A short and private discourse between Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning usury. PublishedA short and priuate discourse betweene Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning vsury. Published

Some Instances in cunning contracts palliated with honest pretences, but upon true search, and due inquisition poisoned with usurious cruelty.

Some Instances in cunning contracts palliated with honest pretences, but upon true search, and due inquisition poysoned with usurious cruelty.

I. A man having no charge to leave behind Him, or little care of them, lends out an hundred pound upon condition to receive a 110 lb. at years end, if He be then living; but if He die, His Executors shall receive but fourscore. This cunning case is corrupted with Usury, say good Divines:

I. A man having no charge to leave behind Him, or little care of them, lends out an hundred pound upon condition to receive a 110 lb. at yeares end, if He be then living; but if He die, His Executors shall receive but fourescore. This cunning case is corrupted with Vsury, say good Divines:

1. Because the gain is certain, in respect of the Lender, and that for the loan only. 2. Because there is no respect had, whether the Borrowers gain be lawful, or not: Nay, whether He gain any thing at all, or no. 3. Because the Lender doth not adventure the principal. 4. Because He doth not rely upon GODS providence, for disposing and ordering of His goods: but will be sure of gain, if He live; Howsoever it goes with the Borrower.

1. Because the gaine is certaine, in respect of the Lender, and that for the loane onely. 2. Because there is no respect had, whether the Borrowers gaine bee lawfull, or not: Nay, whether Hee gaine any thing at all, or no. 3. Because the Lender doth not adventure the principall. 4. Because Hee doth not rely upon GODS providence, for disposing and ordering of His goods: but will bee sure of gaine, if Hee live; Howsoever it goes with the Borrower.