When they executed Sir Thomas More
for telling the truth, his inquis-
itor, Thomas Cromwell - who would
die from the same axe, five years
later, for wielding it impetuously -
taunted him about his serene con-
fidence in the welcome of God. The
playwright Robert Bolt has trans-
cribed this in a way we recalled
in the Star Chamber torment of an-
other innocent, in an overbearing
and embittered stampede of lust —
He will not refuse someone
who is so blithe to go to Him.
Five years are many lifetimes
in American politics, but every
Senator in that debauch faces
election in 2 more years or 4.
Every one will answer for his
conduct then, though he thought
his warfare were accomplished.
Gabriella Demczuk
Christine Blasey Ford
The New York Times©
28 ix 18
Red Mug, Blue Linen is one of my favorite reads. Always a full helping of bright wit. Yet, it was Thomas Cromwell who was beheaded by Henry VIII for having his hand in the till. Oliver was a later relative who got his revenge by beheading Charles I.
ReplyDeleteWhat I dislike about this mistake is having botched a tribute to a source I admire, but I’m happy to emulate the American President by exhibiting any correction as proof of being noticed at all.
ReplyDeleteAs Oscar Wilde wrote: "If you tell the truth, you will be found out." Thank you for your reply. Keep writing.
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