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name, the name of Conrad, the valiant scion of the Wallenrods? Let us join hands and pledge our knightly word, that, at to-morrow's Council, we proclaim no one but him our master." "None else!" they cried, "None but him!"
Far over the vale, were echoed their joyful cries, "long live Conrad our master! May the order prosper, and the pagan perish!" They went,—Halban alone remained behind, absorbed in deep thought; he cast on them a glance of disdain, again looked up to the Tower, and, as he withdrew from it, began in a low voice the following song.
