How can I be happy when I feel that I have brought upon you so long a period of discomfort ?" "And why should it be so long, Francoise ?" "A day would be too long, sire, for you to be unhappy through my fault.
It is a misery to me to think of it.

Believe me, it would be better that I should leave you." "Never! You shall not! Why should we even wait a day, Francoise?
I am ready.

You are ready.

Why should we not be married now ?" "At once! Oh, sire!" "We shall.

It is my wish.