4/9 That is my answer to those who would drive me. They shall know nothing of it until it is done, and then let us see which of them will dare to treat my wife with anything but respect. Let it be done secretly, Francoise. I will send in a trusty messenger this very night for the Archbishop of Paris, and I swear that, if all France stand in the way, he shall make us man and wife before he departs." "Is it your will, sire ?" "It is; and ah, I can see by your eyes that it is yours also! We shall not lose a moment, Francoise. |