Then the letter will read, 'begs that His Majesty of France will _not_ move toward the immediate consummation of the treaty.' What could be more natural than that my father should wish nothing of importance to occur until after this war with Switzerland is over?
The French king, of course, will answer that he will not move in the matter, and his letter will throw father into a delightful frenzy of rage.

It may even induce him to declare war against France, and to break off the treaty of marriage when he returns from Switzerland.

He has often done battle for a lesser cause.

It will at least prevent the marriage for the present.

It may prevent it forever." "Surely that cannot be; King Louis will immediately explain the mistake to your father," suggested Margaret.
"But father, you know, will not listen to an explanation if he fears it may avert blows," returned Yolanda; "and he will be sure not to believe King Louis whose every word he doubts.