"I see your point," the Emperor replied, with no more mockery in his voice.

The Emperor had not replied to his whispered words.

"I was not thinking of myself," replied the Emperor, with dignity.

"You will be sent to the proper places," replied the Emperor.

The Emperor might reply at length, perhaps dictating a rescript in response.

"You're most welcome," the Emperor replied with a slight smile.

"I most assuredly was," the Emperor replied, and chuckled again.

"You'd be surprised at how many people think so," the Emperor replied.

"It was suggested to me in my conversations with the Korsars themselves," replied the Emperor.

"So I should imagine," replied the Emperor, with true politeness.