But whither away so fast, and wherefore ?" "I go to seek speech with the cardinal." "With the cardinal, quotha?
And wherefore with him ?" "I go to ask the life of Master Clarke.

They say the cardinal is not bloodthirsty or cruel.

I will prove that for mine own self.

And if a victim must needs be had, I will offer myself in his place.
"Yes, Arthur, I will.

Seek not to stay me by fair words.