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from the first been opposed to Ulrik Frederik’s alliance with
a gentlewoman so closely related to Eleonore Christine,
and since the recent actions of Ulfeldt had placed him in
a more sinister light than ever, she began to work upon
the King and others, in order to have the engagement
annulled.
Nor was it long before the King shared the Queen’s
view. Sofie Urne, who was in fact given to intrigue, had
been painted as so wily and dangerous, and Ulrik Frederik
as so flighty and easily led, that the King clearly saw how
much trouble might come of such an alliance. Yet he had
given his consent, and was too sensitive about his word
of honor to withdraw it. He therefore attempted to reason
with Ulrik Frederik, and pointed out how easily his present
friendly footing at court might be disturbed by a woman
who was so unacceptable to the King and Queen, and justly
so, as her sympathies were entirely with the foes of the
royal house. Moreover, he said, Ulrik Frederik was
standing in his own light, since none could expect important
posts to be entrusted to one who was constantly under the
influence of the enemies of the court. Finally, he alluded
to the intriguing character of Mistress Sofie, and even
expressed doubt of the sincerity of her regard. True love, he
said, would have sacrificed itself rather than bring woe upon
its object, would have hidden its head in sorrow rather than
exulted from the housetops. But Mistress Sofie had shown
no scruples; indeed, she had used his youth and blind
infatuation to serve her own ends.
The King talked long in this strain, but could not
prevail upon Ulrik Frederik, who still had a lively recollection
of the pleading it had cost him to make Mistress Sofie
reveal her affection. He left the King, more than ever resolved
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