"You are the equal of a queen upon her throne; you are fair and true, sweet and good.

What be a queen more than that ?" "A queen knows more," sighed Dora.

"I know nothing in all the wide world." "Then I will teach you," he said.

"Ah, Dora, you know enough! You have beautiful thoughts, and you clothe them in beautiful words.

Do not turn from me; say you love me and will be my wife.