A husband shall have a right of action against another for abducting or harboring his wife. Furnishing shelter and food to a wife driven from her home by cruel treatment is an act of humanity and shall give no right of action to the husband. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2949; Code 1868, § 2956; Code 1873, § 3007; Code 1882, § 3007; Civil Code 1895, § 3868; Civil Code 1910, § 4464; Code 1933, § 105-1202.)