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The hand-maid of repentance. Or, A short treatise of restitution. Written by Arth
The hand-maid of repentance. Or, A short treatise of restitution. Written by Arth: Dent, Minister of Gods word at Southshoobery in Essex. As a necessary appendix to his Sermon of Repentance
London: printed by G. Eld for Thomas Thorp, 1614
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.
What order and manner is to be kept in making Restitution.
He that is able, ought to make restitution to all, without respect of order, or delay of time.
He that cannot restore to all, let him first restore things certain before uncertain.
Hee that cannot restore to all, let him first restore things certaine before vncertaine.
Amongst things certain, let those first be restored which are in their own kind, and another mans; as goods committed to keep, and things bought and not paid for: then, other goods in order, as the Laws and Statutes do appoint. If it be not against the Law of Nature: and in case there be sundry and manifold opinions; the safest is to be followed.
Amongst things certaine, let those first be restored which are in their owne kinde, and another mans; as goods committed to kéepe, and things bought and not paid for: then, other goods in order, as the Lawes and Statutes doe appoint. If it be not against the Law of Nature: and in case there bee sundry and manifold opinions; the safest is to be followed.