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The Three Cities Trilogy

PREFACE
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On a previous occasion (1412) the tomb had been violated by Jean, Duc de Berry, who wished to remove both the saint's head and her two rings.

Whilst he was making the attempt, however, the skeleton is said to have withdrawn its hand so that he might not possess himself of the rings.

A greater curiosity which the church contains is a footprint on a stone slab, said to have been left by Christ when He appeared to Ste.

Radegonde in her cell.

This attracts pilgrims from many parts .-- Trans.
"They promised to tell him and send him here with the Holy Oils as soon as they found him," added Sister Claire.
However, this was quite a disaster for Sister Hyacinthe.


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