Chapter 03
Refugees Arrive at the Inn
THE REFUGEES Feeling in every part of England certainly ran very high at this time against the French and their doings. Smugglers and legitimate traders between the French and English coasts brought snatches of news from over the water, which made every honest Englishman’s blood boil, and made him long to have “a good go” at those murderers, who had imprisoned their king and all his family, subjected the queen and the royal children to every species of indignity, and were even now loudly demanding the blood of the whole Bourbon family and of every one of its adherents. The…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Map Your Crisis Network
Think of a difficult time you've experienced - job loss, illness, family crisis, or major change. Draw a simple diagram showing who stepped up to help and who disappeared. Then identify what made the helpers different from the ones who vanished. This reveals your real support network versus your assumed one.
Consider:
- •Notice if helpers shared similar vulnerabilities or experiences
- •Consider whether the people who helped expected anything in return
- •Think about whether you maintained these relationships after the crisis passed
Journaling Prompt
Write about someone who surprised you by showing up during a difficult time. What did their support teach you about recognizing true allies?
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