It follows hence, that if a great state has for its heir the possessor of a great state, the former may reasonably exclude him, because a change in the order of succession must be of service to both countries.
estatu handi batek beste estatu handi bateko nagusia badu oinordeko, lehen estatuak arrazoi osoz utz dezake hura oinordekotzatik kanpo, bi estatuei komeni baitzaie ondorengotza-ordena aldatzea.