It was Prince Sobieski's New Year's gift to me,--a jewel unique and in an unique setting.

This must persuade her.
His father, great King John of Poland, took it from the Grand Vizier's tent when the Turks were routed at Vienna." O'Toole reached out his hand and engulfed the jewel.
"Sure," said he, "it is a pretty sort of toy.

It would persuade any woman to anything so long as she was promised it to hang about her neck.
You must promise it to the Princess, but not give it to her--no, lest when she has got it she should be content to remain in Innspruck.

I know.

You must promise it." Wogan bowed to O'Toole's wisdom and took back the snuff-box.