Koll.—understood and supported by the most enlightened section of the people, who are weary of falsehood and long for a generous but secure measure of self-government.
The King. That's just it!
Flink (who was just going to sit down, jumps up again, lays down his pipe and stands with arms akimbo, as he says:) But what sort of ridiculous ideas are these? Aren't you republicans, then?
Koll. I am not.
Gran. I am; but that does not prevent my being of opinion that the change of government should be made gradually and gently—
Flink. That would be treason!
Gran. Treason!
Flink. Treason against the truth—against our convictions!
Koll. Don't let us use big words! Monarchy is strongly rooted in the existing order of things.
Flink (with a laugh). In the insurance company!