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Jeremy 2022-03-13 08:01:01
God and King, only one can be chosen
Beckett is often not understood why he is so radically opposed to close friends.
Beckett came from a commoner. When he was young, he was brought to Henry's side by the bishop because of his intelligence and ability. There is a type of person in this world who is smart, self-disciplined, principled...
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Shanon 2022-03-13 08:01:01
Big Love vs Little Love
Henry II: Becket is my enemy. But on the scale of human nature, even if he is a traitor with nothing to spare like a newborn baby, he still weighs a hundred times more than you, madam, even if you add your phoenix crown, your jewels, and your uncle of Emperor Auguste. Now I am forced to fight him...
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Cardinal 2: Fiddlesticks. Sincerity is a form of strategy just like any other. In a pinch I have been known to use it myself.
Cardinal 3: The trouble is, if your opponent starts being sincere at the same time you do, then the game becomes horribly confusing.
