Appendix C(12) 1792 Report of Commissioners of Inquiry]

APPENDIX (C.) N° 12

TTHE BISHOP'S OATH OF OFFICE BEFORE THE REVESTMENT.

The Oath administered to the Bishop of this Isle.

My allegiance to the King's Majesty of Great Britain, and my former oaths (according to .the laws there) reserved;

I swear to be true to his Grace James Duke of Atholl, and to his heirs; and will perform all such dutys unto them as belongs to my place being Bishop here.

And to my power shall maintain and defend the ancient laws, statutes, and customes, proper and belonging to this Isle, and prerogatives due to the heyres thereof.

And with my best advise and counsell be aiding to the Captain of this Isle, or Governour for the time being, for furtherance of the government and benefitt of the said Isle.

So God me help, and by the contents of this Book.

Examined by
JOHN QUAYLE, C.R.