Lion, I thank you.

You have been magnanimous to-day.
You have let me win." The king's face brightened a little.

Gardiner saw it.

He must prevent Catharine from following up her advantage further.
"Magnanimity is an exalted, but a very dangerous virtue," said he, gravely; "and kings above all things dare not exercise it; for magnanimity pardons crimes committed, and kings are not here to pardon, but to punish." "Oh, no, indeed," said Catharine; "to be able to be magnanimous is the noblest prerogative of kings; and since they are God's representatives on earth, they too must exercise pity and mercy, like God himself." The king's brow again grew dark, and his sullen looks stared at the chess-board.
Gardiner shrugged his shoulders, and made no reply.

He drew a roll of papers out of his gown and handed it to the king.
"Sire," said he, "I hope you do not share the queen's views; else it would be bad for the quiet and peace of the country.