I will put it to an issue.

The Duke of Albany is generally hated for his greed and covetousness.

Your Highness is, it may be, more beloved than--" Ramorny stopped, the Prince calmly filled up the blank: "More beloved than I am honoured.

It is so I would have it, Ramorny." "At least," said Ramorny, "you are more beloved than you are feared, and that is no safe condition for a prince.

But give me your honour and knightly word that you will not resent what good service I shall do in your behalf, and lend me your signet to engage friends in your name, and the Duke of Albany shall not assume authority in this court till the wasted hand which once terminated this stump shall be again united to the body, and acting in obedience to the dictates of my mind." "You would not venture to dip your hands in royal blood ?" said the Prince sternly.
"Fie, my lord, at no rate.