[A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)]@TWC D-Link bookA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court CHAPTER VIII 3/11
Yes, in power I was equal to the king.
At the same time there was another power that was a trifle stronger than both of us put together.
That was the Church. I do not wish to disguise that fact.
I couldn't, if I wanted to. But never mind about that, now; it will show up, in its proper place, later on.
It didn't cause me any trouble in the beginning -- at least any of consequence. Well, it was a curious country, and full of interest.
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