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

THE sun yet rode high in the broad,
blue canopy that was extended Ger
the earth, when solitary and way
worn Knight might be observed toiling
through the burning sands of Palestine.
His garb, that consisted in suit OF
steel armor, over which was thrown a
white robe that bore in front long red
cross, proclaimed him to be one of those
who were denominated the Knights Of
the .'Order Of Templars."
He still journeycd onward.
About nightfall, as the golden lu-
minary was sinking into his western
rest, he approached an elevated hill
lock, from whence he bcheld the range
of tents that belonged to the army of
Richard Ceur de Lion, that had en-
camped in this vast wilderness, where
nothing was presented to the eye but
oceans of sand.
"IIaste thee, good Rosamond; we
must ere long reach the camp" said
he, addressing his s.ccd.
The noble animal at the prick of the
spur bounded onward, and Hugh de
Montiort, its valorous master, was soon
in the pavilion Of Briton's monarch.
Among the vast number that accom-
panied Richard to the Holy Land,
none was more daring or ready to joust
for " honor and the ladies" than the
young Frank, Hugh de Montfort.
Before forsaking his home, he was
bctrothed to Edith D'Hautville, the
daughter of IA rich and mighty baron,
who would not sanction their love un-
less tile knight could furnish him with
proofs of his valor.
The time for the parting of the low
ers neared hastily tearing himselffrom
Edith, Hugh mounted his horse, that
stood at the castle gate, and ere long
disappeared in the distance.
After surrounding many obstacles,
and the loss of many of his followers,
"The Lion-hearted" pitched his camp
in the country of the Moors.
Reclining on couch in the royal
pavilion, surrounded by his barons and
companion-in-arms, the naughty Scot,
the fierce and warlike Briton, and the
cultivated Frank, lay the herculanean
form of the English monarch.
"By my halidom - exclaimed he,
as the folds of TIE tent were drawn a.
side, and Hugh de Montfort entered,
methinks, Sir Knight, thou hast
speedily accomplished thy Grand"
He bowed low to the king, and Civ
ing him packet, bound with siIken
cord and highly perfumed, he stepped
aside among his comrades.
After perusing it silently, he read it
aloud. 1t was as folows:-
"GREETrSG To King Richard Saladin
sendeth. greeting. and acknowledged his pres
ence in Palestine. and hunbly desirelh lha,
for trial of strength. and as pledge Of ami
iy, a tournament may take place within few
days, between the Christian knights and
Moorish Emirs. at short distance from Jafa,
wherein we do now remain.
Given by our hand,
SALADIs, Ruler OF the Holy Land.
"By the cross, it shall be done ,
Say not so p asked Richard of the bar
ons.
"Your will is ours, my liege =" res
pended they.
The aurora broke bright and beauti-
full: the sun rose in a mass Of feecy
clouds that were slightly tinged by bis
golden pencil, and all nature looked
fair. The inhabitants of Jafa poured
forth in masses from their city, eager to
behold the wished-for tournament that
was about to take place.
A band Of emirs, clothed in rich
dresses, and bedecked with Jewels OF
immense value, each bearing in his
hand a long steeLpointed lance that