T H A T at all times, when, and so often as it shall happen that the
Governor shall or may be an Infant under the Age of one and twenty
Years, and no Guardians or Commissioners are appointed in Writing by the
Father of the said Infant, or that such Guardians or Commissioners shall
be deceased; that during such Minority, the provincial Council shall
from Time to Time, as they shall see meet, constitute and appoint
Guardians or Commissioners, not exceeding three; one of which three
shall preside as Deputy and chief Guardian, during such Minority, and
shall have, and execute, with the Consent of the other two, all the
Power of a Governor, in all the publick Affairs and Concerns of the said
Province.