They did fear lest I should tell what was intended, and describe to the Maid the person or the dress of the King.

And now none can doubt; and, in sooth, it may be a wondrous thing for His Majesty himself, and take from him for ever that hateful fear which I always do declare has helped to paralyse him, and hold him back from action." I lowered my voice to a whisper as I said: "You mean the fear lest he was not the true son of the King ?" "Yes; his wicked mother hinted away her own honour in her desire to rob him of his crown.

He has known her for an evil woman.

Was it not likely he would fear she might speak truth?
Those who know him best know that he has often doubted his right to style himself Dauphin or King; but methinks after today that doubt must needs be set at rest.

If the Maid who comes from the King of Heaven puts that name upon him, need he fear to take it for his own ?" As we were thus speaking the Sieur de Boisi joined us.