"I have a feeling that all is not peace." He stopped abruptly by the balustrade that bounded the terrace.

"The queen can do no wrong," he said.

"She can hurt, but she cannot offend." "Then how have I hurt you, Nap ?" she said.
The quiet dignity of the question demanded an answer, but it was slow in coming.

He leaned his arms upon the balustrade, pulling restlessly at the ivy that clung there.

Anne waited quite motionless beside him.