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KONRAD WALLENROD.
He knew only the soothing of friendship; he had chosen but one friend, venerable for his virtues and holiness: it was Halban, a hoary monk; he was Wallenrod's companion in solitude, the confessor of his soul, and the confidant of his heart. Blessed friendship! Hallowed on earth is he, who enjoys thee with the Holy!
Thus the chiefs of the council were pondering on Conrad's qualities. He had a fault, however, but who is without one? Conrad disliked sensual enjoy-
