Dalmo sneered, "Vickley is asking the obvious."
Arthur smiled helplessly, "Yes, asking the obvious, he is speaking out on your behalf."
"And how did Russell respond?"
Arthur rubbed his brow, "Lord Russell's face had gone pale as the walls of St. James's Palace, but he forced himself to stand. He said..."
Arthur slowed his speech, almost reciting word for word, "Before the new Governor arrives in Montreal to take office, Earl of Dalmo remains the government-appointed Governor of Lower Canada. Since he is the Governor of Lower Canada, how could the government not support him? Furthermore, Dalmo's departure is unrelated to government support or opposition. Your Excellency's mission has successfully fulfilled the tasks assigned by the Cabinet, so the government believes that at this stage, it is more in line with the long-term interests of the colony to have the new Governor take over. As for the Earl himself, now is the time for him to return to London to shine brightly."
