Let the king fight the battles of his friends.

The ruffian that escaped will return with re-enforcements, and I am not able to fight them again." "Oh, but she is not the king's friend, as you suppose, as my idle words might lead you to believe," returned Nelly, pleadingly.
George rose from the tub over which he was standing and answered: "Show your gratitude for what I have done by going at once." Seeing that George was in earnest, Nelly left the courtyard, leading reluctant Frances by the hand.

Hamilton's supposed crime had been forgotten, and I believe would have been forgiven had he permitted Frances the opportunity at that time.
When Frances and Nelly reached the street, Frances said, "I must see him again to tell him that I am not--" "What I am," interrupted Nelly.

"Do not fear to speak plainly.

I am content with myself.