The misplacing of Honours that causeth Re∣bellion.
OUtward Honor should be the mark of inward, worthy a re∣ward; for action proceeding from valour, and wisdom in conducting and governing, maintaining and keeping, assisting and obeying their King and Country. ButifHonour be placed by favour, and not for merit: it brings envy to those which are honoured, and hatred to the Prince, for honouring such per∣sons; which envy and hate bring murmur, discontent brings war and ruin to the kingdom. But Kings should be like good husbands, that sowe their seed in fertil ground, and not in bar∣ren ground, where the cost and paines will be lost, neither do they fling in their seeds in a lump, but spread them about, so Princes should divide their favours, amongst the worthiest per∣sons, not to favour one, to discontent all the rest.