Crowning glory Quote by Emery Lee
““FROM A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE by Victoria Vane: His gaze glued to the bed, Ned made a mechanical backward retreat to the center of the room where he had a clearer prospect of its crowning glory. His vision rose to the top of the headboard, to the heraldic shield seated betwixt the carved figures of a lion and a unicorn. His gaze slid with dread to the engraved scroll beneath. Dieu Et Mon Driot. God and my right, the motto of the king. His chest seized. The room began to spin. He looked to Phoebe, aware that the blood was draining from his face, and that his voice emerged as a strangled sound. "May the same God save me...for I'm going to be hung, drawn, and quartered for spending last night rutting in the King of England's bed!" coming April 27, 2012 from Breathless Press””
About This Quote
Source Novel: From a Wild Night's Bride by Victoria Vane, Breathless Press, 2012
A man realizes his grave mistake after a forbidden affair with a king, fearing severe punishment and feeling dread.
In simple terms: He regrets a dangerous liaison with a monarch.
Key Takeaway
Recognize consequences before reckless actions.
Themes
guilt
danger
royalty
Mood
anxious
dramatic
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal scandal
- historical drama
- moral reckoning
Key Concepts
betrayal
consequences
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you have done in his place?
- How does power amplify personal risk?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize the drama, downplaying real historical cruelty.
