[393] But as the counsel for the Bishops had a right to strike off twelve, these persons were removed.

The crown lawyers also struck off twelve.

The list was thus reduced to twenty-four.

The first twelve who answered to their names were to try the issue.
On the twenty-ninth of June, Westminster Hall, Old and New Palace Yard, and all the neighbouring streets to a great distance were thronged with people.

Such an auditory had never before and has never since been assembled in the Court of King's Bench.