I must go to the town-hall." "And spite of my message, you will continue to uphold rebellion ?" "Yes, my lord, as surely as I am a Hollander." "Do you remember the fate of Haarlem ?" "I remember her citizens' resistance, and the rescued Alkmaar." "Man, man!" cried the baron.

"By all that sacred, I implore you to be circumspect." "Enough, baron, I must go to the town-hall." "No, only this one more word, this one word.

I know you upbraid us as 'Glippers,' deserters, but as truly as I hope for God's mercy, you misjudge us.

No, Herr Peter, no, I am no traitor! I love this country and this brave, industrious people with the same love as yourself, for its blood flows in my veins also.

I signed the compromise.