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The whole thing," he added, "is very contrary to the modesty of women who ought to be shamefaced and shy." Accordingly, attendance on plays was forbidden.
[Sidenote: Supervision of conduct] Among other prohibited amusements was dancing, especially obnoxious as at that time dances were accompanied by kisses and embraces.

Playing cards, cursing and swearing were also dealt with, as indeed they were elsewhere.

Among the odd matters that came before the Consistory were: attempted suicide, possessing the _Golden Legend_ (a collection of saints' lives called by Beza "abominable trash"), paying for masses, betrothing a daughter to a Catholic, fasting on Good Friday, singing obscene songs, and drunkenness.

A woman was chastized for taking too much wine even though it did not intoxicate.