The Valley of Decision Book II - The New Light - Section 2.12

In which a wary visitor navigates the intricate and duplicitous politics of a small duchy, guided by a cautious informant who reveals the delicate balance of power held by Church and court alike, as well as the personal foibles and intrigues that shape their world. Later, the splendour and solemnity of a public religious procession illuminate both the deep faith and the poignant transience underlying this society’s customs and loyalties.