She took from it a gold ring--a heavy seal ring.

She held this out to me in the most matter-of-fact way--scarcely turning, in fact.

"Put it on your finger," she said hurriedly.

"If you are stopped by soldiers, or if they will not give you a boat to cross the river, say boldly that you are on the king's service.

Call for the officer and show that ring.
Play the man.