"Honestly?" she laughed.
"On my word of honour," he answered, gravely.
"Then I shall be happy again," she cried.
"You will not try to avoid me?"
"No."
"You will help and cheer me in the work I've planned?"
"Every day," she promised.
"Then I shall bide my time." He drew the deeds to the island from his pocket and handed them to her.
"The title to a kingdom which I joyfully deliver by order of the queen-regent!"
"You are sure you do this because I asked you?"