used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
Bakhtyār
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From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
have
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
cannot
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From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
falsehoodsnounUS /ˈfælshʊdz/
plural of “falsehood” — a false statement
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
haremnounUS /ˈherəm/
living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
How
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From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
lenitynoun
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
many times at short intervals
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
in the direction of
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
precisely as stated
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
ViziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
at the time that
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She declared that he deserved death; in consequence of which the King ordered his attendants to bring him from the prison.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
in the company of; together with
From this reading The King, changing colour with anger, sent immediately for the Queen, and asked her advice concerning Bakhtyār.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading the King, “can you deny your guilt, since the women of the harem all bear witness against you?”—Bakhtyār replied: “Women, for their own purposes, often devise falsehoods, and are very expert in artifice and fraud, as appears from
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Seventh Vizier, on the following day, approached the King, and having told him that his lenity towards Bakhtyār was made the subject of public conversation, added many arguments to procure an order for the execution of that unfortunate young man.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When he came into the royal presence, he begged for mercy, saying: “My innocence will appear hereafter; and though your Majesty can easily put to death a living man, you cannot restore a dead man to life.”—“How,” said
