Demission

And that this demission of our royal authority may have the more full and solemn effect, and none pretend ignorance, we give [our cousins authority] ... in our name and behalf, publicly, and in their presence, to renounce the Crown, guidance, and government of this our kingdom of Scotland.

She had just slipped her demission, with a footnote on the young lady's conduct, under the door of Madame.