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An abstract or the laws of New England as they are now establishedAn abstract or the lawes of New England as they are novv established
London: printed for F. Coules and W. Ley, 1641
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.
16 Rebellious children whether they continue in riot or drunkenness after due correction from their parents, or whether they curse or smite their Parents, to be put to death.
16 Rebellious children whether they continue in riot or drunkennesse after due correction from their parents, or whether they curse or smite their Parents, to be put to death.
17 Murder which is a wilful man-slaughter, not in a mans necessary and just defence, nor casually committed, but out of hatred or cruelty, to be punished with death.
17 Murther which is a wilfull man-slaughter, not in a mans necessary and just defence, nor casually committed, but out of hatred or cruelty, to be punished with death.
18 Adultery which is the defiling of the marriage bed, to be punished with death. Defiling of a woman espoused, is a kind of Adultery, and punishable by death, of both parties; but if a woman be forced, then by the death of the man only.