In addition, at that time the secular justice was as cruel as the ecclesiastical, and the people were also, by inculture and by the natural hobby of the vulgar to see the neighbor dismembered.
In the book "Blood Cleansing" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the author highlights the brutality of both secular and ecclesiastical justice during a historical period. He points out that the systems of justice were equally harsh, reflecting a society steeped in violence and barbarism. This suggests that there was little distinction between the punishment meted out by the church and that imposed by secular authorities, leading to a pervasive culture of cruelty.
Furthermore, Pérez-Reverte emphasizes the ignorance of the populace, who were drawn to the spectacle of violence. This fascination with the suffering of others illustrates a moral decay within the society, where entertainment was derived from the punishment and dismemberment of fellow human beings. The author paints a grim picture of a time when human life was treated with little regard, echoing the dark realities of the era.
