 A sudden purpose dawned in his
face.  He said, in a low tone, at Lord Hertfords 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.