This is a democratic country.

They'd kick at my being called master of anything, and I'd have to tell a lie to counteract it." "But it's the truth, and it hasn't to be overtaken." A grim look came into Ingolby's face.

"I'd like to be master-boss of life and death, holder of the sword and balances, the Sultan, here just for one week.

I'd change some things.

I'd gag some people that are doing terrible harm.