The hand-maid of repentance. Or, A short treatise of restitution. Written by Arth

Many account it no sin at all, to detain an other mans goods if they chance to find them: upon this ground, That GOD hath sent them; and therefore to whom should they restore them? But let such men know, That it is a sin not much differing from theft, to withhold from the Owner even that which they find.

Many account it no sinne at all, to detaine an other mans goods if they chance to finde them: vpon this ground, That GOD hath sent them; and therefore to whome should they restore them? But let such men know, That it is a sinne not much differing from theft, to withhold from the Owner euen that which they finde.

He is bound to restore the damage, that another sustaineth, which being thereunto obliged by his office or place, doth not hinder the same; as is the case of a Judge, a Father, or Tutor: except the hazard of his own affairs, which he ought to prefer before other mens, be the cause of his omission. But he that hereunto is not tied by his office, is free from such obligation.

He is bound to restore the damage, that another sustaineth, which being therevnto obliged by his office or place, doth not hinder the same; as is the case of a Iudge, a Father, or Tutor: except the hazard of his own affaires, which he ought to prefer before other mens, be the cause of his omission. But he that hereunto is not tyed by his office, is free from such obligation.

A witness being lawfully examined, and ⟨image 17⟩concealing the truth, or not speaking the whole truth, is bound to satisfy the damage sustained by reason of such his concealment or silence.