HE xvith chapter is about the Süntvegers. These are strong fellows who go about the country with long knives and say they have taken a man’s life away, but that it was in self-defence, and then they name a sum of money which they must have, and unless they bring the money at the right time, they will have their heads cut off. Item, some are accompanied by a fellow on their begging-rounds who goes in iron chains and fetters fastened with rings, and who says he was bail for the other for a sum of money to the people, and if he gets not the money in time, both of them must perish.
Of the female Süntvegers.
HE xvijth chapter is about the female-Süntvegers. These are the wives (KRÖNERIN), or, in reality, the wenches (GLIDEN) of the above fellows (supra in precedenti capitulo). They wander over the country, and say that formerly they led a loose life, but that now they repent and would turn from their wickedness, and beg alms for the sake of Sancta Maria Magdalena, and cheat the people therewith.
Of the Bil-wearers, or (pretended) pregnant Women.