I again repeat to
your Majesty that the country does not want a policy of adventure which
cost it so dear in 1913. It was your own policy too. Before 1913 we
thought you were a great diplomatist, but since then we have seen what
fruits your diplomacy bears. You took advantage of all the loopholes in
the Constitution to direct the country according to your own views. Your
Ministers are nothing. You alone are the author of this policy and you
will have to bear the responsibility."
The King replied frigidly, "The policy which I have decided to follow is
that which I consider the best for the welfare of the country."
"It is a policy which will only bring misfortune," replied the sturdy
Agrarian. "It will lead to fresh catastrophes, and compromise not only
the future of our country, but that of your dynasty, and may cost you
your head."
It was as bold a saying as ever was uttered before a King, and Ferdinand
looked astonished at the peasant who was thus speaking to him. He said,
"Do not mind my head; it is already old. Rather mind your own!" he added
with a disdainful smile, and turned away.
M. Stambulivski retorted: "My head matters little, Sire. What matters
more is the good of our country."
The King paid no more attention to him, and took M. Gueshoff and M.
Danoff apart, who again insisted on convoking the Chamber, and assured
him that M.
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