"So Tell placed an arrow in his crossbow and another one in his belt. Gessler stood the boy under a tree some distance away, and placed an apple on his head. He then commanded Tell to shoot.
"In a moment Tell's arrow had gone straight through the center of the apple.
"The people, who were watching, shouted for joy, because the lives of William Tell and his brave little son were saved. Even Gessler was forced to praise Tell for his wonderful skill.
"'But,' said Gessler, 'you must tell me why you put the second arrow in your belt.'
"Tell did not wish to answer this question, but Gessler promised he should not lose his life.
"'Well, sir,' answered Tell, 'as you have promised to spare my life, I will tell you the truth. If I had missed the apple and shot my boy, the second arrow should have gone through your heart.'
"'Ah!' said Gessler. 'I have promised to spare your life, but you shall be put where you will never again see the sun nor the moon. Then I shall be safe from your swift arrows.'
Gessler asks Tell about the second arrow
"So William Tell was quickly bound with ropes and taken to the boat on which Gessler was to cross the lake in returning to his castle.