We have now sealed our love and fidelity with our blood, and I hope that you will never doubt me again.

Remember this hour!" "I will," she earnestly promised, "and I swear to you never to torment and torture you again with my jealousy.

I shall always know, and shall hold fast to it, that you will return to me." A violent knocking on the house door interrupted the stillness of the night.

A voice in loud, commanding tones called to the night-watch.
"Here I am!" answered the porter.

"Who calls me?
And what is the matter ?" "Open the door," commanded the voice again.
"It is our house," whispered Wilhelmine, who had softly opened the window.