4. That all their complaints should be humbly represented to his
Imperial Majesty and the Catholic Electors, in order to a peaceable
accommodation.
5. That they claim the protection of the emperor, according to the
laws of the empire, and the present emperor's solemn oath and promise.
6. That they would appoint deputies who should meet at certain
times to consult of their common interest, and who should be always
empowered to conclude of what should be thought needful for their
safety.
7. That they will raise a competent force to maintain and defend their
liberties, rights, and religion.
8. That it is agreeable to the Constitution of the empire, concluded
in the Diet at Augsburg, to do so.
9. That the arming for their necessary defence shall by no means
hinder their obedience to his Imperial Majesty, but that they will
still continue their loyalty to him.
10. They agree to proportion their forces, which in all amounted to
70,000 men.
The emperor, exceedingly startled at the Conclusions, issued out a
severe proclamation or ban against them, which imported much the
same thing as a declaration of war, and commanded Tilly to begin,
and immediately to fall on the Duke of Saxony with all the fury
imaginable, as I have already observed.
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