He who holds his tongue will save his head.
1. If one be killed in a fight between a number of persons, and the killer be unknown, the relatives of the killed may count as blood-enemy any one whom they choose of those engaged in the fight.
2. If in a general fight several persons are killed, the relatives of those who die first shall be the blood-seekers of the relatives of those who die last.
3. If one die from wounds inflicted by several persons, count two of them blood-enemies, and after the killing of one take a fine from the other.
4. He who kills another and hides the body shall pay a sevenfold fine and have seven blood-avengers.
He who holds his tongue will save his head.
1. He who does not at once leave the village where his blood-seekers live shall forfeit one hundred yards of linen for the benefit of the community.
2. If a blood-enemy claim refuge, do not send him away: receive him.
3. If he wishes to go away, let no one travel with him.
4. If one be killed while travelling with a blood-enemy, his blood shall count for nothing.