But though there had never been any time, wherein particular men were in a condition of warre one against another; yet in all times, Kings, and persons of Soveraigne authority, because of their Independency, are in continuall jealousies, and in the state and posture of Gladiators; having their weapons pointing, and their eyes fixed on one another; that is, their Forts, Garrisons, and Guns upon the Frontiers of their Kingdomes; and continuall Spyes upon their neighbours; which is a posture of War.
Baina gizabanakoek bata besteen kontrako gerra-egoeran izandako garairik egon ez balitz ere, erregeak eta aginte subiranoa duten pertsonak garai guztietan daude, beren independentzia dela eta, elkarren etengabeko mesfidantza-egoeran, gladiadore-egoera eta jarreran, beren armak eta begiak elkarri apuntatzen jarrita, hau da, beren gotorleku, goarnizio eta kainoiak beren erresumetako mugetan ipinita, beren auzoak etengabe zelatatuz, gerra-jarreraz.