No one shall face execution for committed crimes, but if a person is found to be guilty they will be blinded and castrated. Each law concerning the ownership of land introduced under Edward the Confessor, will be maintained along with the land laws William introduced.He may defend himself through either combat or hot iron, but if he is unable to attend due to illness, he can find another Englishman to take his place. The Englishman will have the right to defend himself if he is ever accused of murder.If this law is not kept, whoever is responsible shall be fined the same amount that was made in the sale. If cattle is sold within cities, there must be at least three sale witnesses. There can be no live cattle sold outside of cities.All of those Frenchmen sharing in the English customers during the reign of Edward the Confessor will pay ‘scot and lot’.There will be only God to worship within the entire English nation and only one faith, which will keep the peace between the Normans and English.If the lord cannot pay the fine, people who live under his rule must then pay up to 46 marks of silver. If the lord does not do this, he must pay 46 marks of silver. If any of the men are killed, their murderer is required to be found within a possible five days and the lord is responsible. Any men who arrived in England in 1066 and afterwards with William, would automatically be safe. All freemen will swear on the defence of William from his enemies.
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