I took the evidence] Heb. book. vers. 10, 12. both that which was sealed according to the Law and custome, and that which was open] For they used in such contracts and conveighances to have two deeds, instruments, or counterparts; whereof the one was exhibited open, and was so left to be seen so oft as occasion might be; the other was sealed up, with the witnesses names on the back side endorsed; containing, as is supposed, some particularities concerning the businesse, which they would not have so commonly known.