Thirty days must be the legitimate time of grace. After that, then arrest of debtor may be made by laying on hands. Bring him into court. If he does not satisfy the judgment, or no one in court offers himself as surety on his behalf, the creditor may take the defaulter with him.
He may bind him either in stocks or in chains; he may bind him with weight not less than fifteen pounds or with more if he shall so desire.
The debtor, if he shall wish it, may live on his own. If he does not live on his own, the person who shall hold him in bonds shall give him one pound of grits for each day. He may give more if he shall so desire. On the thirdmarket day, creditors shall divide the debt.
Should they have cut more or less than their due, it shall be with impunity.