Francis
Maud, supported by Gloucester and Earl Bartholomew, is secretly raising an army against Stephen to regain the throne. Stephen must know of their treachery. But if word came from me, Gloucester would have me hanged.
Philip
You're asking me to do this? I'd never get an audience.
Francis
Your bishop would. If Maud wins, the Church will be the loser. Politically, we must back Stephen.
Philip
But I don't believe in politics, Francis. I believe in the will of God.
Francis
It's the Church's will, Philip. Second to God, remember?
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