But it is usual--it is usual--that is all, for a man when entering the presence of Royalty to lie down on his back on the floor and elevating his feet towards heaven (as the source of Royal power) to say three times 'Monarchical institutions improve the manners.' But there, there--such pomp is far less truly dignified than your simple kindliness." The Provost's face was red with anger, and he maintained silence.
"And now," said the King, lightly, and with the exasperating air of a man softening a snub; "what delightful weather we are having! You must find your official robes warm, my Lord.

I designed them for your own snow-bound land." "They're as hot as hell," said Buck, briefly.

"I came here on business." "Right," said the King, nodding a great number of times with quite unmeaning solemnity; "right, right, right.

Business, as the sad glad old Persian said, is business.

Be punctual.