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An Historical Relation Of The Island Ceylon In The East Indies

PART II
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They may appeal also from him to the Adigars, or the Chief Justices of the Kingdom.

But whoso gives the greatest Bribe, he shall overcome.

For it is a common saying in this Land, That he that has Money to see the Judge, needs not fear nor care, whether his cause be right or not.

The greatest Punishment that these Judges can inflict upon the greatest Malefactors, is but Imprisonment.

From which Money will release them.
[Appeals to the King.] Some have adventured to Appeal to the King sometimes; falling down on the ground before him at his coming forth, which is the manner of their obeisance to him, to complain of Injustice.


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