ct published
in the 'London Gazette', when the Court is satisfied that all
bankrupt's property has been realised, or a satisfactory arrangement
or composition made with the creditors.

1557. Grant of Order of Discharge.

Order of discharge may be granted by the Court on the application of
the bankrupt at any time after adjudication. The Court may suspend or
withhold order if bankrupt has kept back property or acted
fraudulently.

1558. Fraud.

In cases of fraud, the bankrupt may be proceeded against under the
Debtors Act, 1869, under which he may be imprisoned for not exceeding
two years with or without hard labour.

1559. Void Settlement.

Settlement of property by a Debtor on wife and children will become
void if the settlor becomes bankrupt within _two_ years after date of
settlement, and within _ten_ years unless it can be proved that the
settlor was able to pay his debts when settlement was made without aid
of property settled. This does not apply to a settlement made before
marriage, or after marriage of property accruing in the right of wife,
or settlement made in favour of purchaser in good faith for valuable
consideration.

1560. Arrest of the Debtor.

Arrest of the debtor may be ordered by the Court if, after a
bankruptcy notice or petition, there is reason to believe he is about
to abscond or to remove, conceal, or destroy any of his goods, books,
&c., or if, after a receiving order, he removes any goods above the
value of L5, or if, without good cause, he fails to attend the Court
for examination.

1561. Breach of Promise of Marriage.

Oral engagements and promises to marry will sustain an action, unless
the marriage is limited to take place upwards of a year from the
making of the contract, in which case the agreement to marry must be
in writing. No plaintiff can recover a verdict unless his or her
testimony shall be corroborated by some other material evidence in
support of the promise. The conduct of the suitor, subsequent to the
breaking off the engagement, would weigh with the jury in estimating
damages. An action may be commenced although the gentleman is not
married. The length of time which must elapse before action must be
reasonable. A lapse of three years, or even half that time, without
any attempt by the gentleman to renew the acquaintance, would lessen
the damages very considerably--perhaps do away