Which because it is remarkable, I will relate at large.

They are permitted thus to swear in matters of great importance only, as when Law Suits happen about their Lands, or when their is no witness.

When they are to swear, each party hath a Licence from the Governor for it, written with his hand to it.

Then they go and wash their heads and bodies, which is a religious ceremony.

And that night they are both confined Prisoners in an house with a guard upon them, and a cloth tyed over each of their right hands and sealed, least they might use any charm to harden their fingers.
The next morning they are brought out; they then put on clean cloths, and purifie themselves, reckoning they come into the presence of God.