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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.
[ Earlier:118–133 of 163
2 Drunkenness, as transforming Gods Image into a beast, is to be punished with the punishment of beasts: 1A whip for the ho••e, and a rod for the fools back.
2 Drunkennesse, as transforming Gods Image into a beast, is to be punished with the punishment of beasts: 1A whip for the ho••e, and a rod for the fooles backe.
3 Forcing of a maid or a rape is not to be punished with death by Gods Law, but
3 Forcing of a maid or a rape is not to bee punished with death by Gods Law, but
1 First, with Fine or penalty to the father of the maid.