[Loch-Ruadh] [Bards] Requirements for the Bard of Elfsea Competition

[eleanor cleavely]

My brother!

I must confess that the mundane English teacher I am got the best of me on
that one. However, I do so pledge before this group that I shall not look
askance on your lack on middle English skills nor shall I require it as part
of the performance. However, should you attempt middle English, I do so
pledge to be much impressed and would look upon your performance with great
favor.

As for the whens and wheres, I am in the process of getting the date for the
competition and will post it once I receive that information. I do ask your
patience as I am in the process of moving from our hovel to our manor some
miles away.

I look forward to hearing you perform, my dear brother. Should you or anyone
else need assistance with middle English (or any English for that matter), I
am humbly at your service.

Ever your servant and friend both at fire and at field,
Lady Eleanor Cleavely
Bard of Elfsea
Descendant of the White Oak

On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Padraig Ruad O'Maolagain <
padraig_ruad at irishbard.org> wrote:

> Good Sister Bard,
>
> Prithee, when and where will this competition take place?
>
> I like the competition format that you have set forth, and I do love the
> writings of Chaucer - though Middle English tends to give me a headache,
> truth be told.
>
> Padraig
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