ES - Springfaire Saga (Chapter 2)
S. McFarlane
Tanwyn at flash.net
Mon Mar 29 18:34:39 PST 1999
very interesting .... hummmm seems to be an exciting event ... with lots of
surprises still yet to come but my lip are seal.
Signed: The large half of the event stewards <<grin>> @}--}-}------------
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Karie Mitchell wrote:
> If Fearghus would do the honor of sending this on to the Ansteorra list
> and perhaps even Central, I would be grateful.
>
> -Allessandre
>
> When we last met, Lord Ulrich and Lady Igraine came to Elfsea's
> Springfaire with the understanding that this would be no ordinary
> tournament. And it certainly hasn't. Although Lord Ulrich finds
> attention divided between the field of honor and his pavillion, he would
> say that it's been an interesting and enjoyable experience, and as for
> Igraine... Well, let's just see shall we?
>
> And now the second chapter of
>
> Springfaire Saga
>
> Lord Ulrich comes out upon the field with his opponent Sir Donner. When
> the heralds cry "Acknowledge the consort's favor you bear" they both
> turn to Sir Donner's lady, Mistress Gerdis. Sir Donner is puzzled
> enough that he takes a moment to talk to Lord Ulrich. "My lord, why bow
> to she who is _my_ lady?" "Ah," replies Ulrich,"but who can say whose
> she will be when this fight is fought? My lord, I do but honor your
> lady who inspires me to do my best for her honor and entertainment."
>
> Sir Donner is impressed by this speech and lets Ulrich know that
> whatever the outcome, Ulrich is invited to his camp and be entertained
> by Sir Donner this evening. Lord Ulrich accepts with a smile. And
> lay-on is called...
>
> Meanwhile Lady Igraine is not having the most satisfying time of her
> life. She had thought that being under Sir Ehrlich's pavillion would be
> wonderful and although she has had her fill of sweets and drink, she is
> quite bored. Sir Ehrlich spends all of his time with his buddies and
> doesn't come near the pavillion, and she is quite alone otherwise.
> However, she has hope; a lady combatant named Vanessa de Gascon. She is
> quick and light on her feet. Igraine watches the fight intently, hoping
> that she might be "set free". As the blow falls, she nearly cries aloud
> with joy - The lady has won!
>
> Tears almost blind Igraine's eyes as the Lady Combatant strides forth
> and kneels at her feet. "My lady, I come to escort you to my pavillion.
> All I can do to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable I shall
> endeavor to do." "And I," said Lady Igraine, "shall endeavor to compose
> a song to delight your ears and those who also attend you. I have been
> a prisoner and now I am set free. I am delighted to be your 'ransom'."
> And they set off to sit under the little pavillion already adorned with
> the Lady Combatant's Consort.
>
> Thus ends Chapter two of
>
> Springfaire Saga
>
> Tune in next week for the third Chapter of
>
> Springfaire Saga!
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