One word more, therefore, is all I have to add; but this is one that must be spoken:--I have uttered nothing but truth.

Of the certainty of the fact, I give you the strongest assurance.

No other proof can I or will I produce, but this I will affirm in the presence of God.

The person who gave me this information was the very same who decoyed the infant Bertalda into the water, and who, after thus taking her from her parents, placed her on the green grass of the meadow, where he knew the duke was to pass." "She is an enchantress!" cried Bertalda; "a witch, that has intercourse with evil spirits.

She acknowledges it herself." "Never! I deny it!" replied Undine, while a whole heaven of innocence and truth beamed from her eyes.