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Chapter XV — A Gossip on Romance
Chapter XV opens by suggesting that for the romantic reader and writer alike, the joy of fiction lies not in perfect wording but in the vivid feeling it awakens. Words serve merely as the bridge to imagination, and if they succeed in conjuring the desired vision, their elegance becomes secondary. Scott, for instance, often relied less on precision and more on evocation, allowing raw sentiment to lead the scene. His best passages can dazzle with energy, but this brilliance appears intermittently, embedded…-
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Chapter XIX – The Compleat Angler presents a thoughtful survey of England’s rivers, blending admiration for their beauty with appreciation of their cultural, economic, and ecological significance. Piscator draws on the works of Dr. Heylin and other learned sources to offer not just a list of waterways but a tribute to their place in English life. He begins with the Thames, a river of grandeur, tracing its course from its dual origin at the Thame and Isis to where it empties into the sea. The Thames is…-
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Chapter XIV-For Greater Things
Chapter XIV – For Greater Things begins as Stanislaus Kostka, though just a novice of nine months, moves closer to the moment he long sensed was coming. Despite showing no visible signs of illness, he quietly reveals to a few that August will be his last month on earth. His confidence in this is not based on health but on deep spiritual insight, which he shares shortly after a powerful sermon by Peter Canisius. At the time, those around him pay little attention to his words, assuming they are part of his…-
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Chapter XIV – The Compleat Angler opens with an exchange that gently shifts from instruction to fellowship, set against a peaceful riverside scene. Piscator, seasoned and thoughtful, introduces the barbel—an often-overlooked but strong and enduring fish. Its name comes from the small whisker-like barbels under its mouth, a unique trait among river fish. Though prized for the fight it offers, the barbel is not favored for the table. Its flesh can be bland, and its spawn is said to be dangerous,…
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Chapter XIV opens with a quiet meditation on the nature of familiarity found in re-reading. Returning to beloved books resembles revisiting old companions—comforting, revealing, and never quite the same. Each reading draws forth new emotions, revealing how both the reader and the text have subtly changed. Among these enduring friends, The Vicomte de Bragelonne occupies a special place. Although it may not be as critically adored as its predecessors, its richness lies in more mature themes—loyalty aging…
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Chapter XIII-For Greater Things
Chapter XIII – For Greater Things presents a quiet yet powerful portrait of Saint Stanislaus Kostka during his time as a novice at the Professed House in Rome. At just seventeen, he embraced a routine that many might see as mundane—carrying wood, washing dishes, serving food—yet he approached each task as though it were a divine appointment. While others might seek holiness in miracles or preaching, Stanislaus found it in silent obedience and the smallest duties. His day began early, filled with…-
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Chapter XIII – The Compleat Angler begins with Piscator’s thoughtful reflections on the eel, a fish both admired and misunderstood. With genuine curiosity, he recounts the many theories about how eels reproduce, a mystery that has puzzled naturalists for generations. Some have claimed that eels are born from mud, others from dew, while more grounded observers like Rondeletius propose subtle anatomical evidence suggesting they breed in ways not yet fully grasped. This blend of folklore and evolving…
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Chapter XII-For Greater Things
Chapter XII – For Greater Things begins with a pivotal decision: Peter Canisius, seeing both Stanislaus’s maturity and the looming threat of further interference from his family, recommends that the young aspirant continue his journey to Rome. There, far from the reach of his disapproving relatives, he would be safe to pursue his calling within the Jesuit Novitiate. He is promised a letter of introduction to the Father General, Francis Borgia, and is assigned two companions already traveling in that…-
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Chapter XII – The Compleat Angler begins with a vibrant conversation between Piscator and Venator, who shift their attention to the perch, a fish admired for its distinctive behavior and aggressive spirit. Piscator presents the perch as a striking and energetic fish, armed with bristled fins and armored scales, making it not only a lively catch but a creature well-suited to survive in competitive waters. He highlights its predatory instincts, noting that perch will attack smaller fish—including their…
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Chapter XI-For Greater Things
Chapter XI – For Greater Things opens as Stanislaus Kostka, after walking nearly four hundred miles with aching feet and a prayerful heart, arrives in Augsburg, only to find that the man he seeks—Peter Canisius—is no longer there. Though disheartened by the news, he refuses to rest. With unwavering determination, he learns that Canisius has relocated to Dillingen, thirty-five more miles down the road. The Jesuits at Augsburg offer him food and rest, yet Stanislaus gently declines, eager to complete…-
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