'Certainly,' he answered, 'if that be your choice, sire; and if you think that even there the Duke of Guise will leave you in peace.

Turenne, I am sure, will be glad to hear of your decision.

Doubtless he will be elected Protector of the Churches.

Nay, sire, for shame!' Du Mornay continued almost with sternness.

'Would you leave France, which at odd times I have heard you say you loved, to shift for herself?
Would you deprive her of the only man who does love her for her own sake ?' 'Well, well, but she is such a fickle sweetheart, my friend,' the king answered, laughing, the side glance of his eye on me.