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122 the presence of a constable or peace-officer, be permitted, upon his or their request, to enter into the house, boiling-house, warehouse, or other place whatsoever, belonging to or used by any maker or makers of any soap whatsoever, and, by gauging or weighing of the soap, or otherwise, as to such officer shall seem most proper and convenient, to take an account of the just quantity of the soap which shall have been made by such maker or makers of soap from time to time; and also to take an account of all materials for the making of soap, in the possession or custody of such maker or makers of soap; and all and every the officers of Excise shall be permitted to stay and remain in such house, boiling-house, warehouse, or other place, belonging to or used by such maker or makers of soap, or in any of such places, so long as such officer or officers shall think fit.