KONRAD WALLENROD.
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ТHЕ ELECTION.
Hark! at the first peal of Marienburg's cathedral bells, the cannon is thundering, and the drums are rattling with joy; it is a solemn day with the Order of the Cross. From all sides the commanders are hastening to the capital, where, gathered in the chapter-house, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, they will decide on whose breast to hang the Grand Cross, and in whose hands to place the Great Sword. Two entire days had passed in council, for many are they that vie for that honour
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