THE ARMY

Bravery, military pride, tradition of chivalry and trustworthiness are the four qualities that make a regiment invincible.

The army should know how to receive an attack without breaking up in disorder, and to advance.

The men may not be bold and not have much strength of resistance, but right formation often leads an army to success.

If the king guards against losing the affection of the army through personal misconduct or by niggardliness in payments towards its upkeep, he keeps it free from desertions, disaffection and the temptation of poverty. It is only then that the army fights well and achieve victories.

Even when the army has plenty of brave and good soldiers, without good commanders it cannot stand.

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