Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1827. Excerpt: ... pavots!" which caused deep blushes on the cheek of the lady, although the mean ing of the queen's expression, and the confusion of Avis, was an enigma to all; nevertheless the knights bowed, and the ladies simpered, for royal words are precious, and often, like antiques, more valued from the ignorance of their meaning and intent. The ladies being all mounted, there was now a struggle among the nobles which should have the honour of holding the king's stirrup--a circumstance, however puerile and ridiculous, that was mightily enjoyed by the king, who laughed heartily, waiting patiently the issue of the scuffle beside his steed; although his squire, who held the bridle, could have easily assisted him. Sir William de Lacy was the fortunate victor in this momentous conflict, which circumstance he owed as much to the co-operation of his father, as to his own exertions. "liy God's birth f/ sir knight," said Stephen, One rose is worth fifty poppies, t Stephen's usual oath, according to the old Stephen, patting him on the shoulder, "an thou dost overcome thine enemies as readily as thou hast thy friends, losing more sweat from thy brow than blood, I shall marvel an thine honours and thy life do not endure longer than thy spurs!" "May it prove thus, my liege," replied sir William; "and may your grace command my humble services," and bowing, he quitted the king's side, and mounted his charger. The whole cavalcade were presently on their way to the river, while numberless gazers at the doors and windows of their habitations, as well as in the streets, cheered them as they passed. The king rode beside the queen, both graciously returning the loyal salutes of the multitude, and sir William de Lacy on the right hand of the fair Avis, conversing with her in the most gal...
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