“I think I want to wear more gold. More gold, more silk, capes, crowns. I want to wear it all in public. Really show off my wealth.”
“Louis, I dunno. You and your dad have been fighting wars and sending troops to America, and it’s expensive. People aren’t happy.”
“Let’s celebrate the merchants too. Those hard-working aristocrats are bringing in more taxes than I know what to do with. Let’s have lavish lunches… Pass me my bejewelled sceptre, I want to ride through the poor parts of town, and will need to smack any famished wretch who tries to touch my silken breeches.”
“Louis, it just seems like a bad idea. I kinda feel like the people will resent conspicuous displays of wealth while our state is failing.”
“Oh shut up Jean-Jacques you wet blanket. What are they going to do?”
April 9, 2009 at 10:22 am
The most perfect Historilol. Easily.