Appendix C(16) 1792 Report of Commissioners of Inquiry]

APPENDIX (C.) N° 16

THE OATH ADMINISTERED TO THE ARCHDEACON'S OFFICIAL BEFORE THE REVESTMENT.

The Oath administered, to the Official of the Archdeacon's Court.

YOUR allegiance to the King's Majesty of Great Britain reserved ;

You shall swear to be true, and true faith and fidelity to bear unto his Grace James Duke of Atholl, Lord of this Isle, and his heirs, during your life.

You shall to your power maintain and defend the ancient laws, statutes, and customs, proper and belonging to this Isle, and the prerogatives due to the heirs thereof, as appertaineth to your office and place as Official, according to the trust in you reposed; and with your best advice and counsell, be aiding and assisting to the Captain and Governor, or Deputy-Governor of the said Isle, for the time being, for the furtherance of the government, and benefit of the said Isle, as oft as you shall be called upon or required thereunto.

You shall faithfully and diligently discharge the duty of ir place in all things according to the ancient laws, accus-mary course, and proceeding of your court under the Arch-deacon.

So God you help, and the contents of this Book.

Examined by
JOHN QUAYLE) C.R.