One of the articles in the laws of the Scorton Archers runs thus:—
" VII, Item. For as much as
"the exercise of Archery is lawful, laudable, health-
“ful and innocent.; and to the end that. God's Holy
"Name may not be dishonored by any of the society,
"it is agreed and hereby declared, that if any of them
"shall that day, curse or swear, in the hearing of any
"of the company, and the same be proved before the
"captain or lieutenant, he shall forthwith pay down
"one shilling, and so proportionate for every oath;
"to be distributed by the captain to the use of the
" poor of that place, or township where they shoot;
"and in case of refusal, or neglect to pay the same,
"then such party to be excluded from shooting, till
"payment is made as aforesaid."