Flink. That's it.
The King. And on foot?
Flink. Always on foot.
The King. Upon my word, I don't believe there is a man in the country that can gauge popular opinion as accurately as you! Let us sit down and have a chat. Do you drink champagne?
Flink. Yes—when I can't get anything better!
The King (lifting his glass to FLINK). Your health, (They all drink, and then seat themselves.) What part the country were you in last?
Flink. I have just been shooting with our friend here.
The King. So he is your friend? He is mine, too! My best friend, ever since I was a boy. (He stretches out his hand; GRAN gets up and grasps it in both of his.)
Koll (to FLINK, who is looking astonished). Mr. Speranza was a naval cadet at the same time as Gran.
Flink. Really! Were they on the same ship?