Some perchance may expect, that in conformity to other Counties, I should here insert the Sheriffs of Middlesex, reserving those of London to the Descr•…•…ption of that City. These proceed on an old vulgar error, that the Sheriffs aforesaid have their several Jurisdictions divided accordingly. Whereas indeed both are jointly and equally Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, having not only concurrent but united power in all places. Nor know I any difference betwixt them, save that he, who is first cho∣sen taketh place, and he who liveth the neerest to the Tower, hath the Poultrie, the other VVood street-Counter, assigned to his Service. But more of them in London.
All I will add is this, the Gentry in Middlesex have herein a priviledge above any County in England, that they are not Eligible (except also they be Freemen of Lon∣don) to be Sheriffes of this Shire, which doth cut off from them the occasion of much expences.