The Peacock 1840

"But Holy Mother". "Please, my good Francois", she says with a tincture of exasperation, "Just call me Mary.  And really, if there's anyone who ought to be questioning and distancing themselves from the doctrines and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, then that person should be you.  Especially after how you were treated in the abbey." "By imperfect men-" "by imperfect men who know not our Lord and Redeemer, and whose mouths are simply like open graves and sepulchres, my child."  Then she looks around to all of us and says,"I must get back to preparing dinner.  I just wanted to know if there are any gluten  allergies here.  Yes, we already know the answer to that, but still we would prefer that you tell us.  Just as I thought, no problems with bread.  Any preferences?  We have lots of French, Italian, Russian, German, white, sourdough, pumpernickel, multi grain, sweet  and savoury, rye, and such that could greatly and pleasantly  surprise everyone.  It is all one bread for we are all united in the body of one Christ who is also our good host..."