W. of N. Book V, chap. i, Part II; vol. II, p

17. Adam Smith, Lectures, p. 129 : Among thèse ( among exclusive

privilèges) is the right of inheritance, which is not a créature of the civil law, but arises from nature. The heir, previous to any other person, has a privilège of demanding wbat belonged to the ^deceased, and after he is

admitted heir it is real property Tbough thèse and sorae other

exclusive privilèges arise from nature.

18. Ibid., p. 295 : The first period of society, that of shepherds, admits of no (such) inequality. Universal poverty establishes there universal equality.

19. Pol. JusL, Book VIII, chap. ji, 2e éd. vol. II, pp. 432 et 440.

20. Pol. Just y Book VIII, chap. i, 2e éd., vol. II, pp. 421-422.