Antangil: Page 56

[English Translation]

56                    History of the Kingdom

they step unto high pulpits at six steps, which are on both sides of the Judges, in order to be better heard by each one.
       If the President goes through the city, the two executioners go in front with whips & rods twisted together: The Sergeants follow behind in pairs, then the Registrar & his Clerks, then the six Councilors, & then the President alone, & after him all the most conspicuous of the city, one of his Advocates.
       That if anyone jowls, not showing such reverence & respect that he owes to the dignity, he is on the spot chastised by the executioners according to the greatness of the offense, so much so that this Court is almost as well respected as that of His Majesty.
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Of the Finances, and of those who manage them.

CHAP. XV.

       Finances, as everyone knows, are very
necessary in all States, and even those which
come from public domains, for being the most
just and legitimate, both for having

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