But the clergy, including both Adalberon and Gerbert (who later became Pope Sylvester II), argued eloquently for the election of Hugh Capet, who was not only of royal blood but had proven himself through his actions and his military might.
Namun para ulama, termasuk Adalberon dan Gerbert (yang kemudian menjadi Paus Silvester II), berargumen dengan fasih untuk pemilihan Hugues Capet, yang bukan hanya berdarah ningrat kerajaan, namun telah membuktikan dirinya melalui tindakan dan kekuatan militer.