PL 08 • Age 13 • 1598

Now another proposal to marry

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When Mary was in her thirteenth year, on account of the war threatening to break out, she was sent to stay with a relative. She was frequently urged to consent to a betrothal with a young gentleman named Eldrington, of distinguished birth and other eminent qualities. But her heart was so caught up in divine love that she could not consent to any earthly love. She was so afflicted at being pressed to marry that she fell dangerously ill and her father was obliged to fetch her home.

The Scene

There are four little scenes each telling part of the story.

On the left in background: Marmaduke speaking with Eldrington's friends, possibly with a priest present.

On the left in front: Mary Ward and Eldrington in conversation about the proposal.

On the right: Mary speaking with her father, then Mary on horseback returning home with her father.

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PL 08 • Age 13 • 1598

Now another proposal to marry

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