Enclosed was a pass from Valdez, enjoining all King Philip's soldiers to provide for her safety.
The burgomaster had intended to have her conveyed in a litter, accompanied by a flag of truce, as far as the Spanish lines, and the doctor no longer opposed her wish to travel.

She hoped to leave that day.
Lost in thought, she stationed herself in the baywindow and gazed out into the court-yard.

Several windows in the building on the eastern side stood open.

Trautchen must have risen early, for she came out of the rooms arranged for Georg's occupation, followed by a young assistant carrying various scrubbing utensils.

Next Jan appeared with a large arm-chair on his head.