We no longer need you, for the noble Archbishop of Canterbury is coming back to us, and will have to fulfil the duties of his office near us and the queen.

Farewell!" He turned his back on Gardiner, and, supported on Catharine's arm, returned to his rolling-chair.
"Kate," said he, "just now a lowering cloud stood in your sky, but, thanks to your smile and your innocent face, it has passed harmlessly over.

We thinks we still owe you special thanks for this; and we would like to show you that by some office of love.

Is there nothing that would give you special delight, Kate ?" "Oh, yes," said she, with fervor.

"Two great desires burn in my heart." "Then name them, Kate; and, by the mother of God, if it is in the power of a king to fulfil them, I will do it." Catharine seized his hand and pressed it to her heart.
"Sire," said she, "they wanted to have you sign eight death-warrants to-day.