I am only a forerunner, at the best." "_Vox clamantis in deserto_," said the King.

"I hope I shall be no Herod to cut off your head.

But it is very kind of you to come to this wilderness.

And have you seen my brother yet ?" "I am to see his Royal Highness immediately," I said.

"I waited upon Your Majesty first." "Poor James!" said the King.