Adalbert and the other bishops followed his example.

Otto, Welf, Berthold, ranged themselves on the same side, and amid universal acclamations Rodolph was proclaimed king.
Something still remained--the Papal confirmation.

There were some who were sad and mute amid the general rejoicings, and among them was Father Omehr.

In vain had he implored Rodolph to postpone the session, at least until the appointed time would arrive: the King of Arles regarded the delay as suicidal.

In vain, too, he conjured the legates to refuse their approval, at least until May, and begged them, with tears in his eyes, not to give the signal for civil war.