How does the author show his relief from the
strain of the last few moments? His sentences
are now longer and smoother.

How was this event afterwards regarded? The
peasants maintained that an angel came down to
their master's rescue.

What does the author seem to think? That his
rescue was due to the interposition of
Providence.

What is told in the next paragraph? Zyps'
reward.

What did he receive? He was created a Count and
received a pension from the Emperor.

What was his title? "Count Hallooer von
Hohenfeldsen."

To what does this refer? To his "wild cry" from
the high peaks, when he saw the Emperor in
danger.

How can you prove that this story is true? By
inspecting the pension list of the Royal House
of Hapsburg and by looking at a cross in the
mountains that has been erected on the very
spot where Maximilian was rescued.

II

Whom do you see in the second vision? The
Emperor Charles V. pursued by his enemies.

Who was he? One of the greatest monarchs in
Europe, greater even than his grandfather,
Maximilian I. In this scene he is ill; his army
has met with reverses; he has made his escape
from Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, and
is being conveyed through the mountains to a
place of safety, closely pursued by Maurice of
Saxony.

Describe the scene. It is at night, the wind is
high, and is driving the rain against the
Emperor's litter, which is borne by
mountaineers and surrounded by his faithful
officers.

What is given in the first paragraph? A
description of the storm.

How does the author prepare you for the scene?
The night suggests danger and mystery, and the
moon looks out from a cloud, as though at
something taking place in the gorge. The
spectator hears something besides the roar of
the wind.

Select all the words that show what a fearful
night it is. "Night", "dark", "wild", "gusty
winds", "howling", "sheets of blinding rain",
"whirling", "hissing eddies", "rent asunder",
"ravings of the tempest".

Notice all the details the author has made use
of to conve