It may be that we, too, have some power over the king's mind, and that we may lead him in the right path, even though those of his own blood would fain have it otherwise.

The future only can show with whom the power lies.

But you?
Love and duty both draw you one way now, and the Church may count upon you." "To my last breath, father." "And you upon the Church.

It will serve you, if you in turn will but serve it." "What higher wish could I have ?" "You will be our daughter, our queen, our champion, and you will heal the wounds of the suffering Church." "Ah! if I could!" "But you can.

While there is heresy within the land there can be no peace or rest for the faithful.