Chapter 3

RHODOLPH II., ALBERT IV. AND ALBERT V. From 1389 to 1437.

Rhodolph II.--Marriage of John to Margaret.--Intriguing for the Tyrol.--Death of Rhodolph.--Accession of Power to Austria.--Dividing the Empire.--Delight of the Emperor Charles.--Leopold.--His Ambition and successes.--Hedwige, Queen of Poland.--"The Course of true Love never did run smooth."--Unhappy Marriage of Hedwige.--Heroism of Arnold of Winkelreid.--Death of Leopold.--Death of Albert IV.--Accession Of Albert V.--Attempts of Sigismond to bequeath to Albert V. Hungary and Bohemia. Page 48