On the 5th May 1640 the King calls his Committee for Scottish Affairs together. Wentworth, William Laud, Algernon Percy, Francis Cottingham &amp; Henry Vane are present. Percy suggests that the war is abandoned but Wentworth still advocates War, &amp; the King should use his royal prerogative to raise men &amp; money. Laud supports Wentworth&#x27;s assertion but Cottingham is more cautious. Commissions of Array are issued &amp; ship-money levied