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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.
Where Restitution is to be made.
If Restitution be necessary for ought unlawfully taken from another: restitution must be made, where the owner may be kept indemnified; if otherwise, where ⟨image 13⟩the thing was had.
If Restitution bee necessary for ought vnlawfully taken from another: restitution must be made, where the owner may be kept indemnified; if otherwise, where ⟨image 13⟩the thing was had.
Of the time of Restitution.
A man having ought that is another's,1 is bound forthwith to make Restitution. Touching this word (forthwith) understand it thus, That a man be fully resolved, and purpose, to restore as soon as conveniently he can. As concerning the performance of his purpose, and the effecting of his intent, He ought to do it in time convenient; due circumstances considered.