9. After an interval of seven years he may be elected again.

10. If the king is killed by the enemy, his nearest relative may be

a candidate to succeed him.

11. If he dies a natural death, or if his period of service has

expired, he shall not be succeeded by any blood relation nearer than

the fourth degree.

12. Those who fight with arms are not men of counsel, therefore no

king must bear arms. His wisdom must be his weapon, and the love of

his warriors his shield.

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