I would not have a student on the throne, though I would have one near by for an adviser.

I would set forward as prince a man of a good, medium understanding, lively rather than deep; a man of courtly manner, possessed of the double art to ingratiate and to command; receptive, accommodating, seductive.

I have been observing you since your first entrance.

Well, sir, were I a subject of Grunewald I should pray heaven to set upon the seat of government just such another as yourself.' 'The devil you would!' exclaimed the Prince.
The licentiate Roederer laughed most heartily.

'I thought I should astonish you,' he said.