I remember my wife being 8 months pregnant and the cat brought her a mouse as a present. My wife freaked out and I thought she was meaning time for the hospital. I can laugh about it now.
I can remember my dad screaming about my music when I was a kid. I have had to wear earplugs sometimes with my children’s music. It is all in the perception.
You are right, it was written to cover the changes made in the English Church. Sorry.