He pointed to the King; going forward, I knelt and kissed the hand extended to me.

Then I rose and stood for a moment, in case it should be the King's pleasure to address me.

M.de Perrencourt was by his side.
The King's face wore a smile and the smile broadened as he spoke to me.
"You're a wilful man, Mr Dale," said he, "but fortune is more wilful still.

You would not woo her, therefore woman-like she loves you.

You were stubborn, but she is resolute to overcome your stubbornness.