" 'I can take my oath, before God and before Your Highness,' I exclaimed with all the unction possible, 'that I knew absolutely nothing about the words eventual succession.' Then I told him the truth, what in fact we were discussing together here a few hours ago;
""Jainkoaren eta berorren gorentasunaren aurrean zin egin dezaket-esan diot nik ahalik eta jaiera handienaz ozen-ozen printzeari-ez nuela nik gerora bere ordezko delako esapide horren berri".