She glanced over several lines of text, initially encountering the formal and rigid colonial report, filled with data on taxes, gatherings, and public order.
But as she turned to the second page, an abrupt line caught Victoria's eye.
— If my suggestions are again rejected by the Cabinet, then I will have no choice but to resign from the position of Governor of Lower Canada.
Victoria looked up at Viscount Melbourne, a trace of astonishment in her eyes, which soon turned to anger: "Is he... is he threatening to resign?"
Viscount Melbourne sighed: "Dalmo is always like this, Your Majesty. His rebellious nature, I'm sure you've heard of it. He always remembers that he's a champion of Parliamentary reform, but often forgets his role as a colonial governor. I know how he thinks; if he can't implement the principles of responsible government, it's tantamount to colluding with the reactionaries."
