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Queen Ethelberga's Purpose
It seemed as if the thanes in the King's Hall were involved in a cosmic battle. Perhaps they were. Both Bishop Paulinus and the Woden's priest Coifi addressed the Witan. In the end, Coifi declared the God of Paulinus to be the better choice. But even cosmic battles have lesser participants. Queen Ethelberga knows that Paulinus' success is also hers. She has done the job Pope Boniface gave her. She is more than a woman who bears princes. Her faith converted a king.
Book Excerpt
Saxon Heroines
The villa is strangely quiet as my ladies and I walk to chapel. All through the night, the King’s Hall heaved with spirits, as if some celestial battle was taking place. My husband’s voice rang out, which didn’t surprise me. But I could also hear Paulinus exhorting the thanes, his voice strong enough to ring through the night air to my chamber. My ladies and I spent the night in prayer, for I knew this was the moment. At last my purpose is fulfilled. It is a great relief that neither the pope nor Paulinus can chastise me for failing to convert the king. From now on, they will call me blessed for my faith.
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