Jewels nor gold; his life alone was sought.

A life which stood between the claims of others

To honours and estates scarce less than princely.

Sieg. These hints, as vague as vain, attach no less

To me than to my son.

Gab.‍I can't help that.200

But let the consequence alight on him

Who feels himself the guilty one amongst us.

I speak to you, Count Siegendorf, because

I know you innocent, and deem you just.