1. If the debtor sends the debt with their messenger to the creditor and it perishes in the messenger's possession before arrival, the loss of the debt shall be borne by the debtor. 2. If the creditor instructs the debtor to pay the debt to the creditor's messenger and the debtor does so, the loss of the debt shall be borne by the creditor, and the debtor shall be discharged from the debt.
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