When they passed through the guard, which was under arms, the hearts
of both died within them; and when they came into the presence,
there was such an expression of awful horror on the countenance
of Jolter, that the prince, observing his dismay, was pleased to
encourage him with an assurance that he had nothing to fear. Thus
comforted, he recollected himself so well as to understand his
pupil, when he desired him to produce the ambassador's letters;
some of which being open, were immediately read by his highness,
who was personally acquainted with the writer, and knew several
of the noblemen to whom they were addressed. These recommendations
were so warm, and represented the young gentleman in such an
advantageous light, that the prince, convinced of the injustice his
character had suffered by the misrepresentation of Hornbeck, took
our hero by the hand, asked pardon for the doubts he had entertained
of his honour, declared him from that moment at liberty, ordered
his domestics to be enlarged, and offered him his countenance and
protection as long as he should remain in the Austrian Netherlands.
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