Look at me and say am I one to threaten?
Ay, and before you answer bear in mind that there are those at my call who can strike hard, and that among them I think you'll find the King of England." She paused.
"What hellish plot is this that you hatch against me ?" asked Sir John, with some note of doubt in his voice.

"What have I to fear from my liege lord, the King of England ?" "Only, sir, that you consort with and would wed me to one who, although you may not know it, has, I am told, much to fear from him, so much that I wonder that he has ridden to seek his Grace's presence.

Well, you are ill and I am angered and together we are but as steel and flint, from the meeting of which comes fire that may burn us both.

Therefore, since being better than I thought, you need me not and have only cruel words for greeting, I'll bid you farewell and get me back to those who are kindlier.

God be with you, and give you your health again." "Ah!" said or rather snarled Sir John, "I thought as much and am ready for the trick.