‘Having recounted some Laws and Privileges of the _Jews_ concerning Hermaphrodites, we are now to propose certain Questions, taken from the Canon and Civil Laws, referring those who would know more, to the Writings of the Authors from whom we have gathered them, _&c._’ _Quest._ I. ‘Whether a Man’s or Woman’s Name should be given to an Hermaphrodite at it’s Baptism? _Ans._ If there seems to be more of a Male Nature than the other, a Man’s Name; otherwise, that of a Female; but if it be doubtful, it lies at the Discretion of him who gives the Name. _Q._ II. ‘How often should an Hermaphrodite confess? _Ans._ Once a Year as a Man or Woman. _Q._ III. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite contract Marriage? _Ans._ It is granted according to the Predominancy of Sex, which ought to be regarded; but if the Sexes seem equal, the Choice is left to the Hermaphrodite. _Q._ IV. ‘Are Hermaphrodites comprehended in the Statutes requiring Consent of Friends upon contracting with Women? _Ans._ The Statute concerns not a mixed Person. _Q._ V. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be a Witness? _Ans._ No; except in Cases wherein a Woman may. _Q._ VI. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be a Witness to a Testament or Last Will? _Ans._ The predominating Sex will shew that, _viz._ if more potent in the Male Sex he may; if the Sexes are equal, or more Female, not, _&c._ _Q._ VII. ‘Whether an Hermaphrodite ought to stand in Judgment as a Man or Woman? _Ans._ An Oath should first be taken which Member is predominant, and the Person admitted accordingly; but if both are equally powerful, not to be admitted, according to the holy Church. _Q._ VIII. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be promoted to holy Orders? _Ans._ An Hermaphrodite is driven from this Promotion because of Deformity or Monstrosity; but if more masculine than feminine, the Character may be conferred, though not Ordination, nor a Power of Administration. _Q._ IX. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be Rector of a University? _Ans._ No; for there cannot be a married Clergyman, nor an Hermaphrodite, nor one less than twenty Years of Age. _Q._ X. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be a Judge? _Ans._ An Hermaphrodite is reckoned among the Infamous, to whom the Gates of Dignity ought not to be open. _Q._ XI. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be an Advocate? _Ans._ No, being infamous. _Q._ XII. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite be an Arbitrator? _Ans._ Yes, whether there appears more of the Male, or more of the Female Sex, or an Equality of both, _&c._ _Q._ XIII. ‘Can an Hermaphrodite fall under Penalties? _Ans._ If the Male Sex is predominant, he comes in as a Male. Another Author says, Male or Female Sex predominating, when occupying the Possession of another by Force, they are under the Law. Another: There is no need of disputing the Sex in this Case. _Q._ XIV. ‘Can Hermaphrodites pretend to be ignorant of their Constitutions?