Monday, 23 May 2011

Law and order in the 6th century

From the Law Code issued by King Gundobad of the Burgundians...

Chapter XCVII

Concerning hounds, hunting dogs, or running dogs


If anyone shall presume to steal a hound, or a hunting dog, or a running dog, we order that he be compelled to kiss the posterior of that dog publicly in the presence of all the people, or let him be compelled to pay five gold coins to him whose dog he took, and a fine of two gold coins.
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  1. Abwehrschlacht25 May 2011 at 09:17

    Sensible law for a modern Britian.

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  2. Capt. Blighty6 June 2011 at 01:57

    It would be difficult to look the dog in the eye again.

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