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Inquisitors were often bribed and became very rich. Women were at the whim of the inquisitors and others in power for fear of being called a witch.
If a person demonstrated spiritual power, he was automatically eligible as a heretic involved in witch craft
divination or sorcery.
At the height of the persecutions, few would even dare speak anything except the official version of the so-called
Christian religion.
DANA GOES TO TRICOT
Dana using Paula’s car arrives in tricot. She knew that Thomas likely would have come through this town. She found a place to park near the restaurant where Thomas had eaten.
Dana: Thinking to herself. “Well, he had to eat. If he used a restaurant this is likely it.”
Dana: She walked inside. Still a beautiful woman, people watched. “Hello everyone.”
People said hello. Rick the big man was there.
Rick: “Hey, haven’t I seen you here before?”
Dana: “Maybe. It’s been a couple years since I stopped by here.”
Rick: “What brings you through again, if I may ask?”
Dana: “You may ask, she said. I am looking for a man named Thomas.”
Rick: “Does he live here.”
Dana: “No, he would have passed through a few days ago. You couldn’t miss him if he came through. He would likely spend his time talking about the Bible.”
Rick: Turns around as one now minding his own business. “I see, he said”
Dana: “Mr." She says as she walks over to Rick. “I read people very well. I can tell that you saw my husband, Thomas. Please tell me which way he went.”
Rick: “Mame, I don’t know you. You could be anyone.”
At that moment Barb the owner came in and saw Dana.
Barb: “Hello Dana," barb said. “Long time no see. What brings you this way?”
Dana: “I was looking for Thomas Hankins.”
Rick: “She says that she is this gentlemen Thomas’ wife”
Barb: “Looks like much of the world is trying to find that man. Good luck!”
Dana: “Ok, I see, he has gained your loyalty. At least you know that I am a real person and not one of those officials.”
At that point Sally came in.
Sally: "Hey Barb Remember the guy who came through here a week ago?”
Barb was trying to give her the eye and then look at Dana and back at Sally.
Dana: “You mean Thomas Hankins?”
Sally: “Yeah," Sally said, looking at Barb and wondering if she made a mistake.
Dana: “Great guy, huh? I mean he can dazzle one with the Scriptures.”
Sally: “Certainly right about that. My Name is Sally, to whom am I speaking?”
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