ry Skipper, Sailor, or other Person so resisting, shall forfeit and pay the Sum of Ten Pounds like Money: And in Case any Action shall be brought against any of the said Officers, for doing any Thing in Execution of this Act, the Defendant may plead the General Issue, and give this Act in Evidence; and if the Plaintiff shall be non-suited, or Judgment pass against him, upon a Verdict or Demurrer,