Wellesley and Foreign Minister Lord Grenville exchanged glances, and the latter immediately agreed:
"The most favorable way forward for our nation at present should be to swiftly end all conflicts on land.
"Afterwards, our main objective should be to strive to unite the German states, await their recovery, and then plan a siege against France."
William Pitt Junior tiredly rubbed his forehead, his bloodshot eyes looking out the window: "This amounts to admitting our defeat..."
Admiral Jervis, Chairman of the Sea Battle Committee, said:
"No, Prime Minister, it's just Prussia and Austria who have been defeated.
"Our nation can continue to utilize naval advantages to blockade trade along the French coast. This way, the war can drag on indefinitely."
