Here, too, the appendages of a monarchy have been converted into the essence of a republic; only here, because of a more numerous heterogeneous political population, it is needful to keep the ancient show while we secretly interpolate the new reality.
Bagehot discusses the transformation of monarchy into a republic in England, highlighting the need for maintaining traditional appearances.
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