The Mysterious Stranger

THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER

By: J.H.

It was 1590 in Austria, still in its Age of Belief, and also still in the Middle Ages.

The quiet town of Eseldorf lay in the middle of Austria, covertly hidden by luscious woods and many hills. The children were taught only to revere God and the saints; as

for education, it was thought only to divert ones attention away from Him, making them

discontented with their lot in life. In the town there were two priests. One of them, Father Adolf, was awed and respected; for he had no fear for Satan, and was said to have confronted him once, throwing his bottle at him. The other was Father Peter, they loved him best. Unfortunately he had enemies, one being the very powerful astrologer. Who had the ear and trust of the Bishop himself; he wore a flowing robe, also he carried a staff and book which