Station: [12] Heinrich von Hege

“Master Heinrich von Hege is marking the construction wood – this is how it will have to be cut for the roof trusses to succeed. He simultaneously has a good view of his assistant‘s work. Is hey working conscientiously? On the ground, he has eyes everywhere – up above a different master is in charge. In this case, Cordt von Dülmen, who is busy drilling holes for the trusses to be assembled later on. These craftsmen work hard: handling heavy beams is dangerous, and the gruelling physical work frequently exacts a price over the years. Master Heinrich von Hege will be one of those not to experience the completion of the project. We do not know the exact cause of his death, but it must have been sudden. At any rate, Rutger von der Horst still owes his carpenter money. Such agreements are valid beyond death – thus the landlord pays Johan, Heinrich’s son, the 14 thaler owed.”