There
is no other way; I have racked my brain--there _is_ no other way. It
must be done, and I will go at once and do it."
"And I will go with you," said I.
"I do not blame you," she said, "for doubting me, since I have failed
once; but you need not doubt me now. It shall be done, and without
delay, regardless of the cost to me. I have thought and thought to
find some other way to liberate him, but there is none; I will go this
instant."
"And I will go with you, Lady Mary," said I, doggedly.
She smiled at my persistency, and took me by the hand, saying,
"Come!"
We at once went off to find the king, but the smile had faded from
Mary's face, and she looked as if she were going to execution. Every
shade of color had fled, and her lips were the hue of ashes.
We found the king in the midst of his council, with the French
ambassadors, discussing the all-absorbing topic of the marriage
treaty; and Henry, fearing an outbreak, refused to see the princess.
As usual, opposition but spurred her determination, so she sat down in
the ante-room and said she would not stir until she had seen the king.
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