How we cite our quotes: (Clause.Sentence)
Quote #1
Neither we nor our officials will seize any land or rent in payment of a debt, so long as the debtor has movable goods sufficient to discharge the debt. (9.1)
Some of those barons must have had really cool castles and really ugly furniture because King John said, essentially, "Nah, you can keep all your stuff. Just find someplace else to put it, because I live here now." Seizing land was especially harsh because it took away the person's major source of income.
Quote #2
No constable or other royal official shall take corn or other movable goods from any man without immediate payment, unless the seller voluntarily offers postponement of this. (28.1)
Do you get the feeling that King John's administration would have had some serious issues with credit card fraud if they'd had the chance? He was using every opportunity to take valuables from his subjects.
Quote #3
No sheriff, royal official, or other person shall take horses or carts for transport from any free man, without his consent. (30.1)
It's just so hard to remember which baron you took that horse from that it's not really worth even trying to return it. Luckily for King John, this only applies to free men—so it's still okay to steal horses from serfs.