"Did the girl betray us?" asked Queen Mary.
No one answered her question. Then she turned toward Sir John and touched him upon the shoulder. He turned his face toward her, signifying that he was listening.
"Who is this girl?" Mary demanded.
"My sweetheart, my affianced wife," John answered.
"She says she betrayed us," the queen responded.
"Yes," said John.
"Did you trust her with knowledge of our presence in Rutland?" Mary demanded angrily.
"I did," he answered.
"You were a fool," said Mary.
"I know it," responded John.