In truth, he only saw me by night. Let me whisper two words to him, madame, they will help his memory. [_He approaches Fabiani._] My lord, you appear to recognize no one to-day--neither the man you have wronged, nor the woman you have seduced. Ah, the Queen avenges herself; but the man of the people, he avenges himself also. You defied me to do it, I think. Behold yourself caught between a double vengeance, my lord! What do you say to that? I am Gilbert the engraver! FABIANI. Yes, I recognize you. My lords, I recognize this man. Since it is with him I have to deal, I have nothing more to say. THE QUEEN. He confesses! THE LORD CHANCELLOR (_to Gilbert_). According to Norman law and Statute 25, Henry VIII., in a case of high treason of the first degree, a confession does not save the accomplice. Do not forget, it is a case wherein the Queen has not the right of mercy, and you will die upon the scaffold as well as the man you accuse. Therefore reflect! Do you confirm all you have said? GILBERT. I know that I shall die, and I confirm it. JANE (_aside_). My God! if this is a dream, it is very horrible. THE LORD CHANCELLOR (_to Gilbert_). Are you willing to repeat your statements with your hand upon the gospel? [_He presents the gospel to Gilbert, who puts his hand upon it._ GILBERT. With my hand upon the gospel, and my approaching death before my eyes, I swear that this man is an assassin; that this dagger, which is his, was used for the crime; that this purse, which is his, was given to me in payment for the crime. May God help me! It is the truth! THE LORD CHANCELLOR (_to Fabiani_). My lord, what have you to say? FABIANI. Nothing! I am lost. SIMON RENARD (_low to The Queen_). Your Majesty sent for the executioner. He is there! THE QUEEN. Good! Let him come in! [_The row of noblemen divides and the Executioner appears; he is dressed in red and black, and on his shoulder bears a long sword in its scabbard._ SCENE IX _The same._ Executioner THE QUEEN. My lord Duke of Somerset, these two men to the Tower! My Lord Gardiner, our chancellor, let their trial before the twelve peers of the Star Chamber commence to-morrow, and may God keep watch over England. We expect them to be judged, both of them, before we leave for Exford, where we are to open Parliament, and for Windsor, where we are to spend Easter.