After kneeling for her forgiveness, the executioner directed her to take her place on the straw.
“Then she said,
“‘I pray you despatch me quickly.’
“Then she kneeled down, saying,
“‘Will you take it off before I lay me down?’
“And the hangman answered her,
“‘No, madame.’”
The handkerchief was bound about her eyes, blinding her.
“What shall I do?” she said, feeling for the block. “Where is it?”
Then, as some one standing near guided her, she laid down her head, and saying, “Lord, into Thy hands I commend my spirit,” met the blow of the executioner.