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He has only to take care that they do not get hold of too much

power and too much authority, and then with his own forces, and

with their goodwill, he can easily keep down the more powerful of

them, so as to remain entirely master in the country. And he who

does not properly manage this business will soon lose what he has

acquired, and whilst he does hold it he will have endless

difficulties and troubles.