There is nothing to say against that.
I had rather make a bargain directly with my priest, but I do not insist on this.

So much for the second hogshead.

This leaves four, however.
-- Do you believe that two would be too much for your share of the army and navy expenses?
-- Alas, it is little compared with what they have cost me already.

They have taken from me two sons whom I tenderly loved.
-- The balance of power in Europe must be maintained.
-- Well, my God! the balance of power would be the same if these forces were every where reduced a half or three-quarters.

We should save our children and our money.