... was notorious for sucking money out of the people any way they could. They were known to have sold false relics to unsuspecting believers, passing animal bones and bits of torn cloak as those of Christ. Often times "priests charged a mite too much for burial services- (Mee 151) or raised the amount of taxes due by a few ducats. Charging extra for ... for nuns, let alone their pets. Next described is the Monk. The tale says his favorite pastime is hunting, whereas a monk should spend his days in prayer and labor. His clothes are trimmed "With fine gray fur, the finest in the land, And on...

• Word Count: 1267
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... was notorious for sucking money out of the people any way they could. They were known to have sold false relics to unsuspecting believers, passing animal bones and bits of torn cloak as those of Christ. Often times "priests charged a mite too much for burial services- (Mee 151) or raised the amount of taxes due by a few ducats. Charging extra for ... for nuns, let alone their pets. Next described is the Monk. The tale says his favorite pastime is hunting, whereas a monk should! spend his days in prayer and labor. His clothes are trimmed "With fine gray fur, the finest in the land, And o...

• Word Count: 1366
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School