This book is a guide for the proper execution of the duties of office in accordance with the law and rules of the country. It is concurred in by all, and is promulgated with the general consent of all the datus, panglima, and subordinate officers of state. This on Sunday, the fourth day of the month Rabi' Akir, in the year Dal Akir, which corresponds to the year 1295 A. H. May it enhance the good and the prosperity of our country; and may God give blessing and peace to its author. THE CODE Article I Section 1. Whoever shall abduct the child of a free man, and be found out, shall be fined twenty rolls or pieces (gajahilaw) of calico (siddip) or its value. [15] The abductor shall return the child. A bail also is required which shall be equal in character and value to the abducted child. Sec. 2. If the abductor of a free person is a slave, the master of the slave shall be examined to find out whether or not the abduction was committed with his knowledge and consent. In case he says that it was done without his knowledge and consent he must be sworn on the Quran. But, though he swears to that effect, he shall be held responsible for the return of the abducted person. Then if the actual abductor or abductors do not return the person or persons abducted, he or they shall be taken in payment thereof. But if the master of the slave does not swear to that effect, he shall be held responsible personally for the abduction, and the case shall be treated as a case of abduction by a free man. The condition of the slave, whether privileged to live independently or not, does not affect this decision. Article II Section 1. (a) If property of any kind of the sultan is stolen, the thief shall be fined fifty pieces (gajahilaw) of calico. (b) If property of datus with official titles or that of Twan Sarip Usman is stolen, the thief shall be fined thirty-five pieces of calico. (c) If datus without official title or descendants of a Sarip or of Panglima Adaq are robbed, the thief shall be fined thirty pieces of calico. (d) If ministers of state or Panglima Pihaq are robbed, the thief shall be fined twenty-five pieces of calico. (e) If subordinate officers below the panglima [16] or inland country pandita or the agents of the sultan or panglima are robbed, the thief shall be fined twenty pieces of calico. (f) If children of subordinate rulers or chiefs are robbed, the thief shall be fined ten pieces of calico. Sec. 2. (a) Theft of small articles (petit larceny) such as articles of diet, etc., of the value of one piece or half of a kusta or sarong, shall not be punished by fines, but the articles themselves shall be restored to the proper owner or owners, twofold, and the thief shall suffer fifty lashes; if the theft is repeated on two or three occasions, the offense shall then be regarded as a case of great theft.