I know it’s an infringement of copyright when I was copying this chapter in MPH bookstore. I think one of the staff noticed but decided that her current task of book arranging was more important.
Bless her.

Elizabeth; The Golden Age by William Nicholson and Michael First.

“The forces that shape the world are greater than all of us, your Majesty. How can I promise you that they will conspire in your favour, even though you are the Queen? But this I know. When the storm breaks, each man acts in accordance of his nature. Some are dumb with fear. Some flee. Some hide. And some spread their wings like eagles and soar on the wind.”

“You are a very wise man, Dr Dee.”

“And you, madam, are a very great lady.”