[Brett66]

Didn't the world see, carried on right into the Middle Ages, the same old system of martyrs, tortures, faggots?

I didn't realize that the word faggot had been in use since the 30's-40's, does this mean the same thing as it does today?

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

I'm pretty sure he (or the translator) means the sticks used to build a fire.