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Upon the morning following the strange arrest King Philip was disturbed at his orisons by a secretary made overbold by the amazing news. He must needs, forgetful of time and place, blurt out to his master that El Beauvallet was taken prisoner. King Philip made no sign at all, but went on with his prayers.
The secretary flushed scarlet and drew back. King Philip finished his prayers and went his stately way to his cabinet.