I bowed very low, shame and confusion so choking me that I had not a word to say.

Indeed, I seemed damned beyond redemption, so far as my fortunes depended on obtaining the King's favour.
Again I was left to myself, for the King, anxious, as I took it, to show that his displeasure extended to me only, had stopped again to speak with my lord.

But in a moment, to my surprise, Arlington was at my side.
"Come, sir," said he very genially, "there's no need of despair.

The King is a little vexed, but his resentment is not obstinate; and let me tell you that he has been very anxious to see you." "The King anxious to see me ?" I cried.
"Why, yes.

He has heard much of you." His lips twitched as he glanced at me.