I know very well that many princes are my enemies, and are seeking my ruin; and that where malice is joined with force, malice often arrives at its ends.

But I am not so feeble a princess that I have not the means and the will to defend myself against them all.

They are seeking to take my life, but it troubles me not.

He who is on high has defended me until this hour, and will keep me still, for in Him do I trust.
"As to the other point, you say that your powers are not extensive enough to allow your acceptance of the offer I make you.

Nevertheless, if I am not mistaken, I have remarked in passing--for princes look very close to words--that you would be content if I would give you money in place of men, and that your powers speak only of demanding a certain proportion of infantry and another of cavalry.