At present, the Home Office has already set a price for him, while on Lord Brougham's side it seems like the chaos after a tree falls.
Given this, Arthur thought it over and found it really hard to resist this tide of history, even if it is one that pushes from behind.
But such things aren't surprising to this top history graduate from the University of London, who knows full well that history has always been a spiral ascent.
And now, the matter of the Poor Laws is evidently in the midst of such a spiral process.
Arthur was silent for a moment.
It wasn't hesitation, but a deliberate pause.
He knew well that in such a moment, any overly quick response would seem like a pre-prepared speech.
"Your Majesty." He finally spoke, his voice slightly lower and slower than before: "If you allow me to speak frankly, your recent discomfort itself shows that you are not indifferent to these matters."
Victoria paused slightly in surprise: "You..."
