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The Holy WarThe Holy War

Lesson 14Lesson 14

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GoalsGoals• To gain a greater understanding of the To gain a greater understanding of the

spiritual warfarespiritual warfare in which we are engaged. in which we are engaged.

• To develop a greater awareness of the To develop a greater awareness of the methods employed by Satan.methods employed by Satan.

• To deepen our appreciation for the To deepen our appreciation for the grace of grace of GodGod in saving sinners. in saving sinners.

• To learn more about ourselves through To learn more about ourselves through empathizing with Mansoul empathizing with Mansoul (Mansoul = me)(Mansoul = me)

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Key QuestionsKey Questions

• What primary Bible passages What primary Bible passages come to your mind as you read come to your mind as you read this assignment?this assignment?

• To what degree does the story To what degree does the story accurately depict Bible teaching?accurately depict Bible teaching?

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Week 14Week 14

The introduction of Mr. PrywellThe introduction of Mr. Prywell

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The imprisonment of Mr. Anything The imprisonment of Mr. Anything and Loose-Footand Loose-Foot

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SynopsisSynopsis

Still weak, but now spiritually Still weak, but now spiritually alert, the town of Mansoul alert, the town of Mansoul experiences some spiritual experiences some spiritual

victories over Diabolus who has victories over Diabolus who has renewed his efforts to take the renewed his efforts to take the

town.town.

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Synopsis (continued)Synopsis (continued)

• Mr. Prywell overhears talk of the plot to overthrow Mr. Prywell overhears talk of the plot to overthrow Mansoul.Mansoul.

• He informs the town so that they tighten security and He informs the town so that they tighten security and prepare for battle.prepare for battle.

• Mr. Prywell is promoted and scouts out further Mr. Prywell is promoted and scouts out further information regarding the pending attack.information regarding the pending attack.

• The townsmen begin to fulfill their commission to The townsmen begin to fulfill their commission to search and destroy the Diabolonians.search and destroy the Diabolonians.

• The forces of Diabolus are mustered and reach the The forces of Diabolus are mustered and reach the town.town.

• Diabolus tries several attempts to parley with the town.Diabolus tries several attempts to parley with the town.• The townsmen seek help from the Lord High Secretary.The townsmen seek help from the Lord High Secretary.• Diabolus assaults the town.Diabolus assaults the town.• Both sides take casualties.Both sides take casualties.

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DiscussionDiscussion

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James 4:7James 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from Resist the devil, and he will flee from

you.you.

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Mr. PrywellMr. Prywell

• His presence in Mansoul was “as Shaddai would His presence in Mansoul was “as Shaddai would have it.”have it.”

• He was a great lover of Mansoul.He was a great lover of Mansoul.

• He would go listening up and down in the town for He would go listening up and down in the town for any design against it.any design against it.

• He was a sober and judicious man.He was a sober and judicious man.

• He did not raise false reports, but spoke with “very He did not raise false reports, but spoke with “very solid arguments.”solid arguments.”

• He loved to “look into the very bottom of matters”He loved to “look into the very bottom of matters”

At the start of our reading we have various At the start of our reading we have various descriptions of the character of Mr. Prywell. descriptions of the character of Mr. Prywell. Describe him.Describe him.

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DiscoveryDiscovery

• One affirming that it was not long until Diabolus would One affirming that it was not long until Diabolus would retake the town and that then the Diabolonians would retake the town and that then the Diabolonians would put all of the Mansoulians to the sword.put all of the Mansoulians to the sword.

While walking up and down in the town one night, While walking up and down in the town one night, Mr. Prywell overhears something at Vilehill. What Mr. Prywell overhears something at Vilehill. What does he overhear?does he overhear?

Prywell alerts the leaders of the town who call the Prywell alerts the leaders of the town who call the townsmen together and deliver the news. The townsmen together and deliver the news. The town believes the report. What other character town believes the report. What other character helps Prywell convince the town?helps Prywell convince the town?• The subordinate preacher (the Lord Secretary was ill at ease)The subordinate preacher (the Lord Secretary was ill at ease)• He exhorts the townsmen to watchfulness and explains that He exhorts the townsmen to watchfulness and explains that

it is totally rational for the Diabolonians to be plotting their it is totally rational for the Diabolonians to be plotting their ruin given the town’s present weakened condition.ruin given the town’s present weakened condition.

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Reaction and ResolveReaction and Resolve

• They lift up their voices and weepThey lift up their voices and weep• The double their petitions to ShaddaiThe double their petitions to Shaddai• They entreat the captains to be ready for battleThey entreat the captains to be ready for battle

What is the immediate reaction of the town to this news?What is the immediate reaction of the town to this news?

What 6-part plan do the captains agree to put into place?What 6-part plan do the captains agree to put into place?1.1. To shut and lock the town gates and to examine all who went in To shut and lock the town gates and to examine all who went in

or outor out

2.2. To begin a strict search of every house to find those who had a To begin a strict search of every house to find those who had a hand in the plothand in the plot

3.3. That whoever was harboring any Diabolonians would be shamed That whoever was harboring any Diabolonians would be shamed by doing public penanceby doing public penance

4.4. To proclaim a public fast and day of humiliationTo proclaim a public fast and day of humiliation

5.5. To renew their humiliation for sin and petitions to Shaddai and To renew their humiliation for sin and petitions to Shaddai and also send news of their discovery to the Courtalso send news of their discovery to the Court

6.6. To award Mr. Prywell the commission of scout-master-general in To award Mr. Prywell the commission of scout-master-general in thanks for his diligent effort in seeking the welfare of the townthanks for his diligent effort in seeking the welfare of the town

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ScoutingScouting

Mr. Prywell gives himself whole-heartedly to his new Mr. Prywell gives himself whole-heartedly to his new position as scout-master-general and begins to scout position as scout-master-general and begins to scout outside the town as well. Where does he go, and what outside the town as well. Where does he go, and what does he discover?does he discover?• He goes toward Hell-Gate Hill into the country of the Doubters.He goes toward Hell-Gate Hill into the country of the Doubters.• He hears the following:He hears the following:

• That Diabolous was almost ready to marchThat Diabolous was almost ready to march• That Mr. Incredulity had been made general of Diabolus’ armyThat Mr. Incredulity had been made general of Diabolus’ army• That the army consisted of 20,000+ DoubtersThat the army consisted of 20,000+ Doubters• That the leaders of the black den would be coming along as wellThat the leaders of the black den would be coming along as well

Why did Diabolus choose Mr. Incredulity as his general?Why did Diabolus choose Mr. Incredulity as his general?• There was none truer than him to Diabolus.There was none truer than him to Diabolus.• He had an “implacable spite against the welfare of the town.”He had an “implacable spite against the welfare of the town.”• He wanted revenge for the “affronts” of the town against him.He wanted revenge for the “affronts” of the town against him.• He could beleaguer the town more easily and dexterously than any other.He could beleaguer the town more easily and dexterously than any other.

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ChangesChanges

• They search out Prudent-Thrifty (Lord Covetousness) and Harmless-Mirth (Mr. They search out Prudent-Thrifty (Lord Covetousness) and Harmless-Mirth (Mr. Lasciviousness).Lasciviousness).

• Mr. Trueman locks them up in the jail where they die of consumption.Mr. Trueman locks them up in the jail where they die of consumption.• Lord Willbewill and Mr. Mind are made to do public penance.Lord Willbewill and Mr. Mind are made to do public penance.

• ““Open confession of their faults”Open confession of their faults”• ““Strict amendment of their lives”Strict amendment of their lives”

• They begin to rule over the Diabolonians so strictly that:They begin to rule over the Diabolonians so strictly that:• They have to operate in private and at night.They have to operate in private and at night.• They count the Mansoulians as deadly enemies.They count the Mansoulians as deadly enemies.

What further change does the news brought back from What further change does the news brought back from Prywell’s scouting make in the town?Prywell’s scouting make in the town?

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DifficultyDifficulty

What difficulty do the townsmen discover in rounding up What difficulty do the townsmen discover in rounding up the Diabolonians?the Diabolonians?• They could plainly follow their smell and tracks to discover their They could plainly follow their smell and tracks to discover their

holdsholds• But they could not always hold them and do justice to them because:But they could not always hold them and do justice to them because:

• Their ways were so crookedTheir ways were so crooked• Their holds were so strongTheir holds were so strong• They were quick to take sanctuaryThey were quick to take sanctuary

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Diabolus’ 9 CaptainsDiabolus’ 9 Captains

CaptainCaptain ColorColor ScutcheonScutcheon ChargeCharge Standard Standard BearerBearer

RageRage RedRed Great red dragonGreat red dragon Election DoubtersElection Doubters Mr. Mr. DestructiveDestructive

FuryFury PalePale Fiery flying serpentFiery flying serpent Vocation DoubtersVocation Doubters Mr. DarknessMr. Darkness

DamnatioDamnationn

RedRed The black denThe black den Grace DoubtersGrace Doubters Mr. No-LifeMr. No-Life

InsatiableInsatiable RedRed The yawning jawsThe yawning jaws Faith DoubtersFaith Doubters Mr. DevourerMr. Devourer

BrimstonBrimstonee

RedRed The blue and The blue and stinking flamestinking flame

Perseverance Perseverance DoubtersDoubters Mr. BurningMr. Burning

TormentTorment PalePale The black wormThe black worm Resurrection Resurrection DoubtersDoubters Mr. GnawMr. Gnaw

No-EaseNo-Ease RedRed The ghastly picture The ghastly picture of deathof death Salvation DoubtersSalvation Doubters Mr. RestlessMr. Restless

SepulchreSepulchre PalePale A skull and dead A skull and dead man’s bonesman’s bones Glory DoubtersGlory Doubters Mr. CorruptionMr. Corruption

Past-Past-HopeHope RedRed A hot iron and a A hot iron and a

hard hearthard heart Felicity DoubtersFelicity Doubters Mr. DespairMr. Despair

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Superior CaptainsSuperior Captains

• Lord BeelzebubLord Beelzebub• Lord LuciferLord Lucifer• Lord LegionLord Legion• Lord ApollyonLord Apollyon• Lord PythonLord Python• Lord CerberusLord Cerberus• Lord BelialLord Belial

Name Diabolus’ 7 superior captainsName Diabolus’ 7 superior captains

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Battle!Battle!

• They had doubled their guards.They had doubled their guards.• They had mounted their slings in good places and manned They had mounted their slings in good places and manned

them gallantly such that Diabolus’ forces were “warmly them gallantly such that Diabolus’ forces were “warmly attended” with stones.attended” with stones.

• They had put down the Diabolonians so well that Diabolus They had put down the Diabolonians so well that Diabolus was missing the help that he expected from inside the was missing the help that he expected from inside the town.town.

• They were able to beat back his first assault such that he They were able to beat back his first assault such that he had to retreat.had to retreat.

In what ways did the town surprise Diablous by In what ways did the town surprise Diablous by being more prepared for the assault than he had being more prepared for the assault than he had anticipated?anticipated?

Where did Diabolus’ begin his assault on the town Where did Diabolus’ begin his assault on the town and why?and why?• At ear gateAt ear gate• Because he wanted to rouse the Diabolonians inside the townBecause he wanted to rouse the Diabolonians inside the town

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Mount AlectoMount Alecto Mount MegaraMount Megara

Mount DiabolusMount Diabolus

Mount TisiphoneMount Tisiphone

Parley?Parley? SepulchreSepulchre

They made no answer for “They They made no answer for “They remembered what at first it cost them to remembered what at first it cost them to hear him a few words”hear him a few words”

What strategies did Diabolus use in assaulting the town?What strategies did Diabolus use in assaulting the town?What captain did Diabolus send to parley with the What captain did Diabolus send to parley with the town?town?

What was his message?What was his message?

Captain SepulchreCaptain Sepulchre

• Open the gates and admit Diabolus Open the gates and admit Diabolus or we will swallow you up.or we will swallow you up.

• Diabolus is your prince and lord as Diabolus is your prince and lord as you have formerly owned.you have formerly owned.

• The “dishonorable” treatment The “dishonorable” treatment Diabolus received from Emmanuel Diabolus received from Emmanuel does not annul his right to the town.does not annul his right to the town.

What was the town’s response?What was the town’s response?

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The Lord High SecretaryThe Lord High Secretary

1.1. They request a change in His demeanor toward them and a They request a change in His demeanor toward them and a hearing to explain their situation.hearing to explain their situation.

2.2. They request that He would give them His advice on their They request that He would give them His advice on their situation.situation.

3.3. They request that He would help them to frame a petition to They request that He would help them to frame a petition to Shaddai and Emmanuel.Shaddai and Emmanuel.

At this point the town renews their efforts to seek counsel At this point the town renews their efforts to seek counsel from the Lord High Secretary. What 3 requests do they from the Lord High Secretary. What 3 requests do they make?make?

1.1. He was still “ill at ease” and could not do as He had formerly done.He was still “ill at ease” and could not do as He had formerly done.

2.2. ““You must look to the law of the Prince, and there see what is laid upon You must look to the law of the Prince, and there see what is laid upon you to do.”you to do.”

3.3. They had offended and grieved Emmanuel and must “as yet partake of They had offended and grieved Emmanuel and must “as yet partake of their own devices.”their own devices.”

What answers do they receive?What answers do they receive?

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EnigmaEnigma

• At first His answers “fell like a millstone upon them”At first His answers “fell like a millstone upon them”• But then Lord Understanding began to “pick and pick” at But then Lord Understanding began to “pick and pick” at

the words until he had “picked comfort out of that the words until he had “picked comfort out of that seemingly bitter saying”seemingly bitter saying”

• Then the captains “began to take some courage unto Then the captains “began to take some courage unto them” and repelled Diablolus’ next attackthem” and repelled Diablolus’ next attack

• They sent thanks to the Lord High Secretary for the They sent thanks to the Lord High Secretary for the encouragement of His words.encouragement of His words.

What effect did the words of the High Secretary What effect did the words of the High Secretary have on the town?have on the town?

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Mount AlectoMount Alecto Mount MegaraMount Megara

Mount DiabolusMount Diabolus

Mount TisiphoneMount Tisiphone

CruelCruelTormentTorment

No-Ease No-Ease (backup)(backup)

BrimstoneBrimstoneSepulchreSepulchre

Past-HopePast-Hope Sally portSally portSource of petitionsSource of petitionsMounted slingsMounted slings(Tried to land it up(Tried to land it upwith dirt)with dirt)

InsatiableInsatiableIn charge of carriages,In charge of carriages,captives, and bootycaptives, and booty

• Willbewill killed sons of Harmless-Willbewill killed sons of Harmless-MirthMirth

• Mr. Mind killed sons of Prudent-Mr. Mind killed sons of Prudent-ThriftyThrifty

Parley?Parley? SepulchreSepulchre FlatteryFlattery

JollyJolly GriggishGriggish

GripeGripe Rake-AllRake-All

““We are rather ready to die by thy We are rather ready to die by thy hand, than to fall in with thy flattering hand, than to fall in with thy flattering and lying deceits.”and lying deceits.”

What new strategy did Diabolus employ at this What new strategy did Diabolus employ at this point?point?

FlatteryFlattery

• They never lacked for anything They never lacked for anything when they were with himwhen they were with him

• They did not have such dark and They did not have such dark and troublesome times with himtroublesome times with him

• He would enlarge their old charterHe would enlarge their old charter• Their offenses against him would Their offenses against him would

be forgivenbe forgiven• The Diabolonians would be their The Diabolonians would be their

servantsservants• He would have them by peace or He would have them by peace or

warwar• He had a “stout and valiant” armyHe had a “stout and valiant” army

In this speech, how does Diabolus counterfeit Emmanuel?In this speech, how does Diabolus counterfeit Emmanuel?What response does he get from Lord What response does he get from Lord Understanding?Understanding?

Upon hearing this Diabolus fell into a Upon hearing this Diabolus fell into a hellish rage and had his captains hellish rage and had his captains surround the town.surround the town.

What happened in the town that greatly What happened in the town that greatly encouraged the Mansoulians and discouraged the encouraged the Mansoulians and discouraged the forces of Diabolus?forces of Diabolus?

Horrible rage and Horrible rage and blasphemyblasphemy

Good word, prayer, Good word, prayer, singing of Psalmssinging of Psalms

At this point what contrasting sounds were At this point what contrasting sounds were heard from the 2 opposing forces?heard from the 2 opposing forces?

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CasualtiesCasualties

Townsmen:Townsmen:

WhoWho CasualtyCasualty

Lord ReasonLord Reason In the headIn the head

Lord Lord UnderstandingUnderstanding In the eyeIn the eye

Mr. MindMr. Mind In the stomachIn the stomach

Subordinate Subordinate preacherpreacher Near the heartNear the heart

Many commonersMany commoners Wounded or Wounded or slainslain

Diabolus’ forces:Diabolus’ forces:

Who or WhatWho or What CasualtyCasualty

Captain RageCaptain Rage WoundedWounded

Captain CruelCaptain Cruel WoundedWounded

Captain DamnationCaptain Damnation Made to retreatMade to retreat

Diabolus’ standardDiabolus’ standard Beaten downBeaten down

Captain Much-Hurt Captain Much-Hurt (standard bearer)(standard bearer)

Brains beat out Brains beat out with a sling stonewith a sling stone

Many DoubtersMany Doubters SlainSlain

Mr. Anything and Mr. Anything and Loose-FootLoose-Foot

Captured and put Captured and put in prison to be in prison to be crucified latercrucified later

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ParallelsParallelsThe Holy WarThe Holy War The Christian LifeThe Christian Life

Mr. PrywellMr. Prywell The watchful diligence that is necessary in the The watchful diligence that is necessary in the Christian life (I Peter 5:8)Christian life (I Peter 5:8)

Reaction of the town to Reaction of the town to the news of the plotthe news of the plot

The beginnings of true repentance that take place The beginnings of true repentance that take place when one realizes his backslidden condition (II Cor. when one realizes his backslidden condition (II Cor. 7:9-11)7:9-11)

6 part plan of the 6 part plan of the captainscaptains

6 spiritual disciplines6 spiritual disciplines• Watchfulness Watchfulness

(I Cor 16:13; Mt 26:38,41; Mk 13:33; Lu 21:36; (I Cor 16:13; Mt 26:38,41; Mk 13:33; Lu 21:36; Acts 20:31; Col 4:2; I Ths 5:6; II Tim 4:5; I Pet 4:7)Acts 20:31; Col 4:2; I Ths 5:6; II Tim 4:5; I Pet 4:7)

• Obedience Obedience (I Sam 15:22)(I Sam 15:22)• Open Confession Open Confession (Jam 5:16)(Jam 5:16)• Mourning for Sin Mourning for Sin (Jam 4:9-10)(Jam 4:9-10)• Prayer Prayer (Eph 6:18)(Eph 6:18)• Thankfulness for God’s mercy Thankfulness for God’s mercy (Tit 3:5; II Tim 2:25-(Tit 3:5; II Tim 2:25-

26)26)

““General” IncredulityGeneral” IncredulitySatan’s master tactic is to get men to doubt the Satan’s master tactic is to get men to doubt the word of God in unbelief (Gen. 3 “Indeed has God word of God in unbelief (Gen. 3 “Indeed has God said . . . ?” ).said . . . ?” ).

Forces of DiabolusForces of Diabolus Hierarchy and influence of the demonic realm Hierarchy and influence of the demonic realm (Eph. 6:12, Is 14, Ez. 28)(Eph. 6:12, Is 14, Ez. 28)

Army of DoubtersArmy of DoubtersThe doubts about specific aspects of salvation that The doubts about specific aspects of salvation that can assault the soul particularly when it has been can assault the soul particularly when it has been weakened by indulging in sin.weakened by indulging in sin.

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ParallelsParallelsThe Holy WarThe Holy War The Christian LifeThe Christian Life

Difficulty in rounding up Difficulty in rounding up the Diaboloniansthe Diabolonians The stubbornness and deep-rootedness of the fleshThe stubbornness and deep-rootedness of the flesh

Captain SepulchreCaptain Sepulchre Satan trying to make the believer fear death whose Satan trying to make the believer fear death whose sting has been removed (I Cor 15:55)sting has been removed (I Cor 15:55)

Initial success in beating Initial success in beating back Diabolus’ assaultsback Diabolus’ assaults

Success in resisting the devil due to obedience Success in resisting the devil due to obedience (James 4:7) but that must still be tempered with (James 4:7) but that must still be tempered with humility (I Cor. 10:12)humility (I Cor. 10:12)

Lord High Secretary Lord High Secretary being “ill at ease”being “ill at ease” The Holy Spirit being grieved over sin in the lifeThe Holy Spirit being grieved over sin in the life

Lord High Secretary’s Lord High Secretary’s enigmatic answerenigmatic answer

Sometimes the Lord answers us through His Word in Sometimes the Lord answers us through His Word in such a way that makes us meditate for the answer.such a way that makes us meditate for the answer.

Understanding “picking” Understanding “picking” hope from Secretary’s hope from Secretary’s wordword

Maturity in understanding and faith that trusts God Maturity in understanding and faith that trusts God to keep His word to never forsake the believerto keep His word to never forsake the believer

Casualties of MansoulCasualties of MansoulThe effect of the assaults of Satan in wearing the The effect of the assaults of Satan in wearing the Christian down in his ability to hear and understand Christian down in his ability to hear and understand the Wordthe Word

Casualties of DiabolusCasualties of Diabolus

Some of the fiercest tactics of Satan overcome by Some of the fiercest tactics of Satan overcome by faith and spiritual resistance. Looseness and apathy faith and spiritual resistance. Looseness and apathy cleansed from the life due to recognition of spritual cleansed from the life due to recognition of spritual need.need.

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I Corinthians 10:12I Corinthians 10:12

Wherefore let him that thinketh he Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.standeth take heed lest he fall.

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The Holy WarThe Holy War

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AssaultAssault

• He set up four mounts against the townHe set up four mounts against the town• Mount Diabolus (north side)Mount Diabolus (north side)• Mount AlectoMount Alecto• Mount MegaraMount Megara• Mount TisiphoneMount Tisiphone

• He set up his standard on Mount Diabolus: a fearful He set up his standard on Mount Diabolus: a fearful flaming flame with a picture of Mansoul burning within it.flaming flame with a picture of Mansoul burning within it.

• He had his drummer beat his drum to cause He had his drummer beat his drum to cause consternation within the townconsternation within the town

• He sent several times to parley with them for surrenderHe sent several times to parley with them for surrender

What strategies did Diabolus use in assaulting the What strategies did Diabolus use in assaulting the town?town?

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Parley?Parley?

• Captain SepulchreCaptain Sepulchre• Open the gates and admit Diabolus or we will swallow you up.Open the gates and admit Diabolus or we will swallow you up.• Diabolus is your prince and lord as you have formerly owned.Diabolus is your prince and lord as you have formerly owned.• The “dishonorable” treatment Diabolus received from The “dishonorable” treatment Diabolus received from

Emmanuel does not annul his right to the town.Emmanuel does not annul his right to the town.

What captain did Diabolus send to parley with the What captain did Diabolus send to parley with the town and what was his message?town and what was his message?

Throughout all of the attempts at parley, what was Throughout all of the attempts at parley, what was the town’s consistent response and why?the town’s consistent response and why?• They made no answer for . . .They made no answer for . . .• ““They remembered what at first it cost them to hear him They remembered what at first it cost them to hear him

a few words”a few words”

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New TacticsNew Tactics

• Fawning and flatteryFawning and flatteryWhat new strategy did Diabolus employ at this point?What new strategy did Diabolus employ at this point?

What claims does Diabolus’ make in his lying speech to What claims does Diabolus’ make in his lying speech to counterfeit the virtuous tactics of Emmanuel?counterfeit the virtuous tactics of Emmanuel?• They never lacked for anything when they were with himThey never lacked for anything when they were with him• They did not have such dark and troublesome times with They did not have such dark and troublesome times with

himhim• He would enlarge their old charterHe would enlarge their old charter• Their offenses against him would be forgivenTheir offenses against him would be forgiven• The Diabolonians would be their servantsThe Diabolonians would be their servants• He would have them by peace or warHe would have them by peace or war• He had a “stout and valiant” armyHe had a “stout and valiant” army

• ““We are rather ready to die by thy hand, than to fall in We are rather ready to die by thy hand, than to fall in with thy flattering and lying deceits.”with thy flattering and lying deceits.”

What response does he get from Lord Understanding?What response does he get from Lord Understanding?

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Hellish RageHellish Rage

Upon hearing the answer of the town, Diabolus Upon hearing the answer of the town, Diabolus fell into a hellish rage and had his captains fell into a hellish rage and had his captains surround the town.surround the town.

GateGate AttackAttack NoteNote

Feel-gateFeel-gate

Capt. CruelCapt. CruelCapt. TormentCapt. TormentCapt. No-Ease Capt. No-Ease

(backup)(backup)

Nose-gateNose-gate Capt. BrimstoneCapt. BrimstoneCapt. SepulchreCapt. Sepulchre

Eye-gateEye-gate Capt. Past-HopeCapt. Past-Hope

Mouth-gateMouth-gate Tried to land it up Tried to land it up with dirtwith dirt

The sally port of the townThe sally port of the town

Source of petitionsSource of petitions

Slings mounted hereSlings mounted here

Capt. InsatiableCapt. Insatiable In charge of the carriagesIn charge of the carriagesIn charge of captives and bootyIn charge of captives and booty

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DefianceDefiance

• Lord Willbewill put to death the two sons of Harmless-MirthLord Willbewill put to death the two sons of Harmless-Mirth• JollyJolly• GriggishGriggish

• Mr. Mind put to death the two sons of Prudent-ThriftyMr. Mind put to death the two sons of Prudent-Thrifty• GripeGripe• Rake-AllRake-All

• They hung them up on very high crosses at Eye-gateThey hung them up on very high crosses at Eye-gate

What happened within the town that greatly encouraged What happened within the town that greatly encouraged the Mansoulians and discouraged the forces of Diabolus?the Mansoulians and discouraged the forces of Diabolus?

What contrasting sounds were heard from the 2 opposing What contrasting sounds were heard from the 2 opposing forces?forces?• Diabolus’ camp:Diabolus’ camp: Horrible rage and blasphemy Horrible rage and blasphemy• Mansoul:Mansoul: Good words, prayer, and singing of Psalms Good words, prayer, and singing of Psalms

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Mount AlectoMount Alecto Mount MegaraMount Megara

Mount DiabolusMount Diabolus

Mount TisiphoneMount Tisiphone

CruelCruelTormentTorment

No-Ease No-Ease (backup)(backup)

BrimstoneBrimstoneSepulchreSepulchre

Past-HopePast-Hope

InsatiableInsatiableIn charge of carriages,In charge of carriages,captives, and bootycaptives, and booty

JollyJolly GriggishGriggish

GripeGripe Rake-AllRake-All

What strategies did Diabolus use in assaulting the town?What strategies did Diabolus use in assaulting the town?

Horrible rage and Horrible rage and blasphemyblasphemy