"We will not send the letters, but you must keep them in the archives.

God's mills grind slowly, and who knows what good purpose these sheets may yet serve." The city clerk nodded assent and folding the papers, said: "I think the dead woman's property will be an advantage to the city." "The Prince will dispose of it," replied Van der Werff.

"How long have you served this lady, Belotti ?" "Fifteen years." "Then remain in Leyden for a time.

I think you may expect the legacy she originally left you.

I will urge your claim." A few hours before the nocturnal burial of old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten, Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma and his son Nicolas appeared before the city, but were refused admittance by the men who guarded the gates, although both appealed to their relative's death.