Every man, in his district, was bound to inform him concerning criminals, and to assist him to bring them to trial; and, as in rude and violent times the poor and helpless were ready to be oppressed by the strong, he was instructed particularly to defend them.
Spooner discusses the responsibilities of individuals in assisting the judicial process to protect the vulnerable.
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