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“Redemption” quotes from The Pillars of the Earth

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“Redemption”

In this episode: King Stephen (2), Philip (1), Waleran (1), Jack (1), Regan Hamleigh (1), Aliena (1), Remigius (1)

We are pleased to announce that with the events of this day, all opposition to our rightful rule is extinguished. Maud and Gloucester's army has been put to flight and there are now only loyal men in England!

[Crowd cheers]

PHPercy Hamleigh

I didn't know they were defeated. Is this recent?

He tells the peasants what they need to hear.

RRichard

I won't fight for Stephen. He's our father's worst enemy!

And the only man who can give you back your title.

RRichard

I won't ride into battle alongside William and his henchmen! I'll kill them first!

It's easier to kill someone if you're standing beside them rather than against them. Look at me, Richard. Our enemies have made us strong.

He should be using skilled labor, not monks stolen from prayer.

Work is prayer, Brother. In the meantime, I am going to Winchester Market to sell the fleece from our flock. This will bring in money which will allow us to hire workers. Tom is going to Shiring quarry to make arrangements for harvesting the stone. This will serve as our true beginning and our schedule shall be counted from then. Anything else?

Forgive me. I was expressing...

You were expressing your own prideful ignorance.

God is on your side.

Then why hasn't He put Maud and her bastard brother down? They're approaching Lincoln now. If they take that city, they'll effectively cut my kingdom in half. Why does God continually turn His back upon my cause?

I cannot answer for God, but perhaps it is not you who displeases Him. There are others in your kingdom.

Others? Name them.

There is a prior in Kingsbridge. You met him once.

Love's not a contest, Martha.

MMartha

Then why is there always something to be won or lost?

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