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5 Men betrothed and not married, ¹or newly married, or such as have newly built or planted, and not received the fruits of their Labours, and such as are fainthearted men, are not to be pressed or forced against their wills to go forth to wars.

5 Men betrothed and not married, ¹or newly married, or such as have newly built or planted, and not received the fruits of their Labours, and such as are fainthearted men, are not to be pressed or forc'd against their wils to go forth to wars.

1. 1Deut. 20.5, 6, 7, 8. & 24.5.

6 Captains are to be chosen by the Officers.

6 Captaines are to be chosen by the Officers.

7 All wickedness is to be removed out of the Camp by severe discipline.¹

7 All wickednesse is to bee removed out of the Campe by severe discipline.¹