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Updated: June 23, 2025
How did you come by Oberweseler so far north as Stolzenfels?" "Simply because I was so forward, counting on the good nature of my friend of Treves, that I stipulated for Oberweseler." "Ah! I am anxious to know why." "For reasons of history, not of the palate. A fair English Princess was guest of Stolzenfels long ago, and this wine was served to her."
If you do not wish to hold the town, use it as a gift to the fortunate man you marry. And now, Hildegunde, this long-postponed advice I wish to press upon your attention, must be given, for we are nearing the ferry to Coblentz, and between that town and Stolzenfels we may have company. Of the three Archbishops you will meet to-day, there is only one of whom you need take account."
Always they were in the shade, a comforting feature of a midsummer journey, an advantage, however, soon to be lost when they crossed the Rhine by the ferry to Coblentz. The distance from Sayn Castle to Schloss Stolzenfels was a little less than four leagues, so their early start permitted a leisurely journey. The Archbishop and the Countess rode side by side.
Are they coming here?" "The conclave of the Archbishops will be held at Castle Stolzenfels, the Rhine residence of my brother of Treves." "Why is this Court convened?" "That will be explained to you, Hildegunde, by his Highness of Mayence. I did not intend to speak to you about this until later, so I will merely say that there is nothing to fear.
The day is overcast, and the clouds threaten rain or snow. Why does he stop at the little village of Capellen? Because, right above him on the high cliff, the glorious ruin of Stolzenfels is looking at him with itshollow eyes, and beckoning to him with its gigantic finger, as if to say; "Come up hither, and I will tell thee an old tale."
Stolzenfels: The Alchemist Alchemy was a common pursuit in the Middle Ages. The poor followed it eagerly in the vain desire for gold; the rich spent their wealth in useless experiments, or showered it on worthless charlatans.
I understood from you that no mention should be made of my visit unless his Lordship asked questions proving he was aware of it, in which case I was to tell the truth." "You were quite right, Father. Did my guardian ask you to accompany us to Stolzenfels?" "Assuredly, or I should not have ventured." "What reason did he give, and what instructions did he lay upon you?"
I, being your guardian, am sent to escort you to Stolzenfels, and as we ride there together I wish to place before you some suggestions which you may find useful when the meeting takes place." "I shall faithfully follow any advice you give me, my Lord." "I am sure of it, Hildegunde, and you will remember that I speak as guardian, not as Councilor of State.
Thus it came about that Archbishop Werner of Falkenstein, owner of the grim fortress of Stolzenfels and a wealthy and powerful Churchman, was an amateur of the hermetic art, while his Treasurer, who was by no means rich, was also by way of being an alchemist.
"Then," said the Archbishop of Mayence, rising to his feet and speaking with great solemnity, "you are chosen as the future Emperor of our land." The prelate and his ward were met at the doors of Stolzenfels by the Archbishop of Treves in person, and the welcome they received left nothing to be desired in point of cordiality.
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