1780.—"Paid to Ann Williams, examination and oath relative to her parish, 2s.
"Her examination and oath touching the father of the child, 2s.
"A warrant to apprehend the father, and expenses of constables and assistants in taking him, £1. 18s.
"Paid for the ring, 4s.
"Licence, £1. 8s.
"Pd parson, clerk, and sexton, 8s.
"For the wedding dinner and drink, 11s. 6d."
There was no middle way left for this description of sinner but a long incarceration in gaol or a procession to the hymeneal altar in company with her whom he had outraged. The prospect of the gratuitous "dinner and drink" no doubt decided the point. Lunatics were treated in an equally characteristic manner.
1753.—"Paid for necessaries for Rd. Strayne, 1s. 6d.
"Two hopsacks for a bedtick for him, 3s. 4d.