The King is the man for you." She received his caution with that faint smile of hers that softened her face but never seemed to reach her eyes.
He continued his contemplation of the cards in silence for some seconds.
"Yes," he said finally, "I see an exciting future before you.

I hope you will look out for me when you come into your own.

I should value your majesty's favour immensely." "I will give you a place at court as the Queen's jester," she said.
He glanced up again sharply, met her smile, and bowed with much ceremony.
"Your majesty's most humble servant!" he declared, "I enter upon my functions from this day forward.

You will see my cap and bells in the forefront of the throng when you ride to your coronation." "You are sure there will be a coronation ?" she asked.
"It is quite evident," he replied with conviction.
"Even though I chance to be married already ?" He raised his brows.

"That so ?" he drawled.