human
Ah, Norman, said Ianthe, as they left the group, in her low and gentle tones,
gpt
I see you are playing the game bravely. But you must play it as if you loved it, for it is a game for the glory of Alsander--if you do not love Alsander you cannot love its Queen; and if you do love Alsander, then, perhaps--but, hush! There is Vorza, dodging us round the statue.
human
Your Majesty,
gpt
Count Vorza, he said, pleasantly,
human
He is misguided but young,
gpt
He is misguided and young, echoed the King.
human
I have also noted in him a certain flightiness, eccentricity and weakness of purpose. But it seems he also has ambition.
gpt
Ambition! said Vorza, genuinely startled.
human
I have known him as the gayest and most delightful young man in Alsander, but he is surely not interested in affairs of State!
gpt
We have been deceived, Count Vorza. He is an enthusiast. He hopes to reform us all. He desires a post in the government.
human
Surely he would be out of his element in serious affairs--if your Majesty and the gracious subject of our conversation will pardon my saying so!
gpt
I do not know, Vorza; I do not know. We need enthusiasts, we need youth. His father, however mistaken in his views, is an able man, and the ability may be inherited. I should like to give him a place in the government--but what place? I ask your advice, my Lord Chamberlain.
human
I have no hesitation in giving it, your Majesty. My poor experience is always at your service and the service of the country. If any government post be given to this young man, it must be the Ministry of Fine Arts--a post which I am sure he would fill with distinction.
gpt
I am entirely of your opinion, Count Vorza. The appointment shall be gazetted to-morrow.