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The Salic Law
The Salic Law of the Franks, Title XIV (c. 500 CE)
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“If a Roman have plundered a Salian Frank, the above law shall be observed. … But if a Frank have plundered a Roman, he shall be sentenced to 35 shillings.”
Adapted · about grade 4
If a Roman robs a Frank, the law above is used. If a Frank robs a Roman, he pays 35 shillings.
Adapted · about grade 7
If a Roman robs a Salian Frank, the law above applies. But if a Frank robs a Roman, he will be fined 35 shillings.
Adapted · about grade 10
If a Roman plunders a Salian Frank, the preceding law shall apply; but if a Frank plunders a Roman, he shall be sentenced to pay 35 shillings.
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