[39:] Muratori: Diss. Ant. Ital. Dissert. VIII., Tom. I., P. I., p. 96.
[40:] Muratori: Script. Rer. Ital., Tom. II., Pars II.
[41:] In illustration of this fact I will cite the names of some of the various taxes, dues and privileges, mention of which is found in the old documents. The feudal character of these will be apparent to the reader. Following the rough division indicated in the text, we have:
I. Under heading "Fines and Forfeitures":
1. Forfaturae:
Forisfacturae,
Multae (Mulcte),
Freda,
e.g. Leudis (Leudum) for homicide.
Penalties and compositions for crime.
2. Scadentiae:
Excadentia,
Bona caduca.
Publicum falls heir to various classes of individuals. Cf. Leg.
Rhotari, No. 158 et al.
3. Lagan (Laganum).
Seizure of shipwrecked goods by the state. Examples more
common after year 1000 A. D.
II. Under the head of "Taxes and Privileges":
1. Onera Publica, or Angariae (Perangariae), Factiones publicae.
a. Heribannum: Penalty for avoidance of military service.
Cf. Charlemagne, Leges, No. 23 et al.
b. Heribergum: Hospitality to Missi of emperor or king. Cf.
Charlemagne, Leges, No. 128 et al.
c. Mansionaticum (Mansiones, Evectio): Lodging for king and
his ministers.
Conjectum was a pro rata tax on a district so as to meet the
expense. Cf. Lud. Pius, Leg. Nos. 54, 24, et al. loc.
Tractoria gave specification of what should be provided in each
case. For Formula, v. Marcolfo, Lib. I.
d. Veredi (Paraveredi): Horses and beasts of burden for king
and ministers. Cf. in Capitular. Reg. Franc. saepe. Capit.
Lud. II., Ad Missos, etc.
Census vehicularius, fiscalis or publicus was post to carry, free
of expense, king's letters, etc.
e. Foderum (Fodrum): Support of a king and his army in
passing through a district. Cf. many privileges and exemptions
to different churches and monasteries. Articles of the Peace of
Constance. Some privileges to private persons.
2. Teloneum.
a. Pedagium: General word for tolls on streets, roads,
bridges, etc.
[Greek: alpha]. Pontaticum, for bridges.
[Greek: beta]. Portaticum, for gates.
[Greek: gamma]. Platiaticum, for license to sell in market.
[Greek: delta]. Casaticum, for houses.
Cf. Otho II., Diploma to Monast. Volturno a. 983, et al. loc.
b. Ripaticum: General word for tolls and taxes for transport by
water. Cf. Diploma of Berenger II. v. Ughelli, Italia Sacra,
Tom. V. Also a Privilegium of Charlemagne, anno 787. v.
Ughelli, Italia Sacra, Tom. V., a. 787. This privilegium
confirms the laws of Liutprand, and shows how much the
inhabitants of Como had to pay in various places in moving salt
down the rivers of Lombardy.
[Greek: alpha]. Paliscitura,
[Greek: beta]. Trasitura,
[Greek: gamma]. Navium ligatura.
Wharfage dues.
[Greek: delta]. Portonaticum, harbor dues.
[Greek: epsilon]. Curatura, probably a tax on certain
merchandise.
[Greek: zeta]. Passagio, probably same as preceding, but
possibly a tax in favor of those going to the Holy Land.