Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

If the King disregarded it, constitutional monarchy would cease to exist. The King is bound to accept and act upon the advice of his ministers ... for the King to broadcast in disregard of that advice would be appealing over the heads of his constitutional advisers.

By what lawful authority do you bring me to trial?

And therefore I tell you (and I pray God it be not laid to your charge) that I am the Martyr of the People.

Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.

I see all the birds are flown.