Perhaps we may never meet again; at the best we must be separated for long.

Queen, you have honoured me with your love, and therefore I ask a promise of you, not as a woman only, but as Queen.

I ask that however strait may be the circumstances, whatever reasons of State may push you on, while I live you will take no other man to husband--no, not even if he offers you half the world in dower." "I give it," she answered.

"If you should learn that I am wed to any man upon the earth then spit upon my name as a woman, and as Queen cast me off and overthrow me if you can.

Deal with me, Rames, as in such a case I will deal with you.