...law but through love of justice"; and as to "the will of the Prince," in respect of public matters "he may not lawfully have any will of his own apart...the calculation of the common interest requires." Indeed the very title rex is derived from doing right, that is, acting in accordance with law (recte)....

...because, insofar as he is truly a prince, his will cannot fail to be in accordance with the law.224 "Who, indeed, in respect of public matters can properly...not be at variance with the intention of equity." 225^ Having by this sleight-of-hand reconciled the doctrine of a "higher law" with the text "Quod principi...

...truly a prince, his will cannot fail to be in accordance with the law.224 "Who, indeed, in reipect of public matters can properly speak of the will of...not be at variance with the intention of equity." 225 Having by this sleight-of-hand reconciled the doctrine of a "higher law" with the text "Quod principi...

...prince must yield was thai higher law which is the foundation of justice, equity, and the common good. "Who, indeed, in respect of public matters can properly...enjoins, or the calculation of the common interest requires?"8 The author of the Policraticus labored under no delusions as to what tyrannicide meant....

...law but through love of justice"; and as to "the will of the prince," in respect of public matters, " he may not lawfully have any will of his own apart...or the calculation of the common interest requires. "r'9 Indeed the very title rex is 30 Ibid. 333. The notion that the prince is subject to the law is,...