The king loves the noble Seymours, and his powerful arm will protect them against all their enemies." "And, without doubt, your majesty will assist him in it ?" said Jane, smiling.
This smile brought the queen back to her senses again.
She perceived that she had gone too far; that she had betrayed too much of her secret.

She must, therefore, repair the damage, and allow her excitement to be forgotten.

Therefore she said, calmly: "Certainly, Jane; I will assist the king to be just.

But never will I be unjust, not even against these papists.

If I cannot love them, nevertheless no one shall say that I hate them.