Elid, I cannot take these prim speeches
any more. I must refute your stances.
That is, I should have done before today.
I would they were undone thereby, annulled,
but you have uttered. They stand between
not just you and me; but they block, also,
the interactions of the community.
Dissension makes all less and less secure.
I could absorb your nonsense; I am strong;
but people hear; and they think otherwise;
while someone notices, many probably,
if we meet secretly or in private.
There is no privacy in politics
and secrecy should be deniable.
So please cooperate. Do not resist.
I lawfully govern all of this space
and you are part of it. You are governed.
I charge you to obey and not demur
from any judgment that I make; nor plan;
nor policy; I need you at my side,
church and state together as a full team.
Support me, please. Or I shall damage you.
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