Chapter 36 Chapter Thirty-Six

Don't say I'm cheating, everyone lives like this, A beggar must put on a pitiful appearance when begging, Ministers get promoted and get rich by relying on malpractice, bragging, flattery, Priests naturally know this well, not to be outdone, Even brave fighters have to exaggerate their own merits. All put up with it, and all do it, Whoever doesn't want to boast of himself has to be poor all his life, Churches, barracks, or countries, the world changes like this. ancient drama The rector of the temple synagogue, or what they called the bishop, was AlbertMalvorsin, he is the Philip that has been mentioned several times in this book.Malvorsin's brother, like the baron, was Brienne.A close friend of Bois-Ghibert.

Although there were many bohemian and lawless people among the Templars, Albert of the Templar Synagogue was still called the best; he was different from Bois-guibert, only he knew how to give his crime and ambition, Putting on a veil of hypocrisy, he put on a pious appearance to cover up his rebellious heart.If it hadn't been for the unexpected and sudden arrival of the Grand Master, he really couldn't see that there was any violation of the precepts in the temple synagogue.However, although he was a little panicked and exposed his flaws to a certain extent, he still listened attentively to the reprimands of his superiors, expressed sincere repentance, and quickly corrected the points criticized; The atmosphere of having fun has finally changed, and there is a scene where everyone is pure and ascetic, practicing piously.Lugas.Bomano also began to have a higher evaluation of the bishop's character, and he was no longer as disgusted as he was when he saw the smog in the synagogue at first.

But now these favors of the Grand Master have been fundamentally shaken. He never imagined that Albert would allow a captured Jewish woman to live in the holy synagogue. What is even more frightening is that this woman is actually a brother of the Knights. Therefore, when Albert appeared in front of him, he became uncharacteristically stern with him. This house is dedicated to the pure Knights Templar, said the Grand Master, sternly, but now, Your Excellency, a Jew has been brought here by a member of the Church, and lives here with your connivance. Albert.Malvorcin was alarmed; for the unfortunate Rebecca was locked up in a remote and secret place, so well guarded, that her abode was unknown to outsiders.He saw from Bomaneaux's look that if the situation was not reversed, disaster would befall him and Boisguibert.

Why don't you speak?The great master continued. Can I answer now?The bishop replied, pretending to be respectful and humble, but in fact he only wanted to use this question to delay some time so that he could consider a countermeasure. You can answer, said the Grand Master, I ask you first, do you know that there is a clause in our sacred charter: Knights Templar associate with immoral women only to satisfy their own carnal desires? Of course I do, my venerable Grand Master, replied the Bishop, if I do not know this one of our most important precepts, then I am not worthy of my present position.

Then I ask you again, how did you allow a brother to take his mistress, who was a Jewish witch, into this holy place, and defile and desecrate our synagogue? A Jewish witch!Albert.Malvorsin said, merciful angels bless us! Yes, brother, a Jewish witch, said the Grand Master sternly, that's what I said.Dare you deny it, that Rebecca, daughter of the heathen usurer Isaac of York, pupil of the wicked temptress Miriam, shames me to think and speak of it now!Don't you live in this synagogue of yours? Respected Grand Master, the bishop replied, your wisdom dispelled my doubts and made my heart suddenly open.Originally, I have always been strange, like Brian.How could Bois-Guilbert, such an outstanding knight, be infatuated with the beauty of this woman and not realize it?I kept her in the synagogue for a while, only to restrain her movements, lest their relationship should develop further into a blunder that would lead one of our valiant and pious brethren down the path of degradation.

So there hadn't been any breach of his oath between them?asked the grand master. What!In this synagogue?Said the bishop, crossed himself, and swear by St. Magdalene and ten thousand virgins, there is no such thing!No!If I have sinned by allowing her to stay here, it is only out of a false idea that it will prevent our brethren from continuing to be seduced by this Jewish woman; it seems to me so absurd and so close Reasonable, I can only think that this is a manifestation of insanity, and it is better to treat it with sympathy instead of blame.But now, with the wise discovery of the Grand Master, it dawned on me that the Jewish temptress was a witch, and perhaps that was enough to explain why he was so infatuated with her.

That's right!That's right!Behold, Brother Conrad, said Bomano, Satan is always the first to corrupt with these devices and temptations!We watch a woman just to satisfy the desire of the eyes and enjoy her beauty as men say, but the devil, the man-eating lion, takes advantage of this opportunity and gains the power to control us, and can use magic and witchcraft to complete the beginning of laziness and ignorance 's working now.Perhaps in this matter our brother Bois-Guilbert deserves sympathy instead of severe punishment, and the support of my staff rather than the blow of the scepter; Zhihui returned to his brethren.

It is very unfortunate that our order of knights lost a fine warrior at a time when our Holy Church needed the help of its sons, Konrad.Montefischer said, this Brian.Bois-guibert had killed three hundred Saracens with his own hands. The blood of these wicked beasts is a good and proper sacrifice to the saints and angels, who are despised and desecrated by heretics, who, the Grand Master says, will help us against witchcraft and sorcerers, and deliver us from the snare of the devil our brethren.He'll break free from this Delilah's rope, just as Samson broke free from the two new ropes that the Philistines bound him, and he'll kill the cultists and make them pile up.But this wicked witch, who bewitched a brother of the Knights Templar with her sorcery, should of course be put to death.

【Note】Samson is a strong man, the judge of the Israelites.The Philistines surrounded the Jews and wanted them to sacrifice Samson, so they tied him with two new ropes and handed him over to the Philistines, but as soon as Samson got there, he broke free and killed the enemy.Later, the Philistines bought Samson's mistress Delilah, and finally tied him up, see "Old Judges". But the British law-bishop said that although he was overjoyed to see the wrath of the Grand Master suddenly transferred from himself and Bois-Guilbert to others, he feared that it would go too far. English law, Bomano interrupted, permits and obliges each judge to exercise jurisdiction within the scope of his duties.Even the smallest nobleman can arrest and interrogate a witch in his own domain, and bring her to justice.Did the Grand Master of the Knights Templar have no such power in his own synagogue?No!We have the right to interrogate and sentence.We must rid the land of the Witch so that the evil she has caused may be forgiven.Clean up the hall of the castle, and prepare to interrogate the demon immediately.

Albert.Malvorshin bowed and resigned.But he didn't order the hall to be tidied up, he hurriedly searched for Brian.Bois-guibert, let him know how the matter might end.He found him not long after, and he was huffing and puffing, and it turned out that he had run into trouble with a beautiful Jewish girl, who, he said, hadn't taken a chance on one of them. A narrow escape is dangerous, and the person who rescued her from the blood and fire is in the eyes!Malvorcin, seriously!I stayed there until the roof gave in and the rafters snapped.I was the target of a thousand arrows, which rattled on me like hailstones on the window-sills, and my shield was entirely used for her protection.For her, I endured everything, and now, this stubborn little girl blamed me for not letting her die there. Not only did she not show any gratitude, but she refused me without any hope.Her nation was bewitched by the devil and made obstinate, and now all that power must be concentrated in her!

I see, said the bishop, that you are both enchanted by the devil.Didn't I often advise you, even if you can't rein in the precipice, at least you have to be more careful?I told you long ago that there are women who are willing to entertain you in Christianity, and it is too late for them to curry favor with you, such a gallant knight of love, but you are so affectionate that you want to nail this Wayward, stubborn Jewish woman!In good conscience, I think Lugas.Old Bomano guessed right, she charmed you. Lugas.Bomano!said Bois-Ghibert, reproachfully, Malvasin, you want me to be careful, so that's what happened?Did you break the news of Rebecca in the synagogue to that old fool? What can I do?I took every measure, said the Bishop, to keep your secret; but it leaked out, and whether it was the work of the devil, only the devil knows.But I've done my best to get it back, and now you can get out of it if you just give up Rebecca.You get sympathy because you're just a victim of magic.She is a witch and must be punished as she deserves. By God, I disagree!Bois Guibert said. By God, she must and will be punished!Malvorshin said neither you nor anyone else could save her.Lugas.Bomano had decided that the execution of the Jewish woman was a necessary atonement to offset the debauchery committed by the Templars.You know, he has both the power and the will to carry out this reasonable and pious intention. No one of our descendants would believe this kind of ignorance and absurdity!Said Boisguibert, striding up and down the house. Whether they believe it or not, I don't know, Malvosin said peacefully, I only know that in our day, whether priests or laymen, ninety-nine out of a hundred people will shout amen when the Grand Master is sentenced. I've got my way, said Boisguibert, Albert, you are my friend; you must act ignorant and let her escape, Malvauxin, I will send her to a safer and more secret place. Even if I wanted to, I could not, replied the Bishop, who was full of the Grand Master's entourage and cronies throughout the synagogue.I can tell you frankly, brother, that I cannot take a ship with you in this matter, even if it had the hope of finding a safe port.I've taken a lot of risks for you; I don't want to be degraded, or even lose my bishopship, for the pretty face of a Jewish woman.As for you, if you will take my advice, you should forsake this mallard, and chase other game with your hawk.Consider, Boisguibert, that your present status and your future honor come from your status as a member of the Order.If you insist on this Rebecca, you give Bomano the right to fire you, and he won't let you go.The scepter clutched in his trembling hand, he doesn't want to let it go, he knows you are reaching out to it with your bold hand, trying to wrest his power.If you insist on protecting a Jewish witch, you're giving him the best excuse to ruin your reputation.You'd better let him go, because you can't handle him yet.When the scepter is in your hands, you can make love to Jewish daughters or burn them to death. Malvasin, said Boisguibert, you are a hard My friend, the bishop finished that sentence first, so that Bois-guibert would not call him a bad word. It is true that I am a cruel friend, so I am more suitable to give you advice.I'll say it to you again: you can't save Rebecca.And I say to you: You can only perish with her.Or quickly find the great master, kneel at his feet, and tell him I swear, I don't want to kneel at his feet!I just want to point to the old guy's nose and say to him Tell him then, pointing to his nose, continued Malvosin grimly, that this Jewish woman you have captured has driven you mad with love; but the more you whine about your love, the more he The more you have to speed up your steps and execute the beautiful little fairy.Since you confess your sin of breaking your oath without confessing, you can't hope for help from your brethren, but throw away your great career in power, take up your spear, and give Flanders or Burgundy The first acted as a thug, and worked hard for their trivial disputes. You are right, Malvauxin, replied Bois-Guirebert, after a moment's consideration, I cannot allow this old obstinacy to trample me underfoot; as for Rebecca, she does not deserve my protection either, I Why sacrifice status and honor for her.I'd better abandon her; yes, let her do, unless Don't attach any conditions to your wise and necessary decision, Malvosin said, women are just playthings for men's leisure, and fame and wealth are the core of life.A glorious future is unfolding in front of you, and you should make great strides forward, even if a thousand little things like this Jewish woman are trampled to death, you will not hesitate!We must be separated for a while, and we must not be seen talking together in secret; and I must arrange at once for his trial in the Great Hall. What!Bois-Ghibert said, so fast? Yes, replied the bishop, since the judge has decided on the sentence, the interrogation should begin as soon as possible. When Bois-Guilbert was alone, he said to himself: Rebecca, you have done me enough.Why can't I leave you at the mercy of fate, as this cruel hypocrite suggests?I could try again to save you; but beware, don't be ignorant!If you reject me again, my revenge will be as strong as my love.Bois-guibert's life and honor must not be risked in vain, only to be rewarded with contempt and condemnation. The bishop has just made some necessary arrangements, Conrad.Montefisher had come to him to inform him that the Grand Master had decided to bring the Jewish woman to trial immediately for sorcery. This is really a baseless charge, the bishop said. We have many Jewish doctors who have cured all kinds of difficult diseases, but we never say that they are witches. The great master didn't think so, Montefischer said, Albert, I can tell you frankly, whether this poor woman is a wizard or not, letting her die is better than letting the Knights lose Brienne.Bois-Ghibert, or let the Knights split due to internal disputes.You know that Brienne is of high stature and war, and you know that many of our brethren hold him heartily; but none of that can alter the Grand Master's opinion of him, if he believes that Brienne was an accomplice to the Jewish woman, Not a victim.Even if she alone is related to the survival of the twelve Jewish tribes, it is better to execute her alone than to let Boisguibert perish with her. I've been doing his job just now too, asking him to dump her, said Malvorcin, but I still don't think there's enough evidence to sentence Rebecca to death for witchcraft, do I?Once the Grand Master finds out that the evidence is insufficient, will he change his mind? The evidence must be sufficient, Albert, replied Montefischer, they must be sufficient, you know what I mean? Understand, said the Bishop, and I would do anything for our synagogue; but time is too short to find suitable witnesses. But it has to be found, Malvosin, said Conrad. It's at stake for the group and for you.This synagogue is a poor synagogue, and the Tianfu synagogue is twice as rich as this one.You know, the old chief obeys me; you've got the witnesses to make the case go, and you're the bishop of the wealthy Tianfu synagogue in Kent.what do you think? Among the people who came here with Bois-Ghibert, Malvasin replied, there are two people I know very well. They are my brother Philippe.Malvorsin's subordinates, who later defected to General Buffalo.Perhaps their sorcery on this woman could provide some context. Well, go to them right away.Listen, if you need a coin or two to boost their memory, don't be hesitant to spend it. With money, they can even prove that their biological mother was a witch.said the bishop. Go then, said Montefischer, the interrogation must begin at noon.I have never seen our old Chief so hasty, only once, and that was an apostate who converted to Muslims, Hammet.When Alphaji was sentenced to be burned at the stake. Just at noon, the castle bell rang.Rebecca heard footsteps on the little staircase leading to the fourth room, and it told her that there were several people, which pleased her, because she was most afraid of Boisguibert, who was so shameless and self-indulgent, coming to her alone. , she felt that any danger was better than this.The lock of the cell was unlocked, and Conrad and Malvosin walked in, followed by four guards with halberds in black. Daughter of the Jews!said the bishop, get up and follow us. Where are you going and what are you going to do?Rebecca said. Little girl, Conrad replied, you have no right to ask questions, only to obey.But let you know that you are going to be tried by our Grand Master of the Knights and confess your crimes. Glory to the God of Abraham!said Rebecca reverently, with folded hands, a judge, even if he is hostile to my nation, is to me my protector.I would very much like to go with you, just allow me to cover my veil. With slow, stately steps they descended the stairs, and passed through a long corridor leading to a folding door, and beyond that was the Great Hall, where the impromptu court of the Grand Master had been set up. The lower part of the spacious room was so full of squires and peasants that they had to make a way for Rebecca to go to her appointed seat, under the pressure of the bishop and Montefiche, and the halberd guards.As she walked through the crowd, she clasped her hands and lowered her head when a note was stuffed into her hand. She accepted the note almost unconsciously and kept holding it, without thinking of reading its contents.But the faith of a friend in this dreadful assembly gave her courage, and she glanced up and about to ascertain whom she had been led to.Thus, she saw the scene, but the circumstances of it we can only describe in the next chapter.