Parliamentary Papers, Volume 17

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Page 90 - I may raise the same without great grievance to the debtors ; I will do right, as well to poor as to rich, in all things belonging to my office ; I will do no wrong to any man for any gift, reward or promise, nor for favour or hatred ; I will disturb no man's right, and will truly and faithfully acquit at the exchequer all...
Page 28 - ... also levy the poundage fees and expenses of the execution over and above the sum recovered by the judgment.
Page 74 - ... between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and four o'clock in the afternoon...
Page 43 - I will truly and diligently execute the good laws and statutes of this realm ; and in all things well and truly behave myself in my office, for the honour of the king and the good of his subjects, and discharge the same according to Ike best of my skill and power. So help me God.
Page 43 - I will not corruptly or unjustly use or exercise the said office, during the time that I shall remain therein, neither will I directly or indirectly accept, receive or take by any colour, means or device whatsoever, or consent to the taking...
Page 43 - I will do right as well to poor as to rich, in all things belonging to niy office ; I will do no wrong to any man for any gift, reward or promise, nor for favour or hatred ; I will disturb no man's right, and will truly and faithfully acquit at the Exchequer all those of whom I shall receive any...
Page 44 - ... hours from the time of such arrest, unless such person or persons so arrested shall refuse to be carried to some safe and convenient dwelling-house of his, her or their own nomination or appointment...
Page 15 - An Act restoring to the Crown the Ancient Jurisdiction over the State Ecclesiastical and Spiritual, and abolishing all Foreign Power repugnant to the same ;
Page 73 - B do swear, that I will well and truly serve the King's Majesty in the office of sheriff of the county of , and promote his Majesty's profit in all things that belong to my office, as far as I legally can or may.

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