"nor after their death, by their Executors or adminis-
"trators, unless if be by consent of authority assembled
"in some court, or two assistants; otherwise all and
"every such assignment to be void in law."
"8. If any man smite out the eye or tooth of his
"man-servant or maid-servant, or otherwise maim
"or disfigure them (unless it be by mere casualty) he
"shall let them go free from his service, & shall
"allow such further recompence as the Court shall
"adjudge him."
"9. All servants that have served diligently &
"faithfully, to the benefit of their masters seven years,
"shall not be sent away empty; and if any have
"been unfaithful, negligent or unprofitable in their
"service, notwithstanding the good usage of their
"masters, they shall not be dismissed, till they have
"made satisfaction according to the judgment of
"authority."