"You are mistaken in the name, earl," said she, bitterly.

"You say Catharine, and mean Elizabeth! It is the princess that you love: to Elizabeth belongs your heart, and she has devoted her heart to you.

Oh, earl, I will favor this love, and be certain I will not cease from prayer and supplication till I have inclined the king to your wishes, till he has given his consent to your marriage with the Princess Elizabeth." Thomas Seymour laughed.

"This is a masquerade, Catharine; and you still wear a mask over your beautiful and charming face.

Oh, away with that mask, queen! I want to behold you as you are.