An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament. : With an oath or covenant: to be taken by all persons within the city of London, or line of communication, for the better securing of the Parliament, the cities of London and VVestminster, with the suburbes therof, and parts adjacent, in these times of eminent danger. : And that the Committee for the Militia of London shall have power to punish all such as shall weare any colours or markes of division in the said city, or execute them according to martiall law. Being also further authorized to take order (as occasion shall require) for the shutting up of shops within the said cities etc. to the end that all persons may be in a readinesse, and fitting posture for the defence therof.