Speech of Kunigunde to the Emperor after Accusation

“Additamentum”

“My conscience is clear and my confidant is in heaven, since he clearly bears witness to the fact that I have never committed this truly wicked deed of which I am accused. I beg you, my lord and king, to play the man and deign to be patient with me. The honor of your whole empire indeed seems to have been undermined by me, but, God willing, it will the more speedily be made good by me; how this can happen I shall shortly explain, if this can be done with your good will.”

Ebernand

“Lord, truly a solution is at hand. What I have been accused of, God knows I am innocent. Lord, be patient and behave as an honorable man. I will yet be able to find counsel and can set you on a good path. The empire has lost much of its reputation because of me; noble and virtuous lord, you should get it back for me.”

Recommendation of Kunigunde to the Emperor

“Additamentum”

“My Lord, Your Majesty should order all the leading men, bishops as well as laity to gather at his palace and in the presence of all should air the case now being discussed before a judicial assembly; whatever they suggest to you may be carried out without infringing your honor. I hope however for divine pity to rescue us from this mire, and that you too may pity this poor creature.”