Her Majesty was in consultation with Cecil, Sir William St.
Loe, and a few other gentlemen, among whom was Sir George Vernon.
Dorothy well knew there was no help for John if her father were of the queen's council.

She insisted upon seeing the queen, but was rudely repulsed.

By the time she again reached her room full consciousness had returned, and agony such as she had never before dreamed of overwhelmed her soul.

Many of us have felt the same sort of pain when awakened suddenly to the fact that words we have spoken easily may not, by our utmost efforts, be recalled, though we would gladly give our life itself to have them back.

If suffering can atone for sin, Dorothy bought her indulgence within one hour after sinning.