Whether the coward feared the consequences, or whether he has all along acted in treachery with the view of bringing me into disgrace, and so ridding himself of a rival, I know not; but the result is the same, he has disclosed our plans to Edward.

A council was hastily called, and it has but just separated.

It is to meet again in the morning, and the king himself will be present.

I am to be summoned before it, being, as it is supposed, in ignorance of the betrayal of my plans.

It was well for me that Edward himself had pressing engagements, and was unable to be present at the council.