Jane De Chantal: Episode One
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What historical setting introduces the story of young Jane de Chantal?
The city of Dijon in France, fifteen seventy nine. The Protestant Reformation has caused deep divisions between French Catholics and their Calvinist countrymen known as the Huguenots. And in one prominent Catholic family, a seven-year-old girl has surprisingly strong opinions on the matter. This is the story of Джейн Дешта.
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Stop, Marguerite, you're hurting me! Sit still, Jane. Papa asked me to brush your hair. I don't want my hair brushed! Ugh, what's wrong with you today? I'm angry! Why? The man in the parlor with Papa! What has he done to make you angry? He's a Huguenot! Papa is in our local parliament. He has to work with a lot of Huguenots. But this one's in our house! That's not nice. Are you finished yet? Finally. Good. I want to hear what Papa is saying to that horrible man. Monsieur Martin is not horrible. All Huguenots are horrible. They deny the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Papa has to work with him regardless of what he believes. Where are you going? To the parlor. You'll do no such thing. Why not? Because you're seven years old.
And you're nine, so what? Baba's conversations are no business of ours. I disagree. Come back here!
Jane, you look upset. Is something wrong?
Yes, papa. This man is a Huguenot!
Jane. Yes, yes, I am Jane. Is that a problem?
Monsieur, you've got to believe that Jesus is in the Blessed Sacrament, because he himself said so. If you don't believe it, you're calling him a liar.
Jane, stop. It's all right, Monsieur Fremot. Let Jane have her say. For one so young, she has a great interest in theology.
How does seven‑year‑old Jane react to the Huguenot visitor in her home?
However, I have something better for her. Uh here, Jane. Do you like sugared almonds? I always carry some in my pocket. I'd like to give these to you.
This is what I think of your sugared almonds, monsieur. Jane, no Into the fire with them and your theology.
Jean Francoise Remyot, why did you throw Monsieur Martin's present into the fire?
Because that's what happens to people who don't believe what our Lord says.
Apologize this instant. No, Monsieur Fermiot. She's simply sticking to her convictions. You're raising quite a spirited daughter. I predict that someday she'll have a great impact on the world.
We will see. But I still want you to apologize, Jane.
I'm sorry for being rude.
Apology accepted. Now go to your room.
Yes, papa.
Immediately.
Shane.
I don't want to be bad, papa.
You're not bad, but you are rude to Monsieur Martin.
I was just telling him the truth.
Hmm. Sometimes it's better not to. Sometimes it's better to hold your tongue.
I'm sorry.
But you apologized. Thank you.
It's hard trying to be a saint.
I know.
I do want to be.
I hope you will be.
Is Monsieur Martin gone?
Oh yes, Shane, now what's wrong? Miss mamma So do I. Do you remember her?
Just a little. Andre killed her, didn't he?
No, Andre did not kill her and Your mother had complications with his birth.
I'm sad mamma isn't here. But I love Andre. And Marguerite, too. She takes good care of me.
Yes, she does. Ugh. Jane, I have to get back to Parliament.
I know.
We'll see you at dinner.
Alright.
I loved you, James.
I love you too, papa.
Down boy! It's only a carriage. Don't be afraid. Your horse definitely prefers the peace of the countryside, Jane, not the streets of Dijon. I share his preference. But you'd think he'd get used to our living in the center of town. Anyway, we're almost home. I'm so grateful you suggested we take a ride together. I wanted us to do something special. After all, tomorrow you'll be married. I can hardly believe it. Soon it will be your turn. At fifteen? I'd rather wait until I'm seventeen, like you.
Why does Jane argue about the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament?
Or maybe I will never be married. Of course you will. You're not contemplating religious life. Are you? Sometimes. Papa would never allow it. Perhaps he would, if that's what I really wanted. Do you? I don't know. I'd like to be holy. Like Saint Clair Vestisti. You don't have to become a nun to be holy. Of course not. I simply want to do whatever God wants. Oh dear.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What historical setting introduces the story of young Jane de Chantal?
0:01–2:18
2
How does seven‑year‑old Jane react to the Huguenot visitor in her home?
2:18–5:25
3
Why does Jane argue about the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament?
5:25–7:42
4
What lesson does Jane learn after being told to apologize to Monsieur Martin?
7:42–10:47