253. Violations of Rules regarding Warfare [310]

254. Hostilities in Arms by Private Individuals [312]

255. Espionage and War Treason [313]

256. Marauding [316]

257. Mode of Punishment of War Crimes [316]

V. Taking of Hostages

258. Former Practice of taking Hostages [317]

259. Modern Practice of taking Hostages [317]

VI. Compensation

259a. How the Principle of Compensation for Violations of the Laws of War arose [319]