The political advise that De Pizan offers in her text to women of means, and women who have access to power, was perhaps the most interesting aspect of her for me. In "How the good and wise princess will make every effort to restore peace between the prince and the barons if there is any discord" Pizan reminds the ladies that war is ugly and terrible, and that women often get the shortest end of the war stick. Therefore she advises the ladies on how to appeal to everyone present, and use her skills with words and persuasion to slow down the massacre. For example,