deputy_n under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n to_o search_v for_o and_o seize_v all_o arm_n in_o the_o custody_n and_o possession_n of_o any_o person_n or_o person_n who_o the_o say_a lieutenant_n or_o their_o deputy_n shall_v judge_v to_o be_v dangerous_a to_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o kingdom_n and_o to_o secure_v the_o same_o and_o give_v account_v thereoâ—_n to_o the_o say_a officer_n but_o such_o search_n be_v to_o be_v make_v in_o the_o daytime_n only_o between_o sun_n rise_v and_o sun_n set_v and_o not_o otherwise_o unless_o it_o be_v in_o city_n and_o their_o suburb_n town_n corporateâ—_n and_o market_n town_n or_o house_n within_o the_o billâ—_n of_o mortality_n in_o which_o place_n search_n may_v be_v in_o the_o night_n if_o the_o warrant_v so_o direct_a no_o dwell_a house_n of_o any_o peer_n of_o the_o realm_n iâ—_n to_o be_v search_v unless_o the_o warrant_n be_v from_o the_o king_n majesty_n under_o his_o sign-manual_a or_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lieutenant_n or_o one_o of_o the_o deputy_n lieutenant_n of_o the_o say_a county_n oâ—_n ride_v and_o in_o all_o place_n and_o house_n aforesaid_a where_o search_n be_v make_v in_o case_n of_o resistance_n to_o enter_v with_o force_n and_o such_o arm_n so_o seize_v where_o the_o lieutenant_n or_o their_o deputy_n or_o any_o two_o of_o they_o think_v fit_a may_v be_v restore_v to_o the_o owner_n again_o 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o the_o constable_n by_o warrant_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o lord_n lieutenant_n or_o any_o three_o or_o more_o of_o the_o deputy_n lieutenant_n be_v to_o levy_v such_o sum_n forfeiture_n penalty_n and_o payment_n as_o shall_v be_v charge_v upon_o any_o person_n or_o person_n within_o their_o several_a liberty_n for_o the_o furnish_n of_o arm_n horse_n or_o foot_n or_o payment_n of_o soldier_n 14_o car._n 2._o c_o 3_o &_o 15_o car._n 2._o c._n 4._o and_o where_o sufficient_a distress_n can_v be_v have_v than_o the_o lord_n lieutenant_n and_o their_o deputy_n by_o like_a warrant_n to_o the_o constable_n may_v commit_v such_o offender_n to_o prison_n until_o he_o shall_v make_v satisfaction_n according_a to_o the_o say_a forfeiture_n payment_n or_o penalty_n ibid._n chap._n v._o article_n which_o the_o high_a constable_n be_v to_o return_v the_o justice_n at_o their_o session_n or_o their_o monthly_a meeting_n of_o the_o division_n and_o to_o cause_v their_o petty_a constable_n etc._n etc._n in_o their_o several_a liberty_n to_o make_v return_v thereof_o unto_o they_o 1._o they_o be_v to_o return_v the_o name_n sir_n name_n addition_n of_o name_n and_o quality_n of_o all_o popish_a recusant_n as_o well_o housekeeper_n as_o lodger_n dwelling_n or_o reside_v in_o any_o of_o their_o say_a parish_n liberty_n or_o precinct_n 2._o such_o person_n as_o shall_v continue_v drink_v or_o tipple_a in_o any_o inn_n or_o alehouse_n at_o any_o time_n and_o more_o especial_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n or_o holy_a day_n and_o such_o person_n as_o they_o shall_v find_v drink_v and_o all_o such_o innkeeper_n and_o alehouse-keeper_n as_o shall_v entertain_v they_o 3._o item_n the_o name_n of_o such_o as_o shall_v profane_o swear_v or_o curse_v with_o the_o number_n of_o their_o oath_n immediate_o after_o the_o commit_v such_o offence_n inform_v the_o next_o justice_n thereof_o 4._o item_n they_o be_v to_o return_v such_o victualler_n or_o alehouse-keeper_n as_o use_v victual_v or_o sell_v of_o beer_n and_o ale_n without_o licence_n 5._o item_n such_o person_n as_o suffer_v any_o unlawful_a game_n to_o be_v suffer_v in_o their_o house_n backside_n or_o garden_n and_o also_o the_o name_n of_o such_o as_o shall_v play_v at_o any_o of_o the_o say_a game_n 6._o item_n such_o person_n as_o refuse_v or_o neglect_v to_o do_v their_o duty_n of_o watch_v and_o ward_n 7._o item_n such_o person_n as_o divide_v their_o house_n into_o several_a tenement_n and_o such_o as_o do_v entertain_v inmate_n who_o may_v be_v a_o annoyance_n to_o their_o neighbour_n or_o likely_a to_o bring_v charge_n upon_o the_o parish_n 8._o item_n the_o default_n of_o petty_a constable_n aâ—_n tythingman_n etc._n etc._n for_o not_o cause_v rogue_n vagabond_n and_o beggar_n to_o be_v due_o apprehend_v punish_v and_o pass_v according_a to_o tâ—â—_n statute_n 9_o item_n all_o masterless_a man_n and_o woman_n â—â—ving_v at_o their_o own_o hand_n such_o as_o be_v idle_a aâ—â—_n will_v not_o labour_v and_o can_v give_v no_o good_a account_v how_o they_o get_v their_o live_n all_o suspiâ—â—ous_a person_n whore_n noctivagants_n or_o night_n walker_n and_o mother_n of_o bastard_n which_o maybe_o chargeable_a to_o the_o parish_n 10._o item_n the_o name_n of_o such_o person_n as_o â—â—fuse_v to_o take_v apprentice_n poor_a parish_n childrâ—â—_n to_o husbandry_n or_o other_o calling_n according_a 〈◊〉_d law_n 11._o item_n all_o such_o as_o neglect_v to_o make_v dâ—â—â—_n rate_n and_o collection_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o poâ—â—_n in_o every_o parish_n and_o that_o can_v or_o do_v not_o giâ—â—_n a_o just_a account_n of_o the_o employment_n of_o the_o reâ—â—_n and_o stock_n of_o the_o poor_a 12._o item_n of_o the_o defect_n in_o the_o high_a way_n and_o bridges_n with_o the_o name_n of_o such_o as_o shouâ—â—_n repair_v they_o and_o have_v neglect_v or_o refuse_v 〈◊〉_d do_v their_o duty_n herein_o 13._o item_n such_o scavenger_n as_o neglect_v to_o 〈◊〉_d their_o office_n in_o cleanse_v the_o street_n to_o be_v kepâ—_n clean_a within_o their_o liberty_n and_o the_o name_n of_o such_o person_n as_o commit_v common_a annoyance_n by_o lay_v of_o dung_n soil_n dirt_n or_o ash_n 〈◊〉_d the_o street_n 14._o item_n the_o name_n of_o all_o such_o person_n 〈◊〉_d refuse_v to_o pave_v the_o street_n before_o their_o house_n where_o the_o say_v street_n have_v usual_o be_v paveâ—_n former_o 15._o item_n the_o name_n of_o all_o such_o person_n as_o â—eep_v any_o hog_n to_o the_o common_a annoyance_n of_o â—is_n majesty_n subject_n in_o or_o about_o such_o liberâ—â—es_n place_n and_o precinct_n where_o hog_n ought_v â—ot_n to_o be_v keep_v 16._o item_n all_o such_o baker_n as_o put_v light_a bread_n 〈◊〉_d sale_n and_o the_o weight_n thereof_o and_o such_o brewer_n as_o sell_v beer_n or_o ale_n to_o unlicensed_a alehouse-keeper_n all_o forestaller_n regrator_n and_o engrosser_n of_o any_o corn_n grain_n butter_n cheese_n â—acon_n or_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o dead_a victual_n whatsoever_o 17._o last_o all_o such_o person_n as_o can_v prove_v or_o â—â—stifie_v any_o of_o the_o say_a offence_n be_v to_o be_v warn_v to_o appear_v before_o the_o say_a justice_n at_o their_o session_n or_o meeting_n aforesaid_a to_o testify_v their_o knowledge_n of_o such_o offence_n of_o which_o they_o can_v â—â—ve_v information_n chap._n vi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o foreign_a bonelace_n cutwork_n embroidery_n etc._n etc._n and_o french_a good_n the_o constable_n upon_o warrant_n to_o they_o direct_v from_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o chief_a officer_n of_o the_o city_n town_n corporate_a etc._n etc._n be_v to_o search_v within_o their_o respective_a county_n city_n town_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o shop_n â—eing_v open_a warehouse_n and_o dwellinghouse_n â—f_o such_o person_n or_o person_n who_o shall_v be_v suspect_v to_o have_v any_o foreign_a bonelace_n cut-work_n embroidery_n fringe_n bandstring_n button_n or_o needle-work_n make_v of_o thread_n silk_n or_o â—ny_n or_o either_o of_o they_o make_v in_o the_o part_n beyond_o the_o sea_n and_o where_o they_o find_v any_o sucâ—â—â—_n to_o seize_v the_o same_o 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 13._o no_o french_a wine_n vinegar_n brandy_n linâ—â—â—_n cloth_n silk_n salt_n paper_n or_o any_o manufacture_n make_v of_o or_o mix_v with_o silk_n threâ—â—â—_n wool_n hair_n gold_n or_o silver_n or_o leather_n â—â—â—ing_v of_o the_o product_n or_o manufacture_n of_o any_o 〈◊〉_d dominion_n of_o the_o french_a king_n shall_v after_o 〈◊〉_d 24_o of_o august_n 1689._o during_o the_o term_n of_o thâ—â—_n year_n or_o before_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n parliament_n next_o after_o the_o expiration_n of_o 〈◊〉_d say_v three_o year_n to_o be_v import_v into_o englaâ—â—_n wales_n or_o town_n of_o berwick_n or_o isle_n of_o jersâ—_n guernsey_n alderny_n sark_n or_o isle_n of_o man_n miâ—â—_n or_o unmixed_a with_o any_o commodity_n of_o the_o product_n of_o any_o other_o country_n such_o importation_n and_o vend_v the_o say_a commodity_n import_v contrary_a to_o this_o act_n be_v by_o the_o 〈◊〉_d act_n declare_v a_o common_a nuisance_n and_o suâ—â—_n good_n be_v to_o be_v seize_v and_o carry_v inâ—â—_n his_o majesty_n warehouse_n and_o if_o upon_o 〈◊〉_d information_n into_o the_o exchequer_n the_o juâ—â—_n find_v that_o they_o be_v french_a good_n judgement_n shall_v be_v that_o the_o wine_n and_o brandy_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d stave_v and_o spill_v in_o some_o river_n stream_n or_o sâ—â—_n near_o the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v seize_v
least_o except_o it_o be_v in_o june_n july_n and_o august_n and_o 〈◊〉_d those_o month_n it_o must_v have_v seventeen_o day_n â—nd_v under_o such_o time_n it_o can_v be_v make_v wholesome_a 2._o they_o ought_v to_o take_v out_o of_o every_o quarter_n â—f_a malt_n half_a a_o peck_n or_o more_o of_o dust_n by_o read_v rub_v and_o fan_v the_o same_o beâ—ore_o they_o put_v the_o same_o to_o fale_v or_o else_o they_o forfeit_v 20_o penny_n for_o every_o quarter_n otherwise_o â—old_a to_o be_v divide_v between_o the_o king_n and_o the_o â—â—former_n 3._o if_o any_o malt_n shall_v be_v put_v to_o sale_n not_o well_o â—ade_v according_a to_o the_o limit_a time_n or_o make_v 〈◊〉_d mow-burnt_a or_o spire_v barley_n or_o mix_v â—ood_n and_o bad_a together_o they_o forfeit_v two_o shilling_n for_o every_o quarter_n to_o be_v divide_v as_o aforesaid_a this_o act_n extend_v not_o to_o such_o as_o make_v malt_n for_o their_o own_o provision_n only_o and_o the_o forfeiture_n aforesaid_a must_v be_v prosecute_v within_o one_o 〈◊〉_d ear_n chap._n xxii_o â—â—e_z constables_z office_n about_o disturb_v of_o minister_n if_o any_o person_n purposely_o without_o authority_n disturb_v a_o preacher_n lawful_o license_v in_o â—reaching_v pray_v or_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n either_o by_o talk_v laugh_a hum_n or_o the_o like_a any_o constable_n or_o churchwarden_n of_o the_o place_n ought_v present_o to_o apprehend_v the_o party_n and_o carry_v he_o before_o a_o just_o of_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o same_o county_n who_o mâ—â—_n commit_v he_o to_o safe_a custody_n and_o within_o fâ—â—_n day_n after_o with_o another_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n they_o may_v examine_v the_o matter_n and_o if_o theâ—_n find_v it_o true_a by_o two_o witness_n they_o must_v commit_v he_o to_o the_o common_a goal_n there_o to_o â—â—main_v for_o three_o month_n and_o from_o thence_o 〈◊〉_d the_o next_o quarter_n session_n at_o which_o upâ—â—_n the_o party_n reconciliation_n and_o enter_v â—oâ—_n security_n for_o one_o whole_a year_n he_o may_v be_v release_v at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o justice_n but_o if_o he_o continue_v still_o in_o his_o obstinacy_n he_o mâ—â—_n continue_v in_o prison_n without_o bail_n till_o he_o be_v penitent_a 1_o mar._n sess_n 3._o c._n 3._o wingates_n stat._n tâ—_n sacrament_n dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 41._o f._n 103._o he_o that_o rescue_v a_o offender_n in_o this_o kiâ—â—â—_n shall_v suffer_v like_o imprisonment_n and_o forfeit_a fiâ—â—_n pound_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n that_o suffer_v such_o 〈◊〉_d offender_n to_o escape_v be_v present_v before_o 〈◊〉_d justice_n at_o their_o session_n of_o the_o county_n or_o corporation_n where_o the_o offence_n be_v make_v do_v aâ—â—_n forfeit_v five_o pound_n idem_fw-la chap._n xxiii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o moss-trooper_n the_o constable_n and_o other_o officer_n within_o the_o county_n of_o northumberland_n and_o câ—â—berland_n upon_o warrant_n from_o the_o justice_n of_o thâ—_n peace_n be_v to_o levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o thâ—_n party_n good_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o thâ—_n owner_n all_o such_o sum_n as_o shall_v be_v charge_v upon_o any_o person_n within_o their_o several_a constable_n â—â—â—â—es_v by_o the_o justice_n at_o their_o session_n for_o the_o â—â—feguard_n of_o the_o county_n against_o the_o injury_n â—â—heft_n and_o rapine_n of_o moss-trooper_n and_o the_o â—ustices_n also_o may_v examine_v any_o complaint_n against_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n that_o shall_v neglect_v or_o refuse_v or_o fail_v to_o give_v obedience_n to_o the_o act_n or_o do_v any_o thing_n in_o disturbance_n thereof_o and_o bound_v over_o such_o person_n to_o the_o quarter_n session_n to_o be_v proceed_v against_o according_a to_o justice_n 〈◊〉_d 3_o &_o 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 22._o this_o act_n be_v by_o the_o stat._n 29_o &_o 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o revive_v and_o to_o continue_v for_o 7_o year_n and_o to_o the_o and_o of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o the_o next_o parliament_n and_o by_o 1_o jac._n continue_a for_o 11_o year_n and_o from_o thence_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o the_o next_o parliament_n chap._n xxiv_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o the_o peace_n the_o constable_n ought_v to_o do_v what_o he_o can_v to_o keep_v the_o peace_n but_o he_o can_v take_v sure_o of_o the_o peace_n at_o the_o request_n of_o any_o man_n h._n 7._o fol._n 18._o a._n cromp._n 6.12_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n before_o he_o arrest_v the_o party_n upon_o a_o warrant_n for_o the_o peace_n â—ought_v first_o to_o acquaint_v the_o party_n therewith_o and_o charge_v he_o in_o the_o king_n name_n to_o go_v along_o with_o he_o to_o the_o justice_n to_o put_v in_o surety_n according_a to_o the_o warrant_n and_o if_o the_o party_n refuse_v so_o to_o do_v than_o the_o officer_n ought_v forthwith_o to_o take_v and_o convey_v he_o to_o the_o goal_n without_o carry_v he_o to_o any_o justice_n at_o all_o there_o to_o remain_v till_o he_o do_v find_v surety_n and_o then_o at_o the_o next_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n 〈◊〉_d officer_n ought_v to_o deliver_v in_o his_o warrant_n aâ—_n certify_v what_o he_o have_v do_v therein_o dalt_n c._n 3._o if_o the_o party_n yield_v to_o go_v and_o find_v surety_n then_o the_o officer_n may_v not_o absolute_o arrest_v hiâ—_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o go_v up_o and_o down_o wâ—â—â—_n he_o till_o he_o can_v get_v surety_n but_o he_o may_v keâ—â—_n he_o till_o he_o can_v get_v surety_n to_o come_v unto_o hiâ—_n and_o if_o the_o party_n make_v resistance_n or_o offer_v 〈◊〉_d go_v away_o afterward_o the_o officer_n may_v caâ—â—â—_n he_o to_o the_o goal_n or_o set_v he_o in_o the_o stock_n 〈◊〉_d he_o can_v get_v aid_n to_o carry_v he_o to_o the_o goal_n dâ—â—_n 69._o f._n 166._o if_o a_o officer_n have_v a_o warrant_n from_o a_o justâ—â—â—_n of_o peace_n against_o a_o man_n to_o find_v surety_n 〈◊〉_d the_o peace_n and_o do_v afterward_o receive_v a_o sâ—pâ—sedeas_fw-la out_o of_o the_o chancery_n or_o king_n bench_n 〈◊〉_d from_o another_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o saâ—â—_n county_n to_o discharge_v the_o same_o surety_n of_o tâ—â—_n peace_n and_o yet_o nevertheless_o the_o officer_n wâ—â—_n cause_n the_o party_n to_o find_v surety_n by_o virtute_fw-la 〈◊〉_d the_o warrant_n the_o party_n may_v refuse_v to_o give_v iâ—_n and_o if_o he_o be_v arrest_v or_o imprison_v for_o suâ—â—_n refusal_n he_o may_v have_v his_o action_n of_o false_a impâ—â—sonment_n against_o such_o officer_n for_o the_o sâ—pâ—sedeas_fw-la be_v a_o discharge_v of_o the_o former_a warranâ—_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 69._o f._n 168._o if_o a_o constable_n be_v inform_v that_o a_o man_n aâ—_n woman_n be_v in_o a_o adultery_n or_o fornication_n together_o or_o that_o a_o man_n and_o woman_n of_o evil_a report_n be_v go_v to_o a_o suspect_a house_n together_o in_o the_o night_n the_o constable_n may_v take_v compaâ—â—_n with_o he_o and_o if_o he_o find_v they_o so_o he_o may_v carry_v they_o before_o a_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n to_o finâ—_n surety_n for_o their_o good_a behaviour_n 13_o h._n 7._o 10_o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 75._o f._n 189._o if_o any_o shall_v abuse_v a_o constable_n in_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o office_n the_o constable_n may_v have_v he_o â—ound_v to_o the_o good_a behaviour_n for_o it_o fitz._n â—ar_n 207._o cromp._n 135._o any_o injurious_a force_n or_o violence_n use_v against_o â—he_n person_n of_o another_o his_o good_n land_n or_o â—ther_o possession_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o threaten_a word_n or_o furious_a gesture_n or_o force_v of_o the_o â—ody_n or_o any_o other_o force_v use_v in_o terrorem_fw-la 〈◊〉_d say_v to_o be_v a_o breach_n of_o the_o peace_n dalt_n c._n 3._o â—ol_n 9_o chap._n xxv_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o physician_n the_o constable_n and_o other_o officer_n in_o london_n and_o within_o seven_o mile_n round_o be_v to_o be_v â—iding_v and_o assist_v to_o the_o precedent_n of_o the_o college_n of_o physician_n and_o all_o person_n authorize_v by_o the_o say_a college_n for_o the_o due_a execution_n of_o the_o law_n and_o statute_n belong_v to_o the_o say_a college_n upon_o pain_n of_o run_v into_o contempt_n to_o the_o king_n 1_o mar._n par._n 1._o sess_n 2._o c._n 9_o wingates_n stat._n tit._n physician_n chap._n xxvi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o the_o plague_n if_o any_o person_n infect_v or_o be_v or_o dwell_v in_o a_o house_n infect_v with_o the_o plague_n shâ—ll_v be_v by_o the_o constable_n command_v to_o keep_v his_o house_n and_o notwithstanding_o shall_v wilful_o go_v abroad_o and_o converse_v in_o company_n have_v 〈◊〉_d infectious_a sore_o on_o he_o it_o be_v felony_n and_o such_o person_n shall_v not_o have_v such_o sore_a about_o hâ—â—_n yet_o for_o his_o offence_n he_o shall_v be_v punish_v as_o a_o vagabond_n by_o the_o appointment_n of_o any_o one_o jusâ—â—â—â—_n of_o the_o
chief_a officer_n of_o the_o city_n borough_n etc._n etc._n before_o who_o the_o offender_n â—s_v convict_v by_o view_n confession_n or_o oath_n of_o â—one_n witness_v shall_v give_v warrant_n to_o the_o constable_n or_o churchwarden_n to_o seize_v the_o good_n â—â—ried_v or_o put_v to_o sale_n and_o to_o sell_v they_o and_o to_o â—evy_v the_o other_o penalty_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n and_o in_o case_n of_o inability_n etc._n etc._n to_o set_v the_o offender_n in_o the_o stock_n for_o two_o hour_n the_o penalty_n to_o be_v to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o offence_n â—s_v commit_v save_v that_o the_o justice_n or_o head_n officer_n may_v reward_v informer_n the_o reward_v not_o exceed_v a_o three_o part_n of_o the_o penalty_n but_o prosecution_n must_v be_v make_v upon_o this_o act_n within_o â—en_n day_n after_o the_o offence_n commit_v 29_o car._n 2._o c._n 7._o dress_n of_o meat_n in_o family_n inn_n cooksâ—hops_n etc._n etc._n and_o cry_v of_o milk_n before_o nine_o in_o the_o morning_n or_o after_o four_o in_o the_o afternoon_n be_v not_o prohibit_v by_o this_o act_n 29_o car._n 2._o c._n 7._o no_o writ_n process_n warrant_v etc._n etc._n shall_v be_v serve_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n except_o for_o treason_n felony_n or_o breach_n of_o the_o peace_n but_o the_o service_n shall_v be_v void_a and_o the_o party_n serve_v it_o shall_v answer_v damage_n as_o if_o do_v without_o warrant_n 29_o car._n 2._o c._n 7._o chap._n xxxiv_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o profane_a swear_v if_o any_o person_n or_o person_n shall_v profane_o câ—â—â—_n and_o swear_v for_o every_o time_n so_o offend_v theâ—_n forfeit_v twelve_o penny_n the_o offence_n to_o be_v proâ—â—_n within_o twenty_o day_n after_o it_o be_v commit_v 〈◊〉_d the_o oath_n of_o two_o witness_n or_o by_o confession_n the_o party_n before_o any_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o hâ—â—_n officer_n of_o any_o city_n or_o town_n corporate_a wâ—â—_n thereupon_o may_v issue_v out_o their_o warrant_n to_o thâ—_n constable_n and_o churchwarden_n and_o overseâ—â—_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o that_o parish_n where_o the_o say_v offenâ—â—_n shall_v be_v commit_v and_o the_o say_a constable_n oâ—_n be_v to_o levy_v the_o sum_n and_o sum_n of_o money_n by_o 〈◊〉_d stress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n rendrâ—â—_n the_o overplus_n if_o any_o be_v to_o the_o owner_n 21_o jâ—â—_n c._n 20._o 3_o car._n 1._o c._n 4._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n swear_v dalt_n j.p._n c._n 55._o f._n 138._o note_v where_o no_o distress_n be_v to_o be_v have_v thâ—_n offender_n if_o above_o twelve_o year_n of_o age_n shâ—â—_n by_o warrant_n as_o aforesaid_a be_v set_v in_o the_o stocâ—â—_n three_o whole_a hour_n but_o if_o the_o offender_n be_v â—â—der_v the_o age_n of_o twelve_o year_n and_o shall_v not_o forth_o with_o pay_v the_o say_a sum_n of_o twelve_o penny_n per_fw-la oath_n than_o he_o or_o she_o be_v to_o be_v whip_v by_o the_o constable_n or_o by_o the_o parent_n or_o master_n in_o the_o constable_n presence_n 21_o jac._n c._n 20._o 3_o car._n 1._o c._n 4._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 55._o fol._n 138._o chap._n xxxv_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o tobacco_n plant_v all_o sheriff_n justice_n of_o peace_n mayor_n bailiff_n constable_n and_o every_o of_o they_o â—pon_n information_n or_o complaint_n make_v to_o they_o 〈◊〉_d any_o of_o they_o by_o any_o of_o the_o officer_n of_o the_o custom_n or_o by_o any_o other_o person_n or_o person_n whatsoever_o that_o there_o be_v any_o tobacco_n set_v sow_o â—anied_v or_o grow_v within_o their_o jurisdiction_n 〈◊〉_d precinct_n except_o such_o as_o be_v grow_v in_o any_o physic_n garden_n of_o either_o university_n or_o in_o any_o â—â—her_n private_a garden_n where_o the_o quantity_n of_o â—round_n plant_v exceed_v not_o one_o half_a of_o one_o â—â—ble_a in_o any_o one_o place_n or_o garden_n they_o be_v withâ—â—_n ten_o day_n after_o such_o information_n or_o complaint_n 〈◊〉_d cause_n to_o be_v burn_v pluck_v up_o consume_v or_o â—â—terly_o destroy_v all_o such_o tobacco_n so_o set_v sow_o â—anted_v or_o grow_a 12_o car._n 2._o c._n 34._o and_o if_o any_o person_n or_o person_n shall_v resist_v or_o â—ake_v forceable_a opposition_n against_o any_o person_n or_o â—_z in_o the_o due_a execution_n of_o this_o office_n as_o aâ—vesaid_a every_o person_n or_o person_n for_o every_o such_o offence_n shall_v forfeit_v the_o sum_n of_o five_o pound_n to_o 〈◊〉_d recover_v in_o any_o court_n of_o record_n and_o be_v so_o commit_v to_o the_o common_a goal_n of_o the_o â—ounty_n where_o the_o offence_n be_v commit_v there_o 〈◊〉_d remain_v without_o bail_n or_o mainprize_n until_o he_o â—â—e_z or_o they_o do_v enter_v into_o recognizance_n to_o his_o majesty_n his_o heir_n and_o successor_n with_o two_o suffiâ—â—ent_a surety_n in_o ten_o pound_n penalty_n not_o to_o do_v 〈◊〉_d commit_v the_o like_a offence_n again_o 12_o car._n 2._o c._n 34._o â—â—_o car._n 2._o c._n 7._o and_o now_o by_o the_o stat._n 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o it_o further_o provide_v that_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n 〈◊〉_d a_o month_n before_o every_o quarter_n session_n 〈◊〉_d warrant_v to_o high_a constable_n petty_a constable_n and_o tythingman_n to_o make_v search_n what_o toâ—â—â—â—_n be_v then_o sow_o plant_v or_o make_v and_o by_o whoâ—â—_n and_o to_o make_v presentment_n thereof_o in_o wriâ—_n upon_o oath_n at_o the_o next_o quarter_n session_n whâ—â—_n presentment_n shall_v be_v a_o conviction_n in_o law_n 〈◊〉_d less_o the_o party_n have_v ten_o day_n notice_n before_o 〈◊〉_d session_n traverse_v the_o same_o there_o and_o find_v sâ—â—â—ties_n to_o prosecute_v his_o traverse_n the_o next_o quarâ—â—â—_n session_n after_o such_o traverse_v enter_v 22_o &_o 〈◊〉_d car._n 2._o c._n 26._o constable_n tythingman_n and_o other_o pubâ—â—â—â—_n officer_n shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n within_o fourtâ—â—â—_n day_n after_o warrant_n from_o two_o or_o more_o justiâ—â—_n of_o peace_n call_v to_o they_o such_o as_o they_o find_v convenient_a destroy_v all_o tobacco_n plant_v or_o grâ—â—ing_v in_o any_o ground_n if_o such_o tobacco_n be_v 〈◊〉_d consume_v fourteen_o day_n after_o receipt_n of_o 〈◊〉_d warrant_n such_o constable_n tythingman_n or_o otâ—â—â—_n officer_n respective_o shall_v forfeit_v five_o shilliâ—â—_n for_o every_o rod_n so_o set_v or_o plant_v etc._n etc._n and_o proportionable_o for_o a_o great_a or_o less_o quantity_n 〈◊〉_d moiety_n to_o the_o king_n the_o other_o to_o he_o that_o â—â—t_v sue_v for_o the_o same_o 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 26._o person_n refuse_v to_o assist_v the_o constable_n â—_o be_v convict_v before_o two_o justice_n of_o peacâ—_n shall_v forfeit_v five_o shilling_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distrâ—â—â—_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n and_o for_o want_v thereof_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d commit_v for_o a_o week_n and_o person_n forcâ—â—â—â—_n resist_v any_o constable_n etc._n etc._n be_v convict_v aforesaid_a shall_v forfeit_v five_o pound_n to_o be_v levy_v aforesaid_a and_o in_o default_n thereof_o shall_v be_v commit_v for_o three_o month_n 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 26._o physic_n garden_n and_o garden_n for_o chirurgery_n except_v as_o in_o the_o former_a acts._n person_n sue_v â—or_a act_n in_o pursuance_n of_o any_o of_o these_o three_o act_n of_o parliament_n may_v plead_v the_o general_n issue_n â—nd_v give_v the_o special_a matter_n in_o evidence_n this_o act_n be_v to_o continue_v nine_o year_n and_o from_o thence_o â—o_o the_o end_n of_o the_o session_n of_o parliament_n than_o next_o ensue_v 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 26._o continue_a 1_o jac._n 2._o for_o seven_o year_n and_o from_o â—hence_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o next_o session_n of_o parliament_n chap._n xxxvi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o weight_n and_o measure_n all_o city_n borough_n and_o market_n town_n in_o england_n aught_o to_o keep_v common_a weight_n and_o measure_n seal_v at_o which_o the_o inhabitant_n may_v weigh_v free_o and_o all_o foreiner_n must_v pay_v for_o every_o draught_n under_o forty_o pound_n one_o farthing_n for_o a_o draught_n between_o forty_o and_o a_o hundred_o a_o halfpenny_n and_o for_o a_o draught_n between_o a_o hundred_o and_o a_o thousand_o one_o penny_n wherewith_o the_o weight_n be_v to_o be_v maintain_v and_o the_o officer_n which_o attend_v that_o service_n be_v to_o be_v reward_v at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n 8_o h_n 6._o c._n 5._o every_o city_n which_o want_v such_o weight_n and_o measure_n forfeit_v 10_o l._n to_o the_o king_n every_o borough_n 5_o l._n and_o every_o market_n town_n 40_o s._n and_o the_o chief_a officer_n of_o such_o place_n upon_o request_n to_o they_o make_v be_v to_o mark_n and_o seal_v such_o weight_n and_o measure_n to_o any_o of_o the_o king_n subject_n take_v for_o the_o mark_v of_o every_o bushel_n one_o penny_n and_o none_o ought_v to_o 〈◊〉_d with_o any_o other_o weight_n and_o measure_n but_o sucâ—_n as_o
man_n for_o they_o be_v not_o to_o come_v there_o without_o licence_n of_o the_o owner_n and_o in_o such_o placeâ—_n where_o they_o may_v dig_v without_o leave_n they_o be_v not_o to_o make_v a_o pit_n above_o ten_o yard_n in_o breadth_n câ—â—_n length_n and_o they_o be_v to_o take_v care_n that_o the_o placeâ—_n be_v fill_v up_o again_o at_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o parish_n within_o one_o month_n after_o upon_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v five_o mark_n to_o the_o owner_n of_o the_o ground_n to_o beâ—_n recover_v by_o action_n of_o debt_n and_o this_o by_o thâ—_n 5_o el._n c._n 13._o chap._n iii_o the_o surveyor_n duty_n about_o cut_v down_o bush_n tree_n and_o scour_v of_o ditch_n in_o the_o highway_n and_o also_o touch_v presentment_n and_o inquiry_n about_o default_n pass_v of_o account_n travel_v of_o wagon_n wains_n etc._n etc._n if_o the_o owner_n of_o the_o ground_n next_o adjoin_v to_o the_o highway_n do_v not_o keep_v their_o hedge_n low_a and_o cut_v down_o their_o tree_n and_o bush_n grow_v in_o the_o same_o way_n they_o forfeit_v ten_o shilling_n wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n highway_n 5_o el._n c._n 13._o 18_o el._n c._n 10._o and_o he_o that_o scour_v not_o his_o ditch_n in_o the_o ground_n next_o adjoin_v to_o the_o ground_n that_o be_v next_o the_o highway_n to_o the_o end_n the_o water_n may_v have_v the_o better_a passage_n out_o of_o the_o highway_n shall_v forfeit_v 12_o penny_n for_o every_o rod_n so_o leave_v unscoured_a 18_o e._n c_o 10._o wingate_n ut_fw-la supra_fw-la if_o any_o scour_v his_o ditch_n by_o the_o highway_n side_n and_o throw_v the_o scour_n thereof_o into_o the_o highway_n and_o suffer_v it_o to_o lie_v there_o six_o month_n he_o forfeit_v for_o every_o load_n thereof_o 12_o penny_n and_o the_o surveyor_n be_v to_o make_v sluice_n where_o such_o bank_n have_v be_v heretofore_o make_v for_o carry_v away_o the_o water_n out_o of_o the_o highway_n 18_o el._n c._n 10._o every_o surveyor_n may_v cause_v any_o watercourse_n or_o spring_n of_o water_n in_o the_o highway_n within_o their_o parish_n to_o be_v turn_v into_o another_o man_n several_a ditch_n or_o ground_n next_o adjoin_v to_o the_o say_a way_n in_o such_o manner_n as_o by_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o say_a surveyor_n shall_v be_v think_v meet_v dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 50._o f._n 103._o note_v that_o the_o forfeiture_n of_o the_o act_n of_o the_o 18_o el._n c._n 10._o must_v be_v levy_v by_o the_o surveyor_n for_o the_o time_n be_v by_o warrant_n from_o the_o â—usticeâ—_n before_o who_o the_o party_n shall_v be_v convict_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n which_o forfeiture_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v towards_o the_o amendment_n of_o the_o highway_n and_o if_o the_o surveyor_n neglect_v to_o do_v it_o within_o one_o year_n after_o the_o offence_n commit_v then_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n by_o like_a warrant_n may_v do_v it_o 18_o el._n c._n 10._o wingates_n abâ—_n stat._n tit._n highway_n the_o surveyor_n or_o one_o of_o they_o be_v to_o present_v to_o the_o next_o justice_n of_o peace_n every_o default_n upon_o the_o 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 8._o &_o 5_o el._n c._n 14._o within_o one_o month_n after_o it_o shall_v be_v make_v on_o pain_n oâ—_n 40_o s._n and_o the_o justice_n be_v on_o pain_n of_o 5_o l_o to_o certify_v the_o same_o at_o the_o next_o quarter_n session_n where_o the_o justice_n have_v power_n to_o inquire_v of_o the_o default_n and_o shall_v set_v such_o fine_a upon_o the_o delinquent_n as_o they_o or_o two_o of_o they_o quor_n unus_fw-la shall_v think_v fit_a 5_o el._n c._n 13._o that_o the_o presentment_n of_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n in_o session_n upon_o his_o own_o knowledge_n shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d good_a conviction_n whereupon_o the_o justice_n in_o session_n or_o any_o two_o of_o they_o quor_n unus_fw-la may_v assess_v a_o fine_a as_o well_o as_o upon_o a_o verdict_n of_o twelve_o meâ—_n but_o in_o this_o case_n the_o delinquent_n shall_v be_v admit_v to_o his_o traverse_n as_o in_o other_o case_n 5_o el._n c._n 13_o vide_fw-la rastal_n 199._o the_o default_n and_o offence_n upon_o these_o statute_n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n 5_o el._n &_o 18_o el._n be_v inquitable_a by_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n in_o their_o session_n or_o by_o steward_n in_o leet_n either_o of_o which_o have_v poweâ—_n to_o set_v fine_n upon_o offender_n at_o their_o discretion_n of_o which_o fine_n indent_a estreat_n 〈◊〉_d the_o session_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o thâ—_n clerk_n of_o the_o peace_n in_o the_o leet_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o steward_n shall_v be_v deliver_v within_o six_o week_n after_o michaelmas_n one_o part_n of_o the_o estreat_n to_o the_o bailiff_n or_o high_a constable_n of_o the_o liberty_n and_o the_o other_o part_n to_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o offender_n live_v 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 8._o 5_o el._n c._n 13._o 18_o el._n c._n 10._o wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n highway_n and_o these_o estreat_n shall_v be_v a_o sufficient_a warrant_n for_o the_o bailiff_n or_o chief_a constable_n of_o the_o liberty_n to_o levy_v the_o say_a offence_n by_o way_n of_o distress_n and_o if_o no_o distress_n can_v be_v find_v or_o the_o party_n do_v not_o pay_v the_o fine_a within_o 20_o day_n after_o lawful_a demand_n thereof_o he_o or_o they_o shall_v forfeit_v double_a so_o much_o all_o which_o fine_n and_o forfeiture_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v and_o bestow_v towards_o the_o amendment_n of_o the_o highway_n in_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o offence_n be_v commit_v wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n highway_n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 8._o the_o bailiff_n or_o high_a constable_n shall_v yearly_o betwixt_o the_o first_o of_o march_n and_o last_o of_o april_n render_v â—o_o account_v unto_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n who_o have_v the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o estreat_v of_o the_o fine_n of_o what_o money_n they_o have_v receive_v on_o pain_n of_o 40_o s._n and_o the_o say_a constable_n and_o churchwarden_n have_v power_n to_o call_v the_o bailiff_n or_o high_a constable_n before_o two_o or_o more_o â—ustices_n of_o the_o peace_n quor_n unus_fw-la to_o pass_v his_o account_n who_o have_v power_n to_o commit_v he_o until_o he_o have_v satisfy_v all_o the_o arrearage_n by_o he_o receive_v save_o 8_o d._n in_o the_o pound_n for_o his_o own_o fee_n â—od_a 12_o d._n in_o the_o pound_n for_o the_o clerk_n of_o the_o peace_n or_o steward_n of_o the_o leet_n and_o in_o this_o case_n the_o succeed_a constable_n and_o churchwarden_n have_v â—e_v same_o power_n as_o their_o predecessor_n have_v 2_o &_o 3_o â—_o &_o m._n c._n 8._o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n by_o the_o stat._n 18_o el._n may_v take_v account_n of_o the_o surveyor_n of_o the_o way_n and_o the_o petty_a constable_n and_o churchwarden_n for_o such_o forfeiture_n within_o that_o statute_n as_o they_o have_v levy_v 18_o el._n c._n 10_o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 50._o f._n 103._o note_v there_o be_v several_a statute_n which_o concern_v particular_a highway_n in_o which_o these_o surveyor_n be_v little_o concern_v i_o shall_v therefore_o only_o name_v the_o statute_n and_o they_o who_o desire_v to_o be_v further_o inform_v therein_o may_v look_v the_o statute_n at_o large_a stat._n 39_o el._n c._n 10._o for_o repair_v the_o highway_n in_o the_o wild_a of_o sussex_n surry_n and_o kent_n use_v for_o iron_n work_v stat._n 37_o h_n 8._o c._n 3._o for_o huntingtoâ—_n lane_n near_o to_o chester_n stat._n 14_o h_n 8._o c._n 6._o &_o 26_o h._n 8._o c._n 7._o for_o lay_v out_o new_a highway_n in_o the_o wild_a of_o kent_n or_o sussex_n stat._n 1_o p._n &_o m._n 2._o c._n 5._o for_o the_o causeway_n between_o dorchester_n and_o sherborn_n stat._n 18_o el._n c._n 10._o about_o the_o king_n ferry_n in_o kent_n chap._n iu._n some_o head_n of_o the_o stat._n 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o concern_v the_o way_n sewer_n pavement_n etc._n etc._n in_o london_n and_o the_o scavenger_n office_n by_o the_o stat._n of_o 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o a_o clause_n so_o a_o late_a act_n of_o parliament_n entitle_v aâ—_n act_n for_o rebuilding_n the_o city_n of_o london_n wherein_o be_v enact_v that_o the_o number_n and_o place_n for_o common_a sewer_n drain_v and_o vault_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o pave_v and_o pitch_v street_n and_o lane_n in_o the_o say_a city_n and_o liberty_n shall_v be_v set_v ouâ—_n by_o person_n appoint_v by_o the_o mayor_n aldermen_z and_o common_a council_n or_o seven_o or_o more_o of_o they_o together_o with_o the_o surveyor_n or_o one_o of_o they_o within_o the_o precinct_n respective_o which_o person_n or_o seven_o or_o more_o of_o they_o be_v empower_v to_o
impose_v tax_n upon_o house_n in_o proportion_n to_o the_o benefit_n they_o receive_v thereby_o and_o to_o levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n be_v make_v perpetual_a together_o with_o the_o power_n thereby_o give_v and_o appoint_v to_o be_v execute_v and_o the_o sole_a power_n of_o order_v and_o regulate_v the_o keep_n clear_a pitch_v and_o pave_v the_o street_n lane_n and_o passage_n with_o the_o manner_n thereof_o and_o of_o make_v and_o cleanse_v drain_v and_o sewer_n in_o london_n be_v to_o remain_v in_o the_o mayor_n commonalty_n and_o citizen_n to_o be_v execute_v by_o such_o as_o the_o mayor_n aldermen_z and_o commons_o in_o common_a council_n shall_v appoint_v or_o seven_o or_o more_o of_o they_o be_v all_o member_n of_o the_o say_a court._n and_o person_n employ_v in_o any_o of_o the_o say_a work_n be_v enjoin_v to_o observe_v the_o direction_n of_o the_o person_n in_o that_o behalf_n authorize_v 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o offender_n may_v be_v proceed_v against_o by_o indictment_n at_o the_o next_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n in_o the_o say_a city_n and_o liberty_n unless_o they_o submit_v to_o the_o censure_n of_o the_o person_n so_o authorize_v or_o any_o seven_o or_o more_o of_o they_o and_o pay_v the_o mulct_n by_o they_o impose_v to_o the_o chamber_n of_o london_n to_o be_v employ_v towards_o the_o work_n in_o this_o act_n mention_v 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o the_o person_n so_o authorize_v may_v impose_v tax_n on_o the_o several_a ward_n and_o precinct_n and_o direct_a precept_n to_o the_o respective_a deputy_n and_o common_a council_n man_n to_o assess_v the_o same_o and_o like_a precept_n to_o scavenger_n to_o collect_v the_o same_o and_o where_o any_o church_n or_o churchyard_n shall_v front_v or_o adjoyn_v to_o any_o of_o the_o say_a street_n lane_n or_o passage_n they_o may_v assess_v a_o reasonable_a proportion_n upon_o the_o parish_n to_o be_v pay_v by_o the_o churchwarden_n of_o which_o assessment_n the_o deputy_n and_o common_a council_n man_n shall_v return_v duplicate_v with_o the_o scavenger_n name_n within_o twenty_o day_n after_o receipt_n of_o the_o precept_n and_o in_o default_n of_o the_o say_a deputy_n and_o common_a council_n man_n the_o say_v person_n to_o be_v authorize_v may_v rate_v the_o say_a assessment_n and_o in_o default_n of_o payment_n within_o six_o day_n after_o demand_n the_o scavenger_n may_v levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n render_v the_o overplus_n beside_o the_o reasonable_a charge_n of_o distrain_v and_o the_o money_n so_o collect_v shall_v be_v pay_v into_o the_o chamber_n of_o london_n not_o to_o be_v issue_v thence_o but_o by_o order_n of_o the_o say_a person_n so_o to_o be_v appoint_v or_o seven_o or_o more_o of_o they_o 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o inhabitant_n aggrieve_v through_o defect_n or_o decay_n of_o pavement_n or_o want_v of_o cleanse_v the_o street_n etc._n etc._n shall_v upon_o proof_n that_o such_o grievance_n be_v unreformed_a receive_v direction_n from_o the_o person_n so_o to_o be_v authorize_v or_o seven_o or_o more_o of_o they_o for_o redress_v the_o same_o and_o a_o warrant_n under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n to_o the_o chamberlain_n of_o london_n to_o issue_n monies_n for_o defray_v the_o charge_n thereof_o together_o with_o any_o sum_n not_o exceed_v ten_o shilling_n for_o encouragement_n of_o he_o or_o their_o diligence_n who_o upon_o receipt_n of_o such_o warrant_n shall_v pay_v the_o same_o according_o and_o person_n aggrieve_v by_o any_o charge_n impose_v by_o virtue_n of_o this_o act_n within_o five_o day_n after_o demand_v thereof_o may_v appeal_v to_o the_o mayor_n and_o court_n of_o alderman_n who_o order_n therein_o shall_v be_v final_a 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o the_o mayor_n aldermen_z and_o commons_o in_o common_a council_n may_v set_v out_o and_o purchase_v ground_n for_o laystal_n and_o place_n for_o public_a store_n for_o receipt_n of_o dirt_n and_o rubbish_n carry_v out_o of_o the_o city_n and_o for_o other_o material_n and_o commodity_n the_o money_n for_o the_o same_o to_o be_v pay_v out_o of_o the_o money_n arise_v by_o the_o imposition_n upon_o coal_n appoint_v for_o public_a use_v of_o the_o city_n other_o than_o the_o money_n appoint_v for_o building_n church_n 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o no_o person_n by_o this_o act_n make_v liable_a to_o be_v rate_v towards_o the_o alter_n mend_a or_o cleanse_v the_o say_a vault_n sewer_n etc._n etc._n or_o cleanse_v etc._n etc._n street_n lane_n etc._n etc._n shall_v be_v otherwise_o charge_v or_o liable_a thereunto_o 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 17._o chap._n v._o some_o head_n of_o the_o 2_o of_o w._n and_o m._n for_o pave_v and_o cleanse_v the_o street_n in_o the_o city_n of_o london_n and_o westminster_n suburb_n and_o liberty_n thereof_o the_o out-parish_n in_o the_o county_n of_o middlesex_n the_o borough_n of_o southwark_n and_o other_o place_n within_o the_o weekly_a bill_n of_o mortality_n in_o the_o county_n of_o surrey_n every_o inhabitant_n inhabit_v in_o the_o say_a parish_n and_o in_o the_o town_n of_o kensington_n shall_v twice_o every_o week_n sweep_v before_o their_o house_n and_o building_n and_o take_v up_o the_o dirt_n ready_a for_o the_o scavenger_n or_o other_o officer_n or_o else_o for_o every_o offence_n or_o neglect_v forfeit_v 3_o s._n 4_o d._n if_o any_o throw_n or_o permit_v to_o be_v throw_v ash_n filth_n or_o annoyance_n before_o his_o house_n building_n or_o wall_n shall_v forfeit_v 5_o s._n if_o before_o any_o church_n church-yard_n or_o public_a building_n or_o into_o any_o sink_n or_o way_n public_a or_o private_a but_o shall_v keep_v it_o in_o their_o house_n and_o yard_n until_o the_o officer_n come_v to_o carry_v it_o away_o or_o else_o forfeit_v 20_o s._n churchwarden_n housekeeper_n of_o whitehall_n or_o other_o the_o king_n house_n or_o of_o nobleman_n house_n shall_v be_v subject_a to_o like_a penalty_n so_o shall_v usher_n of_o court_n and_o porter_n and_o keeper_n of_o other_o public_a building_n scavenger_n and_o officer_n shall_v come_v every_o day_n except_o sunday_n and_o holiday_n and_o give_v notice_n that_o the_o party_n concern_v may_v bring_v out_o their_o dust_n etc._n etc._n or_o forfeit_v 40_o s._n for_o every_o neglect_n every_o housholder_n shall_v pave_v and_o keep_v repair_v the_o street_n before_o their_o house_n and_o ground_n unto_o the_o channel_n or_o else_o forfeit_a for_o every_o rod_n 20_o s._n and_o 20_o s._n every_o week_n until_o at_o shall_v be_v sufficient_o repair_v where_o new_a street_n and_o way_n be_v make_v which_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n in_o their_o general_n quarter-session_n shall_v think_v fâ—â—_n and_o convenient_a to_o be_v pave_v with_o stone_n or_o gravel_n and_o shall_v order_v the_o same_o to_o be_v do_v before_o every_o dwell_a house_n or_o building_n in_o such_o street_n or_o way_n every_o person_n neglect_v shall_v forfeit_v forty_o shilling_n for_o every_o such_o offence_n for_o every_o perch_n and_o after_o that_o rate_n for_o a_o great_a of_o lesser_a quantity_n and_o the_o like_a sum_n for_o every_o week_n till_o the_o same_o be_v pave_v and_o amend_v where_o street_n lane_n or_o ally_n have_v be_v by_o custom_n otherwise_o repair_v it_o shall_v be_v do_v by_o such_o person_n as_o be_v by_o custom_n to_o do_v it_o under_o the_o penalty_n aforesaid_a upon_o monday_n or_o tuesday_n in_o easter_n week_n the_o constable_n churchwarden_n overseer_n and_o surveyor_n give_v notice_n and_o call_v such_o inhabitant_n that_o have_v serve_v that_o office_n shall_v choose_v two_o tradesman_n to_o be_v scavenger_n who_o be_v allow_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o any_o two_o justice_n shall_v within_o seven_o day_n take_v the_o office_n or_o pay_v 10_o l._n and_o within_o seven_o day_n after_o such_o refusal_n they_o shall_v in_o like_a manner_n choose_v another_o who_o shall_v accept_v or_o pay_v 10_o l._n which_o penalty_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n or_o payment_n within_o six_o day_n after_o notice_n at_o his_o house_n to_o be_v send_v to_o the_o goal_n until_o payment_n within_o twenty_o day_n after_o such_o election_n the_o constable_n etc._n etc._n shall_v call_v such_o inhabitant_n as_o have_v bear_v the_o like_a office_n and_o make_v a_o tax_n by_o a_o pound_n rate_v which_o be_v confirm_v by_o two_o justice_n shall_v be_v quarterly_o pay_v upon_o demand_n make_v by_o the_o scavenger_n or_o other_o officer_n appoint_v to_o gather_v the_o same_o and_o be_v refuse_v shall_v by_o warrant_n of_o two_o justice_n be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n by_o imprisonment_n of_o the_o offender_n until_o payment_n the_o scavenger_n be_v to_o account_v for_o the_o money_n by_o they_o collect_v
c._n 12._o upon_o complaint_n to_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o peace_n the_o proof_n shall_v lie_v upon_o the_o defendant_n to_o make_v appear_v by_o oath_n of_o one_o or_o more_o witness_n that_o he_o or_o they_o do_v sell_v or_o buy_v according_a to_o this_o and_o the_o say_v former_a act_n wherein_o if_o he_o fail_v he_o shall_v forfeit_v as_o by_o this_o act_n be_v direct_v to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n by_o warrant_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n before_o who_o such_o conviction_n shall_v be_v the_o penalty_n to_o be_v distribute_v one_o half_a to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o offence_n shall_v be_v commit_v the_o other_o to_o the_o informer_n 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o direction_n to_o treasurer_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o poor_a maim_a soldier_n and_o mariner_n the_o justice_n of_o peace_n be_v yearly_a at_o the_o quarter_n session_n about_o easter_n to_o choose_v or_o appoint_v one_o or_o two_o person_n according_a to_o their_o discretion_n of_o the_o county_n for_o the_o take_n and_o distribute_v of_o the_o money_n collect_v for_o the_o relief_n of_o poor_a maim_a soldier_n and_o mariner_n and_o these_o treasurer_n by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o future_a aught_o to_o be_v subsidy_n man_n of_o 10_o pound_n â—n_a land_n or_o 15_o pound_n in_o good_n and_o these_o officer_n be_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o office_n one_o year_n and_o new_a one_o then_o to_o be_v choose_v in_o their_o room_n 43_o el_n c._n 3._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n captain_n now_o for_o the_o raise_n of_o money_n for_o these_o treasurer_n the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o justice_n in_o their_o quarter_n session_n have_v power_n to_o charge_v every_o parish_n within_o their_o limit_n towards_o a_o weekly_a â—elief_n of_o maim_a soldier_n and_o mariner_n so_o â—hat_n no_o parish_n pay_v weekly_a above_o 10_o penny_n nor_o â—nder_v 2_o penny_n nor_o any_o county_n which_o consist_v â—f_n above_o 50_o parish_n pay_v above_o 6_o penny_n one_o â—arish_n with_o another_o 43_o el._n c._n 3._o when_o the_o tax_n be_v levy_v the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n be_v to_o deliver_v it_o quarterly_o ten_o day_n before_o every_o quarter_n session_n to_o the_o high_a constable_n of_o their_o division_n who_o must_v deliver_v to_o â—he_n treasurer_n of_o the_o county_n at_o the_o same_o quarter_n session_n all_o the_o same_o money_n and_o if_o the_o constable_n or_o churchwarden_n their_o executor_n etc._n etc._n fail_v in_o the_o payment_n to_o the_o high_a constable_n within_o the_o time_n aforesaid_a than_o they_o be_v to_o forfeit_v 20_o s._n and_o if_o the_o high_a constable_n fall_v to_o pay_v the_o treasurer_n every_o session_n than_o he_o forfeit_v 40_o s._n which_o forfeiture_n as_o it_o seem_v the_o treasurer_n may_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n without_o any_o warrant_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n and_o these_o forfeiture_n be_v to_o go_v in_o augmentation_n of_o the_o treasurer_n stock_n 43_o el._n c._n 3._o the_o maim_a soldier_n or_o mariner_n which_o be_v press_v shall_v repair_v if_o he_o be_v able_a to_o travel_v to_o the_o treasurer_n of_o the_o county_n where_o he_o be_v press_v if_o he_o be_v not_o press_v then_o to_o the_o treasurer_n of_o the_o county_n where_o he_o be_v bear_v or_o be_v he_o last_o dwell_v by_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n at_o his_o election_n but_o if_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o travel_v then_o to_o the_o treasurer_n of_o the_o county_n where_o he_o land_n and_o he_o be_v to_o bring_v with_o he_o a_o certificate_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o chief_a commander_n or_o of_o the_o captain_n under_o who_o he_o serve_v contain_v the_o particular_a of_o his_o hurts_z and_o service_n which_o certificate_n shall_v also_o be_v allow_v by_o the_o muster-master_n or_o the_o receiver-general_n of_o the_o roll_n for_o the_o muster_n under_o one_o of_o their_o hand_n 33_o el._n c._n 3._o then_o upon_o such_o a_o certificate_n the_o treasurer_n aforesaid_a may_v allow_v the_o party_n relief_n to_o maintain_v he_o till_o the_o next_o quarter_n session_n anâ—_n then_o the_o major-part_n of_o the_o justice_n may_v alloâ—_n he_o a_o pension_n which_o the_o treasurer_n muâ—â—_n pay_v he_o quarterly_o until_o it_o shall_v be_v revoke_v 〈◊〉_d alter_v by_o the_o say_a justice_n and_o this_o allowance_n be_v not_o to_o exceed_v 10_o l._n per_fw-la annum_fw-la to_o a_o commoâ—_n soldier_n not_o 15_o l._n to_o a_o officer_n under_o a_o lieutenant_n nor_o 20_o l._n to_o a_o lieutenant_n 43_o el._n c._n 3_o wingates_n stat._n tit._n captain_n and_o soldier_n where_o soldier_n and_o mariner_n arrive_v far_o from_o the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v to_o receive_v relief_n the_o treasurer_n there_o shall_v give_v they_o relief_n and_o a_o testimonial_a whereby_o they_o may_v pass_v from_o treasurer_n to_o treasurer_n until_o they_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o place_n require_v and_o this_o shall_v be_v do_v upon_o the_o bare_a certificate_n of_o the_o commander_n and_o captain_n although_o they_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o obtain_v any_o allowance_n from_o the_o muster-master_n or_o receiver-general_n of_o the_o muster-roll_n wingates_n stat._n tit._n captain_n and_o soldier_n 43_o el._n c._n 3._o if_o any_o soldier_n or_o mariner_n beg_v or_o counterfeit_v a_o certificate_n he_o shall_v be_v punish_v as_o a_o common_a rogue_n and_o shall_v lose_v his_o pension_n if_o he_o have_v any_o 43_o el._n c._n 3._o wingate_n ut_fw-la supra_fw-la when_o out_o of_o the_o county_n where_o the_o party_n be_v press_v a_o fit_a pension_n can_v be_v satisfy_v it_o shall_v then_o be_v supply_v by_o the_o county_n where_o he_o be_v bear_v or_o else_o where_o he_o last_o dwell_v by_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n wingate_n ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la 43_o el._n c._n 3._o the_o treasurer_n be_v to_o register_n all_o their_o receipt_n and_o disbursement_n and_o 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out_o of_o the_o better_a sort_n of_o parishioner_n and_o not_o either_o by_o the_o house_n or_o other_o custom_n if_o a_o man_n be_v choose_v constable_n not_o able_a and_o qualify_v as_o aforesaid_a he_o may_v be_v discharge_v of_o his_o say_a office_n by_o law_n and_o another_o fit_a man_n appoint_v in_o his_o place_n co._n 8.42_o if_o leet_n choose_v unable_a or_o unfit_a petty_a constable_n it_o be_v cause_n of_o forfeiture_n of_o the_o leet_n and_o such_o choice_n be_v void_a 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v appoint_v and_o swear_v new_a constable_n headborough_n etc._n etc._n in_o case_n of_o death_n or_o removal_n of_o such_o officer_n out_o of_o the_o parish_n and_o if_o in_o default_n of_o hold_v court_n leet_n they_o continue_v above_o the_o year_n they_o may_v be_v discharge_v at_o the_o session_n and_o other_o put_v in_o idem_fw-la stat._n constable_n headborough_n and_o tythingman_n which_o be_v out_o of_o purse_n for_o their_o charge_n they_o may_v with_o the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o other_o officer_n of_o the_o parish_n make_v rate_n upon_o all_o occupier_n of_o land_n and_o inhabitant_n and_o all_o other_o chargeable_a to_o the_o poor_a by_o the_o stat._n 42_o el._n which_o be_v confirm_v under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v by_o their_o warrant_n be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o good_n of_o such_o as_o refuse_v to_o pay_v the_o same_o i_o shall_v now_o set_v forth_o every_o particular_a branch_n of_o the_o constable_n office_n and_o of_o the_o tythingman_n headborough_n and_o borsholder_n their_o duty_n be_v the_o same_o in_o effect_n and_o their_o authority_n yet_o the_o late_a be_v inferior_n to_o the_o former_a chap._n ii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o affray_n if_o one_o make_v a_o affray_n or_o assault_v upon_o another_o in_o a_o constable_n presence_n or_o in_o his_o presence_n shall_v threaten_v to_o kill_v beat_v or_o hurt_v another_o or_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o fury_n ready_a to_o break_v the_o peace_n in_o these_o case_n the_o constastable_n may_v commit_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o stock_n or_o to_o some_o other_o safe_a custody_n for_o the_o present_a until_o such_o time_n as_o he_o can_v carry_v they_o before_o some_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n or_o to_o the_o goal_n until_o they_o shall_v find_v surety_n for_o the_o peace_n the_o constable_n may_v take_v security_n for_o the_o peace_n by_o obligation_n to_o be_v seal_v and_o deliver_v to_o the_o king_n use_n which_o bond_n the_o constable_n be_v to_o send_v to_o the_o exchequer_n or_o chancery_n from_o whence_o the_o process_n shall_v issue_v to_o levy_v the_o debt_n to_o the_o king_n use_n if_o the_o peace_n be_v break_v this_o be_v the_o opinion_n of_o three_o of_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o common_a plea_n in_o skirret_n case_n trin._n 35_o eliz._n com._n banc._n rot._n 1458._o but_o anderson_n chief_a justice_n say_v that_o the_o constable_n ought_v to_o carry_v the_o party_n that_o he_o shall_v see_v break_v oâ—_n the_o peace_n before_o a_o justice_n to_o find_v surety_n soâ—â—_n the_o peace_n which_o be_v the_o usual_a practice_n at_o this_o day_n 3_o h._n 4._o 9_o &_o 10._o bacon_n use_n of_o the_o law_n fol._n 5._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 1._o fol._n 4_o 5._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 8._o fol._n 33._o the_o constable_n where_o he_o see_v a_o affray_n make_v or_o such_o as_o be_v about_o to_o make_v a_o affray_n aught_o to_o command_v the_o affrayer_n in_o the_o king_n name_n to_o surcease_v and_o depart_v on_o pain_n of_o imprisonment_n and_o if_o a_o constable_n be_v present_a at_o a_o affray_n do_v not_o his_o best_a endeavour_n to_o part_v they_o it_o be_v present_v by_o the_o jury_n at_o the_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n such_o constable_n may_v be_v fine_v for_o it_o 3_o h._n 7._o 1._o 3_o h._n 7._o 20._o lamb._n 136._o 38._o e._n 3._o 8._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 8._o fol._n 33._o if_o any_o be_v dangerous_o hurt_v in_o a_o affray_n the_o constable_n or_o any_o other_o may_v stay_v the_o offender_n and_o carry_v he_o to_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n who_o be_v either_o to_o bail_v he_o till_o the_o next_o goal_n delivery_n or_o to_o commit_v he_o to_o the_o goal_n until_o it_o be_v know_v whether_o the_o party_n hurt_n will_v live_v or_o die_v thereof_o lamb._n 135._o 1_o h._n 7._o 7._o 3_o h._n 7._o 10._o if_o affrayer_n will_v not_o depart_v but_o do_v draw_v weapon_n or_o give_v any_o blow_n the_o constable_n may_v command_v assistance_n of_o other_o to_o cease_v the_o affray_n and_o if_o they_o make_v resistance_n may_v justify_v the_o bear_n and_o wound_v of_o they_o and_o if_o either_o the_o constable_n or_o any_o of_o his_o assistant_n be_v kill_v it_o be_v murder_n in_o the_o affrayer_n lamb._n 135._o 7_o e._n 3.19_o where_o there_o be_v a_o great_a and_o dangerous_a affray_n the_o constable_n may_v make_v proclamation_n in_o the_o king_n name_n that_o the_o affrayer_n shall_v keep_v the_o peace_n and_o depart_v and_o if_o the_o affray_n be_v in_o a_o house_n the_o constable_n may_v break_v into_o the_o house_n if_o the_o door_n be_v shut_v to_o see_v the_o peace_n keep_v though_o none_o of_o the_o party_n have_v take_v any_o hurt_n and_o if_o the_o affrayer_n fly_v into_o another_o man_n house_n the_o constable_n upon_o fresh_a pursuit_n may_v break_v into_o such_o house_n and_o apprehend_v they_o dalt_n c._n 8._o fol._n 34._o etc._n etc._n 118._o fol._n 340._o cromp._n 146._o b._n &_o 172._o b._n where_o the_o affrayer_n fly_v into_o another_o county_n the_o constable_n see_v it_o may_v fresh_o pursue_v or_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v pursue_v and_o take_v there_o and_o then_o the_o constable_n may_v carry_v they_o before_o some_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o
the_o county_n where_o they_o be_v take_v to_o find_v surety_n for_o the_o peace_n and_o if_o they_o fly_v into_o a_o franchise_n only_o within_o the_o same_o county_n where_o the_o affray_n be_v the_o constable_n see_v this_o may_v fresh_o pursue_v they_o and_o take_v they_o out_o thence_o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 8._o f._n 34._o 38_o h._n 8._o after_o the_o affray_n be_v over_o the_o constable_n can_v arrest_v the_o affrayer_n without_o a_o warrant_n except_o some_o person_n have_v receive_v such_o hurt_n there_o that_o he_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o death_n but_o before_o the_o affray_n begin_v and_o at_o the_o time_n thereof_o he_o may_v arrest_v they_o without_o a_o warrant_n dalton_n ibid._n it_o be_v not_o proper_o a_o affray_n unless_o some_o blow_n be_v give_v or_o offer_v to_o be_v give_v for_o hot_a word_n be_v no_o affray_n neither_o can_v the_o constable_n apprehend_v they_o for_o word_n unless_o they_o threaten_v to_o kill_v beat_z or_o hurt_v one_o another_o in_o such_o case_n the_o constable_n may_v take_v such_o person_n and_o carry_v they_o before_o a_o justice_n to_o find_v surety_n for_o the_o peace_n and_o yet_o such_o threaten_v be_v no_o affray_n if_o a_o affray_n or_o a_o assault_n be_v make_v upon_o the_o constable_n himself_o he_o may_v not_o only_o defend_v himself_o but_o may_v also_o put_v the_o party_n offend_v in_o the_o stock_n till_o such_o time_n as_o he_o can_v carry_v theâ—_n to_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o to_o the_o goal_n anâ—_n if_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o arrest_v they_o himself_o hâ—_n may_v then_o call_v other_o to_o his_o assistance_n whâ—_n may_v justify_v to_o arrest_v the_o offender_n dalt_n c._n 8_o fol._n 35._o 5_o hen._n 7._o 6._o chap._n iii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o alehouse_n etc._n etc._n if_o any_o one_o keep_v a_o alehouse_n or_o sell_v beer_n or_o ale_n without_o licence_n he_o forfeit_v 20_o s._n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n by_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n by_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n before_o who_o the_o offence_n iâ—_n prove_v which_o good_n be_v to_o be_v sell_v within_o three_o day_n after_o the_o distress_n take_v and_o the_o overplus_n to_o be_v return_v if_o any_o be_v and_o in_o default_n of_o distress_n the_o delinquent_n be_v to_o be_v open_o whip_v by_o the_o constable_n if_o the_o constable_n refuse_v or_o neglect_v to_o execute_v his_o warrant_n he_o forfeit_v 40_o s._n to_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o constable_n to_o the_o goal_n until_o he_o cause_v the_o offender_n to_o be_v whip_v or_o pay_v the_o 40_o s._n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a 3_o car._n 1._o c._n 3._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 7._o f._n 31_o 32._o if_o a_o common_a inn_n keeper_n or_o alehousekeeper_n refuse_v to_o lodge_v a_o traveller_n he_o proffer_v to_o pay_v ready_a money_n for_o his_o victual_n etc._n etc._n the_o constable_n may_v cause_v such_o a_o inn_n keeper_n or_o alehousekeeper_n to_o be_v indict_v at_o the_o session_n or_o assize_n where_o he_o may_v be_v fine_v and_o imprison_v or_o the_o party_n grieve_v may_v have_v his_o action_n of_o the_o case_n against_o the_o innkeeper_n or_o alehouse_n keeper_n but_o they_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o lodge_v or_o find_v victual_n without_o ready_a money_n first_o pay_v if_o it_o be_v require_v co._n 9_o lib._n rep._n fol._n 87._o b._n 10_o h._n 7._o 8._o daltons_n j.p._n c._n 7._o f._n 28._o in_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o recognizance_n which_o every_o alehousekeeper_n enter_v into_o that_o be_v license_v to_o sell_v drink_n it_o be_v one_o clause_n that_o he_o shall_v keep_v one_o or_o more_o spare_a bed_n for_o lodging_n of_o stranger_n be_v this_o well_o look_v into_o in_o and_o about_o london_n abundance_n of_o forfeit_a recognizance_n will_v be_v find_v and_o a_o great_a many_o lazy_a knave_n that_o live_v at_o their_o ease_n by_o sell_v drink_n may_v be_v set_v to_o work_v for_o their_o live_n they_o be_v bind_v likewise_o not_o to_o suffer_v any_o game_n in_o their_o house_n or_o backside_n which_o now_o be_v the_o main_a prop_n of_o most_o of_o they_o and_o there_o they_o draw_v in_o apprentice_n and_o servant_n to_o their_o ruin_n be_v they_o punish_v according_a to_o the_o statute_n for_o this_o these_o caterpillar_n will_v not_o swarm_v so_o thick_a as_o they_o do_v if_o any_o innkeeper_n alehousekeeper_n or_o victualler_n do_v sell_v less_o than_o a_o full_a ale_n quartfield_n of_o the_o best_a ale_n or_o beer_n or_o two_o quart_n of_o the_o small_a for_o one_o penny_n he_o forfeit_v 20_o s._n for_o every_o offence_n if_o he_o suffer_v townsman_n or_o other_o to_z sit_z tipple_a in_o his_o house_n he_o forfeit_v 10_o s._n for_o which_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n upon_o a_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n aught_o to_o distrain_v and_o levy_v the_o forfeiture_n according_a to_o the_o statute_n and_o if_o there_o be_v no_o distress_n to_o be_v find_v or_o if_o the_o officer_n neglect_v within_o 20_o day_n to_o certify_v the_o same_o default_n to_o the_o justice_n the_o officer_z forfeir_n 40_o s._n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n on_o their_o good_n by_o warrant_n make_v to_o any_o indifferent_a person_n from_o any_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n the_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o goal_n there_o to_o remain_v till_o they_o have_v pay_v the_o say_v forfeiture_n in_o all_o these_o case_n the_o distress_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v six_o day_n and_o if_o the_o party_n do_v not_o pay_v the_o forfeiture_n within_o that_o time_n than_o the_o distress_n be_v to_o be_v apprise_v and_o sell_v and_o the_o overplus_n return_v to_o the_o owner_n if_o any_o be_v 1_o jac._n c._n 9_o 1_o car._n 1._o c._n 4._o if_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n of_o the_o parish_n neglect_v to_o serve_v the_o justice_n warrant_v against_o townsman_n or_o other_o for_o tipple_a in_o any_o inn_n alehouse_n or_o victualling-house_n or_o against_o man_n for_o be_v drink_v viz._n for_o tipple_a 3_o s._n 4_o d._n and_o for_o be_v drink_v 5_o s._n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n on_o the_o offender_n good_n and_o sale_n thereof_o after_o six_o day_n default_n of_o payment_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n and_o not_o able_a to_o pay_v the_o tipler_n be_v to_o be_v set_v in_o the_o stock_n four_o hour_n and_o the_o drunkard_n six_o hour_n and_o if_o in_o any_o of_o these_o case_n the_o constable_n neglect_v to_o do_v his_o duty_n he_o forfeit_v 10_o s._n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o his_o good_n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a these_o offence_n be_v to_o be_v inquire_v after_o within_o six_o month_n after_o they_o be_v commit_v and_o the_o constable_n and_o other_o officer_n of_o the_o parish_n may_v be_v charge_v upon_o their_o oath_n to_o present_v they_o 21_o jac._n c._n 7._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 7._o f._n 28._o chap._n iu._n the_o constable_n office_n about_o arm_n etc._n etc._n if_o any_o person_n shall_v ride_v or_o go_v arm_v offensive_o before_o the_o king_n justice_n or_o before_o any_o other_o the_o king_n officer_n or_o minister_n during_o their_o office_n or_o in_o fair_n or_o market_n or_o elsewhere_o by_o night_n or_o by_o day_n in_o affray_n of_o the_o king_n people_n and_o breach_n of_o the_o peace_n or_o wear_v or_o carry_v any_o gun_n dagger_n or_o pistol_n charge_v in_o such_o case_n the_o constable_n upon_o the_o sight_n hereof_o may_v seize_v and_o take_v away_o their_o armour_n and_o other_o weapon_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v apprize_v and_o answer_v to_o the_o king_n as_o forfeit_v and_o carry_v they_o before_o a_o justice_n to_o find_v surety_n for_o the_o peace_n 2_o e._n 3._o c._n 3._o 7_o r._n 2._o 13._o co._n 3._o part_n inst_z fol._n 162._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 9_o fol._n 35_o &_o 159._o but_o the_o king_n servant_n in_o his_o presence_n sheriff_n and_o their_o officer_n and_o other_o the_o king_n minister_n and_o such_o as_o be_v in_o their_o company_n assist_v they_o in_o their_o office_n and_o all_o other_o pursue_v hue_n and_o cry_n where_o any_o felony_n or_o other_o offence_n against_o the_o peace_n be_v commit_v may_v lawful_o bear_v armour_n or_o weapon_n 2_o e._n 3._o c._n 3._o all_o high_a constable_n petty_a constable_n and_o other_o officer_n within_o their_o several_a parish_n be_v to_o be_v aid_v and_o assist_v to_o such_o person_n as_o shall_v have_v warrant_n from_o the_o lord_n lieutenant_n or_o any_o two_o of_o their_o
to_o such_o place_n where_o the_o seizure_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d make_v 13_o car._n 2._o c._n 11._o all_o officer_n belong_v to_o the_o admiralty_n captain_n and_o commander_n of_o ship_n fort_n castle_n and_o blockhouse_n and_o all_o justice_n of_o peace_n maâ—ors_n sheriff_n constable_n and_o headborough_n anâ—_n other_o the_o king_n majesty_n officer_n and_o subject_a whatsoever_o who_o it_o may_v concern_v be_v to_o bâ—aâ—ding_v and_o assist_v to_o all_o and_o every_o person_n aâ—â—_n person_n which_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v appoint_v by_o hâ—â—_n majesty_n to_o manage_v his_o custom_n and_o if_o the_o officer_n of_o the_o custom_n or_o any_o act_n in_o aid_n of_o they_o shall_v be_v sue_v indict_v prosecute_v or_o molest_v such_o person_n their_o heir_n executor_n and_o administrator_n may_v plead_v the_o general_n issue_n and_o give_v the_o several_a act_n relate_v to_o the_o custom_n or_o any_o of_o they_o in_o evidence_n in_o any_o of_o his_o majesty_n court_n of_o justice_n 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 11._o the_o stat._n of_o 12_o car._n 2._o c._n 19_o about_o custom_n be_v â—o_o continue_v but_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o â—he_n next_o parliament_n and_o be_v now_o expire_v chap._n xii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o setting-dog_n etc._n etc._n the_o constable_n tythingman_n or_o headborough_n of_o any_o place_n upon_o a_o warrant_n â—nder_v the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o two_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n have_v power_n to_o search_v the_o â—ouses_n of_o any_o person_n suspect_v to_o keep_v setâ—ing-dogs_n or_o net_n for_o the_o take_n of_o pheasant_n â—â—r_a partridge_n and_o the_o dog_n and_o net_n there_o â—ound_v to_o take_v carry_v away_o detain_v kill_v destroy_v â—nd_v cut_v in_o piece_n 7_o jac._n c._n 11._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 37._o â—ol_n 90._o but_o they_o can_v search_v the_o house_n of_o any_o who_o have_v free_a warren_n or_o any_o lord_n of_o any_o manor_n or_o such_o as_o have_v 40_o l._n per_fw-la ann_n or_o more_o â—n_a freehold_n or_o some_o estate_n of_o inheritance_n â—or_a 80_o l._n per_fw-la ann_n for_o life_n or_o be_v worth_a in_o personal_a estate_n 400_o l._n these_o may_v keep_v net_n and_o dog_n to_o take_v pheasant_n or_o partridge_n in_o their_o own_o ground_n stat._n idem_fw-la dalt_n ibid._n chap._n xiii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o escapes_n and_o arrest_n if_o a_o constable_n or_o any_o other_o officer_n which_o have_v a_o prisoner_n in_o custody_n for_o felony_n or_o suspicion_n thereof_o voluntary_o let_v or_o suffer_v the_o prisoner_n to_o go_v where_o he_o will_v at_o liberty_n though_o this_o be_v break_v of_o prison_n yet_o it_o 〈◊〉_d felony_n in_o the_o gaoler_n constable_n or_o he_o thâ—_n let_v such_o prisoner_n escape_n but_o it_o be_v no_o felonâ—_n in_o the_o prisoner_n but_o if_o such_o a_o prisoner_n she_o escape_v by_o the_o negligence_n of_o his_o keeper_n anâ—_n against_o his_o will_n and_o knowledge_n than_o it_o be_v felony_n in_o the_o prisoner_n because_o a_o breach_n of_o prâ—son_n and_o the_o gaoler_n or_o constable_n etc._n etc._n shall_v bâ—_n fine_v by_o the_o judge_n or_o justice_n for_o such_o escape_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 106._o fol._n 272._o bro._n coron_n 112_o 22â—_n 316_o 454._o &_o bro._n escape_n 31_o stamford_n fol._n 32._o if_o a_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n shall_v voluntary_o suffer_v a_o thief_n be_v in_o his_o custody_n tâ—_n go_v into_o the_o water_n and_o drown_v himself_o thâ—_n escape_n be_v felony_n in_o the_o constable_n and_o the_o thieâ—_n be_v felo_fw-la de_fw-la se_fw-la but_o if_o the_o thief_n shall_v sudden_o without_o the_o assent_n of_o the_o constable_n kill_v hang_v or_o drown_v himself_o this_o be_v then_o but_o a_o negligent_a escape_n in_o the_o constable_n and_o fineable_a as_o aforesaid_a dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 106._o fol._n 272._o the_o voluntary_a let_v a_o felon_n escape_v before_o he_o be_v arrest_v for_o the_o felony_n be_v no_o felony_n iâ—_n the_o party_n that_o suffer_v he_o to_o escape_v but_o 〈◊〉_d the_o constable_n suffer_v one_o to_o escape_v who_o he_o know_v have_v commit_v a_o felony_n he_o be_v finable_a iâ—_n it_o do_v not_o make_v he_o accessary_a dalt_n ibid._n where_o a_o felony_n be_v commit_v and_o one_o be_v arrest_v for_o the_o same_o or_o suspicion_n thereof_o though_o the_o constable_n etc._n etc._n shall_v after_o have_v certain_a intelligence_n and_o knowledge_n that_o the_o party_n arrest_v be_v not_o guilty_a of_o the_o offence_n yet_o they_o may_v not_o set_v the_o party_n at_o liberty_n for_o he_o must_v not_o be_v deliver_v but_o by_o due_a course_n of_o law_n cromp._n 40_o 44._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 106._o f._n 275._o if_o a_o constable_n convey_v a_o felon_n to_o the_o goal_n and_o the_o gaoler_n will_v not_o receive_v he_o than_o the_o constable_n must_v bring_v he_o back_o to_o the_o town_n where_o he_o be_v take_v and_o that_o town_n shall_v be_v charge_v with_o the_o keep_n of_o he_o until_o the_o next_o goal-delivery_n and_o in_o such_o case_n the_o gaoler_n shall_v be_v punish_v by_o the_o justice_n dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 118._o fol._n 340._o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n that_o shall_v imprison_v any_o felon_n in_o the_o stock_n may_v lock_v the_o stock_n and_o if_o need_v be_v may_v also_o put_v iron_n on_o the_o prisoner_n and_o when_o he_o convey_v he_o to_o the_o goal_n or_o to_o the_o justice_n he_o may_v pinion_v he_o or_o otherwise_o make_v he_o sure_o so_o that_o he_o can_v escape_v ibid._n chap._n fourteen_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o excise_n those_o officer_n under_o the_o commissioner_n of_o excise_n call_v gager_n be_v to_o have_v the_o constable_n along_o with_o they_o when_o they_o enter_v by_o night_n into_o the_o house_n of_o any_o brewer_n innkeeper_n victualler_n etc._n etc._n to_o gage_v their_o copper_n fat_n be_v or_o vessel_n or_o to_o take_v a_o account_n of_o their_o beer_n ale_n word_n perry_n cider_n strong-water_n metheglin_n mead_n coffee_n chocolate_a sherbet_n or_o tea_n brew_v make_v or_o distil_v in_o the_o say_a house_n 12_o car._n 2._o c._n 23_o 24._o such_o person_n as_o shall_v be_v convict_v before_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o commissioner_n of_o excise_n of_o any_o offence_n and_o forfeiture_n within_o the_o act_n for_o excise_n the_o constable_n upon_o warrant_n to_o they_o direct_v from_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n be_v to_o levy_v the_o penalty_n upon_o the_o good_n of_o the_o offender_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n thereof_o render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n they_o be_v to_o carry_v the_o party_n to_o the_o goal_n there_o to_o remain_v till_o satisfaction_n be_v make_v 12_o car._n 2._o c._n 23_o 24._o the_o constable_n be_v also_o upon_o warrant_n to_o they_o direct_v to_o summon_v all_o alehouse-keeper_n etc._n etc._n to_o appear_v before_o the_o commissioner_n of_o excise_n at_o such_o day_n and_o place_n as_o shall_v be_v appoint_v in_o the_o say_a warrant_n from_o time_n to_o time_n chap._n xv._o the_o constable_n office_n about_o fish_n the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n by_o warrant_n from_o any_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n where_o any_o offence_n be_v commit_v in_o destroy_v the_o spawn_n and_o breed_n of_o fish_n along_o the_o seashore_n or_o in_o any_o haven_n or_o creek_n or_o within_o five_o mile_n of_o the_o mouth_n of_o any_o haven_n or_o creek_n by_o fish_v with_o net_n of_o less_o mesh_n than_o three_o inch_n and_o a_o half_a between_o knot_n and_o knot_n be_v to_o levy_v the_o penalty_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n the_o penalty_n be_v ten_o shilling_n and_o forfeiture_n of_o their_o net_n 3_o jac._n c._n 12._o wingatts_n abr._n stat._n tit._n fisher_n and_o fish_n the_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o county_n of_o worcester_n salop_n and_o gloucester_n upon_o their_o own_o knowledge_n or_o upon_o information_n that_o any_o person_n have_v make_v use_n of_o any_o net_n engine_n or_o device_n in_o the_o river_n of_o severn_n whereby_o any_o salmon_n trout_n oâ—_n barbel_n under_o the_o length_n appoint_v by_o the_o stat._n of_o 1_o eliz._n shall_v be_v take_v or_o kill_v or_o have_v fish_v with_o any_o net_n for_o salmon_n salmon-mart_n salmon-pâ—al_a pike_n carpe_n trout_n barbel_n chubb_n or_o grail_a the_o mesh_n whereof_o be_v under_o two_o inch_n and_o a_o half_a square_n from_o knot_n to_o knot_n allow_v to_o each_o mesh_n four_o knot_n or_o above_o twenty_o yard_n in_o length_n and_o two_o yard_n in_o breadth_n or_o above_o fifty_o yard_n in_o length_n and_o six_o yard_n in_o breadth_n in_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o net_n in_o the_o say_a river_n from_o ripplelochelake_n to_o gloucester_n bridge_n or_o above_o sixty_o yard_n in_o length_n below_o gloucester_n
peace_n and_o further_o shall_v be_v bind_v to_o good_a behaviour_n for_o one_o whole_a year_n wingâ—â—â—â—_n stat._n tit._n plague_n 1_o jac._n c._n 13._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n â—_o fol._n 91._o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o any_o one_o of_o thâ—_n and_o other_o head_n officer_n in_o corporate_a towâ—_n ithin_v their_o several_a limit_n may_v appoint_v seaâ—ers_n watchman_n examiner_n keeper_n and_o bâ—â—ers_n for_o the_o person_n and_o place_n infect_v and_o any_o person_n infect_v or_o dwell_v and_o be_v in_o house_n infect_v shall_v contrary_v to_o the_o commitment_n or_o appointment_n of_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n constable_n etc._n etc._n wilful_o attempt_v to_o go_v abroad_o to_o resist_v such_o their_o keeper_n or_o watchman_n thâ—_n may_v such_o watchman_n with_o violence_n force_n thâ—_n to_o keep_v their_o house_n and_o if_o any_o hurt_a happâ—â—_n thereupon_o the_o watchman_n shall_v not_o be_v impeach_v therefore_o 1_o jac._n c._n 13._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 39_o f_o 9_o cromp._n 122._o b._n wingates_n stat._n tit._n plague_n if_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n wilful_o neglect_v to_o levy_v the_o money_n by_o warrant_n from_o tâ—â—_n justice_n of_o peace_n upon_o the_o statute_n for_o relief_n any_o town_n infect_v with_o the_o plague_n by_o distreâ—â—_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o good_n of_o such_o person_n as_o refuâ—â—_n or_o neglect_n to_o pay_v then_o they_o forfeit_v for_o ever_o such_o offence_n ten_o shilling_n to_o be_v employ_v to_o thâ—_n say_v charitable_a use_n wingates_n stat._n tit._n plaguâ—_n 1_o jac._n c._n 31._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 39_o f._n 91._o chap._n xxvii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o convey_v prisoner_n to_o the_o goal_n a_o offender_n which_o be_v to_o be_v convey_v to_o goal_n must_v bear_v all_o charge_n both_o of_o himself_o and_o of_o those_o that_o guard_v he_o if_o he_o be_v able_a and_o if_o he_o refuse_v to_o pay_v the_o charge_n or_o shall_v not_o at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o commitment_n discharge_v the_o same_o then_o upon_o a_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n the_o constable_n of_o the_o liberty_n or_o town_n where_o the_o offender_n have_v any_o good_n be_v within_o the_o same_o county_n may_v sell_v so_o many_o of_o the_o party_n good_n as_o in_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o justice_n shall_v be_v think_v sufficient_a to_o satisfy_v the_o say_a charge_n the_o apprizement_n to_o be_v make_v by_o four_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o parish_n where_o such_o good_n be_v and_o the_o overplus_n to_o be_v return_v to_o the_o owner_n 3_o jac._n c._n 10._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 43._o f._n 104._o and_o if_o the_o offender_n have_v no_o good_n to_o defray_v the_o charge_n than_o the_o charge_n must_v be_v bear_v by_o the_o town_n or_o parish_n where_o the_o offender_n be_v take_v which_o must_v be_v do_v by_o tax_n make_v by_o the_o constable_n churchwarden_n and_o two_o or_o three_o other_o inhabitant_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o such_o officer_n than_o four_o of_o the_o principal_a inhabitant_n of_o the_o parish_n must_v make_v the_o rate_n which_o be_v allow_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n every_o inhabitant_n must_v pay_v their_o proportion_n according_a to_o the_o say_a rate_n and_o if_o any_o refuse_v to_o pay_v the_o constable_n tythingman_n or_o other_o officer_n by_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n and_o after_o apprizement_n by_o four_o oâ—_n the_o inhabitant_n may_v sell_v the_o same_o rendringâ—_n to_o the_o party_n refuse_v the_o overplus_n if_o any_o be_v 1_o jac._n c._n 10._o and_o if_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n thâ—â—_n make_v such_o distress_n be_v sue_v he_o may_v plead_v justification_n and_o upon_o a_o verdict_n for_o the_o defendant_n or_o a_o nonsuit_n of_o the_o plaintiff_n he_o shall_v recover_v treble_a damage_n beside_o cost_v of_o the_o suit_n purveyance_n see_v carriages_n chap._n 7._o fol._n 23._o chap._n xxviii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o quarter_n many_o for_o maim_a soldier_n prisoner_n etc._n etc._n the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n be_v to_o levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n such_o money_n as_o be_v rate_v upon_o any_o person_n within_o their_o constablery_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o poor_a maim_a soldier_n and_o mariner_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n 43_o eliz_n 3_o wingates_n stat._n tit._n captain_n and_o soldier_n and_o this_o money_n so_o collect_v be_v to_o be_v pay_v quarterly_o to_o the_o high_a constable_n of_o the_o hundred_o ten_o day_n before_o every_o quarter_n session_n or_o else_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n their_o executor_n etc._n etc._n forfeit_v twenty_o shilling_n and_o the_o high_a constable_n be_v to_o pay_v in_o the_o collection_n money_n to_o the_o treasurer_n appoint_v by_o the_o justice_n every_o quarter_n session_n or_o otherwise_o he_o his_o executor_n etc._n etc._n forfeit_v 40_o s._n which_o forfeiture_n be_v to_o be_v levy_v and_o employ_v by_o the_o treasurer_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o stock_n for_o the_o use_v aforesaid_a 43_o el._n c._n 3._o &_o wingates_n stat._n tit._n captain_n and_o soldier_n the_o high_a constable_n be_v to_o make_v quarterly_o payment_n at_o every_o session_n unto_o the_o collector_n appoint_v by_o the_o justice_n of_o all_o such_o sum_n of_o money_n as_o be_v raise_v in_o every_o parish_n and_o pay_v to_o they_o by_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o constable_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a prisoner_n in_o the_o goal_n under_o pain_n of_o five_o pound_n 14_o el._n c._n 5._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n prison_n and_o prisoner_n the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n be_v to_o levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n so_o much_o money_n as_o be_v rate_v upon_o any_o person_n within_o their_o parish_n for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o prisoner_n in_o the_o king_n bench_n and_o marshalsey_n and_o also_o of_o hospital_n and_o almshouse_n and_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a within_o their_o county_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n and_o for_o want_v of_o such_o distress_n the_o justice_n of_o peace_n may_v commit_v the_o party_n to_o prison_n there_o to_o abide_v till_o it_o be_v pay_v without_o bail_n or_o mainprise_n which_o money_n the_o churchwarden_n be_v to_o pay_v to_o the_o high_a constable_n ten_o day_n before_o the_o end_n of_o every_o quarter_n session_n and_o if_o the_o churchwarden_n their_o executor_n etc._n etc._n fail_v to_o pay_v this_o money_n they_o forfeit_v ten_o shilling_n and_o if_o the_o high_a constable_n his_o executor_n etc._n etc._n fail_v to_o pay_v the_o treasurer_n of_o the_o county_n the_o same_o money_n at_o the_o quarter_n session_n they_o forfeit_v twenty_o shilling_n which_o forfeiture_n the_o treasurer_n may_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o the_o money_n to_o be_v employ_v to_o the_o use_v aforesaid_a 43._o eliz._n c._n 2._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n pâ—â—_n people_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 53._o fol._n 135._o chap._n xxix_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o popish_a recusant_n popish_a recusant_n above_o sixteen_o year_n of_o aâ—â—_n shall_v within_o forty_o day_n after_o their_o conviction_n repair_v to_o their_o usual_a dwell_n and_o not_o remoâ—â—_n above_o five_o mile_n from_o thence_o on_o pain_n to_o forsâ—â—â—_n all_o their_o good_n and_o land_n and_o annuity_n duriâ—â—_n life_n and_o if_o they_o have_v no_o certain_a abide_v thâ—â—_n be_v they_o to_o repair_v to_o the_o place_n where_o they_o weâ—â—_n bear_v or_o where_o their_o father_n and_o mother_n dwelâ—_n and_o within_o twenty_o day_n after_o their_o arrival_n theâ—_n to_o give_v their_o name_n in_o write_v to_o the_o minister_n constable_n and_o headborough_n which_o minister_n to_o enter_v they_o in_o a_o book_n to_o be_v keep_v for_o that_o purpose_n and_o he_o together_o with_o the_o say_a constable_n and_o headborough_n be_v to_o certify_v the_o same_o to_o the_o next_o quarter_n session_n where_o the_o justice_n of_o peacâ—_n must_v cause_v the_o same_o to_o be_v enrol_v 35_o eliz._n c._n â—_o wingates_n stat._n tit._n crown_n the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n of_o everâ—_n parish_n or_o the_o one_o of_o they_o if_o there_o be_v not_o such_o than_o the_o high_a constable_n of_o the_o hundreâ—_o there_o be_v once_o every_o year_n to_o present_v at_o thâ—_n general_n session_n of_o the_o peace_n the_o monthly_a absence_n from_o church_n of_o every_o popish_a recusant_n and_o the_o name_n of_o their_o child_n be_v above_o the_o age_n of_o nine_o year_n abide_v with_o their_o say_a parent_n and_o of_o their_o servant_n together_o with_o the_o age_n of_o their_o child_n as_o near_o as_o they_o can_v know_v they_o on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v respective_o for_o every_o such_o default_n twenty_o shilling_n which_o presentment_n the_o clerk_n of_o the_o peace_n or_o town_n clerk_n shall_v record_v without_o
any_o remaiâ—_n thereof_o 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o all_o these_o person_n hereafter_o name_v be_v account_v and_o adjudge_v rogue_n vagabond_n anâ—_n sturdy_a beggar_n that_o be_v to_o say_v all_z such_o person_n above_o the_o age_n of_o seven_o year_n man_n oâ—_n woman_n sole_a or_o covert_n that_o wander_v from_o their_o usual_a place_n of_o abide_v abroad_o every_o where_o beg_v or_o if_o they_o do_v not_o beg_v yet_o 〈◊〉_d they_o wander_v and_o loiter_v about_o without_o a_o lawful_a passport_n and_o give_v no_o good_a account_n for_o their_o travel_n be_v account_v rogue_n 39_o eliz._n c._n 4._o &_o 17._o 43_o eliz._n c._n 2._o 1_o jac._n c._n 7._o 21_o jac._n c._n 28._o 7_o jac._n c._n 24._o 5_o eliz._n c._n 4._o dalt_n c._n 47._o fol._n 123_o 124_o 125._o all_o scholar_n and_o seafaring_a man_n which_o beg_v wander_v person_n that_o use_v unlawful_a game_n subtle_a craft_n or_o play_n or_o pretend_v themselves_o to_o have_v skill_n in_o physiognomy_n palmistry_n or_o the_o like_a or_o to_o be_v fortune-teller_n or_o figure-caster_n all_o proctor_n patent-gatherers_a except_o for_o fire_n collector_n for_o goal_n prisoner_n or_o hospital_n wander_v abroad_o fencer_n bearward_n those_o be_v rogue_n in_o grain_n common_a player_n of_o interlude_n and_o fiddler_n or_o minstrel_n wander_v abroad_o all_o juggler_n hocus_n pocus_fw-la and_o slight_a of_o hand_n artist_n tinker_n pedlar_n and_o petty_a chapman_n and_o glass-man_n wander_v abroad_o especial_o if_o they_o be_v not_o well_o know_v or_o have_v not_o a_o sufficient_a testimonial_a all_o counterfeit_n egyptian_n not_o be_v felon_n all_o person_n deliver_v out_o of_o goal_n which_o beg_v for_o their_o fee_n or_o otherwise_o do_v travel_n beg_v such_o as_o go_v to_o â—or_a from_o the_o bath_n and_o do_v not_o pursue_v their_o licence_n soldier_n and_o mariner_n that_o beg_v and_o counterfeit_v a_o certificate_n of_o their_o commander_n all_o labourer_n which_o wander_v abroad_o out_o of_o the_o parish_n and_o refuse_v to_o work_v for_o wage_n reasonable_o tax_v have_v no_o live_n otherwise_o to_o maintain_v themselves_o and_o such_o as_o go_v with_o a_o general_n passport_n which_o be_v not_o direct_v from_o parish_n to_o parish_n all_o these_o be_v account_v rogue_n vagabond_n and_o sturdy_a beggar_n all_o servant_n that_o depart_v out_o of_o their_o service_n viz._n out_o of_o one_o city_n town_n or_o parish_n to_o another_o or_o out_o of_o one_o hundred_o or_o county_n to_o serve_v in_o another_o without_o a_o testimonial_a or_o with_o a_o false_a one_o and_o such_o person_n as_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o plague_n and_o wilful_o go_v abroad_o in_o company_n against_o the_o command_n of_o officer_n be_v to_o be_v punish_v as_o vagabond_n but_o none_o be_v to_o be_v send_v to_o the_o place_n of_o birth_n or_o last_o habitation_n but_o wander_a rogue_n those_o which_o beg_v in_o their_o own_o parish_n or_o in_o high_a way_n without_o the_o appointment_n of_o the_o overseer_n be_v to_o bâ—_n send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n a_o wife_n and_o child_n under_o seven_o year_n 〈◊〉_d age_n be_v vagrant_a must_v be_v place_v with_o thâ—_n husband_n and_o if_o the_o husband_n be_v dead_a theâ—_n with_o the_o wife_n where_o she_o be_v bear_v or_o lâ—â—_n dwell_v and_o vagrant_a child_n above_o seveâ—â—â—_n year_n of_o age_n must_v be_v send_v to_o the_o place_n 〈◊〉_d their_o birth_n and_o if_o the_o vagrant_a parent_n whâ—â—â—_n their_o child_n under_o seven_o year_n of_o age_n 〈◊〉_d place_v at_o the_o place_n of_o birth_n of_o the_o parent_n 〈◊〉_d at_o the_o place_n of_o dwelling_n if_o afterward_o thâ—_n parent_n or_o either_o of_o they_o die_v or_o run_v away_o yet_o the_o child_n once_o settle_v must_v remaâ—â—_n there_o still_o and_o may_v not_o be_v send_v to_o the_o place_n 〈◊〉_d their_o birth_n though_o afterward_o they_o attain_v tâ—_n the_o age_n of_o seven_o year_n 39_o eliz._n c_o 4._o dalt_n j._n p_o c_o 47._o fol._n 135._o resolu_fw-la judge_n sect_n 4_o 5._o the_o wife_n be_v but_o a_o vagrant_a rogue_n aught_o to_o be_v send_v to_o her_o husband_n though_o he_o be_v bâ—â—_n a_o servant_n in_o another_o town_n or_o parish_n and_o thâ—_n rogue_n who_o place_n or_o dwell_n can_v be_v knowâ—_n have_v wife_n or_o child_n under_o seven_o year_n 〈◊〉_d age_n they_o must_v go_v with_o the_o husband_n to_o the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v last_o suffer_v to_o pass_v through_o unpunished_a where_o the_o child_n musâ—_n be_v relieve_v with_o the_o work_n of_o their_o parent_n though_o their_o parent_n be_v commit_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n chap._n xxxiii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n the_o constable_n by_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o the_o chief_a officer_n of_o any_o â—ity_n borough_n or_o town_n corporate_a under_o â—heir_a hand_n and_o seal_n against_o such_o as_o use_v unlawful_a â—ames_n on_o the_o sabbath-day_n as_o bull-baiting_n bearbaiting_a interlude_n or_o other_o unlawful_a exercise_n within_o their_o own_o parish_n or_o out_o of_o their_o own_o paâ—â—sh_n at_o any_o such_o sport_n whatsoever_o may_v levy_v the_o â—enalty_n of_o three_o shilling_n and_o four_o penny_n by_o â—istress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n and_o in_o decult_n of_o distress_n the_o constable_n be_v to_o set_v the_o offender_n in_o the_o stock_n by_o the_o space_n of_o three_o hour_n note_v that_o the_o party_n offend_v in_o these_o game_n must_v be_v question_v within_o a_o month_n after_o the_o offence_n commit_v 1_o car._n 1._o c._n 1._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 23._o â—ol_n 63._o if_o any_o one_o on_o the_o sabbath-day_n keep_v or_o be_v present_a at_o any_o wrestle_a shooting_n bowling_n â—inging_v of_o bell_n for_o pleasure_n mask_n wake_v church_n ale_n dance_a game_n sport_n or_o pastime_n whatsoever_o they_o forfeit_v five_o shilling_n if_o he_o or_o â—he_v be_v above_o fourteen_o year_n of_o age_n and_o if_o unâ—er_v that_o age_n than_o twelve_o penny_n by_o he_o that_o â—ath_v the_o government_n of_o the_o party_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o sale_n and_o distress_n by_o the_o constable_n by_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o chief_a officer_n â—s_v aforesaid_a and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n to_o be_v set_v â—hree_o hour_n in_o the_o stock_n and_o every_o carrier_n go_v with_o his_o horse_n on_o this_o day_n or_o wagoner_n carrier_n or_o waynman_n go_v with_o any_o wagon_n cart_n or_o wain_n or_o drover_n with_o his_o cattle_n forfeâ—â—_n twenty_o shilling_n for_o every_o offence_n to_o be_v leviâ—â—_n also_o by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o his_o good_n if_o he_o 〈◊〉_d question_v within_o six_o week_n after_o the_o offenâ—â—â—_n do_v but_o there_o must_v be_v but_o one_o twenty_o shilling_n forfeit_a for_o one_o journey_n although_o they_o pâ—â—â—_n through_o several_a parish_n and_o this_o twenty_o shilling_n that_o parish_n shall_v have_v where_o the_o distreyne_v be_v first_o take_v 3_o car._n 1._o c._n 1._o dalt_n c._n 50._o â—_o 134._o and_o if_o any_o butcher_n by_o himself_o or_o any_o for_o hiâ—_n shall_v kill_v or_o sell_v any_o victual_n upon_o the_o loâ—â—_n day_n he_o forfeit_v six_o shilling_n and_o eight_o penny_n 〈◊〉_d be_v levy_v by_o the_o constable_n by_o distress_n and_o sâ—â—â—_n as_o aforesaid_a upon_o warrant_n from_o a_o justice_n peace_n etc._n etc._n the_o offence_n to_o be_v question_v wiâ—â—_n six_o week_n after_o it_o be_v commit_v and_o the_o partâ—â—_n to_o be_v convict_v before_o any_o justice_n of_o peace_n mayor_n or_o head_n officer_n etc._n etc._n upon_o their_o owâ—_n view_n proof_n of_o two_o witness_n or_o more_o or_o tâ—â—_n party_n own_o confession_n and_o the_o justice_n mayor_z etc._n etc._n may_v reward_v the_o informer_n with_o the_o this_o part_n of_o the_o penalty_n 3_o car._n 1._o c_o 1._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 5â—_n fol._n 134._o all_o law_n in_o force_n concern_v the_o observation_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n shall_v be_v put_v in_o execution_n none_o shall_v do_v any_o work_n by_o labour_n or_o business_n that_o day_n work_v of_o charity_n and_o necessity_n only_o except_v and_o the_o offender_n if_o of_o the_o age_n 〈◊〉_d fourteen_o year_n or_o upward_o shall_v forfeit_v finâ—â—_n shilling_n none_o shall_v cry_v or_o expose_v to_o sale_n 〈◊〉_d ware_n that_o day_n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v they_o 〈◊〉_d drover_n horse-courser_n waggoner_n butcheâ—â—_n higler_n or_o their_o servant_n shall_v travel_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v twenty_o shilling_n no_o person_n shall_v travel_v on_o that_o day_n with_o any_o boaâ—â—_n wherry_n etc._n etc._n except_o on_o extraordinary_a occasion_n â—o_o be_v allow_v by_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o head_n officer_n of_o the_o place_n etc._n etc._n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v five_o shilling_n 29_o cap._n 2._o c._n 7._o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o
be_v mark_v or_o seal_v 8_o h._n 6._o c._n 5._o 11_o h._n â—_o c._n 4._o the_o mayor_n and_o chief_a officer_n in_o city_n &_o â—_o be_v once_o every_o year_n at_o least_o to_o view_v all_o measure_n and_o weight_n in_o their_o jurisdiction_n 〈◊〉_d to_o break_v or_o burn_v such_o as_o they_o find_v defective_a and_o to_o punish_v the_o offender_n for_o the_o first_o offence_n six_o shilling_n eight_o penny_n for_o the_o seconâ—_o thirteen_o shilling_n four_o penny_n and_o for_o the_o thiâ—â—_n offence_n twenty_o shilling_n and_o beside_o 〈◊〉_d adjudge_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o pillory_n â—1_n h._n â—_o c._n 4._o chap._n xxxvii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o watch_n a_o watch_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v in_o every_o town_n parish_n village_n and_o tything_n every_o night_n from_o ascension_n till_o michaelmas_n from_o sunset_n to_o sun-rise_n which_o the_o constable_n etc._n etc._n must_v constant_o cause_v to_o be_v set_v and_z that_o by_o two_o oâ—_n four_o man_n according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o place_n 13_o edw._n 1._o c._n 4._o dalt_n c._n 60._o f._n 140._o pâ—ulâ—_n watch._n 1._o these_o watchman_n be_v to_o apprehend_v and_o examine_v all_o stranger_n that_o pass_v by_o they_o in_o the_o night_n and_o if_o they_o find_v cause_n of_o suspicion_n 〈◊〉_d they_o than_o they_o may_v secure_v they_o till_o the_o morning_n and_o if_o the_o party_n refuse_v to_o obey_v the_o watchman_n they_o may_v levy_v hue_n and_o cry_n to_o take_v they_o and_o upon_o their_o resistance_n the_o watchman_n may_v justify_v the_o beat_n of_o they_o and_o set_v they_o in_o the_o stock_n or_o cage_n till_o morning_n and_o â—hen_o if_o no_o suspicion_n be_v find_v in_o the_o party_n â—hey_n may_v let_v they_o go_v but_o if_o there_o be_v find_v suspicion_n in_o they_o than_o the_o watchman_n may_v deâ—iver_v they_o to_o the_o constable_n or_o tythingman_n etc._n etc._n who_o be_v to_o convey_v they_o before_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n who_o after_o examination_n of_o they_o may_v bind_v they_o over_o commit_v or_o acquit_v they_o as_o he_o shall_v see_v cause_n these_o watchman_n be_v also_o to_o apprehend_v all_o such_o as_o ride_v or_o go_v arm_v and_o all_o rogue_n vagabond_n noctivagants_n nightwalker_n eavesdropper_n scout_n and_o such_o like_a 1_o dalt_n c._n 60._o fol._n 140._o 5_o ed._n 3._o 14._o 5_o h._n 7._o 5._o these_o three_o particular_n follow_v have_v be_v hold_v for_o law_n concern_v watch_n viz._n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 60._o fol._n 141._o 1._o the_o watchman_n must_v be_v man_n of_o able_a body_n well_o and_o sufficient_o arm_v and_o no_o man_n be_v compellable_n to_o watch_v unless_o he_o be_v a_o inhabitant_n within_o the_o same_o town_n or_o parish_n where_o he_o be_v require_v to_o watch_v 2._o such_o as_o be_v inhabitant_n within_o the_o town_n be_v not_o compellable_n to_o watch_v at_o the_o will_n of_o the_o constable_n but_o only_o when_o their_o turn_n come_v according_a to_o the_o use_n and_o custom_n of_o the_o place_n which_o be_v most_o common_o by_o turn_n or_o house_n 3._o it_o have_v be_v hold_v by_o some_o that_o if_o a_o man_n who_o be_v compellable_n to_o watch_v shall_v contemptuous_o refuse_v to_o watch_v upon_o command_n of_o the_o constable_n that_o in_o such_o case_n the_o constable_n may_v ex_fw-la officio_fw-la set_v the_o party_n in_o the_o stock_n for_o his_o contempt_n dalt_n ibid._n but_o the_o safe_a way_n be_v for_o the_o constable_n 〈◊〉_d present_a such_o person_n for_o his_o default_n at_o the_o assisâ—_n or_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n or_o else_o to_o complâ—â—â—_n of_o he_o to_o a_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n who_o 〈◊〉_d bound_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o good_a behaviour_n aâ—â—_n so_o over_o to_o the_o next_o quarter_n session_n there_o 〈◊〉_d answer_n etc._n etc._n chap._n xxxviii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o execute_v warrant_n the_o constable_n or_o other_o swear_a officer_n who_o any_o warrant_n shall_v be_v directeâ—_n and_o deliver_v aught_o with_o all_o speed_n and_o seâ—â—â—cy_n to_o seek_v and_o find_v out_o the_o party_n and_o then_o 〈◊〉_d execute_v his_o say_a warrant_n a_o know_v swear_v officer_n be_v he_o sheriff_n uâ—der_v sheriff_n bailiff_n or_o constable_n etc._n etc._n need_v not_o to_o show_v his_o warrant_n to_o a_o man_n when_o 〈◊〉_d come_v to_o serve_v it_o upon_o he_o though_o he_o demand_v it_o but_o if_o the_o justice_n will_v direct_v 〈◊〉_d warrant_n to_o his_o servant_n or_o to_o another_o whâ—_n be_v no_o swear_a officer_n to_o serve_v it_o they_o mâ—â—â—_n show_v their_o warrant_n to_o the_o party_n if_o he_o demanâ—_n it_o or_o otherwise_o the_o party_n may_v make_v resistance_n and_o need_v not_o to_o obey_v it_o bro._n faux_n iâ—_n pris_fw-fr 23._o a_o swear_v and_o know_v officer_n if_o he_o will_v noâ—_n show_v his_o warrant_n yet_o he_o ought_v to_o declare_v to_o the_o party_n the_o content_n thereof_o upon_o serve_v it_o co._n 6.54_o &_o 9.68_o a_o officer_n give_v sufficient_a notice_n what_o he_o be_v when_o he_o say_v to_o the_o party_n i_o arrest_v you_o in_o the_o king_n name_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o such_o case_n the_o party_n at_o his_o peril_n aught_o to_o obey_v he_o though_o he_o know_v â—im_v not_o to_o be_v a_o officer_n and_o if_o he_o have_v no_o lawful_a warrant_n the_o party_n gieve_v may_v have_v â—is_n action_n of_o false_a imprisonment_n against_o he_o â—o_z 6.69_o if_o a_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n do_v arrest_v a_o man_n for_o the_o peace_n or_o the_o like_a before_o he_o have_v â—ny_a warrant_n and_o then_o afterward_o do_v procure_v a_o warrant_n or_o a_o warrant_n come_v after_o to_o â—im_v to_o arrest_v the_o party_n for_o the_o same_o cause_n â—he_v first_o arrest_n be_v unlawful_a and_o the_o officer_n be_v â—able_a to_o a_o action_n of_o false_a imprisonment_n dyerâ—44_n â—44_z stat._n 43_o el._n c._n 6._o where_o a_o warrant_n be_v grant_v against_o i._n h._n the_o son_n of_o t._n h._n and_o the_o officer_n thereupon_o arrest_v i._n h._n the_o son_n of_o w._n h._n although_o in_o truth_n he_o â—e_v the_o same_o person_n that_o offend_v and_o against_o who_o the_o complaint_n be_v make_v yet_o this_o arrest_n be_v wrongful_a and_o the_o officer_n be_v subject_a to_o a_o action_n of_o false_a imprisonment_n 10_o e._n 4._o fol._n 12._o â—r_n false_a impris_n 38._o if_o a_o constable_n or_o any_o other_o person_n have_v arrest_v a_o man_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o warrant_n which_o he_o have_v from_o a_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o then_o take_v his_o word_n that_o he_o will_v come_v to_o he_o again_o at_o another_o time_n to_o go_v with_o he_o to_o the_o justice_n according_a to_o his_o warrant_n and_o so_o lat_v the_o party_n go_v who_o come_v not_o again_o at_o the_o time_n appoint_v it_o seem_v the_o officer_n can_v afterward_o arrest_v or_o take_v he_o again_o by_o force_n of_o his_o former_a warrant_n because_o this_o be_v do_v by_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o officer_n but_o if_o the_o party_n arrest_v have_v escape_v of_o his_o own_o wrong_n without_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o officer_n the_o officer_n may_v take_v he_o again_o and_o again_o upon_o fresh_a suit_n so_o often_o as_o he_o escape_v although_o he_o be_v out_o of_o view_n or_o that_o he_o fly_v into_o another_o town_n 〈◊〉_d county_n cromp._n 214._o a._n &_o 184._o cro._n 53.144_o when_o a_o officer_n have_v receive_v a_o warrant_n he_o be_v bind_v to_o observe_v and_o pursue_v the_o effeâ—â—_n of_o his_o warrant_n in_o every_o behalf_n and_o particular_a or_o otherwise_o his_o warrant_n will_v not_o excuse_v 〈◊〉_d of_o that_o which_o he_o have_v do_v if_o a_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n have_v lawful_a warrant_n to_o arrest_v another_o and_o he_o shâ—â—â—_n be_v resist_v or_o assault_v by_o the_o party_n or_o by_o another_o person_n then_o may_v that_o officer_n justify_v tâ—â—_n heat_a or_o hurt_v of_o such_o person_n and_o other_o upon_o his_o request_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o aid_v hiâ—_n 21_o h._n 7.39_o if_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n shall_v issue_v our_o any_o warrant_n for_o a_o matter_n wherein_o he_o have_v jurisdiction_n although_o it_o be_v beyond_o his_o authority_n yet_o it_o 〈◊〉_d not_o disputable_a by_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o sâ—â—â—_n officer_n but_o must_v be_v obey_v and_o execute_v 〈◊〉_d the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n to_o who_o it_o 〈◊〉_d bring_v as_o if_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n shall_v seâ—â—_n forth_o his_o warrant_n to_o arrest_v one_o for_o the_o peaâ—â—_n or_o good_a behaviour_n without_o cause_n the_o officeâ—_n that_o serve_v this_o warrant_n shall_v not_o be_v punisheâ—_n for_o the_o execute_n thereof_o but_o if_o a_o justice_n 〈◊〉_d peace_n shall_v make_v his_o warrant_n to_o do_v a_o thiâ—â—_n out_o of_o his_o jurisdiction_n or_o in_o a_o cause_n whereâ—â—_n the_o justice_n of_o
in_o folio_n of_o the_o last_o translation_n with_o a_o book_n of_o homily_n and_o book_n of_o canon_n and_o a_o surplice_n if_o the_o tomb_n monument_n and_o gravi-stone_n be_v safe_o keep_v from_o remove_v and_o break_v a_o book_n of_o parchment_n for_o register_n christen_n wedding_n and_o burial_n etc._n etc._n a_o chest_n with_o three_o lock_n to_o put_v the_o same_o and_o the_o church_n ornament_n in_o with_o a_o box_n for_o alm_n and_o a_o table_n of_o degree_n prohibit_v marriage_n hang_v up_o in_o the_o church_n if_o the_o parsonage_n house_n and_o outhouse_n be_v in_o good_a repair_n and_o the_o churchyard_n will_v fence_v to_o keep_v out_o swine_n etc._n etc._n ii_o whether_o the_o parson_n vicar_n or_o curate_n read_v the_o common_a prayer_n at_o morning_n and_o evening_n service_n wear_v his_o surplice_n bid_v day_n preach_v every_o sunday_n or_o read_v a_o homily_n catechise_v observe_v five_o of_o november_n thirty_o of_o january_n twenâ—â—_o nine_o of_o may_n and_o second_o of_o september_n 〈◊〉_d observe_v perambulation_n or_o go_v the_o bound_n 〈◊〉_d rogation_n week_n preach_v sound_a doctrine_n and_o 〈◊〉_d no_o sedition_n against_o the_o king_n or_o government_n celebrate_v the_o lord_n supper_n three_o time_n every_o year_n 〈◊〉_d least_o whereof_o at_o easter_n for_o one_o baptize_v infaâ—â—_n with_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o pray_v with_o they_o bury_v the_o dead_a according_a tâ—_n the_o book_n of_o common_a prayer_n marry_v none_o claâ—â—stinely_o preach_v in_o his_o gown_n be_v a_o man_n of_o a_o fisâ—_n and_o chaste_a life_n a_o peacemaker_n among_o his_o neighbour_n and_o one_o that_o take_v care_n to_o reduce_v sectarius_fw-la recusant_n separatist_n and_o refractory_a person_n to_o the_o obedience_n and_o doctrine_n of_o the_o the_o church_n and_o read_v the_o book_n of_o canon_n to_o the_o people_n at_o leasâ—_n once_o every_o year_n and_o the_o thirty-nine_o article_n twiâ—â—_n every_o year_n iii_o whether_o all_o their_o parishioner_n of_o due_a 〈◊〉_d resort_n to_o the_o church_n to_o divine_a service_n bâ—haâ—â—_n themselves_o reverent_o there_o kneel_z stand_v up_o and_o make_v answer_n to_o the_o rubric_n of_o the_o common_a prayâ—â—_n book_n whether_o any_o work_n or_o sell_v ware_n on_o sunday_n or_o holyday_n or_o whether_o vintner_n victualler_n innkeeper_n or_o other_o do_v receive_v any_o to_o drink_v iâ—_n their_o house_n in_o the_o time_n of_o divine_a service_n whether_o any_o marry_v within_o the_o degree_n forbid_v or_o be_v adulterer_n swearer_n blasphemer_n drunkard_n if_o any_o above_o 16_o year_n of_o age_n do_v not_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n three_o time_n a_o year_n whereof_o easter_n to_o be_v one_o if_o any_o keep_v their_o child_n unchristn_v woman_n that_o come_v not_o to_o be_v church_v or_o any_o bring_v not_o their_o dead_a to_o be_v bury_v after_o the_o service_n of_o the_o church_n or_o if_o any_o be_v marry_v without_o bane_n or_o licence_n at_o unlawful_a hour_n and_o whether_o their_o almshouse_n hospital_n school_n or_o spital_n if_o they_o have_v any_o be_v well_o and_o godly_a use_v or_o any_o thing_n detain_v from_o it_o what_o legacy_n give_v to_o pious_a use_n and_o if_o the_o parishioner_n be_v place_v into_o pew_v or_o seat_n without_o offence_n or_o contention_n iv_o whether_o their_o parish_n clerk_n and_o sexton_n if_o they_o have_v any_o be_v due_o choose_v can_v write_v and_o read_v be_v of_o a_o honest_a life_n and_o make_v the_o response_n to_o the_o hymn_n and_o other_o suffrage_n and_o if_o the_o schoolmaster_n physician_n chirurgeon_n and_o midwife_n if_o they_o have_v any_o teach_v or_o practice_v without_o licence_n if_o the_o churchwarden_n be_v due_o choose_v according_a to_o the_o canon_n or_o custom_n and_o if_o the_o old_a churchwarden_n have_v be_v diligent_a to_o keep_v the_o church_n in_o good_a repair_n to_o preserve_v all_o the_o furniture_n thereof_o and_o walk_v out_o of_o the_o church_n usual_o about_o the_o midst_n of_o divine_a service_n to_o see_v who_o be_v abroad_o in_o alehouse_n or_o elsewhere_o absent_a or_o evil_o employ_v these_o be_v the_o head_n of_o most_o of_o the_o article_n that_o be_v inquire_v of_o at_o the_o visitation_n court_v but_o it_o be_v probable_a there_o may_v be_v some_o small_a alteration_n according_a to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o several_a diocese_n in_o several_a place_n the_o office_n of_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a chap._n i._o of_o the_o antiquity_n of_o these_o officer_n of_o their_o qualification_n and_o how_o and_o when_o to_o be_v choose_v those_o to_o be_v choose_v to_o this_o office_n aught_o to_o be_v substantial_a pâ—rsons_n man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n they_o must_v be_v householder_n for_o this_o name_n and_o office_n may_v beseem_v the_o best_a and_o not_o the_o mean_a man_n it_o be_v a_o office_n of_o great_a antiquity_n and_o excellency_n for_o as_o god_n himself_o have_v a_o special_a respect_n to_o the_o misery_n of_o the_o poor_a so_o they_o be_v like_o god_n that_o provide_v for_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o poor_a dalt_n j.p._n 143._o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v to_o be_v choose_v yearly_o and_o join_v with_o the_o churchwarden_n of_o the_o parish_n in_o the_o oversight_n and_o order_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n they_o be_v to_o be_v choose_v by_o two_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n one_o whereof_z to_o be_v of_o the_o quorum_fw-la who_o be_v yearly_a under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n at_o easter_n or_o within_o one_o month_n after_o to_o appoint_v four_o three_o or_o two_o substantial_a householder_n according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o parish_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o churchwarden_n to_o look_v to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n stat._n 43_o eliz._n c._n 2._o 21_o jâ—â—_n c._n 28._o the_o major_a part_n of_o these_o officer_n without_o the_o rest_n of_o they_o may_v do_v any_o thing_n belong_v to_o their_o office_n but_o they_o be_v to_o have_v the_o allowance_n and_o consent_n either_o in_o particular_a or_o in_o general_a of_o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n quor_n unus_fw-la to_o every_o thing_n they_o do_v about_o their_o office_n and_o these_o officer_n or_o such_o of_o they_o as_o shall_v not_o be_v let_v by_o just_a excuse_n to_o be_v allow_v by_o two_o justice_n be_v to_o meet_v monthly_a in_o the_o church_n on_o sunday_n after_o evening_n prayer_n and_o there_o be_v to_o consider_v of_o some_o meet_a direction_n about_o their_o office_n and_o they_o be_v to_o use_v all_o possible_a diligence_n in_o their_o office_n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v for_o every_o such_o default_n twenty_o shilling_n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o wingâ—tes_n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n and_o if_o it_o happen_v that_o overseer_n be_v not_o appoint_v according_a to_o the_o 4â—_n el._n then_o every_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o head_n officer_n of_o that_o division_n or_o corporation_n shall_v forfeit_v 5_o l._n to_o be_v levy_v by_o a_o session_n warrant_n and_o employ_v to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o such_o default_n be_v make_v 43_o el._n c._n 2._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n poâ—â—_n people_n chap._n ii_o of_o the_o several_a sort_n of_o poor_a people_n and_o what_o poor_a the_o overseer_n be_v to_o provide_v for_o and_o relieve_v or_o to_o set_v to_o work_v there_o be_v three_o sort_n or_o degree_n of_o poor_a as_o first_o the_o poor_a by_o impotency_n and_o defect_n as_o the_o age_a and_o decrepit_a that_o be_v past_o their_o labour_n the_o infant_n fatherless_a and_o motherless_a and_o not_o able_a to_o work_v the_o person_n natural_o disable_v either_o in_o wit_n or_o member_n as_o a_o idiot_n lunatic_n blind_a lame_a etc._n etc._n not_o be_v able_a to_o work_v and_o the_o person_n visit_v with_o grievous_a sickness_n or_o disease_n though_o casual_o yet_o thereby_o for_o the_o time_n be_v impotent_a all_o these_o the_o overseer_n be_v to_o provide_v for_o that_o they_o have_v necessary_a relief_n and_o allowance_n proportionable_a and_o according_a to_o the_o continuance_n and_o measure_n of_o their_o malady_n and_o needs_o and_o of_o these_o it_o may_v be_v say_v si_fw-mi non_fw-la pavisti_fw-la occidisti_fw-la dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 169._o then_o second_o the_o poor_a by_o casualty_n as_o a_o person_n casual_o disable_v or_o maim_v in_o his_o body_n as_o the_o soldier_n or_o labourer_n etc._n etc._n maim_a in_o their_o lawful_a calling_n the_o housholder_n decay_v by_o casualty_n of_o fire_n water_n robbery_n suretyship_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o poor_a man_n overcharge_v with_o child_n all_o these_o and_o such_o like_o other_o have_v ability_n and_o strength_n of_o body_n but_o not_o sufficient_a mean_n to_o maintain_v themselves_o be_v to_o be_v set_v to_o work_v by_o the_o overseer_n and_o be_v not_o able_a to_o live_v by_o their_o work_n they_o be_v in_o
charity_n to_o be_v relieve_v in_o some_o reasonable_a proportion_n according_a to_o their_o several_a want_n and_o necessity_n dâ—â—_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n ibid._n then_o last_o the_o thristless_a poor_a as_o the_o riotous_a and_o prodigal_a person_n that_o consume_v all_o wiâ—â—_n play_n or_o drink_v etc._n etc._n the_o dissolute_a person_n as_o thâ—_n strumpet_n pilferer_n etc._n etc._n the_o slothful_a person_n thâ—_n refuse_v to_o work_v etc._n etc._n and_o the_o vagabond_n thâ—_n will_v abide_v in_o no_o place_n or_o service_n and_o for_o all_o theâ—_n the_o house_n of_o correction_n be_v the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v to_o be_v send_v to_o and_o be_v of_o able_a body_n theâ—_n they_o be_v to_o be_v hold_v to_o hard_a labour_n and_o to_o maintain_v themselves_o by_o their_o labour_n and_o work_n without_o charge_v the_o town_n or_o county_n for_o any_o allowance_n 7_o jac._n c._n 4_o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o fol._n 170._o but_o it_o seem_v that_o if_o any_o of_o these_o last_o soâ—â—_n poor_a happen_v to_o prove_v impotent_a and_o also_o 〈◊〉_d case_n of_o manifest_a extremity_n than_o they_o be_v to_o be_v relieve_v by_o the_o town_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n ibid._n if_o the_o parent_n be_v able_a to_o work_v and_o may_v have_v work_n they_o be_v to_o find_v their_o child_n by_o theiâ—_n labour_n and_o not_o the_o parish_n but_o if_o they_o be_v overcharge_v with_o child_n they_o may_v help_v by_o have_v some_o of_o their_o child_n put_v out_o apprentice_n by_o the_o overseer_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 157._o the_o father_n grandfather_n mother_n grandmother_n and_o the_o child_n and_o grandchild_n of_o every_o poor_a impotent_a person_n not_o able_a to_o work_v be_v of_o sufficient_a ability_n shall_v relieve_v such_o poor_a person_n in_o such_o manner_n as_o the_o justice_n oâ—_n peace_n of_o that_o county_n where_o such_o sufficient_a person_n dwell_v at_o their_o general_n quarter_n session_n shall_v assess_v and_o if_o such_o person_n refuse_v to_o able_a the_o order_n they_o forfeit_v 20_o s._n for_o every_o monâ—â—_n to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n which_o forfeiture_n â—s_v 〈◊〉_d be_v levy_v by_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n or_o one_o of_o they_o by_o warrant_n from_o any_o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n quor_n unus_fw-la within_o their_o limit_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n and_o want_v of_o distress_n any_o two_o such_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o offender_n to_o prison_n there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n till_o the_o say_a forfeiture_n be_v pay_v 43_o el._n 2._o resol_n judge_n 16_o 17._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 156._o but_o if_o a_o man_n marry_v a_o grandmother_n that_o have_v no_o estate_n the_o grandfather_n in_o law_n be_v not_o chargeable_a but_o if_o she_o have_v a_o estate_n cause_v without_o such_o marriage_n or_o that_o come_v after_o marriage_n by_o descent_n or_o otherwise_o to_o she_o here_o he_o may_v be_v charge_v but_o where_o they_o have_v raise_v themselves_o a_o estate_n by_o their_o own_o industry_n there_o it_o be_v doubtful_a but_o in_o no_o case_n shall_v he_o be_v charge_v long_o than_o his_o wife_n live_v and_o it_o seem_v also_o bastard_n child_n be_v not_o within_o this_o law_n neither_o can_v the_o justice_n do_v any_o thing_n therein_o against_o a_o man_n that_o live_v out_o of_o their_o county_n see_v boul_v â—â—p_n 2_o part_n f._n 245_o 246_o 247._o no_o poor_a may_v beg_v but_o in_o their_o own_o parish_n and_o there_o by_o licence_n of_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o they_o may_v not_o licence_v they_o to_o beg_v in_o the_o highway_n there_o and_o without_o the_o licence_n of_o the_o overseer_n they_o may_v not_o beg_v at_o all_o res_fw-it judge_n 15._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 157._o 39_o el._n 3._o no_o inhabitant_n may_v serve_v any_o poor_a at_o their_o door_n but_o those_o of_o their_o own_o parish_n that_o have_v licence_n from_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o beg_v there_o under_o pain_n of_o 10_o s_o for_o every_o time_n they_o do_v so_o 1_o jac._n 7._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 83._o f._n 20._o these_o officer_n be_v to_o make_v provision_n for_o a_o poor_a man_n that_o want_v a_o house_n but_o not_o for_o a_o common_a herdsman_n or_o sheperd_n with_o consent_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o manor_n first_o have_v in_o write_v under_o his_o hand_n and_o seal_n either_o by_o themselves_o or_o with_o a_o session_n order_n may_v erect_v a_o cottage_n upon_o any_o part_n of_o the_o waste_n of_o a_o manor_n and_o lodge_v inmate_n therein_o notwithstanding_o the_o stat._n 31_o el._n â—_o but_o such_o cottage_n may_v not_o be_v afterward_o employ_v otherwise_o than_o to_o lodge_v impotent_a person_n there_o for_o if_o it_o be_v than_o it_o fall_v within_o the_o penalty_n of_o the_o 31_o el._n aforesaid_a 43_o el._n c._n 2_o wingates_n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n all_o such_o person_n marry_v or_o unmarried_a have_v no_o mean_n to_o maintain_v they_o use_v no_o ordinary_a and_o daily_a trade_n of_o life_n to_o get_v their_o live_n by_o and_o such_o person_n also_o as_o can_v get_v no_o work_n be_v to_o be_v set_v on_o work_n by_o the_o overseer_n and_o any_o one_o justice_n of_o peace_n may_v send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n or_o common_a goal_n such_o as_o shall_v not_o employ_v themselves_o to_o work_v be_v appoint_v thereto_o by_o the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 143._o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a may_v by_z and_o with_o the_o consent_n of_o two_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n qâ—â—r_n unus_fw-la etc._n etc._n set_a up_o use_n and_o occupy_v any_o trade_n mystery_n or_o occupation_n only_o for_o the_o set_n on_o work_n and_o better_a relief_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n town_n or_o place_n where_o they_o be_v overseer_n etc._n etc._n 3_o car._n 1_o c._n 4._o dalt_n i_o p._n c._n 73._o f._n 148._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n chap._n iii_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o overseer_n about_o put_v forth_o and_o bind_v of_o apprentice_n with_o the_o form_n of_o the_o indenture_n for_o that_o purpose_n in_o the_o put_n out_o of_o child_n apprentice_n there_o ought_v to_o be_v regard_n have_v to_o the_o master_n the_o child_n and_o the_o parent_n first_o to_o the_o master_n that_o he_o be_v of_o ability_n and_o honesty_n otherwise_o by_o some_o device_n or_o hard_a entreaty_n they_o may_v provoke_v their_o apprentice_n to_o depart_v or_o run_v away_o and_o regard_n be_v also_o to_o be_v have_v to_o his_o trade_n or_o faculty_n lest_o the_o apprentice_n consume_v his_o time_n without_o learning_n any_o thing_n second_o regard_n be_v to_o be_v have_v to_o the_o apprentice_n to_o put_v they_o out_o timely_a and_o while_o they_o be_v young_a and_o tractable_a so_o that_o they_o be_v above_o the_o age_n of_o seven_o year_n otherwise_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o idle_a and_o base_a education_n they_o will_v hardly_o keep_v their_o service_n or_o employ_v themselves_o to_o work_v then_o last_o regard_n be_v to_o be_v have_v to_o the_o parent_n to_o take_v away_o such_o from_o they_o as_o be_v bring_v up_o to_o live_v idle_o and_o loose_o or_o else_o such_o as_o be_v a_o burden_n and_o charge_n to_o their_o parent_n dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 73._o f._n 150_o 151._o the_o choice_n of_o these_o apprentice_n be_v to_o be_v out_o of_o the_o poor_a sort_n of_o child_n who_o parent_n be_v the_o least_o able_a to_o relieve_v they_o and_o they_o be_v to_o be_v above_o 7_o and_o under_o 15_o year_n of_o age_n when_o they_o be_v first_o bind_v 7_o jac._n c._n 3._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n and_o these_o officer_n be_v to_o have_v the_o consent_n of_o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n in_o the_o place_n out_o of_o such_o apprentice_n and_o they_o may_v bind_v the_o manchild_n till_o 24_o year_n of_o age_n and_o the_o womanchild_n till_o 21_o year_n of_o age_n or_o till_o she_o be_v marry_v which_o shall_v first_o happen_v and_o these_o apprentice_n 〈◊〉_d be_v bind_v to_o weaver_n mason_n dyer_n fuller_n 〈◊〉_d any_o other_o trade_n as_o well_o as_o to_o husbandry_n 〈◊〉_d housewifery_n see_v 43_o el._n c._n 2._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 14â—_n wingates_n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n now_o this_o place_n of_o apprentice_n may_v be_v 〈◊〉_d any_o man_n who_o the_o officer_n and_o justice_n think_v 〈◊〉_d to_o receive_v they_o within_o the_o same_o parish_n or_o elsewhere_o in_o other_o parish_n within_o the_o same_o hundred_o either_o with_o or_o without_o money_n therefore_o it_o be_v fit_a in_o this_o case_n to_o consider_v if_o the_o child_n be_v young_a and_o the_o
party_n to_o who_o they_o place_v it_o be_v not_o very_o able_a than_o they_o may_v give_v money_n if_o they_o please_v as_o the_o party_n and_o they_o shall_v agree_v 〈◊〉_d judge_n 1633._o quest_n 1._o all_o man_n thathave_a or_o may_v have_v use_n for_o servant_n as_o knight_n clergyman_n gentleman_n and_o yeoman_n as_o well_o as_o tradesman_n be_v bind_v to_o take_v apprentice_n yea_o though_o wealthy_a man_n table_n themselves_o or_o live_v so_o private_o that_o they_o have_v no_o use_n for_o a_o servant_n yet_o they_o may_v be_v compel_v to_o take_v they_o or_o else_o to_o pay_v a_o sum_n of_o money_n for_o put_v they_o apprentice_n elsewhere_o and_o if_o they_o refuse_v to_o pay_v the_o sum_n impose_v upon_o they_o two_o justices_z of_o the_o peace_n may_v make_v their_o warrant_n to_o levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n res_n judge_n 1633._o quest._n 4._o poâ—â—_n 24._o dalt_n i_o p._n c._n 73._o f._n 151._o or_o the_o refuser_n to_o take_v apprentice_n may_v be_v present_v and_o indict_v for_o the_o same_o upon_o the_o stat._n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o at_o the_o assize_n or_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n ibid._n res_fw-la judge_n 1633._o quest_n 7._o a_o apprentice_n put_v to_o a_o man_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o farm_n when_o his_o lease_n expire_v the_o apprentice_n shall_v go_v still_o with_o the_o farm_n if_o the_o first_o master_n be_v so_o please_v otherwise_o it_o be_v where_o a_o apprentice_n be_v put_v to_o a_o man_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o ability_n or_o for_o other_o respect_n and_o where_o any_o difference_n be_v between_o the_o officer_n and_o the_o man_n that_o be_v to_o receive_v a_o apprentice_n about_o money_n and_o what_o money_n shall_v be_v give_v or_o otherwise_o â—here_o the_o justice_n thereabouts_o or_o in_o their_o default_n the_o session_n must_v end_v it_o res_n judge_n 1633._o quest_n 2._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 151._o if_o the_o parent_n of_o poor_a child_n shall_v refuse_v to_o let_v their_o child_n be_v put_v forth_o apprentice_n without_o good_a cause_n show_v such_o parent_n may_v be_v bind_v over_o by_o the_o justice_n to_o answer_v their_o say_a default_n and_o if_o the_o child_n shall_v refuse_v the_o justice_n may_v send_v they_o to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n there_o to_o remain_v till_o they_o be_v content_a to_o be_v bind_v and_o serve_v dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 73._o &_o 58._o f._n 153._o &_o 119._o note_v that_o this_o bind_n must_v be_v by_o indenture_n and_o may_v not_o well_o be_v do_v by_o a_o verbal_a agreement_n and_o the_o indenture_n must_v be_v either_o between_o the_o justice_n churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n or_o they_o and_o the_o apprentice_n on_o the_o one_o part_n and_o he_o that_o take_v the_o apprentice_n of_o the_o other_o part_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o form_n of_o the_o indenture_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o chapter_n and_o he_o must_v be_v name_v by_o the_o name_n of_o apprentice_n express_o or_o else_o he_o be_v no_o apprentice_n though_o he_o be_v bind_v cromp._n 184._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 5._o f._n 120._o and_o this_o bind_n be_v as_o effectual_a to_o all_o purpose_n as_o if_o the_o child_n be_v of_o full_a age_n and_o do_v bind_v themselves_o by_o indenture_n and_o covenant_n and_o all_o such_o as_o be_v bind_v by_o the_o overseer_n as_o abovesaid_a may_v safe_o be_v receive_v and_o keep_v 〈◊〉_d apprentice_n by_o their_o master_n 1_o jac._n c._n 25._o 〈◊〉_d jac._n c._n 28._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 58._o fol._n 120._o 3_o car._n 1._o c._n â—_o 5_o el._n c._n 4._o cromp._n 184._o b._n such_o money_n as_o be_v give_v to_o put_v out_o poor_a child_n apprentice_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v in_o corporate_a town_n by_o the_o corporation_n and_o in_o other_o place_n by_o the_o parson_n or_o vicar_n together_o with_o the_o constable_n churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a or_o the_o most_o part_n of_o they_o who_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d forbear_v to_o refuse_v to_o employ_v the_o same_o according_o on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v five_o mark_n each_o oâ—_n they_o so_o make_v default_n to_o be_v divide_v betwit_n the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n and_o the_o prosecutor_n 7_o jac._n c._n 3._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n the_o party_n take_v any_o money_n with_o such_o apprentice_n shall_v give_v good_a security_n by_o obligation_n to_o repay_v it_o at_o the_o end_n of_o seven_o year_n next_o ensue_v the_o date_n of_o the_o say_a obligation_n or_o within_o the_o three_o month_n after_o the_o end_n of_o the_o say_a seveâ—_n year_n and_o if_o such_o apprentice_n shall_v die_v within_o seven_o year_n then_o within_o one_o year_n after_o he_o or_o her_o death_n and_o if_o the_o master_n mistress_z or_o dame_n happen_v to_o die_v within_o the_o seven_o year_n then_o within_o one_o year_n after_o their_o death_n so_o as_o the_o money_n may_v be_v employ_v in_o place_v the_o apprentice_n with_o some_o other_o of_o the_o same_o trade_n to_o serve_v out_o his_o time_n at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o party_n trust_v as_o aforesaid_a 7_o jac._n c._n 3._o and_o the_o money_n so_o give_v shall_v be_v employ_v within_o three_o month_n after_o the_o receipt_n thereof_o and_o if_o there_o shall_v not_o be_v apt_a person_n find_v in_o the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o apprentice_n it_o shall_v then_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o parish_n next_o adjoin_v by_o the_o party_n that_o be_v trust_v with_o it_o in_o the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v so_o give_v and_o â—here_o also_o bond_n shall_v be_v take_v as_o afore_o be_v declare_v 7_o jac._n c._n 3._o if_o the_o master_n shall_v put_v his_o apprentice_n into_o apparel_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n in_o law_n and_o he_o can_v afterward_o take_v it_o away_o though_o he_o shall_v part_v with_o his_o apprentice_n br._n transgr_n 93._o a_o apprentice_n can_v be_v discharge_v from_o his_o apprenticeship_n but_o by_o four_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n â—t_z the_o least_o and_o in_o open_a session_n or_o else_o by_o â—he_n agreement_n of_o the_o master_n and_o apprentice_n and_o under_o his_o master_n hand_n in_o write_v dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 58._o f._n 121._o the_o form_n of_o these_o indenture_n mention_v before_o be_v as_o follow_v viz._n this_o indenture_n make_v the_o 29_o day_n of_o september_n in_o the_o 20_o year_n of_o the_o reign_n of_o our_o most_o gracious_a sovereign_a lord_n charles_n the_o second_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o england_n scotland_n france_n and_o ireland_n king_n defender_n of_o the_o faith_n etc._n etc._n annoque_fw-la dom._n 1668._o witness_v that_o j._n w._n and_o g._n r._n overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a in_o the_o town_n of_o kirk-leaventon_a and_o j._n r._n churchwarden_n of_o the_o â—â—me_n town_n by_z and_o with_o the_o consent_n of_o sir_n j._n p._n knight_n and_o baronet_n and_o t._n m._n esq_n two_o of_o his_o majesty_n justice_n of_o peace_n for_o the_o north-riding_a of_o the_o county_n of_o york_n have_v by_o these_o present_v place_v and_o bind_v j._n t._n be_v a_o poor_a fatherless_a child_n as_o a_o apprentice_n with_o e._n h._n of_o kirk-leaventon_a aforesaid_a widow_n and_o as_o a_o apprentice_n with_o her_o the_o say_a e.h._n to_o dwell_v from_o the_o day_n of_o the_o â—â—ate_n of_o these_o present_n until_o she_o the_o say_v j.t._n shall_v â—ome_o to_o the_o age_n of_o 21_o year_n or_o be_v marry_v which_o shall_v first_o happen_v according_a to_o the_o statute_n in_o that_o â—ase_n make_v and_o provide_v by_o and_o during_o all_o which_o time_n and_o term_v the_o say_v j._n t._n shall_v the_o say_v e._n â—_o she_o dame_n well_o and_o faithful_o serve_v in_o all_o 〈◊〉_d lawful_a business_n as_o the_o say_v e._n h._n shall_v put_v 〈◊〉_d the_o say_v j._n t._n unto_o according_a to_o her_o power_n 〈◊〉_d and_o ability_n and_o honest_o and_o obedient_o in_o 〈◊〉_d thing_n shall_v behave_v herself_o towards_o her_o say_a daâ—â—_n and_o child_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 〈◊〉_d the_o say_v e._n h._n and_o the_o say_v e._n h._n for_o her_o 〈◊〉_d promise_v covenant_v and_o agree_v that_o she_o 〈◊〉_d say_v e._n h._n the_o aforesaid_a j._n t._n in_o the_o art_n and_o shâ—_n of_o housewifry_n the_o best_a manner_n that_o she_o can_v 〈◊〉_d may_v shall_v teach_v and_o inform_v or_o cause_n to_o be_v teach_v and_o inform_v as_o much_o as_o thereunto_o belong_v and_o she_o the_o say_v e._n h._n know_v and_o also_o during_o 〈◊〉_d the_o say_a term_n to_o find_v unto_o her_o say_a apprentice_n meat_n drink_v linen_n woollen_a hose_n shoe_n wâ—â—ing_v and_o all_o other_o thing_n needful_a or_o meet_a for_o aâ—_n apprentice_n in_o witness_v whereof_o etc._n etc._n note_v if_o it_o be_v a_o boy_n that_o be_v to_o be_v
bind_v apprentice_n to_o husbandry_n or_o any_o other_o trade_n theâ—â—_n he_o may_v be_v bind_v till_o 24_o year_n of_o age_n as_o 〈◊〉_d show_v before_o in_o this_o chapter_n chap._n iu._n several_a case_n about_o settlement_n and_o also_o touch_v bastard_n etc._n etc._n touch_v settle_n of_o poor_a people_n the_o justice_n be_v to_o meddle_v with_o none_o but_o those_o who_o be_v impotent_a and_o such_o as_o be_v like_a to_o be_v chargeable_a to_o the_o place_n where_o they_o be_v boul_v rep._n 1_o part_n 347._o by_o 13_o &_o 14_o car._n 2._o cap._n 12._o it_o be_v enact_v that_o upon_o complaint_n by_o the_o churchwarden_n use_v overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o any_o justice_n of_o â—eace_n within_o forty_o day_n after_o any_o poor_a person_n â—ometh_v to_o settle_v in_o a_o tenement_n under_o 10_o l._n â—â—r_fw-fr annum_fw-la two_o justice_n of_o peace_n whereof_o one_o 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o the_o quorum_fw-la may_v by_o warrant_n remove_v â—â—ch_a person_n to_o the_o parish_n where_o they_o be_v last_o â—â—gally_o settle_v for_o forty_o day_n unless_o they_o give_v security_n to_o be_v allow_v by_o the_o say_a justice_n for_o discharge_v of_o the_o parish_n person_n aggrieve_v may_v appeal_v to_o the_o quarter_n session_n but_o person_n have_v a_o certificate_n from_o the_o â—inister_n of_o the_o parish_n and_o one_o churchwarden_n â—nd_v one_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a declare_v they_o inhabitant_n there_o may_v go_v into_o any_o parish_n to_o â—ork_v and_o the_o not_o return_v of_o such_o person_n â—hen_o their_o work_n be_v finish_v or_o fall_v sick_a whilst_o they_o be_v at_o work_n shall_v not_o be_v account_v 〈◊〉_d settlement_n if_o any_o return_n to_o the_o parish_n from_o â—hence_o they_o be_v remove_v a_o justice_n of_o peace_n â—ay_v send_v they_o to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n to_o â—â—e_v punish_v as_o vagabond_n or_o to_o a_o public_a work_n house_n to_o be_v employ_v in_o labour_n and_o if_o â—â—e_v churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o any_o parish_n to_o which_o any_o be_v remove_v refuse_v to_o resolve_v they_o and_o provide_v they_o work_n etc._n etc._n a_o â—ustice_n of_o peace_n may_v bind_v over_o such_o officer_n to_o â—â—e_z assize_n or_o session_n churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n for_o the_o poor_a â—here_o any_o bastard-child_n shall_v be_v bear_v may_v â—ize_v so_o much_o of_o the_o good_n and_o profit_n of_o the_o â—ands_n of_o the_o putative_a father_n and_o lewd_a mother_n 〈◊〉_d two_o justice_n of_o peace_n shall_v order_v towards_o â—ischarge_n of_o the_o parish_n to_o be_v confirm_v at_o the_o session_n who_o may_v make_v a_o order_n for_o the_o churchwarden_n etc._n etc._n to_o dispose_v of_o the_o gooâ—_n by_o sale_n or_o otherwise_o as_o they_o shall_v think_v 〈◊〉_d and_o receive_v the_o profit_n of_o so_o much_o of_o theâ—â—_n land_n as_o shall_v be_v order_v by_o the_o session_n the_o poor_a in_o every_o town-ship_n or_o village_n 〈◊〉_d lancashire_n cheshire_n darbyshire_n yorkshire_n nâ—thumberland_n bishopric_n of_o durham_n cumberland_n and_o westmoreland_n shall_v be_v provide_v for_o in_o thâ—_n township_n and_o village_n where_o they_o inhabit_v 〈◊〉_d be_v last_o legal_o settle_v and_o two_o or_o more_o overseer_n shall_v be_v choose_v in_o every_o township_n etc._n etc._n who_o shall_v execute_v all_o power_n for_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o poor_a under_o the_o penalty_n mention_v in_o 43_o eliz._n c._n 2._o this_o act_n of_o 13_o &_o 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o be_v 〈◊〉_d continue_v no_o long_o than_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o the_o next_o parliament_n but_o revive_v by_o 1_o jac._n 2._o c._n 17._o to_o continue_v for_o seven_o year_n anâ—_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o the_o next_o parliament_n and_o whereas_o poor_a person_n at_o their_o first_o come_v to_o a_o parish_n do_v common_o conceal_v themselves_o the_o forty_o day_n intend_v by_o the_o say_a act_n to_o make_v settlement_n shall_v be_v account_v from_o the_o time_n of_o their_o delivery_n of_o notice_n in_o write_v of_o their_o house_n of_o abide_v and_o the_o number_n of_o their_o family_n if_o they_o have_v any_o to_o one_o of_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o pooâ—_n of_o the_o say_a parish_n 1_o jac._n 2._o c._n 17._o no_o man_n but_o a_o vagrant_a beggar_n aught_o to_o be_v send_v out_o of_o any_o parish_n to_o the_o place_n of_o his_o birth_n or_o last_o habitation_n for_o if_o any_o refuse_v to_o work_v in_o the_o parish_n where_o he_o be_v settle_v or_o to_o work_v for_o the_o wage_n assess_v than_o he_o be_v by_o the_o justiceâ—_n to_o be_v send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n co._n 2_o part_n inst_z fol._n 730._o 7_o jac._n c._n 4._o resol_n judge_n 9_o dalt_n â—_o p._n c._n 73._o f._n 157._o 39_o el._n c._n 4._o 1_o jac._n c._n 7._o if_o a_o scholar_n in_o the_o university_n or_o in_o a_o grammar_n school_n begin_v to_o be_v suspect_n he_o may_v be_v or_o 〈◊〉_d he_o do_v become_v impotent_a and_o be_v like_a to_o â—e_v a_o charge_n to_o the_o parish_n where_o he_o be_v he_o must_v â—e_v send_v to_o his_o parent_n if_o he_o have_v any_o otherwise_o to_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v last_o legal_o â—â—ttled_v before_o he_o come_v to_o school_n res_n judge_n 633._o sect_n 32._o if_o one_o be_v bear_v and_o live_v 20_o year_n in_o a._n and_o â—â—en_o go_v to_o b._n and_o there_o live_v in_o a_o house_n and_o pay_v â—is_n rent_n and_o after_o he_o come_v to_o c._n and_o there_o work_v 20_o week_n as_o a_o labourer_n in_o a_o quarry_n of_o â—â—ones_n where_o he_o break_v his_o back_n and_o become_v impotent_a and_o there_o be_v take_v vagrant_a and_o beg_a in_o this_o case_n he_o must_v be_v send_v to_o a._n the_o â—â—ace_n of_o his_o birth_n and_o there_o must_v be_v provide_v â—or_a res_n judge_n 14_o car._n 1._o if_o a_o man_n that_o have_v a_o wife_n and_o child_n take_v 〈◊〉_d house_n in_o one_o parish_n for_o a_o year_n and_o during_o â—is_n time_n he_o be_v illegal_o force_v out_o of_o his_o possession_n then_o he_o take_v a_o house_n as_o inmate_n in_o another_o parish_n out_o of_o which_o he_o be_v put_v within_o two_o â—r_n three_o day_n and_o then_o not_o have_v any_o place_n 〈◊〉_d be_v in_o he_o get_v into_o a_o barn_n in_o the_o three_o place_n â—nd_v there_o his_o wife_n be_v deliver_v of_o another_o â—hild_n in_o this_o case_n they_o be_v all_o to_o be_v send_v to_o the_o â—arish_n out_o of_o which_o they_o be_v first_o illegal_o â—â—rced_v resol_n judge_n 1633._o sect_n 24._o one_o bear_v in_o d._n leave_v that_o place_n for_o the_o space_n 〈◊〉_d 20_o year_n then_o live_v in_o s._n take_v a_o house_n and_o â—â—id_v rend_v and_o leave_v that_o place_n also_o six_o or_o seven_o â—ears_n and_o then_o come_v to_o l._n in_o another_o county_n â—nd_v there_o be_v twenty_o week_n do_v work_n and_o there_o become_v impotent_a and_o do_v wander_v at_o beg_v in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o be_v take_v as_o a_o vagrant_a and_o it_o be_v order_v he_o shall_v be_v pass_v and_o settle_v at_o d._n where_o he_o be_v bear_v by_o thâ—_n judge_n at_o worcester_n assizes_n 14_o car._n 1._o boul_v reâ—_n 1_o part_n f._n 375._o no_o child_n under_o the_o age_n of_o seven_o year_n shaâ—â—_n be_v adjudge_v a_o rogue_n within_o the_o stat._n 39_o el._n c._n â—_o but_o it_o seem_v such_o child_n vagrant_a and_o beg_a must_v be_v send_v and_o place_v with_o the_o father_n 〈◊〉_d husband_n of_o the_o wife_n and_o if_o he_o be_v dead_a theâ—_n with_o the_o mother_n where_o she_o be_v bear_v or_o laâ—â—_n dwell_v by_o the_o space_n of_o one_o year_n and_o such_o child_n once_o thus_o settle_v or_o place_v must_v theâ—â—_n remain_v and_o not_o be_v send_v from_o thence_o to_o theâ—â—_n place_n of_o birth_n though_o after_o their_o parent_n die_v or_o run_v away_o or_o that_o the_o say_v child_n groâ—_n above_o the_o age_n of_o seven_o year_n yea_o though_o thâ—â—_n say_v child_n after_o beg_v and_o prove_v vagrant_a iâ—_n the_o town_n for_o there_o they_o must_v be_v set_v to_o laboâ—â—_n by_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a dalt_n j.p._n c._n â—â—_o f._n 209._o but_o child_n above_o seven_o year_n of_o age_n go_v about_o vagrant_n or_o beg_v in_o the_o country_n shall_v be_v punish_v as_o rogue_n and_o send_v 〈◊〉_d their_o place_n of_o birth_n dalt_n j._n p._n ch_n 83._o f._n 209._o the_o wife_n be_v a_o vagrant_a rogue_n must_v be_v send_v to_o her_o husband_n though_o he_o be_v but_o a_o servant_n in_o another_o town_n and_o where_o the_o husband_n and_o wife_n have_v a_o house_n though_o as_o a_o inmate_n and_o either_o of_o they_o rogue_n about_o in_o this_o case_n they_o be_v to_o be_v send_v to_o the_o place_n wherâ—_n the_o house_n be_v dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 83._o
bastard_n child_n and_o not_o the_o repute_a child_n of_o such_o a_o one_o and_o the_o justice_n for_o the_o better_a discovery_n of_o the_o matter_n may_v upon_o oath_n examine_v the_o mother_n herself_o concern_v the_o repute_a father_n the_o time_n etc._n etc._n dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 11._o fol._n 40._o 18_o eliz._n c._n 3._o 7_o jac._n c._n 4._o see_v steel_n rep._n fol._n 154_o 245_o 246_o 247_o 388._o and_o see_v pridgeon_n case_n hill_n 9_o car._n 1._o b.r._n and_o slater_n case_n pasch_fw-mi 13_o car._n 1._o b.r._n cro._n rep._n 1_o part_n chap._n v._o the_o overseer_n office_n in_o make_v of_o rate_n and_o pass_v account_n the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o they_o for_o the_o do_v and_o perform_v of_o the_o thing_n they_o have_v in_o charge_n may_v raise_v weekly_a or_o otherwise_o by_o taxation_n of_o every_o parson_n vicar_n and_o other_o occupier_n of_o land_n house_n or_o tithe_n cole-mine_n or_o saleable_a underwoods_n within_o the_o parish_n town_n etc._n etc._n such_o a_o sum_n as_o they_o shall_v think_v fit_a and_o this_o rate_v they_o must_v have_v allow_v and_o confirm_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o two_o justice_n quor_n unus_fw-la and_o then_o by_o warrant_n from_o they_o or_o any_o other_o two_o justice_n quor_n unus_fw-la they_o may_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o good_n of_o the_o party_n refuse_v to_o pay_v the_o say_a tax_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n and_o in_o default_n of_o distress_n two_o such_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o party_n to_o prison_n there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n till_o he_o be_v discharge_v by_o he_o 43_o el._n ch_z 2._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 73._o f._n 148._o wingates_n stat._n tâ—â—_n poor_a people_n now_o these_o rate_n ought_v to_o be_v well_o and_o trâ—â—_n make_v according_a to_o man_n visible_a estate_n real_a iâ—_n personal_a within_o the_o place_n only_o and_o not_o 〈◊〉_d any_o estate_n elsewhere_o at_o lincoln_n assize_n 9_o caâ—â—_n by_o justice_n hutton_n and_o crook_n note_v that_o a_o parish_n in_o reputation_n shall_v be_v parish_n within_o this_o law_n so_o that_o if_o a._n be_v ancient_a parish_n that_o have_v officer_n in_o it_o and_o theâ—â—_n be_v a_o town_n within_o this_o parish_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n have_v be_v use_v and_o repute_v as_o a_o parish_n and_o have_v all_o parochial_a right_n as_o churchwarden_n etc._n etc._n here_o this_o place_n may_v be_v rate_v as_o tâ—_n parish_n towards_o the_o poor_a hutton_n rep._n fol._n 93._o 〈◊〉_d m._n 3_o car._n b.r._n hilton_n &_o paul_n case_n cro._n 3_o pâ—â—_n rep._n this_o tax_n must_v be_v set_v upon_o the_o tenant_n and_o occupier_n of_o land_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o landlord_n live_v within_o or_o without_o the_o parish_n 〈◊〉_d the_o tenant_n only_o be_v chargeable_a for_o the_o land_n bâ—â—strods_n 1_o part_n rep._n fol._n 354._o the_o parson_n have_v a_o full_a ten_o part_n of_o the_o profit_n of_o the_o place_n may_v be_v rate_v to_o a_o ten_o part_v resol_n judge_n 1633._o sect_n 33._o he_o that_o do_v occupy_v land_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n lie_v in_o several_a parish_n he_o must_v be_v charge_v in_o every_o parish_n for_o his_o land_n lie_v therein_o only_o according_a to_o the_o proportion_n thereof_o and_o 〈◊〉_d more_o but_o for_o his_o personal_a estate_n it_o seem_v reasonable_a he_o shall_v be_v charge_v for_o it_o in_o the_o place_n where_o his_o person_n be_v all_o land_n ancient_a demesn_a guildable_a and_o copyhold_n be_v to_o be_v charge_v with_o these_o rate_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v according_a to_o the_o value_n or_o by_o the_o pound_n and_o not_o according_a to_o the_o quantity_n sed_fw-la consuetude_n tollit_fw-la legem_fw-la the_o rate_n for_o stock_n or_o good_n be_v think_v reasonable_a to_o be_v set_v after_o the_o proportion_n of_o land_n viz._n a_o 100_o pound_n in_o stock_n to_o be_v rate_v after_o 5_o or_o 6_o pound_n a_o year_n in_o land_n note_v that_o in_o some_o special_a case_n a_o man_n may_v be_v rate_v beyond_o his_o ability_n as_o where_o one_o bring_v a_o charge_n upon_o a_o parish_n or_o under_o any_o pretence_n bring_v in_o a_o man_n that_o may_v be_v chargeable_a in_o a_o parish_n he_o may_v if_o there_o be_v cause_n for_o this_o be_v raise_v in_o his_o rate_n to_o the_o full_a value_n of_o his_o estate_n and_o so_o be_v the_o opinion_n of_o sir_n nicholas_n hide_v dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 167._o where_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o any_o parish_n be_v not_o able_a to_o relieve_v their_o poor_a any_o two_o justice_n quor_n unus_fw-la may_v tax_v other_o parish_n and_o place_n within_o the_o hundred_o yea_o the_o whole_a hundred_o if_o need_v require_v and_o where_o that_o be_v not_o sufficient_a the_o justice_n in_o their_o session_n may_v tax_v the_o county_n in_o part_n or_o whole_o at_o their_o discretion_n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o if_o any_o person_n find_v themselves_o aggrieve_v in_o any_o tax_n or_o other-act_n do_v by_o the_o overseer_n or_o by_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n they_o be_v to_o be_v relieve_v at_o the_o quarter_n session_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 160._o wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n the_o father_n grandfather_n mother_n grandmother_n and_o child_n of_o every_o poor_a person_n shall_v be_v assess_v towards_o their_o relief_n as_o the_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n in_o their_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n in_o the_o county_n where_o such_o father_n etc._n etc._n dwell_v shall_v limit_v and_o appoint_v on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v 20_o s._n a_o month_n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n to_o be_v commit_v to_o prison_n till_o the_o forfeiture_n be_v pay_v 43_o el._n c._n 2._o wingates_n 〈◊〉_d stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 1st_a head_z officer_n in_o city_n and_o corporate_a town_n and_o alderman_n of_o london_n have_v in_o their_o severaâ—_n precinct_n like_o authority_n that_o justice_n of_o peace_n have_v in_o their_o county_n and_o no_o other_o justiceâ—_n of_o peace_n be_v to_o enter_v and_o intermeddle_v there_o wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o if_o any_o parish_n shall_v extend_v into_o two_o county_n or_o part_n thereof_o to_o lie_v in_o any_o city_n or_o corporate_a town_n where_o they_o have_v justice_n then_o the_o justice_n of_o every_o county_n etc._n etc._n be_v to_o intermeddle_v only_o within_o their_o own_o limit_n and_o every_o of_o they_o respective_o within_o their_o limit_n be_v to_o execute_v this_o law_n concern_v the_o nomination_n of_o overseer_n bind_v of_o apprentice_n grant_v warrant_n to_o levy_v taxation_n take_v account_n of_o overseer_n and_o commit_v such_o as_o refuse_v 〈◊〉_d account_n or_o to_o pay_v their_o arrearage_n and_o yet_o the_o overseer_n shall_v without_o divide_v themselves_o execute_v their_o office_n in_o all_o place_n within_o the_o say_a parish_n but_o shall_v give_v up_o account_n to_o the_o justice_n or_o head_n officer_n of_o both_o place_n wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n poor_a people_n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 156._o these_o officer_n within_o four_o day_n after_o the_o end_n of_o their_o year_n and_o that_o other_o officer_n be_v nominate_v be_v to_o yield_v up_o a_o true_a account_n to_o two_o justice_n quor_n unus_fw-la of_o these_o thing_n follow_v 1._o what_o sum_v of_o money_n they_o have_v receive_v or_o rate_v and_o not_o receive_v 2._o what_o stock_n of_o ware_n or_o stuff_n be_v in_o their_o hand_n or_o be_v the_o hand_n of_o any_o of_o the_o poor_a 3._o what_o apprentice_n they_o have_v put_v out_o and_o bind_v according_a to_o the_o statute_n 4._o what_o poor_a they_o have_v set_v to_o work_v or_o relieve_v 5._o what_o poor_a they_o have_v suffer_v to_o wander_v and_o beg_v out_o of_o their_o town_n or_o in_o the_o highway_n or_o in_o their_o town_n without_o their_o direction_n 6._o whether_o they_o meet_v monthly_a to_o consider_v of_o the_o thing_n belong_v to_o their_o office_n 7._o whether_o they_o make_v their_o rate_n indifferent_a upon_o all_o man_n according_a to_o their_o ability_n 8._o whether_o they_o have_v endeavour_v to_o gather_v and_o levy_v such_o assessment_n 9_o whether_o they_o have_v neglect_v the_o justice_n warrant_n to_o they_o or_o any_o of_o they_o direct_v for_o the_o levy_n of_o any_o forfeiture_n according_a to_o the_o stat._n 43_o el._n c._n 2._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 73._o f._n 153._o by_o the_o statute_n of_o 30_o car._n 2._o for_o bury_v in_o woollen_a the_o justice_n be_v not_o to_o allow_v the_o account_n of_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a until_o they_o
have_v give_v they_o a_o account_n of_o the_o burial_n and_o certificate_n and_o of_o their_o levy_v the_o penalty_n in_o pursuance_n of_o that_o act_n 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o now_o if_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n or_o any_o of_o they_o shall_v refuse_v to_o make_v and_o yield_v a_o true_a and_o perfect_a account_n to_o the_o say_a justice_n of_o all_o such_o money_n and_o of_o all_o such_o stock_n as_o aforesaid_a any_o two_o justice_n quor_n unus_fw-la may_v commit_v they_o to_o the_o common_a gaol_n there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n till_o they_o have_v make_v a_o true_a account_n and_o satisfy_v and_o pay_v to_o the_o new_a overseer_n so_o much_o of_o the_o say_a sum_n or_o stock_n as_o upon_o the_o say_a account_n shall_v be_v remain_v in_o his_o or_o their_o hand_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o they_o make_v a_o false_a account_n they_o may_v be_v bind_v over_o to_o the_o assize_n or_o session_n and_o there_o a_o indictment_n may_v be_v prefer_v against_o they_o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 154._o also_o if_o any_o of_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n shall_v refuse_v or_o deny_v to_o pay_v or_o deliver_v over_o to_o the_o new_a overseer_n the_o arrearage_n sum_n of_o money_n or_o stock_n which_o shall_v be_v in_o their_o hand_n and_o due_a and_o behind_o upon_o their_o account_n to_o be_v make_v as_o aforesaid_a any_o two_o such_o justice_n of_o peace_n may_v make_v their_o warrant_n to_o the_o present_a and_o subsequent_a churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n or_o any_o of_o they_o to_o levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n render_v to_o the_o party_n the_o overplus_n and_o in_o default_n of_o such_o distress_n any_o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v commit_v he_o or_o they_o to_o the_o common_a goal_n there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n until_o payment_n or_o delivery_n of_o the_o say_a sum_n arrearage_n and_o stock_n be_v make_v 42_o el._n c._n 2._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 154._o if_o any_o such_o stock_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o any_o of_o the_o poor_a to_o work_v and_o such_o poor_a shall_v refuse_v to_o deliver_v the_o same_o two_o such_o justice_n may_v make_v the_o like_a warrant_n to_o levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n and_o for_o lack_v thereof_o may_v commit_v such_o offender_n to_o the_o goal_n as_o aforesaid_a dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o ibid._n and_o for_o these_o aforesaid_a and_o all_o other_o negligency_n of_o the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n in_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o office_n about_o the_o poor_a etc._n etc._n every_o of_o they_o for_o every_o default_n he_o make_v forfeit_v 20_o s._n which_o default_n must_v be_v prove_v either_o by_o the_o offender_n own_o confession_n or_o by_o examination_n of_o witness_n and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v levy_v by_o the_o new_a churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n or_o one_o of_o they_o by_o warrant_n from_o two_o justice_n as_o aforesaid_a by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n two_o such_o justice_n may_v commit_v offender_n to_o the_o goal_n there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n till_o the_o say_a forfeiture_n shall_v be_v pay_v which_o say_v forfeiture_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o say_a parish_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 73._o f._n 155._o 43_o el._n c._n 2._o chap._n vi_o the_o overseer_n duty_n about_o weight_n and_o measure_n and_o bury_v in_o woollen_a there_o shall_v be_v one_o weight_n one_o measure_n and_o one_o yard_n according_a to_o the_o standard_n of_o the_o exchequer_n throughout_o all_o the_o realm_n as_o well_o in_o place_n privilege_v as_o without_o and_o every_o measure_n of_o corn_n shall_v be_v strike_v without_o heap_n and_o whosoever_o shall_v keep_v any_o other_o weight_n measure_n or_o yard_n whereby_o any_o corn_n grain_n or_o other_o thing_n be_v buy_v or_o sell_v shall_v forfeit_v for_o every_o offence_n five_o shilling_n be_v thereof_o convict_v by_o the_o oath_n of_o one_o sufficient_a witness_n before_o any_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o head-officer_n of_o the_o city_n town_n or_o place_v where_o the_o offence_n be_v do_v to_o be_v levy_v by_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o say_a parish_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n and_o for_o want_v of_o distress_n to_o be_v imprison_v without_o bail_n until_o payment_n and_o all_o person_n upon_o suit_n against_o he_o or_o they_o for_o any_o thing_n do_v upon_o this_o act_n to_o plead_v the_o general_n issue_n and_o give_v the_o act_n in_o evidence_n and_o to_o have_v treble_a cost_v if_o unjust_o vex_v dalt_n j.p._n c._n 112._o f._n 246._o 17_o car._n 2._o c._n 19_o no_o corpse_n shall_v be_v bury_v in_o any_o thing_n other_o than_o what_o be_v make_v of_o sheep_n wool_n only_o or_o be_v put_v into_o any_o coffin_n line_v or_o face_v with_o any_o thing_n make_v of_o any_o material_a but_o sheep_n wool_n on_o pain_n of_o the_o forfeiture_n of_o five_o pound_n 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o an_fw-mi affidavit_fw-la under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o two_o witness_n or_o under_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o magistrate_n or_o officer_n before_o who_o it_o be_v swear_v for_o which_o nothing_o shall_v be_v pay_v must_v be_v bring_v to_o the_o minister_n within_o eight_o day_n after_o the_o party_n be_v inter_v that_o he_o be_v not_o bury_v contrary_a to_o this_o act_n which_o shall_v be_v take_v before_o some_o justice_n of_o peace_n master_n of_o chancery_n ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a mayor_n bailiff_n or_o other_o chief_a officer_n of_o the_o city_n county_n borough_n etc._n etc._n where_o the_o party_n be_v bury_v and_o if_o no_o such_o affidavit_fw-la be_v bring_v the_o minister_n shall_v give_v notice_n thereof_o under_o his_o hand_n to_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a who_o within_o eight_o day_n after_o shall_v repair_v to_o the_o chief_a magistrate_n in_o any_o town_n etc._n etc._n if_o bury_v there_o else_o to_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n who_o upon_o certificate_n thereof_o from_o the_o minister_n etc._n etc._n shall_v grant_v a_o warrant_n for_o levy_v the_o forfeiture_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o good_n of_o the_o party_n decease_v or_o in_o default_n thereof_o of_o the_o person_n good_n in_o who_o house_n the_o party_n die_v or_o the_o good_n of_o any_o that_o have_v a_o hand_n in_o put_v such_o party_n into_o any_o shroud_n coffin_n etc._n etc._n contrary_a to_o this_o act_n or_o that_o order_v the_o same_o and_o if_o such_o person_n be_v a_o servant_n and_o die_v in_o the_o master_n family_n the_o master_n good_n to_o be_v liable_a and_o if_o such_o person_n die_v in_o his_o parent_n family_n the_o parent_n good_n to_o be_v liable_a one_o moiety_n of_o which_o forfeiture_n shall_v be_v to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o party_n be_v bury_v the_o other_o to_o he_o that_o shall_v sue_v for_o the_o same_o 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o minister_n churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n justice_n of_o peace_n or_o chief_a magistrate_n neglect_v their_o duty_n aforesaid_a shall_v forfeit_v five_o pound_n for_o every_o offence_n to_o be_v recover_v by_o action_n of_o debt_n bill_n plaint_n etc._n etc._n wherein_o the_o prosecutor_n shall_v recover_v his_o full_a cost_v so_o as_o the_o suit_n be_v commence_v within_o six_o month_n after_o the_o offence_n commit_v one_o four_o part_n of_o the_o forfeiture_n to_o the_o king_n two_o four_o part_n to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o offender_n dwell_v and_o one_o four_o part_n to_o the_o informer_n 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o every_o minister_n shall_v keep_v a_o register_n of_o all_o burial_n and_o affidavit_n and_o where_o no_o affidavit_fw-la be_v bring_v as_o aforesaid_a shall_v enter_v a_o memorial_n thereof_o against_o the_o name_n of_o the_o party_n inter_v and_o of_o the_o time_n when_o he_o notify_v the_o same_o to_o the_o churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o overseer_n when_o they_o give_v up_o their_o account_n at_o the_o session_n or_o to_o any_o two_o justice_n at_o their_o monthly_a meeting_n shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o the_o name_n and_o quality_n of_o every_o person_n inter_v since_o their_o former_a account_n and_o of_o such_o certificate_n and_o of_o their_o levy_v the_o penalty_n and_o of_o their_o disposal_n thereof_o on_o pain_n of_o five_o pound_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n by_o warrant_n from_o the_o say_a justice_n or_o two_o of_o they_o and_o their_o account_n shall_v not_o be_v allow_v till_o they_o have_v account_v for_o their_o burial_n 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o no_o penalty_n shall_v be_v incur_v where_o the_o
to_o two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n within_o twenty_o eight_o day_n after_o new_a scavenger_n be_v elect_v and_o to_o pay_v what_o money_n remain_v in_o their_o hand_n to_o the_o new_a scavenger_n the_o scavenger_n and_o raker_n for_o any_o of_o the_o say_a parish_n shall_v have_v liberty_n by_o the_o order_n of_o the_o justice_n in_o the_o petty-session_n or_o any_o two_o of_o they_o to_o lodge_v their_o soil_n in_o such_o vacant_a place_n near_o the_o street_n or_o highway_n aâ—_n shall_v be_v think_v convenient_a by_o the_o say_a justice_n for_o the_o accommodation_n of_o the_o country_n cartâ—_n return_v empty_a from_o the_o say_a parish_n they_o give_v satisfaction_n to_o the_o owner_n of_o such_o vacant_a place_n and_o in_o case_n of_o unreasonable_a demand_n the_o justice_n in_o their_o petty_a session_n may_v hear_v and_o moderate_v the_o same_o if_o any_o person_n find_v themselves_o aggrieve_v with_o the_o rate_n make_v by_o virtue_n of_o this_o act_n or_o any_o way_n prejudice_v by_o the_o determination_n of_o the_o justice_n in_o their_o petty-session_n they_o may_v have_v recourse_n to_o the_o justice_n at_o their_o general_n quarter_n session_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o whereas_o there_o be_v many_o common_a highway_n within_o the_o say_a parish_n which_o can_v be_v sufficient_o repair_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o law_n now_o in_o force_n a_o assessment_n may_v be_v make_v upon_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n owner_n and_o occupier_n of_o land_n and_o house_n or_o personal_a estate_n usual_o ratable_a to_o the_o poor_a within_o any_o of_o the_o say_a parish_n to_o be_v collect_v by_o such_o person_n as_o the_o justice_n shall_v appoint_v at_o their_o general_n quarter-session_n the_o money_n so_o collect_v to_o be_v employ_v as_o the_o justice_n shall_v direct_v towards_o repair_v the_o say_a highway_n no_o such_o rate_n shall_v exceed_v four_o penny_n in_o the_o pound_n in_o any_o one_o year_n in_o the_o yearly_a value_n of_o land_n house_n or_o tenement_n nor_o of_o eight_o penny_n for_o every_o twenty_o pound_n in_o personal_a estate_n no_o person_n or_o person_n whatsoever_o shall_v suffer_v his_o wagon_n cart_n or_o car_n to_o stand_v in_o the_o hay-market_n near_o pickadilly_n in_o the_o parish_n of_o st._n martin_n in_o the_o field_n st._n james_n within_o the_o liberty_n of_o westminster_n borough_n of_o southwark_n or_o any_o other_o place_n in_o the_o parish_n within_o the_o weekly_a bill_n of_o mortality_n load_v with_o hay_o or_o straw_n to_o sell_v the_o same_o from_o michaelmas_n to_o lady-day_n after_o two_o of_o the_o clock_n in_o the_o afternoon_n and_o from_o lady-day_n to_o michaelmas_n after_o one_o in_o the_o afternoon_n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v five_o shilling_n for_o every_o offence_n and_o neglect_v the_o owner_n and_o proprietor_n of_o any_o cart_n car_n or_o dray_n the_o wheel_n whereof_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v six_o inch_n in_o the_o breadth_n or_o shall_v be_v shod_a with_o iron_n or_o be_v draw_v with_o above_o two_o horse_n shall_v forfeit_v forty_o shilling_n for_o every_o time_n such_o cart_n car_n or_o dray_n shall_v be_v use_v for_o the_o use_n and_o to_o be_v levy_v as_o aforesaid_a this_o shall_v not_o extend_v to_o any_o country_n cart_n or_o wagon_n that_o shall_v bring_v any_o good_n to_o the_o city_n or_o place_n aforesaid_a or_o shall_v carry_v any_o good_n half_n a_o mile_n beyond_o the_o pave_a street_n of_o the_o say_a city_n and_o place_n one_o justice_n of_o peace_n upon_o view_n or_o confession_n or_o oath_n of_o one_o witness_v may_v convict_v any_o of_o the_o offence_n aforesaid_a if_o conviction_n be_v upon_o proof_n one_o moiety_n to_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a for_o the_o relief_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o place_n where_o the_o offence_n be_v commit_v the_o other_o moiety_n to_o he_o that_o shall_v discover_v and_o prosecute_v the_o same_o but_o if_o the_o conviction_n shall_v be_v by_o the_o view_n than_o one_o half_a to_o the_o poor_a the_o other_o towards_o repair_v and_o cleanse_v the_o street_n to_o be_v pay_v to_o the_o scavenger_n of_o the_o place_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o the_o justice_n warrant_v under_o hand_n and_o seal_n to_o the_o constable_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n or_o for_o want_n of_o distress_n or_o payment_n within_o six_o day_n after_o notice_n at_o the_o house_n to_o be_v send_v to_o goal_n without_o bail_n uâ—â—â—â—_n payment_n no_o person_n within_o the_o city_n of_o london_n and_o westminster_n and_o liberty_n of_o the_o same_o borough_n of_o southwark_n and_o parish_n aforesaid_a shall_v breed_v feed_v or_o keep_v any_o swine_n in_o any_o house_n or_o backside_n of_o the_o pave_a street_n where_o the_o house_n be_v contiguous_a on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v the_o same_o to_o the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o such_o swine_n shall_v be_v keep_v to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a the_o churchwarden_n chappelwarden_n overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a constable_n beadles_z headborough_n or_o tythingman_n of_o any_o the_o parish_n in_o the_o say_a city_n and_o place_n respective_o in_o the_o daytime_n with_o a_o warrant_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o lord_n mayor_n or_o any_o other_o of_o their_o majesty_n justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v search_v for_o such_o swine_n and_o if_o any_o be_v find_v they_o may_v seize_v and_o carry_v they_o away_o and_o sell_v they_o for_o the_o best_a price_n that_o can_v be_v have_v and_o distribute_v the_o money_n to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o they_o be_v seize_v chap._n vi_o several_a case_n about_o the_o repair_v of_o bridge_n with_o the_o name_n of_o the_o statute_n which_o concern_v particular_a bridge_n where_o a_o common_a bridge_n in_o the_o king_n highway_n be_v in_o decay_n and_o that_o it_o can_v be_v prove_v or_o know_v who_o nor_o what_o land_n be_v chargeable_a to_o the_o repair_n thereof_o in_o this_o case_n four_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n whereof_o one_o to_o be_v of_o the_o quorum_fw-la within_o the_o shire_n or_o ride_v wherein_o such_o decay_a bridge_n be_v and_o if_o they_o be_v in_o a_o city_n or_o town_n corporate_a than_o fort_n such_o justice_n of_o peace_n there_o may_v within_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o several_a commission_n call_v before_o they_o the_o constable_n or_o two_o of_o the_o most_o honest_a inhabitant_n of_o every_o town_n and_o parish_n within_o the_o shire_n ride_v city_n or_o town_n corporate_a wherein_o such_o bridge_n or_o any_o parcel_n thereof_o shall_v happen_v to_o be_v and_o the_o justice_n upon_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o inhabitant_n and_o with_o their_o assent_n may_v tax_v every_o inhabitant_n in_o any_o such_o city_n town_n or_o parish_n within_o their_o limit_n to_o such_o reasonable_a sum_n of_o money_n as_o by_o their_o discretion_n they_o shall_v think_v convenient_a as_o well_o for_o the_o repair_n of_o such_o bridge_n and_o also_o for_o the_o make_n and_o repair_v of_o the_o highway_n by_o the_o space_n of_o 300_o foot_n next_o adjoin_v to_o the_o end_n of_o any_o such_o bridge_n 22_o h._n 8._o c._n 5._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o f._n 44._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 701_o 702._o but_o note_v where_o the_o franchise_n city_n or_o borough_n be_v a_o county_n of_o itself_o and_o have_v not_o four_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n whereof_o one_o or_o more_o be_v of_o the_o quorum_fw-la in_o this_o case_n no_o other_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o any_o shire_n or_o county_n have_v any_o power_n to_o meddle_v there_o by_o this_o act_n but_o such_o decay_n must_v be_v reform_v by_o the_o common_a law_n by_o such_o remedy_n as_o they_o be_v before_o the_o make_n of_o the_o statute_n of_o 22_o h._n 8._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 702._o and_o note_v that_o this_o taxation_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v make_v by_o the_o justice_n without_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o constable_n or_o inhabitant_n nor_o by_o they_o without_o the_o justice_n and_o this_o tax_n ought_v to_o be_v upon_o every_o inhabitant_n in_o particular_a and_o not_o to_o be_v set_v upon_o the_o hundred_o parish_n town_n etc._n etc._n for_o then_o one_o or_o two_o may_v be_v distrain_v upon_o for_o the_o whole_a co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 704._o after_o such_o taxation_n make_v as_o aforesaid_a the_o say_a justice_n of_o peace_n shall_v cause_v the_o name_n and_o sum_n of_o every_o particular_a person_n so_o by_o they_o tax_v to_o be_v write_v in_o a_o roll_n indent_v in_o parchment_n for_o every_o hundred_o and_o seal_v with_o their_o seal_n co._n 2_o part_n inst_z fol._n 704._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o ibid._n and_o the_o say_a justice_n may_v make_v two_o collector_n of_o every_o hundred_o for_o the_o collect_v of_o all_o such_o sum_n of_o money_n by_o the_o say_a justice_n set_v
and_o tax_v which_o collector_n receive_v the_o one_o part_n of_o the_o roll_n indent_v have_v power_n thereby_o to_o collect_v all_o the_o sum_n of_o money_n therein_o contain_v and_o if_o refusal_n be_v make_v upon_o demand_n then_o to_o distrain_v and_o sell_v such_o distress_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n if_o any_o be_v dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o f._n ibid._n 22_o h._n 8._o c._n 5._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 705._o the_o say_v justice_n also_o be_v to_o appoint_v two_o surveyor_n who_o shall_v see_v such_o decay_a bridge_n and_o way_n repair_v and_o amend_v from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o often_o as_o need_v shall_v require_v to_o who_o hand_n the_o collector_n must_v pay_v the_o money_n by_o they_o receive_v dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o ibid._n 22_o h._n 8._o c._n 5._o and_o the_o say_a collector_n and_o surveyor_n and_o their_o executor_n and_o administrator_n and_o every_o of_o they_o shall_v from_o time_n to_o time_n make_v a_o true_a account_n to_o the_o say_a justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o receipt_n payment_n and_o expense_n of_o the_o say_a sum_n of_o money_n and_o if_o any_o of_o they_o refuse_v so_o to_o do_v than_o the_o justice_n of_o peace_n from_o time_n to_o time_n by_o their_o discretion_n may_v make_v out_o process_n against_o the_o say_a collector_n and_o surveyor_n their_o executor_n and_o administrator_n by_o attachment_n precept_n or_o warrant_n under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n returnable_a at_o their_o general_n session_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o the_o say_a justice_n may_v allow_v such_o reasonable_a cost_v and_o charge_n to_o the_o surveyor_n and_o collector_n upon_o their_o account_n as_o to_o they_o shall_v seem_v convenient_a 22._o h._n 8._o c._n 5._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 16._o ibid._n if_o any_o such_o bridge_n be_v whole_o in_o a_o city_n or_o other_o corporate_a town_n the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o say_a city_n or_o corporate_a town_n must_v repair_v it_o and_o where_o such_o bridge_n lie_v out_o of_o such_o city_n or_o corporate_a town_n the_o same_o must_v be_v make_v by_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o shire_n or_o ride_v within_o which_o the_o same_o bridge_n shall_v be_v and_o if_o part_n of_o the_o bridge_n be_v in_o one_o shire_n or_o ride_v city_n or_o corporate_a town_n and_o part_n in_o another_o than_o every_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v charge_v to_o make_v and_o repair_v such_o part_n as_o shall_v lie_v and_o be_v within_o their_o own_o limit_n 22_o h._n 8._o c._n 5._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z fol._n 207._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o fol._n 45._o but_o otherwise_o no_o village_n or_o freeman_n shall_v be_v compel_v to_o make_v any_o bridge_n but_o such_o as_o of_o old_a time_n and_o by_o right_n they_o be_v wont_a to_o make_v magna_fw-la charta_fw-la c._n 15._o by_o the_o common_a law_n some_o person_n be_v â—ound_v to_o repair_v bridge_n ratione_fw-la tenurae_fw-la suâ—_n terâ—â—ram_fw-la etc._n etc._n and_o this_o be_v bind_v into_o who_o hand_n soever_o the_o estate_n do_v come_v but_o they_o which_o have_v land_n on_o the_o one_o side_n or_o on_o the_o other_o or_o on_o both_o be_v not_o bind_v in_o common_a â—ight_n to_o repair_v the_o same_o 44_o el._n 3._o 31._o 21_o e._n 4._o â—6_n 5_o h._n 7._o 3._o crompt_v 186._o 8_o h._n 7._o 5._o b._n co._n 2_o part_n â—_o â—_o f._n 700._o if_o a_o man_n which_o hold_v 100_o acre_n of_o land_n â—ught_v to_o repair_v a_o bridge_n by_o tenure_n of_o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d allen_v 20_o acre_n thereof_o to_o one_o man_n and_o 10_o acre_n to_o another_o man_n in_o such_o case_n every_o owner_n 〈◊〉_d occupier_n of_o such_o land_n must_v be_v charge_v proportionable_o for_o their_o say_a land_n regist_n 268._o o._n â—_o n._n b._n 235._o b._n co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 700._o again_o some_o by_o the_o common_a law_n be_v bind_v â—y_a prescription_n to_o repair_v a_o bridge_n but_o herein_o â—here_o be_v a_o diversity_n between_o body_n politic_a or_o corporate_a spiritual_a or_o temporal_a and_o natural_a person_n for_o body_n politic_a etc._n etc._n may_v be_v bind_v by_o usage_n and_o prescription_n only_o because_o they_o be_v local_a and_o have_v a_o perpetual_a succession_n and_o never_o die_v but_o a_o natural_a person_n can_v be_v bind_v by_o the_o act_n of_o his_o ancestor_n without_o asset_n or_o some_o profit_n to_o be_v take_v therefore_o 21_o e._n 4._o fol._n 38._o b._n 27_o ass_n 8._o crompt_v 187._o co._n 2_o part_n f._n 700._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o f_o 45._o by_o common_a right_n bridges_n be_v to_o be_v amend_v by_o the_o whole_a county_n if_o it_o be_v not_o know_v who_o ought_v to_o do_v the_o same_o otherwise_o pasch_fw-mi 19_o e._n 3._o 28_o 29._o co._n 2_o part_n inst._n f._n 701._o crompt_v 186._o b._n tr._n 10_o car._n 1._o the_o case_n of_o longford_n bridge_n roll_n case_n 1_o part_n f._n 368._o &_o cro._n rep._n 3_o part_n the_o same_o case_n if_o a_o man_n erect_v a_o mill_n for_o his_o own_o particular_a profit_n and_o cut_v a_o new_a course_n for_o the_o water_n to_o come_v to_o it_o and_o make_v a_o new_a bridge_n over_o the_o same_o and_o the_o king_n subject_n use_v to_o ride_v over_o the_o same_o as_o over_o a_o common_a bridge_n such_o bridge_n ought_v to_o be_v repair_v by_o he_o who_o have_v the_o mill_n and_o not_o by_o the_o county_n because_o he_o erect_v it_o for_o his_o own_o benefit_n 8_o e._n 2._o b._n r._n adjudge_v for_o bow_n bridge_n and_o channel_n bridge_n against_o the_o prior_n of_o stratford_n roll_n case_n 1_o part_n f._n 368._o such_o as_o be_v chargeable_a to_o repair_v a_o bridge_n may_v enter_v upon_o any_o other_o man_n land_n or_o soil_n adjoin_v and_o lay_v their_o stone_n lime_n timber_n or_o other_o thing_n necessary_a there_o for_o the_o repair_n and_o amend_v thereof_o and_o the_o owner_n of_o the_o land_n shall_v have_v no_o action_n therefore_o for_o it_o be_v for_o the_o common_a profit_n and_o the_o party_n that_o be_v chargeable_a to_o repair_v a_o bridge_n must_v also_o maintain_v the_o way_n at_o each_o end_n thereof_o though_o the_o soil_v be_v to_o another_o and_o if_o the_o end_n be_v brokeâ—_n by_o the_o watercourse_n he_o must_v follow_v the_o watercourse_n and_o repair_v the_o way_n etc._n etc._n crompt_v 186._o b._n 43_o ass_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 16._o f._n 46._o the_o name_n of_o some_o statute_n for_o particular_a bridge_n follow_v 8_o h._n 6._o c._n 28._o for_o the_o make_n of_o burford_n and_o culhamford_n bridge_n 18_o e._n 1._o c._n 7._o &_o 27_o e._n c._n 25._o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o rochester_n bridge_n 18_o el._n c._n 20._o for_o repair_v of_o the_o bridge_n within_o a_o mile_n of_o oxford_n 23_o el._n c._n 11._o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o bridge_n over_o tosse_n in_o wales_n 39_o el._n c._n 23._o for_o make_v and_o repair_v of_o newport_n and_o carlion_n bridge_n over_o the_o river_n usk._n 39_o el._n c._n 24._o for_o building_n and_o maintenance_n of_o a_o bridge_n at_o wilton_n upon_o why_o near_a ross_n in_o herefordshire_n 43_o el._n c._n 16._o for_o erect_v and_o repair_v edon_n and_o presberk_n bridge_n in_o cumberland_n 3_o jac._n c._n 23._o for_o make_v and_o repair_v chepstow_n bridge_n by_o the_o stat._n 22_o car._n 2_o c._n 12._o it_o be_v enact_v that_o the_o surveyor_n and_o orderer_n of_o the_o work_n of_o amendment_n of_o the_o highway_n shall_v be_v yearly_o choose_v in_o christmas_n week_n according_a to_o the_o stat._n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 8._o which_o person_n so_o choose_v shall_v take_v upon_o they_o that_o office_n and_o shall_v appoint_v six_o day_n for_o provide_v stone_n gravel_n and_o other_o material_n and_o for_o work_v in_o the_o highway_n have_v respect_n to_o the_o season_n of_o the_o year_n and_o wether_n and_o give_v notice_n public_o some_o convenient_a time_n before_o the_o several_a day_n at_o which_o day_n all_o person_n liable_a to_o the_o say_a work_n shall_v attend_v and_o work_v and_o the_o say_a surveyor_n and_o orderer_n shall_v make_v return_n of_o the_o defaulter_n and_o every_o of_o they_o within_o one_o month_n to_o some_o neighbour_a justice_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o same_o county_n direction_n for_o the_o keeper_n of_o fair_n and_o market_n fair_n be_v account_v thing_n of_o franchise_n and_o privilege_n as_o well_o as_o of_o profit_n and_o whether_o they_o be_v hold_v and_o claim_v by_o charter_n of_o the_o king_n or_o by_o prescription_n which_o suppose_v a_o former_a charter_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v hold_v for_o no_o long_a time_n than_o such_o grant_v or_o use_v will_v warrant_v and_o after_o such_o time_n what_o be_v do_v there_o be_v not_o warrant_v or_o justifiable_a nor_o amount_n to_o more_o than_o a_o private_a transaction_n and_o the_o sheriff_n ought_v
or_o shâ—â—_n remain_v in_o the_o warehouse_n and_o the_o other_o commodity_n public_o burn_v and_o destroy_v tâ—â—_n importer_n to_o forfeit_v the_o value_n they_o in_o whoâ—â—_n hand_n they_o shall_v be_v seize_v or_o who_o sell_v theâ—â—_n the_o like_a for_o the_o first_o offence_n and_o for_o the_o â—â—cond_a offence_n double_v the_o value_n and_o after_o conviction_n of_o the_o second_o offence_n to_o be_v incapabâ—â—_n to_o exercise_v or_o execute_v any_o office_n or_o employment_n about_o any_o part_n of_o the_o king_n revenue_n 〈◊〉_d any_o other_o office_n or_o public_a employment_n whâ—â—soever_o and_o if_o any_o person_n not_o be_v a_o know_a merchant_n vintner_z or_o shopkeeper_n shall_v sell_v or_o â—â—pose_v to_o sale_n any_o of_o the_o commodity_n aforeâ—â—â—d_v and_o be_v thereof_o convict_v shall_v over_o and_o â—â—ove_v the_o aforesaid_a penalty_n suffer_v twelve_o months_n imprisonment_n without_o bail_n or_o mainâ—â—ze_v and_o all_o ship_n and_o vessel_n with_o their_o â—â—ns_n tackle_n and_o furniture_n in_o which_o any_o of_o â—â—e_z say_a good_n shall_v be_v import_v during_o the_o say_a â—â—erm_n and_o also_o every_o bark_n hoy_n light_a â—â—rge_n wherry_n boat_n or_o other_o vessel_n whatsoever_o â—â—t_v of_o which_o any_o of_o the_o say_a good_n shall_v be_v â—â—â—t_v on_o shore_n shall_v be_v forfeit_v and_o the_o maâ—â—â—r_n or_o any_o other_o person_n take_v care_n of_o such_o â—â—ip_n or_o vessel_n shall_v forfeit_v 500_o l._n and_o also_o â—â—eing_v convict_v thereof_o before_o a_o justice_n of_o â—eace_n by_o the_o oath_n of_o two_o witness_n be_v commit_v to_o the_o next_o goal_n for_o twelve_o month_n without_o bail_n or_o mainprize_n and_o all_o seaman_n mariner_n waterman_n carman_n porter_n labourer_n or_o other_o person_n whatsoever_o assist_v 〈◊〉_d unship_v carry_v or_o convey_v any_o of_o â—â—e_z say_a good_n upon_o proof_n as_o aforesaid_a shall_v 〈◊〉_d subject_n to_o like_a imprisonment_n or_o be_v public_o whip_v at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o justice_n 〈◊〉_d peace_n and_o all_o cart_n wains_n wagon_n â—arriages_n plough-team_n horse_n or_o ox_n make_v â—â—e_v of_o in_o the_o carriage_n or_o conveyance_n of_o any_o of_o the_o say_a good_n shall_v be_v seize_v and_o upon_o proof_n make_v before_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o â—ounty_n where_o the_o same_o be_v so_o seize_v by_o â—â—e_z oath_n of_o two_o credible_a witness_n that_o they_o â—ere_z assisting_z in_o the_o carriage_n or_o conveyance_n of_o â—ny_n of_o the_o say_a good_n the_o same_o shall_v be_v forfeit_v one_o half_a thereof_o to_o be_v dispose_v of_o to_o â—he_n use_v of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v seize_v the_o other_o half_o to_o thâ—â—_n use_v who_o shall_v seize_v the_o same_o the_o informâ—â—_n who_o after_o seizure_n or_o stay_n of_o the_o good_n fraudulent_o delay_v the_o prosecution_n shall_v forfâ—â—â—_n 500_o l._n all_o officer_n of_o the_o custom_n sheriff_n mayoâ—_n bailiff_n constable_n and_o other_o officer_n be_v â—â—joyned_v to_o be_v aid_v and_o assist_v in_o the_o due_a execution_n of_o this_o act_n see_v 1_o w._n &_o m._n by_o 2_o w._n &_o m._n for_o the_o more_o effectual_a pâ—â—ting_n in_o execution_n the_o act_n for_o prohibit_v 〈◊〉_d trade_n and_o commerce_n with_o france_n it_o be_v enaâ—â—ed_v that_o if_o any_o person_n after_o the_o first_o of_o fâ—bruary_n 1690._o shall_v sell_v or_o utter_v by_o retail_n 〈◊〉_d glass_n bottle_n or_o in_o any_o other_o retail_n measure_v not_o make_v of_o pewter_n and_o seal_v according_o 〈◊〉_d law_n any_o kind_n of_o wine_n whatsoever_o or_o othâ—â—_n liquor_n expose_v to_o sale_n for_o wine_n or_o sell_v tâ—â—_n same_o for_o a_o great_a price_n than_o by_o the_o say_v aâ—â—_n be_v appoint_v and_o be_v convict_v thereof_o by_o tâ—â—_n confession_n of_o the_o party_n or_o the_o oath_n of_o tâ—â—_n credible_a witness_n before_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n or_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o countâ—â—_n city_n or_o place_n where_o such_o offence_n shall_v be_v commit_v who_o be_v hereby_o require_v and_o iâ—_n power_v to_o adminster_n a_o oath_n to_o that_o purpose_n such_o person_n be_v prosecute_v withâ—_n thirty_o day_n next_o after_o such_o offence_n committeâ—_n shall_v forfeit_v and_o pay_v for_o every_o such_o offenâ—â—_n the_o sum_n of_o fifty_o shilling_n which_o if_o not_o paâ—â—_n upon_o demand_n shall_v be_v levy_v by_o distress_n aâ—â—_n sale_n of_o the_o good_n and_o chattel_n of_o every_o sucâ—_n offender_n by_o warrant_n under_o the_o hand_n aâ—â—_n seal_v of_o the_o justice_n or_o justice_n before_o whoâ—â—_n such_o conviction_n shall_v be_v make_v which_o warrant_v the_o say_a justice_n and_o justice_n be_v impower_v and_o require_v to_o grant_v to_o the_o constable_n headborough_n or_o tythingman_n of_o the_o parish_n 〈◊〉_d place_n where_o such_o offence_n shall_v be_v commit_v who_o be_v require_v and_o authorise_v immediate_o to_o levy_v the_o same_o render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n thereof_o the_o say_a penalty_n forfeiture_n and_o money_n so_o levy_v to_o be_v give_v to_o â—â—e_z informer_n chap._n vii_o â—â—e_z constables_z office_n for_o provide_v necessary_a carriage_n for_o his_o majesty_n etc._n etc._n by_o the_o statute_n of_o 1_o jac._n 2._o it_o be_v enact_v that_o the_o clerk_n or_o chief_a officer_n of_o his_o majesty_n carriage_n shall_v three_o day_n at_o least_o â—â—fore_o his_o majesty_n arrival_n by_o warrant_n from_o â—â—e_z green-cloth_n give_v notice_n in_o write_v to_o â—â—o_o or_o more_o of_o his_o majesty_n justice_n of_o the_o â—eace_n next_o adjoin_v to_o provide_v such_o a_o numâ—er_n of_o cart_n and_o carriage_n from_o the_o place_n next_o adjacent_a as_o his_o majesty_n shall_v have_v present_a use_n 〈◊〉_d express_v the_o certainty_n of_o that_o number_n 〈◊〉_d also_o the_o time_n and_o place_n when_o and_o where_o â—â—e_v say_v cart_n and_o carriage_n be_v to_o attend_v â—hich_v carriage_n shall_v consist_v of_o four_o able_a horse_n 〈◊〉_d six_o ox_n or_o four_o ox_n and_o two_o horse_n â—â—r_a each_o of_o which_o cart_n or_o carriage_n the_o respective_a owner_n shall_v receive_v sixpence_n for_o each_o â—â—â—le_n they_o shall_v go_v lade_v and_o that_o in_o case_n â—ny_o of_o his_o majesty_n subject_n of_o this_o realm_n â—â—all_v refuse_v to_o provide_v and_o furnish_v his_o majesty_n â—hat_n now_o be_v or_o his_o queen_n that_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v â—â—r_fw-fr his_fw-la or_o her_o household_n or_o her_o majesty_n catherine_n queen_n dowager_n or_o her_o household_n 〈◊〉_d their_o progress_n or_o removal_n with_o such_o sufficient_a and_o necessary_a carriage_n for_o their_o wardrobe_n or_o other_o necessary_n for_o ready_a monlâ—â—_n tender_v to_o they_o or_o shall_v without_o just_a anâ—_n reasonable_a cause_n refuse_v to_o make_v their_o appearance_n with_o such_o sufficient_a cart_n and_o carriage_n as_o be_v before_o express_v that_o then_o upon_o dâ—â—â—_n proof_n and_o conviction_n of_o such_o neglect_n or_o refusal_n by_o the_o oath_n of_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n or_o two_o other_o credible_a witness_n before_o the_o say_a justice_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o thâ—_n county_n or_o mayor_n or_o other_o chief_a officer_n 〈◊〉_d the_o city_n or_o corporation_n where_o he_o or_o theâ—_n inhabit_v which_o oath_n they_o shall_v have_v power_n tâ—_n adminster_n the_o party_n so_o refuse_v shall_v for_o sucâ—_n his_o refusal_n and_o neglect_n forfeit_v the_o sum_n of_o fortâ—shillings_n to_o the_o king_n majesty_n use_n to_o be_v forth_o with_o levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o his_o gooâ—â—_n and_o chattel_n render_v to_o the_o party_n the_o oveâ—_n plus_fw-fr upon_o every_o such_o sale_n if_o there_o shall_v bâ—_n any_o by_o warrant_n from_o the_o say_a justice_n of_o thâ—_n peace_n mayor_n or_o other_o officer_n no_o horse_n ox_n cart_n or_o wain_n shall_v be_v enforce_v to_o travel_v aboâ—â—_n one_o day_n journey_n from_o the_o place_n where_o theâ—_n receive_v their_o lade_n and_o that_o ready_a payment_n shall_v be_v make_v in_o hand_n for_o the_o say_a carriage_n at_o the_o place_n of_o lade_n without_o delay_n according_a to_o the_o aforesaid_a rate_n and_o in_o caâ—â—_n any_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n mayor_n officer_z oâ—_n constable_n shall_v take_v any_o gift_n or_o reward_n tâ—_n spare_v any_o person_n or_o person_n from_o make_v such_o carriage_n or_o shall_v injurious_o charge_v or_o grieâ—â—_n any_o person_n through_o envy_n hatred_n or_o evil_n will_n who_o ought_v not_o to_o make_v such_o carriage_n or_o shaâ—â—_n impress_v more_o carriage_n than_o he_o shall_v be_v direct_v from_o the_o green-cloth_n to_o do_v that_o then_o â—pon_o due_a proof_n and_o conviction_n thereof_o the_o â—arty_n so_o offend_v shall_v forfeit_v the_o sum_n of_o ten_o â—ounds_n to_o the_o party_n thereby_o grieve_v or_o any_o â—ther_n who_o shall_v sue_v for_o the_o same_o to_o be_v recover_v by_o action_n of_o debt_n in_o any_o of_o his_o majesty_n court_n of_o record_n wherein_o no_o
essoign_n protection_n or_o wager_n of_o law_n shall_v be_v allow_v and_o in_o case_n any_o person_n or_o person_n shall_v resume_v to_o take_v upon_o he_o or_o they_o to_o impress_v â—ny_a horse_n ox_n cart_n wain_n or_o carriages_n for_o â—is_n majesty_n service_n other_o than_o the_o person_n so_o â—mpowered_v than_o he_o or_o they_o so_o offend_v â—â—all_v upon_o due_a conviction_n of_o the_o say_a offence_n â—â—cur_v and_o suffer_v the_o punishment_n contain_v in_o â—â—e_z act_n of_o 12_o car._n 2._o and_o it_o be_v further_o enact_v that_o the_o high_a constable_n or_o constable_n the_o mayor_n bailiff_n 〈◊〉_d other_o chief_a officer_n who_o shall_v be_v require_v â—y_a this_o act_n to_o warn_v the_o say_v cart_n and_o carriage_n as_o in_o the_o say_a act_n direct_v do_v make_v a_o â—eturn_n in_o write_v to_o the_o clerk_n or_o other_o officer_n of_o the_o carriage_n of_o the_o name_n and_o place_n 〈◊〉_d abide_v of_o every_o such_o person_n who_o be_v so_o â—arned_a to_o bring_v in_o his_o cart_n or_o carriage_n to_o â—â—e_z intent_n it_o may_v be_v know_v in_o case_n of_o any_o velour_n who_o be_v in_o default_n and_o the_o say_v constable_n and_o other_o chief_a officer_n or_o officer_n appoint_v by_o this_o act_n to_o warn_v in_o the_o say_a carriage_n as_o abovesaid_a may_v be_v discharge_v and_o â—â—demnified_v and_o the_o defaulter_n punish_v as_o â—n_v this_o act_n be_v provide_v 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 20._o for_o provide_v carriage_n by_o land_n and_o by_o water_n for_o the_o use_n of_o his_o majesty_n navy_n and_o ordnance_n two_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n by_o warrant_n from_o the_o lord_n high_a admiral_n of_o england_n or_o two_o or_o more_o 〈◊〉_d the_o principal_a officer_n or_o commissioner_n of_o thâ—_n navy_n or_o the_o master_n of_o his_o majesty_n ordnance_n or_o the_o lieutenant_n of_o his_o ordnance_n be_v tâ—_n provide_v carriage_n with_o horse_n and_o ox_n oâ—_n of_o the_o country_n not_o be_v above_o twelve_o milâ—_n distant_a from_o the_o place_n of_o lade_n the_o owneâ—_n of_o which_o carriage_n or_o their_o servant_n be_v 〈◊〉_d receive_v twelve_o penny_n a_o mile_n for_o every_o load_n 〈◊〉_d timber_n and_o eight_o penny_n a_o mile_n for_o every_o tâ—â—â—_n of_o other_o commodity_n and_o all_o such_o person_n 〈◊〉_d neglect_n or_o refuse_v to_o make_v their_o appearance_n uâ—on_n oath_n thereof_o make_v before_o the_o justice_n bâ—_n the_o constable_n or_o two_o witness_n the_o person_n refuse_v or_o neglect_v forfeit_v twenty_o shilling_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o his_o goodâ—_n by_o warrant_n from_o the_o say_a justice_n mayor_z 〈◊〉_d other_o chief_a officer_n or_o from_o the_o principal_a officer_n or_o commissioner_n of_o his_o majesty_n nauâ—_n or_o master_n or_o lieutenant_n of_o his_o majesty_n ordnance_n render_v to_o the_o owner_n the_o overplus_n 〈◊〉_d any_o be_v first_o deduct_v the_o charge_n of_o distraining_n no_o horse_n etc._n etc._n or_o land-carriage_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d force_v to_o travel_v more_o days-journy_n from_o the_o place_n where_o they_o receive_v their_o lade_n nor_o bâ—_n compel_v to_o continue_v long_o in_o the_o employment_n than_o the_o say_a justice_n shall_v appoint_v anâ—_n that_o ready_a money_n be_v pay_v to_o the_o party_n in_o hanâ—_n at_o the_o place_n of_o lade_n according_a to_o the_o ratâ—_n aforesaid_a stat._n ibid._n the_o say_a act_n of_o 14_o car._n c._n 20._o &_o 13_o c._n 8._o be_v 〈◊〉_d continue_v until_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o thâ—_n next_o parliament_n and_o expire_v but_o revive_v bâ—_n 1_o jac._n 2._o for_o 7_o year_n from_o june_n 21_o 1685._o and_o 〈◊〉_d continue_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o the_o next_o parliament_n chap._n viii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o irish_a cattle_n 〈◊〉_d any_o great_a cattle_n sheep_n or_o swine_n or_o any_o 〈◊〉_d beef_n pork_n or_o bacon_n except_o such_o as_o be_v the_o necessary_a provision_n of_o the_o respective_a â—â—â—ps_n or_o vessel_n in_o which_o the_o same_o be_v bring_v 〈◊〉_d expose_v the_o same_o or_o any_o part_n thereof_o 〈◊〉_d sale_n shall_v by_o any_o wise_a whatsoever_o be_v unreport_v or_o bring_v from_o ireland_n or_o any_o â—â—â—er_a part_n beyond_o the_o sea_n into_o the_o kingâ—â—â—_n of_o england_n dominion_n of_o wales_n or_o town_n 〈◊〉_d berwick_n upon_o tweed_n in_o such_o case_n the_o â—â—â—stable_n tythingman_n headborough_n churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a or_o any_o of_o â—â—â—m_n within_o their_o respective_a liberty_n paâ—â—â—es_n or_o place_n may_v take_v and_o seize_v the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d keep_v the_o same_o during_o the_o space_n of_o â—â—â—nt_n and_o forty_o hour_n in_o some_o public_a or_o â—â—â—venient_a place_n where_o such_o seizure_n shall_v be_v â—â—de_v within_o which_o time_n if_o the_o owner_n or_o â—â—ners_n or_o any_o for_o he_o or_o they_o shall_v make_v appear_v unto_o some_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o â—â—e_z county_n where_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v so_o seiâ—â—â—_n by_o the_o oath_n of_o two_o credible_a witness_n â—â—t_v the_o same_o be_v not_o import_v from_o ireland_n from_o any_o other_o place_n beyond_o the_o sea_n exâ—â—â—t_o the_o isle_n of_o man_n than_o the_o same_o upon_o 〈◊〉_d warrant_n of_o such_o justice_n of_o peace_n be_v to_o be_v â—â—â—ivered_v to_o the_o owner_n or_o owner_n without_o deâ—â—â—_n 18_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o but_o in_o default_n of_o such_o proof_n and_o warrant_n â—n_v the_o same_o to_o be_v forfeit_v and_o one_o half_a â—â—reof_o to_o be_v dispose_v to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v so_o fouâ—â—_n and_o seize_v and_o the_o other_o part_n thereof_o to_o 〈◊〉_d or_o their_o own_o use_n that_o shall_v so_o seize_v the_o samâ—_n 18_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o such_o cattle_n as_o be_v import_v from_o the_o iâ—â—â—_n of_o man_n before_o except_v into_o england_n &_o be_v not_o to_o exceed_v the_o number_n of_o six_o hundreâ—_o in_o one_o year_n and_o they_o be_v to_o be_v of_o no_o othâ—â—_n breed_v than_o of_o the_o breed_n of_o the_o isle_n of_o maâ—_n and_o all_o to_o be_v land_v at_o the_o port_n of_o chester_n 〈◊〉_d some_o of_o the_o member_n thereof_o and_o not_o elsewhere_o 18_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o this_o act_n be_v to_o continue_v for_o seven_o yeaâ—â—_n and_o from_o thence_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o session_n of_o the_o next_o parliament_n and_o be_v now_o by_o tâ—â—_n statute_n of_o 32_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o revive_v and_o maâ—â—_n perpetual_a but_o these_o former_a remedy_n not_o prove_v effectual_a for_o the_o prevention_n of_o the_o transport_v of_o the_o cattle_n aforesaid_a it_o be_v further_o provide_v that_o whensoever_o and_o as_o often_o as_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v happen_v either_o through_o any_o fraudulent_a agreement_n or_o unfaithful_a connivance_n 〈◊〉_d any_o constable_n headborough_z tythingmâ—â—_n churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a 〈◊〉_d that_o it_o shall_v happen_v any_o otherwise_o howsoever_o that_o any_o great_a cattle_n sheep_n swine_n beâ—â—â—_n pork_n or_o bacon_n after_o the_o first_o seizure_n 〈◊〉_d they_o or_o any_o of_o they_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o aforesaid_a act_n shall_v be_v drive_v brought_z carriâ—â—_n into_o or_o find_v in_o any_o other_o parish_n or_o placâ—_n than_o where_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v first_o seize_v 〈◊〉_d aforesaid_a that_o then_o and_o so_o often_o and_o froâ—_n time_n to_o time_n it_o shall_v and_o may_v be_v lawful_a 〈◊〉_d and_o for_o the_o constable_n tythingman_n headborough_n churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o tâ—â—_n poor_a of_o every_o or_o any_o such_o other_o parish_n or_o place_n where_o such_o great_a cattle_n sheep_n swine_n beef_n pork_n or_o bacon_n shall_v be_v bring_v drive_v or_o carry_v into_o or_o find_v as_o aforesaid_a to_o seize_v â—ake_z and_o dispose_v of_o the_o same_o and_o every_o or_o any_o of_o they_o as_o forfeit_v the_o one_o moiety_n thereof_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o such_o other_o parish_n or_o place_n where_o such_o seizure_n shall_v be_v make_v the_o other_o to_o the_o use_n of_o such_o officer_n or_o officer_n who_o shall_v seize_v the_o same_o as_o aforesaid_a any_o other_o or_o former_a seizure_n or_o seizure_n in_o any_o other_o parish_n or_o parish_n place_n or_o place_n notwithstanding_o stat._n 20_o car._n 2._o c._n 7._o and_o now_o by_o the_o statute_n of_o 32_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o â—t_a be_v further_a provide_v that_o any_o person_n may_v make_v such_o seizure_n as_o well_o as_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n or_o inhabitant_n and_o that_o to_o prevent_v fraudulent_a seizure_n and_o composition_n the_o seizor_n shall_v within_o six_o day_n after_o conviction_n and_o forfeiture_n cause_n the_o say_a cattle_n sheep_n and_o swine_n to_o be_v kill_v and_o the_o â—ides_n and_o tallow_n shall_v be_v to_o the_o seizor_n and_o â—he_v remainder_n to_o be_v
distribute_v by_o the_o churchwarden_n and_o overseer_n among_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o any_o such_o great_a cattle_n sheep_n or_o swine_n shall_v be_v import_v or_o find_v the_o seizor_n churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n sail_v in_o his_o duty_n shall_v forfeit_v forty_o shilling_n for_o every_o one_o of_o the_o great_a cattle_n and_o ten_o shilling_n for_o every_o sheep_n or_o swine_n which_o shall_v have_v be_v so_o kill_v and_o dristribute_v one_o moieâ—ty_n to_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o say_a parish_n the_o other_o to_o the_o informer_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n by_o warrant_n from_o any_o one_o justice_n of_o peace_n and_o for_o want_v thereof_o the_o offender_n to_o be_v commit_v to_o goal_n for_o thâ—_n month_n without_o ball._n mutton_n and_o lamb_n import_v shall_v be_v subjâ—â—â—_n to_o the_o like_a seizure_n and_o the_o importer_n and_o sâ—â—lers_n to_o the_o like_a penalty_n as_o for_o importationâ—â—_n beef_n pork_n or_o bacon_n and_o the_o like_a of_o butâ—â—â—_n and_o cheese_n import_v from_o ireland_n if_o any_o great_a cattle_n sheep_n or_o swine_n whâ—â—â—_n have_v be_v seize_v be_v find_v alive_a in_o any_o otâ—â—â—_n parish_n or_o place_n they_o be_v to_o be_v seize_v agâ—â—â—_n and_o kill_v to_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o seizor_n 〈◊〉_d the_o poor_a of_o that_o parish_n or_o place_n in_o manâ—_n aforesaid_a english_a or_o other_o cattle_n intermix_v with_o iâ—â—â—_n cattle_n shall_v be_v deem_v irish_a in_o all_o respeâ—â—_n 32_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o chap._n ix_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o conventicle_n by_o the_o stat._n of_o 22_o car._n 2._o cap._n 1._o make_v again_n seditious_a conventicle_n every_o constable_n headborough_n tythingman_n churchwarden_n 〈◊〉_d overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v authorize_v and_o â—â—quired_v to_o levy_v the_o fine_n assess_v by_o the_o justâ—â—â—_n of_o peace_n upon_o those_o who_o shall_v be_v present_a at_o unlawful_a conventicle_n upon_o their_o good_n and_o chattel_n have_v first_o receive_v a_o warrant_n under_o 〈◊〉_d hand_n and_o seal_n of_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n or_o châ—â—â—_n magistrate_n and_o forthwith_o deliver_v the_o money_n â—levied_a to_o the_o same_o justice_n of_o peace_n or_o chief_a magistrate_n and_o by_o warrant_n from_o one_o or_o more_o justice_n or_o justice_n or_o chief_a magistrate_n and_o respective_a constable_n headborough_n and_o tythingmâ—â—_n overseer_n not_o name_v may_v with_o what_o aid_n force_n and_o assistance_n they_o think_v fit_a after_o refusal_n or_o denial_n to_o enter_v break_v open_a into_o any_o house_n or_o other_o place_n where_o they_o shall_v be_v inform_v any_o conventicle_n be_v hold_v as_o well_o within_o liberty_n as_o without_o and_o take_v into_o their_o custody_n the_o person_n there_o unlawful_o assemble_v to_o be_v proceed_v against_o according_a to_o this_o act._n no_o peer_n house_n be_v to_o be_v search_v unless_o in_o presence_n of_o a_o lord_n lieutenant_n or_o two_o justice_n of_o peace_n whereof_o one_o to_o be_v of_o the_o quorum_fw-la if_o any_o constable_n headborough_z tythingman_n churchwarden_n or_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a shall_v know_v or_o be_v credible_o inform_v of_o any_o conventicle_n within_o his_o precinct_n and_o shall_v not_o thereof_o â—nform_v some_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n or_o chief_a magistrate_n and_o endeavour_v the_o conviction_n of_o the_o party_n but_o neglect_v his_o duty_n he_o forfeit_v five_o pound_n to_o be_v levy_v on_o his_o good_n and_o any_o person_n sue_v for_o act_v by_o this_o law_n may_v plead_v the_o general_n issue_n and_o give_v the_o special_a matter_n in_o evidence_n and_o shall_v recover_v treble_a cost_v 22_o car._n 2._o c._n 1._o by_o the_o 1_o w._n and_o m._n for_o exempt_v their_o majesty_n protestant_a subject_n dissent_v from_o the_o church_n of_o england_n from_o the_o penalty_n of_o certain_a law_n it_o be_v enact_v that_o all_o person_n that_o take_v the_o oath_n and_o make_v and_o subscribe_v the_o declaration_n in_o the_o say_a act_n mention_v to_o be_v take_v shall_v not_o be_v liable_a to_o any_o pain_n penalty_n and_o forfeiture_n of_o 35_o eliz._n nor_o 22_o car._n 2._o but_o that_o if_o any_o assembly_n of_o person_n dissent_v from_o the_o church_n of_o england_n shall_v be_v have_v in_o any_o place_n for_o religious_a worship_n with_o the_o door_n lock_v bar_v or_o bolt_v during_o any_o time_n of_o such_o meeting_n together_o all_z and_o every_o person_n or_o person_n that_o shall_v come_v to_o and_o be_v at_o sucâ—_n meeting_n shall_v not_o receive_v any_o benefit_n froâ—_n this_o law_n but_o be_v liable_a to_o all_o the_o pain_n anâ—_n penalty_n of_o all_o the_o aforesad_a law_n recite_v iâ—_n this_o act_n for_o such_o their_o meeting_n and_o also_o that_o if_o any_o person_n dissent_v from_o thâ—_n church_n of_o england_n as_o aforesaid_a shall_v here_o after_o be_v choose_v or_o otherwise_o appoint_v tâ—_n bear_v the_o office_n of_o high_a constable_n or_o petâ—â—_n constable_n churchwarden_n overseer_n of_o thâ—_n poor_a or_o any_o other_o parochial_a or_o ward_n office_n and_o such_o person_n shall_v scruple_n to_o take_v upoâ—_n he_o any_o of_o the_o say_a office_n in_o regard_n of_o thâ—_n oath_n or_o any_o other_o matter_n or_o thing_n require_v by_o the_o law_n to_o be_v take_v or_o do_v iâ—_n respect_n of_o such_o office_n every_o such_o person_n shâ—â—_n and_o may_v execute_v such_o office_n or_o employment_n by_o a_o sufficient_a deputy_n by_o he_o to_o be_v provide_v that_o shall_v comply_v with_o the_o law_n on_o this_o behalf_n chap._n x._o the_o constable_n office_n about_o clothier_n constable_n and_o other_o officer_n upon_o request_n be_v to_o aid_v and_o assist_v the_o warden_n and_o assistant_n for_o regulate_v the_o trade_n of_o worsted_n and_o other_o stuff_n call_v norwich_n stuff_v make_v in_o norwich_n and_o the_o county_n of_o norfolkâ—_n 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 5._o they_o ought_v to_o be_v very_o vigilant_a in_o this_o business_n for_o there_o never_o be_v such_o slight_a and_o unserviceable_a stuff_n as_o now_o be_v to_o the_o great_a damage_n of_o his_o majesty_n subject_n in_o the_o west-riding_a of_o the_o county_n of_o york_n â—he_v constable_n be_v likewise_o by_o warrant_n from_o â—he_n justice_n of_o the_o peace_n master_n and_o warden_n â—f_v the_o corporation_n or_o any_o thirteen_o of_o they_o â—o_z levy_v such_o fine_n penalty_n and_o forfeiture_n 〈◊〉_d shall_v grow_v due_a from_o any_o clothier_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o statute_n aforesaid_a by_o distress_n and_o â—ale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n render_v the_o overplus_n to_o the_o owner_n upon_o demand_n 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 5._o clothier_n must_v pay_v their_o spinner_n and_o other_o workfolk_n their_o wage_n in_o ready_a money_n and_o â—ot_n in_o ware_n and_o shall_v deliver_v their_o wool_n in_o â—ue_v weight_n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v six_o penny_n for_o â—very_n default_n and_o the_o carder_n spinner_n weaver_n and_o other_o workfolk_n be_v to_o do_v their_o work_n faithful_o on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v double_a damage_n to_o the_o party_n grieve_v 4_o e._n 3._o c._n 1._o fitz._n â—_o p._n 103._o the_o master_n or_o head_n officer_n in_o a_o corporation_n where_o there_o be_v no_o master_n and_o out_o of_o a_o corporation_n every_o justice_n of_o peace_n high_a constable_n and_o steward_n of_o court-leet_n shall_v hear_v â—nd_n determine_v the_o complaint_n as_o well_o for_o nonpayment_n of_o the_o workfolks_n wage_n as_o the_o damage_n aforesaid_a by_o examine_v the_o party_n for_o which_o damage_n they_o have_v power_n to_o commit_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o goal_n until_o the_o party_n grieve_v be_v satisfy_v stat._n idem_fw-la the_o justice_n of_o peace_n and_o high-constable_n may_v search_v any_o house_n or_o other_o place_n for_o tenter_n rope_n ring_n headwrinche_n or_o other_o engine_n for_o stretch_v of_o cloth_n and_o if_o they_o find_v any_o to_o deface_v they_o and_o if_o the_o owner_n use_v they_o again_o these_o officer_n may_v take_v they_o away_o and_o sell_v they_o and_o give_v the_o money_n to_o the_o poor_a 39_o eliz._n c._n 20._o chap._n xi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o the_o custom_n by_o the_o 14_o car._n 2._o such_o person_n or_o person_n be_v authorize_v by_o writ_n of_o assistance_n uâ—der_v the_o seal_n of_o his_o majesty_n court_n of_o exchequer_n be_v to_o take_v a_o constable_n headborough_z or_o othâ—â—_n public_a officer_n inhabit_v near_o the_o place_n and_o the_o daytime_n be_v to_o enter_v and_o go_v into_o any_o houâ—â—_n shop_n cellar_n warehouse_n room_n or_o other_o placâ—_n and_o in_o case_n of_o resistance_n break_v open_a tâ—_n door_n chest_n trunk_n and_o other_o package_n there_o to_o seize_v and_o from_o thence_o to_o bring_v aâ—â—_n kind_a of_o good_n merchandise_n whatsoever_o prohibit_v and_o uncustomed_a and_o to_o put_v and_o secâ—â—â—_n the_o same_o in_o his_o majesty_n storehouse_n in_o the_o poâ—â—_n next_o
bridge_n and_o six_o yard_n in_o breadth_n in_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o net_n or_o have_v fish_v with_o two_o of_o those_o net_n fix_v together_o or_o use_v any_o net_n or_o device_n for_o take_v the_o fry_n of_o eel_n or_o whereby_o the_o spawn_n of_o fish_n shall_v be_v destroy_v shall_v issue_v out_o warrant_v under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o any_o two_o of_o they_o in_o their_o respective_a countles_a to_o the_o under_o conservator_n of_o the_o say_a river_n or_o to_o any_o constable_n tythingman_n or_o headborough_n to_o search_v in_o the_o daytime_n in_o all_o suspect_a place_n for_o such_o unlawful_a instrument_n and_o to_o seize_v they_o and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o quarter_n session_n to_o be_v burn_v or_o destroy_v 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 9_o if_o any_o ling_n herring_n cod_n or_o pilchard_n fresh_a or_o salt_n dry_a or_o bloat_v or_o any_o salmon_n eel_n or_o conger_n take_v by_o foreigner_n alien_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o england_n shall_v be_v import_v utter_v sell_v or_o expose_v to_o sale_n in_o this_o kingdom_n in_o such_o case_n the_o constable_n headborough_z etc._n etc._n or_o any_o other_o person_n may_v take_v and_o seize_v the_o same_o and_o one_o half_a thereof_o must_v go_v to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o same_o be_v so_o find_v and_o seize_v and_o the_o other_o half_a to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o party_n that_o seize_v the_o same_o 18_o car._n c._n 2._o chap._n xvi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o forcible_a entry_n etc._n etc._n if_o a_o constable_n or_o any_o private_a person_n of_o the_o same_o county_n do_v refuse_v to_o attend_v and_o assisâ—_n the_o justice_n of_o peace_n upon_o request_n to_o remove_v aâ—â—_n force_n or_o to_o convey_v the_o party_n to_o the_o goal_n he_o may_v be_v imprison_v for_o his_o neglect_n and_o make_v fineâ—_n to_o the_o king_n 15_o r._n 2._o c._n 2._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 22._o f._n 57_o chap._n xvii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o hedge-breaking_a etc._n etc._n such_o as_o be_v convict_v before_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n for_o cut_v and_o take_v away_o of_o corâ—_n grow_v rob_v of_o orchard_n break_v hedge_n and_o their_o procurer_n and_o receiver_n know_v the_o same_o be_v to_o give_v the_o party_n grieve_v such_o satisfaction_n as_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n shall_v think_v fit_a and_o iâ—_n they_o can_v give_v such_o satisfaction_n than_o the_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o constable_n to_o be_v whip_v for_o the_o first_o offence_n and_o the_o like_a pain_n for_o the_o second_o offence_n and_o if_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n do_v not_o by_o himself_o or_o some_o other_o see_v the_o same_o do_v according_o than_o the_o justice_n may_v commit_v such_o officer_n to_o the_o goal_n there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n until_o he_o procure_v the_o offender_n to_o be_v whip_v as_o aforesaid_a 43_o el._n c._n 7._o the_o constable_n headborough_n or_o other_o person_n in_o every_o county_n city_n town-corporate_a or_o other_o place_n where_o they_o shall_v be_v officer_n and_o inhabitant_n have_v power_n to_o apprehend_v or_o â—ause_n to_o be_v apprehend_v such_o person_n as_o they_o suspect_v for_o have_v carrying_z or_o convey_v any_o burden_n or_o bundle_n of_o any_o kind_n of_o wood_n underwood_n poles_n or_o young_a tree_n or_o bark_n of_o â—ny_a tree_n or_o gate_n stiles_n post_n rales_n pale_n hedge-wood_n broom_n or_o furze_n and_o any_o conâ—â—able_a headborough_n etc._n etc._n by_o warrant_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o one_o justice_n may_v enter_v into_o the_o house_n outhouse_n yard_n garden_n or_o other_o place_n belong_v to_o the_o house_n of_o such_o person_n as_o they_o shall_v suspect_v etc._n etc._n and_o where_o they_o shall_v find_v any_o to_o apprehend_v the_o party_n suspect_v for_o cut_v the_o same_o and_o those_o in_o who_o custody_n etc._n etc._n any_o such_o wood_n or_o underwood_n shall_v be_v find_v and_o carry_v they_o before_o a_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o if_o the_o party_n can_v give_v a_o good_a account_n to_o the_o justice_n how_o he_o come_v by_o the_o say_a wood_n etc._n etc._n by_o the_o consent_n of_o the_o owner_n or_o shall_v not_o within_o the_o time_n the_o justice_n shall_v appoint_v prove_v who_o he_o buy_v it_o of_o than_o such_o person_n shall_v be_v deem_v convict_v of_o the_o cut_n and_o spoil_v of_o wood_n within_o the_o statute_n of_o 43_o eliz._n and_o for_o the_o first_o offence_n shall_v give_v such_o satisfaction_n to_o the_o owner_n within_o such_o time_n as_o the_o justice_n shall_v appoint_v and_o pay_v over_o and_o above_o present_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a where_o the_o offence_n be_v commit_v so_o much_o money_n as_o the_o justice_n shall_v appoint_v not_o exceed_v ten_o shilling_n and_o for_o default_n of_o performance_n hereof_o the_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o offender_n to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n for_o so_o long_a time_n as_o he_o shall_v think_v fit_a not_o exceed_v one_o month_n or_o otherwise_o to_o be_v whip_v by_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n and_o for_o the_o second_o offence_n the_o offender_n be_v to_o be_v send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n for_o one_o month_n and_o there_o he_o â—â—_o to_o hard_a labour_n and_o if_o he_o be_v convict_v thâ—_n three_o time_n then_o to_o be_v punish_v as_o a_o incorrigible_a rogue_n 15_o car._n 2._o c._n 2._o if_o any_o person_n buy_v any_o burden_n of_o wooâ—_n underwood_n stick_v etc._n etc._n of_o any_o who_o may_v jâ—â—â—ly_o be_v suspect_v to_o have_v come_v by_o the_o same_o â—â—lawfully_o upon_o complaint_n to_o a_o justice_n head_z officer_z etc._n etc._n and_o if_o upon_o examination_n by_o oaâ—â—_n it_o appear_v that_o the_o same_o be_v buy_v of_o suâ—â—_n person_n as_o aforesaid_a the_o justice_n may_v order_v 〈◊〉_d buyer_n to_o pay_v the_o treble_a value_n thereof_o to_o hiâ—_n from_o who_o they_o be_v steal_v and_o for_o noâ—_n payment_n the_o justice_n may_v grant_v his_o warrant_n the_o constable_n to_o levy_v the_o same_o by_o distress_n 〈◊〉_d sale_n of_o the_o offender_n good_n render_v to_o tâ—â—_n owner_n the_o overplus_n and_o for_o want_v of_o such_o distress_n then_o to_o commit_v the_o party_n to_o the_o gâ—â—_n at_o his_o own_o charge_n there_o to_o remain_v one_o monâ—_n without_o bail_n stat._n ibid._n none_o be_v to_o be_v punish_v by_o this_o statute_n thâ—â—_n have_v be_v punish_v by_o any_o former_a law_n for_o thâ—_n same_o offence_n and_o all_o offender_n within_o thâ—_n statute_n must_v be_v prosecute_v within_o six_o weeâ—â—_n after_o the_o offence_n commit_v highway_n see_v the_o office_n of_o surveyor_n of_o highway_n and_o bridge_n chap._n xviii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o stoned-horse_n none_o ought_v to_o put_v to_o feed_v upon_o forest_n or_o commons_o except_o they_o be_v commons_o where_o mare_n be_v not_o usual_o keep_v any_o stoned-horse_n be_v above_o two_o year_n old_a and_o not_o fifteen_o hand_n high_a from_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o hoof_n to_o the_o upper_a part_n of_o the_o wither_v every_o hand_n contain_v four_o inch_n standard_n measure_n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v the_o same_o horse_n 32_o h._n 8._o c._n 13._o if_o any_o stoned-horse_n of_o lesser_a stature_n be_v put_v to_o feed_v in_o any_o such_o common_a unless_o it_o be_v in_o fen-ground_n of_o the_o isle_n of_o ely_n and_o of_o the_o county_n of_o cambridge_n huntingdon_n northampton_n lincoln_n norfolk_n or_o suffolk_n where_o they_o need_v be_v but_o thirteen_o hand_n high_a any_o man_n may_v seize_v they_o to_o his_o own_o use_n so_o that_o first_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o keeper_n of_o the_o ground_n or_o constable_n bailiff_n headborough_n or_o other_o such_o officer_n of_o the_o parish_n adjoin_v such_o horse_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o next_o pound_n and_o there_o by_o such_o officer_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o three_o other_o sufficient_a man_n he_o be_v measure_v and_o find_v low_a than_o the_o statute_n 32_o h._n 8._o c._n 13._o 8_o eliz._n c._n 8._o wingates_n abr._n stat._n tit._n horse_n those_o that_o refuse_v to_o measure_n or_o to_o be_v present_a at_o measure_v do_v foreit_n 40_o s._n a_o piece_n for_o every_o such_o default_n to_o be_v divide_v between_o the_o king_n and_o prosecutor_n but_o note_n that_o a_o horse_n that_o make_v a_o escape_n into_o such_o common_a shall_v not_o be_v question_v so_o that_o he_o stay_v not_o above_o four_o day_n after_o notice_n thereof_o at_o the_o owner_n house_n or_o in_o hâ—â—_n parish_n church_n 32_o h._n 8._o c._n 13._o forest_n and_o common_a ground_n must_v be_v driveâ—_n yearly_a at_o michaelmas_n or_o within_o fifteen_o day_n after_o by_o the_o keeper_n constable_n or_o other_o officeâ—_n abovesaid_a on_o pain_n of_o forty_o shilling_n and_o thâ—_n have_v power_n
to_o drive_v they_o at_o any_o other_o time_n 〈◊〉_d the_o year_n at_o their_o pleasure_n and_o such_o likewise_o have_v the_o owner_n of_o the_o ground_n and_o if_o upâ—â—_n the_o drift_n any_o unlucky_a tits_fw-fr shall_v be_v find_v theâ—_n may_v be_v kill_v 32_o h._n 8._o c_o 13._o wingates_n abr._n stâ—â—_n tit._n horse_n note_v that_o this_o act_n of_o the_o 32_o h._n 8._o c._n 13._o not_o to_o extend_v to_o the_o county_n of_o cornwall_n 21_o jâ—â—_n c._n 28._o chap._n xix_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o hue_n and_o cry_n the_o constable_n or_o tythingman_n of_o everâ—_n town_n parish_n or_o village_n to_o who_o hâ—â—_n and_o cry_n shall_v come_v aught_o to_o search_v in_o 〈◊〉_d suspect_v house_n and_o place_n within_o their_o liberty_n and_o as_o well_o the_o officer_n as_o all_o other_o person_n which_o shall_v pursue_v the_o hue_n and_o cry_n may_v take_v and_o stay_v all_o such_o person_n as_o in_o their_o search_n and_o pursuit_n they_o shall_v find_v to_o be_v suspicious_a and_o shall_v carry_v they_o before_o some_o justice_n of_o the_o county_n where_o they_o be_v take_v to_o be_v examine_v where_o they_o be_v at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o felony_n commit_v and_o if_o any_o default_n be_v in_o the_o officer_n they_o may_v be_v fine_v by_o the_o justice_n for_o their_o neglect_n dalt_n j.p._n c_o 28._o fol._n 75._o where_o a_o hundred_o be_v sue_v for_o a_o robbery_n and_o damage_n be_v recover_v against_o one_o or_o some_o â—â—w_a inhabitant_n of_o the_o hundred_o and_o the_o rest_n â—efuse_v to_o contribute_v thereunto_o in_o such_o case_n too_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n one_o of_o the_o quorum_fw-la â—welling_v within_o or_o near_o the_o hundred_o may_v for_o the_o levy_n thereof_o set_v a_o tax_n upon_o every_o parish_n within_o that_o hundred_o according_a to_o which_o the_o constable_n or_o tythingman_n of_o every_o parish_n must_v â—â—ax_v the_o particular_a inhabitant_n within_o their_o liberty_n and_o then_o levy_v the_o money_n upon_o such_o â—s_n refuse_n by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o their_o good_n restore_v the_o overplus_n if_o any_o be_v and_o after_o the_o â—ony_n be_v gather_v they_o be_v to_o restore_v the_o same_o â—o_o the_o justice_n or_o some_o of_o they_o that_o make_v the_o â—â—ate_n within_o ten_o day_n 27_o eliz._n c._n 13._o dalt_n j.p._n â—_o 48._o fol._n 132._o that_o hundred_o where_o fresh_a suit_n shall_v cease_v shall_v answer_v half_o the_o damage_n to_o the_o hundred_o where_o the_o felony_n be_v commit_v to_o â—e_v recover_v in_o any_o court_n at_o westminster_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o clerk_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o county_n where_o the_o felony_n be_v commit_v in_o which_o case_n the_o death_n or_o change_n of_o the_o clerk_n of_o the_o peace_n shall_v not_o abate_v the_o suit_n and_o this_o recovery_n be_v to_o be_v tax_v and_o levy_v as_o the_o former_a 27_o eliz._n c._n 13._o where_o any_o one_o of_o the_o robber_n be_v apprehend_v or_o where_o the_o action_n be_v prosecute_v within_o one_o year_n after_o the_o robbery_n commit_v the_o hundred_o be_v not_o chargeable_a for_o the_o robbery_n observe_v likewise_o that_o the_o hue_n and_o cry_n shall_v not_o be_v judge_v legal_a unless_o the_o pursuit_n be_v both_o by_o horse_n and_o foot_n bract._n lib._n 3._o fol._n 121._o dalt_n j.p._n f._n 133._o he_o that_o go_v not_o at_o the_o command_n of_o thâ—_n sheriff_n or_o constable_n at_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o county_n that_o be_v upon_o hue_n and_o cry_n to_o arrest_v felonâ—_n after_o attainder_n shall_v be_v grievous_o fine_v aâ—_n imprison_v westm_n 1._o c._n 9_o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z fâ—â—_n 172._o chap._n xx._n the_o constable_n office_n about_o labourer_n etc._n etc._n the_o constable_n in_o the_o time_n of_o hay_n anâ—_n corn_n harvest_n upon_o request_n to_o he_o make_v by_o any_o man_n that_o want_v labourer_n to_o geâ—_n in_o his_o harvest_n to_o prevent_v loss_n thereof_o may_v cause_v all_o such_o artificer_n as_o he_o shall_v see_v meeâ—_n to_o labour_n to_o serve_v by_o the_o day_n for_o mow_v reap_v or_o otherwise_o for_o the_o get_n in_o oâ—_n corn_n or_o hay_n abroad_o according_a as_o they_o seeâ—_n fit_a and_o able_a to_o perform_v and_o if_o such_o person_n shall_v refuse_v to_o work_v after_o they_o be_v request_v thereunto_o the_o constable_n may_v set_v then_o in_o the_o stock_n by_o the_o space_n of_o two_o day_n and_o one_o night_n and_o if_o the_o constable_n neglect_v to_o perform_v his_o office_n herein_o he_o forfeit_v forty_o shilling_n 5_o eliz._n c._n 14._o no_o person_n retain_v in_o husbandry_n or_o in_o any_o art_n appoint_v by_o that_o statute_n shall_v depart_v after_o the_o time_n of_o such_o retainer_n expire_v out_o of_o the_o city_n town_n or_o parish_n where_o he_o last_o serve_v to_o serve_v in_o another_o without_o a_o testimonial_a viz._n in_o a_o town_n corporate_a under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o magistrate_n and_o two_o householder_n there_o and_o in_o the_o country_n under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n and_o two_o householder_n of_o the_o town_n or_o â—â—rish_v where_o he_o last_o serve_v which_o testimonial_a be_v to_o be_v register_v by_o the_o minister_n for_o which_o he_o be_v to_o have_v two_o penny_n and_o then_o to_o 〈◊〉_d deliver_v to_o the_o party_n 5_o eliz_n c._n 4._o the_o form_n of_o a_o testimonial_a for_o a_o servant_n memorandum_n that_o j._n s._n servant_n to_o j._n d._n of_o bramsil_n in_o the_o county_n of_o southampton_n â—oman_n be_v license_v to_o depart_v from_o his_o say_a maâ—â—r_n and_o be_v at_o liberty_n to_o serve_v elsewhere_o according_a to_o the_o statute_n in_o that_o case_n make_v and_o provide_v in_o witness_v whereof_o we_o have_v hereunto_o 〈◊〉_d our_o hand_n and_o seal_n this_o 25_o day_n of_o august_n in_o the_o 22th_o year_n of_o the_o reign_n of_o our_o gracious_a sovereign_a lord_n king_n charles_n the_o second_o 670._o ri._n turner_n constable_n of_o bramsil_n r._n c._n &_o j._n d._n householder_n there_o if_o it_o be_v one_o that_o live_v with_o a_o woman_n then_o â—â—y_o be_v license_a to_o depart_v from_o his_o mistress_n or_o â—ame_n as_o she_o be_v if_o the_o master_n be_v not_o a_o â—â—oman_n or_o husbandman_n but_o a_o handycraftsâ—an_n as_o tailor_n smith_n etc._n etc._n then_o name_v he_o 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o testimonial_a the_o master_n that_o retain_v a_o servant_n without_o â—â—ch_a a_o testimonial_a forfeit_v 5_o l._n be_v thereof_o convict_v by_o indictment_n take_v in_o the_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o every_o servant_n which_o show_v not_o such_o a_o testimonial_a to_o the_o chief_a officer_n 〈◊〉_d a_o corporation_n or_o to_o the_o constable_n or_o other_o officer_n minister_n or_o churchwarden_n of_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v to_o dwell_v may_v be_v imprison_v until_o he_o procure_v one_o and_o if_o he_o produce_v not_o one_o within_o one_o and_o twenty_o day_n next_o after_o the_o first_o dayof_n 〈◊〉_d imprisonment_n or_o if_o he_o shall_v show_v a_o false_a or_o sergeant_a one_o than_o he_o be_v to_o be_v whip_v and_o use_v â—s_a vagabond_n 5_o eliz._n c._n 4._o dalt_n j.p._n c._n 31._o f._n 63._o this_o statute_n as_o to_o this_o particular_a of_o tesâ—â—monials_n be_v now_o grow_v in_o a_o manner_n quite_o oâ—t_v so_o seldom_o use_v that_o it_o be_v scarce_o know_v although_o the_o penalty_n in_o the_o same_o be_v strict_a 〈◊〉_d severe_a yet_o it_o be_v of_o good_a use_n and_o so_o be_v great_a many_o penal_a statute_n more_o very_a benefit_n to_o the_o commonwealth_n if_o they_o be_v due_o 〈◊〉_d in_o execution_n especial_o those_o enact_v to_o punâ—â—â—_n the_o daily_a offence_n of_o brewer_n baker_n aâ—â—_n house_n all_o such_o as_o use_v false_a weight_n or_o measure_n miller_n forestaller_n engrosser_n regrator_n 〈◊〉_d multis_fw-la aliis_fw-la etc._n etc._n these_o be_v the_o caterpillar_n 〈◊〉_d the_o kingdom_n chap._n xxi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o malt-making_a the_o constable_n and_o bailiff_n of_o any_o towâ—_n ought_v from_o time_n to_o time_n to_o view_v aâ—â—_n search_v all_o such_o malt_n as_o shall_v be_v make_v or_o putâ—_n sale_n within_o any_o of_o their_o liberty_n and_o if_o theâ—_n find_v any_o be_v evil_n make_v or_o mingle_v with_o 〈◊〉_d malt_n than_o the_o constable_n or_o bailiff_n with_o adviâ—â—_n of_o one_o justice_n of_o peace_n may_v sell_v the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d such_o person_n at_o such_o a_o rate_n as_o the_o justice_n thiâ—â—_n fit_v 2_o e._n 6._o c._n 10._o 21_o jac._n c._n 28._o 3_o car._n â—_o c._n 4._o stat._n 2_o e._n 6._o c._n 10._o there_o be_v three_o sort_n 〈◊〉_d evil_a and_o deceitful_a malt_n viz._n 1._o where_o barley_n and_o malt_n have_v not_o in_o the_o â—aking_n thereof_o in_o the_o what_fw-mi floor_n steep_v â—nd_v dry_n thereof_o three_o week_n at_o the_o
fee_n on_o pain_n of_o forty_o shilling_n wingates_n stat._n tit._n crown_n 3_o jac._n ch_z 4._o if_o the_o minister_n petty_a constable_n and_o churchwarden_n of_o any_o parish_n or_o any_o two_o of_o they_o shall_v complain_v to_o any_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o any_o person_n just_o suspect_v for_o recusancy_n than_o any_o such_o justice_n may_v tender_v the_o oath_n of_o allegiance_n to_o the_o person_n so_o suspect_v and_o if_o he_o refuse_v to_o take_v it_o and_o be_v of_o the_o age_n of_o eighteen_o year_n or_o above_o than_o the_o justice_n may_v commit_v the_o party_n to_o the_o goal_n there_o to_o remain_v until_o the_o next_o assize_n or_o session_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o if_o then_o the_o party_n refuse_v again_o he_o incur_v a_o praemunire_n but_o if_o it_o he_o a_o woman_n covert_n she_o shall_v only_o be_v imprison_v there_o to_o remain_v without_o bail_n till_o she_o take_v the_o say_a oath_n wingates_n stat._n tit._n crown_n dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 45._o fol._n 108._o 7_o jac._n c._n 6._o 1_o w._n and_o m._n no_o papist_n or_o repute_a papist_n refuse_v to_o make_v and_o suscribe_v the_o declaration_n enjoin_v by_o 30_o car._n 2._o and_o the_o oath_n enjoin_v in_o a_o act_n for_o remove_v and_o prevent_v all_o question_n etc._n etc._n about_o the_o assemble_v and_o sit_v of_o this_o present_a parliament_n shall_v at_o any_o time_n after_o the_o 15_o day_n of_o may_n 1689._o have_v or_o keep_v in_o his_o own_o possession_n or_o in_o the_o possession_n of_o any_o other_o to_o his_o use_n or_o at_o his_o disposition_n any_o horse_n or_o horse_n above_o the_o value_n of_o five_o pound_n to_o be_v sell_v and_o that_o two_o or_o more_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n by_o warrant_n under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n may_v and_o shall_v authorize_v any_o person_n or_o person_n with_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o constable_n or_o his_o deputy_n or_o the_o tythingman_n or_o headborough_n who_o be_v require_v to_o be_v aid_v and_o assist_v to_o search_v for_o and_o seize_v for_o the_o usâ—_n of_o their_o majesty_n and_o their_o successor_n all_o such_o horse_n chap._n xxx_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o distrain_v for_o rent_n by_o 2_o w_n and_o m_n it_o be_v enact_v that_o from_o and_o after_o the_o first_o day_n of_o june_n 1690._o where_o any_o good_n or_o chattel_n shall_v be_v distrain_v for_o any_o rent_n reserve_v and_o due_a upon_o any_o demise_n â—ease_v or_o contract_n whatsoever_o and_o the_o tenant_n or_o owner_n of_o the_o good_n so_o distrain_v shall_v not_o within_o five_o day_n next_o after_o such_o distress_n take_v and_o notice_n thereof_o with_o the_o cause_n of_o such_o take_a leave_v at_o the_o chief_a mansion_n house_n or_o other_o most_o notorious_a place_n on_o the_o premise_n charge_v with_o the_o rent_n distrain_v for_o replevy_v the_o same_o with_o sufficient_a security_n to_o be_v give_v to_o the_o sheriff_n according_a to_o law_n that_o then_o in_o such_o case_n after_o such_o distress_n and_o notice_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o expiration_n of_o the_o say_v five_o day_n the_o person_n so_o distrain_v shall_v and_o may_v with_o the_o sheriff_n or_o under_o sheriff_n of_o the_o county_n or_o with_o the_o constable_n of_o the_o hundred_o parish_n or_o place_n where_o such_o distress_n shall_v be_v take_v who_o be_v hereby_o require_v to_o be_v alding_a and_o assist_v therein_o cause_v the_o good_n and_o chattel_n so_o distrain_v to_o be_v appraise_v by_o two_o swear_a appraiser_n who_o such_o sheriff_n under_o sheriff_n or_o constable_n be_v hereby_o impower_v to_o swear_v to_o appraise_v the_o same_o true_o according_a to_o the_o best_a of_o their_o understanding_n and_o after_o such_o appraisement_n shall_v and_o may_v lawful_o sell_v the_o good_n and_o chattel_n so_o distrain_v for_o the_o best_a price_n can_v be_v get_v for_o the_o same_o towards_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o rent_n for_o which_o the_o say_a good_n and_o chattel_n shall_v be_v distrain_v and_o of_o the_o charge_n of_o such_o distress_n appraisement_n and_o sale_n leave_v the_o overplus_n if_o any_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o sheriff_n under_o sheriff_n or_o constable_n for_o the_o owner_n use_v and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v lawful_a for_o any_o person_n or_o person_n have_v rent_n arrear_n and_o due_a upon_o any_o such_o demise_n lease_n or_o contract_n as_o aforesaid_a to_o seize_v and_o secure_v any_o sheaf_n or_o cock_n of_o corn_n or_o corn_n loose_a or_o in_o the_o straw_n or_o hay_n lie_v or_o be_v in_o any_o barn_n or_o granary_n or_o upon_o any_o hovel_n stack_n or_o rick_n or_o otherwise_o upon_o any_o part_n of_o the_o land_n or_o pound_n charge_v with_o such_o rent_n and_o to_o lock_v up_o or_o detain_v the_o same_o in_o the_o place_n where_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v find_v for_o or_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o distress_n until_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v replevied_a upon_o such_o security_n to_o be_v give_v as_o aforesaid_a and_o in_o default_n of_o replevy_v the_o same_o as_o aforesaid_a within_o the_o time_n aforesaid_a to_o sell_v the_o same_o after_o such_o appraisement_n thereof_o to_o be_v make_v so_o as_o nevertheless_o such_o corn_n grain_n or_o hay_n so_o distrain_v as_o aforesaid_a be_v not_o remove_v by_o the_o person_n or_o person_n distrain_v to_o the_o damage_n of_o the_o owner_n thereof_o out_o of_o the_o place_n where_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v find_v and_o seize_v but_o be_v keep_v there_o as_o impound_v until_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v replevied_a or_o sell_v in_o default_n of_o replevy_v the_o same_o within_o the_o time_n aforesaid_a and_o that_o upon_o any_o poundbreach_n or_o rescous_a of_o good_n or_o chattel_n distrain_v for_o rent_n the_o person_n or_o person_n grieve_v thereby_o shall_v in_o a_o special_a action_n upon_o the_o case_n for_o the_o wroâ—â—_n thereby_o sustain_v recover_v his_o and_o their_o treble_a damage_n and_o cost_v of_o suit_n against_o the_o offender_n or_o offender_n in_o any_o such_o rescous_a or_o poundbreach_n any_o or_o either_o of_o they_o or_o against_o thâ—_n owner_n of_o the_o good_n distrain_v in_o case_n thâ—_n same_o be_v afterward_o find_v to_o have_v come_v to_o hâ—â—_n use_v or_o possession_n and_o it_o be_v provide_v that_o in_o case_n any_o such_o distress_n and_o sale_n as_o aforesaid_a shall_v be_v madâ—_n by_o virtue_n or_o colour_n of_o this_o present_a act_n fâ—â—_n rent_n pretend_a to_o be_v arrear_n and_o due_a wherâ—_n in_o truth_n no_o rent_n be_v arrear_n or_o due_a to_o the_o person_n or_o person_n distrain_v or_o to_o he_o or_o theâ—â—_n in_o who_o name_n or_o name_n or_o right_o such_o distress_n shall_v be_v take_v as_o aforesaid_a that_o then_o thâ—_n owner_n of_o such_o good_n or_o chattel_n distraineâ—_n and_o sell_v as_o aforesaid_a his_o executor_n or_o administrator_n shall_v and_o may_v by_o action_n of_o trespass_n or_o upon_o the_o case_n to_o be_v bring_v against_o the_o person_n or_o person_n so_o distrain_v any_o or_o either_o of_o they_o his_o or_o their_o executor_n or_o administrator_n recover_v double_a the_o value_n of_o the_o good_n or_o chattel_n so_o distrain_v and_o sell_v together_o with_o full_a cost_v of_o suit_n chap._n xxxi_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o riot_n and_o rout_n sheriff_n constable_n and_o all_o other_o the_o king_n officer_n shall_v suppress_v rioter_n and_o imprison_v they_o and_o all_o other_o offender_n against_o the_o peace_n 27_o r._n 2._o c._n 8._o where_o three_o person_n or_o more_o shall_v come_v and_o assemble_v themselves_o together_o to_o the_o intent_n to_o do_v any_o unlawful_a act_n with_o force_n or_o violence_n against_o the_o person_n of_o another_o his_o possession_n or_o good_n as_o to_o kill_v beat_z or_o otherwise_o to_o hurt_v or_o to_o imprison_v a_o man_n to_o pull_v down_o a_o house_n wall_z pale_n hedge_n or_o ditch_n wrongful_o to_o enter_v upon_o or_o into_o another_o man_n possession_n house_n or_o land_n etc._n etc._n or_o wrongful_o to_o cut_v or_o take_v away_o corn_n grass_n wood_n or_o other_o good_n or_o to_o hunt_v unlawful_o in_o any_o park_n or_o warren_n or_o to_o do_v any_o other_o unlawful_a act_n with_o force_n or_o violence_n against_o the_o peace_n or_o to_o the_o manifest_a terror_n of_o the_o people_n if_o they_o only_o meet_v to_o such_o a_o purpose_n or_o intent_n although_o they_o shall_v after_o depart_v of_o their_o own_o accord_n without_o act_v any_o thing_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o unlawful_a assembly_n because_o of_o their_o intention_n at_o first_o bro._n tit._n riot_n 4_o 5._o co._n 2_o part_v institutes_n fol._n 176._o dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 85._o fol._n 217._o and_o if_o after_o such_o meeting_n they_o shall_v ride_v move_v or_o go_v forward_o towards_o the_o execution_n of_o such_o act_n whether_o they_o put_v their_o intend_a purpose_n in_o execution_n or_o not_o this_o
be_v a_o rout._n and_o if_o they_o do_v act_v any_o such_o thing_n indeed_o than_o it_o be_v a_o riot_n chap._n xxxii_o the_o constable_n office_n about_o rogue_n and_o vagabond_n the_o constable_n tythingman_n or_o headborough_n assist_v by_o the_o minister_n and_o one_o other_o of_o the_o parish_n be_v to_o see_v or_o do_v it_o himself_o rogue_n and_o vagabond_n which_o shall_v be_v take_v beg_v strip_v naked_a from_o the_o middle_a upward_o and_o open_o whip_v till_o their_o body_n be_v bloody_a and_o then_o forthwith_o to_o be_v send_v away_o from_o parish_n to_o parish_n or_o tything_n to_o tything_n the_o next_o straight_a way_n to_o the_o place_n of_o their_o birth_n and_o if_o that_o can_v be_v know_v then_o to_o the_o plaâ—e_n where_o they_o last_o dwell_v by_o the_o space_n of_o one_o whole_a year_n before_o such_o punishment_n and_o if_o that_o can_v be_v know_v then_o to_o the_o town_n through_o which_o they_o last_o pass_v unpunished_a and_o when_o they_o come_v there_o if_o it_o can_v be_v discover_v where_o they_o be_v bear_v or_o last_o dwell_v as_o aforesaid_a then_o be_v they_o by_o that_o constable_n to_o be_v convey_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n or_o common_a goal_n of_o that_o county_n to_o be_v employ_v in_o work_n or_o place_v in_o some_o service_n and_o so_o to_o continue_v by_o the_o space_n of_o one_o year_n or_o in_o case_n they_o be_v not_o able_a in_o body_n that_o town_n be_v to_o keep_v they_o till_o they_o may_v be_v place_v in_o some_o almshouse_n within_o the_o same_o county_n 39_o eliz._n c._n 4._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n vagabond_n resolu_fw-la judge_n sect_n 717._o bolst_n 2_o part_n rep._n fol._n 258._o after_o such_o punishment_n the_o vagabond_n be_v to_o have_v a_o testimonial_a under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o constable_n tythingman_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o place_n testify_v the_o day_n and_o the_o place_n of_o his_o punishment_n the_o place_n to_o which_o he_o be_v to_o be_v convey_v and_o the_o time_n limit_v for_o his_o passage_n â—hither_o which_o time_n if_o by_o his_o own_o default_n he_o excee_v he_o shall_v incur_v the_o like_a punishment_n â—rom_o time_n to_o time_n till_o he_o arrive_v at_o the_o place_n â—â—mited_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o testimonial_a be_v â—o_o be_v enter_v by_o the_o minister_n in_o a_o register_n book_n which_o he_o be_v to_o keep_v for_o that_o purpose_n on_o pain_n of_o 5_o s._n dalt_n f._n 129._o the_o form_n of_o a_o testimonial_a for_o convey_v a_o rogue_n or_o vagabond_n w._n w._n a_o sturdy_a vagrant_a beggar_n age_v about_o forty_o year_n tall_a of_o stature_n red_a haired_a and_o long_o lean_v visage_v and_o squint-eyed_a be_v this_o 24_o day_n of_o a._n in_o the_o 22th_o year_n of_o the_o reign_n of_o our_o gracious_a sovereign_a lord_n king_n charles_n the_o second_o etc._n etc._n open_o whip_v at_o t._n in_o the_o county_n of_o g._n according_a to_o the_o law_n for_o a_o wander_a rogue_n and_o be_v assign_v to_o pass_v forthwith_o from_o parish_n to_o parish_n by_o the_o officer_n thereof_o the_o next_o straight_a way_n to_o w._n in_o the_o county_n of_o b._n where_o he_o confess_v he_o be_v bear_v and_o he_o be_v limit_v to_o be_v at_o w._n aforesaid_a within_o twelve_o day_n now_o next_o ensue_v at_o his_o peril_n give_v under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n of_o c.w._n minister_n of_o t._n aforesaid_a and_o of_o j.g._n constable_n there_o the_o day_n and_o year_n aforesaid_a a_o justice_n of_o peace_n alone_o may_v under_o his_o hand_n and_o seal_n make_v such_o testimonial_a lambert_n 206._o if_o any_o constable_n tythingman_n or_o headborough_n be_v find_v negligent_a in_o the_o due_a execution_n of_o the_o act_n of_o the_o 39th_o of_o eliz._n aforesaid_a he_o forfeit_v ten_o shilling_n for_o every_o default_n and_o such_o person_n as_o shall_v hinder_v the_o execution_n of_o tâ—â—_n law_n upon_o rogue_n forfeit_v five_o pound_n and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v bind_v to_o the_o good_a behaviour_n and_o iâ—_n constable_n refuse_v to_o receive_v a_o rogue_n and_o to_o convey_v he_o or_o she_o to_o the_o next_o constable_n or_o if_o 〈◊〉_d do_v receive_v he_o and_o not_o convey_v he_o to_o the_o neâ—â—_n constable_n he_o forfeit_v five_o pound_n and_o may_v 〈◊〉_d bind_v to_o the_o good_a behaviour_n 39_o eliz._n c._n dalâ—on_n c._n 47._o fol._n 128._o resolu_fw-la judge_n sect_n 1â—_n 14._o every_o person_n shall_v apprehend_v or_o cause_n 〈◊〉_d be_v apprehend_v such_o rogue_n as_o he_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d or_o know_v to_o resort_v to_o his_o house_n to_o beg_v or_o receive_v any_o alm_n and_o he_o or_o they_o shall_v carâ—â—_n or_o cause_n to_o be_v carry_v to_o the_o next_o constable_n 〈◊〉_d else_o shall_v forfeit_v for_o every_o such_o default_n 〈◊〉_d shilling_n and_o the_o constable_n be_v to_o whip_v and_o convey_v such_o rogue_n as_o before_o be_v direct_v on_o pâ—â—â—_n of_o twenty_o shilling_n 1_o jac._n c._n 7._o dalt_n c._n 47._o fâ—â—_n 128._o resolu_fw-la judge_n sect_n 13_o 14._o two_o justice_n of_o peace_n one_o of_o the_o quoâ—â—â—_n by_o warrant_n under_o their_o hand_n and_o seal_n mâ—â—_n cause_n to_o be_v levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o thâ—_n offender_n good_n all_o the_o fine_n and_o forfeiture_n aforesaid_a after_o conviction_n of_o the_o party_n which_o must_v be_v either_o by_o confession_n of_o the_o party_n 〈◊〉_d proof_n of_o two_o witness_n before_o the_o say_a justice_n 39_o eliz._n c._n 4._o dalt_n c._n 47._o fol._n 149._o 1_o jâ—â—_n c._n 7._o constable_n or_o tythingman_n neglect_v tâ—â—_n search_v for_o rogue_n upon_o the_o justice_n warrant_n or_o to_o appear_v at_o their_o meeting_n to_o give_v a_o account_n what_o rogue_n have_v be_v punish_v or_o send_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n or_o if_o they_o neglect_v to_o convey_v such_o to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n as_o by_o warrant_n be_v to_o be_v send_v thither_o they_o be_v liable_a to_o such_o fine_a as_o the_o justice_n please_v not_o exceed_v forty_o shilling_n 7_o jac._n c._n 4._o any_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v reward_v any_o person_n or_o person_n who_o shall_v apprehend_v and_o bring_v before_o he_o any_o rogue_n vagabond_n or_o sturdy_a beggar_n by_o grant_v to_o such_o person_n a_o warrant_n under_o his_o hand_n and_o seal_n to_o the_o constable_n or_o tythingman_n of_o the_o place_n through_o which_o the_o rogue_n do_v pass_v unapprehend_v order_v the_o say_a constable_n etc._n etc._n to_o give_v such_o person_n two_o shilling_n for_o every_o rogue_n so_o take_v and_o if_o the_o constable_n etc._n etc._n refuse_v to_o pay_v it_o the_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n may_v proceed_v against_o such_o officer_n according_a to_o the_o stat._n 1_o jac._n 7._o and_o compel_v he_o to_o pay_v his_o forfeiture_n by_o the_o say_a statute_n and_o to_o allow_v the_o say_v two_o shilling_n out_o of_o the_o say_a forfeiture_n to_o such_o person_n with_o such_o further_a allowance_n for_o loss_n of_o time_n as_o the_o justice_n shall_v think_v fit_a 1_o jac._n 7._o 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o if_o any_o person_n shall_v apprehend_v any_o rogue_n at_o the_o confine_n of_o any_o county_n which_o pass_v through_o any_o parish_n of_o another_o county_n unapprehend_v than_o the_o person_n so_o apprehend_v such_o rogue_n must_v carry_v he_o to_o some_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o county_n through_o which_o he_o pass_v unapprehend_v who_o upon_o a_o certificate_n under_o the_o hand_n of_o some_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o county_n where_o such_o rogue_n be_v apprehend_v be_v to_o grant_v his_o warrant_n to_o the_o constable_n etc._n etc._n to_o pay_v two_o shilling_n as_o aforesaid_a which_o if_o he_o refuse_v or_o neglect_v than_o the_o justice_n be_v to_o proceed_v against_o the_o constable_n etc._n etc._n and_o cause_v he_o to_o pay_v ten_o shilling_n to_o the_o party_n or_o so_o much_o thereof_o for_o loss_n of_o time_n as_o the_o justice_n shall_v think_v fit_a 14_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o and_o also_o that_o whereas_o constable_n tythingman_n etc._n etc._n be_v at_o great_a charge_n in_o relieve_v carry_v with_o pass_n and_o convey_v rogue_n etc._n etc._n all_o constable_n tythingman_n etc._n etc._n so_o out_o of_o purse_n with_o the_o churchwarden_n as_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o other_o inhabitanâ—â—_n of_o the_o parish_n may_v make_v a_o rate_n and_o tax_v 〈◊〉_d the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o parish_n which_o aâ—â—_n chargeable_a by_o the_o 43_o of_o eliz._n which_o rate_v moâ—â—_n be_v confirm_v under_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_n oâ—_n two_o justice_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o if_o any_o person_n refuse_v to_o pay_v his_o rate_n than_o the_o constable_n 〈◊〉_d warrant_n from_o two_o justice_n of_o peace_n may_v jeâ—â—_n the_o same_o upon_o the_o good_n of_o the_o party_n refuse_v render_v they_o the_o overplus_n if_o
peace_n be_v no_o judge_n if_o the_o officâ—â—_n shall_v serve_v such_o a_o warrant_n here_o he_o be_v punishable_a for_o the_o officer_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o obey_v he_o who_o be_v not_o judge_n of_o the_o cause_n no_o more_o thaâ—_n a_o mere_a stranger_n for_o the_o officer_n be_v bind_v 〈◊〉_d take_v notice_n of_o the_o authority_n and_o jurisdiction_n 〈◊〉_d the_o judge_n 14_o h._n 8.16_o br._n faux_n impris_n 8._o co._n 10_o 26._o cromp._n 74._o but_o if_o any_o justice_n send_v his_o warrant_n to_o a_o constable_n or_o any_o other_o officer_n to_o bring_v he_o to_o answer_v all_o such_o matter_n as_o shall_v be_v object_v against_o he_o and_o do_v not_o specify_v the_o cause_n in_o his_o warrant_n wherefore_o he_o issue_v forth_o the_o same_o this_o warrant_n be_v unlawful_a and_o the_o officer_n be_v liable_a to_o a_o action_n of_o false_a imprisonment_n if_o he_o execute_v it_o so_o if_o a_o justice_n of_o peace_n send_v a_o warrant_n to_o take_v one_o for_o cozenage_n to_o take_v and_o bring_v to_o a_o justice_n or_o to_o goal_n one_o that_o another_o do_v suspect_v for_o felony_n where_o the_o matter_n be_v small_a or_o the_o suspicion_n slight_a or_o to_o license_v a_o petty_a chapman_n to_o sell_v from_o house_n to_o house_n to_o send_v a_o poor_a body_n to_o a_o place_n otherwise_o than_o the_o law_n direct_v such_o kind_n of_o warrant_n be_v not_o warrantable_a all_o warrant_v not_o specify_v the_o cause_n be_v utter_o against_o law_n cook_n inst._n part_n 4._o tit._n de_fw-fr frangent_fw-la prison_n except_o for_o treason_n or_o warrant_v from_o the_o council_n secretaries_z of_o state_n or_o lord_n chief_a justice_n these_o need_v not_o set_v forth_o the_o cause_n for_o reason_n of_o state_n if_o any_o man_n shall_v contemn_v or_o abuse_v the_o justice_n of_o peace_n his_o warrant_n as_o by_o cast_v it_o into_o the_o dirt_n or_o tread_v it_o under_o his_o foot_n etc._n etc._n such_o offender_n may_v be_v bind_v to_o his_o good_a behaviour_n for_o it_o and_o be_v indict_v and_o fine_v it_o be_v a_o contempt_n against_o the_o king_n process_n cromp._n 144._o the_o churchwarden_n office_n chap._n i._n the_o antiquity_n of_o the_o churchwarden_n office_n and_o how_o they_o be_v to_o be_v choose_v the_o antiquity_n of_o the_o office_n of_o a_o churchwarden_n when_o they_o first_o receive_v that_o title_n be_v very_o uncertain_a but_o some_o be_v of_o opinion_n that_o it_o be_v about_o eighty_o seven_o year_n after_o britain_n have_v receive_v the_o christian_a faith_n which_o most_o historian_n do_v agree_v be_v plant_v here_o in_o the_o reign_n of_o king_n lucius_n in_o the_o year_n of_o christ_n clxxx_o who_o be_v hitherto_o still_v the_o first_o christian_a king_n of_o this_o isle_n and_o that_o dionysius_n in_o the_o year_n cclxvii_o do_v divide_v both_o in_o rome_n and_o other_o place_n to_o bishop_n their_o diocese_n and_o parish_n church_n and_o churchyard_n to_o priest_n vicar_n and_o curate_n whether_o at_o that_o time_n or_o how_o long_o after_o churchwarden_n be_v institute_v be_v not_o certain_o know_v but_o all_o author_n do_v agree_v that_o they_o be_v very_o ancient_a officer_n that_o these_o churchwarden_n of_o parish_n be_v at_o the_o common_a law_n take_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o a_o corporation_n 12_o h._n 7._o ult_n that_o 〈◊〉_d to_o say_v churchwarden_n at_o the_o common_a law_n be_v person_n enable_v by_o that_o name_n to_o take_v movable_a good_n or_o chattel_n and_o to_o sue_v or_o be_v sue_v at_o the_o law_n concern_v such_o good_n for_o the_o use_n and_o profit_n of_o their_o parish_n and_o they_o be_v to_o take_v care_n see_v to_o and_o preserve_v the_o good_n of_o the_o church_n viz._n the_o church-book_n communion_n cup_n etc._n etc._n and_o other_o decent_a ornament_n and_o furniture_n of_o the_o church_n which_o they_o do_v find_v there_o at_o their_o come_n into_o their_o office_n in_o the_o book_n of_o constitution_n and_o canon_n ecclesiastical_a agree_v upon_o in_o the_o synod_n begâ—â—_n at_o london_n anno_fw-la dom._n 1603._o and_o in_o the_o first_o yeaâ—_n of_o king_n james_n it_o be_v appoint_v that_o churchwarden_n questmen_n sideman_n or_o assistant_n 〈◊〉_d every_o parish_n shall_v be_v choose_v by_o the_o joint_a consent_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o the_o parishioner_n if_o iâ—_n may_v be_v but_o if_o they_o can_v agree_v upon_o such_o a_o choice_n than_o the_o minister_n shall_v choose_v one_o and_o the_o parishioner_n another_o and_o without_o such_o a_o joint_n or_o several_a choice_n none_o shall_v take_v upon_o they_o to_o be_v churchwarden_n neither_o shall_v they_o continue_v any_o long_a than_o one_o year_n in_o that_o ofifice_n except_o they_o be_v choose_v again_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o they_o be_v to_o be_v yearly_o choose_v in_o eastâ—â—_n week_n canon_n 89_o 90._o but_o notwithstanding_o this_o canon_n where_o there_o be_v a_o ancient_a custom_n in_o any_o parish_n for_o the_o choice_n of_o churchwarden_n contrary_a to_o the_o canon_n in_o sucâ—_n case_n the_o custom_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v before_o thâ—_n canon_n as_o shall_v be_v instance_a in_o several_a case_n here_o after_o mention_v if_o the_o parishioner_n of_o a_o parish_n have_v use_v time_n out_o of_o mind_n etc._n etc._n to_o choose_v one_o churchwarden_n and_o the_o parson_n or_o vicar_n another_o and_o afterward_o a_o canon_n be_v make_v that_o the_o vicar_n shall_v elect_v two_o and_o he_o do_v so_o according_o and_o the_o parishioner_n elect_v one_o according_a to_o their_o custom_n and_o the_o ordinary_a disallow_n he_o and_o confirm_v the_o other_o two_o choose_v by_o the_o vicar_n in_o this_o case_n a_o prohibition_n shall_v be_v grant_v the_o parishioner_n case_v of_o rovenden_n in_o kent_n roll_n case_n part_n 2_o f._n 287._o pas_n 5_o jac._n b._n r._n a_o prohibition_n be_v grant_v against_o a_o churchwarden_n choose_v by_o the_o parson_n of_o st._n magnus_n by_o london_n bridge_n by_o force_n of_o a_o canon_n upon_o a_o surmise_n that_o the_o parish_n have_v a_o custom_n to_o choose_v two_o churchwarden_n trin._n 7_o car._n 1._o b.r._n between_o shirley_n and_o brown_n rot._n 1391._o roll_n 2_o part_n fol._n 287._o warner_n case_n b._n r._n pas_n 17_o jac._n the_o like_a be_v grant_v against_o a_o churchwarden_n choose_v by_o the_o parson_n of_o st._n alhallows_n london_n pas_n 5_o jac._n cro._n 2_o part_n rep._n the_o case_n of_o the_o parishioner_n of_o walbrook_n london_n pas_n 15_o car_n 1_o b.r._n the_o like_a against_o a_o churchwarden_n choose_v by_o the_o parson_n of_o st._n thomas_n in_o london_n cro._n 3_o part_n evelyn_n case_n pas_n 4_o car._n 1._o b.r._n rot._n 420._o roll_n case_n 2_o part_n fol._n 287._o the_o like_a grant_v between_o draper_n and_o stone_n for_o abchurch_n in_o london_n a_o attorney_n can_v be_v make_v a_o churchwarden_n but_o if_o he_o be_v put_v in_o and_o refuse_v and_o be_v sue_v in_o the_o spiritual_a court_n he_o may_v have_v a_o prohibition_n wilson_n case_n pas_n 14_o car._n 1._o b._n r._n &_o baker_n case_n trin._n 14._o car._n 1._o b._n r._n roll_n case_n 2_o part_n f._n 272._o chap._n ii_o the_o churchwarden_n office_n about_o profanation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o of_o the_o church_n the_o churchwarden_n be_v diligent_o to_o set_v that_o all_o the_o parishioner_n due_o resort_v to_o their_o parish_n church_n on_o sunday_n and_o holyday_n and_o there_o continue_v the_o whole_a time_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o none_o to_o walk_v or_o stand_v idle_a or_o talk_v in_o the_o church_n church-yard_n or_o church_n porch_n during_o that_o time_n and_o all_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v find_v slack_a or_o negligent_a in_o resort_v to_o the_o church_n have_v no_o great_a or_o urgent_a cause_n of_o absence_n they_o shall_v earnest_o call_v upon_o they_o and_o if_o they_o amend_v not_o after_o due_a admonition_n they_o must_v present_v their_o name_n to_o the_o ordinary_a of_o the_o place_n canon_n 90._o 5_o ed._n 6._o c._n 1._o if_o the_o churchwarden_n find_v any_o person_n absent_a from_o the_o church_n upon_o sunday_n or_o holy_a day_n in_o the_o time_n of_o divine_a service_n preach_v or_o other_o holy_a exercise_n such_o person_n be_v to_o pay_v 12_o d._n to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o this_o extend_v as_o well_o to_o all_o woman_n covert_a as_o to_o other_o person_n or_o the_o churchwarden_n may_v present_v such_o offender_n in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a court_n but_o they_o must_v not_o pay_v 12_o d._n and_o be_v present_v too_o 1_o eliz._n c._n 1._o hob._n rep._n f._n 97._o if_o the_o officer_n find_v any_o tipple_a in_o any_o inn_n or_o alehouse_n in_o the_o time_n of_o divine_a service_n than_o they_o forfeit_v 3_o s._n 4_o d._n more_o for_o tipple_a beside_o the_o 12_o d._n for_o be_v absent_a from_o the_o church_n and_o the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n that_o
party_n die_v of_o the_o plague_n if_o any_o person_n be_v prosecute_v for_o what_o he_o shall_v do_v in_o pursuance_n to_o this_o act_n he_o may_v plead_v the_o general_n issue_n and_o give_v this_o act_n in_o evidence_n and_o upon_o a_o nonsuit_n discontinuance_n or_o verdict_n for_o he_o or_o judgement_n upon_o a_o demurrer_n he_o shall_v have_v treble_a cost_v 30_o car._n 2._o c._n 3._o and_o now_o by_o the_o statute_n of_o 32_o car._n 2._o where_o no_o justice_n of_o peace_n shall_v reside_v or_o be_v to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o parish_n where_o any_o party_n shall_v be_v inter_v such_o oath_n or_o affidavit_n may_v be_v administer_v not_o only_o by_o such_o magistrate_n as_o aforesaid_a but_o by_o any_o parson_n vicar_n or_o curate_n in_o the_o same_o county_n other_o than_o of_o the_o parish_n or_o chapel_n of_o ease_n where_o the_o party_n be_v inter_v and_o they_o be_v to_o attest_v the_o same_o under_o their_o hand_n gratis_o 32_o car._n 2._o c._n 1._o the_o overseer_n duty_n about_o irish_a cattle_n see_v duty_n of_o constable_n ch_z 8._o their_o duty_n in_o suppress_v conventicle_n see_v duty_n of_o constable_n ch_z 9_o note_v that_o the_o overseer_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v to_o receive_v for_o the_o use_n of_o the_o poor_a of_o the_o parish_n where_o the_o offence_n be_v commit_v of_o such_o who_o kill_v or_o take_v in_o the_o nighttime_n any_o coney_n upon_o the_o border_n of_o warren_n or_o other_o ground_n lawful_o use_v for_o keep_v of_o coney_n except_o owner_n etc._n etc._n or_o person_n by_o they_o employ_v and_o of_o such_o who_o use_v snare_n harepipe_n or_o other_o like_a engine_n or_o who_o take_v any_o fish_n by_o any_o net_n angle_n or_o other_o device_n whatsoever_o in_o any_o water_n or_o river_n or_o shall_v be_v assist_v thereunto_o without_o consent_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o owner_n of_o the_o say_a water_n what_o sum_n the_o justice_n of_o peace_n before_o who_o such_o offender_n shall_v be_v convict_v shall_v think_v meet_a not_o exceed_v ten_o shilling_n which_o he_o be_v to_o pay_v over_o and_o above_o recompense_v to_o the_o owner_n and_o in_o default_n of_o payment_n thereof_o he_o that_o take_v or_o kill_v such_o coney_n or_o use_v snare_n etc._n etc._n shall_v be_v commit_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n for_o any_o time_n not_o exceed_v one_o month_n and_o the_o good_n of_o he_o that_o take_v such_o fish_n shall_v be_v liable_a to_o distress_n and_o for_o want_v of_o a_o distress_n he_o shall_v be_v commit_v to_o the_o house_n of_o correction_n for_o any_o time_n not_o exceed_v one_o month_n unless_o he_o enter_v into_o bond_n with_o one_o or_o more_o surety_n to_o the_o party_n injure_v not_o exceed_v ten_o pound_n never_o to_o offend_v in_o like_a manner_n 22_o and_o 23_o car._n 2._o c._n 24._o a_o guide_n for_o surveyor_n of_o highway_n and_o bridge_n chap._n i._n how_o many_o sort_n of_o way_n there_o be_v of_o the_o choice_n of_o these_o officer_n with_o some_o few_o general_n case_n concern_v highway_n there_o be_v three_o kind_n of_o way_n first_o a_o footway_n call_v iter_fw-la quod_fw-la est_fw-la jus_o eundi_fw-la vel_fw-la ambulandi_fw-la hominis_fw-la second_o a_o footway_n and_o a_o horse-way_n call_v actus_fw-la ab_fw-la agendo_fw-la and_o this_o vulgar_o be_v call_v a_o pack_n or_o drift-way_n and_o be_v both_o a_o footway_n and_o horse-way_n three_o a_o cart-way_n etc._n etc._n call_v via_n or_o aditus_fw-la and_o contain_v the_o other_o two_o and_o a_o cart-way_n also_o for_o this_o be_v jus_o eundi_fw-la vehendi_fw-la &_o vehiculum_fw-la &_o jumentum_fw-la ducendi_fw-la and_o this_o be_v twofold_a viz._n via_fw-la regius_fw-la the_o king_n highway_n for_o all_o man_n &_o communis_fw-la strata_fw-la belong_v to_o a_o city_n or_o town_n or_o between_o neighbour_n it_o be_v call_v the_o king_n highway_n for_o that_o the_o king_n at_o all_o time_n have_v therein_o passage_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o people_n and_o may_v punish_v all_o nuisance_n therein_o though_o otherwise_o the_o interest_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n to_o bring_v his_o action_n for_o dig_v therein_o or_o other_o like_a trespass_n there_o do_v dalt_n j.p._n c._n 50._o f._n 101._o and_o see_v roll_n case_n 1_o part_n f._n 392._o 2_o e._n 4._o 9_o 8_o e._n 4._o 9_o 17_o e._n 3._o f._n 43._o bro._n chemine_n 10_o 11._o &_o leet_n 3._o 27_o h._n 6._o f._n 9_o 8_o h._n 7._o f._n 5._o the_o highway_n be_v not_o only_o the_o common_a tract_n where_o cart_n carriage_n and_o people_n have_v go_v but_o if_o the_o way_n be_v foundrous_o that_o people_n can_v pass_v in_o the_o common_a tract_n and_o there_o be_v outlet_n out_o of_o it_o into_o the_o soil_n of_o another_o adjoin_v the_o people_n may_v in_o such_o extremity_n use_v those_o outlet_n upon_o another_o soil_n although_o it_o be_v sow_v with_o corn_n and_o that_o be_v in_o such_o case_n the_o king_n highway_n as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o for_o the_o king_n subject_n must_v have_v a_o convenient_a passage_n as_o be_v resolve_v in_o a_o tryâ—â—_n at_o bar_n against_o sir_n henry_n duâ—comb_n tr._n 10_o car._n roll_n 1_o part_n of_o abridgement_n fol._n 390._o therefore_o where_o a_o way_n go_v through_o a_o man_n land_n and_o the_o owner_n of_o the_o land_n fence_v it_o on_o both_o side_n he_o by_o so_o do_v have_v make_v himself_o liable_a to_o repair_v the_o highway_n and_o keep_v it_o passable_a and_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o he_o to_o keep_v it_o in_o as_o good_a repair_n as_o it_o be_v at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o enclosure_n for_o by_o so_o do_v he_o have_v straighten_a the_o highway_n dalt_n j.p._n c._n 50._o f._n 98._o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n of_o every_o parish_n shall_v yearly_o upon_o tuesday_n or_o wednesday_n in_o easter_n week_n call_v together_o a_o number_n of_o the_o parishioner_n and_o then_o make_v choice_n of_o two_o of_o the_o parish_n to_o be_v surveyor_n of_o the_o highway_n the_o year_n follow_v who_o shall_v forthwith_o take_v that_o office_n upon_o they_o on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v twenty_o shilling_n a_o piece_n 2_o &_o 3._o ph._n &_o mar._n c._n 8._o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n be_v then_o also_o to_o appoint_v six_o day_n betwixt_o that_o and_o the_o four_o and_o twenty_o day_n of_o june_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o the_o high_a way_n and_o to_o give_v public_a notice_n thereof_o in_o the_o church_n the_o next_o sunday_n after_o 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 8._o &_o 5_o el._n c._n 13._o highway_n must_v be_v sufficient_o amend_v at_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o whole_a town_n and_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o the_o inhabitant_n to_o do_v their_o full_a six_o day_n work_v yearly_a except_o their_o way_n be_v all_o well_o and_o sufficient_o repair_v thereby_o for_o if_o all_o their_o say_a way_n be_v not_o sufficient_o amend_v the_o whole_a town_n may_v be_v indict_v therefore_o and_o if_o six_o day_n work_v in_o the_o year_n will_v not_o serve_v â—o_o amend_v they_o the_o surveyor_n may_v yea_o must_v appoint_v more_o day_n dalt_n p.j._n c._n 50._o f._n 101._o the_o owner_n of_o land_n if_o he_o be_v not_o the_o occupier_n thereof_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v charge_v towards_o the_o repair_n of_o the_o common_a high_a way_n but_o the_o tenant_n who_o occupy_v the_o land_n be_v to_o be_v charge_v bill_n 1â—_n car._n 1._o br._n in_o one_o foster_n case_n per_fw-la curiam_fw-la roell_v case_n 1_o part_n f._n 390._o all_o fine_n and_o forfeiture_n assess_v in_o the_o session_n upon_o the_o statute_n 5_o el._n about_o highway_n must_v be_v estreat_v by_o the_o clerk_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o must_v be_v levy_v account_v and_o employ_v as_o iâ—_n appoint_v by_o the_o 2_o &_o 3_o ph._n &_o mar._n c._n 8._o 5_o el._n c._n 13._o the_o surveyor_n upon_o warrant_n from_o two_o justice_n of_o peace_n be_v to_o levy_v by_o distress_n and_o sale_n of_o good_n the_o forfeiture_n of_o all_o such_o person_n as_o offend_v against_o the_o 18_o el._n 10._o in_o not_o scour_v their_o ditch_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o they_o neglect_v by_o the_o space_n of_o a_o year_n after_o the_o offence_n commit_v to_o levy_v the_o forfeiture_n then_o the_o justice_n may_v send_v to_o the_o constable_n and_o churchwarden_n to_o levy_v the_o same_o 18_o el._n c._n 10._o by_o the_o stat._n 22_o car._n 2._o c._n 12._o all_o constable_n and_o surveyor_n of_o the_o highway_n shall_v put_v in_o execution_n the_o statute_n for_o repair_v and_o enlarge_n highway_n and_o levy_v the_o penalty_n thereby_o impose_v and_o every_o constable_n or_o surveyor_n of_o the_o highway_n neglect_v so_o to_o do_v or_o wilful_o suffer_v any_o wagon_n or_o cart_n to_o pass_v through_o his_o limit_n with_o any_o more_o horse_n or_o cattle_n or_o in_o any_o other_o manner_n than_o
to_o make_v proclamation_n that_o those_o that_o have_v fair_n keep_v they_o no_o long_o than_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o every_o lord_n of_o a_o fair_a shall_v at_o the_o beginning_n thereof_o make_v proclamation_n how_o long_o the_o same_o be_v to_o continue_v upon_o pain_n to_o be_v grievous_o amerce_v to_o the_o king_n and_o if_o they_o hold_v they_o long_o than_o they_o ought_v they_o shall_v be_v seize_v into_o the_o king_n hand_n until_o they_o make_v fine_a for_o the_o offence_n and_o if_o a_o merchant_n sell_v ware_n after_o the_o time_n the_o fair_a aught_o to_o end_n he_o shall_v forfeit_v to_o the_o king_n double_v the_o value_n of_o what_o be_v sell_v and_o the_o prosecutor_n shall_v have_v the_o four_o part_n dalt_n j._n p._n c._n 62._o f._n 138._o the_o owner_n or_o chief_a keeper_n of_o every_o fair_a and_o market-overâ—_a be_v to_o appoint_v and_o limit_v out_o a_o certain_a and_o open_a place_n within_o the_o town_n place_n field_n or_o circuit_n where_o horse_n mare_n gelding_n and_o colt_n must_v be_v sell_v and_o they_o must_v appoint_v one_o sufficient_a person_n or_o more_o to_o take_v toll_n and_o keep_v the_o same_o place_n from_o ten_o of_o the_o clock_n before_o noon_n until_o sunset_n of_o every_o day_n of_o the_o foresay_a fair_a or_o market_n upon_o pain_n to_o lose_v for_o every_o default_n 40_o shilling_n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 7._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 715._o the_o tollgatherer_n his_o deputy_n or_o deputy_n be_v to_o take_v their_o due_a and_o lawful_a toll_n for_o every_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n at_o the_o place_n and_o time_n aforesaid_a and_o they_o be_v to_o have_v before_o they_o at_o the_o take_n of_o the_o say_a toll_n the_o party_n to_o the_o bargain_n exchange_n gift_n contract_n or_o put_v away_o of_o every_o such_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n and_o also_o the_o same_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n so_o sell_v exchange_v or_o put_v away_o and_o then_o the_o toll_n gatherer_n must_v write_v in_o his_o book_n the_o name_n surname_n and_o dwell_v place_n of_o all_o the_o say_a party_n and_o the_o colour_n with_o one_o special_a mark_n at_o the_o least_o of_o the_o say_a horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n on_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v for_o every_o default_n 40_o shilling_n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 7._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 7_o 5._o and_o the_o say_v toll_n gatherer_n be_v within_o one_o day_n after_o the_o fair_a etc._n etc._n to_o bring_v his_o book_n to_o the_o owner_n governor_n or_o ruler_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o fair_a or_o market_n who_o be_v then_o to_o cause_v a_o note_n to_o be_v make_v out_o of_o the_o same_o of_o the_o true_a number_n of_o all_o the_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n sell_v at_o the_o say_v fair_a or_o market_n to_o which_o note_n he_o must_v set_v his_o hand_n or_o mark_n on_o pain_n of_o 40_o shilling_n and_o if_o the_o tollgatherer_n neglect_v to_o bring_v the_o book_n as_o aforesaid_a he_o also_o forfeit_v 40_o shilling_n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 7._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 715._o where_o no_o toll_n be_v due_a the_o book-keeper_n fee_n for_o enter_v every_o contract_n be_v one_o penny_n and_o no_o more_o 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n c._n 7._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 716._o now_o since_o the_o make_n of_o this_o stat_n 2_o &_o 3_o p._n &_o m._n it_o be_v further_a provide_v by_o the_o 31_o eliz._n that_o every_o seller_n or_o exchanger_n of_o any_o horse_n mare_n &c_n &c_n in_o a_o fair_a or_o market_n which_o be_v unknown_a to_o the_o toll-taker_n or_o book-keeper_n must_v procure_v one_o credible_a person_n that_o be_v well_o know_v to_o the_o toll-keeper_n or_o book-keeper_n who_o be_v to_o vouch_v and_o testify_v his_o knowledge_n of_o the_o seller_n and_o the_o toll-taker_n or_o book_n keeper_n be_v to_o enter_v both_o the_o name_n and_o surname_n mystery_n and_o place_n of_o dwelling_n of_o the_o seller_n and_o voucher_n into_o his_o book_n with_o the_o colour_n mark_v and_o price_n of_o the_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n so_o sell_v or_o exchange_v and_o he_o be_v to_o give_v the_o buyer_n if_o he_o require_v it_o a_o note_n in_o write_v out_o of_o his_o book_n concern_v the_o contract_n subscribe_v with_o his_o hand_n for_o which_o he_o be_v to_o have_v two_o penny_n 31_o el._n c._n 12._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 717_o 718._o every_o toll-taker_n or_o book-keeper_n that_o suffer_v a_o sale_n to_o pass_v without_o a_o voucher_n unless_o he_o know_v the_o party_n of_o his_o own_o knowledge_n as_o aforesaid_a and_o every_o person_n make_v false_a testimony_n or_o avouchment_v in_o the_o behalf_n aforesaid_a and_o every_o seller_n unknown_a to_o the_o toll-taker_n not_o bring_v a_o voucher_n and_o cause_v the_o same_o to_o be_v enter_v as_o aforesaid_a forfeit_v five_o pound_n one_o moiety_n thereof_o to_o the_o king_n and_o the_o other_o to_o the_o prosecutor_n and_o also_o the_o sale_n of_o such_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n to_o be_v void_a 31_o el._n c._n 12._o co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 718._o and_o note_v that_o though_o a_o horse_n mare_n etc._n etc._n be_v at_o the_o sale_n use_v in_o all_o the_o point_n aforesaid_a with_o voucher_n etc._n etc._n yet_o the_o right_a owner_n his_o executor_n or_o administrator_n may_v redeem_v a_o steal_a horse_n if_o they_o claim_v he_o within_o six_o month_n after_o the_o steal_n at_o the_o parish_n or_o corporation_n where_o they_o shall_v find_v he_o and_o make_v proof_n within_o 40_o day_n after_o by_o two_o sufficient_a witness_n before_o the_o next_o justice_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o county_n or_o before_o the_o head_n officer_n in_o a_o corporation_n that_o the_o horse_n be_v they_o and_o repay_v to_o the_o buyer_n such_o price_n for_o the_o horse_n as_o the_o same_o buyer_n shall_v upon_o his_o own_o oath_n before_o such_o justice_n or_o officer_n testify_z he_o pay_v for_o he_o 31_o el._n c._n 12._o wingates_n stat._n tit._n fair_n and_o market_n co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 718._o if_o a_o steal_a horse_n be_v not_o sell_v in_o fair_a or_o market_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n aforesaid_a than_o such_o sale_n do_v not_o alter_v the_o property_n of_o the_o right_a owner_n but_o he_o may_v seize_v or_o replevy_v he_o wheresoever_o he_o find_v he_o 31_o el._n c._n wingate_n ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la co._n 2_o part_n inst_z f._n 718._o no_o person_n shall_v buy_v any_o ox_n ront_n steer_n kine_n heifer_n calf_n sheep_n lamb_n goat_n or_o kid_n alive_a and_o sell_v the_o same_o again_o unless_o he_o keep_v the_o same_o five_o week_n in_o his_o own_o ground_n or_o where_o he_o have_v herbage_n by_o grant_n or_o prescription_n upon_o pain_n to_o lose_v double_a the_o value_n of_o the_o cattle_n one_o moiety_n to_o the_o king_n the_o other_o to_o the_o informer_n 5_o ed._n 6._o c._n 14._o by_o the_o stat._n 22_o car._n 2._o c._n 8._o there_o shall_v be_v no_o bushel_n but_o the_o winchester_n bushel_n contain_v eight_o gallon_n and_o none_o shall_v sell_v by_o other_o measure_n on_o pain_n of_o 40_o shilling_n if_o the_o clerk_n of_o the_o market_n of_o the_o king_n house_n or_o other_o authorize_v to_o mark_v or_o seal_v measure_n be_v require_v shall_v neglect_v or_o refuse_v to_o seal_v or_o mark_v any_o bushel_n half_a bushel_n or_o peck_n due_o gage_v he_o forfeit_v 5_o l._n for_o the_o first_o offence_n and_o for_o every_o other_o offence_n 10_o l._n or_o if_o the_o king_n clerk_n of_o the_o market_n of_o his_o house_n take_v more_o than_o his_o fee_n or_o if_o any_o other_o take_v above_o one_o penny_n for_o seal_v a_o bushel_n one_o half_a penny_n for_o the_o half_a bushel_n or_o peck_n or_o more_o than_o one_o farthing_n for_o any_o lesser_a measure_n he_o incur_v the_o penalty_n in_o the_o stat._n 17_o car._n 1._o that_o at_o the_o charge_n of_o such_o person_n who_o have_v the_o toll_n or_o profit_n of_o the_o market_n where_o no_o toll_n be_v take_v there_o shall_v be_v before_o 29_o sept._n 1670._o one_o measure_n of_o brass_n provide_v and_o chain_v in_o the_o marketplace_n upon_o pain_n to_o forfeit_v 5_o l._n 22_o car._n 2._o c._n 8._o by_o the_o stat._n of_o 22_o &_o 23_o car_n 2._o it_o be_v further_a provide_v that_o whosoever_o shall_v sell_v or_o buy_v any_o corn_n or_o salt_n by_o the_o bag_n or_o without_o measure_v be_v thereunto_o require_v or_o in_o any_o other_o manner_n than_o as_o by_o the_o stat._n 22_o car._n 2._o c._n 8._o be_v direct_v and_o without_o shake_v the_o measure_n by_o the_o buyer_n shall_v forfeit_v beside_o the_o penalty_n in_o the_o former_a act_n all_o the_o corn_n or_o salt_n or_o the_o value_n therefore_o to_o the_o person_n or_o person_n complain_v 22_o &_o 23_o car._n 2._o