trebell. [His thoughts running quickly.] There'll only be a nominal majority of sixteen against them. The Labour lot are committed on their side . . and now that the Irish have gone—
wedgecroft. But they'll be beaten on the Address first go.
trebell. Yes . . Horsham hasn't any doubt of it.
wedgecroft. He'll be in office within a week of the King's speech.
trebell. [With another access of energy.] I'll pull the bill that's in my head through a Horsham cabinet and the House. Then I'll leave them . . they'll go to the country—
wedgecroft. You know Percival's pledge about that at Bristol wasn't very definite.
trebell. Horsham means to.
wedgecroft. [With friendly contempt.] Oh, Horsham!
trebell. Anyway, it's about Percival I want you. How ill is he?