Imprisonment of mens bodyes for debt, as the practise of England now stands, is 1. Against the law of God. 2. Against the law of man: and the most ancient fundamentall common laws of this kingdome. 3. Against the law of conscience and Christian charity. 4. Against the practise of other countries. 5. Against the creditors owne profit. 6. To the prejudice of the King and Common-wealth

England and Wales. Parliament

Making of the Modern World, 1641

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