The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864. Various

in Christ and in His church: at once the source of your noblest deeds on earth, your brightest hopes in heaven! Oh, let it open for me, as it was wont to do for you; and I will struggle with fire and sword against its enemies! Hear me, the son of countless generations, the sole heir of your thoughts, your courage, your virtues, and your faults!

      The castle bell sounds twelve.

      It is the appointed hour: I am prepared!

      An old and faithful servant, Jacob, enters, fully armed.