![]() ![]() One picked up the oiled cloth and began to give yet another polish to the warrior's shield. ![]() With a frown the knight lifted the opening flap of the tent and raised his head to study the heavy cloud formation, unconsciously brushing the dark hair from his collar as he watched the sky.īehind him the two servants continued their duties. His thoughts were not of his dress nor of his surroundings, but of the coming battle, and he methodically reviewed the strategy he would employ to gain victory. Finally he raised his sun-bronzed arms so that his sword, a gift prized mightily for it came from William himself, could be attached to his waist by means of a metal loop. He then stood and allowed another to fasten the heavy hauberk over the quilted cotton undershirt. He sat astride a wooden stool, stretched his long muscular legs before him, and bade his servant to pull on the steel-mailed hose. In silence the knight prepared for battle. It without fear or cowardice." Jean Froissart, French Chronicler ![]()
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