9. If there is no leader present, one must be chosen.

10. If there is no time to choose, any one may come forward who feels

himself capable of leading.

11. If a king has conquered a dangerous enemy, his successors may take

his name after their own. The king may, if he wishes, choose an open

piece of ground for a house and ground; the ground shall be enclosed,

and may be so large that there shall be seven hundred steps to the

boundary in all directions from the house.

12. His youngest son may inherit this, and that son's youngest son

after him; then it shall return to the community.

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