of these Monarchs first as of a splendid event in history, of a meeting which, under all the circumstances, is bound to have the most far-reaching consequences.”—D’you hear!—“The most far-reaching consequences.”
Friend (takes the paper and reads): “The Political, Statistical, and Geographical” Oh, the devil!
Master: It’s our favourite paper.
Friend: It’s simply incredible. What did you say—“The Positive Values of Serfdom”?
Master: Yes. (Pours him out mead)
Friend: So you seriously advocate serfdom? Thanks, enough; this stuff’s very strong.
Master: So I seriously advocate serfdom! (Pours out for Companion and self) It’s strong only for the weak.
Friend: And you say this?
Master: I am repenting—I had erred. You see, I’m not a god.
Companion (with energy): You are a god!
Master: Not in that sense. You ask for my articles, but that part of me lost its belief in social ideals and died of sorrow. It gave up its place to a despot!
