"I have nothing more to say. Kill me, sire, but save my father confessor!" she said with fanatical resolution.
The king, still looking angrily into her eyes, could not yet control himself.
"If your father, lady, had been an honest man, he would have taught his daughter to fear God, honour the king, and speak the truth to every man. You wished to convert me; I will instead educate you, you seem to be in great want of it. Go, you remain my prisoner until you have learned to speak the truth. Oxenstjerna, is the severe old Lady Marta at Korsholm still alive?"
"Yes, your Majesty."
"She will have a pupil to educate. At the first opportunity this girl is to be sent to Finland."
Lady Regina, proud and silent, left the room.
"Your Majesty!" said Oxenstjerna reproachfully.
CHAPTER VI.
THE FINNS AT LECH.
Before our story proceeds further, it is necessary to bestow one more look on Frankfurt.