It is too dangerous to meddle in the marriage of princes,' he muttered as he withdrew. Arundel made a joke at his expense, saying 'He lost his post as Chancellor that day, for the Queen had usurped it,' which drew wry laughter from the deputation.
In the narrative, a character expresses concern over interfering in royal marriages, indicating the high stakes and potential consequences of such actions. His retreat from the situation suggests a prudent decision to avoid further complications that could arise from meddling in matters of state and relationships among royalty.
Arundel lightens the mood with a jest about the character's loss of his Chancellor position, attributing it to the Queen's assertiveness. This remark...
