Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-14
VOL. Ill.

glistened like mass Of silver in the
rays of old Sol, while from their sides
depended the broad cimiters, advanced
to meet the body of knights led by
Richard, who were to take part in the
sports.
The two monarchs descended from
their barbs, and, after respectfully sa-
lutine each other, remounted, Saladin
securing over the plain with his light
horsemen. while the Briton proceeded
at more easy pace to the lists.
The heralds gave three loud blasts,
the Christians shouted "St. George !
St. Georgen the Infdels "Allah! Al
lah!" The earth shook under the
thunder of horses hoofs; the lances
snapped in twain; and many of the
combatants embraced the earth. Rich
ard and Saladin at length met. Crouch
ing, like tiger about to spring from
his lair upon the prey, the Moor aimed
blow at the Englishman, which stri-
king with force his morton, nearly I'M
horsed him. A tremendous battle-axe
poised by a noble arm hung DER Sal
adin's turban, descending, he fell life
less to the ground. A burst of ap-
plause issued from the spectators, and
he was declared victor Knight by ma
ny of the dark-eyed beauties.
At this moment a shrill whistle burst
on the morning air, and numberless In
fdels, commanded by Saphadin, the
brother of the Saracan emperor, filled
the lists, who surrounded the Christ
ians.
"Treachery, by the cross! Ho! Sir
Hugh de Montfort sound to the rescue"
Numbered Richard.
Placing to his lips golden bugle
that hung at his saddle-bow, Hugh
wound thrice a peculiar blast which
was answered not far distant, and a
body Of Christians rushed from a small
copsc to the aid of their companions.
Saphadin was abashed and discon-
certed on seeing his designs anticipa-
ted. Shout the war-cry, and charge
on the knayes!" commanded CGur de
Lion.
"St. George! St. Gcorge!' burst
from the Englishmen and st. An
drew! St. Andrew" from the Scots.
The Moors gave way before the i'm
petuosity of the attack, and yielded
without striking blow in their defence.
Saphadin, squirting on his stced, esca-
ped and fled over the plain.
"By the mass!' exclaimed Richard,
+" the traitor has escaped!'
The sun still peeped forth from be-
hind the blue tops of the distant noun
tains, when a weary minstrel. whose
dress bore vestigcs of his having ac-
complished no small journey, might be
perceived directing his steps towards
the castle of D'Hautville, whose dark,
peering turrets and battlements basked
in the golden sunshine.
"What meaneth this gaycty?" de-
manded the pilgrim of the seneschal,
as he entered the courtyard, and OBJ
served that scene of festivity was be-
ing enacted.
+" Sir MINSTREL: the Baron de Pra-
telle is about to become the bridegroom
of Edith de Hautville, the fair daugh-
ter of our good master. Enter and be
merry"
In magnificent hall OF the castle
sat about thirty Knights and noblemen,
at long oaken table that groaned be-
meath the vast weight it bore. There,
on massive dishes, cooked in the dain-
test style to crafty the taste of the
epicurean, and stuffed with racy spi-
ces, from which assembled an exhaling
oder that was delightfully."- Inhaled by
the nostrils ofthe guests, Jay huge boars,
accompanied with the smoking pea
cock, that still retained the object of
its pride, while other animals of small
er class, and of less flavor, were dis
posed on the board, together with
huge pasties, to drown which were
supplied large golden fagons filled
with the choisest juice Of the luxurious
grape, also homely tankards Of foaming
beer.
The drunken Knights, on the en-
trance of the musician, uttered shout
and called loudly on him
for a ballad.
As he charmed their ears with the
soft, sweet music of his harp. he joined
in with bis mellow voice and sung the
Of noble Knight and bis