This sudden revival of the dead may answer for the credulous lovers of marvels, but it would hardly do for a jury of twelve sober-minded and sworn men.

Admitting the whole of this gentleman's statement to be true, however, you will not deny the late Sir Wycherly's right to make a will, if he only devised his old shoes; and, having this right, that of naming his executor necessarily accompanied it.

Now, sir, I am clearly that executor, and as such I demand leave to exercise my functions in this house, as its temporary master at least." "Not so fast--not so fast, young sir.

Wills must be proved and executors qualified, before either has any validity.

Then, again, Sir Wycherly could only give authority over that which was his own.