Allow her to be ever near me, and share my happiness and glory.

Sire, only yesterday the Princess Elizabeth was far above me in rank and position, but since your all-powerful might and grace have to-day elevated me above all other women, I may now love the Princess Elizabeth as my sister and dearest friend.

Grant me this, my king! Let Elizabeth come to us at Whitehall, and enjoy at our court the honor which is her due." [Footnote: Leti, vol.i.

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410.] The king did not reply immediately; but in his quiet and smiling air one could read that his young consort's request had not angered him.
Something like an emotion flitted across his face, and his eyes were for a moment dimmed with tears.