ll pay a sum equal [to his wages].[291]

The implements shall be in charge of the workman.[292]

194. The monarch shall oblige him who gets work done without having
previously fixed the rate of hire, to pay a tenth part, [whether]
earnings in trade or [in care] of cattle, or [in cultivation] of corn.

195. A master[293] may treat as he thinks right one who disregards
time or place, or [so acts that he] prevents profit being earned.[294]

The more that is done, the more shall be given.

196. Where work [contracted for by two] cannot be proceeded with by
the two,[295] [the one who has to abandon the work] shall be paid
according to what he has performed; but, if practicable, the original
contract should be carried out.[296]

197. If goods [when in transport from place to place] be lost, the
carrier shall pay their value; except [the loss be] occasioned by the
monarch or by act of God. If he [who has contracted to transport
goods] cause them not to start on the journey, he shall be made to pay
twice the amount of his hire:

198. if he abandon [his charge] when at the outset of the journey, he
shall pay [a sum equal to] a seventh part [of the hire]; if, when he
has proceeded to some distance, a fourth part; if when half-way, the
entire amount of hire. The like [rule is to be observed] where [the
hirer] breaks [his contract].

199. If a professed gambler win at play [as much as] one hundred
[_panas_], he shall pay to the keeper of the house one-fifth:
others shall pay [the keeper] a tenth of their winnings.

200. The latter,[297] [in consideration of] having [royal] protection,
shall pay the portion stipulated to the monarch, shall make over all
stakes won to the winner, shall be true of speech, and forbearing.

201. The monarch shall enforce payment of winnings; [that is,] such as
are made in a place kept by a licensed gaming-house-master paying the
royal dues, among known players, meeting openly; in other cases, not.

202. They who manage suits [arising out of the games], also the
witnesses, are to be such persons as those last described.

If any one play with false dice or cheat, the monarch shall have him
branded and banished.

203. An overseer of the games should be appointed, who may thus become
familiar with [the persons of reputed] thieves.[298]

The like rules apply to wagers at fighting games, whether of men or
brutes.[299]

204. If any give abusive words to one deprived of a limb or an organ
of s