For his fires, not being worshipped by offerings of new grain and of an animal, seek to devour his vital spirits, ,because they are greedy for new grain and flesh.

Now learn fully from whom all these manes derive their origin, and with what ceremonies they ought to be worshipped.

The manes are always pleased with offerings made in open, naturally pure places, on the banks of rivers, and in secluded spots.

But when lightning and the roar of thunder ,are observed after the sacred fires have been made to blaze, the stoppage shall last as long as the light ,of the sun or of the stars is visible , if the remaining ,above named phenomenon, rain, occurs, the reading shall cease , both in the day time and at night.

An adopted son shall never take the family ,name and the estate of his natural father, the funeral cake follows the family ,name and the estate, the funeral offerings of him who gives ,his son in adoption cease ,as far as that son is concerned .

He may either possess enough to fill a granary, or a store filling a grain jar, or he may collect what suffices for three days, or make no provision for the morrow.