale the 26th dayof Apri* EFFINGHAM To his Majesties Justices of Oyer and Terminer.