“In three, your excellency.”
“Very well; now select the most abusive and personal of the unfavorable articles, and let me know the names of the writers.”
This list, too, was duly prepared and presented.
“Shall I bring this to the attention of the public prosecutor?” queried the secretary.
“For what purpose?”
“Why, to institute proceedings under the statutes regulating the press.”
“No, I do not wish it,” said the Premier. “I wish to select from these journalists my most aggressive critic and make him my advocate and spokesman. I shall offer him the editorship of my organ. Experience has taught me that the best champion and most faithful defender is the man who has been your bitterest assailant.” (Text.)
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Enemies of Character—See [Self-conflict].
Enemy of the World, An—See [Mystery, Value of].