CHAP. XXIIII.
THere was a decree set downe in times past by the Senate,* 1.1 that our slaues and free-men should be distinguished by their attire, but af∣terwards it appeared what danger was imminent if our seruants should haue begun to haue numbred vs. Know this, that if no man be pardoned, this is likewise to be feared, that it will quickly appeare what aduantage the worser part hath ouer the better: no lesse disho∣nourable are many punishments to a Prince, then many funerals to a Physitian. He that gouerneth more mildely, is obeyed more willingly. Mans minde is naturally rebellious, ouerthwart and proude, he followeth more willingly then he is led. And as generous and noble horses are better guided by an easie bit, so voluntary innocence followeth Clemencie of her owne motion: in the Cittie this sweetnesse is a good that deserueth to bee maintayned. So then there is more gotten by following this way. Crueltie is humane euill, it is vnworthy so milde a minde: this is a beast-like rage to reioyce in bloud and wounds, and laying by the habite of a man, to translate himselfe to a wilde beast.