Wherefore, since I have been always a man of so virtuous a temper
as some say a peace-maker is, and if a peace-maker be so deserving
a man as some have been bold to attest he is, then let me,
gentlemen, be accounted by you, who have a great name for justice
and equity in Mansoul, for a man that deserveth not this inhuman
way of treatment, but liberty, and also a license to seek damage of
those that have been my accusers.'

Then said the clerk, 'Crier, make a proclamation.'

Crier. Oyes! Forasmuch as the prisoner at the bar hath denied his
name to be that which is mentioned in the indictment, the Court
requireth that if there be any in this place that can give
information to the Court of the original and right name of the
prisoner, they would come forth and give in their evidence; for the
prisoner stands upon his own innocency.

Then came two into the court, and desired that they might have
leave to speak what they knew concerning the prisoner at the bar:
the name of the one was Search-Truth, and the name of the other
Vouch-Truth. So the Court demanded of these men if they knew the
prisoner, and what they could say concerning him, 'for he stands,'
said they, 'upon his own vindication.'

Then said Mr. Search-Truth, 'My Lord, I--'

Court. Hold! give him his oath.

Then they sware him. So he proceeded.