So my advice is that we just sit here quietly
untilJoe comes back and tells us whats been settled.
We cant make a new Cabinetbefore Magnus comes
in.
The King returns with Proteus, who looks
glum.
She doesnt seem to know that she is the Princess
Royal, eh? How can he govern thecountry if we have all the power and he has
none?
Well, they say everybodys business is
nobodysbusiness, which is just what Joe is fit for. How can he govern thecountry if
we have all the power and he has none? To make democracy work in Crassuss waywe need
poverty and hardship.
I demand an explanation of the words bungling
andsquabbling. At this moment my cue is to shew you, not my owntemper, but the
temper of my Cabinet.
If His Majesty wants a Cabinet of dumb dogs he will
notget it from my party. Look at the potteries: the new crown Derby! Do not
misunderstand me: I do not wantthe old governing class back. And this drudgery,
remember, is a sweated trade,the only one now left in this country.
Apart from Amandas family relations, am I face to
facewith a united Cabinet.
Take no notice of them, Bill: they are only having
theirbit of fun with you as a new comer. The King and the Princess go out,
apparently much pleased.
I have to organize and administerall the motor
power in the country for the good of the country. All except the two women laugh
uproariously at this.
But what interest has a king in flattering a
subject? The King and the Princess go out, apparently much pleased. Why not, if the
horse you have got is subject tohysterics? Am I to take that threat seriously, Mr
Proteus? You didnt arrange it with him, Mandy: did you? But what interest has a king
in flattering a subject?
If you could see a joke, Bill, you wouldnt be the
greatpopular orator you are. Now, Joe: dont you think you havelet us run loose long
enough? Do you expect me to say, when I am asked fora pledge, You must ask the
King?
You didnt arrange it with him, Mandy: did
you?
That is exactly the question that has to be settled
hereand now.
I could have found thembetter jobs in the Post
Office.
When I want to find out what he is up to Ihave to
come and ask your Majesty. Lysistrata and the rest of the men resume theirseats,
leaving Pliny and Amanda standing. Where was the advantage to himin such a display?