"Well, it may be a long time before I have anything more to say to His Holiness.

'He that will not when he may--' You know all about that, I suppose, Mr.Mallock ?" "I know that Your Majesty has the reunion of Christendom at heart," I said discreetly.
"Yes, yes; I understand," said Charles.

"I have received very favourable accounts of you, sir.

And your letters, which are for the public eye, are perfectly in order.

Well; I will remember, Mr.Mallock.