We are given only a sketchy impression of the processes for governing the kingdom in the present passage. Further particulars will be supplied later in the book. Their monarch, the Prince, attains his post through an elective method rather than through inheritance, and his powers are not specified other than that he presides at the meetings of the council of Tranibors. The selection of all other government officials appears to be by election, though the question of suffrage is not discussed. Still it is evident that the system is basically democratic.
