 The Code of 1648 codified the prohibition such : “ It is ordered by Authoritie of this Court ; that no person whatsoever shall henceforth buy land of any Indian , without licence first had and obtained of the General Court : and if any shall offend heerin , such land so bought shall be forfeited to the Countrie . ” A 10 @-@ pounds @-@ per @-@ acre forfeiture was ordered in 1687 . 
