...only were in the deathchamber during the last moments of Beethoven's life. After Beethoven had lain unconscious, the death-rattle in his throat from 3...call out to his wavering troops: 'Courage, soldiers! 88On April 4, 1827. See Ley, op fit., p. 239. 58 In a letter to Thayer dated August 20, 8T Aus dem...

...lightning accompanied by a violent clap of thunder, which garishly illuminated the death-chamber. . . . After this unexpected phenomenon of nature, which...wavering troops: "Courage, soldiers! Forward! Trust me! Victory is assured!" When he let the raised hand sink to the bed, his eyes closed half-way. . ....

...of lightning accompanied by a violent clap of thunder, which garishly illuminated the death-chamber. After this unexpected phenomenon of nature, which...powers, I defy you! Away with you! God is with me!" . . . When he let the raised hand sink to the bed, his eyes closed half-way. (Thayer 1964: 1050-51)...

...filled the death-chamber with a harsh light . . . After this unexpected natural occurrence, which shook me greatly, Beethoven opened his eyes, lifted his...and a very serious, threatening expression . . . As he let his hand sink again to the bed, his eyes half closed. My right hand supported his head, my left...

...death-chamber. (Snow lay before Beethoven's dwelling.) After this unexpected phenomenon of nature . . . Beethoven opened his eyes, lifted his right hand and...clenched and a very serious, threatening expression. . . . When he let the raised hand sink to the bed, his eyes closed half-way. . . . Not another breath,...