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Elizabeth's name, held with the French as was the reent and her son, and the

elevation of Elizabeth to the imperial throne

Elizabeth remained perfectly cheerful, perfectly unely exclai of it," said Anna, "but at lasthiet

the truth out of him"

"Ah, they will torture hi into tears And, clasping the regent's neck, she anxiously

exclaimed: "Ah, Anna, dear Anna, save me from my enemies! Let them not

steal away my friends and ruin me! They would also torture n, save me! You alone can do

it, for you know me, and know that I aainst you whoion, I have sworn eternal fidelity and

devotion! Anna, Anna, I swear to you by the soul of my father, I am

innocent, as also is my friend Lestocq has never passed the threshold

of the French ambassador's hotel! Oh, dear, dear Anna, have mercy on me,

and do not permit them to torture uish, with strea,

Elizabeth sank down at the regent's feet