“Robert bowed to the inevitable. The queen's motto, 'I see all and speak nothing." was as well chosen as any motto could be. He had almost made his old mistake of confusing what Elizabeth said with what she would do.” — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“She had been born knowing that boldness erased fear, while cowardice invited it and earned her only more ill treatment. No matter how she… — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“Sometimes Robert believed one thing and sometimes the other, and he wondered if that was true of all those who loved too much and… — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“Sovereigns did not have the luxury of second-guessing or all future commands could be questioned. That could never be. God did not allow his… — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“Pain was the only sign to her that she was alive and could feel emotion.” — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“She was no sworn wife, but Robin was the only man she ever loved as a husband... though not as much as her crown… — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“Why do old men grow huge beards as if to proclaim a manhood that has long since fled?” — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
“Robert bowed to the inevitable. The queen's motto, 'I see all and speak nothing." was as well chosen as any motto could be. He… — Jeane Westin Copy Share Image
