Instead, I turned to Heliodore, saying, "You see how matters stand, beloved.

Either I must surrender myself, or all these brave men must perish, and we with them.

For myself, I am ready to die, but I am not willing that you and they should die.

Also, if I yield, I can do no worse than die, whereas perchance after all things will take another turn.

Now what say you ?" "I say, follow your heart, Olaf," she replied steadily.