who, on the contrary, evinced gratitude, as each of them felt that he was liable to a similar injury. To prevent the recurrence of such evils, they determined to make laws, and decree proportionate punishments. Such was the origin of justice.
No sooner was justice known, than she influenced them in the choice of a chief. They had not now recourse either to the strongest or the bravest, but they sought him who was the most just and wise.
As the sovereignty became hereditary, and not elective, the children degenerated from their parents; and, instead of endeavouring to emulate their virtues, they only. shewed they were princes, by distinguishing themselves by luxury, indolence, and the refinement of all pleasures. This conduct soon drew upon them the hatred of the people. The object of their hate he experienced fear, and fear dictated both pre-cautions and resentment, and on these bases tyranny arose.
Such were the commencements and the causes of the disorders, plots, and conspi-
