If I had a daughter in the house, I know what I should do.

Farewell till we meet again, Meister.

How are matters at Alfen?
The firing is no longer heard." "Darkness has probably interrupted the battle." "We'll hope for the best news to-morrow, and even if all the men outside succumb, we within the walls will not flinch or yield." "We will hold out firmly to the end," replied Peter resolutely.
"To the end, and, if God so wills it, a successful end." "Amen," cried Peter, pressed the commissioner's hand and pursued his way home.
Barbara met him on the steps and wanted to call Maria, who was with Henrica; but he forbade it and paced thoughtfully to and fro, his lips often quivering as if he were suffering great pain.

When, after some time, he heard his wife's voice in the dining-room, he controlled himself by a violent effort, went to the door, and slowly opened it.
"You are at home already, and I sitting quietly here spinning!" she exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, child.

Please come in here, I have something to say to you." "For Heaven's sake! Peter, tell me what has happened.