My family began at Montemotte, and to-day the mother of my son is a Hapsburg!" "But she is engaged to the son of that Englishman, Sire." "Bah, what of that?
Engagements can be broken, marriages even dissolved.

The Holy Father at Rome will refuse me nothing.

When I have beaten the allies I will take your affair in hand.

There are few powers in Europe that will turn a deaf ear to the suggestions of the Emperor of the French, believe me.

The lady shall be yours." "Your Majesty's power," said the young officer dubiously, "does not extend to women's hearts." "Does it not ?" laughed the Emperor grimly.