Princes, however, have frequently engaged in many other mercantile projects, and have been willing, like private persons, to mend their fortunes, by becoming adventurers in the common branches of trade. They have scarce ever succeeded.

然而，王子们经常从事许多其他商业项目，并且愿意像普通人一样，通过成为普通贸易部门的冒险家来弥补自己的命运。他们几乎没有成功过。