It was perfectly understood among them that they were always to deceive every one, upon every occasion.

Only let them be false, and it was impossible to be wholly wrong; but grave mistakes might occur from occasional deviations into sincerity.

It was no question at all, therefore, that it was Parma's duty to delude Elizabeth and Burghley.

Alexander's course was plain.

He informed his master that he would keep these difficulties alive as much as it was possible.