If a Monarch shall relinquish the Soveraignty, both for himself, and his heires; His Subjects returne to the absolute Libertie of Nature; because, though Nature may declare who are his Sons, and who are the nerest of his Kin; yet it dependeth on his own will, (as hath been said in the precedent chapter,) who shall be his Heyr.
Monarkak bere subiranotasuna eta oinordekoena uzten duenean, menekoak askatasun natural osora itzuliko dira; zeren, nahiz eta naturak bai adierazi ahal duen nortzuk diren monarka haren semeak eta nortzuk senide hurbilenak, beraren borondatearen menpe dagoena baita hala ere, aurreko kapituluan esan bezala, oinordekoa nor izango den erabakitzea.