PL 06 • Age 13 • 1597

A suspicious letter comes my way

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When Mary was thirteen, the devil came to her under the appearance of Francis Carle, her father's manservant. He was on horseback and read out a letter to her, supposed to be from her father and containing strict orders that she was to put off her First Communion until she received further instructions.

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The setting is Harewell Hall, where Mary was staying with Catherine Ardington.

Mary is outside and the messenger on horseback approaches.

It appears to be a busy household with several people doing various tasks.

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PL 06 • Age 13 • 1597

A suspicious letter comes my way

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