I cannot draw upon a reigning sovereign.' 'And it is this man, to whom you dare not offer satisfaction, that you choose to insult!' cried Otto.
'Pardon me,' said the traveller, 'you are unjust.

It is because you are a reigning sovereign that I cannot fight with you; and it is for the same reason that I have a right to criticise your action and your wife.

You are in everything a public creature; you belong to the public, body and bone.

You have with you the law, the muskets of the army, and the eyes of spies.

We, on our side, have but one weapon--truth.' 'Truth!' echoed the Prince, with a gesture.
There was another silence.
'Your Highness,' said Sir John at last, 'you must not expect grapes from a thistle.