The Court pronounces the defendant—dead!

She can resume her former ties at will,

Or may renounce them, if such be her will.

She is no more a daughter or a spouse,

Unless she choose, and is set free to form

New ties if so she choose."

O, blessed words!

That very day we knelt before the priest,

My love and I, were wed, and life began.

Child of my child, child of Antonio's child,