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When a week had elapsed the Archbishop relaxed his dignity and sent for Count Winneburg . `` We will not wait for the others , '' he said . `` I have no desire to humiliate you unnecessarily . Those who are here shall bear witness that you have apologised , and so I shall not insist on the presence of the laggards , but will receive your apology to-morrow at high noon in the great council chamber . '' `` Ah , there speaks a noble heart , ever thinking generously of those who despitefully use you , my Lord Archbishop , '' said Count Winneburg . `` But no , no , I can not accept such a sacrifice . The Emperor showed me plainly the enormity of my offence .