The cities are divided into four equal sections, and in the middle of each are marketplaces, one for dispensing all kinds of food, another for dry goods and the like. All goods are free. A father takes home whatever is needed for his family. There is no reason for hoarding because there is an ample quantity of goods to be had at will.
All butchering of animals is performed by slaves at an appointed place outside of town and near a stream. They are careful not to permit any unclean matter to be taken into town in order to avoid unpleasant odors or otherwise polluting the atmosphere or endangering health.
