The Cavaliers[…]were filling the principal avenue to the Castle , with tiptoe mirth and revelry

Doesn't he realize that all of our lives are at stake here too?

A little way before the tomb a small hut was erected where pilgrims could ask for their kvitls to be drawn up in exchange for a pidyan. It was believed that a kvitl drawn up by the petitioner was contrary to custom and lacked efficacy.

Yes, I keep the na-na real sweet for your eating