And whereas the ancient usage of the vassals of the King, and other subject superiors, being obliged to give suit and presence, or to appear at head courts at certain times of the year, has of a long time been useless, and therefore ought not to be continued; from and after the said twenty-fifth day of March, no proprietor of lands in Scotland, holding of the King, or of any subject superior, shall be obliged to attend, appear, and give suit and presence by himself, or his procurator, at any head court, or be liable to any fine or penalty, for default of attendance at such head court; any law, charter, contract, custom or usage to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding.