"And for myself?"
"Ah! you must have something for yourself also?"
"I should be proud to hold a commission by virtue of your Majesty's munificence."
"What rank do you demand?"
"I should love to be governor of Braune. I have always longed to be a governor."
"Granted."
"In that case, save for a trifling formality, the bargain is concluded."
"What is that formality?"
"Will your Majesty deign to sign this bit of paper, which I prepared in advance, hoping that my services would be acceptable to my magnanimous sovereign?"
"What is the paper?"