He knows he ought to go over and sit by her, try harder to make her feel at home. He gracious and gentle, and make her feel at home, reassure her that he doesn't mind about Cosette really, that he understands why she did it and doesn't blame her. And they could make plans for the holidays to come. The King of Scots and his Queen.

"Right, then," he says. "I'll-- be seeing you."