Q. How are these kindes of gouernments disposed?
A. It is to be noted that a common-wealth, and the good, and most perfect kindes of gouernment, are very seldome found absolutely simple, but fitly com∣posed amongst themselues: For a certaine mixture is voluntarily admitted amongst them, yet so mixt and tempered, that in a triple forme (as in a sweet har∣monie) one counsell signifieth as it were one minde; Yet the Common-wealth keepeth her name of the worthier part, ruling the rest.
It is also to be noted, that a Common-wealth very seldome is long found firme, and strong, if God pro∣tect it not: for it is compared to the fraile nature and inconstant minde of men (the said Politique body be∣ing compact of them) which are often tossed hither and thither with variable occurrences.
An excellent sharpnes of the wit, and an admirable quick∣nes, and Wisdome, are requisite in inuenting the best Policies.