"These people fell for the drug. They jeopardized our kingdom's safety, and they must be punished. I suggest y

"These people fell for the drug. They jeopardized our kingdom's safety, and they must be punished. I suggest you strip them of their positions and their possessions, and bequeath them to their successors – who will hopefully be individuals of stronger will and moral fiber. We do not delight in severe punishment, but indulging their vices and then financing their treatment from the people's budget – that is a bridge too far."