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The King’s Achievement

CHAPTER V
12/21

She sees many visions, but few facts.

That tale about the Host being borne by angels from Calais to my mind is nonsense.

Almighty God does not work miracles without reason, and there is none for that.
The blessed sacrament is the same at Dover as at Calais.

And a woman who can dream that can dream anything, for I am sure she did not invent it.
On other matters, therefore, she may be dreaming too, and that is why once more I tell you that to my mind you can leave her out of your thoughts with regard to your brother.

She is neither prophetess nor pythoness." This was very unsatisfactory, and Ralph strove to remedy it.
"And in the matter of the King's death, Mr.More ?" he said.
Again Sir Thomas stopped in his walk.
"Do you know, Mr.Torridon, I think we may leave that alone," he said a little abruptly.


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