19/23 "What is it ?" "Brott has refused to join with Letheringham in forming a ministry. It is rumoured even that a coalition was proposed, and that Brott would have nothing to do with it." The Prince looked into his wineglass. "You do not seem to appreciate its significance." The Prince looked up again. "You shall explain to me." "Brott refuses to compromise," the Duke said. "He stands for a ministry of his own selection. |