The Burden of Kingship

“In England a king hath little more to do than to make war and give away places; which in plain terms, is to impoverish the nation and set it together by the ears. A pretty business indeed for a man to be allowed 800,000 sterling a year for, and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.”

On England, a king hath little more to do than to make war and bestow lands; which in plain terms, is to impoverish the nation and set it at variance. A fine business indeed for a man to be allowed 800,000 sterling per annum for, and to be worshipped into the bargain! Of greater worth is one honest man unto society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that have ever lived.