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Jesuitism is the religious practice and philosophy of the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order. Because of their influence, conspiracy theories about the Jesuits abounded throughout Europe. To opponents of Jesuitism, the order was synonymous with cunning, casuistry, and crafty or subtle argumentation. It is likely that the disguised butler has both definitions in mind when he accuses Dr. Primrose of Jesuitism for his monarchist political beliefs.
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Chapter 19
...in his speech and soon realizes he has offended his host, who accuses him of Jesuitism and tells him to leave. Dr. Primrose begs his pardon but is unable to placate...
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