Chapter 91: The Feminist of Rhodes
When Wang Xuance heard the song, he came out and saw Arthur driving a carriage and passing by the entrance of the Happy Palace.
After saying goodbye to Kiran, he came here directly. I heard that Daqi and the others arrived in Rhodes and were preparing to have a big shout at Rhodes, but Wang Xuance did not see them in the Happy Palace.
I guess I went to another place to drink. After all, Rhodes is not the only tavern, the Palace of Happy, but this tavern is the largest tavern in Rhodes.
Just like when he was in Valentine, Dutch and the others did not drink in the largest tavern, but gathered in the tavern, probably because of the robber’s consciousness?
Even when you want to enjoy it, you won’t go to a crowded place, but find a secluded place.
Riding on the horses on the tethered stake parked at the door, followed the convoy all the way.
"Arthur, what are you doing? Are you fighting for women's rights?" Wang Xuance teased: "This is the first time I know that you care so much about women's rights."
"I'm a coachman now, Jason." Arthur said indifferently.
"Who is this? Mr. Callahan, is this your friend?" Olive asked curiously when he saw someone greeting Arthur.
"Hello, ma'am, my name is Jason Henry, a traveler." Wang Xuance greeted friendly and followed the team on a horse.
"Oh, hello, Mr. Henry." Oliff introduced himself: "My name is Oliff Calhous, and I'm glad to know you. As you can see, I'm struggling for women's rights, and maybe this career will last a lifetime."
"You are a pioneer, ma'am, it's a great cause, as Ms. Margaret Fowler said: 'Women should be more involved in public life than tie themselves to their homes.' I agree with her words, and women should also share a common position with men."
Wang Xuance continued: "But, while enjoying a common position, you should also assume the same obligations. What do you think? Mrs. Calhous?"
Margaret Fowler, who Wang Xuance mentioned, was the pioneer of American feminism in the mid-19th century. She published many articles supporting women.
Fowler also proposed the "hermaphrodite" theory. Whether men or women, their traits include two aspects, namely male traits and female traits. There is no obvious boundary between the two traits, and there is no distinction between them, but each has its own strengths.
This idea was not recognized by many people at that time, but later, after the women's thoughts gradually awakened, Fowler's thoughts were spread.
"It seems that sir, you are also a progressive person. Do you think our activities will have any effect?" Mrs. Calhous was very passionate and her tone was full of excitement. Although she was asking Wang Xuance, her tone was very certain.
She seemed very sure that her actions that she and others could definitely succeed.
Their parade will surely gain enough power for themselves and others to allow women to truly occupy a place in Rhodes.
But unfortunately, their parade was doomed to fail, because Rhodes is now under the control of two families, and they cannot allow another group to occupy a position, which will reduce the benefits they can obtain.
Just like the American politics in later generations, donkeys and elephants can compete and cooperate, but it is absolutely impossible to let another new party join in, because that will cause their interests to be lost.
When he walked to the police station, Li was also watching the parade, but he did nothing because he knew that no matter how powerful the parade was, they would not tear off even a single hair from the two families.
All of Rhodes's things are controlled by two families, and it is impossible to gain benefits from the two families. No matter which side of the black and white road, it is impossible to give up what belongs to them.
Wang Xuance did not answer Olive's words, and she didn't need to answer. She was sure that the parade she and others would definitely have effect. Even if it didn't exist for the time being, it would definitely have effect after a while.
"Mr. Arthur, what do you think of our slogan?" Olive saw that Wang Xuance had no idea of speaking, so he simply turned to ask Arthur.
"Oh, madam, I'm just a coachman. If I can, I'd rather use my shotgun to communicate with others. But I sincerely hope that this will not happen this time." Arthur was just a rash man. He didn't know what power he wanted. He either robbed or bought with money.
At least, he did this before that.
Mrs. Calhous was also startled when she heard of the shotgun: "Oh, Mr. Callahan, our purpose is to convey our opinions peacefully to everyone. Please keep your shotgun."
Arthur drove the carriage and walked along the main street of Rhodes.
On the way, many people heard the songs and came out to watch the fun. Many people even sneered at the tangible team.
But these did not affect the ladies in the parade, at least none of them rushed up to beat these women.
Ms. Calhous was quite high-profile: "Oh, Mr. Sheriff! I believe you will make sure it is a peaceful rally, right?"
“Huh~~”
"Go back! Get home!"
"You damn women, get back!"
Although she was booing, it did not affect Ms. Calhous' mood. She was even shouting at the booing guys: "Stop it, you are a fool who has no use at all!"
After saying that, she said to Arthur and Wang Xuance: "Look, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Henry. This is Rhodes's man."
"Madam, I think it's better for you not to anger them for the time being. You know, among them, there are not only ordinary people, but also some people from the Gray family. Once you anger them, I'm not sure what they will do." Wang Xuance advised.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Although this woman is fighting for the rights of women, Wang Xuance thinks that the efforts made for his own power are worthy of admiration, so I will do my best to say a few words.
Of course, if Mrs. Calhous does not restrain herself, what will happen in the future is imaginable.
"Oh, sir, please rest assured, the sheriff will protect us." As she said that, she turned her head and looked at the sheriff.
It was a little far apart, and she couldn't see the sheriff's expression clearly, but Wang Xuance could see that Li's face was full of disdain and indifference. Next to him were two of his family's nephews, and their faces were the same as Li, indifference and disdain.
"Just ahead, Mr. Callahan."
Calhous asked Arthur to park the carriage in front of the bank and continued, "You just park the carriage there and listen to my speech."
The men following behind were shouting, asking these women who were going out to go home quickly.
In the eyes of men at this time, women were their accessories. In fact, even in later generations, many American men still regarded women as subordinates, rather than alone.
Or, in their opinion, women are their accessories first, and then they are a woman.
But because they didn't dare to rush up and hit them on the street, Mrs. Calhous seemed fearless.
"Girls, lift your signs up and let these stupid men see, our proposition!!"
Mrs. Calhous stood on the steps of the bank, facing the woman holding the sign, and the man shouting: "Oh, ladies and gentlemen, listen to our opinions. Today is a great day for all of us, and from today we will all live an equal life."
"Equality? Ha, it's so funny!"
"Hahaha!"
The men around him made a mocking voice, saying Mrs. Calhous was overestimating her abilities.
But Mrs. Calhous was not influenced by them, but remained calm: "Yes, equality. Just and equal!"
"This is really a joke, it's simply nonsense!" The man in a worn-out dress mocked him directly as he listened to Mrs. Calhous' words.
The same was true for the other men around him, constantly echoing his words.
"Just, equality, and freedom. Just as the founding fathers thought!"
Calhous was talking about her claim, but the men of Rhodes didn't take this trick at all: "It's the father of the country, not the mother of the country! You are such a brainless old fool!"
It was the man who said this, and under his leadership, the men of Rhodes were always singing the opposite tune with Calhous.
His name is Hector, and he is considered a competitor to Calhous.
"Yes, teach this brainless idiot a lesson!"
When the other men heard Hector's words, they immediately cheered.
At this moment, a fat man in green clothes and a thin man in striped vest came from the crowd.
Wang Xuance also saw them. They were standing next to Li just now, and they should be from the Gray family.
Sure enough, after they came over, they stood directly next to Bao.
The leading fat man started to attack directly: "Bao, what are you doing here?"
"Oh, my dear cousin..." Bao looked at Mrs. Calhos who was speaking on the surface, but Yu Guang still looked at Penelope, afraid that his two bastard cousins would notice that Penelope was also in the team.
But the two of them kept watching Bao and did not pay any attention to the parade.
This made Bao feel relieved.
"Bastard, if you talk to me like this, I don't mind beating you!" Scott was very upset that this cousin who likes to study, and often causes trouble for him in daily life.
Chapter completed!