De senatusconsulto Velleiano theses

...because obligations of this kind are masculine, and it seems little suited to the female sex to undertake the defense of others.

VII.

This order [the female sex] enjoys this privilege even if she has interceded for the most closely related persons.

VIII.

This is otherwise, however, if she has interceded for the sake of a father in jeopardy. Indeed, in that case, she is seen to have conducted her own business.

IX.

And not only if she has pledged her credit on behalf of the debtor, but also if on behalf of the surety of the principal party.

X.

This Velleian exception, since it inheres in the case, is extended also to the heirs and sureties of the woman.

XI.

And it is of no consequence whether or not the surety intervened with the intent of making a gift.

XII.

For the Senatusconsultum invalidates the entire obligation.

XIII.

To such an extent that, although the woman later becomes the heir to the debtor for whom she interceded, and by that Senatusconsultum is defended