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"And what if it were, nevertheless, true," said the prince,

pressingly--"if we are really threatened with a great danger? A word

from you can turn it away Let us, therefore, be careful! Remember your

son, Anna--his life is also threatened! Protect hieneralissimo of your forces, to take measures

of precaution! Let iuard the entrances of the palace!"

Anna s of all that

shall be done! Such precautions ood Elizabeth She is innocent, believe me I

yesterday sharply observed her, and she canoble to distrust her now Moreover, she has my princely word

that I will always listen only to herself, and believe no one but her

In the o to her and show her this letter, that she may

have an opportunity to justify herself"

"You therefore consider her wholly innocent?" asked the prince, with a

sigh

"Yes, perfectly innocent Her firm demeanor, her asseverations, her

tears, have convinced me that it was unjust in us to believe the hateful