"But who are you that you can threaten so and promise so ?" "I am the Queen-Regent's humble mouthpiece, madame.

What I threaten, I threaten in her name.

Ruffle it no longer, I beseech you.

It will prove little worth your while.

You are deposed, madame, and you had best take your deposition with dignity and calm--in all friendliness do I advise it." "I am not yet come so low that I need your advice," she answered sourly.
"You may before the sun sets," he answered, with his quiet smile.