MIRALDA
H'm. I've never known anyone that tried to govern a country or anything of that sort, but...
JOHN BEAL
Of course, I'm just doing what I can to put them right.... I'd be very glad of your advice... Of course, I'm only here in your name.
MIRALDA
What I mean is that I'd always thought that the one thing you shouldn't do, if you don't mind my saying so...
JOHN BEAL
No, certainly.
MIRALDA
Was to interfere in people's religious beliefs.