Believe me, it is no pleasant matter for me either.

I have ordered your brother to have his carriage at the postern at nine o'clock, for I thought that perhaps you would wish to retire after nightfall." "To hide my shame from a laughing court! It was thoughtful of you, sire.

And yet, perhaps, this too was a duty, since we hear so much of duties nowadays, for who was it but you--" "I know, madame, I know.

I confess it.

I have wronged you deeply.
Believe me that every atonement which is in my power shall be made.
Nay, do not look so angrily at me, I beg.