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There is a wonderful story about the anicent Latin rite of the funeral service.

The Austrian emperor dead and the people brought his body to the front door of the church to enter for the funeral service.

-They strike the door and say: "Open."

-The abbot inside says: "Who is there."

-"Emperor Karl, the king of Austrian."

-The response from inside: "We know of no such person here."

-So the people strike the door again.

-"Who is there?" asks the abbot.

-"Emperor Karl." "We know of no such person...

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