D'Ewes, p.633.It is observable, that Heyle was an eminent lawyer, a man of character.

Winwood, vol.i.p.

290.

And though the house in general showed their disapprobation, no one cared to take him down, Or oppose these monstrous positions.

It was also asserted this session, that in the same manner as the Roman consul was possessed of the power of rejecting or admitting motions in the senate, the speaker might either admit or reject bills in the house.