pediment; and it is only reasonable that some words,
though not set down, should be spoken by the Curate, to shew that
the person has been heard. It is perhaps advisable, having regard
to the precautions directed to be taken in the later rubric touching
the same matter, that the Curate, while stating that he hears the
declaration, should request the objector to speak to him more fully
on the matter, after the Divine service is ended; and then it is
also advisable to demand that the objection should be made in
writing.

215. And if the persons that are to be married dwell in divers
Parishes, the Banns must be asked in both Parishes; and the Curate
of the one Parish shall not solemnize Matrimony betwixt them,
without a Certificate of the Banns being thrice asked, from the
Curate of the other Parish.

216. At the day and time appointed for solemnization of Matrimony,
the persons to be married shall come into the body of the Church
with their friends and neighbours: and there standing together,
the Man on the right hand, and the Woman on the left, the Priest
shall say, Dearly beloved, &c.

This direction to come into the 'body of the church' is best obeyed
by placing the persons to be married outside the chancel, and at
the chancel-step, the Priest standing upon or above the step, and
turning his face towards them.

The word 'Priest' here is to be interpreted strictly, as excluding
a Deacon, in accordance with the ancient law and usage that
marriage ought not to be celebrated by a Deacon. Though a marriage
so celebrated would not be invalid, it is contrary to all order
that a Deacon should take upon himself to pronounce the solemn
benedictions of the Church contained in this rite.

217. And also, speaking unto the persons that shall be married, he
shall say, I require, &c.

218. At which day of Marriage, if any man do alledge and declare
any impediment, why they may not be coupled together in Matrimony,
by God's Law, or the Laws of this Realm; and will be bound, and
sufficient sureties with him, to the parties: or else put in a
Caution (to the full value of such charges as the persons to be
married do thereby sustain) to prove his allegation: then the
solemnization must be deferred, until such time as the truth be
tried.

219. If no impediment be alledged, then shall the Curate say unto
the Man, Wilt thou have, &c.

220. The Man shall answer,

_I will_.

221. Then shall the Priest say unto the Woman, Wilt th