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ADDITIONAL ENACTMENTS (Titles I-XVII repeat Titles LXXXIX-CV of the Code above) XVIII 1. The complaints of many Burgundians and Romans have come to us stating that their vineyards have been destroyed by animals, pigs, as well as other beasts; after discussingthe matter thoroughly with our nobles (obtimates), we have perceived that it is just, and so it seems just to us, that if animals shall be found in a vineyard by anyone, he should have the full power of killing one from the herd of pigs and applying it to his own use. 2. And if it fittingly pertains to the welfare and peace of all, let a similar condition hold in the case of other animals and livestock, with the exception of oxen and horses, as in the case of pigs. XIX 1. Gundobad, king of the Burgundians, to all his counts. From statements made by many, we know that horse thieves and housebreakers have resorted to such madness that they commit crimes and all evil not only secretly but also publicly. And therefore we give this precept to you, that if you are able to find those horse thieves or housebreakers, open criminals as well as suspects, do not delay to seize them and bring them before you immediately; with the further provision that if he who has been seized and brought before you can prove himself innocent, let him depart a free man with all his property, and let him not presume to bring an accusation on account of the fact that he has been bound and seized. 2. But if he has been found guilty, let him receive the torments of 91 ...

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