"Side by side?" he asked slowly tilting her head so her eyes met his.  "What are you trying to suggest?" he asked softly his eyes exploring her face.  "Kings and queens...they don't rule side beside unless..well normally they are married Josephine, if you were to many would rule beside me an unmarried woman many would not follow you that would otherwise because they would not respect you." He sighed softly looking sad at this thought.  He gladly would rule beside her but he was afraid for her and how the people would treat her if they went through with her plan.