"I agree," Norrell says quickly, "at least in part. British magic should be able to make a mark on its own terms. We have no need of assistance from America of all places. Just look at history! Look at what happens whenever the Americans get involved! No, British magic must stay respectable. We must look to ourselves first, although -- sir, I think we are very much handling ourselves. We may have lost one territory, but we have gained another. It is my belief that we will continue to drive the fae back, that we must. That is how we will keep ourselves in control, and set an example for how things should be done."