“Indeed I have had evidence of it, my girl.”
“Queen Elizabeth used her fists, and surely she was a lady.”
“I have often had my doubts of it. However, hereafter you must be educated as doth become a daughter of mine.”
“I shall be pleased to obey any commands my father places on me.”
The conversation was interrupted by a servant throwing open the door, crying:
“His Majesty the King!”
The girl sprang instantly to her feet, while her father rose more slowly, assisting himself with his hands on the arms of the chair.