The lament of the author is that the mischief that the law makes is that
Explanation:
The author states that though the law precludes the man from borrowing, upon terms, which it deems too disadvantageous, it does not preclude him from selling, upon any terms, howsoever disadvantageous.
Hence, option (c).
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