The Game of Chess

It is better that one has a king who has inherited from his
ancestors according to Christian birth, than that one should
choose such a person by the will and choice of others. For when
the realm is vacant, it often happens that by
the power of the electors electors: "wallern" in the original, referring to the high-ranking princes or officials who had the power to vote for a new monarch when there was no direct heir. the realm remains without a head
for a long time, and because of this the realm is
damaged and justice is corrupted. It also happens
that the election results in more shame than any particular
man can bear, So that the common good and the affairs of
subordinates are dishonored. If the one who possesses the realm
Is an heir, however, then the heir is raised from youth
toward the goal that he be good as a king, and
according to his wise father’s will and after his
virtuous works and qualities. Also, the
lords who are under the realm must take care
that they do not weaken anything in the realm nor
give away anything belonging to the realm, for a lord by
nature original: "herre von natur," meaning a ruler who holds his position by birthright and natural law rather than by temporary appointment. holds his power steadily. Every queen should
be clothed with five virtues. Described first:
with sweet conduct aldepeng? and a perfect character,
and modesty, for it often happens that a
brazen woman loses her modesty. And about this,
Symmachus and Imbrose referring to Quintus Aurelius Symmachus (a Roman statesman) and St. Ambrose of Milan, two historical authorities on ethics and behavior. write that modesty shines
brighter than beauty in a person. For if one is modest and
God-fearing and honorable, that makes them beloved by all people.
Since modesty is praised in men, it is
much more to be praised in women, and they