Calming himself, however, as well as he could, he at length said, in a low tone--"We confide the matter to you, since you desire it, for we are assured our dear son will act worthily and well as our representative.

Ye shall be clothed with our authority, and have power to punish these heinous offenders as ye see fit.

We will confirm your judgments, whatever they be, and sae will our Preevy Council." "I must have power to pardon, as well as to punish, my gracious Liege," said Charles.
"Ye shall hae baith," answered the King; "but the distinction is needless, since the ane is comprehended in the ither.

Ye shall have our ain seal, and act as if ye were King yersel'-- as ye will be ane of these days.

Will that content ye ?" "Perfectly," replied Charles, gratefully kissing his royal father's hand.