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I misread it Written by Cheryl (1/23/2006 7:16 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I thought it didn't come from the church, penned by Barbara

This is the passage that made me think it was the same helmet:

"During this altercation, some of the vulgar spectators had run to the great church, which stood near the castle, and came back open - mouthed, declaring that the helmet was missing from Alfonso’s statue."

Though rereading, I find that it isn't the same helmet, just a giant helmet that looks like Alfonso's.

"...he has stolen the helmet from good Alfonso’s tomb, and dashed out the brains of our young prince with it,” never reflecting how enormous the disproportion was between the marble helmet that had been in the church..."

So, things disappear from Alfonso's statue and then turn up in the castle, super-sized? If that's the case, did anyone think to check the statue to see if he still had his foot?! ;-)

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Done in by a helmet? Cheryl (1/23/2006 12:25 p.m.)

I thought it didn't come from the church Barbara (1/23/2006 4:43 p.m.)
- I misread it Cheryl (1/23/2006 7:16 p.m.)
Having trouble picturing it? :) Heather L (1/23/2006 1:18 p.m.)
- I was having trouble picturing it too. Reeba (1/23/2006 2:51 p.m.)
  - I particularly like... Kelley B (1/23/2006 2:55 p.m.)
    - Yes. And they are trying to.. Reeba (1/23/2006 2:58 p.m.)
      - Manfred deserves it already & Great Picture! :D nfm Robbin (1/24/2006 1:38 a.m.)
- Was this in a published book of the time? Joanmarie (1/23/2006 2:07 p.m.)
  - About the illustration Heather L (1/23/2006 2:41 p.m.)
    - I'll say this Laraine (1/23/2006 5:38 p.m.)
- Now I don't feel so bad... Kelley B (1/23/2006 1:28 p.m.)
  - So, you mean you weren't... Barbara (1/23/2006 1:43 p.m.)
    - LOL! Emmeline (1/23/2006 2:39 p.m.)
    - If I felt faint... Kelley B (1/23/2006 2:13 p.m.)
- Very Pythonesque... like the giant foot ! ;) Mandy N (1/23/2006 1:26 p.m.)
  - Thats exactly what I thought too! Carey (1/23/2006 4:52 p.m.)
  - That's what I think of Laraine (1/23/2006 1:36 p.m.)
    - Yes! Exactly! Kelley B (1/23/2006 1:38 p.m.)
- Oh, good grief! Cheryl (1/23/2006 1:21 p.m.)
Murderous headgear Laraine (1/23/2006 12:46 p.m.)
- Wonderful!!!! nfm Christina R. (1/23/2006 9:11 p.m.)
- It's too funny Cheryl (1/23/2006 1:15 p.m.)
  - I thought it was horrid! Emmeline (1/23/2006 2:34 p.m.)

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