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again repeated the novices . `` And say also , '' added Zygfried , `` that although Danveld wished to subdue the foe of the Order , yet nobody here raised the first weapon against Jurand . '' `` I shall say only what my eyes saw , '' replied von Bergow . `` Be in the chapel before midnight ; we shall also go there to pray for the souls of the dead , '' answered Zygfried . He then extended his hand to him as a sign of gratitude and farewell ; he wished to remain for a further consultation alone with Brother Rotgier , whom he loved and had great confidence in . After the withdrawal of von Bergow , he also dismissed the two novices , under the pretence that they might watch the work of the coffins for the common servants killed by Jurand , and after the doors had closed behind them he turned with animation to Rotgier , and said : `` Listen to what I am going to say : there is only one remedy : that no living soul should ever find out that the real daughter of Jurand was with us . '' `` It will not be difficult , '' replied Rotgier , `` because nobody knew that she was here except Danveld , Godfried , we two , and those servants of the Order who watched her .