Hence the origin of the right of primogeniture, and of what is called lineal succession.

因此，长子继承权和所谓的直系继承权的起源。

The right of primogeniture, however, still continues to be respected; and as of all institutions it is the fittest to support the pride of family distinctions, it is still likely to endure for many centuries.

然而，长子继承权仍然继续得到尊重；在所有制度中，它最适合支持家族荣誉的骄傲，它仍然可能持续许多个世纪。