"Really, Jane, you seem to be suffering.

You need recreation; you should rest a little." But Jane had already regained her calm and earnest air, and she succeeded in smiling.
"No, indeed!" said she.

"I am well, and satisfied to be permitted to be near you.

But will you allow me, queen, to make a request of you ?" "Ask, Jane, ask, and it is granted beforehand; for I know that Jane will request nothing that her friend cannot grant." Lady Jane was silent, and looked thoughtfully upon the ground.

With firm resolution she struggled with herself.