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Deer Stealers Act 1691
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III.Constable may detain Offender till Distress returned.
And to the end that noe persons convicted of any of the Offences as aforesaid may escape Punishment by their flight or other removeal after such conviction Be it further enacted by and with the Authority aforesaid That it shall and may be lawfull for and hereby power and authority is given (after conviction as aforesaid) to the Constable or other Officer or person or persons prosecuting to detain in custody such Offender or Offenders (in case he or they shall not presently pay the moneys due by the said Conviction) dureing such reasonable time as a returne may be conveniently had and made to the Warrant for the Distresse upon such Conviction so as such Detainer do not exceed two days
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