Scot Covenant Passes Commons Amid Expectation of Lords Action
The Scots Covenant issue dominates a long Commons debate with full concurrence, minor wording added to pacification clauses, and expected rapid Lords consideration. A petition from Tower prisoner Coronell Afartin drew release approval, while a new Broad Seal design was approved for quick production. Gloucester intelligence reports a breach attempt at the Breach-work repelled by the governour and town forces, with three cannons captured.