The carriage, which should have gone filled with so much family happiness, is just out of sight, carrying only the cares of a statesman in it.
The usher came back discontented and disappointed.

The more or less of liberty which he is allowed to enjoy, is his barometer of the political atmosphere.

If he gets leave, all goes well; if he is kept at his post, the country is in danger.

His opinion on public affairs is but a calculation of his own interest.

My friend is almost a statesman.
I had some conversation with him, and he told me several curious particulars of public life.
The new minister has old friends whose opinions he opposes, though he still retains his personal regard for them.