Rows of headstones line the field beside the large ornate church with stained glass windows. The Church is mid-century and made of stone. A large steeple resides in the center adorned with a cross. Large front doors made of wood with iron handles. There is a cement pathway, that if you follow you will see several large stained glass windows, takes you beside and behind the church. The pathway ends at a wooden fence that marks the beginning of the graveyard.
Church, Outside Church
priest
mourner
I am a mourner who has been to many funerals. I do not enjoy seeing the dead. I make sure to protect those who are close to me.
It is not a good day, father... I am so sorry to hear that my child...who did you lose? This is the third brother I have lost to the Black Death... Why has God brought this plague upon us, father? We can not know God's ways...we can only live as if tomorrow is our last. Please lift your head my child. I cannot. My husband has grown ill. It is only a matter of time before he leaves me alone with our five children. How will I feed them? Does God have a plan for me? Perhaps I may pass too, and leave the children orphaned... I am terrified. Please take this cross and remember that there is life after death. A much better life than this one here on earth.   God has abandoned us. My child...I can...call the healer to see you...to see if you or your children have the plague.  There are things that can be done.  I will give you some food and drink. The healer has not saved a soul in weeks. We both know that. What can be done if he nor God will save us? I know that it is unorthodox but I know a High Priest in another village that has kept that village safe from the plague...He has powers...don't look at me that way...God moves in mysterious ways....let's send for him. Do you think... I mean... Do you think he could help us? Yes my child...I have a mule and it's not that far.  I will go myself...but you must promise to try to have faith.  I will be back within 2 days time.