But the Act which had been passed by their management still continued to be law in Scotland, nor was it in their master's power to undo what they had done.
The Commons were not content with addressing the throne.

They instituted an inquiry into the proceedings of the Scotch Company in London.
Belhaven made his escape to his own country, and was there beyond the reach of the Serjeant-at-Arms.

But Paterson and some of his confederates were severely examined.

It soon appeared that the Board which was sitting in Clement's Lane had done things which were certainly imprudent and perhaps illegal.

The Act of Incorporation empowered the detectors to take and to administer to their servants an oath of fidelity.