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Murderous Mapp: Oath Sworn by the Bailiff

A neatly handwritten note showing the oath
The Oath sworn by the Bailiff of the court
[Shropshire Archive reference: QC13/2]

You swear that you will keep this Jury together without Meat or Drink, Fire or Candle until they be agreed upon their Verdict neither shall you suffer any body to speak to them or speak to them yourself until They be agreed except it be to ask them if They are agreed upon their Verdict -

So help you God

(The Oath sworn by the Bailiff when he takes the Jury to the Jury Room)

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