We are the political people; we are the ultimate rulers.

Our language----" "There's a quotation from Virgil----" "I know.

We are very like the Romans.

But there are no new races to overthrow us." He began to sketch the future extension of Britannic lordship and influence.

Kingdoms were overthrown with a joke, continents were annexed in a boyish phrase; Armageddon transacted itself in sheer lightness of heart.