IV. That an Usurper is never safe in his Princedom while those live whom he has deprived of it V. How an Hereditary King may come to lose his Kingdom VI. Of Conspiracies VII. Why it is that changes from Freedom to Servitude, and from Servitude to Freedom, are sometimes made without bloodshed, but at other times reek with blood VIII. That he who would effect changes in a Commonwealth, must give heed to its character and condition IX. That to enjoy constant good fortune we must change with the times X. That a Captain cannot escape battle when his Enemy forces it on him at all hazards XI. That one who has to contend with many, though he be weaker than they, will prevail if he can withstand their first onset XII. A prudent Captain will do what he can to make it necessary for his own Soldiers to fight, and to relieve his Enemy from that necessity XIII. Whether we may trust more to a valiant Captain with a weak Army, or to a valiant Army with a weak Captain XIV. Of the effect produced in Battle by strange and unexpected Sights or Sounds XV. That one and not many should head an Army; and why it is disadvantageous to have more leaders than one XVI. That in times of difficulty true Worth is sought after whereas in quiet times it is not the most deserving but those who are recommended by wealth or connection who are most in favour XVII. That we are not to offend a Man, and then send him to fill an important Office or Command XVIII. That it is the highest quality of a Captain to be able to forestall the designs of his adversary XIX. Whether indulgence or severity be more necessary for controlling a Multitude XX. How one humane act availed more with the men of Falerii than all the might of the Roman Arms XXI. How it happened that Hannibal pursuing a course contrary to that taken by Scipio, wrought the same results in Italy which the other achieved in Spain XXII. That the severity of Manlius Torquatus and the gentleness of Valerius Corvinus won for both the same Glory XXIII. Why Camillus was banished from Rome XXIV. That prolonged Commands brought Rome to Servitude XXV. Of the Poverty of Cincinnatus and of many other Roman Citizens XXVI. How women are a cause of the ruin of States XXVII. How a divided City may be reunited; and how it is a false opinion that to hold Cities in subjection they must be kept divided XXVIII. That a Republic must keep an eye on what its Citizens are about; since often the seeds of a Tyranny lie hidden under a semblance of generous deeds XXIX. That the faults of a People are due to its Prince XXX. That a Citizen who seeks by his personal influence to render signal service to his Country, must first stand clear of Envy. How a City should prepare for its defence on the approach of an Enemy XXXI That strong Republics and valiant Men preserve through every change the same spirit and bearing XXXII. Of the methods which some have used to make Peace impossible