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hemus: As children under power, slaves, or monks.
LXXIV.
But also through those who are outside our power, such as procurators, guardians, or managers of affairs.
LXXV.
And not only through natural means, but also through civil modes.
LXXVI.
However, for us to be able to obtain through such people, it is required that they wish and are able to seek for us.
LXXVII.
Those who have mind and judgment are able.
LXXVIII.
Whence we can obtain nothing through a madman or an infant.
LXXIX.
Therefore, they acquire for themselves and also for others.
LXXX.
If the wish to seek for us is lacking, nothing is accomplished. Wherefore if they are mistaken, nothing comes to us.
LXXXI.
Even if others occupy a thing: though it be by our mandate.
LXXXII.
Just as those who acquire for themselves also acquire for others, so to those who can begin to possess for themselves, possession can come through others.
LXXXIII.
Except for a few cases, for the sake of utility, such as madmen, infants, a corporation, or an inheritance.
LXXXIIII.
But it is also generally required that we know that others are possessing in our name.