[Simon Dale by Anthony Hope]@TWC D-Link bookSimon Dale CHAPTER XVI 12/41
But don't try her too far.
She stands waiting for you open-armed.
Isn't it so, my brother ?" "Your Majesty speaks no more than truth," answered M.de Perrencourt. "Will you accept her embraces ?" asked the King. I bowed very low and raised my head with a cheerful and gay smile. "Most willingly," I answered. "And what of reservations, Mr.Dale ?" "May it please your Majesty, they do not hold across the water." "Good.
My brother is more fortunate than I.God be with you, Mr Dale." At that I smiled again.
And the King smiled.
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