I am but a man, after all." He turned from the fearless front presented by the old statesman, to face the troubled glances of the others.
"Your silence, sirs, tells me that in this matter your judgement runs parallel with mine.

And you are wise, for in such a case there can be but one course.

My cousin has uttered words to-day which no man has ever said to a prince and lived.

Nor shall we make exception to that rule.

My Lord of Aquila's head must pay the price of his temerity." "My son," cried Caterina, in a voice of horror.