Rani. I am no Englishwoman. It is Rani not your majesty. Maharani Lakshmi Bai, Queen of Jhansi.

[ A bite, a correction, let him understand. He is doing his best to be honest, let her return that favour. She could respect that much.

But it's clear, as she looks at him. She sees only a well meaning fool. Someone who has no idea with which he is dealing. How many, how many will pay the price for that ignorance? But he has her by this place, doesn't it? ]

Very well. You will have my complacency, one duty in exchange for another - but I have one question for you.