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Show 101 "I dare not," was Eaton's final word. "What say you, woman?" Archbishop Abbot turned to Sara Jones. "I dare not worship God in vain," her starched poise matched her genteel voice. "Will you not swear and take an oath when you are called to it by the Magistrate?" demanded Bishop Laud. "Now the Archbishop wants Sara Jones to take the oath," Samuel looked at Barbara. "Did Sam Eaton or father take the oath?" asked Barbara. "Of course not!" said Sam indignantly. "Then neither will Sara Jones!" said Barbara. Samuel turned to Barbara with a triumphant grin, "She just said she would take the oath to end the controversy." "I don't believe you!" said Barbara. "No...wait. She doesn't believe they're lawful magistrates so she won't say the oath!" Barbara enjoyed smiling triumphantly back at Samuel. The Earl of Dorsett was quick to defend the Bishops. "What, doest thou think woman of these grave fathers of the church, that these here be not lawful magistrates? "I would do anything that is according to God's word," answered Sara Jones. "Would you?" the Archbishop of York was decidedly |
