[xxxvi. 110]

1822 June 30

Constitut. Code

Supreme Operative

I. Monarch

2. Intellectuals

The answer is - no matter of what sort. This answer is the only proper one. In respect of moral aptitude, the mind [...?] condition and situation of the royal pupil being what it is, any infirmity /vacuity/ in his mind, even supposing it ever so compleat /perfect/ can scarcely be matter of regret: the knowledge supposing him to have any, the sound judgment supposing him to have any - could not in that situation be applied to any other purpose than the giving extent and promptitude to the sinister sacrifice.

It being thus certain that in /with/ a receptacle thus /so/ situated nothing /no sort of matter/ contributory to the greatest happiness of the greatest number could keep its place even if injected which is what it never would be it may therefore /accordingly/ be stated as a matter not worth thinking about with what rubbish the receptacle which in an ordinary situation /the opposite state of thing/ might be [...?] with matter contributory to the greatest happiness of the greatest number may happen to be filled As no considerable good could /degree could good/ be produced by any such injection so neither could any evil good could not in any considerable degree be lodged so on the other hand neither could evil. Take for example information /indication given/ concerning the most apt /best adapted/ means for promoting the only interest which can be the object of regard - means for giving the maximum of extent and promptitude to the sinister sacrifice. A scheme of instruction, by which all such pernicious knowledge would be excluded would it not be preferable it may be asked to a scheme in which it were comprized? The answer is - No. For in this way the supply afforded by others the supply afforded by the Minister /servant/ whoever he happens to be who /whose destiny it is to/ holds the seals of office when the royal pupil holds the sceptre this supply will at all times be perfect this cup will at all times be full, and by no quantity which has his breast for the seat of it, can any addition ever be made