The Wounded Hawk: Book Two of 'The Crucible'Tor Publishing Group, 01/04/2007 - 496 páginas The Middle Ages. Finally, the Black Plague has passed and for a while it seems evil has been defeated. Europe recovers; prosperity returns, trade resumes, and people slowly recover from the effects of the plague. Then, just as the Church relaxes its guard, war spreads across Europe. Widespread heresies challenge the authority of the Church. Revolts and rebellions threaten to topple the established monarchies and overturn the social order of Europe. And then the plague returns, worse than ever. |
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... Courtenay , a lik- able fair - faced young man of commendable quietness and courtesy . Margaret's expression hardened as she thought of the banter the two men shared during their weapon practice . Courtenay received nothing but respect ...
... Courtenay when he heard the sound of hoof fall entering the courtyard . Turning , Neville had been appalled to see the black fig- ure of John Wycliffe walking beside Margaret , two other priests ( Lollards , no doubt ) close behind him ...
... Margaret shuddered and looked up . Normally , she ate only with Thomas , Robert Courtenay , and Thomas Tusser in the hall of Halstow . Meals were al- ways tolerable , and often cheerful , especially when Courte- 12 SARA DOUGLASS.
... when he was in Rome , and the sordid behavior of cardinals and popes . He did not reply , taking the time instead to refill his goblet . Further down the table , Courtenay exchanged glances with Tusser THE WOUNDED HAWK 13.
Book Two of 'The Crucible' Sara Douglass. Further down the table , Courtenay exchanged glances with Tusser . " Over the years many men have spoken out about the corruption among the higher clergy , " Margaret said . " Why , even some of ...