ted thanamong those who in the beginning were trusted。 Pandolfo Petrucci； Princeof Siena； ruled his state more by those who had been distrusted than byothers。 But on this question one cannot speak generally； for it variesso much with the individual； I will only say this； that those men who atthe mencement of a princedom have been hostile； if they are of adescription to need assistance to support themselves； can always begained over with the greatest ease； and they will be tightly held toserve the prince with fidelity； inasmuch as they know it to be verynecessary