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He shall assume the fathers and ancestors of the family, while the first son dies in dishonour and his name is blotted out.
Some actions are intermediate between the voluntary and involuntary.
Those done from anger are of this class.

If a man wound another in anger, let him pay double the damage, if the injury is curable; or fourfold, if curable, and at the same time dishonourable; and fourfold, if incurable; the amount is to be assessed by the judges.

If the wounded person is rendered incapable of military service, the injurer, besides the other penalties, shall serve in his stead, or be liable to a suit for refusing to serve.

If brother wounds brother, then their parents and kindred, of both sexes, shall meet and judge the crime.

The damages shall be assessed by the parents; and if the amount fixed by them is disputed, an appeal shall be made to the male kindred; or in the last resort to the guardians of the law.


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