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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
A short and private discourse between Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning usury. Published by E.B. by Mr. Bolton's own copyA short and priuate discourse betweene Mr. Bolton and one M.S. concerning vsury. Published by E.B. by Mr. Boltons owne coppy
London: printed by George Miller, 1637
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1. Now it is a Rule in Law: To whom the hazard appertaineth, to Him the fruit and profit belongeth. 2. And whereas the Principal may perish, without the Borrowers default: To covenant for certain gain, for that which is hazardable, is unjust.
1. Now it is a Rule in Law: To whom the hazard appertaineth, to Him the fruit and profit belongeth. 2. And whereas the Principall may perish, without the Borrowers default: To covenant for certaine gaine, for that which is hazardable, is unjust.
But if there were nothing else, it is more then sufficient: That letting Land to Tenants is not disallowed by GODS Word, or any other learning; in any time or age, &c. But lending for use is condemned by GODS Book, and all other learning; and in all ages.
But if there were nothing els, it is more then sufficient: That letting Land to Tenants is not disallowed by GODS Word, or any other learning; in any time or age, &c. But lending for use is condemned by GODS Booke, and all other learning; and in all ages.
But as the world goes now, saith the Usurer,1 & as mens manners now are, Common-wealths cannot stand; Traffic cannot be maintained, Tradesmen cannot live without it, Ergo, &c.2
But as the world goes now, saith the Usurer,1 & as mens manners now are, Common-wealths cannot stand; Trafficke cannot be maintained, Tradesmen cannot live without it, Ergo, &c.