Chapter 2

REIGNS OF ALBERT I., FREDERIC, ALBERT AND OTHO. From 1291 to 1347.

Anecdotes of Rhodolph.--His Desire for the Election of his Son.--His Death.--Albert.--His Unpopularity.--Conspiracy of the Nobles.--Their Defeat.--Adolphus of Nassau chosen Emperor.--Albert's Conspiracy.-- Deposition of Adolphus and Election of Albert.--Death of Adolphus.--The Pope Defied.--Annexation of Bohemia.--Assassination of Albert.--Avenging Fury.--The Hermit's Direction.--Frederic the Handsome.--Election of Henry, Count of Luxemburg.--His Death.--Election of Louis of Bavaria.--Capture of Frederic.--Remarkable Confidence toward a Prisoner.--Death of Frederic.--An early Engagement.--Death of Louis.--Accession of Albert. Page 34