What's so amusing?

I was merely offering my thoughts on the new French king. With such great power, yet such meager authority as a man.

Continue.

His pettiness is astounding. He will bear a mortal grudge at the mildest of slights. Spoiled cub with a spike in his paw. Riveted with resentment. Unable to forgive or forget. A great king, a great man rises above such things.

And what would you know of great men?

I've read enough books and heard enough talk to believe I'd know one if he were before me.

Then look about you. I am curious. Do you see one here?

Looking my lord... still looking, my lord.

[pause] [looking at the king]

Ah! There. Found one.

[laughs to himself as the subjects in the room start to laugh]