Look to it that Master Bowyer sustains no harm for his duty to me faithfully discharged; for, as I am Christian woman and crowned Queen, I will hold you dearly answerable .-- Go, Bowyer, you have done the part of an honest man and a true subject.

We will brook no mayor of the palace here." Bowyer kissed the hand which she extended towards him, and withdrew to his post! astonished at the success of his own audacity.

A smile of triumph pervaded the faction of Sussex; that of Leicester seemed proportionally dismayed, and the favourite himself, assuming an aspect of the deepest humility, did not even attempt a word in his own esculpation.
He acted wisely; for it was the policy of Elizabeth to humble, not to disgrace him, and it was prudent to suffer her, without opposition or reply, to glory in the exertion of her authority.

The dignity of the Queen was gratified, and the woman began soon to feel for the mortification which she had imposed on her favourite.

Her keen eye also observed the secret looks of congratulation exchanged amongst those who favoured Sussex, and it was no part of her policy to give either party a decisive triumph.
"What I say to my Lord of Leicester," she said, after a moment's pause, "I say also to you, my Lord of Sussex.