Mr Gladstone, in fact, is tired of being in the office.The pleasure of leading the ragtag and bobtail proves but so-so, compared with the pleasure of commanding the House of Commons.

• 格拉斯东先生事实上对在野生活已感厌烦。领导下层群众的乐趣远不及在下议院中当领袖的快乐。