I recover some hope that one time or other this writing of mine may fall into the hands of a sovereign who will consider it for himself, for it is short and I think clear."

希望有一天,君王有机会能看到这本,我自认为简短易懂著作，并仔细斟酌其中蕴含的思想“

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