"I know not that his majesty will see you," said Careless. "I will take your message to him."
"I am quite sure he will see me," rejoined the page. "Mention my name to him, and 'twill suffice."
"Aha! you think so. His majesty will laugh at me if I tell him that a saucy page desires to be admitted to his presence."
"I pray you make the trial," said Jasper. "You will find that I am right, and you are wrong."
"Do you bring a message from Mistress Jane Lane?"
"Your honour must excuse my answering that question. My business is important—very important—and does not admit of delay. If you decline to take me to his majesty, I will proceed to the house, and endeavour to find him. I will not be thwarted in my purpose."
"You have boldness enough for anything."
"'Tis a duty to be bold when the object is to serve the king."
"How knew you that his majesty is at Boscobel? Tell me that."
"I obtained the information from Humphrey Penderel, who brought me here. But do not question me now—I must and will see the king."