The welfare of my country before everything.

God, who has given me the power, has, no doubt, willed that I should have that power for the good of all, and He has given me, at the same time, discernment.

If the parliament were to order such a thing, I should reflect." The brow of Athos became clouded.

"Then I may positively say that your honor is not inclined to favor King Charles II. ?" "You continue to question me, monsieur le comte; allow me to do so in turn, if you please." "Do, monsieur; and may God inspire you with the idea of replying to me as frankly as I shall reply to you." "When you shall have taken this money back to your prince, what advice will you give him ?" Athos fixed upon Monk a proud and resolute look.
"My lord," said he, "with this million, which others would perhaps employ in negotiating, I would advise the king to rise two regiments, to enter Scotland, which you have just pacified: to give to the people the franchises which the revolution promised them, and in which it has not, in all cases, kept its word.

I should advise him to command in person this little army, which would, believe me, increase, and to die, standard in hand, and sword in sheath, saying, 'Englishmen! I am the third king of my race you have killed; beware of the justice of God!'" Monk hung down his head, and mused for an instant.