KING. The people are muttering?
OLAVUS. The people think that when the King has ordered the introduction of a new faith, he should not for family reasons overlook the violation of the established law....
KING. It's not the people, but you, who are saying that....
OLAVUS. Suppose I took the liberty of telling my King the truth....
KING. You're no court fool who needs to run about dropping truths wherever you go! [Pause] Now, I am willing to admit that the indiscretion of my gracious mother-in-law puts me in a false position toward the adherents of the new faith.... But this is not the bedchamber, and we'll let that question stay where it belongs; back of the bed curtains. Is there anything else?
OLAVUS. Nothing else. But this question....
KING. [Hotly] I'll solve myself!
OLAVUS. Can your Highness solve it?
KING. I think you ask too many questions!
OLAVUS. If it were a private matter, yes—but as it concerns the whole country....