I A B will bare faithfull & true alegiants to the State of North Carolina and will to the utmost of my power Support main Taine and defend the Independent Goverment thare of against george the IIId king of great Britain and his Successers and the attempts of any other prince power State or potentate who by Secret arts treason Conspiraces or by open force Shall attempt to Subvert the Same and Will in Every Respect Conduct myself as a peaceable orderly Subject and will disclose and make known to the govener or Some member of the Council of State or Some Justice of the peace all Treasons Conspiracies and attempts Committed or intended to be Committed against the State Which Shall Come to my knowlege so help me god