Indeed, Mr. Thiers enjoyed discussing the issue of distributing new books in Britain with the "British," but he also mentioned that his position in the Cabinet was a more treasured asset. Did he find his position too secure? Why engage in negotiations that could possibly anger the King?
Upon hearing this, a sudden realization flashed in Louis's mind, followed by a chill creeping over him, and a layer of sweat appeared on his forehead. It wasn't the mist of rain, but cold sweat emerging from the truth's revelation.
"Are you saying that Thiers is so confident because King Louis Philippe doesn't care about how he deals with the Royalists? His true concern is with the Republican threat..."
"Perhaps it's not just the Republicans." Arthur picked up his pipe again: "Is he entirely unworried about the Bonapartist? I heard that you petitioned to return to France in the past few days to serve in the French Army. But you were tactfully refused, wasn't that the case?"
