Master Aleyn of Lynn Timeline and Summary

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Master Aleyn of Lynn Timeline and Summary

  • Master Aleyn proclaims it a miracle when a beam and stone fall from the roof of St. Margaret's and land on top of Kempe without hurting her.
  • Aleyn meets Kempe at West Lynn, along with her husband and Robert Spryngolde, after she has been arrested several times for Lollardy.
  • Aleyn tries to persuade the "Good Friar" to be patient with Kempe's screamings and not to persecute her.
  • Aleyn's ecclesiastical superiors forbid Aleyn from speaking to Kempe.
  • Aleyn passes Kempe in the street and cannot acknowledge or greet her.
  • Master Aleyn falls gravely ill and is thought to be near death.
  • Kempe has a revelation in which she's promised that Aleyn will not die before she speaks to him again.
  • Aleyn recovers and is allowed to see Kempe again. They meet at a dinner, and their friendship is renewed.