Tell him to say the marriage shall take place _now_.

Have him use the word _now_.

Do you understand ?" "Yes, my lord," answered Hymbercourt.
"Order him to fetch the missive immediately to the apartments of the duchess.

It shall be read, signed, and despatched in the presence of my daughter and my wife, so that they may know what they have to expect.
I'll see that I'm bothered no more with their tears and their senseless importunities." "I'll carry out your instructions," said Hymbercourt, bowing and taking his leave.
The duke went to his wife's parlor and fell moodily into a chair.

The duchess was sitting on a divan, and the princess was weeping in her arms.