When your beard grows, if you wish to fight for the liberty of Holland, do so confidently.

That is a sin for which I will gladly grant you absolution." Henrica was greatly delighted to see the fresh, happy-looking youth again.

Nicolas was obliged to tell her about her father and his, and inform her how he had come to Leyden.

When she heard that he intended to return in an hour, a bright idea entered her mind, which was wholly engrossed by Belotti's mission.

She told Nicolas what she meant to do, and begged him to take the steward through the Spanish army to the Hague.