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nt with military pageantry, and noisy with the rejoicings of loyal multitudes, for Conrad, the young heir to the crown, was c

ad bravely; and so bright and happy did all things seem, that he felt his

y a window stood the duke's only child, the Lady Constance. Her eyes were red and swolle

I loved him so. I dared to love him though I knew the duke, my father, would never let me wed him. I loved him-bu