But yet it is to be observed, that tho' oaths of allegiance and fealty are taken to him, it is not to him as supreme legislator, but as supreme executor of the law, made by a joint power of him with others;
Hortaz, leialtasunak ez du legearekiko obedientzia baizik esan nahi, eta legea hautsiko balu, obedientziazko eskubidea galduko luke, errepublikaren aurpegia, irudia edo ordezkaria den heinean baitu eskubide hori, gizarteak izendatua eta beronen legeetan azaltzen den moduan.