Ah, my God, it appeared to me that life at that moment beckoned to me with thousands of joys, thousands of charms, which I had never known, and for which my soul thirsted as for the manna in the wilderness.

I would live, live at any cost.

I would gain myself a respite, so that I might once more share happiness, love, and enjoyment.
Look, Jane, men call me ambitious.

They say I have given my hand to Henry because he is king.

Ah, they know not how I shuddered at this royal crown.