But enduring power it cannot wield, because power demands qualities which the populace does not possess, or it would not be populace.

The inevitable, tragic corollary of civilization is populace.

For the rest, abuses can be corrected by equity; and equity, if it is not found in the enlightened, is not to be found at all.

M.
Necker is to set about correcting abuses, and limiting privileges.

That is decided.