God's Intention for All Men

[Pontifex Maximus]

Tancred delivered a series of speaking sermons across London in order to promote his bid for the Mayorship of London. Although usually delivered on the steps of churches, some took place in parks where all could gather to hear his words.

People of London, for the past several years you have lived under the rule of a man who put his image before the needs of the people by passing legislation to outlaw citizens from criticizing his draconian rule. As a man of the cloth I consider it part of my duty as a priest to serve God, and by extension all of his children, by upholding the King's law, preserving the King's peace, and by practicing gubernatorial restraint! London shall no longer be considered the personal fiefdom of self-absorbed men, but a city of God's children and the King's subjects, who shall be treated with the respect those conditions demand. Earlier Mayors have failed to adequately address the religious needs of the community, and in the absence of a bishop of London I vow to not only perform all the functions required of a Mayor, to uphold the law, and to fairly oversee the King's Justice, but also to celebrate the Mass daily in London, perform the sacraments as needed, and devote funds to more fully realize the teachings of Christ: to feed the poor, clothe the naked, and comfort the ill.

To the noble peerage that make London their headquarters of business and the King, London is not only your home, but the location of your places from which you govern the nation. Therefore, London must be a tranquil and lawful place for the business of state to be satisfactorily carried out. Under my direction the processes of government shall not be hindered by unlawful behavior. By resolute yet compassionate enforcement of the law, places of business shall remain free of vagrancy and petty crime. Social justice, not egotistical self-service, shall reign. Having taken my vows to serve God I stand ready to also take vows to the people of London and the nobles of the realm to make London a safe, habitable, fair city. By reintroducing the central teachings of Christ at a very basic level, we can make London the envy of Europe and attract new merchant businesses.

My first act as Mayor would be to reverse a series of unjust, unchristian laws passed by the former Mayor of London and make measures to preserve the rights of all Englishmen as children of God.

[Mors Vigilia]

Voices call out questioning how a Priest can handle such problematic issues as the high crime rate that has beset London for decades.

[Pontifex Maximus]

By bringing the People of London closer to God we can significantly reduce crime rates in the city itself. As a clergyman I may more effectively bring this dream to reality and depending on the level of support from the Nobles establish a Holy Order of sergeants to police the streets and bring offenders to heel. Those who willfully reject God and the King's law may fittingly be captured and imprisoned for a period appropriate for their offense.

[Mors Vigilia]

And what of the overcrowding in the city and lack of homes within the walls?

[Pontifex Maximus]

London's low skyline strikes me as odd and unique to London. The city of Paris boasts taller buildings with more space, and we must strive to reinvent London as a more cosmopolitan city in every aspect, including the structure and usefulness of our buildings. As such I will encourage land lords to demolish old tenants and erect new ones of multiple stories to accommodate more residents. This will not only have commercial benefit for the business owners in those structures but allow for lower costs as well, clearing London's streets of the poor and homeless. This overcrowding has made London a filthy place, but in my attempts to make London a "New Rome" in terms of religious observance, I shall also endeavor to literally clean the streets with innovative methods of the ancients. Like Rome, a river runs directly through our city. By legislating statutes regarding its use the water will be more pure and readily available for public use in bathhouses open for the public to use. I will also bring back the ancient concept of a civil watch, a pseudo public service branch capable of servicing the city's needs in terms of waste removal and maintenance.

[Captain Blackadder]

The Bishop of Aberdeen stands up to speak for Father Tancred

Men of London I am but a humble man of God as Father Tancred is as well. In this age of man we should not vote for the foul jew that opposes the father. Do we not all remember the story of Little St Hugh. Little Sir Hugh was crucified by the Jews in contempt of Christ with various preliminary tortures. To conceal the act from the Christians, the body was thrown into a running stream, but the water immediately ejected it upon dry land. It was then buried, but was found above ground the next day. As a last resource the body was thrown into a drinking-well; whereupon, the whole place was filled with so brilliant a light and so sweet an odour that it was clear to everybody that there must be something holy in the well. The body was seen floating on the water and, upon its recovery, it was found that the hands and feet were pierced with wounds, the forehead lacerated, etc The Jewess killed him with this a small band comes and plays a song.
She's led him in through ae dark door,And sae has she thro' nine;She's laid him on a dressing-table,And stickit him like a swine. And first came out the thick, thick blood,And syne came out the thin;And syne came out the bonny heart's blood;There was nae mair within. She's row'd him in a cake o'lead,Bade him lie still and sleep;She's thrown him in Our Lady's draw-wellWas fifty fathom deep.That is what the Jew merchant will bring to London men of faith and principle would never vote for such a man. If he were no longer a jew but a good honest man of Christ then that would be different. Yet he is not. This city should be ruled by Christians in a good Christian manner and no Jew could ever do that. There is only one thing that will see this city beloved by God continue in that manner and that is to vote for the Christian over the Jew.