19. if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall take care of him until he is completely healed.
20. "If a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod and he dies at his hand, he shall be punished.
21. If, however, he survives a day or two, no vengeance shall be taken; for he is his property.