It was necessary that I should fall into disgrace there, in order to be again sure of the king's favor here.
"So I fell into disgrace and fled with you hither.

Now, then, here we are, and let the fight begin.

And you have to-day already taken an important step toward our end.

You have attracted the notice of the king, and established yourself still more securely in the favor of Catharine.

I confess, Jane, I am charmed with your prudent conduct.
You have this day won the hearts of all parties, and it was wonderfully shrewd in you to come to the aid of the Earl of Surrey, as you at the same time won to you the heretical party, to which Anne Askew belongs.
Oh, it was indeed, Jane, a stroke of policy that you made.