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Reg. 24 of the NWO requires that all subs offered at auction be presented in a standardized manner. Publicly visible, available for examination, restrained if necessary and in a way that clearly demonstrates the property’s intended usefulness, such as service as a pony, stud, or for other functions.

Master Samuel was delighted to see his former bully, Andre, displayed in the village square. At last, justice seemed within reach for years of torment. By paying Andre’s debts, Samuel would claim him as his own, free to bend him to his darkest, most sinister will.

Matthew was new to the village and unaware of its laws. Caught stealing cherries from a farmer’s tree, he did not know the cost of such a small act. Had he known his own “cherry” was about to be taken, he might have thought twice.

Poor Marcus. As the eldest, he bore the burden of settling his father’s debts. His family’s disgrace unfolded before the entire village, and friends and kin alike witnessed the fall of the once-celebrated golden child.