All these movements are correlated with the first tectonic stirrings in the Western Pyrenees. In 1525, the first stirrings of the Reformation reached Arbon. The book's opening pages communicate Stephen's first stirrings of consciousness when he is a child. He praises his arrogant daughter, but severely criticizes his son for showing stirrings of humanity. The first stirrings of Italian aggression towards Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) were also then seen. His short reign was dominated by the first stirrings of the French Wars of Religion. Claire locks eyes with Charlie, and they both feel the first stirrings of recognition. This period also saw the first stirrings of more active monetary policy.