Ok, class. We have two choices: The "Real" Strephon is the real Strephon, or
the "Real" Strephon is one of a number of things that just *look* like the real
Strephon...
Now, if it's really Strephon, then one of his big concerns should be the big
concern of nearly every monarch you can name throughout history: a successor.
The dynasty must be carried on, either by, ah "active biological measures", or
by naming one of his distant relatives to be his successor.
If it's not the real Strephon, he still has to deal with this issue. (pun!)
This is made all the more urgent by the apparent desire of Strephon to
personally lead his fleets into battle...
(Any of you ladies out there have any ambitious characters?)
Bob, asker of questions Big and Small.