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And now , good-by . I shall be exceedingly busy for some days arranging for a further supply of money , so do not seek me out no matter what happens . '' With this Roland shook hands , and returned to Ehrenfels Castle . * * * * * The three sumptuous barges of the Archbishops hove in sight at midday , two coming up the river and one floating down . They maneuvered to the landing so that all reached it at the same time , and thus the three Archbishops were enabled to set foot simultaneously on the firm ground , as was right and proper , no one of them obtaining precedence over the other two . On entering the Castle of Ehrenfels in state , they proceeded to the large hall of the knights , and seated themselves in three equal chairs that were set along the solid table . Here a repast was spread before them , accompanied by the finest wine the Rheingau produced , and although the grand prelates ate lustily , they were most sparing in their drink , for when they acted in concert none dared risk putting himself at a disadvantage with the others .