I cannot bring myself to harm a man who has courage, who has served me so long and been so familiar with me.

My fear is that, though I spare him, he will not spare me or my children, or my kingdom.

He would never confess anything to me; he behaves to me like a man who has some mischief in his heart.

I beg you to see him.

If he is open with you, assure him that he may come to me and I will forgive him with all my heart." Rosny tried and failed.