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Picked back up at the attack. John and Samkin come in handy. They escape from a fiery tower and the angry peasant mob. Robin hood vibes
The crossroads: share in honor and glory in service to king, or depart and laze for self and for riches. (Sir Nigel gives a moving speech.)
Traveling ensues. Alleyne takes in the snowy mountains and arrival of mixed troops.
Friendly competition while encamped. Crossbows or longbows?

Alleyne almost spills the beans about his crush to Sir Nigel. Ensuing chapters detail a Wicliffe-aligned English cloth merchant, a “dying” scam artist of “religious relics”, an unfriendly welcome, a magnetic prophetess, and a violent peasant revolt! These chapters were entertaining! The grim realities of the time foreshadow the harrowing event. (Was reading about the revolt when WHCD news came. Eerie.)

Really nice historical novel… written in old english

Such fun! I loved the French-Italian painter with a bias against Englishmen. Peak dialogue. Ford and Alleyne’s banter over the painter’s painting/daughter. Perspectives bounce between the Comp. and the prince’s diverse entourage as a tourney begins. Jousting, combat, honor, and politics. Sam’s telling tales. Sir Nigel succeeds at the list! But wait!? Who is this mysterious knight? A Frenchman!
Ally or enemy?