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[English Translation] twenty, and beyond that can possess the property of their patrimony, and also what one wishes to give them freely, both by gifts made inter vivos, and by Legacies or trusts, without that for that after their death they remain in the Church, as well as in their nearest relatives, or failing them, in the hospitals fearing that by succession of time, the Church being full of riches does not come to be corrupted by revelry, luxury and superfluity. No Bishops, Archpriests, or Cures change, sell, barter or reward themselves in any way whatsoever: But he who is provided with it, behaving like a good man, holds it all his life. If they have business in any place, whether to visit their parents, friends or go, they can go there on foot or on horseback, as they please without being in any way constrained. Their usual custom is on days when they are not occupied with divine service, lessons or disputes, to go and visit the poor sick in hospitals to console them and give them courage, or to see the poor widows and orphans, the prisoners and other miserable people afflicted for anything whatsoever. If there is any quarrel or dispute that the Centenaries or Tenners cannot |
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