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the overwhelming presence of emotion. The Consistory records certainly do not have the bias of a Catholic nun behind them.
Furthermore, they are straightforward, direct, and free of emotion. Jussie, on the other hand, often peppers her descriptions with emotions, either her own or those that she perceives to be felt by whomever is involved in the event she is describing.

In conclusion, The Short Chronicle is a good source for the history of the reformation in Geneva, if taken for what it is. It is a biased account from the perspective of a Catholic nun writing from a point of view which is limited to many things, but also privy to a great deal of other aspects upon which the text touches. In some ways, Jussie's account can be considered historically accurate. For the most part, the events she reports upon are true, and her personal beliefs and emotions are also included in the narrative. However, the text can also be considered highly inaccurate as a historical source. Jussie's Catholic biases permeate throughout the text as she frequently depicts miraculous' events and attributes them to God. The question is to what degree Jussie is exaggerating and including her biases in her text. Is she doing this consciously to support a grander Catholic agenda, or is it simply the result of the influence of the people and events surrounding her at the time.

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