182. One made a slave by compulsion, and one sold[277] [into slavery] by robbers, are [entitled to be] set free; so also is [278]
183. One who, being a religious mendicant, forsakes that condition, shall be, until death, the monarch's slave. Slavery must be in the order of the casts, not inversely.[279]
184. Though an apprentice have attained a knowledge of his art,[280] he shall [nevertheless] remain in his master's house for the stipulated time, receiving from his master maintenance, and giving up to him his earnings.[281]
185. The monarch shall erect in the city a mansion and shall settle therein bráhmaṇs learned in the three Vedas, and endow them, giving them injunction to discharge their duties.[282]
186. They shall diligently practise all observances stipulated for[283] [in the endowment] which do not interfere with their personal duties, also whatever other observances the monarch may enjoin.[284]
187. Whoso appropriates what belongs to the community or violates his engagement [with the community], shall forfeit his property and be banished the realm.[285]
188. The word of those who [are appointed to] superintend the affairs[286] of the community must be obeyed by all [the members]: he who acts in violation thereof shall be amerced in the first [i. e. lowest] fine.[287]
189. Those who have come [from other parts] upon the affairs of the community shall, upon completion of the business, be dismissed by the monarch, with gifts, with honour, and with hospitable entertainment.