"Yes, your excellency," answered the Ukrainian gaily, tossing his head.

"I am not petitioning about anything. His Majesty the Emperor has deigned to send your excellency a project submitted by me..."

When the first moments of surprise were over, Wilfred of Ivanhoe demanded of the Grand Master, as judge of the field, if he had manfully and rightfully done his duty in the combat? "Manfully and rightfully hath it been done," said the Grand Master. "I pronounce the maiden free and guiltless---The arms and the body of the deceased knight are at the will of the victor."