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"The priest is astonished by what he has read in the writings left by

Rebecca, First his beliefs are shaken by the lies he has been told. His

savior a common charlatan and fornicator. Yet has he not betrayed his

own beliefs by having Marie as his housekeeper, a job in name only.

Secondly knowing now that Marie, his partner, for want of a better

description is in fact the direct descendant of Christ."

I took my priestly vows I believed in them outright

Never thought that there would come a time to doubt

Now my vows have been belied they fade into the night

Laid bare before the alter I called home

Pray to the lord the lord in heaven

Pray to the king of the jews

Pray to the virgin and their son Christ

What have you got to lose

Even though my duty was to Rome

I’ve never followed all their rules

It’s different at home

Even though my duty was to Rome

I had my share of women some of virtue, some more rare

I drank wine beyond my calling though I don’t care no more because of you

Life is an open road, my faith is failing

With all the things I’ve been told, my faith is failing

Years spent repenting my sins, my faith is failing ME

Now I must find a way, a new path for my life

Now that we’ve see what’s real and not a dream

I’ll see some old friends, perhaps make amends and plan a new strategy

Make money for me and my family, the village and churchfolk to thee

I’ll go to the city seek out people I’ve known, put my standing to use

Perhaps get involved with the people that solve the problems I may have to face.

I must move at lightning pace to guarantee success

The people that I will meet won’t take anything less

I pack my bags my cleric clothes my bible and a light

When in doubt pack everything in sight

The journey will take me many days on horseback and by train

Travelling through the darks of night guided only by the flame

That lights my way

Once I’m there I’ll be bold….no stalling

Find those of whom I’m told…no stalling

To savour the sights and the sounds….no stalling

Find those where money abounds....no stalling

Pushed into an unsavoury crowd ….no stalling

People so brash and so loud….no stalling

Actors and singers abound….no stalling

Choose the one I can turn around…..no stalling

No one can know what I do…no stalling

Black mass is definately taboo...no stalling

I must hide every trace of my stay...no stalling

Take my money and leave the next day...no stalling