"You that have never known the restraints of one born to high estate cannot fully understand how wise he was." Yolanda glanced up to Max with amusement in her eyes:-- "Ah, yes! For example, there is poor Mary of Burgundy, who is to marry the French Dauphin.

I pity her.

For all we know, she may be longing for another man as I--I longed for my mastiff, Caesar, when I was away.

By the way, Sir Max, are you still wearing the ring ?" She took his hand and felt for the ring on his finger.

"Ah, you have left it off," she cried reproachfully, answering her own question.
"Yes," answered Max.