the English Parliament, Usury Act 1235
“ Usury shall not run against any within Age. Likewise it is provided and granted by the King, that from henceforth Usuries shall not run against any being within Age, from the time of the Death of his Ancestor (whose Heir he is) unto his lawful Age; so nevertheless, that the Payment of the principal Debt, with the Usury that was before theDeath of his Ancestor (whose Heir he is) shall not remain.' Co. Lit. ”
