This is a matter of war and peace, not a matter of monarchy or
democracy.


PRIME MINISTER

Your Majesty does not see far enough. Give us war, and we keep our
monarchy. Give us peace, and we plunge within ten years into the rapids
of revolution and democracy.


KING

[_Simply._

I will take my chances with peace.


PRIME MINISTER

[_Stern and cold._

Very good, your Majesty. Then you may paddle your bark alone. I resign.


MINISTER OF WAR

And I resign!