Sentence:  For the levying of <WSD>hue and cry</WSD>, although it is a good course to have a justice's warrant, where time will permit, in order to prevent causeless <WSD>hue and cry</WSD>; yet it is not necessary, nor always convenient; for the felon may escape before the warrant be obtained. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The public pursuit of a criminal, accompanied by shouts to warn others to give chase.