"I think so, sire, for three reasons."
"Tell them to me, Chicot."
"Willingly. The first is that Cahors is a town of good produce, which Henri III. will like to keep for himself."
"That is not very honest."
"It is very royal, sire."
"Ah! it is royal to take what you like."
"Yes; that is called taking the lion's share, and the lion is the king of animals."
"I shall remember your lesson, Chicot. Now, your second reason."
"Madame Catherine—"
"Oh! does my good mother still mix in politics?"