Prince Schubert in Action Prince Schubert's first move was to declare an amnesty for political prisoners and invite home all Ruritanian expatriates. Those who were jailed on false charges were exonerated by special tribunals. The young leader announced that he would abrogated all oppressive fiats which his predecessor had promulgated. Things began to look up temporarily for citizens who perceived in Prince Schubert sincerity, idealist, and honesty which had been lacking in mendacious king Andrew. it's an ill wind blows nobody good--When the star quarterback broke his leg, the coach gave the rookie his big chance and the younger made good; the coach mumbled, "It's an ill wind." (someone usually benefits from another person's misfortune)