They are all directed to keep their fences in good order so that others receive no injury in consequence of their neglect, according to the Edict of July 1 st 1647. Fighting and striking. 5 th .

All fighting

is

forbid, drawing of knives, striking with the fist and wounding.

Offenders to be

punished as ordained in the edict of 15th Dec. Inn keepers. All tavern keepers to be held liable for willingly permitting fighting or wounding in their houses,

and when such breaches of the peace take place, they shall inform the officer of the same, on penalty of having their trade stopped, and making the amends customary in Amsterdam, according to the edict of the 15^ Dec r

.

1657. Barbers.

The same law to operate in case fighting &c. should happen in the houses of Barbers according to the order of Amsterdam. Servants.

Item.

No person to create difficulties between Masters and Servants,

nor induce Servants to come

and live with him, neither shall he take in his service or harbour them in his house more than 24 hours without acquainting the Officer or Fiscal of the same, for servants shall be obliged to fulfil their contracts and to follow the order of the 6U» of Oct. 1648, and the custom of Holland. Highways. Item.

No person may encumber or obstruct the highways by falling trees in them, or stones, but

they shall be kept passable according to the edict of the 23d May 1650.

Waggon racing.