They are the reward of her love, her courage, and her honesty.

As to you, Sir--thanks to Rosa again, who has furnished the proofs of your innocence----" And, saying these words, the Prince handed to Cornelius that fly-leaf of the Bible on which was written the letter of Cornelius de Witt, and in which the third bulb had been wrapped,-- "As to you, it has come to light that you were imprisoned for a crime which you had not committed.

This means, that you are not only free, but that your property will be restored to you; as the property of an innocent man cannot be confiscated.

Cornelius van Baerle, you are the godson of Cornelius de Witt and the friend of his brother John.

Remain worthy of the name you have received from one of them, and of the friendship you have enjoyed with the other.