[The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 by W. Harrison Ainsworth]@TWC D-Link bookThe Star-Chamber, Volume 2 CHAPTER VI 2/6
Our relative chances of success will then be more apparent.
If, however, any motives for secrecy exist, I will not press the inquiry, but leave the disclosure to a more convenient season." "_Nunc est narrandi tempus_," rejoined the King.
"No time like the present.
We are anxious to ken wha the hero may be." "I will not keep your Majesty a moment in suspense," said De Gondomar. "The young knight whom I design to select as the Marquis's opponent, and whom I am sure will feel grateful for having such means of honourable distinction afforded him, is present at the banquet." "Here!" exclaimed James, looking round.
"To whom do you refer, Count? It cannot be Sir Gilbert Gerrard, or Sir Henry Rich; for--without saying aught in disparagement of their prowess--neither of them is a match for Buckingham! Ah! save us! We hae it.
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