ABSTRACT of some of the LAWS which, according to the tradition of the Javans, were in force against the inhabitants, previous to the supposed arrival of Aji Saka.
(Collected by Mr. Middlekoop.)
OATHS
Were administered by repeating certain words after the Priest, accompanied by a motion of the head and body, the hands being folded.
ORDINARY FINES
Were levied according to the following gradations:—
| tahil.[297] | |
|---|---|
| When a subordinate or petty chief, who had people under him, committed a crime, the fine was | 5 |
| The eldest son of a prince | 5 |
| The son of a chief | 2½ |
| A Prince or Raden without employment | 1½ |
| A Menak or Rang'ga holding a public office and transacting public duty | 5 |
| A Menak or Rang'ga restricted from the performance of public duty | 1½ |
| A Menak or Rang'ga who administered a small tract of country | 1 |
| Children of a chief Rang'ga or Menak | 2½ |
| An ambassador (ordinary) of a prince or principal chief | 2½ |
| An ambassador extraordinary | 1½ |
| Children of the above | 1 |
| A male subject | 1½ |
| A female subject | 1 |
Persons having forfeited their right of liberty through misdemeanors, and thus become dependant upon another, pay fifty pichis.