She would of her own free-will resign her lover to Princess Elizabeth.

She had by a struggle brought her mind to this sacrifice; she had pressed her hands firmly on her heart, so as not to hear how it wailed and wept.
She went to Elizabeth, and said to her with a sweet smile: "To-day I will bring your lover to you, princess.

The king has fulfilled his promise.

He has to-day with his last dying strength signed this act, which gives you liberty to choose your husband, not from the ranks of princes alone, but to follow your own heart in your choice.

I will give this act to your lover, and assure him of my assistance and aid.