| 单词 | abbess |
| 例句 | The family hens were attacking the earth, searching for worms and insects, clucking and muttering to one another like proud, fat little abbesses. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z In the palmy days before the ransacking, the abbess employs her to take notes on meetings with passing dignitaries, from whom she learns about many things, including gossip from the court about Anne Boleyn. Fictional Glimpses of the Past: From the Tudors to the Czars 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z The abbess would not give me permission to post them — I asked monthly — though I could, she said, present them to Byron at his next visit. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess, however, insisted that Allegra’s illness was related to her ongoing malarial fevers. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Do not let strangers in, the abbess instructed, and do not leave the grounds unless absolutely necessary. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess said the nuns decided to record the album hoping it would touch people's lives. French nuns seek chart run after record deal 2010-07-25T21:48:00Z In February, the abbess received word that Byron might visit. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z But— Perhaps we could post one of Allegra’s letters to him, the abbess said. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z He wants to come back and win a little favor, does he? one of the sisters asked me, as I left the abbess’s dark quarters. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z She appears greatly tamed, Shelley said to me as the abbess and Allegra disappeared down the travertine hall, though not for the better. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z When a giant meteorite lands near the convent, the abbess goes the way of the Wicked Witch of the East and Gunch suffers a fatal attack that she miraculously survives. ‘The Collision’ and ‘The Martyrdom’ Review: A Nun Ahead of Her Time 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z The abbess is waiting, one of the cooks whispered. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Either the abbess did not hear her, our source said, or did not wish to speculate. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The sisters had already received instructions that no one but the abbess was allowed to contact Lord Byron directly. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess said, a note of pride in her voice, as if she was eager for Shelley to report Allegra’s progress to her father. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z If Byron’s visit is not certain, I told the abbess, I beg you not to get Allegra’s hopes up. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess, I suppose, wanted to keep her sick and mercurial charge happy. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z She knows that the abbess in charge of the convent will probably not allow her to leave. Review | In ‘A Thousand Acres,’ I killed Lear’s wife. A new novel has better plans for her. 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z The 92-year-old protagonist is sent to an elder-care institution, where she unlocks a world of enigmatic abbesses, murder plots, mythology and apocalypse. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z A vigil had formed in the infirmary, composed of eight sisters, three doctors, and the abbess. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Led by the abbess, Elizabeth, the group of three slowly grew, so that by the time I visited, the convent comprised six nuns and one novice. A Glimpse Inside the Secluded World of a Georgian Convent 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z About 50 miles north of Poitiers in Saumur, the abbey was established in 1101 as one of the era’s largest monastic communities, overseen by a string of impressive abbesses who were connected to the Plantagenets. In the French city of Poitiers, Eleanor of Aquitaine’s influence is everywhere 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z When her sister Louisa, a talented artist who became abbess of a nunnery, tried to convert her to Roman Catholicism, Sophia briskly denounced it as “a very evil religion.” Royal Ladies, Royal Intrigue 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z I felt my job was to soften the harsh presence of the abbess. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z For a moment I could hear the abbesses’ cautionary words, and I became fearful that Allegra would be hurt or taken from me. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Perhaps the abbess felt that I had served my time. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z I stood with another Capuchin sister, flanking the abbess who lorded over the garden with a solemn stare. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z You’re making a mistake, the abbess said, when I told her my intentions. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The 12th century Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen was the first composer in the Western canon who continues to exert considerable influence — especially in recent years, as her work has experienced a revival of sorts. Essential Arts & Culture: Museums facing fires, Misty Copeland onstage, and Broadway's new 'Hamilton' 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z In these prickly missives, Burns vamps and camps merrily, elsewhere referring to homosexual figures in whimsical religious terms, as abbots and abbesses. Books of The Times: David Margolick’s ‘Dreadful’ Explores a Gay Novelist’s Anguish 2013-07-31T21:30:19Z The author, an ambitious, soon-to-be-lovestruck art historian named V. A. Verlaine, has been commissioned to find out whether Mrs. Rockefeller and the convent’s abbess had a correspondence. Books of The Times: Exotic Creatures and the Humans Who Chase Them 2010-03-01T06:01:00Z Still, a medieval abbess is a challenging heroine — living, as she does, a millennium away from us, suspended in that dim historical period long after the Romans but centuries before Shakespeare. Review | In Lauren Groff’s hands, the tale of a medieval nunnery is must-read fiction 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The abbess was merely a receptacle to such talk, never engaging in it herself. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z He’d come to us while we were seated in the cafeteria for our morning chat, escorted by the abbess who recessed into the background. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess took Allegra by the arm in her strong and sensible manner. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z I convinced myself that the abbess appreciated my efforts. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess, infuriated at my poor decision, had not expelled me from the abbey’s walls. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Knowing the abbess would be unhappy with the letter’s contents, I edited the text. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The abbess was a formidable woman of sixty-eight with short gray hair she cut herself. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Her father requests that— We have biscuits, the abbess said, turning to project her voice toward the girl. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z Tell your friend, the abbess boomed from the shadows at Allegra, what you learn here. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z So it’s clear that the use of stigmata was to get to the position of abbess. Paul Verhoeven Has Made a Film About a Lesbian Nun. Jesus Is Next. 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z The abbess came to me but, defiant with grief, I turned away. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z The child will be fine, the abbess assured her. Fiction: The Autobiography of Allegra Byron 2012-07-21T16:00:00Z “The Dodgers capitulated in response to hateful and misleading information from people outside their community,” Sister Rosie Partridge, president and an abbess of the San Francisco Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, said in a statement. Drag nuns in the outfield? Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence invited to Angels' Pride Night 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Bishoprics and monasteries behaved the same way; abbots and abbesses could be lords who were owed service and also owed service to greater lords. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z However, the grave finds suggested it was of a very devout high-status woman such as an abbess, royalty, or perhaps both, archaeologists said. Harpole Treasure reveals medieval garnet on 'unique' cross 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z It was also a time where Christianity was spreading, and abbesses and other high-status women could play an important role in this.” A ‘Stunning’ 1,300-Year-Old Gold Necklace Is Unearthed in England 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z “She was extremely devout, but was she a princess? Was she a nun? Was she more than a nun – an abbess? … We don’t know,” Blackmore said. Dig at UK housing site yields major 7th century treasures 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z However, the combination of grave finds suggested it was of a very devout high-status woman such as an abbess, royalty, or perhaps both. Medieval necklace found near Northampton 'internationally important' 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Many communities were “double monasteries,” containing a community of men and a community of women and often operating under the regulation of an abbess. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z She is thought to have been the abbess of a convent near the monastery founded by Benedict and is considered the first nun of the Benedictine order. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z As the action moves from America to Japan and back, the “Tidy Magic” author, a Zen Buddhist abbess, fields fan letters from Annabelle and ponders whether and how to help Benny. Review: Objects and ideas come to life in Ruth Ozeki's mad, floating literary world 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Still, as abbess, she must remain subservient to the male hierarchy of the Church. Review: Lauren Groff's perfectly timely feminist medieval utopia 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Led by the abbess, Elizabeth, the group of three slowly grew, so that by the time Mr. Presutti visited, the convent comprised six nuns and one novice. Revisiting the Unseen Corners of the World 2020-12-28T05:00:00Z Monasticism gave women a role in society that was not based on their relationship to a father or husband, and some women enjoyed considerable influence as abbesses. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z She is the monastery’s abbess, the superior of the monastic community. Cloistered nuns share advice on coping with virus sheltering 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z The church honors Saint Hild, a seventh-century noblewoman and abbess cited for her wisdom and learning by the Venerable Bede, England’s first great historian, and the author of the “Ecclesiastical History of the English People.” A Visit to the Pro-Brexit Coastal Town of Hartlepool 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z A complicated heroine, the abbess will jealously guard her own authority to the point of punishing those who challenge her. Review: Lauren Groff's perfectly timely feminist medieval utopia 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z As an abbess, she continued to defy Emperor Theophilos, an iconoclast who was smashing up works of art and religious images. Frank Turner excavates history's forgotten women 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z She became famous as the founder and abbess of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Poitiers and was widely venerated as a saint after her death. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Dressed now like an abbess, she then conducted the Mahlerians without conducting. Beethoven rolls over at the Ojai Music Festival 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z She was a virginal abbess who conjured a comely maiden for her disappointed suitor to marry. Opinion | Scarlet Letter in the Emerald Isle 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z If only it could be banished by an abbess, or a novel. Review: Lauren Groff's perfectly timely feminist medieval utopia 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z The first composer in the Western canon whose name we know and whose voice continues to exert considerable contemporary resonance was a woman — the 12th century Benedictine abbess Hildegard of Bingen. A musical saint and her discontents at the Monday Evening Concerts – LA Times 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z The Abbey of the Holy Cross at Poitiers was not the nicest place, and the cousins seem to have chafed under the thumb of the abbess when they themselves were royal blood. Kate Beaton's top 10 warrior princesses: from Elizabeth I to Boudicca 2015-08-23T04:00:00Z That women then also become teachers, abbesses and even Dalai Lamas is only a natural evolution. Why is there no female Dalai Lama? 2013-03-18T17:23:18Z The nuns reported finding a tiny crucifix in the abbess' heart, as well as three gallstones in her gallbladder, which they saw as symbolic of the Holy Trinity. Grotesque Mummy Head Reveals Advanced Medieval Science 2013-03-05T18:45:01.233Z “More and more young people are coming to our courses,” Mother Theocheni, the abbess of the monastery, said at the conference at Halki, near Istanbul. Bartholomew I of Constantinople’s Bold Green Stance 2012-12-04T20:43:02Z These include as the visionary - and unpopular - abbess in the Italian city of Pescia who was spotted shoving needles into her palms to fake her own stigmata. What is history's role in society? 2012-10-07T01:09:26Z “It was a challenge for us,” the abbess, Sister Christine, said in a written statement. Accomplice in Belgian Child Killings Paroled to Convent 2012-08-01T02:31:35Z In the sequel the bishop came to the house and could find no sign that the abbess was with child and was about to punish her accusers, when she told him the whole tale. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z The commanding position of the mediæval abbesses, the great number of female saints, and especially the reverence bestowed upon the Virgin, had a similar effect. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z From the emperor Frederick I. the abbess obtained princely rank and a seat in the imperial diet. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z Subsequently she entered a convent and became abbess of Maubuisson, where she lived long enough to see the second exile of the Stuarts, of whom she was ever a warm partisan. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z I did not start till an hour later, as I had wanted to see everything off, and then went up to visit the nunnery, over which the lady abbess showed me. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z The abbess or prioress of a house had separate apartments and it was always a temptation to dine or to sleep alone, instead of keeping the frater and the dorter. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z She retired to the abbey of Maubisson, of which the Princess Louisa of Hanover was abbess, and there passed the remainder of her days in honorable retirement, and in the enjoyment of a small pension. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z But its twin towers, known as the Sisters from the tradition that they were built by a Benedictine abbess of Faversham in memory of her sister, were preserved by Trinity House as a conspicuous landmark. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z She was dressed as a nun, but the eyes that sparkled through her mask might have taxed the resources of the most competent abbess. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z It is beyond this grille and behind this plate, that the abbess of the Sepolte Vive receives her visitors, but she is even then veiled from head to foot in heavy folds of thick bure. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Item paid to the said Joan by the order of the abbess.” Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z The Duc de Saint-Simon, incapable of mastering ideas of a religious order, carps and jeers at Madame de Maintenon as one who thought herself an "universal abbess." The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Many ladies of the royal line have retired to Las Huelgas, the nuns brought their dowries, and the mitered abbess held the rank of Princess-Palatine, with the power of capital punishment. Heroic Spain 2012-03-26T02:00:38.797Z The famous nun of Gandersheim has occasionally been confounded with her namesake, a learned abbess of the same convent, who must have died at least half a century earlier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" 2012-03-04T03:00:13.390Z The nuns remained in Vienna; the abbess, after a series of extraordinary adventures, arrived in Rome, where she was at first lodged in the convent of the Trinit� de' Monti. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z William of Wykeham writes to Wherwell in 1387 concerning the abbess’ illicit detention of “certain distributions and pittances as well in money as in spices,” which divers benefactors had endowed. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z In the middle ages the order fell into abeyance in both divisions of the Church, the abbess taking the place of the deaconess. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z Why, Pythagoras was an Eremite, and under ground for seven years: and his daughter was an abbess. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Many an abbess or abbot, supposed to have retired from the world, bestows from the seclusion of the grove mundane advice and counsel. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Unchildlike innuendoes pervade that curious game of many variants in which the priest and abbess play a leading part. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z Matilda Newton, a nun of Barking, who had been appointed to rule the new Abbey of Syon, but for some reason did not become abbess, returned to her own house as a recluse in 1417. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z The abbess, alarmed at the freedom of her views, arranged that Massillon should visit and reason with her, but he accomplished nothing. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z He entered the convent, and desired to see the abbess. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z She, an abbess, should know something of such matters, and there was no doubt about it that the bonzes and priestesses of Nara had blundered. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z She was charged to sound me, to gain information about you, to learn all she could of your companions—in fact, every particular, and then to report all to the abbess.' Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z The house at this time contained an abbess and twelve nuns. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Donna Theresa de Sylva, whose relation had founded the convent for her, was the abbess, though only twenty-six years of age. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z This abbess, when her sister had been buried sixteen years, thought fit to take up her bones, and, putting them into a new coffin, to translate them into the church. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z A word more--if you free her, take her to the convent of St. Jerome, two miles north-west of Magione--the abbess will do the rest. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z I then desired my young companions to follow, and giving one taper with little ceremony to the abbess, said to her, 'Forward!' Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z And then this abbess wakened and felt herself delivered of her child and whole and sound. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z In a short time, the abbess and twenty-five nuns were attacked in the same manner. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z After her husband's death she acted as regent for a time, then founded a monastery in the Isle of Sheppey, and became abbess of it. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z At the gates of the convent, within which we were not allowed to enter, we were met by the lady abbess and her train. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z The abbess, all-powerful over the director, obtained, without difficulty, that I should be employed in the religious service of the convent as assistant to the old priest who officiated for the nuns. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Moreover on Christmas Day she had to ask at the abbess’ kitchen for “livery bacon” for the convent, four messes for each lady; a flitch was reckoned to provide ten messes. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z This singular scene lasted for three years, when the Inquisition of Toledo put a stop to it in 1631, by arresting the confessor, the abbess, and some of the nuns. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z The abbess thereupon desired that some of that health-bringing dust might be given her, and, receiving it, she tied it up in a cloth, and, putting it into a casket, returned home. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z Two slight innovations were introduced: the minimum age of an abbess was fixed at sixty, and the period of novitiate was prolonged from one year to two. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z Thus, indeed, I found a way of communicating with the convent, and made use of it to introduce myself there at all hours, and by no means always at the invitation of the abbess. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Evidently the convent had a royal feast on those days and had good cause to remember their former abbesses. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z The novice prostrated herself before the abbess, and respectfully kissed the crucifix of her rosary. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z When no hope appeared of easing him in his ravings, the abbess bethought herself of the dust, and immediately bade her handmaiden go and fetch her the casket in which it was. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z She lived on as abbess of the Paraclete for twenty-one years after she buried her husband. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z The old abbess walked in front, I followed, and the young girls brought up the rear. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Fare you well, abbess of this convent, and all the nuns therein. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Another monastery, also, was built by the same king as a residence for nuns, near the eastern gate of Shaftesbury; and his own daughter, Ethelgiva, was placed in it as abbess. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z The abbess brought him weeping into the chamber where the corpse of his loved one was laid. The South Isles of Aran 2011-10-26T02:00:28.363Z If admission is asked, it may or may not be given by the mother abbess or one of the reverend bullies of the institution; but no force must be used. Popery! As it Was and as it Is Also, Auricular Confession; And Popish Nunneries 2011-10-12T02:00:50.077Z Another young girl came forward in haste, and interrupted the discourse of the abbess. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Finally all the nuns were enjoined to be obedient to the abbess and to the hated prioress. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z The burying-ground of the nuns was examined, the spot where the strangled infants were buried was pointed out by the niece of the mother abbess, and the bodies found. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z "Love not the world, nor the things that are in the world!" exclaimed the abbess with a vehemence that her earnestness inspired. The South Isles of Aran 2011-10-26T02:00:28.363Z The abbess and her nuns often entered into all the gaieties of the outside world and indulged in the vices pertaining to it. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z She was destined by the abbess to seem my companion, and to act as a spy; but instead of that she has been an angel of comfort to me. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z It is, however, very plain that the journeys taken by abbesses and prioresses were not always strictly concerned with the business of their convents, or at least they combined business most adroitly with pleasure. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z The likening the visage of the owl to the dirty face of an old abbess is capital, and the likening the cry to the noise of the Rhugylgroen is anything but unfortunate. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z Madeline was now making a rapid progress in her recovery, and was every hour in fear of receiving a summons from the abbess to return to the nunnery. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z In this case the wrath of the austere Adrian VI. was visited on Giovanna and her flock, and S. Paolo was closed, the abbess dying within a month after this humiliation. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z There the lady abbess and the nuns, pleased, I suppose, with my external appearance, used to compliment me and load me with attentions. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z The diverting history of the flea and the gout shows that the luxurious abbess was already a byword early in the thirteenth century. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z “We would best take her to the abbess Hilda at the priory,” said the second one. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Madeline had been invited, and obtained permission of the abbess to spend the following day at the castle. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z Ha!" said Zagloba, "they look on me here as a mushroom, not a man, for the abbess invites me to live in the nunnery. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z I was not long in discovering that the abbess had conceived a passion for me, and I became her too docile favorite. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z Thou gavest me good counsel yestereven, for the abbess underneath a gay coverlet, and a soft sheet and a delicate, covered me and nourished me all night. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Finally, the crosier and the bloody sword in the hands of an abbess imparted to the portrait a weird, almost shocking appearance. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Lady de Morney and Roseline accompanied her to the nunnery, and delivered her up to the maternal care of the abbess, and the protection of father Anselm. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z From the embraces of the abbess she went at once to others, and greatly beloved ones,—to those of her aunt, Pani Makovetski, whom she had not seen for some years. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z I had the support of the director, so I could do just what I liked, and he was managed by the abbess, who, on that condition, left him certain licenses in her convent. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z It would seem that discipline had become lax in the convent and that the Bishop’s attempt to introduce reform by the agency of the abbess was meeting with opposition from unruly nuns. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z For centuries the old abbey had royal princesses for abbesses and was one of the most celebrated religious houses in all France. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z The abbess, as she expressed her approbation of her niece's lover, told her sister that she saw in this animated and expressive countenance a likeness of her regretted Henry. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z Here the French put up the maypole in 1796; there the beautiful abbess met her lover; that old bowed man was the one who struck the Austrian colonel at Milan before 1859. Limbo and Other Essays To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua 2011-08-25T02:00:33.233Z Having reached the bolted door, the abbess drew forth a key, and placed it in the lock. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z The nuns hold converse with the secular folk that come to visit the monastery, without asking any leave of the abbess. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z For nearly six hundred years the abbey—which comprised a convent for men and another for women—grew and prospered, directed, not infrequently, by an abbess of the264 blood royal. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z Father Anselm, the lady abbess, and two bride-maids, were requested to return with the party to the castle. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z The abbey was ultimately recognized as holding directly of the Empire, and the abbess had a vote in the imperial diet. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z By the Virgin," said Gasparo, "these abbesses are all alike, real demoniacs. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z The superstition was probably the election of the youngest nun as abbess. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z At that council it was decreed that “abbots and abbesses should take care that scripture reading was everywhere studied.” Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London 2011-06-30T02:00:33.287Z When they had entered, and descended from their horses, a joyful crowd pressed round Sir Lancelot and heartily saluted him, and led him to the abbess's chamber, and unarmed him. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table 2011-06-20T02:00:02.907Z The conventual estates were of great extent, and among the feudatories who could be summoned to the court of the abbess were the elector of Hanover and the king of Prussia. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z When the abbess received the Government order for us to pass, she tore it in pieces. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z He forbade the abbess to allow any nuns to leave the precincts before his visitation “that is to such a distance that it is not possible for them to return the same day.” Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z A monastery consisted of a community of men or women under the rule of an abbot or abbess. Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London 2011-06-30T02:00:33.287Z The priests, we have seen, might occupy one of several ranks, and the nuns could become abbesses, or merely retain the position of simple sisters, according to their ambition and abilities. The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru 2011-06-13T02:00:26.863Z The last abbess, Augusta Dorothea of Brunswick, was a princess of the ducal house, and kept her rank till her death. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z "What! has your wife a daughter old enough to be an abbess?" has sometimes been the innocent rejoinder of a traveller from the mainland. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z Item we order the abbess to remove all secular women and to receive none henceforth as boarders in their house. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z At first Christina the abbess refused to allow her niece to marry the king, and, knowing what a bad man Henry was, Maude refused too. Great Englishwomen An Historical Reading Book for Schools 2011-05-23T02:00:09.167Z This is the origin of the abbey of the Paraclete, of which Heloise was the first abbess. Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix?d a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes 2011-04-28T02:00:15.367Z As an abbess she would, I fancied, have ruled with an iron hand. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z And the abbess and all her nuns bewail’d The sisters twain for dead. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z The young nuns are the worst of all; they are forever pestering their abbesses for leave to go out; they will have all their elders at their will, cellaress, treasuress, subprioress. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z One of them became an able writer, who wrote many good and useful books for the convent, and afterwards became the abbess thereof. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z The abbesses which succeeded Heloise have often been of the greatest families in the kingdom. Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix?d a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes 2011-04-28T02:00:15.367Z The special feature of the institute was that the abbess ruled the monks as well as the nuns. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z Poor Eloisa in her cloister, spoke my sentiments!—I begin to repent my elopement.—By this time the abbess has heard of my departure from the convent.—Heigho! Fontainbleau 2011-03-30T02:00:17.797Z In 1492, at the visitation by Archbishop Morton’s commissioners, a nun prays that injunctions be made to the sisters and abbess that they choose no one as auditor without consulting the Archbishop of Canterbury. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z It was not in vain that the abbess had given to the Scriptures such a place of honour, and had so diligently studied them, and insisted upon their study. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z And in the calendar of the house of the Paraclete she is recorded in these words: Heloise, mother and first abbess of this place, famous for her learning and religion. Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix?d a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes 2011-04-28T02:00:15.367Z The nuns in England as in France were recruited from the highest families, and the abbess of Fontevrault, who was the superior-general of the whole order, was usually of the royal family of France. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z It informed me, that the office of lady abbess of the house was an annual one, and that every year there was a fresh superior. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z The gentle gallant goes to the monastery and knocks at the great door; out comes the mother abbess: ‘What are you looking for, gentle gallant?’ Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z There were also several horsemen, and others with cross-bows and other murderous weapons, who ran to seize the abbess and some of her godly spiritual children, intending to do them grievous harm. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z The bishops loved her as their child, the abbesses as their sister, and the world as their mother. Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix?d a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes 2011-04-28T02:00:15.367Z Afterwards we asked the abbess about her convent. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Essen was originally the seat of a Benedictine nunnery, and was formed into a town about the middle of the 10th century by the abbess Hedwig. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z Whereupon most of the sisterhood raised up their eyes to look at the abbess, and she herself put up her hand. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z It seems now, however, clearly ascertained that the book so long attributed to the abbess was the work of a nun of the convent, also named Gertrude, to whom reference will be made later on. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z Here she founded a religious house, in all probability a mixed community, in 673, becoming its first abbess, and giving the whole Isle of Ely to the foundation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z As she stood fronting the abbess, the latter demanded, with grave solemnity, “What she desired to have in this place, where nothing could be denied her?” The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z If the lady abbess and our friend the confessor attempt to interfere, they will have to deal with me. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Now leave we queen Guenever in Almesbury a nun in white clothes and black, and there she was abbess and ruler as reason would. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Gertrude had now been abbess fourteen years, and was in the prime of her life and activity. Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg 2011-04-11T02:00:10.567Z It is not surprising, then, that she was regarded as an oracle, and that all classes flocked to her as they did to the abbess of Whitby for guidance and assistance. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Whilst the nuns were surrounding their new companion, and offering their congratulations to all the party, the abbess expressed her wish to address a few words to the prince at the parlour grating. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z "I have taken vows mentally, to myself I have promised the abbess and my confessor, and this promise is as binding as an oath taken at the altar." No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z “Hearken to me, mother abbess, I have one little word to say.” Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z They had a lady president—I had almost said a "mother abbess"—who selected them while yet quite young; and under her superior direction, matrons, or Mamaconas, superintended the young flock. Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru 2011-01-02T03:00:21.577Z Among her most distinguished subjects were two religious by the name of Matilda, one of whom was her sister, and a third, who, to distinguish her from the abbess, is known as "Gertrude the Great." Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z To the majestic but circumscribed and cold images of the power of an abbess, they opposed the varied and bright pictures of husband, guests, cities, tournaments, courts, dress, and equipage. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z "I shall have to fight a round battle with the lady abbess, the father confessor, and half-a-dozen reverends, before we two are joined together in matrimony." No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Socially in all cases, and politically when their houses were large and rich, abbots and abbesses, priors and prioresses, ranked among the great folk of the country side. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z She did so, and died abbess of it, in a good old age. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z She was treated as an equal by the men of her class, as is witnessed by letters we still have from popes and emperors to abbesses. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z It was then necessary to fix the day for the journey to Monza, for the purpose of making the request of the abbess. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z She had devoted a great deal of her life to monasticism, and eventually constituted herself as the first abbess of her religious effort. Cathedral Cities of England But by good fortune some letters written by an abbess shortly before the Dissolution have been preserved and give a pleasant picture of a little girl boarding in a nunnery. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z There is a governess, a little like the lady abbess in some other institutions, who has the superintendence of the whole, and they have Elders. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams In Saxony, the abbesses had the right to strike coins bearing their own portraits, notably the abbesses of Gandersheim and Quedlinburg. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Now she would become a powerful abbess of old, ruling over a hundred nuns in an impregnable cloister. Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame A contradictory account gives it that this lady more likely became the first abbess of a religious house which she had filled with virgins. Cathedral Cities of England It must be admitted that the correspondence between the abbess and Lady Lisle shows a greater preoccupation with dress than with learning. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Hence families of the highest rank might be seen eagerly striving to obtain the titles of abbot and abbess for their members. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide In Kent abbesses, as representatives of religion, came immediately after bishops. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Barbara, the older sister, became a religious in the Cistercian Convent of Kulm, of which her aunt Catherine was abbess, and of which later on she herself became abbess. Catholic Churchmen in Science She wrote me that she was very well there, occupied a pair of pretty rooms, and was much with the abbess, who had been a friend of her mother. A Sister's Love A Novel Even more frequent was the charge that abbesses and prioresses repaid too lavishly the hospitality which they doubtless received at neighbouring manors. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Heloise, who had become abbess of the Paraclete, had him buried there, where she herself was afterwards laid by his side. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide If any woman between the time of Hypatia and Galileo deserved such high praise for her astronomical knowledge it was certainly Saint Hildegard, the famous Benedictine abbess of Bingen on the Rhine. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z The abbess begged of him to cease this joking, and rather to welcome her with some flagons of wine. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Then the abbess, placing the crozier and the ring in the hands of the grand prioress, advanced towards my daughter to take her hand and conduct her to the abbatial seat. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 Much information about the conduct of abbesses and prioresses may be obtained from a study of episcopal registers, and in particular of visitation documents. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z By mentioning this prudent plan, he hoped to remove any scruple the abbess might have in confiding the maiden to so young an escort. Barbarossa and Other Tales Her husband and her stepson were at Lipara; her stepdaughters, to whom she was much attached, were finishing their education at a convent, of which an imperial princess, a sister of the emperor, was abbess. Majesty A Novel While they are sitting thus, on the best of terms, the priest of the place comes to have a talk with the abbess. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II Rise, my dear daughter," said the abbess; "come and assume the place that belongs to you. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 All the manifold perquisites of justice, whether administered in her own or in the royal courts, went to the abbess of Syon if any of her own tenants were concerned. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Take a servant with you who will bring back, on a baggage-horse, whatever may be personally needed, till the abbess can send the rest. Barbarossa and Other Tales The abbesses exercised the same feudal power as the abbots; they had unlimited power over their convents. The Modern Woman's Rights Movement A Historical Survey Well, Henriot!" said he, "there you are, by Heaven, as calm and unruffled as nuns following their abbess. Marguerite de Valois Again I assure you, my dear child," said the abbess, "your modesty deceives you. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 She was elected to be the first abbess, and ruled for many years with prudence and piety. The Pencil of Nature Then the abbess came in, told me that the Count was standing at the grating, and desired to see me, as he was the bearer of a message from my father. Barbarossa and Other Tales The abbess herself, so far as she was able to withdraw from the cares of governing the establishment, took her part like the rest in most of the domestic occupations. A Reading Book in Irish History Dirge for abbess laid in shroud Sweepeth o'er the shroudless dead, Page or lady, as we said, With the dews upon her head, All as sad if not as loud. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Volume II David had not quitted the convent, and he hastened to the abbess's apartment, whither we had conveyed her, and then attended to her. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 A silent convent, my aunt the lady abbess, and my friend Emma. On the Heights A Novel With fast beating heart he knocked at the gate, and delivering the letter through a grating to a lay-sister, awaited a message from the abbess. Barbarossa and Other Tales It surely was not out of feebleness but tenderness that the abbess leaned upon the two nuns. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess St Catherine of Bologna, 1413-1463, a visionary, abbess of the convent of the Poor Clares in Bologna, canonized by Pope Benedict XIII., and commemorated throughout the Franciscan order on the 9th of March. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" The convent of Ste. Hermangeld, of which my aunt is abbess, is scarcely a quarter of a league from Gerolstein, for the gardens of the abbey touch the outskirts of the town. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 The two maidens had no time to exchange a word on the subject, for, at that moment, the abbess sent for them. On the Heights A Novel "Amen," said the merry girl in the deep voice of the abbess; then she laughed out loud, but left off talking, and was asleep before her young mistress. Barbarossa and Other Tales "And what are we to talk about if not of our masters and the abbess?" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Only the abbess came forward, a tall old woman, groping and tottering, her bony hand scarce able to find its way through the dense folds of her veil. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion Farther away stands a brilliant and choice assembly—noble ladies and knights, abbots and abbesses from the neighboring monasteries. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades The abbess addressed Irma, just as if she had overheard the last words of the latter. On the Heights A Novel Even then I felt a terror come over me, and was glad when the abbess came to drive us out of the garden, and set us down in the refectory to our spinning-wheels. Barbarossa and Other Tales Ah!" said the abbess laughing, "see how dumb he has become. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Some of their abbesses were notable feudal princesses. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" I am very fit to be an abbess or a nun,—most unfit to be a wife. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 The fight was won; the convent saved; the abbess and the sisterhood came forth to bless their deliverer. International Short Stories English The abbess never alluded to this visit, and forbade the nuns ever to name Pierre de Gaillac before me. Barbarossa and Other Tales "Strange coincidence, indeed ... and you, my beautiful abbess, listen to the story with great calmness!" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess and her successors were invested by the sovereigns of Leon and Castile with especial prerogatives, and with a sort of authority over all convents within those kingdoms. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. At this holy place did the virgin grow up, soon becoming the star of piety and wisdom in the cloister, and the favorite of the abbess. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) This time also, scarcely had Helene sat down to her tea than she was sent for by the abbess. Peasant Tales of Russia After which she went up to the abbess and whispered a word or two in her ear which seemed to dispel all anxiety. Barbarossa and Other Tales "Well, then," said the abbess, fixing a penetrating look upon the young man, "let us drink to the Jew Mordecai!" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess From this court opens the parlour of the Commendadora or abbess, and the choir, which forms a continuation of the public chapel. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. Elizabeth, perhaps to gain leisure to study her beloved subject, philosophy, entered the Lutheran convent at Herfort, becoming later its abbess. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) The abbess was a stout, heavy woman, with a plain but honest face such as is often seen in tradesmen's widows who have lived a quiet life with a sober and affectionate husband. Peasant Tales of Russia She became convinced that she had not been lawfully elected abbess and resigned, securing, however, a provision which made the election of abbesses a triennial event. Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) I have brought three falcons and two goshawks for the abbess' perch as my father's rent.... The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess A specimen of their talent, of which I had an opportunity of judging in the house of a friend of the abbess, appeared to me to warrant the full extent of their culinary fame. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. Louise became abbess of a Catholic convent at Naubisson, and a very lively and comfortable, if not exactly moral, abbess she made. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) After tea they will put up for you a basket of preserves to take to the abbess, that good soul. Peasant Tales of Russia "Only as a last resort and for pressing reasons should women of high rank or of great fortune be chosen as abbesses." Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The abbess Meroflede had ridden in among them, mounted upon a vigorous grey stallion. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Upwards of thirty abbesses from the foundation, presided over this important community, to its surrender by Elizabeth Zouch, its last Abbess, to the King Henry VIII., The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West The abbess and her nuns were denied the sacraments and confession. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) You, oh most reverend father, will perhaps use your influence with the abbess of some convent—I should prefer the very strictest order—and get me admitted. Black Diamonds Being the guardian of the whole community, the abbess should keep a close watch over her own conduct, lest she corrupt by evil example. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) And laughing he asked again: "Is she young and handsome, this abbess Meroflede?" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess I apprehend that, in a situation such as this, supposing it a real one, the lady abbess would not start, would not show any marks externally of consternation or horror. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 353, March 1845 Princes and knights, highborn ladies, rich merchants, prelates, and abbesses bathed, jested, and led a gay life. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) "Certainly," said the teacher; "but, even so, I think she can be just as pious and just as happy as if she were an abbess." Black Forest Village Stories He or his representatives shall never be at liberty to speak to the virgins of the Lord in the absence of their abbess.... Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The rents are paid, perhaps also consumed by the abbess and her nuns. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess It was in those days that Casanova promenaded through palace and cottage, convent and inn, inveigling in the course of the promenade three thousand women, princesses and soubrettes, abbesses and ballet girls, matrons and maids. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern The time came when the abbess took her place among the high dignitaries of the Church, and the office grew to be one, not only of great spiritual influence, but of enviable social standing. Women of Early Christianity "Don't you think, Mr. Teacher," began the College Chap, "that my grandmother would make an abbess comme il faut?" Black Forest Village Stories The deaconess or abbess was not absolute; she must take counsel with her subordinates, and for some things she must convene the whole convent to ask advice and consent. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) As to me, I propose to invite the abbess and her nuns. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Together they collaborated in the first romance of pure sentiment that history records, one from which the abbess passed to sanctity, and the poet to fame. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern The honors of an abbess were found to be a not altogether unsatisfactory substitute for the undesired or the unattainable glories of the world. Women of Early Christianity The virtue of dirt did not extend to the abbesses, who were allowed to wash whenever it was necessary and as frequently as they pleased. Women of England The abbess or prioress occupied a position of responsibility and dignity not unlike that of the chatelaine. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) So, I warn you, the abbess of this convent and her nuns will be treated like women of conquered towns. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess But the abbess was immoveable, insisting that the festival which had been instituted for the honour of the Deity must take its course. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors In a letter written to Thalassia, abbess of the convent which Brunehaut founded in the city of Autun, Saint Gregory sets forth the privileges and the manner of electing a woman to that office. Women of Early Christianity While they were more amenable to the clergy than were the monks, the abbesses were nevertheless tenacious of their privileges. Women of England She was in some cases appointed, but usually elected from among the nuns, though cases are found, of course, where the abbess was the mere creature of some powerful lay or ecclesiastical authority. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The abbess consents to admit the chief of those bandits, but alone, into the convent.... The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess She had under her arm the parts of the old Italian mass, on the performance of which the abbess had so earnestly insisted. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors In this same letter, which was written some time in the latter part of the sixth century, there is also a clause concerning the election of an abbess. Women of Early Christianity The investigations with regard to the character of the abbots and abbesses need not concern us, as we have sufficiently noticed the looseness of conduct which prevailed in many of the religious houses. Women of England The abbess appointed her subordinates, who varied in number and rank according to the power of the convent. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Thus walking between the abbess and Berthoald, the young hawk thief watched attentively the slightest motion of Meroflede and covered her with ardent and jealous eyes. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess There she found the abbess, who was a noble lady, of calm, and even royal aspect, with her foot resting upon a stool supported by dragons' claws. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors To this the aforesaid Gavina replied that the practice had come to be almost lawful from custom, alleging that the abbess who had been before the above-mentioned Sirica had used such dresses. Women of Early Christianity Through the necessities of their office, the abbesses were brought into closer relationship with the outside world than were the other nuns. Women of England The abbess had the power of a bishop within the limits of her convent, and bore a crosier as the sign of her rank. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) We have lately also had ditches to dig when the abbess feared that the convent was to be attacked by some bands of marauders. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess I wished to fly to the abbess, I wished to apply to the emperor at Mayence, indeed I scarcely knew what I wished. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors It is all very trivial; and yet there is to be recognized such a touch of naturalness about this abbess of thirteen centuries ago that it is worthy of remark. Women of Early Christianity Conversation with secular persons was permitted only by the license of the abbess from noon to vespers, and only then on Sundays and the great feast days of the saints. Women of England At first--always under some of the stricter rules--the abbess carried on business outside the convent through some male agent. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Here we have an abbess who is well up in the art of entrenchment! The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess, therefore, who had heard of a letter respecting the affair of the Corpus Christi day, in the possession of the Netherland lady, immediately sent the sister to her, requesting her to walk up. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Hence, the prohibitions we have quoted could not have been of unknown occurrence among the fellow abbesses of Thalassia. Women of Early Christianity Sion Monastery was subjected to the further restriction that the nuns might not receive their friends, but could converse with them by sitting at appointed windows, in the presence of the abbess. Women of England There was generally a sub-prioress, second in authority to the abbess, and certain minor executive officers, whose duties were nevertheless important, such as the chaplain, the sexton, and the cellaress. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The straggling beneficiaries of the abbey, no less nonplussed and no less furious than Berthoald himself, broke out into threats and imprecations against the abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess, after she had desired her visiter to take a chair, told her that she had been already informed of her arrival by the burgomaster. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors This was so strictly enforced that when one Sirica, abbess at Caralis, made a will and distributed her property, Gregory ordered that it be restored to the monastery without dispute or evasion. Women of Early Christianity An abbess had a great many secular duties, for all the money that came into the establishment, or was paid out, had to be accounted for by her. Women of England As a special honor, the abbess could be buried in a garment of haircloth, sewn around her like a sack. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Preceded by his guide, Berthoald entered the first courtyard of the abbey, and found himself face to face with the abbess on horseback, surrounded by several torch-bearing slaves. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess At last the bailiff retreated to the sacristy, and there upon his knees implored the abbess to stop the festival, and to seek the protection of the commander in the city. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors All the abbesses did not consider themselves slavishly bound to follow the uniform rule. Women of Early Christianity During the time of Henry VIII., rigid inquiries were made with regard to the regulations and the character of the inmates of the monasteries, especially the abbots and abbesses. Women of England We may recall that Chaucer's jolly monk held this same text "not worth an oyster"; but the abbess of the Paraclete is specially enjoined "never to leave the convent to attend to outside business." Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The abbess gave her horse a slight touch of her heel and bade the young man follow. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The young nun answered in the affirmative, saying that she remembered hearing of the affair, and that since then, when the music was not used, it was generally kept in the abbess's room. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Roswitha tells us how much she herself owed to the two successive abbesses under whose rule she lived, for suggestion, information, and encouragement in her literary work. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens Not only were the abbesses sued, but they themselves did not hesitate to institute legal proceedings in defence of what they believed were their rights. Women of England H�lo�se would accord quite well with the requirements for an abbess or deaconess. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Whatever it be, holy abbess, and even though this cup be filled with poison, I shall empty it to your toast, I swear by your snow-white arms!—by your beautiful eyes!—by your voluptuous lips! The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess In Spain and France certain Cistercian abbesses had extraordinary privileges. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" Even a certain number of the monastic establishments came in this way into the possession of the feudal landowners, who nominated abbots and abbesses as they appointed the incumbents of their churches. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" Thus, by the decree of a council near Paris in the eighth century, it was ordered that the bishop as well as the abbess might send a nun to a penitentiary. Women of England In case of the illness or other incapacity of the abbess, the precentress took her place. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) "I think so," replied the young chief, seeking to collect his confused thoughts; "last evening ... my companions—" "Listen!" put in the abbess nervously and placing her hand upon the young man's shoulder. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess was afraid that Cadière would soon see through all this. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages At eighteen she was appointed by the emperor Francis Joseph, abbess of the House of Noble Ladies of Saint Theresa in Prague, where she made herself very popular and distinguished herself by her intellectual parts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" Coming down to much later times, abbesses were summoned to attend or to send proxies to the king's council which was held to grant "an aid on the knighting the Prince of Wales." Women of England The steward immediately led him to the abbess and related what he had heard. Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose "Is an abbot or an abbess at the head of the abbey of Meriadek?" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess She kissed her, caught her up, led her into the abbess’s own fine room, and bade her share it with herself. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages The nuns without exception courageously followed the example of their abbess. A Calendar of Scottish Saints The same council prescribed that an abbess should not superintend more than one monastery or quit its precincts more than once a year. Women of England Thereupon, the abbess, praising and honoring the 70 gift of God in this man, persuaded him to leave the condition of a layman and take monastic vows. Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose Our abbey is rich, well stocked with cattle, and fertile; and we are to succeed an abbess; whether she be young or old, handsome or ugly, I do not yet know. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Great was the abbess’s surprise; great her mortification. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages This mystical Life was declared to be founded on apparitions and revelations experienced by the abbess. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 One of the rules which was at one time in force prohibited abbesses from walking alone, thus placing them under the surveillance of the sisterhood. Women of England Later Guillardun entered the convent of which Guildeluec was the abbess, and Eliduc, himself feeling the call of the holy life, devoted himself to the service of God in the monastery. Legends & Romances of Brittany "Our holy abbess, Dame Meroflede, minds not such threats," answered the voice. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess With all abbesses it had become the ruling fancy, the pet ambition, to confess their own nuns, according to the practice allowed by St. Theresa. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages And the spirit which makes virtue alone virtuous is the spirit of obedience: obedience theoretically to a god, but practically to a father of the Church, a Council, an abbot or abbess. Renaissance Fancies and Studies Being a Sequel to Euphorion The nuns in the sixteenth century erected the Castello on an island, and here the abbesses were wont to come for the summer; hence the name. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia In this weird composition the wretched abbess is described as an alchemist as well as a sorceress, and she descends to the depths of the lowest and most revolting witchcraft. Legends & Romances of Brittany Her costume, at once monastic and martial, set off the supple and easy frame of the abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The mistress of the novices, Madame de Lescot, a nun from Paris, refined and good, was a worthier woman than the abbess. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Yes, he would rather have appointed tryst with a phantom abbess, or mist-pale nun, among the wet and weedy relics of that ruined sanctuary of theirs, mouldering in the core of the wood. Shirley The abbess hesitated no longer, but at once released Rita, who, accompanied by her waiting-maid, was escorted by a couple of sturdy and trustworthy peasants to the nearest town. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 An abbess, beloved of Ab�lard; the story of Ab�lard and, 248-253; in a Breton ballad represented as a sorceress, 250-253 H�nan. Legends & Romances of Brittany Beside this picture was one of the abbess Meroflede herself, draped in her long black and white veils; in one hand she held her abbatial crosier, in the other a naked sword. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The Abbess of the Ollioules Convent was young for an abbess, being only thirty-eight years old. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages One of them, originating in a dispute between the archbishop of Rouen and the abbess of Montivilliers, is but little to the credit of either party. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy When Baltasar reached the convent, and found that Rita was no longer there, his fury was unbounded, and he loaded the abbess with reproaches and abuse. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 The porter told the abbess of his discovery, and she requested him to bring the child to her, dressed precisely as it had been found. Legends & Romances of Brittany He took a sudden resolve—to vie with the abbess in audacity, and said resolutely to her: "You are of the race of Neroweg, I of that of Joel!" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess had formed the bold, enlivening idea of taking her into her own hands and becoming her sole director. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages History has recorded the name of the first abbess, Matilda, and relates that she was of one of the most noble families of the duchy; but no farther particulars are known respecting her. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy He succeeded in calming their fears, and enquired for the abbess, although nearly certain that she it was to whose death he had been witness. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 Riding home from a tournament, he passed near 319 the convent, and, alighting there, paid his respects to the abbess, and begged that he might see her niece. Legends & Romances of Brittany The abbess had doffed her black vestments to array herself in a long white robe. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess He resolved to be cautious, saw the abbess, who was already embarrassed by her rash step, and then saw Cadière, but only in the chapel where he confessed her. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Among the rest were those of the royal foundress, of her daughter C�cilia, the first abbess, and of two other daughters of English kings, who likewise wore the ducal coronet of Normandy. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy Herrera could not, would not, think so; and yet how was he to interpret the words of the abbess? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 367, May 1846 An abbess, whose arm had been swollen for eighteen years, partly paralyzed, was also cured. Medical Investigation in Seventeenth Century England Papers Read at a Clark Library Seminar, October 14, 1967 After Ricarik had finished reading this pious letter he again said to the abbess: "Madam, may it please you to sign." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Wonderful to tell, it is the abbess herself who brings him thither. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages They perished in consequence of the extreme care of the last abbess, who, full of anxiety for their preservation, secured them in trunks, and hid them in the ceiling of the church. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy What!" exclaimed the abbess, "is your suit so hopeless as to render such hazardous measures adviseable? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 These, however, Baltasar obstinately persisted in denying; nor were any threats sufficient to extort confession, or to prevail with him to write the desired letter to the abbess. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Clad in her monastic vestments, the abbess Meroflede reclines on the lounge in the banquet hall where the evening before Amael was seated near her. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Taken up with this new adventure, Girard looked but coldly on the abbess’s unforeseen advances. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Sometimes too the abbess attended with a party of her nuns at the performance of any mystery or similar scenical representation. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy The abbess seemed to reflect a moment, and then fixed a keen and searching look upon the countenance of Baltasar. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Something I know," said he, when Herrera paused, "of the convent you mention, and still more of its abbess. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 And the abbess wrung her hands, bit into the cushions of the lounge, and tore them with her nails in savage fury. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess would have taken good care to tell Girard nothing, lest he should see her in a plight so touching, so very pitiful. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages The abbess' officers seized the delinquent, and instituted a process for its condemnation before the seneschal of the convent. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy The dark penetrating eyes of the abbess still remained fixed, with a peculiar expression of enquiry and suspicion, upon the countenance of Colonel Villabuena. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 This reply, however, Rita, indignant at the restraint imposed upon her, had as yet, in spite of the arguments of the abbess, shown no disposition to pen. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 The young chief yielded in this as much to the spirit of adventure as to an overpowering curiosity to see the fighting abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Two interesting effigies143 still remain, however, near the western doorway, a figure of a mailed knight and an abbess. The Cathedrals of Northern France Clara founded a convent and lived as its abbess, and the great church of Santa Chiara is built on the site of this convent. Italy, the Magic Land The lady abbess," peevishly returned the portress, "cannot be disturbed before matins. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Later and less worthy of notice are the coffins of the two first sainted abbesses of the convent of Lorvão, near Coimbra, in which elaborate acanthus scrolls in silver are laid over red velvet. Portuguese Architecture Leaning over the sill whence the horizon could be seen at a distance, the abbess waved her torch three times, while intently looking towards the east which began to be tinted with the approaching day. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess "What would you with us, señor?" asked Sister Maria Christina, the abbess, stepping out in front of her sisters. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main There were five in the delegation—by their collars or robes, a priest, a rabbi, a lama, a dark-skinned Watusi witchman and a white robed abbess draped in chaste, flowing white. It's All Yours In his turn Baltasar rose from his seat, and, approaching the abbess, led her back to her chair. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Don Pedro bequeathed nearly all his fortune to the endowment of a monastery, over which Maria was appointed abbess. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots Not only have you not paid your rent of twenty-six sous," said the intendant, "but last week you refused to cart to the abbey the woolen and linen goods that the abbess sent to Rennes. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess "But what if we refuse?" cried the abbess. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The visible deformities of the lama and abbess were concealed beneath their flowing robes. It's All Yours He took the hand of the abbess, and she led the way, mechanically, to the door of an inner room. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Three centuries they reposed together; after which they were separated to different sides of the church, to calm the delicate scruples of the lady abbess of the convent. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index "If I ever catch you or your abbess of the devil alone, you will make the acquaintance of my knife!" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The priest pitched down instantly upon the body of the abbess, a long shudder running through him. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main When Whightred, king of Kent, in the seventh century, assembled the national legislature at Baghamstead to enact a new code of laws, the queen, abbesses, and many ladies of quality signed the decrees. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III During this terrible recapitulation, the abbess sat motionless as a statue, for which indeed, in her white robe and with her marble pale complexion, she might almost have been taken. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 He also studied to frighten the abbess of Godstow into a resignation. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Curious to ascertain the cause of the excited crowd that stood outside of the shed, the abbess reined in her horse with a sudden tug at the reins. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess In the midst of their grief and despair they both took notice of the poor abbess. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The Death lugging off the fat abbot is inimitable; and the gallant way he escorts the lady abbess out the convent door is very good. Notes and Queries, Number 195, July 23, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc "Fiend!" exclaimed the abbess, "what would you of me?" Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 The Council of Aix-la-Chapelle, only eight years previously, had forbidden abbesses from taking upon themselves any priestly function. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I Hence the terrible vengeance of the abbess, who must have had your son cast into that subterranean prison, expecting to expose him to certain death. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess She was an abbess of our Holy Church. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main There will be no abbess nor sisters to tease one in the anchorhold.” One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford "You must remain here," said she; "I have no orders to admit men into the convent, nor can I, without express orders from the lady abbess." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 In the seventh century this National Council met at Baghamstead to enact a new code of laws, the queen, abbesses, and many ladies of quality taking part and signing the decrees. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I The abbess rose brusquely and paced the hall in great agitation. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Indeed, they would have refused to go had it not been for the calm and heroic resolution of the abbess, their leader, Sister Maria Christina, who strove to assuage their fears. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The epithet of Dame or Lady was also the prerogative of a few abbesses, who held the rank of baroness. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford "I will inform the abbess of your arrival," said she, as she went out and closed the door. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Before the Conquest, abbesses sat in councils of the Church and signed its decrees; while kings were even dependent upon their consent in granting certain charters. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I "You may assure our holy and venerable abbess that when the vase shall come out of the mold it will be worthy of an artisan who saw the great Eloi handle the file and burin." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess He turned instinctively to the tall abbess, towering among her shrinking sisters. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main Very commonly, however, it was applied to the daughters of the sovereign, to all abbesses, prioresses, and recluses, and to earls’ daughters; but this was a matter rather of courtesy than of right. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford It is a cold, insipid style of beauty, at the best; and she is as self-willed and as straitlaced as a lady abbess. Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts From this on shall I be chaste, demure, and sober as an abbess in a play. The Panchronicon You are to teach her to polish jewelry; our holy abbess wishes to keep her near her for that work. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess While the buccaneer had talked with the abbess he had returned to consciousness and had listened. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The inmates are at present an abbess and twenty nuns. The Birthright The lady abbess and the nuns were made acquainted with the circumstance, and they watched, in eager expectancy, the landing of the fish. Folk-lore and Legends: German The abbess was a baroness ex officio, and the revenue at the dissolution of the monasteries was �1084. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Do not be afraid, my child; with a little good will on your part, we shall be able to teach you how to polish jewelry and meet the wishes of our holy abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Monseigneur, I will take you to D'Argenson's seraglio; an abbess of twenty-six, and novices of fifteen; a boudoir in India chintz, and cells hung with tapestry. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental "Think only of the Lord, my child," said the good abbess. The Regent's Daughter The abbess and her train approached the landing-place, and admired the strength and superior size of the fish. Folk-lore and Legends: German The abbess will be beautiful, too, but stern and unrelenting, and she'll say 'Daughters' when she speaks to us nuns, and we shall say 'Holy Mother' when we speak to her. Eyebright A Story "If our abbess," the lad answered boldly, "gives our flesh for pasture to her hunting birds, as true as my name is Broute-Saule, sooner or later I shall have my revenge on her and you!" The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess “No, daughter,” said the abbess, in a cold, stern voice; “there is no mercy for you on earth.” Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf My brother, a relation of the abbess, had seen this young girl and asked her hand in marriage. The Regent's Daughter The abbess and the purveyor were but ill-pleased to hear what the old man said. Folk-lore and Legends: German As a support to the Credence-table in the chancel is a stone with an effigy of a lady abbess of Stixwould Priory. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter "I see with pleasure, holy abbess, that solitude and the austerities of the cloister have not impaired the joviality of your temper." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess “Who is the lost man that has perpetrated such a dreadful crime?” demanded the abbess, again crossing herself. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf This, then, was the abbess of Chelles, who appeared before her father, not surrounded by an elegant and profane court, but followed by six nuns dressed in black and holding torches. The Regent's Daughter My lady," he said to the abbess, when he learnt what had occurred, "it is the judgment of Heaven. Folk-lore and Legends: German The abbess received her with true Christian sympathy. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Refreshed by his bath and daintily dressed, Berthoald was half an hour later led by Ricarik to the apartment of the abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Punctually at midday, the Lady Nisida of Riverola proceeded, alone and unattended, to the Convent of Carmelite Nuns, where she was immediately admitted into the presence of the abbess. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Do you remember that two years ago the abbess had your portrait taken?" The Regent's Daughter "Speak!" said the abbess in a loud voice, while the cook cast his eyes around as if seeking aid against the excited throng the room contained,—"speak!" Folk-lore and Legends: German On her request to be admitted to the abbess, she informed her that the community were all at their devotions, and could not see any one. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series "I saw the abbess, distinguished by her high stature, walking between two young nuns with an arm resting upon the shoulder of each." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Nisida obeyed, and took a seat near the abbess at the table. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Come to this window and look out," said the abbess. The Regent's Daughter "How is this, villain?" exclaimed the abbess, her face reddening with rage. Folk-lore and Legends: German Tears filled her eyes as she took leave of the abbess, grasping her hand, and saying, "This is not a farewell; I shall assuredly return, and perhaps very soon." Louis XIV. Makers of History Series I must obey our holy abbess and deliver Ricarik's message as soon as possible. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Nisida placed a heavy purse of gold upon the table, and the abbess nodded an assent to the request contained in the lines inscribed on the tablet. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "It will be truly edifying, will it not, monsieur?" continued the abbess, gravely. The Regent's Daughter On the bank of the river stood the purveyor of the convent, accompanied by the lady abbess herself and a great number of the nuns. Folk-lore and Legends: German To the abbess she said, "I have no longer a home in the palace; may I hope to find one in the cloister?" Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Frightened at the appearance of the abbess, the apprentice who drew the barrel threw himself back and dropped the cord. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess “You may speak fearlessly, daughter,” said the abbess; “that unfortunate lady hears you not—for she is both deaf and dumb.” Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Will you accompany me, messieurs?" continued the abbess; "I am going to spend a few minutes in my coffin; it is a fancy I have had a long time." The Regent's Daughter Not so, however, the old fisherman, who overheard the conversation, having approached the abbess with the purveyor to learn her will and pleasure as to the disposal of the fish. Folk-lore and Legends: German She bade farewell to the abbess, assuring her that she would speedily return. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 Seated opposite her at the table lighted by a wax taper, Ricarik had been writing under the dictation of the abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The abbess approached Nisida, and touched her upon the shoulder to intimate to her that they were again alone together. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Ah, monsieur," answered the abbess, in a scandalized tone, "you do not, then, believe in the immortality of the soul?" The Regent's Daughter The abbess had ordered the sturgeon to be served up first. Folk-lore and Legends: German She is fortunate in one abbess, but the next persecutes her, brings all sorts of false accusations against her, strips, starves, imprisons, and actually tortures her by means of the amende honorable. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 A few seconds later the abbess rose again. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess When the abbess touched her, she started abruptly round—then, pressing the superior’s hand with convulsive violence, hurried from the room. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Well, my daughter is a political abbess, that is all." The Regent's Daughter The wrath of the abbess rose at the sight, and the zeal of the nuns knew no bounds in seconding her indignation. Folk-lore and Legends: German She was glad to be an abbess, and was resolved that her nuns should thoroughly do their duty. Pascal Five years later she was again seized and sent to another convent; but, continuing immovable against the entreaties and threats of the abbess and confessor, she was again set at liberty. The Huguenots in France When Nisida entered the presence of the abbess, she sank on her knees, and folded her arms meekly across her bosom. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Monsieur," said the abbess in a grave tone, "this is not the place for fetes and amusements." The Regent's Daughter "Do you mock us?" continued the abbess, as the cook stood trembling and silent. Folk-lore and Legends: German The Prince of Gerano even hinted that she might some day be an abbess in the Carmelite Convent at Subiaco, as many a lady of the great house had been before her. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 And was the marquis aware of his lady’s strange orders to the abbess? The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 “A young and beautiful lady——” “We know not personal beauty within these walls, daughter,” interrupted the abbess, sternly. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "All instruments are sources of perdition," said the abbess, in a tone which betrayed the most profound remorse. The Regent's Daughter They visited the royal tombs at the former place, but the prudent nuns would not allow the dubious prince inside their walls “because the abbess was not at home.” Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England Then, with a sudden sinking at her own heart, she realized what they might mean—another crisis like the one in which the abbess had so narrowly escaped death. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 Cœlestino—the abbess—he, whom I ever thought so holy—she, in whom I reposed such fatal confidence?—distracting doubts, I must be satisfied;—yes! The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 “A fair exterior often conceals a dark heart, daughter,” said the abbess. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf "Then you will not go with me, monsieur?" said the abbess. The Regent's Daughter He also founded a number of other monasteries and abbeys, among them the abbey of Shaftesbury, making his daughter, Ethelgeda, the abbess. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. Dalrymple told him that he wished to go to Tivoli, and that the boy could come with him if he chose, after the visit to the abbess was over. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 Idle remonstrances! what! shall I have plunged into guilt, and reap no fruits from it but the danger? abbess, Josepha must be mine: remember my power, and obey me! The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 Against the wall hung a scourge, with five knotted thongs, whereon the blood-stains denoted the severity of that penance which the abbess frequently inflicted upon herself. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf The abbess bowed, and made a few steps toward the door. The Regent's Daughter The abbess trembled and leaned on her staff, while the spectacles fell from her face. Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom The excitement of the last half-hour had cut off from his present state of mind the emotion he had felt before the abbess's cry for help, but had not decreased the impression it had left. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 I can’t help, however, repeating that she would make a capital lady abbess: she would keep the nuns in order, I warrant her; no easy matter! The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' Then she died, and, by as near an approach to hereditary succession as could be in the case of abbesses, her staff passed to her niece Matilda, daughter of her brother Philip. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine Monseigneur," answered the abbess, "you forget that I know sufficient of medicine to undertake my own cure, if I were ill: I can, therefore, assure you that I am not. The Regent's Daughter Well, I have made up my mind, and, for the good of the cloister, I will continue abbess the remainder of any days, cost what it will.” Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom Besides, during the last two days there had been no return of the syncope, and the abbess had seemed to be improving steadily. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 When the abbess Hild heard of the miracle, she instructed him in the presence of many learned men to turn into verse a portion of the Scriptures. Early Double Monasteries A Paper read before the Heretics' Society on December 6th, 1914 She had been made abbess of her Cistercian convent at the age of eleven years, and at that time was gay, social, and light-hearted. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Yes, this scandal must be quieted a little, at any rate: the abbess must not receive more than twice a week. The Regent's Daughter Faustus, who had always considered the abbess to be a strict, pious, and conscientious woman, laughed in scorn at these last words of the Devil. Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom The lad said that Dalrymple was wanted immediately, as the abbess was very ill. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 This monastery included both a hospital and a school, under the energetic rule of its first abbess. Early Double Monasteries A Paper read before the Heretics' Society on December 6th, 1914 |
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