The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-31

Big John of Horde was kiced put of the monastery of Beaulieu, after he had been dashed all over the pre- cincts for carrying a maiden across a creek. Far different was the exit of tender young Alioyne Edrieson, who trickled out gently, only because his father had placed him in the monastery as a child, with instruc- tions that his son should see the world before he had renounced it forever.
 Wandering worldwards, Alleyne saw many prints of John Hordle's vigorous feet, two murders and q nice collection of scuffles, before he parked his bewildered body at an inn for the night. There he was insulted by a wight who laughed at his rosy checks. and was befriended by no less a parsonage than big John. One Samkin Aylward blew in at the inn in time to prevent a fight for no one had ever heard so much talk, large or small, as Samkin was blistered with
 Samkin was bowman of the White company, just back from France with glorious tales of Chat eau -Thierry and other battlefields- Samkin recruited Big John right off, and they started for Twynham Cas- tie, the abode of Sir Nigel Loring, who was in command of the White company. Alleyne, however, had other business to attend to before enlisting for the wars. He wanted to convert a bad-egg brother. the notorious Socman of Minstead, and departed on this quest
 The Blonde Beast Is BIuffed In a wood, he came upon a beauti- full black haired girl who was being cuffed and collared by big blonde Dempsey.
 Make this big stiff beat it." cried the girl.
 Away. varlet.' ordered Alleyne. The yellow -haired giant turned. and Alleyne found it was his black sheep brother, the Socman, who had always held grudge against AL leyne because their father had paid for the younger sons education by no weapon and, besides, the lady had bitten his arm. so he turned loose and ran back to his house. threaten ing to turn the dogs loose on the re- naming branch of the family tree.
 Alleyne and the girl hit the tall tim bers, and reached safety. Sadly he told her he had given up all hope of converting his brother, and would % on to the castle of Sir Nigel Lor- ling to join the service of the White company. At this time the flapper sprang to her horse and rode away
 without telling her name.
 Sir Nigel Loring needed money pretty bad. During wars he made a tidy income because he was the feis- tiest little gamecock of all England's s knights He was. too glad to have the opportunity to head the White company. At the castle Alleyne again met the girl he had rescued in the woods. She turned ott to be Lady Maude Loring, daughter of Sir Nigel 1 On account of his learning, Alleyne was hired to be squire to Sir Nigel. and to teach Lady Maude and her companions until the warriors left for France. At last Sir Nigers nome guards were ready and Lady Maude slipped Alleyne a green veil to re- member her by.
 Sir Nigel Eats 'Em Alive.
 All the way to the port Of em- barkation. Sir Nigel stopped people. asking in Don Quixote manner. Any little wrongs I can right for you to- day?" But they had to reach the coast before the little knight had
 what he called decent set-to. This was a sea fight with two pirate ships, armed to the halyards. and Sir Nigel i captured the two and calmly pro- ceeded to France. carrying them in tow of his own leaking vessel.
 They reached the city of Bordeaux,
 where the Black Prince held court, pi eparing to carry the war into Spain. Here Alleyne upheld the dig l nity of his squireship by fighting a duel. again over his complexion. and coming out almost hero. Sir Nigel found, to his dismay. that the White company heretofore had been 'nere foraging corps, bent on plunder, but he promised the entire company to the Black Prince when once he got them under hand. The Black Prince gave great tourney before he left Bordeaux. and Sir Nigel vanquished all opponents except newcomer. with whom he broke even. This was