Factions.

For punishment in war it will suffice
If the chief author of the faction dies;
Let but few smart, but strike a fear through all;
Where the fault springs there let the judgment fall.

Empires of kings are now, and ever were,
As Sallust saith, coincident to fear.

Conquer we shall, but we must first contend;
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.

We trust not to the multitude in war,
But to the stout, and those that skilful are.

If kings and kingdoms once distracted be,
The sword of war must try the sovereignty

Kings must be dauntless; subjects will contemn
Those who want hearts and wear a diadem.