"My lord," said Oxford, "Ferrand is the grandson of King René, the nephew of Queen Margaret; but yet"——
"But yet, by St. George, his rights, as he calls them, on Lorraine must positively be disowned. You talk of their family feelings, while you are urging me to make war on my own brother-in-law!"
"René's best apology for deserting his grandson," answered Oxford, "will be his total inability to support and assist him. I will communicate your Grace's condition, though it is a hard one."
So saying, he left the pavilion.
CHAPTER VIII.
I humbly thank your Highness,
And am right glad to catch this good occasion
Most thoroughly to be winnow'd, where my chaff
And corn shall fly asunder.
King Henry VIII.