"In truth, most Beautiful, I do not think there is any need, even if I would.

Say now, why did a certain captain turn faint and leave the hall to-day when your eyes chanced to fall on him ?" "The heat," suggested Tua, colouring.
"Yes, it was hot, but he is stronger than most men and had borne it long--like others.

Still there are fires----" "Because he was afraid of my majesty," broke in Tua hurriedly.

"You know I looked very royal there, Mother." "Yes, doubtless fear moved him--or some other passion.

Yet, Beloved, put that thought from your heart as I do.