There is nothing that the King's servants may do that does not concern
the King.


KING

True. But sometimes the King is kept in ignorance nevertheless.

[_To the_ SECRETARY.

What paper is that you have there, if you please?


SECRETARY

[_With an uneasy glance at the others._

Here, your Majesty.


MINISTER OF WAR

[_Aside to_ SECRETARY.

Get out!

[_Exit_ SECRETARY.