"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.
"Ah!" he said.
"This is disturbing news," the Duke continued.

"You do not seem to appreciate its significance." The Prince looked up again.
"Perhaps not," he said.

"You shall explain to me." "Brott refuses to compromise," the Duke said.

"He stands for a ministry of his own selection.