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The trades-man's calling being a discourse concerning the nature, necessity, choice, &c. of a…
The trades-man's calling being a discourse concerning the nature, necessity, choice, &c. of a calling in general : and directions for the right managing of the tradesman's calling in particular / by Richard Steele ...
London: printed by J.D. for Samuel Sprint, 1684
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THE Tradesman's Calling. › Chapter 5 › Section 3: Of Justice in a Trade.
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.
But for this you may so order your Restitution, that (if Occasion require it) you never need to be known. Consider whom you have injured, and how much; and then choose your discreet Minister, or some other faithful Friend, who may dispose the Thing restored, or the Value of it, to the right Owner, and your Name never needs be known. But rather exceed than fall short of the full Value, in your Restitution. I will restore him, saith Zacheus, fourfold. And you know the Constitution which God made in this behalf, Numb. 5. 7. And add to the Principal the fifth Part thereof, and give it to him. This is equitable for him, who haply hath been prejudiced by your Injury, more than the naked Value, especially if much Time be past: and it is profitable for you, when your Sin costs you so dear, it is likely you will not easily trespass so again.
But for this you may so order your Restitution, that (if Occasion require it) you never need to be known. Consider whom you have injured, and how much; and then chuse your discreet Minister, or some other faithful Friend, who may dispose the Thing restored, or the Value of it, to the right Owner, and your Name never needs be known. But rather exceed than fall short of the full Value, in your Restitution. I will restore him, saith Zacheus, fourfold. And you know the Constitution which God made in this behalf, Numb. 5. 7. And add to the Principal the fifth Part thereof, and give it to him. This is equitable for him, who haply hath been prejudiced by your Injury, more than the naked Value, especially if much Time be past: and it is profitable for you, when your Sin costs you so dear, it is likely you will not easily trespass so again.
If after all, you plead that the Party you have wronged is dead, and perhaps there is none left, to whom Restitution may be made; or the Persons are now at such a distance, that it is impossible to make them personal Amends.