Chapter 329: Festival
Sir Euphemia, the second daughter, listened attentively, and suddenly found that Isabel did not continue to speak, and hurriedly asked her in a low voice: "Sister, what are the other two ranks?" ”
"The clergy of the second estate and the common people of the third estate, including the peasants of the villages and the merchants of the towns."
Euphemia nodded in understanding, and did not speak again. Madame Sir looked at Isabel and then at her husband, Sir Augustine, and sighed, and said, "Isabel, I understand what you mean. Both the southern and northern nobles should owe allegiance to His Majesty. But ......"
"Mother, I still say the same thing, time will change everything." Isabel did not want to identify with the traditional ideas of loyalty in the North, nor did she want to impose her own ideas on others. Therefore, she can only choose a more neutral statement.
"Child, do you really plan to do what you asked His Highness's guard to tell me?"
The people present were just Jazz alone, who didn't know what Isabel said to her mother, and said a little strangely: "Isabel, what did you say to Madame?" ”
Isabel looks calm, she doesn't think she's putting her brother Ernest under house arrest. In the case of house arrest, the person under house arrest should be cut off from the outside world, and electronic sensors called "electronic shackles" should be installed on the feet and necks.
Because at this time, she lived in an era that was basically completely devoid of technology. So, she sees this as a protective coercive measure against Ernest.
Looking at Sir unusually calmly, he just said, "I say, no one can let Ernest leave the manor without my permission." ”
Sir Augustine bowed his head in contemplation, and then looked at his stepdaughter again: "Son, are you worried that Ernest will have some stupid thoughts and use his actions to tell others that he just wants to rescue Lord Carlisle?" ”
"Well, that's right. Father, it seems that you are well suited for the post of magistrate. ”
Isabel's somewhat contrived expression made Euphemia on the side snicker, and Sir glanced at his second daughter and said to his stepdaughter, "Well, I agree with you. How long are you going to keep Ernest on the estate, though? ”
"Until he renounces his allegiance to Lord Carlisle."
"What do you mean? Child, are you saying that the nobles, squires and clergy who have been arrested may be sentenced by His Majesty the King... Death penalty? ”
At this time, Ernest came from the garden to the drawing room. After glancing at everyone, he said coldly, "The butler said that dinner is ready." ”
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In the blink of an eye, Holy Week marks the beginning of Holy Week with the arrival of Holy Branch Day (also known as Palm Branch Sunday, Passion Sunday, because Jesus was betrayed, judged, and finally put to death on the cross this week) after the fifth Sunday of Lent. According to the New Testament, on this day, Jesus Christ was welcomed into the holy city by the people of Eastern Jerusalem and welcomed like a king.
To commemorate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, the local people gather outside the city on the day of the Lord's Branches and march to the church with palm branches in hand. During the procession, some people also carry crosses or gospels as a symbol of Jesus. In Germany, the local people even make a wooden donkey, with wheels under its feet, and place a statue of Jesus on the donkey's back to lead the wooden donkey forward.
Holy Week is followed by Holy Week, which takes place during each of the seven days of Holy Week. On Sundays, congregants gather in front of the church to pray, followed by a procession. On Holy Monday, the Gospel reading begins. On Holy Tuesday, Mass is celebrated. On Holy Wednesday, the "Euphoria" is held in commemoration of the Passion of Jesus. Holy Thursday is the Maundy Day. Holy Friday, Good Friday. Holy Saturday is the day of Jesus' resurrection.
Affected by the mass arrest of the rebel leader, the arrest of Father Thomas, the presiding priest of the church in Nazareth, and the flight of priests and priests, several Catholic churches in the county were left unpresided over and unmanaged.
In desperation, the Duke of Richmond had no choice but to ask the Archbishop of York, the deputy of the Supreme Bishop of Anglican, to resend several Protestant ministers and assistants (associate priests), as well as many Protestant clergy to manage the Nazarene church and the unmanaged churches in the county.
Although the old Catholic symbols of the old Catholic faith were almost removed from the churches with the arrival of the Anglican priests, associate priests, and clergy, the people of the county still kept and hid many sacred objects of the Catholic faith, such as altars, icons, stones, water bowls, and psalms. The insistence of the people of the county on the old faith sowed the seeds of resentment towards Protestantism in the wake of a new rebellion.
Under the auspices of Pastor Anglican and Associate Pastors, this year's Holy Branch Day and Holy Week in Richmond County have been boring. While the people of the county barely survived for seven days, the Duke of Richmond and several nobles who had participated in the suppression of the rebellion escorted more than 200 leaders of the Northern rebellion back to London.
The end of Holy Monday is Easter, a symbol of rebirth and hope. Local officials, squires, and citizens of Richmond County also celebrated the second major Christian festival in 1537. Prior to Lord's Branch, Isabelle, as vicarious custodian of the affairs of the Duchy of Richmond, declared Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, and the Monday after Easter, days of rest.
During Holy Week, she received a letter from the Duke of Richmond. The Duke wrote to him that His Majesty had let him spend Easter with other nobles in the court. Perhaps, His Majesty will be pleased to reward him and other nobles. It didn't matter that the Duke could be rewarded by Henry VIII, the important thing was that she could take two days off.
During Easter, family members from all walks of life make Easter eggs that symbolize spring, the beginning of new life and the resurrection of Jesus. In England, traditional eggs have been made from hard-boiled raw eggs painted red since the 12th century. After the eggs are ready, they are also used to participate in an ancient and traditional game called the "Roll the Eggs" game.
Some people are happy for Easter, others are sad and miserable for Easter, and Viscount Darlington's estate is a miserable storm. Caroline Swift, the eldest daughter of the Viscount, sat sadly in the drawing room, facing her mother, who had lost her husband, and Clarissa, who had also lost her husband.
Looking around the parlor, which had no festive atmosphere, and then looking at her mother and sister-in-law, who were not in the mood for the holidays, Caroline didn't want to stay here any longer. Soon, she mounted her horse and left the manor, galloping towards another manor she was familiar with.
"Sister, today is Easter, I beg you to change into a dress, okay?" The rejuvenated Euphemia stood in the room that had belonged to her eldest daughter, Rosalind, and pleaded with Isabel.
Isabel shook her head while laughing, and Yufemiah had no choice but to put her hands on her waist, hold her chest and say, "If you don't change into a skirt today, you will never want me to call you sister." ”
Isabel smiled deliberately and said, "Really? Actually, I prefer you to call me by my name. ”