to see whether] The Judge must (by his prudence) indevour the discovery of the deceit, if there be any; and the clearing of the accused party, if he be innocent: and to this purpose, he must use the ordinary meanes, whereby the truth may appeare; as receiving of evidence from witnesses, and the assurance of that evidence, by a ratification upon oath. See vers. 11. he have put his hand] That is, whether he have dealt falsly, either by denying he had it; or affirming he restored it; or pretending it was stolne from him; or by any other way of deceit, to defraud the owner of his right.