 A sudden purpose dawned in his
face.  He said, in a low tone, at Lord Hertford’s ear--

“Answer me truly, on thy faith and honour!  Uttered I here a command,
the which none but a king might hold privilege and prerogative to utter,
would such commandment be obeyed, and none rise up to say me nay?”

“None, my liege, in all these realms.