The Duke of Wellington tapped his cane twice on the floor, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to explain. He just waved his hand for Disraeli to convey the message: "Young man, you speak."
Disraeli came to the side of the Earl of Aberdeen and repeated it all. Unexpectedly, halfway through, the Earl of Aberdeen stood up in shock: "Is this true?"
"Clark is currently in Scotland carrying out this mission," Disraeli said seriously, "If Your Excellency doesn't believe me, you can ask him yourself after he returns."
Peel sat quietly on the armchair, observing his two old friends, and sipped his brandy nonchalantly.
Wellington was silent for a long time, then downed his drink in one gulp: "Whose idea was this anyway?"
