To fight evil with evil only increases its power.
But a large heart can pardon such a deed or purpose.

Let us hope meanwhile that our king possesses one.

The Chancellor is getting better.

Here, just look--sign the paper." He pulled out a folded sheet, then an inkpot and a pen.

Konrad bent over the table and groaned while signing his name.
"Ah," he said, "if only I could be free again! I should never think of such things again.