1It is obligatory to take up the feuds of a father or a relative as well as his friendships. 1Nor do they last unappeased: for even homicide is atoned for by a fixed number of cattle and sheep, and the whole family receives satisfaction, to the public advantage, since feuds are more dangerous where there is freedom. 2No other race indulges more lavishly in feasting and hospitality. 2To turn away any human being from one's roof is held a sin; 2each man receives his guest with a meal prepared according to his means. 2When it has run out, the man who was lately host becomes guide to new hospitality and companion; 2uninvited, they go to the next house.
3Nor does it matter: they are received with equal kindness. 3Known and unknown, as far as the right of a guest is concerned, no one distinguishes. 3If the departing guest asks for anything, it is the custom to grant it; 3and there is the same readiness to ask in return. 3They delight in gifts, but they neither count what they have given as a favour owed nor feel bound by what they have received.