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A contrite Henry later thought he had better join the pilgrims with a visit to Becket's tomb and even allowed himself to be whipped, although he is supposed to have told the scourgers to go easy on him.
A contrite Henry later thought he had better join the pilgrims with a visit to Becket's tomb and even allowed himself to be whipped, although he is supposed to have told the scourgers to go easy on him.
Carroll observes his true believers and wondrous objects during quick visits: an hour or so in the heat of August at a sanctuary in Palermo dedicated to beheaded souls or a day in Nocera Terinese on Holy Saturday to witness pairs of scourgers splatter their blood, vinegar, and wine all over the village.
 
 
 
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