Flower o' the lily: A romance of old Cambray

Flower o' the lily: A romance of old Cambray

I dedicate to you this story of the brave days of Old Cambray, as a token of fervent prayer that the valiant city will once again be freed from the thrall of foreign foes by your gallant comrades in arms, as she was in those far-off troublous times, which were so full of heroism and of romance. When Gilles de Crohin, Sire de Froidmont, received that sabre-cut upon his wrista cut, by the way, which had been dealt with such efficacy that it very nearly severed his left hand from his armhe swore, so I understand, both lustily and comprehensively. I have not a faithful record of what he did say, but from what I know of Messire, I can indeed affirm that his language on the occasion was as potent as it was direct and to the point. As for the weapon which had dealt that same forceful stroke, its triumph was short-lived. Within the next few seconds its unconscious career upon this earth was brought to a sudden and ignominious close: it was broken into three separate pieces by a blow more vigorous than even Messire Gilles himself had ever been known to deal. The hilt went flying sky-high above the heads of the nearest combatants; part of the blade was ground into the mud under the heel of Messire's stout leather boot, whilst the point itselftogether with a few more inches of cold steelwas buried in the breast of that abominable spadassin who had thought to lay so stalwart an enemy low. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 68135
Author: Orczy, Emmuska Orczy
Release Date: May 21, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
Publication Date: 1918
Publisher Country: United States