The scene in Servia is not growing clear. All that
is visible is Queen Natalie sitting there in her house listening to threats from the Regents, from the Ministry, and from the ex-King ; and replying to Here I am, and here I intend to remain.' The Government is at its wits' end, and there is a rumour that en-King Milan will be recalled as the only man not afraid to affront his ex-wife. That would be a solution almost comic ; but we fancy all parties will await the Session of the Skuptschina, and the decision of the 102 peasants who make up its majority, and who know nothing except how to grow razor-backed pigs. If they vote for expulsion, the Regency may possibly find courage to expel; but if not, then possibly Queen Natalie may expel them. Has mankind grown so much wiser than the Jews, who in emergencies cast lots, and at least believed that the lots would be divinely guided In our despair, we consult and obey the fishermen of Nairn. That seems ridiculous, but there is no help, and the fishermen may be as well guided as the lots.
