I was only telling you that I had not finished my pedestal for him--wait a little.

Because, you see, for my part, I don't go over to the system of 'mild despotisms,' no, indeed.

I am a democrat to the bone of me.

It is simply as a democratical ruler, and by grace of the people, that I accept him, and he must justify himself by more deeds to his position before he glorifies himself before _me_.

That's what I mean to say.