H. C. Bailey

Name: The Fool — Chapter 20
Author: H. C. Bailey

The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

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“The Fool — Chapter 20”, published in 1921, is a work by H. C. Bailey. It explores elements such as Becket, Bran and realm.

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ Bran looked up at him wistfully: "Is it peace, lord?"
"I am weary of strife, brother. I would be at peace with all men but those who war upon God."
"How shall a man know them who they are?"
Becket drew back. "You make cunning questions, master Bran."
"I am answered," Bran said sadly. "Na, na, Bran lays no traps. Bran would live at peace and be kind. Oh brother, my brother, what help for this torn realm in strife?" ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ In his primate's splendour Becket rode and when he came to the King lit down and made to kiss his foot. But the King was too quick for him and sprang down and held his stirrup for him to mount again. "It is fit the less should serve the greater, Thomas," he said.
"Your servant am I, my lord, and your true servant," Becket looked down at him.
"If so you be, you shall be welcome to my realm," said the King.
"I ask no more than my just place and power, my lord."
"No man lacks justice of me and you last of all, Thomas." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ He was eager for peace if peace could be had. And he went out to meet Becket in France.
In the good land of Touraine they met on St. Mary Magdalen's day amid a great concourse of French barons and Bishops. Becket was weary of exile. He had found out that his champions would not fight, he had learnt that he must be in England to have power in England, he had no faith left in policy.
"There rides a man of sorrows," Bran said as he came.
"That is his art, fool," the justiciar laughed. "He is grown more cunning. A sad brow looks sadder against a bright robe over that monk's gown he used of old." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ Let him be a monk and have done."
But Bran shook his head till the bells jingled. "If that be done we are all undone. I fear no sinner under the sun. When my foe turns saint, it is time to run."
"The devil is sick, the devil a saint would be," the justiciar smiled. "But of this sickness there is no healing, master Bran." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ Becket leaned his head on his hand. "You have said. Go your ways. You have said. What is for me I cannot tell. There is no help in man, no, nor in mine own thought. I shall do what it is appointed. Whether I go to peace or destruction I know not. You have done what you could. God be with you, wise man."
And Bran kissed his gown and stole away silently. ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ The French king had reasons good and old to hate Henry. France must back King Henry's enemy and commend him to the Pope. France could menace all Henry's realm and if the Pope should be persuaded to use excommunication and interdict in Becket's cause, Henry must bend or break. If France would make war and the Pope make it a holy war, then there must be victory most glorious. ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ And in all the years I have known you, you would ever be doing."
"Why, look you now, what ill have I done you ever?"
"You wish me well, brother fool. But you wish all men well. What would you have of me now?" ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ He raised her and led her away. "Here is one will bring you to my house," and he gave her to his chaplain.
"Well said, Thomas. Stand for her and I am content," the King smiled. "Aye, there is a man's heart under the monk's gown."
"I dare not deny her. She is a woman and poor and stricken and I am a priest."
"Now you know him what he is, this Philip de Broc."
"I know what I knew, my lord. The man is accused, not judged." ”

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H. C. Bailey, The Fool — Chapter 20 (1921)

“ Bran said. "Do him no wrong and he will have no friend."
"This fool is a wise fool," the justiciar purred, and they fell to talking of ways and means.
And indeed when it was found that the King's will was set Becket was left alone. His very Bishops, some hated him, some feared strife, none thought it a cause to die for that churchmen should not be under the law, bade him yield. Forsaken, he promised to swear obedience to the old law of the realm and the King called Bishops and barons to hear him swear. ”

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