And when he had exhorted her with many words, she promised that she would counsel her son.

“Promised. A promise regards something good; so that if a person should even bind himself by an oath to do evil, he must refrain, as to comply would he another sin. (Worthington) — This woman promised to counsel, but not as the king wished, (Haydock) to gain a prolongation of life and worldly honours for her son. (Menochius) — Such an equivocation was lawful. (Worthington) — The king might blame himself if he was deceived. (Haydock)”