Perhaps I am a fool; perhaps I am willing to pay the penalty of my crime.

At least that was uppermost in my mind till I learned that her highness had been found." "Hans, Hans, the duke has sworn to hang you!" Hans laughed.

"The rope is not made that will fit my neck.

Will you denounce me, brother ?" "I ?" Hermann shrank back in horror.
"Why not?
Five thousand crowns still hang over me." "Blood-money for me?
No, Hans!" "Besides, I have made a will.

At my death you will be rich." "Rich ?" "Yes, Hermann.