Of this you may be assured, that you shall none of you suffer for your opinions or religion, so long as you live peaceably, and you have the word of a king for it.
Source: Said to a deputation of Quakers; in Works, by R. Hubberthorn.
-- Charles II, (Jun 13 1630-1685), British ruler; The Merry Monarch was King of Great Britain, Ireland, 1660-85; wanted to strengthen monarchy and reduce financial power of Parliament.