Forasmuch as, my Lord, this indictment is grounded upon an Act of Parliament, directly oppugnant to the laws of God and his holy Church. |
Now, forasmuch as princes are not only powerful but rich, according to a number of people, it is no wonder why states by encouraging marriage, advance their own interests. |
And forasmuch as We cannot at this time be present in the Higher House of Our said Parliament being the accustomed place for giving Our Royal Assent. |
And forasmuch as his return hath been longer then I looked for, I have sent thus expressly to know both of him, and of you, the cause of this retardment of his. |
Forasmuch as, though your exterior would not command respect, my experience admonishes me that you are a man of education and not accustomed to drinking. |
Doubtless he may pardon and assoil all such in their unhappiness, forasmuch as the secret of it is with him. |