The day of election, October 9th, 1314, arrived.

There were two hostile parties in the field, one in favor of Frederic of Austria, the other in favor of Louis of Bavaria.

The two parties met in different cities, the Austrians at Saxenhausen, and the Bavarians at Frankfort.

There were, however, but four electors at Saxenhausen, while there were five at Frankfort, the ancient place of election.

Each party unanimously chose its candidate.