BOOK 3, CHAPTER 18On Acts Done by Individuals in a Public WarI. The question whether it is permissible for individuals to do harm to a public enemy is discussed with special regard to the law of nature, the law of nations, and municipal lawII. What in respect to the enemy is permitted by moral justice to those who are serving in the army, or fitting out ships, at their own expenseIII. What in respect to their own state is lawful for those who areserving in the army, or fitting out ships, at their own expense. IV. What the rule of Christian love demands of such personsV. How a private war may be mingled with a public warVI. The obligation resting upon a person, who has done harm to the enemy without orders, is set forth with a distinction
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