Walter Bagehot: “If the Queen had been an ordinary officer she would long since have…”

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If the Queen had been an ordinary officer she would long since have complained, and long since have been relieved of this slavish labour.

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Bagehot argues that if the Queen were an ordinary officer, she would have complained about her burdensome duties.

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Walter Bagehot: “If the Queen had been an ordinary officer she would long since have complained, and long since have been relieved of…”