The Sallow Virago Flushed Like an Angry Yellow Sunset, and Scowled Round Upon Her Courtiers

The story is based on an incident in 15 86. The queen of France was angered by a knight who spoke out about her country's recent conquests. She told him to keep quiet or she would cure him of his insolence. When he did not comply, the queen said: 'If aught has happed to lord leicester, it will spoil all else that you can say' He had just led English troops into battle with French foemen and won thanks to their valor.