"Catharine Parr is lost," whispered he in Lady Jane's ear.

"Catharine Parr is lost, and you shall be the king's seventh wife." Whilst this was passing in the drawing-room, the young queen was on her knees before Cranmer, and with him sending up to God fervent prayers for prosperity and peace.

Tears filled her eyes, and her heart trembled as if before some approaching calamity..