When Gratillonius challenges Colconor, the Speaker for Taranis says in Ysan:
"'Go forth...and may the will of the God be done.'"
-Poul and Karen Anderson, Roma Mater, Chapter VI, section 3, p. 113.
When Hornach challenges Gratillonius, we are not told what the Speaker says.
-Gallicenae, Chapter V, section 4, p. 114.
When Rufinus challenges, we are not told.
-Gallicenae, Chapter VIII, section 4, p. 187.
When Chramm challenges, the Speaker says in Ysan:
"'Go forth...and may the will of the God be done.'"
-Dahut, Chapter VII, section 1, p. 137.
When Tommaltach challenges, the Speaker completes the ceremony and adds:
"'May the will of the Gods be done.'"
-Dahut, Chapter XI, section 6, p. 261.
The addition startles Gratillonius.
When Carsa challenges, the Speaker recites the words and refrains from any remarks.
-Dahut, Chapter XIII, section 4, p. 288.
When Budic challenges, the Speaker says:
"'Go forth...and may the will of the God be done.'"
-Dahut, Chapter XVI, section 1, p. 350.
So why does Gratillonius regard what is said on the occasion of Tommaltach's challenge as a startling addition?
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
Gratillonius' surprise at Soren's ritual words at the time of Tommaltach's challenge is easily understood. The USUAL or customary form was simply for the Speaker to say: "Go forth..and may the will of the GOD be done." Not "gods."
Sean
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