Local Government in Ancient India c9.9

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¹ On this topic generally see *Manu*, IV. 164; VIII. 299-300: *Gautama*, II. 43-4. The apprentice may forsake his master either of his own motion (in which case he is liable to correction) or under instructions of his kinsmen who consented to his pupilage. In the latter case the deserted master can sue the pupil's guardians for a breach of contract (Colebrooke, op. cit., p. 8).