Gilbert Parker

“ My Lord Essex frowned, then smiled, and glanced up and down de la Forêt's figure impertinently.
"See, Monsieur de la Forêt," she added; "since you will not fight, you shall preach. A priest you came into my kingdom, and a priest you shall remain; but you shall preach good English doctrine and no popish folly!"
De la Forêt started, then composed himself, and before he had time to reply, Elizabeth continued: "Partly for your own sake am I thus gracious, for as a preacher of the Word I am not required to give you up, according to my treaty with our cousin of France. ”

“ De la Forêt's face grew pale with excitement. He knew now for the first time that Angèle and her father had been brought hither also, and he looked Lempriere suspiciously in the eyes; but the swaggering Seigneur met his look frankly, and bowed with ponderous gravity. ”

“ The jesting word that was upon the royal lips came not forth, for de la Foret's face was that of a man who had determined a great thing, and Elizabeth was one who had a heart for high deeds. "The man is brave indeed," she said under her breath, and turning to the dumfounded Seigneur, bade him bring in mademoiselle.
A moment later Angèle entered, came a few steps forward, made an obeisance to the Queen, and stood still. ”