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As twilight was giving place to night Angele was roused from the revery into which she had fallen, by the Duke's Daughter, who whispered to her that if she would have a pleasure given to but few, she would come quickly. Taking her hand, the Duke's Daughter -- as bright and true and whimsical a spirit as ever lived in troubled days and under the aegis of the sword -- led her swiftly to the Queen's chamber. They did not enter, but waited in a quiet gallery.
"The Queen is playing upon the virginals, and she playeth best when alone; so stand you here by this tapestry, and you shall have reward beyond payment," said the Duke's Daughter.