Put my crown on her head.

Only let me hide myself in some convent, where I may never see her more." Then, more soberly, she asked him how he reconciled his conduct to his religious professions.

"You are ready," she said, "to put your kingdom to hazard for the sake of your soul; and yet you are throwing away your soul for the sake of that creature." Father Petre, on bended knees, seconded these remonstrances.
It was his duty to do so; and his duty was not the less strenuously performed because it coincided with his interest.

The King went on for a time sinning and repenting.

In his hours of remorse his penances were severe.