He guessed her thought.
"You will not be so mad," he said urbanely again.

"Of what can you complain to the Queen?
Tut, tut, you must seek other friends than the Majesty of England!" "Then, my lord, I will," she answered bravely.

"I will seek the help of such a Friend as fails not when all fails, even He who putteth down the mighty from their seats and exalteth the humble." "Well, well, if I have not touched your heart," he answered gallantly, "I at least have touched your wit and intellect.

Once more I offer you alliance.

Think well before you decline." He had no thought that he would succeed, but it was ever his way to return to the charge.