"Let the herald leave his packet, or deliver it later." A whispered conversation took place between the Burgundian herald and the Englishman.

Then spoke the Burgundian:-- "Most Gracious Princess, the English herald has no packet.

He bears a verbal message to your late father, and insists that he must deliver it to Your Highness at once." "Must, indeed!" cried Mary, indignantly.

Then turning to the king: "These English grow arrogant, Your Majesty.

What has the herald to say?
Let him come forward.