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 556. It is just rule that bringeth renown unto princes : and an unjust government darkeneth their glory.

557. How fareth the earth under a rainless sky ? even so fare the people under the rule of a cruel prince.

558. The condition of the rich man is more galling than that of the poor under the rule of the tyrant prince.

559. The heavens will not send showers in their season if the prince swerveth from justice and right.

560. The udders of the cow will be dried up and the Brâhman will forget his science if the prince ruleth not with justice. Rh