Listen, then.

The king, as you know, is about to hold a great tournament and festival of the poets, and it will take place in a few days.

Now, then, at this fete I will publicly, in the presence of the king and his court, give you a rosette that I wear on my shoulder, and in the silver fringe of which you will find a note from me.

Will that satisfy you, my Henry ?" "And do you still question it, my dear?
Do you question it, when you will make me proud and happy above all others of your court ?" He pressed her closely to his heart and kissed her.

But suddenly she writhed in his arms, and started up in wild alarm.
"Day is breaking, day is breaking! See there! a red streak is spreading over the clouds.