human
You have heard the wise words of my councilors, Prince. What have you to say in reply?
gpt
If you will pardon me, Your Majesty, I think you are wrong to leave the affairs of the people to others to direct. If you knew them as well as I do, you would distrust the words of your councilors, who naturally fear your anger more than they do that of your subjects.
human
If they fear my anger they will be careful to do no injustice to my people. Surely you cannot expect me to attend to levying the taxes myself, continued the King, with growing annoyance.
gpt
What are my officers for, but to serve me?
human
They should serve you, it is true, replied the Prince, thoughtfully,
gpt
Nonsense! answered the King;
human
In the meantime, said the Prince,
gpt
In what way?
human
By giving them money from your full coffers.
gpt
Nonsense! again cried the King, this time with real anger;