but the Duke disapproving this proposal, sent Mr. Lignerol, a sprightly young gentleman, his favourite, to sound the Queen's inclinations, and to endeavour to make some steps towards advancing that affair:
Lignerolles-gizon adoretsu, gazte eta bere begiko bat-igorri zuen erreginaren sentimenduak zeintzuk ziren ikustera eta hartu-emanen bat abiarazten saiatzera.