ABSTRACT
That there shall be a good, true, and firm peace between the Republic of England and the most Serene King of Portugal, and between the countries, territories, kingdoms, dominions, and principalities under their respective governments, and their people, subjects, and inhabitants, of whatsoever condition, rank, and dignity, not only by land, but by the sea, rivers, and fresh-waters; in such manner that their said people and subjects shall behave to each other with favour and assistance, mutual love and honest affection; and that neither of the said parties, or their people, subjects, or inhabitants, shall commit or attempt any thing against the other, in any place, either by land or sea, or in the harbours or rivers of either, nor shall consent or adhere to any war, counsel or treaty, to the damage of the other, nor receive or harbour the rebels or fugitives of either, in any of the other’s territories, kingdoms, dominions, ports, or borders.
