I love you truly, my dear, virgin bride, and, to prove it, you shall now ask a favor of me.

Yes, Kate, make me a request, and, whatever it may be, I pledge you my royal word, it shall be granted you.
Now, Kate, think, what will please you?
Will you have brilliants, or a castle by the sea, or, perhaps, a yacht?
Would you like fine horses, or it may be some one has offended you, and you would like his head?
If so, tell me, Kate, and you shall have his head; a wink from me, and it drops at your feet.

For I am almighty and all-powerful, and no one is so innocent and pure, that my will cannot find in him a crime which will cost him his life.

Speak, then, Kate; what would you have?
What will gladden your heart ?" Catharine smiled in spite of her secret fear and horror.

"Sire," said she, "you have given me so many brilliants, that I can shine and glitter with them, as night does with her stars.