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It's the beginning of 1619, and a woman named Philippa Flowers is being interrogated on suspicion of witchcraft. Her mother and sister have also

been accused, although her mother was already dead. She died after being arrested on the way to the

trial. Philippa herself had not yet confessed, but her little sister had begun talking. Grueling conditions and prolonged interrogations

would win out eventually. Things were not going to turn out well for Philippa, and she knew it.

The interrogators continued berating her. Confess, they said, for using your witchcraft to bring about the demise of

the Earl of Rutland. Confess for using your magic to bring about the death of his two young

male heirs, bringing misery to the Earl's home, Beaver Castle. If convicted, the consequences for Philippa for killing two

young royal boys would surely be death. But there was only so long that Philippa would be able

to hold out without a confession. When the accusation is witchcraft, it's hard to imagine you're making it out

alive. I'm Dana Schwartz, and this is Noble Blood.

If you're ever in Leicestershire, England, you might find yourself gazing up at a magnificent

castle perched atop a hill,

commanding views of the surrounding countryside. The locals call it Beaver Castle,

though its actual name is Belvoir, spelled B-E-L-V-O-I-R. But yes, it's pronounced Beaver.

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