"Beguinage" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... their foundation at the beginning of the eleventh century in the Netherlands or Germany. After three years women who are enrolled are entitled to a little house. No vows are taken, but they assist in choir thrice daily. There are several hundreds at Ghent, and the Beguinage (ten Wijngaarde) ...
— The Works of Aphra Behn - Volume V • Aphra Behn |
