Knivert, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk and others in “The Death of Wolsey”

Aren't you supposed to be running the country?

I leave that to Norfolk. He's had more practice. And in any case, meetings with ambassadors - infinitely tedious. They're all liars, hypocrites and middle-aged men.

Would you prefer them to be women?

My friend, if all ambassadors were beautiful women I'd be serving my country day and night.