In August, 1572, similar things were occurring in Paris and elsewhere in
France(2). In
this case it was Christian against Christian. The Roman Catholics, by previous
concert, sprang a surprise upon the unprepared and unsuspecting Protestants,
and butchered them by thousands -- both sexes and all ages. This was the
memorable St. Bartholomew's Day. At Rome the Pope and the Church gave public
thanks to God when the happy news came.