But that would be too late for many of us.
"However, I do not say that, at the present time, many would not be disposed to do what they could against Augustus of Saxony.

We are accustomed to civil wars; and, though these may cause misery and ruin, in the districts where they take place, they do not touch us here in the capital.

But this is a different affair.

Augustus has, without reason or provocation, brought down your fiery King of Sweden upon us; and, if he continues on the throne, we may hear the Swedish cannon thundering outside our walls, and may have the city taken and sacked.

Therefore, for once, politics become our natural business.
"But, though you may find many well wishers, I doubt if you can obtain any substantial aid.