SIR ROBERT.—Ha, ha! that was from the late premier, I suppose. He merely forgot an adjective—it is cheap bread that the people are clamouring for.
THE QUEEN.—And why can they not have it?
SIR ROBERT.—I have consulted with the Duke of Richmond upon the subject, and he says it is impossible.
THE QUEEN.—But why?
SIR ROBERT.—Wheat must be lower before bread can be cheaper.
THE QUEEN.—Well!
SIR ROBERT.—And rents must be less if that is the case, and—
THE QUEEN.—Well!
SIR ROBERT.—And that the landowners won’t agree to.
THE QUEEN.—Well!