10. On the following day Van Baerle was called before the judges. 3. They questioned him; then they said that their orders would be sent to the prison later. Van Baerle was taken back to the prison to wait. 5. After about half an hour an officer came to the prison. Rosa opened the door of Van Barle's room; she was crying. The officer read out the orders of the judge: 2. "The prisoner shall be taken from prison into the yard and there his head shall be cut off." 8. Cornelious Van Baerle listened to the words. He seemed surprised rather than sad. 6. "Oh, no," said Van Baerle. "Only I should never have guessed that this would be the cause of my death. On what day is my head to be cut off?" 12. "Today," answered the officer, surprised at Van Baerle's calmness. Rosa was weeping. 9. "At what time?" asked Van Baerle. 7. "At twelve o'clock." 1. "Ah!" said Cornelious. "I heard the clock strike ten a long time ago. I have not got much time." 11. "Have you anything to say?" asked the officer. 4. The officer went out.
