BOOK 2, CHAPTER 18On The Right of LegationI. That certain obligations, such as the right of legation, have their origin in the law of nations.II. Among whom the right of legation is in forceIII. Whether an embassy ought always to be admittedIV. Against ambassadors, who are undertaking dangerous missions, defense is permissible, but not the exaction of a penaltyV. That the person to whom the ambassador was not sent is not bound by the right of legation.VI. That the enemy to whom an ambassador has been sent is bound by the lawVII. That the right of retaliation cannot be claimed against ambassadorsVIII. The right of ambassadors is also extended to the suite of an ambassador, if the ambassador has desired itIX. The right of ambassadors is extended likewise to their movable goodsX. Examples of an obligation without the right of compulsionXI. Of how great importance this right of legation is
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