Your father loves you, and if you are inclined toward his majesty, if it is in your heart to become a queen, I shall not let my prejudices stand in the way." She caught up his hand with a strange passion and kissed it.
"Father, I do not want to marry any one," wistfully.

"But a queen!" she added thoughtfully.
"It is only a sound, my dear; do not let it delude you.

Herbeck advises this alliance, and while I realize that his judgment is right, my whole soul revolts against it.

But all depends upon you." "Would it benefit the people?
Would it be for the good of the state ?" Here was reason.

"Yes; my objections are merely personal," said the duke.
"For the good of my country, which I love, I am ready to make any sacrifice.