Marcel was somewhat flummoxed by the petit oeuf d'or that had mysteriously appeared beneath him. How would this affect his chances of becoming the new Tory leader? Was it a blessing? Was it a curse?
He'd need to confer with Penny Mordaunt about the significance of a curse in the nethers, but equally, he'd need to understand from Rishi how best to incubate a golden egg.
Which way to run? Priti?
Evidence suggests that the faster you can run, the greater are your chances of remaining in place.